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Thursday after the First Sunday after Epiphany
Scripture: St. Mark 13 (NKJV)
1 Then as He went out of the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, "Teacher, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!"
2 And Jesus answered and said to him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone shall be left upon another, that shall not be thrown down."
3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately, 4 "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign when all these things will be fulfilled?"
5 And Jesus, answering them, began to say: "Take heed that no one deceives you. 6 For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and will deceive many. 7 But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but the end is not yet. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. These are the beginnings of sorrows.
9 "But watch out for yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will be brought before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations. 11 But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. 12 Now brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. 13 And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved.
14 "So when you see the 'abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not " (let the reader understand), "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 15 Let him who is on the housetop not go down into the house, nor enter to take anything out of his house. 16 And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. 17 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! 18 And pray that your flight may not be in winter. 19 For in those days there will be tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the creation which God created until this time, nor ever shall be. 20 And unless the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake, whom He chose, He shortened the days.
21 "Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'Look, He is there!' do not believe it. 22 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 23 But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand.
24 "But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; 25 the stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. 27 And then He will send His angels, and gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven.
28 "Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors! 30 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.
32 "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. 34 It is like a man going to a far country, who left his house and gave authority to his servants, and to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to watch. 35 Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming—in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning—36 lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. 37 And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!"
When studying this text the most important point to focus on is in verse 33 where we hear Jesus tell us "Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is." No one on Earth knows the exact moment of Christ's return, and the most certain sign there is of a charlatan is his claim of knowing the precise moment when the end is to arrive. The signs described by Jesus in this chapter and His reference to the prophecy of Daniel are meant to warn all His hearers that they must be ever vigilant in making use of the Means He has provided as they eagerly await His Second Coming.
The Daniel prophecy was fulfilled when the Temple in Jerusalem was utterly destroyed, bringing the Old Testament sacrifices to an end, though they had already been rendered obsolete by Christ's sacrifice at the Crucifixion. The Fig Tree is an illustration of God's control and order in all these events. The overarching message is one of comfort and assurance that we will not be taken by surprise if we remain faithful. His return is not going to be some secret event. All of creation will know when He bursts upon it to usher in the new Heavens and the new Earth.
We pray: O God, the protector of all who trust in You, without Whom nothing is strong and nothing is holy, multiply Your mercy on us that, with You as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal that we lose not the things eternal, and join the Ancient Church in praying "Come Lord Jesus, Come Quickly."; In Jesus Christ's Name. Amen.


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How The Statewides Did On General Assembly The Report CardMay. 16, 2009
Speaking of TFF Action's 2008-09 General Assembly Report Card (click here to see and/or print) — as we were Wednesday (see news release and statement and video) — there are three candidates for statewide office running for their respective party's nominations who currently sit in the General Assembly, and therefore merited scores on the TFF Action Report Card. They are: Democrat Creigh Deeds (governor), Republican Ken Cuccinelli and Democrat Steve Shannon (both for attorney general). Former Delegate Brian Moran, a Democrat running for governor, served only one of the two years the Report Card covers, so he is not included in it. (Note: These links are to the candidates' campaign sites. Those below are to their General Assembly sites.)
Report Card scores are on a 100-point scale, with 100 being the best possible rating.
Deeds: 23
Cuccinelli: 91
Shannon: 13
UPDATE TFF Action has had some inquiries concerning what another Democrat candidate for governor, former Delegate Brian Moran's, Report Card vote would have been if he had not "retired" prior to this year's session.
Based on his votes from the 2008 session, Delegate Moran would have scored an 80. He voted "pro-family" on 4 of 5 bills (right vote: student religious liberty, payday lending limits, HPV vaccine delay, and increase fuel tax; wrong vote: coerced abortion).
Perhaps that's why his collegues in the GA would yell out "statewide Moran" when he cast his vote in favor of legislation that the majority of his Democrat friends voted against.

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These promotions oriented USB drives include many factors such as printing, engraving of your logo, custom data uploading, personalised shape, designing and etc. Many mortar and small USB sellers in UK offer such services, but not many companies offer all of the above services entirely at a fair prices so that you can cut down your marketing budget and turn leads into sales in a very cost efficient manner.
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The Jerky Turkey Hunt Preview
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The hunt starts November 15 and runs for a month. The hunt blog is here, and there's an in-world group to help with hints when the time comes. I'm showing a few of my favorite gifts so far. Lots of neat indoor and outdoor decor in this hunt. I'm in love with this fully loaded Thanksgiving Table. It's a little primmy (115 with everything rezzed) but it's got everything you might want for a holiday feast.
Skin: [Eat Paste] Stuffing Skin (Milky)
Shape: [A N A T M Y] The Jerkey Turkey Hunt Gal
Jacket: Blanche's Boutique Chaqueta Lana Greta
Jeans: Classy-Fied Black High Waist Jeans
Necklace :WILD TURKEY: Chain (female)
Boots: [Moxie] Cozy Turkey Uggs
Hay Bales (with poses) Finishing Touches
Pillow (with multiple sits) Grumble
Thanksgiving Table (fully loaded, including food and dispenses cutlery) Shadow Moon
Background Texture RO!AACT (part of a set of textures)
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Dance Movement Therapy is psycho-therapeutic use of movement and dance for emotional, cognitive, social, behavioural and physical conditions (www.adta.org, 2008). It is a form of expressive (creative arts) therapy.
Dance Movement Therapist IDTAA – Professional Member of DTAA – Reg.No. 218-19
Fully Certified Practitioner of Functional Analysis
Soulful presence counsellor – Kairos Centre
Creator of Embodied Bellydance®
Heart Centred, Psycho-Physical Massage
Esoteric Healing
Member of the Sacred Dance Guild
I began to work with dance therapeutically many years before I became a qualified Dance Movement Therapist, although at the time I could not name the process the way that I can now. This is the gift that my training has giving me. As I reflect on what I did before I was trained I feel that it was good work, I feel when ones heart is in the right place you can not go wrong. Never the less I feel that Dance Movement Therapy need to be taken seriously as a fundamental therapeutic tool. As we move further into new millennium there is scientific research based evidence that DMT is be no mean a complementary therapy but in fact a primary therapy. I have an Advanced Diploma in Dance Movement Therapy with the IDTIA (International Dance Therapy Institute of Australia).
For a number of years I have been employed by various human services organisation and private clients as a Dance Movement Therapist.
My work has been and is with:
- Homeless adults mostly woman suffering from Mental disorders and Hear Voices Prague House, Kew, Victoria Australia (6 years)
- Four populations of adults with physical & intellectual disabilities. Sussex Neighborhood House, Coburg (2 years) and David House Yarraville, (4 years) Carynia Centre Coburg (2 years) Beautiful Babes program, Altona, Vic. Australia.
- Teenager with Mild intellectual disabilities, Hume Valley school, Broardmeadows Vic. Australia (2 years)
- Children and Teenagers who are severely physically and intellectually impaired, Yoralla,
- Women in Prison, for Somebodies Daughter Theatre company, Dame Philis Frost Prison, Deer Park, Vic. Australia ( 2 months)
- Individual session in my studio with 2 adults with Physical and intellectual disabilities, Ivanhoe, Vic Australia for 2 years.
- Physically and Intellectually disable adults, Villa Maria, kew Victoria
- Physically and Intellectually disable adults, Ostra,Marche, Italia
I have been primarily employed with the Physically and Intellectually Impaired of all ages. I thoroughly enjoy dancing and moving with this population. This population gives me great joy, they respond extremely well to Movement and Dance.
In this work I often incorporate my Middle Eastern dance skills.
In 2011 I included Lloyd Smith a very talented exceptional young man who is blind and 5 members of a very special group of adults called Sussex Creative Dance and Movement group in my production called Heart Curve.


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Can we just say? Bill Clinton. is. Bad. Ass.
Last Thursday, we went to the Purple Otter for Team Trivia. (Some of our teammates just love Team Trivia, but this blogger does not agree. You can make your own decision on that.)
Purple Otter is a bar that celebrates both the University of Wisconsin and otters, meaning we were predisposed to loving it, as we are Big Ten alumni and huge fans of otters holding hands. The Thursday specials are $3 Vodka Lemonades, $4 bombs, and $2.50 cheese quesadillas. We were all about taking advantage of food specials, but if you are feeling daring you can try the Philly Drops (the love child of crab rangoon and a philly cheesesteak) or the suckling pig (a true steal at $5.75)!
The bartender, Dave, is super nice. He also appears to take care of the entire bar single-handedly, so tip him well! He loves female country music singers–be prepared to hear your favorite Carrie Underwood and Shania Twain hits before trivia starts at 8.
Trivia is standard Team Trivia. One twist is that if no group gets an answer right, the MC just nixes the question and starts over again. The MC also alerted us to the Team Trivia answer of the day, where a random answer from every night's trivia is posted on the website. Who knew?
Team Limbic System, the eventual second place winners, were pretty cool except when unable to hide their disdain at some of our answers (just because we can't name 5 Todd Rundgren hits doesn't necessarily mean that he wasn't extremely prolific before our time…although, turns out, it does). Limbic system won $15 off next week's tab; the winners got $20 off next week.
Overall, trivia at Purple Otter is so-so. There's nothing really to distinguish it from any other Team Trivia night. We probably won't be back. But, if you live in the area, it could be a fun way to spend a Thursday night and not a lot of money.
Are you brave enough to try the Philly Drops? Leave a comment and let us know!
The Purple Otter
2706 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago
8 to 10:15pm
Free admission
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Man, we had a rough day with Baby Mako. He started to fuss last night, and basically didn't sleep for longer than an hour between midnight and three hours ago (a 21-hour stretch). At 8pm tonight, he finally closed his eyes for real sleep (3 hours, so far). Pam took care of him last night to let me sleep, since I'm back at work this week, and she is a wreck, today. I normally get up for one feeding at night (if there is enough pumped milk), and it was incredible to get to sleep for around 5.5 hrs.
Mako ate more than the usual amount today, but cried some even while feeding. Some of the crying led to big poops, but some never led to catharses of any kind. They are mysteries.
The picture in this post is actually me! Apparently, I cried, too.


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She Used to Talk so Much God-language
She traveled inside a hole.
She shouted and pointed
her gun of daisies.
Look as she becomes
smoke around the rooftiles.
She talks tigerlily
with antennae like thorns.
She used to talk to god
at a pew of park benches.
Thought god saw her under nape of moonlight
writing letters on breasts in ink.
And now?
She travels inside a smaller hole.


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Reaching from laboratory to patient bedside and out into the community, our research program looks at a variety of impactful approaches to whole-person health.
From the time Dr. Berman started the program in 1991, the team has excelled at obtaining research funding, from government organizations like the National Institutes of Health, private funders, corporations and foundations. We have secured over $50million of research funding and our research faculty have disseminated findings of their research in over 625 peer-reviewed articles. Read about our history here.
Seminal studies looked at the effectiveness of integrative therapies, such as acupuncture, mindfulness, nutrition, nutritional supplements, exercise, and herbal therapies, for health concerns like arthritis, back pain, Lyme disease and addiction.
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Current studies include nutrition and meditation for urban teens, effectiveness of a low-dose iron supplement for women with fatigue, food gardens for hospital employee morale and nursing home resident morale (pictured), effectiveness of a probiotic supplement for adults with gastrointestinal symptoms, how families cope with death, and more. Learn more about our current research studies here.
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Our Center also coordinates the Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field, an NIH-funded program that evaluates and disseminates worldwide literature on complementary and integrative therapies. See Cochrane reviews on complementary and integrative therapies here. Visit the full Cochrane CAM website here.
Our collaborators span the globe – Duke University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, University of California San Francisco, Hong Kong University, Chinese University of Hong Kong and University of Zurich, just to name a few. Most of the work, however, is done by our research team right here in Baltimore. Learn more about our core team members here.


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Give some of your money and some of your time to nonprofit groups. I recommend choosing a local organization like a shelter or museum so you can see the direct benefit of your participation, rather than a celebrity-supported cause – they already get plenty of attention.
Category Archives: Gratitude
#268 You will want some things that you will not get.
You don't get everything you want in life. That's all there is to say about that.
#267 Mother's Day is more than a "Hallmark holiday."
You won't really appreciate this until you become a mother yourself.
#263 Accept chivalry.
When your father and I started dating, I was shocked by the way he held every door for me and grasped my hand when I stepped off a low curb. Despite being secretly smitten by these gestures, in my self-righteous youth, I responded with ridiculous assertions that I could do it myself. I kept up this charade until the day he bluntly told me to lay off. He knew I was perfectly capable of the simple task of opening a door; he just wanted to do it for me! Then and now, I revel in your father's dedication to old-fashioned chivalry: He still walks to the passenger side of the car to open the door for me; he refuses to allow me to carry heavy things; and he insists that I wrap myself in his coat, even though I knew it would be a cold night and left my warm jacket at home because it didn't coordinate with my dress. This is what's known as gallantry. Know that you aren't entitled to it, and you can't expect it, but in those rare cases when you find it beating down your door, embrace it! Also, thank your father for showing you how it's done.
#228 When your tax bill goes up, revel in all the libraries, schools, and roads you are helping to maintain.
And really, a higher tax bill means you've made more money. Take pride in that and in your contribution to the civil services those taxes pay for.
#226 Leave a decent tip.
People who work for tips earn their livelihoods at your mercy. A tip is not a tool to coerce the server or hairstylist to indulge your whims; it's simply the currency of service jobs. An adequate job requires a standard tip, and outstanding service is rewarded with a bigger one. Don't think of a tip as a supplemental cost; it is as integral to your purchase as the tax you pay. This is something you will really embrace once you have the opportunity to slave away in a tip-earning position. Doing that job will teach you a genuine respect for service workers, and to tip generously.
#221 If love were enough, no one would ever die.
Yet death is inevitable. Mourning invites magical thinking; you may wonder what you might have done differently to alter what has happened, whether a person would still be alive if you had only loved better or more. Your love can't keep death at bay, my daughter. But it can comfort you. There is nothing more I can say about grieving; you just grieve.
#219 Everyone is a hypocrite.
Hypocrisy is not the blanket failure it's made out to be; we all act in ways that conflict with the image we want to reflect or the values we want to embody. Try not to pigeonhole people with expectations; be forgiving of this inconsistency, both in yourself and in others.
#200 Take only what you need.
When things are free, it's easy to overindulge. If you take ten bananas because the bananas are free, you'll likely end up with eight rotten bananas covered in flies while another person is left tragically bananaless. Take what you're going to use and leave the rest for someone else.


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Using geolocation data, the credit card company proposes a plan that will only allow card transactions when a users' smartphone is within close proximity.
With hacks, stolen credit card data, and identify fraud constantly on the rise, some credit card companies are looking into how to better beef up security.
MasterCard announced Tuesday that it has partnered with mobile technology company Syniverse to make it more difficult for unauthorized users to buy goods with nabbed credit cards. While working to heighten credit card security is nothing new, MasterCard's most recent plan is a bit different because it involves users' smartphone geolocation while they're traveling abroad.
The idea is that a users' credit card cannot be used unless it is within close range of their cell phone. For instance, if someone is traveling in Mexico, but their card is supposedly swiped in Canada, the transaction will be declined.
Lots of times credit cards are declined when people use them in foreign countries without notifying their banks they are traveling. MasterCard's smartphone geolocation feature would also avoid this issue.
Along with the amped up security, MasterCard will also offer travelers prepaid data packages in order to ensure their smartphone's GPS is turned on without incurring expensive roaming fees.
"This collaboration of two global technology leaders opens up a whole new range of possibilities for end users, ensuring a seamless payment and mobile experience," MasterCard president of Global Strategic Alliances Hany Fam said in a statement. "By leveraging the speed and intelligence of our global network and combining it with geolocation solutions, we are enabling your MasterCard to uniquely work where you and your phone are, anywhere in the world."
It seems MasterCard and Syniverse's new plan is a half step toward digital wallets, which have been on the rise the past couple of years. It appears many major credit card companies are on the path to one day offer users a way to pay for items with only a smartphone.
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It has been 7 years since I felt in love with her. I knew we are a perfect match for each other. I guess it is a case of meeting the right people at the wrong time. She had just coupled up with this guy and there is nothing I could do about it.
In this 7 years, she had gone abroad and completed her studies. It has been 2 years since she returned back to Malaysia and today she is working for a very reputable organization in Penang.
What hurts me the most in these 7 years is not that she isn't my gf, but the fact that she has been in an unhealthy relationship. The guy who is with her has been torturing her mentally and hurting her emotionally.
Especially during the time she was aboard. As she wasn't settling in well in the new environment, she felt sick often and was generally very weak. In addition to that, this guy would always hurt her and make her cry. I felt so angry and helpless to watch the girl I am in love with being destroyed bit by bit.
I used to call every week while she was there, just to cheer her up and make her smile. I wished I could have just told her to leave him and be with me. I would have taken care of her like a queen, but that would have been unethical to do.
I was so angry at the guy. He had the best girl in the world with him and yet he treated her like trash. Sometimes I wonder why would men do this to the woman they love. How do they find it within themselves to hurt the very being they fell in love with. If he was unhappy with her, he could have just left instead of destroying her self-esteem.
Yet I never understood, despite being bullied in a relationship, she never left him. She stood by his side and choose to remain in the relationship. She was the definition of loyalty in a relationship. I couldn't help but to fall in love with her even more. She was that one of kind woman and she wasn't mine.
To be honest, I did try to move on from her during this period of time. I tried dating a couple of woman but I could hardly hold a conversation with them over dinner and eventually would lose interest in them. I couldn't really tell people why I would stop dating someone but deep in me I knew it was because I was still in love with her. Call me crazy, but she was the only girl I could see being my partner although she was never mine.
One fine day, I received a SMS from her. Back then in 20055 SMS was the thing for us as what Whatsapp is for people today. The moment I got the text from her, I knew she was going through a rough day as always. I just didn't know in what way was her boyfriend torturing today.
"Hi pa, how are you doing?" She texted.
"I'm good. Just a little tired down with work. How are you doing ma?" I texted.
"Erm, not good. I actually broke up a couple of weeks ago. I've been a mess since that." She texted.
I froze for a moment. I couldn't believe what I just saw. I had to read it back a couple of times just to make sure I was seeing it right. I read it back again and yes it does say that she did broke up. I was literally over the moon in joy.
There was a huge smile on my face. As much as I was happy to know that the girl of my dreams was single, I was happier with the fact that she is now no longer in a damaging relationship.
"Are you there pa. No reply from you? Sorry if I am disturbing you." She texted.
"Sorry, I was doing something just now. No worries you are not disturbing me. When did this happen? How have you been coping?" I texted.
"It's been really hard. I have been with him for so many years and I don't know how to deal with this. I haven't talked to anyone about it. I don't know why I am texting to you about it." She texted.
I could feel her pain in the text she sent. Once again I felt horrible about myself for not being there for her to comfort. It was here were I thought of something.
"Do you have any plans Friday night ma. Let me take you out for dinner." I texted.
"What? You must be crazy. I'm in Penang and you are in Kl. That's like a 5 hour drive. No pa it's ok." She texted.
"Haha no ma, actually I am coming to Penang this weekend for a holiday. Coming there on Friday and going back on Sunday. So yeah come let's meet up on Friday. We never met each other after our university days." I texted.
"Hmm, you've already planned the trip is it? Then ok la. You are coming with a friend right? Have you booked your room" She texted.
"Haha yeah it is a planned and yes done with all the booking already. I am coming with a friend. So let's meet up Friday night Okey?" I texted.
"Yeah sure. I got to go now. I'll see you Friday." She texted.
I ended the SMS conversation with a huge grin on my face. I was so happy that I am finally going to see her and this time she is actually single. I quickly picked up my phone and called my best friend.
"Cha, you are my best friend right?" I said.
"Yeah, but why are you asking me this. What is it that you want from me?" He said.
"We are going to Penang this Friday for a vacation. Let's take half day on Friday and leave to Penang and come back on Sunday. I'll drive and look for a room to stay. No questions asked cha." I said.
"Okey you decided already right, then why you asking me. Let's go Penang. It's been a while since I went there too. But somehow I feel suspicious about this plan. So randomly you are calling me. Hmm it is Okey. You are my friend and I'll follow you." He said with a doubtful tone.
"Thanks Cha. I love you!" I said before hanging up the phone.
So yeah I actually had no plans at all to go for a vacation at all, but I knew I had to go and see her. She is hurt and could do with some companion. What's the point loving a girl if you are willing to go the distance to make her smile? She was worth travelling every mile to make her smile. That was how much I loved her.
That Friday came and I was driving to Penang with my best friend.
"Cha, let's go to Gurney Drive for dinner later." He said.
"Erm actually Cha, tonight I have made a different dinner plan for us. We are meeting a friend of mine for dinner at the mainland." I said hesitantly.
"Is that friend of yours a girl?" He asked.
"Erm yes cha." I said.
"And this whole sudden trip to Penang, it is to see her right?" He said.
"Haha yes cha, it is to see her." I said with an innocent looking smile on my face.
"I knew it! I knew the moment you suddenly called me out for a vacation itself, I knew something wasn't right. You wanted to see her means you should have gone yourself right. Why you bringing me along." He asked.
"No Cha, if I go alone means it will be very obvious. Plus I already told her I am coming with a friend. You are the only friend who would follow me without asking. So that's why you. Sorry Cha, I love you." I said.
"Good, very good. Why am I even friends with you?" He said sarcastically.
"It's all fate." I said.
And we continued our drive to Penang. We eventually reached there around 5, checked in to our hotel, took a quick bath before driving to the mainland to meet her for dinner. The three of us met up and we had dinner.
It was so good to make her laugh over dinner. That's all I ever wanted, which is to make her smile and be happy. After dinner, she and I took a walk by the beach as my friend was smart enough to give us space and not be the 3rd wheel.
"How are you doing ma? How have you been coping with things?" I asked.
"I don't know. It's been really tough. I'm just taking it one day at a time." She said.
"Can I tell you something ma?" I asked.
"Yeah sure." She said.
"I am actually very happy you broke up with him. I've known you for so many years and have seen how you have been in your relationship. Breaking up is the best thing you could have ever done." I said.
"Hmmm, I don't know ma. I am just so lost and clueless at the moment pa." She said.
"You deserve to be happy ma. You've been through out in the last couple of years and now is your moment to be happy again. I want to be the person that makes you smile again ma." I said.
"What do you mean?" she asked with a little anger in her tone.
"Ma, I have known you for about 7 years now and I have been in love with you the second I first you. You walked pass the staircase near the library and you smiled. I felt in love you right at the moment. I have been waiting 7 years to tell you this and I am not sure if this is the right time but girl I love you and will go the distance to make you happy once again." I said while holding her hand.
"Please don't do this. Not now. I can't deal with this right now pa. It been only like a month. I am not ready for this again. In fact I don't think I will ever be ready again. It was 7 years of hell for me with him. He broke me and shattered me into pieces. I am no longer the same person anymore. I need to find myself back again and the last thing I want now is another relationship. It is just too scary and I hate it." She said as tears role down her
"Why are you telling me this now? Why didn't you tell me this back then when you saw me in university. You know, I actually also liked you. I would have said yes to you instead of him. Now it is all too late. I can't go through this again." She said.
Those words pierced my heart sharper then a dagger could. As much it was painful for her to say all this, it hurt me even more hearing it. She could have been my girl only if I have acted quicker back then.
The pain in her voice says it all how much she was broken by him. I understood where she was coming from. She needed time to find herself back again. It could take 1 month, 1 year or maybe even her life time. The last thing I should be doing now is pushing her back again into a relationship although I know I can make her the happiest girl in the world.
We continued speaking a little more before we headed of separate ways. It wasn't just that night we parted ways, but that was also the last time we ever saw each other. That was back in 2005 and now it's 2017. That's 15 years already.
After that night the amount of times we texted each other also reduced over time. I guess she needed her own space to build herself again and that means staying away from me too. We drifted apart over time and years later I met the women I would eventually get married.
The little boy's proposal to my daughter today lead to the question was my wife my first love and that trigged the beautiful memory of mine on my real first love. It was getting late and I told my daughter that we should get back home. It was that time when I heard someone talking to me.
"Hi pa, do you remember me?" said a female voice.
I turned around and I was shocked to see who it was. It was her. The girl I first felt in love with 20 years ago.
*To Be Continued*
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Hi all!!
We've had a great Disney food week, including getting more info on the new Disney World Starbucks on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom! Stay tuned for more in-depth reviews of the new baked goods coming up soon!
In the meantime, I hope you had a great first day of Summer this week! Let's take a peek at more of the fun food news happening around the Disney universe…
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We've gathered this week's food news from your favorite Disney destinations!
- The 2013 Walt Disney World Disney Dining Plans (Quick Service, Standard, and Deluxe) have increased in price.
- UK Residents can now book a Walt Disney World holiday with FREE dining for select 2014 dates.
- A Taco Truck was spotted in Downtown Disney Orlando!
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This week's finds are for our seafood fans. Check out these dishes with lobster!
DFB Reader Meredith sent this fabulous tweet: "Thanks @DisneyFoodBlog for the rec. Went to Boardwalk Bakery for lunch and got the lobster roll!" Looks awesome!
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Can we write letters in English, or do they have to be in German?
German is better ... for the censorship.
But I don't speak German and I don't want to hunt down a translator, that's why I asked if the letters HAVE to be in German.
It's the political content that won't make it past the censors, not the English language, because.....
"Monika is getting letters from China, from Russia, from everywhere"
-- Alfred Schaefer
Thank you for supporting Monika and all the other persecuted Revisionists you always support.


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Today is International Women's Day.
And before you ask, yes, there is an International Men's Day, it's November 19th. So there.
I've been lucky to be surrounded by fantastically strong women my entire life. Women who have been through so much it's actually indescribable. First, of course, is my mother. I haven't really gone into detail about her life and what made her an incredibly strong person previously because, well, it would have been an invasion into her privacy. I feel guilty doing so now, even though she's gone.
My mother faced hardship from the minute she was born. She was continually given up into foster care by my grandmother off and on for years, for reasons I was never really clear on besides the fact that it was easier for my grandmother that way. She was a resident of reform schools and mental hospitals in her very young youth, something they routinely did with kids back in the day. She went through sexual abuse, physical abuse and emotional abuse by numerous people, including my own father. She wasn't perfect; she had some emotional issues until the day she died. But despite all of that she raised four children by herself. Four children who are now all successful adults (if I do say so myself), who are that way because she was the one who raised us. We are very lucky to have had her, even when she drove us crazy. We miss her dearly every day.
My grandmother, despite her flaws, worked hard and followed her own will at a time when doing so was looked down upon. That meant being the only girl in her family to not marry another Italian. No, grandma went on to marry and divorce an irish man, and then followed that up with a marriage to another irish man. She followed her heart into forbidden love in between, but didn't let that love break her down when it wasn't meant to be.
There are my sisters, Angel and Susan, Joy and Nancy, each with their own battle scars and some who never made it out of the fight (we miss you, Joy). But each of them have given the world the amazing gift of their children, and the world is a better place because they are in it. Growing up with sisters is a special thing (just ask my brother, Peter), especially as the youngest. There's so much you learn about life from your sisters, everything from how to deal with your first period, to how to dress for your first high school dance. My sisters were my first friends, even when we hated each other.
And then there are my friends. I don't make friends easily. I'm an introvert who takes a while to warm up to people. But I have been lucky enough to be surrounded by such phenomenal women, particularly in my youth. Some, like Amanda, Kate, and Darla helped me grow into the woman that I am today and have given me the best memories a girl could ask for. Some, like Jasmine, Sara, Alice, Jennifer and others know me as the woman I am today and are helping me become the woman I will be tomorrow.
I wouldn't be where I am today without these amazing women. I cannot find the proper words to thank you for all that you have given me.
Happy International Women's Day to you all.


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1. Open a command window. Click Start > Run and type CMD, and then click OK.
2. At the command prompt, type vssadmin list providers, and then press ENTER.
3. Confirm that the list shows Microsoft VSS providers listed as:
- Microsoft Software Shadow Copy provider 1.0
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I am sorry to tell you, but America has been slipping over the years. Unfortunately it goes much deeper than it appears on the surface. America has been involved in enslaving the developing countries of the world with debt and forcing them to sell their resources for pennies on the dollar to big American companies. We have become the bullies of the world, exploiting weaker nations for what we want. Why do you think Americans have a bad reputation across the world? It goes much deeper than fast food and laziness.
John Perkins has been involved in some of these terrible crimes against humanity. He was an Economic Hitman who worked for a third party organization that was hired by the CIA to bribe and indebt the developing nations of the world that had valuable resources. After years of being involved in this behavior he realized that it was destroying the world and the average person is not even aware of what is going on. He got out of the corrupt business he was in and has spoken out about these issues ever since.
He is the author of the book "Confessions of An Economic Hitman", "The Secret History Of The American Empire" and many other books. He has done many interviews including confessions of an economic Hitman, which had a segment that appeared in the film Zeitgeist: Addendum (below), but you can see the full interview here. He also is involved with the Speaking Freely series and started it off with vol. 1. He has great interviews about The Secret History of the American Empire and many other topics.
He has traveled the world and has become a vey intelligent man. He has a grasp on the bigger picture and what is truly going on today. He understands that there are fundamental problems built into our system to keep the world's wealth in the hands of a few. John Perkins knows that the future lies in our hands. He even has knowledge of many indigenous cultures and their spiritual beliefs and even prophesies.
I will let John Perkins tell you what is going on himself. He is well spoken and easy to understand.
I strongly recommend you look into the works of John Perkins and understand for yourself what is really going on. We live in a world where it is hard to know who to believe. According to David Hume you should only listen to first person testimonies. Otherwise the chance is greater that that person has been deceived, or that person is trying to deceive you. John Perkins has been personally involved with what he talks about and has come to this understanding through his involvement. We need to take some time out of our day and listen to what he has to say.
Speaking Freely: Vol. 1 With John Perkins
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I was just telling Amber and Ruby about the spaghetti incident. Amber couldn't believe letting perfectly good leftovers go to waste while Ruby misunderstood thinking there might still be some available. Sorry girls waste not want not isn't everybody's style.
As a little diversion, I thought I'd lead you down the my garden path. Things are late this year but it's prettier than ever.
Ruby likes to jump right in!
Isn't the garden path inviting? See what you're missing Ralph?
I still remember when we first moved here in 1999 and had a scale model of the back yard drawn out on grid paper; the yard was devoid of a single living thing at the time. The neighbor looked at it and asked "don't you have the grass and the beds backwards?" Um, no, I don't think so. "Oh well, it will never actually look that way," he follows up. Well, you know something? It doesn't usually pay off to underestimate me. What does pay off is to model it first. Ruby fancies herself a model.
She's been told she's pretty, smart, and sweet a few too many times I think. But telling her she's as pretty as a pink sunflower is just over the top.
Her little ego is getting swollen, so I'd better tone it done. Just keep in mind that the things you imagine can be realized if you set your mind to them. You just need to follow the right path...
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Now that summer is officially over, we need to get our brains back into high gear to tackle a new work year. This edition of the Carnival of HR does just that by passing along a wonderful grade book full of content that all HR pros and employees need to be effective in the work… [read more]
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Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
Can dogs lie? No, I don't mean hanging around on the sofa but actually communicate a falsehood? Curiosity was killing the cat, so to speak, so I put the question to the Dali Lama of the Internet to see what I could find out. I didn't find much. Not even my fav Cesar Millan really… [read more]
Leadership Commandments…Personal or Otherwise
I received this gem of a poem from one of my clients. We've been working together on an intervention to help his department and collective organization get employees more engaged. Tough thing to do, given folks don't get recognition or even raises, really and job satisfaction is very high. Just the fact that he sent this to… [read more]
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Just finished reading Ben Eubanks' blog on men in HR for his "National Geographic Exclusive" and it struck me enough to stop what I was doing and start writing. Not that I don't LIKE writing a session description for a total rewards seminar, but… Good question to explore – why is it that men have traditionally… [read more]


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With the on-campus freshman population growing every year, the question on everybody's mind is "How will we house the freshmen as well the current on-campus students?" Gilbert Hall, the current freshman dorm, can house 459 students. With that number having already been surpassed at the beginning of the fall semester, there is a clear need for supplemental housing. Many of the upperclassmen buildings such as Patterson, Selden, Reed and Stickney have been on the UWA campus for over 40 years. These buildings have had minor renovations over the years but how many more years will the university be able to hold on to these very old buildings?
If housing were to build a new residence hall, it would take a minimum of a year a half to build on a rushed schedule. This short timeframe would also bring up safety and longevity concerns. Depending on the layout and amenities they decide to put in the new dorm, it's estimated cost could meet or surpass the price of Hoover Phase Two, which is over $3,000 each year. In Hoover Phase Two, the layout is apartment-style with four single rooms, two baths, kitchen and living room. This layout, in my opinion, would be the best option for the new hall. This dorm should be co-ed like the other dorms on campus, unless administration decides otherwise.
My next concern is the potential location of the new dorm. Location plays a big part in where students plan to live. Many students try to live closer to the majority of their classes. From Hoover Apartments, for example, it is about a two-minute drive and a ten-minute walk to the closest education facility, Wallace Hall. With plentiful open space on that side of campus, the new building would most likely be at the back of the campus. Depending on where it is located, the building may not be an attractive living space for the students who don't have cars or some other form of transportation.
The current parking for on-campus living is limited at certain dorms, such as Hoover Apartments and Patterson, because the parking lots are smaller. Hoover and Patterson parking lots have their parking spaces directly in front of the dorms, as does Reed. Unlike Hoover and Patterson, the other dorms on campus have other parking lots the residents are able to park in that are in front of or surrounding the dorm. With the new facility, if housing decides to put the parking lot directly in front of the dorm like with Hoover and Patterson, they should consider creating a visitor's section. The current issue with on-campus parking is visitors often take up the parking spots allocated for the residents, which forces the residents to park in other lots and walk back to their rooms. There is an undeniable need for visitor parking at the new facility.
We have discussed on-campus housing, but what about the students who don't live on campus? Should it be easier to find off-campus housing options? There are several apartment complexes, manufactured homes and houses up for rent in Livingston. The average rent and utilities vary based on where the student decides to live and if he or she has a roommate(s). The students who decided to live off-campus also have to compete with people in the community for rental space. Options for off-campus living are not always guaranteed as a reliable form of housing in this community. Many of the universities that surround UWA offer off-campus apartments to house students. Most students stay in these furnished apartments along with three roommates. Some apartments even come with washer and dryer unit. This could be a viable solution to eliminate some housing troubles in the future.
When asked if it was more affordable to live off campus, there were varied answers from students. Many UWA students said the cost was about the same, but you seem to have more freedom when you live off campus. Sarah Hansen, who is a current off-campus student, stated that living on campus was cheaper in her opinion, but that living off campus gives her the option to stay over the break without paying the extra fees. When a student lives off campus, he or she has to be more independent than students who live on campus. The students who live in this county have to pay rent, utilities, and food if they don't have an on-campus meal plan. If the school provided off-campus options, some of this financial responsibility could be reduced. The National Center for Education Statistics stated that 43 percent of full-time undergraduate students are employed, and some of these students are working an average of 50 hour or more weekly. With these insights, I believe that it is financially easier for most to stay on campus.
Many questions and decisions will have to be made as this year progresses and the new resident hall comes into question. What will happen to the dorms the University decided to shut down, like Sisk? Will they turn into academic buildings like Spieth, or will they be demolished? Will students have the option to have single rooms if they continue to use the dorms? How many students would this new dorm hold? Would this dorm be open to all students or a specific classification? We will all just have to wait and see what the answer to these questions will be in the coming months.


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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Dear Customer, Supplier and Business Partner.
Once again, we head towards the holiday season; a magic time for families and friends, a busy time for stores and retailers. At LEMAN, we are continuously striving to deliver high quality to accommodate the increasing freight volumes and trade – and therefore increased pressure on the transport industry.
In 2018 the LEMAN acquisition of FinLogistics in Finland and the brand-new warehouse with state-of-the-art facilities in Norway, supports our aim to offer you an even better service and a stronger network.
2018 was also the year in which we launched our new CSR program, LEMAN Relay. A lot of dedicated employees have spent their spare time committing to charitable purposes; run for Childhood Cancer in Miami, Veterans Outreach in Wisconsin, Médecins Sans Frontières initiatives in Norway, and Relay For Life supporting cancer research in UK and Denmark, just to name a few.
In 2019 we wish to further develop our CSR program and we look forward to presenting our initiatives to you during 2019.
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DJ LALA, En Las Nubes Productions, & Butterfly Angel Entertainment presents: A short artistic film written and produced by DJ LALA. Directed by Alexa Polar. Featured dancer: Bboy KMEL. Music production by J. Business, Captain, Phaizrok, and Eraserface. Graffiti artists: Vel9, Feel1, Kenos1. Make up stylist: Laura Richardson. Jewelry stylist by: Ebony's Jewelz. Fashion wardrobe by: Dj LaLa.
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Welfare and Institutions Code Section (WIC) § 5847 states that county mental health programs shall prepare and submit a 3-year Program and Expenditure Plan (Plan) and Annual Updates for Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) programs and expenditures.
Plans and Annual Updates must be adopted by the county Board of Supervisors and submitted to the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) within 30 days after Board of Supervisor adoption.
WIC § 5848 states the mental health board shall conduct a public hearing on the draft 3-year program and expenditure plan at the close of the 30-day comment period.
WIC § 5891 states that MHSA funds may only be used to pay for MHSA programs.


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I know some of you are totally opposed to breast implants, but I think it depends on the girl's body type – although I'm sure we can all think of a few frankenstein boob jobs that have totally wrecked a girl's appeal.
Do you dig Sheyla's behemoths, or do you prefer the shot below of Heidi and her itty bitty titties? Is all-natural always best, or can good breast augmentation enhance a girl's natural beauty? And can you name the best and worst boob jobs in vivthomas.com's history?
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Signs and screen printing are like two kids from the same colorful, wacky family. Although they have the same parents (communication and commerce), one is way bigger, older, and more mature, if you can call getting draped around the exterior of a high-rise building 100 feet in the air "mature." The sibling, "silk screening," is younger and more adventurous, with interests in consumer electronics, T-shirts, and decorative arts, to name but a few growing segments. Both are practiced by few, yet found everywhere, on everything, in everything.
The men and women who work in sign and screen-printing companies know they are a big part of the visual fabric of our modern civilization, even though most people take all the graphics, signage, and functional printing for granted. Every two-bit college has art and design courses, but very few are training workers specifically for our industry. It doesn't seem to be high on anyone's list as a career path. That's sad, because we offer one the most creative, challenging, and interesting work environments. What we do is important too, and not just for communicating a discount sale at the corner store. We insiders know the truth: Remove signs and screen printing from the modern world and it comes to a screeching, crashing halt.
Imagine a world without signs and screen printing:
Roadways, cities and buildings with no wayfinding signage? What a mess that would be. "But you could still use your cell phone," you might be thinking. No, you can't—it's made using screen printing too! "OK, no worries, I'll just get in the car. Wait—where are the instruments and controls?!" You freak out and crash.
A white van shows up at the crash scene. It's an EMS ambulance, but nobody can tell without the markings on the outside of the vehicle. Then a massive traffic jam forms because there are no road signs and the traffic lights don't work because the printed circuits controlling everything are gone. The paramedics jump out of the van, dressed all in white too, with no logos or identifiers. They see that your heart has stopped and spring into rescue mode. But damn, the defibrillator doesn't work—the contact pads were screen printed and the control panels, too.
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1. Lena Dunham hilariously interviewing my girl Mindy Kaling for Rookie/Rolling Stone.
2. How to make your own pumpkin spice latte syrup from FIGS of all things, brought to you by House of Earnest. I mean, you'll never catch me in the kitchen trying to make this (too busy bloggin'), but maybe you will and give me some?
3. Apartment 34 has some hot fall trends for the home including GOLD KITCHEN CABINETS #baller
4. A true mad man artist has his first art show at the age of 100 on Fast Company (above)
5. Do you guys read Hommemaker? Man, this guy just slays me. Check out his "Six Shocking Facts About Fire Island."
6. How cool are these Parisian rooftops on Honestly WTF?
7. Traveling Shopaholic has a post about packing for a year-long trip. Can you imagine?
8. The above was written by Taylor Fields from Calloway Rose. She is on a yearlong journey around the world and is an extremely talented and hilarious writer. You have GOT to check out her blog.
9. The Chriselle Factor showed off her drool-worthy closet.
10. Four Pins shows us the abomination that is the Suitsie AKA a suit onesie.
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2017 Artists
Alison ter Haar - Venue 12
Fused glass decorative items, dishes and jewellery.
I enjoy the variety that can be achieved when fusing glass, and the process of undertaking something practical. Your mind is totally absorbed in what you are creating, which can be both relaxing and invigorating. Most of the items I produce are fused glass, i.e. melted in a kiln to bind them together. I make a variety of items ranging from jewellery, and small decorative dishes, to small window hangings and larger dishes.
Kate Westcott - Venue 2
Hand-printed table linen, scarves, lampshades and more.
I produce a range of contemporary hand-printed linen. Designs are from my drawings of our English countryside and gardens, and screen-printed onto linen, using environmentally friendly inks. The printing process is followed by curing the prints to make them fast. The range includes tablecloths, tea towels, napkins, runners, cushions and small lampshades.
Jane Woodman - Venue 12
Abstract paintings, textiles and mixed media.
My approach can be spontaneous, letting the figurative elements disperse into abstraction reinforces the relationship between the real and the imagined, reflecting the way I experience the world. In allowing the process of painting to develop instinctively, by combining both the deliberate and the element of chance, permitting the paintings to take on a life of their own. The synthesis of these contrasting elements, moving between abstraction and the real, together with my emotional response results in the ultimate vista.
Sally Gardiner - Venue 1
Individually hand built farm, wild and domestic animals.
Inspired by a life long affair with the countryside and living on a farm in rural Somerset, Sally is offered ample opportunity to engage and create the characteristics of both wild and domestic animals she encounters. Hares, a once common feature of the fields and downs, are a particular favourite of hers. Her two pet Belgian Hares, Harry and Simon pose willingly for her as she sculpts directly from life.
Diana Connor - Venue 3
Children's clothes, textiles and paintings
Founder member of Bath Society of Botanical Artists, Member of Marwell International Wildlife Art Society and UK Coloured Pencil Society. Diana is on a journey of self discovery and paints from her heart as she has never had any formal training. Colour pencils are her first choice of mediums but now exploring all other mediums including textiles.
Her abstract works are vibrant, fluid and unique that evolve through interaction or rejection of mixing mediums. These dreamscape paintings depict serene or invigorating images that relax or stimulate the soul.
Anna Hurwitz - Venue 3
Textile sculptures using vegetables, copper wire and other fibres.
Textile designer - weaver - at present I am interested in sculptural forms. I am quite experimental and use vegetables, leaves, copper wire, fishing line and other fibres in my work.
Karen George - Venue 2
Acrylic & mixed media paintings.
Karen is an artist based in High Littleton. Her work is broadly abstract, depicting landscapes and seascapes - inspired by the quality of light and energy in the natural environment. She paints predominantly in acrylic on board using a combination of palette knives, brushes and rags to capture beautiful skies in her work but is increasingly working in mixed media.
Karen runs workshops for art groups and at her studio. Commissions welcome.
Jo Whiteland - Venue 12
Vibrant batik paintings & prints inspired by the natural world.
I produce original batik paintings inspired by the natural world. Using a fine cotton lawn fabric as the canvas I use layers of hot wax as a resist and fabric dyes to produce vibrant colourful paintings. A final dip in a dye bath produces the characteristic crackle effect.
Original batik paintings are framed, and some are produced as limited edition giclee prints and cards. Commissions welcome
Penny Richards - Venue 3
Mixed media paintings with collage, also watercolours.
I am a painter based in Keynsham. Using watercolours or acrylics with collage I paint a wide range of subjects, from figures in movement to quiet but textural landscapes, I particularly enjoy painting sheds and allotments! However I do paint other subjects and have recently taken part in several courses in Sussex on painting the moving figure. Drawing had to be speedy and in my case were not at all accurate which gives them some sort of zany charm!
I offer day courses called Sketching and Painting Walks and Wanderings where small groups walk in beautiful countryside, stop every so often to look at the scene and sketch or paint.
Linda O'Gorman - Venue 11
Travels views in mixed media.
My work is drawing based and mixed media. I trained as an illustrator, and have worked as an art tutor/picture framer/portrait artist.
Nowadays, I work on travel views; architecture, coastal scenes and landscapes. I enjoy life drawing and portraiture still but don't tend to focus on people in my pictures.
My most recent work is inspired by a trip to Venice, using ink pastels, acrylics and oil pastels.
Terry Bridgeman - Venue 5
Images of landscape, arboreal and riparian scenes.
Impressionist and abstract type work using a wide variety of media.
Janet Jackson - Venue 6
Photography, digital art & paintings.
Photography, digital artist and painting. Mainly I like to photograph landscapes, seascapes, reflections and flowers. I enjoy creating montages with a theme and manipulating images; I work on a number of projects at the same time.
Shuya Cheng - Venue 9
Intricate free hand embroidery & abstract prints.
Shuya divides her time in her studio between creating abstract paintings, primarily in acrylic but utilising a wide range of techniques and multi-media, and using her sewing machine to explore patterns, shapes and structures found in the world around us through free-hand embroidery. Her inspiration comes from both Western and Eastern culture. The themes in her work vary but are rooted in her upbringing, culture and the transitions, personal and geographical, that she has experienced.
Shelagh Hetreed - Venue 2
Vibrant batiks & photographs, translating the nature surrounding me and my travels in Africa.
My medium is Batik, drawing with hot wax on cloth, dyeing with vibrant colours, building tones that 'resist' wax.
My inspiration is the immediate countryside, especially the coal canal basin ponds as well as my travels.
I also photograph the seasons, giving significance to the unremarkable, through my minds eye and the lens.
I am art educator, and artist, tutoring for Bath College.
I am also exhibiting recent batik teaching while visiting Senegal and Zimbabwe.
Christine Weaver - Venue 12
Acrylic Landscape Artist
Landscapes expressing tranquillity, light & colour.
Mark Rushton - Venue 9
Colourful, vibrant, tactile and original hand built ceramics
I make hand built ceramics and some sculptural pieces, heavily influenced by my interest in the ancient world and the beauty of nature. I work with a range of different clays and use primitive hand building techniques, symbology and colour to create vibrant tactile art pieces. Often firing my work with the traditional Japanese method of Raku after falling in love with its original, unpredictable and slightly dangerous nature.
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Roger Billingham - Venue 6
Oil paintings and pen & ink drawings on hand-made paper
I am a self-taught artist working in Frome. I paint in oils, concentrating on nature, such as flower heads in full bloom, on large canvasses.
I also draw in pen & ink on hand-made paper depicting local old buildings and the surroundings.
The different mediums contrast with each other allowing me the experience of detailed work and the freer style of oils.
Sue Gent - Venue 3
Colourful artwork & illustration combining traditional and contemporary techniques.
I'm an illustrator/artist who often combines traditional techniques - such as linocut, screen-printing, pen and ink - with software, to create bold and colourful artwork, primarily for books and magazines. Currently I'm working on my own prints and a lot of my work is based around the themes of nature and mythology.
Caroline Walsh-Waring - Venue 6
Unusual, bright, bold surreal works inspired by the landscape and life.
Working mainly oil on canvas Caroline produces bright, bold surreal works with subtle undertones inspired by the landscape, life and her vivid imagination. Influenced by Dali, Magritte and Bosch Caroline brings her own personality to her work which has a feel for music and movement. Caroline also enjoys working in ink, pencil and watercolour and reproduces many of her unusual original pieces as prints and greetings cards, in addition to creating smaller unique works.
Richard Lane - Venue 12
Fine artistic turned items in native and exotic hardwoods.
After spending 35 years teaching other to Design and Make, I recently decided that it was time to put myself to the test and develop my skills in a medium that I had little experience of, but had always been fascinated by.
Although I have designed many products over my professional life, I have never concentrated on a single style, material or concept. My woodturning style is slowly developing, with a current preference for native hardwoods, often with the use of added colour, texture, or more unusual timbers in order to add to the appearance and texture of the product.
Andrew Eddleston - Venue 3
Handmade, decorative, domestic pottery.
I make handmade, slip decorated, domestic pottery, glazed with transparent and coloured glazes. Mugs, jugs, bowls, plates, dishes, eggcups, lidded pots, vases and more are included in the range. I also make one off creations.
Commissions are welcome.
Jo Eddleston - Venue 3
Kiln fired glass jewellery, pictures and painted glass.
At present I am interested in layering up glass before firing to create depth and sparkle. I also combine multiple kiln firings for particular effects-varying temperatures. As well as earrings and necklaces I enjoy creating pictures, typically plants or animals that are familiar to me. Additionally I scratch draw pictures into pigment on stained glass to make leaves or birds that can be decoratively hung.
Virginia Lake - Venue 11
Learning about natural fibres through experimenting with handspinning them.
My main interest is in handspinning sheep fleece with a drop spindle, Over the last year I have continued experimenting with how colours and types of fleece change when they are mixed together, especially using natural shades of grey mixed with very small amounts of brighter colours. I have also recently been using fibres made from materials such as wood pulp, seaweed and ramie,and experimenting with how these blend with wool.
Lucy Empson - Venue 11
Calligraphy and Papercrafts
Lucy is a calligrapher and member of Mendip Calligraphy Group. Her lettering uses mainly modern and contemporary scripts. She loves colour and writes in paint, pencils and ink on a variety of papers and small objects. Her work is hand written, original and handmade. Commissions welcome.
You can contact her via the website www.mendipcalligraphy.wordpress.com and on Facebook at Lucy Empson Calligraphy.
Helen Rushton - Venue 12
Willow weaving and hand dyed yarn, some woven textiles.
I spin, dye and weave rugs, scarves and throws. I am also a felt maker, needlefelting small collectables. I enjoy weaving willow baskets and items for the garden using Somerset willow. I love spending time in wild countryside and this is where my inspiration for my work comes from.
Martin Rumary - Venue 12
Paintings of British Wildlife especially birds in acrylics.
Moving from London to the somerset countryside at a very early age Martin developed a keen interest in the surrounding wildlife. Not working from photographs, his painitngs are based on sketching from many hours of observations in the field. Initially working in oils and then gouache he now paints exclusively in acrylics on board.
He exhibits widely in the U.K. with various galleries and wildlife art societies.
Sarah Drew - Venue 13
Vintage and country inspired hand drawn illustrations.
I work in a variety of mediums including acrylic, water colour, pencil, charcoal, ink and lino printing. My images are then produced as prints, greeting cards, fabrics, china and more.
Annie Davenport - Venue 6
Paintings in oils, watercolours and acrylic, cards and prints.
I am a painter working in several media, to me the subject dictates which media to use. I paint figuratively and create a lot of pieces about the natural world.
Ann Curtis - Venue 9
Artisan felt fibre artist. Pictures, sculptures, accessories & gifts.
My name is Ann Curtis , my passion is to create and design vibrant handmade wet felted and needlefelt sculptures, pictures, accessories and gifts. Designed and handcrafted original pieces using a variety of fibres, silk, embroidery threads and embellishments to complement each individual piece.
Diana Walker - Venue 3
Wildlife photographs and pastel paintings.
I am a wildlife photographer and I paint pictures mainly in pastels and I sculpt in stoneware clay from my photographs.
Gina Belford - Venue 9
Oil and mixed media paintings.
Gina's work is expressionistic and of an abstract nature. She produces rich, colourful and textural paintings. She works mainly in oil paint and palette knife.
Gina also enjoys exploring other mediums such as collage and has most recently been experimenting by introducing gold leaf to her paintings. She trained in Art with Textiles and still likes to combine her paintings with a sewing machine.
Kate Marshall - Venue 11
A unique and beautiful collection of raku and stoneware ceramics.
I'm very excited to be taking part in this year's Art Trail, and will be offering a unique collection of pots for the table and display. Beautifully simple hand-thrown stoneware bowls, jugs and vases, and stunning horsehair and raku pots. I also use sea glass and driftwood in my work and look forward to talking about how I produce my pots.
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Wendy Greenwood - Venue 9
Kiln fired dichroic and fused glass jewellery.
Wendy Greenwood is Rainbow Glass Creations.
I design and make kiln fired glass jewellery. I make a wide range of matching pendants, stud and drop earrings, bangles, bracelets, rings and cufflinks. I love jewellery and I am a magpie: I'm drawn to all things sparkly, iridescent and colour changing. Dichroic glass has multiple layers of colours that result in it changing colour. It can also be sparkly hence my passion for dichroic glass jewellery.
Ashley Sands - Venue 9
Woodcarving and woodcut prints.
Woodcarving, gilding and woodcut prints.
Lorna Brook - Venue 3
Patchwork baby quilts, dog bandanas, bunting, bags and more.I love to be creative using my sewing-machine, items I make include patchwork baby quilts, summer hats, dog bandannas, bunting and various bags, no two items are ever the same but all are made with love and care.
I also enjoy combining free motion embroidery with acrylic paints to create unique and vibrant pictures.
Sophie Piddock - Venue 13
Silver and Textile Jewellery.
I find inspiration from all things quirky and fun and like nothing more than hitting metal with a hammer to create textures and patterns.
Michelle Lawrence - Venue 13
Quirky traditional pen and ink illustrations.
A quirky freelance illustrator who likes to scribble her own little images for sale when not working on commissions. She uses traditional pen & ink to draw characters, personalised artworks & other private commissions. Michelle also shares her eclectic art & craft skills through community at workshops & courses for all ages
Caroline Nowell - Venue 13
Textile artist using freehand machine embroidery alongside applique & illustration.
I am a textile artist/designer. My work mainly features the craft of freehand machine embroidery with the occasional use of applique and illustration.
I enjoy using different coloured threads, stitching with the needle as if pen on paper.
Inspiration comes from the colours in nature and flowers as they change with the seasons throughout the year. I am also inspired by manmade details found in old architecture.
I produce stitched pictures, purses, cases, pouches etc.
Jane Hall - Venue 11
Seascapes and landscapes in watercolour and acrylics.
I started painting when I retired 6 years ago. I love the sea and coastal views, especially around the Cornish coast. So I mainly paint seascapes and landscapes in watercolour and acrylic paints. I also enjoy creating colourful collages of exotic places.
Jackie Mason - Venue 11
Watercolour, pastel, pencil, acrylic, mixed media and Chinese ink.
I consider myself an experimental artist, and I like to work in a number of mediums: watercolour, acrylics, oil, ink, pencils, pastels and mixed medium. Pastels have always been my favourite medium; I love the way they feel.
I enjoy studying and experimenting with art styles from around the world. But especially Chinese/Japanese brush work I.e. Xieyi, Gombi , Sumi-e and Pomo.
My works include: flowers, birds, animals, people, cityscapes, abstract, and Chinese landscape.