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Moving to Thailand - Part 1: Is Living in Thailand For You?
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From what I understand, there's still a lot of nice places. Just avoid well-known places like Bangkok, Pattaya, and Chang Mai. It should be obvious for the non-party types and those who want more than just indulging in p4p that those places should be avoided like the plague.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_c ... n_Thailand
As you can see there's a lot of cities in the top 10-15 most populous cities that no one (foreigners) talks about or have even heard of.
The same thing applies to the PH. Don't go to Manila, Angeles City, and even Cebu. All the fat whitey creepers go there. Go to the random cities in the Visayas or something.
I think simply knowing the Thai language would change the game. That is the way to gain the advantage over most d-bags and degenerates from the West. Most care about 1 or 2 things and neither is gonna want to take the time/effort to learn the language and culture. Also, I think economic hardship will eventually make it tougher for many to head over there to waste their precious savings. When I was in Bangkok, there were many areas that seemed to have more whites/blacks than Thai people...that was not a welcoming sight for me. Once I headed to the outskirts, I saw very few tourists, the food was better, the people were nicer, etc..
Yeah, Thailand has been ruined, or at least Bangkok has.
I've done worse here dating wise than I was in Thailand.
Is it down to me? No. The problem is that top quality women here won't date me, because of what they've seen in the past as far as other farangs go.
Like 3 days ago I was walking down Sukhumvit late at night, somewhere around Soi 50. A couple of Indian guys were carrying really heavy loads. So some idiot farang comes up to them, and starts assaulting them, making them drop their parcels, and generally making fun of them.
I was mentally willing a few Thais with iron bars to come out and beat the guy to a pulp.
Stupid farangs have ruined this place for us all.
I quit my boring cubicle slave job and now I'm Happier Abroad...
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Xiongmao - seriously, from the time you've spent here and from what you've written, you know absolutely f**k-all about Thailand. You of all people shouldn't even say a f***ing peep about this place.
You won't even try to learn the language and you act like you're so much better than the "stupid farang" or other farang.
You get pissed when the women you meet online are working instead of meeting with you, you get pissed when you can't land a decent Thai women, you're constantly bitching about the floods, the internet, how the place doesn't compare to China.
You haven't got a f***ing clue what this place was like in the 80's and 90's other than what you've been told. I was here in the 90's and while Bangkok is definitely different than back then, there's still plenty of fun to be found. PLENTY.
You think this place is shitty for dating because it's changed because of the stupid farang? Please...IT'S YOU PAL! You won't learn the language, you think you know what's what and you don't know shit, and I'm sure this rubs off. From what you've said you only meet Thai girls from online dating sites...why is it the majority of girls I know wouldn't dream of going online to meet a man? Perhaps because they're not desperate for some guy to take care of them or because they're not trying to score a big fish? I know this is a generalization but dude, even at 51 I can land 25-30 year old women with relative ease! These are not hi-so girls or models, I'll admit, but some are very attractive and range from lower-middle to middle class. Most are educated and have graduated from college.
I speak Thai so I can carry on a conversation with them. This does matter. The reason top quality Thai women won't date you is YOU. I don't necessarily mean this as a personal attack. But top quality women don't tend to date men easily because they're looking for top quality men. It takes time. You don't speak the language, how fast are you going to get to know a Thai woman? I don't care what anyone says here, if you don't speak the same language as your partner, how can you get to know them on anything other than a superficial level? Just today, I went to Khaosan Road to get a foot spa done. I started talking to the girl, and she spoke pretty good English. There were no pretenses and I told her I had a wife and two kids. When I asked if she had a farang boyfriend, she said no and that she definitely wasn't going to find one on Khaosan Road. "Most foreigners know nothing about Thai women and Thai culture and I don't want to date someone who knows very little about my country and people." That's you Xiongmao...to the tee.
Many farang and Thais do not like Indians. You should know this. Just because one foreigner messes with several Indians though doesn't mean Thailand is going to shit.
Thailand isn't going to shit, neither is the PI or Cambodia or anywhere else in SEA. But far too many dumb asses come here thinking they're going to land some 8 or 9 with ease. Or all Thai women can be bought. Thai women don't like this...if you act anything remotely like this, you'll never hook up. My wife saw a buddy of mine whistling, make comments to hot Thai girls, and staring at them...ogling them. Immediate she said, "He's never going to get a good Thai doing that."
If you really want to land a hot looking woman, go to Issan, drive a motorcycle around and tell people you want a beautiful girlfriend or wife. They'll come out of the woodwork. But you'll probably have to take care of the girl and her family for life, she may not be very educated, and you will probably feel like a fish out of water. If you really want a hot looking woman, they're easy to find in Issan BECAUSE THEY NEED YOUR MONEY! The hot ones with money want what they want. If you don't fit the description, they're not going to simply lay down and take money from you like many Issan women will. They don't have to do so because they already have a good job and have their own money!
Seriously, I know I get down on some people for saying things about Thailand, but Xiongmao you're by far the worst. You even commenting on how bad Thailand has become makes me laugh because...how the f**k would you know?! You've been here 5 months! So it's gotten that bad? Or you're just taking people's word for it? I'm telling you - the problems you have here - THEY'RE BECAUSE OF YOUR ATTITUDE AND YOUR MENTALITY AND YOUR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE AND YOUR INABILITY TO COMMUNICATE IN THEIR LANGUAGE.
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Xiongmao is a trip! Dude is just plain ol weird, that's for sure. Don't rake him over the coals so hard. He has issues... I left him alone a while back as well over various China related things because I eventually figured that maybe he is just thick or has some issue like Aspergers. Maybe he is just f***ing eccentric and too picky. There is no telling. I don't think most people here take him very seriously, but I understand your concern. For the HA guys that are newer, he could be giving a terrible impression on something or a place he has no f***ing clue about.
Issues...weird...yea, that's my point.
It's one thing to be opinionated or a little off on a subject. But...to be completely off the cliff is a different story.
Change is inevitable and is the only constant. Thailand has changed but overall it's a helluva lot better than most places.
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HA! Off the cliff indeed. He is kinda like that rambling grandpa you have to clean up after because he cannot take care of himself in a way. It's quite the chore fixing some of the way off base stuff he posts about.
XiongMao may well be one of the more naive travellers/posters in here, but honestly, I feel all the insults and the contempt pretty rude and excessive.
Honestly, AiB, from what I have read from your posts, if I ever needed some information on how to live in Thailand or Bangkok, people like you - who probably know a lot on one or two countries but nowhere as much on class or good manners - would rank pretty low on my call list. If you're such an advocate and lover of the friendliness and grace of Thai culture, how about exercising a wee bit of it yourself?
As fellow Italian Tiziano Terzani, one of the greatest and most learned writers on Asian cultures ever lived, said, a journey into a different culture is primarily a journey of discovery of the self. As such, it's only normal that everyone will develop their own views, opinions, likes and dislikes. Everything a traveler sees, hears, tastes and - well - f*cks, is a direct reflection of their own personality, their own past experiences, their preconceptions, their fears and frustrations, their desires and obsessions. The foreign setting is but a mirror. What is reflected on it is themselves, and all they are. The smarter of them should probably savour every moment and use it to build themselves as individuals, as well as citizens of the world.
You clearly have a lot of life experience on Thailand and the fact you're semi-retired on in full-blown blogging mode gives you the time and pleasure to share it on your website, or here. Yet, to slap it on people's faces like it's the ultimate truth if they dare say something that doesn't sound as perfected, final and crystallised as your gospel; to ridicule everybody who has their own subjective views on a specific culture or place or person, well that's just stupid and wrong in my book.
My 2 cents.
One of the few times I agree with PublicDuende, I think. Well-stated.
XiongMao is not an experienced ladies man, but dammit, HA is supposed to be a place where ordinary men can learn to search for love.
AIB, many White men who marry "native" get pretty defensive about their adopted homeland. Go easy.
AiB is a brash dude for sure, but Xiongmao does not seem to learn much of anything. Anyone still learning would not spread lots of bad information and opinions so wantonly about. If you guys had extensive knowledge on some particular place he was living in, he would drive you crazy too. Naivety does not begin to describe Xiongmao. I dug into him hard at first, but learned to leave him be eventually, but not everyone is going to learn that kind of patience with a guy like that so easily.
Something is really off about that guy. You could say the same for a handful of dudes here. Like Professor, Bannano, Ghost, Winston, etc. Those guys come off as strange, eccentric, and awkward. By itself it's not a big deal really, but then those same guys are all very very opinionated as well. It's one thing to be learning and another to spouting off about stuff and being way off base about it. Eventually someone is going to call you out on your bullshit and challenge your thought processes as well.
Some of us are more likely to point out BS than others and call it like we see it. AiB is that "dude" when it comes to Thailand. He is un-rivaled on Thai knowledge. Until more of you learn Thai and accomplish more on a personal level, I doubt many will give anyone else that level of respect.
Perhaps he is getting more grumpy lately, but f**k can you really blame him? Look at the way this forum has changed in the last 6 months. So many new people, and the last thing anyone here wants is to regress and go back to the old HA ways, where BS and bad information ran buck wild with only weirdos like Adama, Odbo, and the other black and Asian racists were willing to say anything back. Those cats are gone. Only the lazy guys are left dominating right now.
The growing pains now are fights over credibility, laziness, and effectiveness. DJfourmoney, AiB, Zboy, falcon, Rock, Silver, Djean, etc and others trying hard to provide ideas, reports, information, and resources people can use to get the hell outta the US for whatever reasons they need. Writing, contributions, etc. feel useless when idiots or people with good intentions are throwing trash on the floor in the HA house. If I drop my shoes on the floor in the room, my wife will pick them up, but she will tell me why she did not like me doing that too. So if you cannot handle the biting back, don't barking out loud for no good reason.
If xiongmao couldn't handle the heat in the kitchen he probably would have quit HA a long time ago anyway. I personally think he ignores 99% of anything said to him anyway. He knows what he is doing.
I think that is little absurd and off the mark. I think he doesn't like bullshit, lies, and sheer exaggerations. Where do you even get stuff like this from? Marry native and get defensive about their adopted homeland? WTF does that even mean? Have you ever lived in Thailand before? What about SkateboardStephen? Is he the same when it comes to Brazil? Should they only talk about the bad things more? What about me and China? All 3 of us are constantly dumping ammunition at garbage information related to the countries we have alot of knowledge about. I cannot speak for the other 2 very much, but from what I have read from them, is nothing but balanced and realistic views of the good and bad of the countries they lived in. I do not see any White Knight-ish stuff from any of their posts. If you saw any, I would love to see it.
I am not sure if you're referring to something in particular, but I can't recall a specific episode where XM was (willingly) spreading lots of bad information, on China and more recently Thailand. Opinions, yes. But opinions are clearly subjective, and since everybody knows how "fresh" the guy is on China, Thailand or Asian cultures in general, it's only obvious that any of us would take what he says with an extra pinch of salt. The only point I was making is: why the contempt? We all know Winston too can be pretty biased about whatever culture he lived in, yet that doesn't necessarily make his insight something to throw away in contempt or ridicule. It's his life, his outlook on the PI or Russia, and he is being honest enough to put that up on a public forum, for everyone to decide what to do with it. That is, in itself, a laudable effort, and not something anyone should be clashing under the weight of his (allegedly) superior or deeper experience.
I do realise AiB is a heavyweight on Thailand and the fact he lived Thailand during its entire parabola from budding market economy to Asian Tiger, quick burnout, decline and renaissance as a regional power, the whole shebang, makes him a precious asset on HA. Yet, I for one wouldn't want to put his knowledge on a pedestal. If anything, I have seen this by experience on bucketloads of people, the more one learns from second-hand sources and "thinks he knows" about a culture, the more he will act as if he will be able to live exactly the same experiences he was recounted or described. So you want to move to Thailand, and you are young, rich, on a great expat job, handsome and unmarried, outgoing and adventurous. You will live certain experiences, and perhaps share them to somebody who's middle aged, has no stable job and average looking, divorced and all about settling with a traditional woman. Do you think that guy will have a fair chance to have exactly the same experiences as you had? Thailand will be a very different place to him, and apart from some basic, verifiable facts on the country and its society or economy, may turn out as something he will like a lot more, or a lot less.
If there's one thing I have learned on HA, is how hopelessly subjective whatever one writes on any specific country or culture or group of people, is. That's why I don't like generalisations, not much because they sweep things with a broad brush, but because everybody will be likely to have different experiences even if those generalisations were all true.
All of this babble to say: I enjoy reading this forum and its kaleidoscopic multitude of posters. No trip report is too naive, no opinion too vague, or stupid. The only thing I don't like is when people use stereotypes for all the wrong purposes, like degrading women (in general) or character assassination. If people wanted 100% objective information on specific aspect of a country or culture, I'm sure there are far better and more authoritative resources, online and offline. And I'm not talking abour Roosh V's forum
I have no problem accepting I am brash and outspoken. I am what I am.
In addition to writing in great lengths on what I think he should do here in Thailand, on several occasions I have reached out to Xiongmao to personally meet and assist him. Much of his information is false, misinformation, or just plain ole bullshit. I am by no means the ultimate authority on Thailand or SEA but when I see guys saying they're "Happier Abroad" and giving inappropriate, piss-poor information, and doing absolutely nothing but complaining, after a while I lose my patience.
I understand telling the truth may sometimes be insulting and contemptuous, but it is what it is, the truth. You can say what you want about it being someones personal truth but sometimes black is black and white is white. Sometimes there are no shades of grey. I also understand what you are attempting to do here, but I think you're off the mark.
On and on about the different experiences. Yes, we have different experiences. We have them in life no matter where we are. Some things however, are not about experience.
This guy is complaining that Thailand is ruined because of foreigners. Yet he's been here five months, he won't even learn the language, he won't make an attempt to meet a woman if he doesn't meet her online, and is constantly whining about something. Sorry, he doesn't have f***ing leg to stand on. How can he comment on the good old days if he was never here? From second hand information? Yes, you are correct, many things written are subjective, but when a guy thinks he knows something, yet knows absolutely nothing, he probably shouldn't be telling people the rules of the world.
This is a guy who whines about the flooding in Thailand.
This is a guy who constantly compares Thailand and China, yet he basically ran away from China because he couldn't hack it.
This is a guy who bitches about Thai women - he can't get quality women, he can't get dates with the right type of women, and he doesn't understand them.
Oh, waaaahhhyyy, these women have to work for living, this means they don't have time for me...Jesus H Christ...please.
He complains and complains and complains yet he won't even try to learn the language because he "has better things to do with his time." Really? You just moved to Thailand and you can't squeeze in 4 or 5 hours a week to learn enough to be able to communicate?
This is a guy who only meets women online. Normally I might not say anything about this but coupled with his problems, it seems strange to me.
This is a guy who does nothing but complain about the internet service. I have complained and ranted about the SERVICE of one internet company but he goes off on how there are no hotels with decent internet, 3G is non-existent in Thailand, or at least Bangkok. Both of these comments were and are complete nonsense. How do I know? Because I have been in many hotels here and some had excellent information. This is not "subjective information."
If he complained about one or two things; not being able to land a Thai woman, the flooding, whatever, I would simply say this is Thailand or give it time. But he has presented a long list of erroneous information that illustrates very little of what is actual fact.
I refuse to coddle a person who asks for help then doesn't take it. I also won't apologize for it. When someone asks for answers and then is given them over and over — by different people — and they are unwilling to listen, then I'm going to say what I feel is necessary. Roll all of his comments about Thailand up and you get a big ole ball of shit. That's the truth.
It's not just what I say, this is the thing. My word is hardly gospel, I am imperfect, and sometimes, I am even wrong. But many of my statements about what he's said are far from subjective, they're spot on and fact.
Also, here's the way I look at it...I made my own way, without help from anyone. Nobody coddled me and I didn't ask them to do so. There are things I like and things I don't like about Thailand but...I didn't spread complete rubbish after being here for 5 months like he does nor did I complain about how Thailand has gone to shit because of foreigners.
Yes, a journey into a different culture is a discovery of the self. What has he learned other than he has very little positive to say about Thailand?
With regards to the comment about "many White men who marry 'native' get pretty defensive about their adopted homeland.
What the f**k does my being married have to do with Xiongmao? My marriage has nothing to do with his naivete, stupidity or ignorance, however you want to put it. I would say the same thing to him if I were single.
Also, while Thailand is my adopted homeland, I am willing to slam it or praise it depending what is called for. In this case, I am simply willing to call Xiongmao on his bullshit, which he regularly contributes. If this comes off harsh, there's are reasons and I've noted many of them several times over.
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So, after my last post Notta. Nothing. Zilch. Something., I have been working hard to come up with a way to provide Mine with a bit more structure. I am not sure if this will be a permanent change or not, but it feels right for right now, so it shall be.
I want to broaden my horizons and give myself the opportunity to be more focused. After reading a lot about creativity, and examining what I have been feeling about this experience as a whole, I have come to the conclusion that I have absolutely NO RIGHT to give myself such a huge "canvas" and an unlimited supply of "paint". That's not what I need.
Right now, all I need is a piece of loose leaf and a pack of crayons (so to speak). I need to make it a bit easier for me to write more consistently. I know that Mine is the place where I am going to (as my mother would say) "get all my ducks in a row" but I need to actually be here and publishing words in order to do that.
So, in an attempt to do something totally fun, awesome, inspiring and RIGHT FOR ME…
I give you:
Rule#1 – I must commit to writing at least 12 posts per month. If I do not do this, then a little purple alien will break into my house in the middle of the night and stick probes in my brain and turn me into an alien so they can take over this blog and then of course, Earth. Or, I will just feel bad and guilty. Either could happen.
Rule #2- I will write out all topics on paper, cut and crinkle them up (teacher style) and put them in a dish. I will then (approximately 3 days a week) draw one out of the dish (without looking of course) and that shall be the topic that I will write about for that day. I will return the topic to the dish, and it will be available to pick again the next time. So there could be back-to-back posts from The Book Brag (See Below), depending on what comes out of the dish. Get me?
Rule #3- Follow the rules.
SOUNDS kinda fun, right? I am probably WAY more pumped about this than you, but take a little look see below and I am sure that you will find some topics that might interest you! I promise to keep things real and original and make this a fun place to hang out while you sip your afternoon hot beverage.
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I live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. For this post I will be showcasing something that is going on in my city. My interest here is learning more about what's happening in my community and also to promote Maritime living at its finest! It could be anything from a virtual tour of our sports facilities, or a trip to the Lobster Carnival!
It's no shock that I love to read but I would love to share what I am reading with you! I will give you the low down on what I have been flipping through! It could be a sultry novel, a self-help book, a dress-makers manual, an Astronomy 100 text book, or a manual for an Easy Bake Oven! Ya never know what I might be into on any given day!
I love to take pictures of what's happening around me. (Follow me on Instagram!) Pictures allow me to go back and feel like I am there in that moment again. I am extremely nostalgic so it's great for me. For this post, I will be posting a picture taken from that week, and will provide a brief description (within 1000 words, because that's what a picture says…) of what is happening. It will be a fun way to get a glimpse into the day and the life of yours truly!
In the world we live in it is hard to open a newspaper or browse a news website without seeing stories that punch you in the guts on a daily basis. The world is full of violence and pain. But if you look really closely, you will see a few stories about people that are really trying to make a positive difference in our communities or people that are truly an inspiration. I will use this post to shine the light on one of these people, because in my opinion, they deserve more attention.
I get to talk about my kids here. I know, right? Totally awesome! Topics could range from potty training (oh wait, I already talked that to death) to behavior issues to picnics in the park to hairbrush hell! It could be absolutely anything! My two girls are quite the little rigs to hang out with so in order to know me well, you should get to know them a bit too!
I get to bitch about my Hubby!! Totally awesome! HA-HA-HA, no it won't be all bitching (some...maybe). I love being a wife. I love my husband. Our relationship is always evolving and I love every minute of it. Sometimes we will go through things that will be worth sharing for the sole reason of hilariousness, OR because I learned something amazing about being a wife and I would love to share it with you.
Yes, you read that right. I am going to have a guest blogger every blue moon, named HUBBY! I want his perspective, and you will too because he is a funny guy. I want him to hang out here at Mine because you know how the old saying goes… "What's mine is yours!" I want to SHARE! He doesn't know about this yet… So Shhhh…I want it to be a surprise!
I am all about re-using and recycling. I love taking something old and transforming it into something new! For this post I will show you something that I have already transformed. It could be a couch cushion or my own hairdo, an article of clothing, or an entire room in my house! I'm looking forward to this one, a lot.
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I am not an expert on health or fitness. To be honest, I am a recovering couch potato. I am currently going through the process of transforming the way I look at food and exercise. I am a beginner in this field, but I would love to share with you some of the tips and tricks that I find are working for me to become a healthier and more physically fit woman. I will also post about programs, articles and things that I think you might love too!
Ever just take the time to think about what really makes you happy? For this post, I will take that time, write about it, and then share it with you! Thinking about the small things in life that make me happy helps me to get through some of the bigger unhappy moments in my life. It could be anything from my favorite coffee whitener (which is French Vanilla), to the sweet sound of my daughters giggling together in the back seat.
I have lived in Atlantic Canada my whole life, and I haven't been much of a world traveler. The farthest I have reached is Ottawa where many of my family members live or have lived. For this post, the researcher in me has decided to devote an entire post to discovering and exploring a new place in Canada. I will close my eyes and point to a map and I will base a whole post on this pointed-to place. I have always wanted to travel, but now with two kids and LIFE it isn't easy. ALL ABOOOAARD!
We love crafts! I don't do them very often anymore so I thought this would be a great way to get back into it. I will most definitely be involving Pumpkin and Bear for these posts as they are the true craft geniuses in this house. I will also include some of the more grown-up crafts that I love, like crochet, knitting, sewing, and of course my jewelry making!
Hey, a girl needs a break from the keyboard! I'm getting carpel tunnel over here. The topic will be anything that I want. Hey, a break from the rules is OK once in a while! Now, just gotta figure out how to make a video...hmmm..
One of my guilty pleasures is celebrities and all their drama. You know you love them too. What is more entertaining than the drama, the fights, the scheming, the weight gain, the pregnancies, the weight loss, the cheating, and the good stuff? For this post I will be examining something super dramatic (obviously) going on in the Hollywood world. It will be a nice change of pace and will (of course) feature my perspective!
Ever just want to tell someone like it is? You know, YOUR OPINION, because its obviously the right one? (or so we think). And you feel like the world (or a person) could totally benefit from a tongue lashing from you? Well, I do. SO… here is where I will do it!
I'm not very "Hip". I am one of those people that doesn't really understand trends very well. I am never current on what's cool, and hip, and trendy! This post will allow me to take a look at something that is trending right now. Whether it is a certain style of shoes, or new funky color, or even piece of electronic equipment; I want to stay current, and I am hoping this will be my saving grace.
Being nostalgic is one thing, but the love I have for all things old, is well... serious. For this post, I am going to feature something I love that is vintage, or antique, or retro. It could be anything from old toys, sewing patterns, broaches, fabric, or earrings! Understanding our past is the key to our future, and its FUN!
I like our planet. It fascinates me on daily basis. I didn't grow up in a time when recycling was mandatory, but as an adult, I have learned the importance of taking part in the mission to save the planet. I like learning more about initiatives, the science behind climate change, and all the new ways people are coming up with to take better care of our Earth. This post will review articles, concepts and provide something that we might not have been aware of.
I should have been a chef. I love love love to cook. It is one of my greatest passions. I am a no limits kind of cook, and most of the time it comes out edible too! Well, at least my husband says it is. But then again he would eat anything, so who knows! This post will feature a new recipe I have tried, or a new kitchen utensil, or maybe even a new technique I have learned. Again, not claiming to be an expert, but I am passionate about it, and if that inspires YOU, then great!
Just Us Girls
I grew up as one of four sisters, and I have always had a large group of girl friends throughout my life. I also now have two nieces and of course two daughters! Girls everywhere, all the time and I wouldn't have it any other way! This post will feature something fun and interesting; just for the girls (of all ages)!
The FREAK OUT
I'm not gonna lie, sometimes I freak out. This post will be about a freak out. It might get crazy, it might be sad, it might be happy. But it will definitely be about a FREAK OUT! And if I am currently not freaking out about anything, then it will be about a past freak out. Which I am sure won't be too far in the past.
This topic will not be drawn, it will be chosen when I need it. I am allowed to throw this one in whenever I want. It's more or less a Kate's Choice option. I need to have this ability (just in case, ya know, an alien attack or something happens. I have no other topic that would cover that).
Just Us Girls
I grew up as one of four sisters, and I have always had a large group of girl friends throughout my life. I also now have two nieces and of course two daughters! Girls everywhere, all the time and I wouldn't have it any other way! This post will feature something fun and interesting; just for the girls (of all ages)!
The FREAK OUT
I'm not gonna lie, sometimes I freak out. This post will be about a freak out. It might get crazy, it might be sad, it might be happy. But it will definitely be about a FREAK OUT! And if I am currently not freaking out about anything, then it will be about a past freak out. Which I am sure won't be too far in the past.
This is an open post which allows me to add any other topics that I want in the future, because do you know what I have learned lately?
Variety is the spice of life, but too much variety hurts my brain
Even though I am creating more structure with my postings, I also need to make room for change.
This topic will not be drawn, it will be chosen when I need it. I am allowed to throw this one in whenever I want. It's more or less a Kate's Choice option. I need to have this ability (just in case, ya know, an alien attack or something happens. I have no other topic that would cover that).

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text: Hello Davis's friends! We bring you photos this afternoon's walk. The collar is out! We take him for a short 10 minutes walk 3 times a day. When back at home we still put ice on his neck. We are massaging the muscles of the legs and back to help him regain strength. Today he also had his hears cleaned! We also started to reduce the medication for pain and he seems to respond well to it!


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Sous Chefs | Gastro Pub chain
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|South London, Greater London, England
|Date Posted
|June 13, 2018
| Sous Chef
|Job Type
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|Greater London
Job Reference MJA/PHCSCMP07
South London Sous Chefs - Great Gastro Pub chain have jobs for you! Up to £30Kpa!
Sous Chefs in South London - are you looking for your next career move? The Change Group is currently recruiting for a very well-known gastro pub chain. This company requires 3 senior level staff, Sous Chefs looking for a lateral move and those looking for step up into a Head Chef role. Start and finish times variable and depend on the establishment.
South London Gastro Pub Sous Chefs:
- Great working environments
- Seasonal, fresh food
- Well-known gastro pub company with a fantastic reputation
- Up to £28Kpa in Sous Chef positions
- Up to £30Kpa in Head Chef positions
- Friendly office team to support you through registration, interviews and trials
What we need from you:
- 2-3 years minimum relevant experience at a Sous Chef level
- Fluent spoken English; written preferred but not essential
- Eligible to live and work in the UK - Passport or Visa
- Up to date food hygiene certificate in line with Hospitality and Catering Industry standards
- National Insurance number and a proof of address ie utility bill or bank statement
- Your own knives and whites, including safety shoes and hat
- A minimum of 2 references before you start work
The Change Group is acting as an employment agency in this instance. Due to the high volume of applicants expected, only successful candidates will be contacted to arrange a registration interview.


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Dearica Hamby
Dearica Hamby became the first Demon Deacon selected in the WNBA Draft when she was taken with the No. 6 pick by the San Antonio Stars. After graduation, Dearica will play for the San Antonio Shooting Stars.
Q: Describe one or two surprising ways you have changed since your first days on campus.
A: I have a greater sense of urgency. As a freshman you don't realize how real the saying 'every decision you made and will make has a consequence" is. From the amount of sleep you get, to how late you wait to decide to do a paper that's due at midnight, all will dictate your next step. Make each decision a good one!
Q: What extracurricular activity did you enjoy most and why?
A: Definitely being a member of the Wake Forest women's basketball team and the athletic family as a whole. Coming into college, I was placed in a family that I grew to love. I connected with countless people that will have an impact on the rest of my life and will always be remembered. Each and every coach and support staff member set me up to be successful and prepared me for the next level.
Q: Who were your mentors? Your biggest cheerleaders?
A: I'd particularly like to thank Coach Hoover, who believed in me and put me in a place to be successful on and off the court. She instilled and preached great values to my teammates and I, and I'm grateful to have played for her.
Q: Where is the one place on campus you will miss most and why?
A: The locker room. I won't be able to walk into a room and have all 12 of my teammates around, laughing and having a good time.
Q: What shared values do you feel unite the Wake Forest community?
A: Pro Humanitate and giving back to the community.
Q: What is the best advice you can give an incoming first-year student?
A: Don't put yourself in a box. Be open-minded to meeting new people, trying new things and exploring the opportunities this university has to offer.


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New parents and their children cannot wait any longer for family friendly policies according to a statewide study by the National Partnership for Women and Families (NPWF), a non-profit advocacy group.
Despite state-led efforts to provide paid maternity leave, access to unpaid family and medical leave, paid sick days and pregnancy accommodation laws, lack of national action is taking a high toll on families, the study "Expecting Better" says.
"New mothers and fathers should not have to experience financial hardship at what should be one of the happiest times of their lives," said NPWF President Debra L. Ness in a press release. "Yet tens of millions of expecting and new parents struggle because our nation fails to provide paid leave and other basic workplace protections.
Released in June as a follow-up to 2005 and 2012 reports, the study grades each state based on enactment of select laws that expand federal leave and workplace protections. California, the first state to provide paid family leave, got the the highest mark: an A-. Eleven states received B's for limited advances in paid pregnancy and family medical leave; 17 states were given failing grades for their failure to enact a single policy to help new parents in the workforce.
Source: National Partnership for Women and Families
Nearly 24 million workers have statutory protections guaranteeing access to paid sick days, family and medical leave through temporary disability insurance programs. New Jersey, Rhode Island and California provide paid family leave. Other policies have expanded workers' access in states like Oregon, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Washington and Washington, D.C.
But statewide progress is sporadic and federal action is limited. Only three national laws help some new and expecting parents address pregnancy discrimination, unpaid family and medical leave and nursing mother's right to work. The U.S. lags behind 181 countries that guarantee paid leave for new mothers and 81 that guarantee paid leave for new fathers.
Only 60 percent of the workforce is eligible for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the nation's chief work-and-family law. Low-income parents are disproportionately unable to access unpaid leave under FMLA because they often work for smaller businesses that are exempt from the law or because they juggle multiple part-time jobs, the study says.
The authors says the need for federal action is becoming more urgent with dramatic shifts in the U.S. economy, labor markets and workplace. Nearly 71 percent of children live in families where both parents work. Women are primary or co-breadwinners in nearly two-thirds of families and employed married women make 44 percent of household income..
To view the report, click here.


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Presumptive Rights Legislation
Presumptive Rights Legislation
The Liberal Nationals will fast track Presumptive Rights legislation by introducing a Private Members Bill to ensure all career and volunteer firefighters will have equal access to cancer compensation.
On 28 October 2015, the Liberal Nationals signed a pledge to commit to presumptive rights for all Victorian firefighters.
But despite this bipartisan support, Daniel Andrews cynically bundled presumptive rights with his legislation to break up the CFA. Daniel Andrews did this knowing he did not have the numbers to pass his legislation and knowing this likely would delay access to compensation for firefighters with cancer.
It's time for Daniel Andrews to stop playing politics with the health of firefighters and support a bipartisan approach.
Each and every day, our CFA volunteers leave their families to fight fires, saves lives and keep us safe.
The Liberal Nationals will protect those who protect us.


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'Keep Your Cell Number' Rules in Effect
NEW YORK (AP)Phone company ads proclaimed "Bring your number up to speed" and "Your number on America's best wireless network" as new rules went into effect Monday letting consumers switch cell phone service without switching their phone numbers.
The long-awaited rule change, which some called "wireless emancipation," was expected to set off a scramble as customers line up to shop for the best cell phone deals. They no longer face the hassle of changing their phone number every time they change carriers.
Also beginning Monday, under new the new federal regulations consumers can move their home landline phone number to a cellular phone...
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The course was typical Hayling, a nightmare for visitors to follow, but as the Winter series only piggy backs other large events, such as the Bloody Mary at Queen Mary sailing club and the Steve Nicholson Trophy at Northampton, then we've got to recognise its a bit of winter fun which goes wrong if you apply a championship attitude to it.
Still I thought I'd won until confronted by Ricky on the beach who from 400 metres back apparently saw me and Jason Belben miss a downwind mark we were supposed to keep to port of on lap two. I didn't want to upset anyone, especially at Christmas, so I retired from the race. It had been a good day out and I was going really well! But listen kids if you ever get accused on the shore of doing something you're not really sure you did or didn't do on the water, then do I what I should have done and tell 'em to find a witness and protest. The winter series results are now a bit fucked up as everyone else who missed the mark scored points and prizes.
The most heartbreaking thing! As I hurtled towards the finish a young boy in an RS Tera, sailing so well and still in the lead, was only a hundred yards from the line as he was completely engulfed by the Moths, which arguably took the first six places, and then the rest of the fast boats! Character building? He'll need it!
1st Ricky Tag
2nd Mike Lennon
3rd Jason Belben
4th Peter Barton
5th Simon Hiscocks
Right coffee time! Have a great day!


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Having had all those problems with weedkiller-contaminated compost over the last few years, I am hyper-sensitive about it now, and I inspect the foliage of my tomato plants very carefully, very often. So far they are mostly looking OK, though I'm a bit worried by this one. One of its leaves has decided to turn upside-down. This might possibly be a symptom of the same old problem.
For future reference the plants were raised initially in Levington's John Innes No.1 compost (seed compost), then in Levington's John Innes No.2 when transplanted to 5" pots, and they are now in Levington's Original Multi Purpose compost. I have deliberately not used any home-made compost, just in case there is still some contamination lurking in it.
|Young leaves at the top of a plant are often quite yellowish, like this
I have noticed some slight discolouration and mottling on the leaves of a few plants. This is probably just a mineral deficiency, and if so can be remedied by an application of "Tomorite" or similar tomato food. It's normally considered beneficial to start feeding tomato plants when the first flowers open, so next time they need watering I will give them a feed as well.
|Slight mottling on these leaves
As the plants get bigger, they begin to put out side-shoots, which appear in the leaf axils, like this:
Traditionally the side-shoots are removed from cordon-grown indeterminate tomato plants, to help them concentrate on producing a smaller number of bigger fruit, whereas with the shorter bush (determinate) varieties the side-shoots are left in place.
As the cordon varieties grow taller (mine are about two feet tall now), they need tying to their supporting stakes to stop them flopping over.
I use soft jute string and tie them loosely with several turns of the string at intervals of about six to eight inches.
Well, so far, so good then.


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From: Washington
To: Tokyo
November 26, 1941
Purple (Extremely urgent)
#1180. (Part 1 of 2)
From NOMURA and KURUSU.
As we have wired you several times, there is hardly any possibility of having them consider our "B" proposal in toto. On the other hand, if we let the situation remain tense as it is now, sorry as we are to say so, the negotiations will inevitably be ruptured, if indeed they may not already be called so. Our failure and humiliation are complete. We might suggest one thing for saving the situation. Although we have grave misgivings, we might propose, first, that President ROOSEVELT wire you that for the sake of posterity he hopes that Japan and the United States will cooperate for the maintenance of peace in the Pacific (just as soon as you wire us what you think of this, we will negotiate for this sort of an arrangement with all we have in us), and that you in return reply with a cordial message, thereby not only clearing the atmosphere, but also gaining a little time. Considering the possibility that England and the United States are scheming to bring the Netherlands Indies under their protection through military occupation, in order to forestall this, I think we should propose the establishment of neutral nations, including French Indo-China, Netherlands India and Thai. (As you know, last September President ROOSEVELT proposed the neutrality of French Indo-China and Thai.)
Army 25435
JD: 6891 Trans. 11-28-41 (1)
From: Washington
To: Tokyo
November 26, 1941
Purple (Extremely urgent)
#1180. (Part 2 of 2)
We suppose that the rupture of the present negotiations does not necessarily mean war between Japan and the United States, but after we break off, as we said, the military occupation of Netherlands India is to be expected of England and the United States. Then we would attack them and a clash with them would be inevitable. Now, the question is whether or not Germany would feel duty bound by the third article of the treaty to help us. We doubt if she would. Again, you must remember that the Sino-Japanese incident would have to wait until the end of this world war before it could possibly be settled.
In this telegram we are expressing the last personal opinions we will have to express, so will Your Excellency please be good enough at least to show it to the Minister of the Navy, if only to him; then we hope that you will wire us back instantly.
Army 25436
JD: 6896 Trans. 11-28-41 (1)
(EXHIBITS OF JOINT COMMITTEE , EXHIBIT NO. 1 INTERCEPTED DIPLOMATIC MESSAGES SENT BY THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT BETWEEN JULY l AND DECEMBER 8, 1941)


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Three undesirable things occur when you integrate male and female troops;
1) Dating, which jeopardizes morale secondary to jealously and rivalry,
2) Males take unnecessary risks to protect or impress female soldiers,
3) POWs are excessively brutalized if the unit has taken a female casualty.
There is only one nation in history, that has successfully deployed female combat troops against a determined enemy in symmetric warfare. No, no and no.
Amazons are a myth,
Israel versus Palestinian is asymmetric warfare*, and
Boudicca and Joan of Arc are leaders, not units of warriors.
The nation that successfully deployed female combat troops was the Soviet Union during World War II.
This was accomplished by strictly adhering to TWO principles;
1) Total segregation of male and female units, and
2) Careful selection of Military Occupational Specialties ;
Russian female soldiers served admirably as tankers, snipers and bomber pilots.
Crime needs to be punished, but even with professional degrees and years of specialized and grueling training, not even astronauts can always behave morally and ethically (i.e., Lisa Nowak).


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We have received confirmation from Ofgem granting "FIT preliminary accreditation" to Halton Lune Hydro. This means that we will receive the rate applicable on December 31st 2013 of 16.41p per kWh as long as we are generating electricity by December ...Read More »
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Visit from Greg Barker MP, Energy Minister
Greg Barker MP, the minister for Energy & Climate Change visited Halton Lune Hydro today with David Morris the local MP. In an interview with Bay Radio he said that he welcomed the renaissance of water power in the North ...Read More »
Green Party leader visits our hydro
Natalie Bennett, the Green Party Leader, was in Halton today visiting Halton Lune Hydro. She had already heard about us from our stall at the Green Party Conference, and had tweeted her support, but now she had a chance to ...Read More »
Tour of hydro site and public meeting
There will be a tour of the hydro site between 11am and 12 noon on Thursday 13th March, meeting at Halton Mill for a chance to meet some of the Directors and get more information. There will be a light ...Read More »
European/Defra grant money spent!
Until the end of February our focus was on spending the balance of the £300,000 European/Defra grant before the expiry date. With Christmas and New Year in the middle it proved to be quite a challenge – but we made ...Read More »
A new digger on site
A new digger has been brought on site to continue excavation through the rock for the fish screen bay, building basement and outfall. Site work has involved excavation of the old mill race (or leat). Bill Hosfield (a local historian) ...Read More »
Share Certificates issued to first investors
Everyone who invested more than £500 and who indicated that they wished to qualify for Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) tax relief because they participated in the first £150,000 of investment raised should now have received their share certificates. We ...Read More »
The turbine has been ordered
John and Alan visited the Czech Republic recently to look at the turbines manufactured by Hydrohrom. Unfortunately Gilkes of Kendal no longer manufacture turbines for low head hydro schemes so we were forced to look abroad. Hydrohrom has an impressive ...Read More »
Environmental works funded by Defra
The new retaining wall is now complete, the bank has been infilled, and woodland fencing has been replaced. The work has been completed using Halton Carbon Positive's Rural Climate Challenge Fund grant from Defra. The funding is for environmental works. Excavation ...Read More »
Progress with wall building
The retaining wall that will stop further erosion of the bank every time the river floods is progressing well, and already looks as though it has always been there it blends in so well.Read More »


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On behalf of the staff at Pear Blossom Veterinary Clinic, we are honored to pay respect to our beloved animal friends who have passed. We also welcome you to create a lasting tribute for your beloved pet or animal friend on our website's Pet Memorial page. Please feel free to complete the following Pet Memorial Form in Adobe Acrobat format, which requires the free Acrobat Reader to view.
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Riff Raff : September 1, 2005 - November 7, 2009
Here's a letter that was written by one of Riff Raff's little girls in his own words for us at the clinic:
SMILE! I'm watching you!! Know I will always be with you in your hearts. I know you did everything possible for me and my family, LOVE you for it! Remember to smile! I am happy and free! You should see the ocean waves from where I am! Sorry I can't stay and chat..... there's a wave I need to poop in!!! OOHH, look a squirrel and a skunk and a chicken..... MY FAVORITE!!! I am sooooo freeeee!
Love Riff Raff
<3 <3 <3
Som: March 2, 1996 - March 2, 2009
Som had a long happy life with one of this worlds best pet owners! Before he became sick he enjoyed his lazy dog days with sister Sadie and Brother Charlie out in the country!!! Som lives on forever in the many hearts that he touched!!
Suerte: April 2, 2003 - March 5, 2010
Suerte was a very sweet boy!!! The type of dog that when we got him out to do anything with him he would roll over on his belly for some much needed belly rubs!!! Even when he was feeling miserable all he wanted to do was just make us smile!!! He will live on forever in the memories of anyone who was lucky enough to have met him!!!


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Here's how to combat this age-old problem:
2. Stick your business card to your food
Lunch thieves then have zero excuse for not knowing who you are or how to contact you if they're still unsure about whether or not it's theirs.
3. Use opague containers
Basically putting your food in anything where it can't be seen - so the thief has to open the lid to see exactly what's there. Out of sight, out of mind - the thief tends to be a spontaneous, sensory driven animal whilst also lazy. Opening a box without proof of reward will often be a step too far for them effort-wise.
4. Camouflage your lunch
In a similar vein to the above, this tip means you use a container that's not normally meant for food to trick the wannabe thief.
5. Get stuff that nobody else likes
If your colleagues like all the fancy stuff you bring in, STOP! Make sure you buy all-plain-everything, so only you are tempted when snack-time comes around.
6. And if all else fails, label label label
Post-its are your best friend if you have come to the end of your tether. Whether you label just your lunch, or everyone's lunches, this way you make sure that people know IT IS YOUR LUNCH AND NOBODY ELSE'S.
Do you have any top tips for stopping food-thiefs in your office? Tweet us @office_fruit


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Alcan to Create World Class Folding Carton Printing Facility
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Press release from the issuing companyBAIE D'URFE, March 2 -- Alcan Inc. announced today that it plans to create a world-class dedicated printing facility in Baie d'Urfe, Quebec to help optimize its North American packaging business and better meet its customers' needs. The decision follows the Company's November 25, 2004 announcement to create a contract packaging centre of excellence in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in the United States. "This decision will enable Alcan to extend its service to its customers by ensuring increased flexibility and delivery turnaround time," said Christel Bories, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alcan Packaging. "By optimizing our existing product mix and dedication in our plants, we will be able to better grow our packaging business overall," she added. Alcan Packaging's business group will move the printing processes from its Bethlehem site to its Baie d'Urfe facility. The move will create approximately 50 new jobs in various positions at Baie d'Urfe and is planned to be completed by the end of 2005. The Contract Packaging and Specialty Cartons Business Unit presently employs over 500 employees with manufacturing sites in Baie d'Urfe, Canada and in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania offering both folding carton and contract packaging services to the Canadian and the American pharmaceutical and personal care markets. Alcan is a multinational, market-driven company and a global leader in aluminum and packaging, as well as aluminum recycling. With world-class operations in primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum as well as flexible and specialty packaging, aerospace applications, bauxite mining and alumina processing, today's Alcan is well positioned to meet and exceed its customers' needs for innovative solutions and service. Alcan employs 73,000 people and has operating facilities in 56 countries and regions.
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4th Annual Taste of Home Cooking School Coming in April
By: Sadie Jones
It's that time of year again! The Taste of Home Cooking School is coming to the Lawton McMahon Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, April 10! Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the cooking show is set to begin at 7 p.m.
This year, Oklahoman Jamie Dunn returns to pass along her recipes to you so that you can bring them home to share with your families.
Tickets purchased in advance are $12. Day-of tickets cost $15. you can purchase them online at ticketfly or you can visit our downtown studio office at 626 SW D Ave.


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Doran Family Benefit Estate Sale raises nearly $10k!
Webster, MA, July 20, 2015 – On July 11th, several Consignworks staffers held a pro bono estate sale to raise money for the Doran family of Marlborough, MA. Their volunteer efforts and the family were featured in this Metrowest Daily News article. Between sales and the generous donations from our customers and the community, almost $10,000 was raised to help with Peter Doran's medical bills. Thank you to all who came out — you helped a very special family as they navigate this difficult time.
Congratulations to our team members who passed the USPAP exam!
Webster, MA, December 20, 2014 – Congratulations to all six members of the Consignworks team who successfully completed the USPAP 15-hour course! USPAP stands for Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, established by The Appraisal Foundation.
"The Foundation is dedicated to promoting professionalism and ensuring public trust in the valuation profession. This is accomplished through the promulgation of standards, appraiser qualifications, and guidance regarding valuation methods and techniques."
Held at the Rhode Island School of Design in November, the intensive class was taught by Sandra J. Tropper, an Accredited Senior Appraiser of Fine Art, and instructor for American Society of Appraisers. Everyone who attended has already been able to apply the knowledge gained to making Consignwork's valuation services even stronger. Clients can rest assured our team is USPAP compliant. Deidra Witschorke, owner and founder of Consignworks states it best, "This class has been a tremendous validation to the effort and care we put into pricing, which is key to successful sales for our clients."
In Memoriam: Gaetane (Tana) Scouras - (1961-2014)
Worcester, MA, January 15, 2014– Gaetane Aline Scouras died peacefully in the presence of her loving wife, Deidra on January 15, 2014, age 52. Although diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year, she continued as CEO of Consignworks until very recently, helping it to become the largest estate sale company in New England. The company will continue to grow on it's projected path per Tana's vision.
Consignworks To Manage the Estate Sale for Mr. Curt Shilling
Wellesley, MA, October 6, 2013– Consignworks is pleased to announce the estate sale of Mr. Curt Shilling of Medfield Mass. As with 80% of our clients, the Shillings are downsizing, and Consignworks provides professional services to make the sale worry-free. The sale will be conducted on Saturday, October 12th, from 8am to 4pm at the residence on Woodridge Road. The sale will consist of exquisite furniture, home furnishings and decor and many other wonderful and unique items. The contents of this 7 bedroom, 8,000 square foot home offers entry tables, china cabinets, a handsome, custom-built 13 foot dining table with ten chairs, Tiffany & Waterford crystal pieces, Lladro figurines, custom sofas, sofa tables, coffee tables, a Kohler & Campbell baby grand piano, lots of home decor & accents, mirrors, faux plants, lamps, clocks, glassware, china, small kitchen items, linens, porch rockers, Catnapper power lift chair, artwork, bar stools, Holiday decor, Pottery Barn bunk beds, lots of toys & games, electronics, clothing, DVDs & books, drum set, and more. Other furniture includes Pottery Barn bedroom furniture, a Craftsman tractor, marble top sink, club chairs and home theatre furniture.
There is a also a Bambini zamboni, a Hummer golf cart, basebal, glove chair, billiard table, pinball and arcade games, various sporting equipment, a pristine retro Coca Cola machine, Studio 38 drafting tables, lots of costumes just in time for Halloween ... and so much more to be unpacked! Due to the large quantity of items, the sale hours have been extended. Off Route 27 (Spring St)in Medfield Mass, signs and a police detail will direct traffic. Credit cards and cash accepted.
Consignworks Appears on NECN!
July 12, 2013– At 7:50 a.m. Consignworks sales manager, Vicki Rellas, appeared on NECN to talk a little bit about Consignworks and the service we offer. Below is the article from NECN and the link to watch Vicki's interview!
Buyers and Sellers Week: Selling your old items Friday, July 12, 2013, 8:36am (NECN) "Moving is one of the biggest stressors in life, but there are people and companies out there, whose businesses are built around helping you. Sometimes that help will even put money back in your wallet. Vicki Rellas from Consignworks helps you clean up, clean out and cash in. They will come to your house, price your items and help you sell them. Through the advertisements and the labor of Consignworks, they take 30% of the profit from the items sold."
Click here to watch NECN Video Clip
Consignworks Spins Off Antiques Store
Dudley, MA, May 30, 2013– Consignworks, Inc, New England's largest estate sale company, has spun off its retail store operations. The retail gallery, New England Antiques, is an 11,000 sq ft store that specializes in fine antiques, art and collectibles from the 1700s to the present. It will now operate as a standalone company.
"It made sense to focus on the exploding growth of our estate sale line of business. We want to expand into new markets, partner with other companies, auction houses and dealers where there is great synergy. Now we can devote 100% of our resources to estate sale services," says Tana Scouras, President. "We will continue to work closely with New England Antiques, but it is now a separate, standalone company." The divesture is effective May 1, 2013.
Consignworks Expands to Hartford and Eastern CT Areas
Dudley, MA, Feb 25, 2013– Consignworks, Inc, New England's largest estate sale company, has announced plans to officially expand operations into the Hartford and eastern CT, with a new office located in Glastonbury.
Consignworks is New England's largest estate sale company, providing professional services to private clients, businesses, and non-profits that are downsizing or liquidating estates, and selling personal property. Since 2004, they have served the general Massachusetts area, running 80-100 sales per year, covering average homes to 15,000 sq ft mansions. In addition to estate sales, Consignworks has assisted the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Nightingale Inn, Dreamworks, Spookyworld, and other movie studios.
"Our clients have asked us to provide services in eastern Connecticut, and with the rapid growth in estate sales, it was time to establish a dedicated operation in the Hartford area," says Tana Scouras, President. "Our extensive background in antiques, coupled with our ability to run the largest sales handling thousands of attendees, enables us to handle any estate requirement. We are also licensed auctioneers, so we can provide any service our clients require. We are excited to fully serve the Connecticut communities." The new operation is based in Glastonbury, CT, and the telephone number is 860-952-3002. The corporate headquarters and 11,000 sq ft retail gallery is located at 137 Schofield Ave in Dudley, MA. There is also a sales operation in Wellesley, MA that serves the metro Boston area.
Consignworks Offers Concierge Services
Dudley, MA, Jan 14, 2013– Consignworks, Inc, New England's largest estate sale company, has announced plans to provide comprehensive concierge services in addition to professional estate sale management. Consignworks provides professional services to private clients, businesses, and non-profits that are downsizing or liquidating estates, and selling personal property. Since 2004, they have served the general Massachusetts area, running 80-100 sales per year, covering average homes to 15,000 sq ft mansions. In addition to estate sales, Consignworks has assisted the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Nightingale Inn, Dreamworks, Spookyworld, and other movie studios.
"We recognize that estate sales often require additional and specialty services beyond the sale," says Tana Scouras, President. "Clients have asked us to provide other services, as often they have already relocated, and prefer to work with a company that they know and trust. We are happy to have to provide these services." Consignworks is able to provide a multitude of services, from packing, shipping, and cleaning, to even returning cable boxes for clients. These services will offered starting January, 2013.
Consignworks to Sell Hand-Crafted Early American Furniture
Dudley, MA, Sep 12, 2012– Consignworks, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Paul Rulli Reproductions, award-winning craftsman of early American furniture (c1680-1840), to sell their items in retail and on-line channels. This collection of museum quality reproductions represents celebrated examples of the American William and Mary, Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods, Dunlap chairs and chests, Connecticut lowboys and highboys, Philadelphia Tea Tables as well as painted furniture of Taunton Massachusetts, coastal Connecticut and Pennsylvania are among the offerings to be found in a constantly evolving inventory.
Rulli furniture is constructed with the finest woods including curly maple, cherry, chestnut, mahogany, and others, one piece at a time using period tools and methods. Each item is hand-planed, hand-carved and hand finished to create a stunning an precise reproduction of its period original. Mr. Rulli has been selected seven times for Early American Life's Directory of American Crafts, Formal & Painted Furniture. He is a Member of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers and has been featured in several publications.
"We are so proud to feature this incredible line of furniture in our gallery," says Tana Scouras, President. "The outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail with each piece truly makes them a treasure. This furniture enables our buyers to afford a reproduction of timeless pieces of yesteryear. We invite folks to come in and see the talents of this master furniture craftsman. "
Consignworks will sell the Rulli Collection through its 11,000 sq ft retail gallery, New England Antiques. The antiques gallery features antiques, art, pottery and other fine items. The furniture is available for viewing during normal business hours of Fridays and Saturdays 11-5 and Sundays 11-3. New England Antiques is located at 137 Schofield Ave in Dudley (Route 12) less than 20 minutes from Worcester, Sturbridge and Putnam, CT and one hour from Boston. All credit cards will be accepted. The Rulli color catalog can be downloaded here.
Historic Nightingale Inn in Wenham/Beverly Estate Sale by Consignworks
Wellesley, MA, Aug 1, 2012– Consignworks, Inc. is pleased to announce the estate sale of the famous Nightingale Inn of Wenham, MA on the North Shore. Fine furniture, art, rugs, silver, tapestries and all furnishings will be sold to the public before the inn converts to a private residence.
The Nightingale Inn, nestled in scenic Cape Ann in Wenham was built in 1910 by Arthur D. Little, the famous entrepreneur who discovered acetate and went on to build a multi-national corporation. Later, John and Augusta Nightingale owned this historic residence, which is complete with horse barns, fountains, pools and gazebos, and abuts Audubon land. Augusta is a direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson. President and Nancy Reagan once stayed at this residence, as well as astronauts and other celebrities. The home features grand reception halls, staircases, a hand-painted Zuber wall covering depicting the complete 1849 El Dorado scene. Magnificent, well-appointed rooms and grounds make this an exceptional estate.
The sale features the contents of the main residence and other buildings filled with fine furniture in Chippendale and English styles, including a Chippendale style dining room, settees and fainting couches, parlor chairs, a variety of tables, chests, and accent pieces. There are leather chairs and recliners, desks, lamps, several bedroom sets with canopy beds, Shaker style items, classic mahogany pieces, a king sleigh bed, cast iron bed, c1920s antiques, and more. There are dozens of beautiful area rugs and runners, many LCD TVs, dozens of fine prints, lithographs, paintings, pedestals, tapestries, Egyptian artwork and other items from around the world. Also for sale are porcelain figurines and chargers, a complete Wallace sterling silver service in the Grand Baroque pattern, dozens of other sterling serving pieces, demitasse sets, tea sets, serving bowls, a Murano glass bird collection, large sets of fine bone china, the entire contents of the kitchen and pantries, décor accents, and window treatments. There are outdoor patio sets, as well as the contents of the basement and barn that house lawn and garden equipment, tools, cast iron bathtubs and sinks and other architecture items, and hundreds upon hundreds of other great finds from 10 years of restoration and accommodation.
The sale will be held on August 18th and 19th from 9AM to 3PM daily at 356 Grapevine Road in Wenham, MA. All items must be sold that weekend. All credit cards will be accepted. Pictures and sale information are available at http://www.consignworks.com.
Wellesley/Weston Magazine article with Vicki Rellas
Wellesley, MA, May, 2012– Vicki Rellas in the Wellesley/Weston Summer 2012 magazine.
Announces Appointment of Vicki Rellas to Sales and Marketing Group
Dudley, MA, Mar 26, 2012– Consignworks, Inc. is pleased to announce that Vicki Rellas has joined the company as a sales and marketing executive. Vicki will be responsible for developing marketing programs, new sales channels, and social and broadcast media initiatives. Ms Rellas has over twenty years of experience with both start-ups and established companies, primarily in senior and executive management positions. Most recently, she was the Chief Operating Officer of MomCentral and Brandbreeder, focusing on business development, marketing and social media activities.
Vicki was past President of Viste, which operated franchises for Dunkin' Donuts and Warisan furniture stores in Wellesley, Ma and Naples Florida. She served as President of investment-focused firms Abacus Consulting, and Pricap Private Capital, where she worked in venture capital and management consulting. Vicki was Vice-President of Sales & Marketing at Gannett, Welsh & Kotler, and Vice-President at The Boston Company/Mellon Bank in Private Banking and Investment Sales. She has a BS in Education.
Spooky World Estate Sale Oct 8/9/10 2011
Dudley, MA, Sep, 2011– - Consignworks, Inc. is pleased to announce the estate sale of David Bertolino, Producer, and former owner of the Spooky World Theme Park in Berlin, MA. This private collection contains thousands of unique and collectible items covering the horror genre and many other items of interest. This three day event will offer an extensive collection of one-of-a-kind items, collectibles and memorabilia. There are vintage pinball machines, a comic book collection with hundreds of items, Victorian and vintage clothing, over one thousand Halloween costumes, novelty jewelry, autographed pictures and props, haunted house displays, original movie posters, statues, novelties, and tens of thousands of other wonderful items.
Spooky World was created in 1991 by David Bertolino. Since its inception, it has grown into the Northeast's largest horror theme park and featured shows, celebrities and entertainment. David sold the Spooky World brand in 2005 and is now engaged in producing off-Broadway plays and other television productions.
The sale will be held on Columbus Day weekend, October 8th, 9th and 10th from 9AM to 3PM daily at Brewster Road in Sudbury, MA. There will be many giveaways, promotions and fun surprises. A portion of proceeds will benefit Pediatric Cancer charities. All credit cards will be accepted. Pictures and sale information is available at http://www.spookyworldestatesale.com.
Consignworks is New England's largest estate sale company, with main offices and a retail gallery in Dudley, MA. In addition to estate sales, Consignworks runs non-profit fundraisers and has supplied furniture and props to Dreamworks and other studios for movie productions. Consignworks is on the web at http://www.consignworks.com or by telephone at (781) 591-3003.
Consignworks To Resell Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Shop Items
Dudley, MA, Feb, 2011– Consignworks has reached an agreement with the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum which allows Consignworks to offer artisan jewelry and specialty items from the museum shop. The museum shop is currently closed for renovations and expansion. Since 1903, The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has been a venue of art education and enrichment for Boston and the global community, and features an extensive collection of fine paintings, sculpture, tapestries, furniture, manuscripts, and decorative arts. Consignworks will market these items to both retail and on-line customers.
Worcester Telegram article about Consignworks
Dudley, MA, Nov, 2010– Consignworks is featured in the Worcester Telegram about our Dreamworks movie furniture.
Consignworks Provides Retro Furniture for Movie "Something Borrowed"
Dudley, MA, May, 2010– Consignworks supplies Heywood Wakefield Sculptura furniture for the movie set of "Something Borrowed", starring Kate Hudson, and filmed in New York!
Consignworks Accepted into Glass and Pottery Sellers Organization
Dudley , MA , Jan, 2008– Consignworks has been accepted into the Glass and Pottery Sellers Organization, a professional association where members agree to follow set standards for selling antique glass and pottery. Members must adhere to professional practices, provide accurate and honest descriptions, and other criteria of fair trade. Membership is decided by committee, and members must have a strong track record of performance to standards.
Consignworks Sells Original Medvedev Painting
Dudley , MA , Dec, 2007– Consignworks sells listed artist Igor Medvedev (1931- ) painting for $4,400.
Allston Boys & Girls Club Use Consignworks
Allston , MA , March, 2007– The Allston Boys & Girl Club taps Consignworks to sell excess computer equipment.
Consignworks Earns Ebay Red Star
Webster , MA , February, 2007– Consignworks receives eBay Red Star for reaching 1000 positive feedbacks.
Ferdinand Barbedienne 1866 Bronze Mercury Sold by Consignworks
Webster , MA , December, 2006 – A circa 1866 bronze sculpture of Mercury (Hermes) consigned to Consignworks was sold to a private collector for over $3000. This piece was cast by the Barbedienne foundry in Paris. Ferdinand Barbedienne ( 1810-1892) was well known for his bronzes of mythological figures, candelabra and other castings.
Consignworks Sells Two Sidney Gross Oil Paintings
Webster , MA , August, 2006 – Consignworks has successfully sold two original abstract oil paintings by Sidney Gross ( 1921-1969) These pieces were on consignment from a private collector, and were sold to a gallery in New York. Terms were not disclosed.
Sidney Gross was born in New York, and has exhibited at the Whitney Museum, Georgia Museum, Oklahoma City and many other museums and galleries. He was a member of Audubon Artists, AEA and others.
Consignworks Adds artprice.com and iOffer to On-Line Channels
Webster , MA , August, 2006 – Two new on-line marketplaces were added to the Consignworks portfolio of channels for art, antiques and consignments. Artprice.com is a world-wide market for fine art and antiques. With over 1.1 million members, and thousands of artists, Artprice provides an unparalleled marketplace for reaching buyers.
In addition, Consignworks established a storefront on iOffer.com, an on-line auction marketplace that is often used as an alternative to eBay.
"We strive to reach buyers through many different channels," says Tana Scouras, President of Consignworks. " The addition of artprice and iOffer enables us to reach not only more buyers, but the right set of buyers for our consignments."


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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Book Thoughts: We now live in a post-Mockingjay world...
My feelings towards Mockingjay are complex, but out of deference to the fact that many of you probably haven't made it to a bookstore yet, or haven't received your Amazon shipment, I'm not saying anything on the front page of the blog today. I might have more to say on Friday - depends on if I've managed to really process the book yet!
However, it takes an extra click-through to get to the comments, which in my opinion makes spoilers fair game there! Feel free to discuss all the details of Mockingjay in the comments, and if you're still reading the book, for heaven's sake, stay away!
Tonight or tomorrow I'll post about the Books of Wonder party! Complete with pictures!
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- Tia said...
I just finished and am so disappointed. I thought Katniss was dull, the pacing was off, there was no real tension or excitement, and the very ending came out of nowhere. I'll still consider Hunger Games my favorite YA, but I'm really upset it ended like this.
- August 24, 2010 at 3:24 PM
- Angela Craft said...
Oh thank goodness - I was afraid I was the only one who would feel that way!
There were a lot of great moments in the book for me - for example, when Buttercup came back to Katniss in District 12 at the end, I just started sobbing. Prim's death made me sad, but the darn cat guarding Katniss at night just made me lose it.
I felt the love triangle took too much precedence and. AND. The ONE THING I did NOT want to have happen was some Harry Potter-esque epilogue. When I saw there was an epilogue and it started with kids playing I very nearly threw the book.
- August 24, 2010 at 3:35 PM
I never considered 'Hunger Games' a romance, which is why I always thought the whole "Team" business concerning the boys was silly.
And yet... this novel felt very much full of romance. And its not that I don't like romance. But in the first two books, it was about survival and then had an undertone of romantic interest. In this book, it felt all about the romance with the survival/rebellion being a back drop.
All in all, I was disappointed. And yes, the epilogue made me groan.
- August 24, 2010 at 3:41 PM
- Tia said...
Uh, yes, the epilogue was terrible! And after that one paragraph--"And then Peeta and I got together, cause, uh, we hung out a lot?"
Katniss seems to lose so much of her independence and autonomy in this book, and she never really gained it back. She's hysterical a lot, and I definitely agree about too much love triangle. And then to focus so much on the romance only to not really resolve it. Gale's hanging out in 2. Peeta's here.
But I also loved the Buttercup moment at the end. I liked Finnick's development. Truthfully, I can't think of much else I liked!
- August 24, 2010 at 3:58 PM
I agree.
Throughout the book, I was caught up in the action, and I paid little mind to the romance. Though, I have to admit, when Peeta got hijacked, I kind of switched to a "Team Gale", as repulsive as the "Teams" are.
I didn't like the ending at all. When she killed the President, I just kind of went "Dang". Because I didn't like that Snow got to kill by himself--this was the man who poisoned so many, and basically ruined Katniss' life. And you're going to kill someone else, over him?
Prim's death made me sad, but not enough to cry. And while I was happy Katniss got her "happy ending", I felt it should've ended with the "Real," because that would've left more up in the air, to our own imagination. I hated the epilogue.
As a whole, I liked the story up until about page 320. Then, it just went sour for me.
- August 24, 2010 at 4:37 PM
- Angela Craft said...
Tia - you're right about Katniss' autonomy. She's been a pawn in the first two books, but always with an emphasis on doing it on her own terms (singing to Rue, choosing Wiress, Beetee and Mags as her preferred allies, etc). This time she stated the end terms up front...and went along without question. Part of it I'm sure is the fact that Coin made it clear that if Katniss were suspected of anything but enthusiasm in her mockingjay role all deals were off, but we saw absolutely no inner-turmoil from Katniss on that point. All of her angst was about the boys. UGH.
And since we hadn't seen Katniss conflicted at all throughout the book, her sudden turnaround on which president to execute definitely came out of nowhere. And I really feel her character was cheated a bit when her trial defense was all boiled down to being crazy. Again. Learning about the trial reminded me of when we learned about what had been going on outside of the arena in CF - a couple of paragraphs in the last few pages and bam, we're done, when really that should have been a gripping part of the story.
I don't think I ever would have been totally happy with the way this book ended (since I was sooooooooo against any settled romance. A happy romantic ending for me would have been Peeta and Katniss at a more neutral place in their relationship, finally free to see what would happen *without* Capitol influence), but the epilogue really killed everything for me. Have authors learned nothing from the backlash against the epilogue in HP7?
- August 24, 2010 at 7:56 PM
Parts of the novel almost seemed to be written by other writers--like when you go to writing workshops and start a story and pass it on to the next person. Katniss seemed incredibly uneven, dazed, and unsure of herself. I was surprised it didn't end w/her realizing she'd be better off w/out both guys (she even said this!), but then again, NOT surprised. The one element of the series that has always rubbed me wrong is the Twilight, torn-between-two-lovers element, which seemed overplayed. Still, I was fine with the ending. The Epilogue didn't do much for me--wasn't as hokey as HP7's was, but to me the actual ending of the book was Katniss' line to Peeta.
And she'd been injured so many times I didn't believe it was as bad as it seemed when [pick a catastrophic event] happened. Too repetitive in that way. So when Prim died in that scene, I didn't believe she was even hurt until I read the next chapter.
- August 24, 2010 at 10:46 PM
I also got weepy when Buttercup showed up at the end. When the "hospital" got bombed I was sad, but not teary-eyed.
Does anyone know if Collins was rushed to put out the final book?
- August 24, 2010 at 10:52 PM
- Angela Craft said...
GeeBee - Well, I assume Katniss was dazed and unsure was because she kept getting injured ;-) No, I agree, she did seem to get catastrophically injured a lot. I'm going to start re-reading, possibly even today, and I'll keep an eye out for the repetitiveness. It didn't quite register the first time through, but I certainly started the book with rose-colored glasses, hoping that this would be an epic and fitting end for the series.
The bombing of the makeshift hospital in District 8? No, that didn't get to me either. After all, the Capitol has bombed entire districts, even destroying an important resource in District 12's coal. So killing the wounded was terrible, but not uncommonly evil for the Capitol.
Part that made me gasp and was one of the major shocks for me - Finnick's story of being pimped out by President Snow. I literally gasped when he said that President Snow had sold his body. It totally changes how I look at Finnick.
I know that by October or November last year (whenever she visited Books of Wonder for Catching Fire), she was still working on the book. I imagine that was re-writes and that sort of thing, however. Undoubtedly she had less time for Mockingjay than Hunger Games and Catching Fire, but I don't know if it would have been so short it would have drastically effected her writing.
- August 25, 2010 at 7:30 AM
- Melissa said...
SO glad I'm not alone in disliking the way this series ended. There was so much potential for this to go really well, be really intense. But the more I think about it, the less I like it as a book. There are elements I did like. I did like how she kept me guessing. I liked Peeta's development at first, but then he just went back to being boring. But - and is this horrible of me? - I wanted, WANTED, Gale to have been absolutely responsible for the bombs. No wishy-washy maybes. I wanted something definitive. Wanted a show down, at least with Gale. Disappointing.
- August 25, 2010 at 9:41 AM
- Angela Craft said...
Melissa - I don't think it's terrible at all, but I think the ambiguity about Gale played into a lot of the greater ambiguities. One thing I did enjoy about this one was how explicitly war is hell and it's rarely black and white. So while I also wanted some conclusion on the bombs, I think it played into the greater theme of the book.
A showdown of sorts, however, would have been awesome. On the other hand, why did Prim have to die? The whole story started because Katniss didn't want Prim to die. And at the end of it all...Prim dies. For Katniss, on a personal level, what was the point of all she has endured if she has failed in her first goal?
- August 25, 2010 at 10:25 AM


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It's certainly been a while since I posted any words. Unfortunately I'm still not quite in the mood for anything too deep and existential, but I did want to share these two video clips. The first is from a National Geographic documentary on human evolution and shows what happens when chimpanzees are threatened by artificial leopards (it made me laugh!). And the second is from the brilliant 13 part documentary 'The Ascent of Man', by JacobBronowski, which reminded me a lot of Carl Sagan's Cosmos, and is well worth a watch.
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I am so excited about the email I received yesterday from Philo Hagen, founder of Hooping.org, letting me know that Goddess Hooping has now been published (as requested) on their Hooping Names Directory. Though I am still gearing up in preparation for launching my business as a Hoop Dance Teacher, I have been waiting for that listing before launching my blog and officially getting things rolling, as it were.
I have walked, or rather, hooped an unconventional path in my hoop dance journey. I became a certified Hoop Dance Teacher within a month of getting started with my first hoop. I took the teacher training first and the 12-Week class I intended to teach, later. I normally make a point of doing things 'the right way', and do my best not to make mistakes or get in over my head. With hoop dance all of that went out the window. I discovered so much passion I just wanted to get into the hoop and do it. I learned what I could as it was offered and have enjoyed every moment of it. I didn't care how many times I dropped the hoop or that my muscles were sore or that I had several bruises and more where those came from. I had never found anything else I loved doing as much as hooping and I enjoyed every moment of the process.
I met Christabel Zamor aka Hoop Girl at an introductory class she offered. I was already so taken with hooping that I knew I wanted to share it with others. I asked her if it was possible for me to take her Hoop Girl Teacher Training given that I was brand new to hooping. She told me that there was a lot to learn but if I had the passion for it, that would take me a long way as long as I was willing to do the work to learn the skills and I was welcome to enroll in the training. I signed up a couple of days later and practiced as much as possible before the training began just two short weeks later.
Though I was a decade older than anyone else, I was relieved to discover that there were a two or three others in the training with less experience than I. There were several experienced hoop dancers, too–some of whom were performers. Women came from Singapore, Ecuador, Canada and St. John, U. S. Virgin Islands, as well as Washington, D. C. and Los Angeles. We were a mixed group who shared a passion for hoop dance and sharing the joy we'd all found in the hoop with others. Christabel guided us through the steps to becoming certified to teach Hoop Girl classes over three full days.
Me with Christabel Zamor and Julie Greicius, her wonderful teaching assistant for our training.
So proud of myself. And now it was time to get down to work and learn the moves that make hoop dance possible.
Our Hoop Girl Graduation was on September 13, 2009. Since then I have taken the Hoop Girl Level One twelve-week series, studied hooping videos from many excellent hoop dancers and hooped countless hours. It has been quite a journey and I am now making plans to teach my first Hoop Dance Class.


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I have 4.5yr old male yellow and green parakeet named Marty. Marty has been sick since October and my avian vet does not know what is wrong with him. I am worried that we will not find a cure. His eye is secreting some kind of clear liquid causing his feathers to become wet around his left eye, matting them down. Also the skin around his eye appears to be swollen like something is blocking the pathway in his airway around his eye.
The vet prescribed Doxcycline 100mg capsules mixed with water at first which seemed to alleviate the "swelling" initially but when the two weeks of medicine was finished, his symptoms returned. Then we tried a .05mL Baytril solution that was given 2x day orally for ten days. Same results. Finally we tried a Tetracycline ointment that was applied to the left eye 3x day for ten days. The results were not as good as the first two medicines but the swelling did seem to be alleviated.
I also had blood work done and the results were not great but inconclusive. His calcium is 6.9 out of 10. He also has %8 eosinophils. The dr. actually told me he has no idea why the bird has the symptoms he does with the results he has.
My next step with the dr. is an endoscopy to see inside his esophagus to see if we can see anything. Please if you know anything don't hesitate to share :)
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Lawsuit Pending Regarding New Bedford's Parker St. Waste Site
The City of New Bedford is awaiting some key information on a pending lawsuit involving the City's former environmental consultant.
Michelle Paul, Director of Environmental Stewardship says a demand letter has been sent to Beta Group Inc., and a response has been received requesting information on the issue at hand. Paul tells WBSM News that information has been made available to Beta.
Mayor Mitchell sent the initial demand letter to Beta, after the company had labeled the wetlands behind Keith Middle School as decontaminated, which wasn't the case. Paul adds the City continues to pursue other companies responsible for contamination within the Parker Street Waste Site.
Meanwhile, progress on the Parker Street Waste Site is slow-going this time of year.
David Sullivan, Senior Project Manager for TRC, says a second pump has been installed in the high school's problematic mechanical room to increase the amount of contaminated water that's being processed.
He tells WBSM News a long-term solution to the contamination is in the works.
Sullivan says it's not clear when a final solution will be hammered out.
He adds the EPA is closely monitoring the air quality in the school's three closed classrooms, and is still searching for the source of contamination.