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The Philippines was less severely affected by the Asian financial crisis of 1998 than its neighbors, aided in part by its high level of annual remittances from overseas workers, and no sustained runup in asset prices or foreign borrowing prior to the crisis. From a 0.6% decline in 1998, GDP expanded by 2.4% in 1999, and 4.4% in 2000, but slowed to 3.2% in 2001 in the context of a global economic slowdown, an export slump, and political and security concerns. GDP growth accelerated to about 5% between 2002 and 2005 reflecting the continued resilience of the service sector, and improved exports and agricultural output. Nonetheless, it will take a higher, sustained growth path to make appreciable progress in the alleviation of poverty given the Philippines' high annual population growth rate and unequal distribution of income. The Philippines also faces higher oil prices, higher interest rates on its dollar borrowings, and higher inflation. Fiscal constraints limit Manila's ability to finance infrastructure and social spending. The Philippines' consistently large budget deficit has produced a high debt level. This has forced Manila to spend a large portion of the national government budget on debt service. Large unprofitable public enterprises, especially in the energy sector, contribute to the government's debt because of slow progress on privatization. Credit rating agencies have expressed concern about the Philippines' ability to service the debt. Legislative progress on new revenue measures will weigh heavily on credit rating decisions.
*Scores represent a 'percent rank' whereby a score of 80 is better than 80% of countries in each of ten categories for which data is available. Total score takes an average across those categories (no less than 7 out of 10) for each country.
Sources: Foreign-Restriction - Regulation: Components of The Heritage Foundation's 2005 Index of Economic Freedom. Competitiveness, Technology: World Economic Forum's "Global Competitiveness Report, 2005". The Technology Index is a component of the Competitiveness Index. Red Tape, Investor Protection: World Bank, 2005. Corruption: Transparency International's "Global Corruption Report 2005", Published values rescaled (New value = 10 - old value). Personal Freedom: Freedom House's "Freedom in the World, 2004". Corporate Tax Rate: International Tax, Deloitte Tax LLP. "Corporate Tax Rates at a Glance, August 2005". GDP Growth - Unemployment: U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's World Factbook.


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Check-ups/Preventive Care
We believe that annual check-ups, preventive medicine and the on-going support that we provide are the best medicine.
Women are often neglecting to put themselves first when it comes to healthcare and our mission is to reach out to all women to help them understand how important their health maintenance practices are. The personal attention given clients by attending midwives is often a welcome resource to patients looking for an ongoing personal dialogue on their issues and concerns. Midwives find that the annual checkup is a great way to stay in touch and in tune with their patients and remain active contributors in their patients goal to stay well.
Nutritional Counseling
Midwives often assist their patients to set accessible health goals and teach them ways of meeting these goals throughout their lives.
Nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Without proper nutrition, health declines making one more susceptible to a variety of illness and disease. As part of a balanced and healthy model of care, certified nurse-midwives are active in promoting and monitoring their patients nutritional practices to help improve their overall health.
Normal Childbirth
Midwives listen to their patients individual needs to help each woman achieve a safe and natural childbirth experience. Our approach to normal, healthy childbirth is designed to eliminate unnecessary medical interventions.
We are able to utilize some appropriate interventions when medically indicated. Many women consider natural birth empowering. A woman who is supported through labor, as she instinctively wants to birth, is a woman who will likely feel positive about her birth experience and future parenting skills. Her baby is more alert and placed on her skin (promoting maternal bonding) and breastfeeding is more likely to be enjoyable and successful. Proponents of natural childbirth note that anesthetics can increase the likelihood of complications, because labor may be slowed and the naturally occurring hormones of birth are not passed on to the baby.
Read more about midwives and normal birth by checking out the "Healthy Birth" documents at www.ourmomentoftruth.com.
Common Ailments
From basic infections to more serious conditions, Midwives are vigilant and effective in diagnosing and treating gynecological problems.
Midwives are equipped to detect and treat a variety of gynecological ailments and as part of their daily practice. They are equipped to detect, diagnose and treat a variety of common women's infections and ailments. As a principal healthcare provider midwives are there to make sure that your gynecological health is monitored and maintained. And when a problem arises, they act quickly and professionally to provide the appropriate treatment and/or referral if necessary.
Postpartum Support
Midwives are with you every step of the way.
Although the midwive's role is often seen only as a part of the birth itself, it is a integral mission of the Midwifery Model of Care to provide care, support, encouragement, and information during the postpartum phase of a woman's childbirth experience. From perinatal mood swings to anxiety and often even more serious conditions, we are in touch and there to help monitor and guide you through this often challenging phase of the birth experience. We can help you connect to the resources and information you need as well provide useful tips and critical encouragement to help every mother move past any challenges they may be facing.
Prenatal Care
Midwives are equipped to provide comprehensive prenatal care, physical examinations, and counsel their clients as they prepare for labor, delivery and parenthood. We monitor your pregnancy closely to make sure there are no indications of risk and when they arise, we are trained to seek the support needed to address the issue.
Throughout your prenatal experience we encourage good nutrition, education, and a healthy attitude to help you achieve a safe and normal birth. We offer individualized, personal care from the beginning of your pregnancy and a customized a model of care and support right through the postpartum period and early parenting.

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Thursday, May 9, 2013
Pheasants Forever's Anthony Hauck posted a great tribute to his favorite slough, which sadly is no more. It got me thinking about another conservation failure. One I experienced firsthand.
The gently rolling hills in central Pennsylvania were replete with switch grass, and it wasn't uncommon for my father and I to flush two dozen pheasants—real, honest to God wild pheasants—in a single afternoon.
Hardwoods surrounded the fields and thrived with ruffed grouse. If you walked deep enough into the trees, you'd discover a swamp teeming with wood ducks in October and mallards and blacks by Thanksgiving.
The nearby, soft earth also held an ample supply of woodcocks, which arrived like clockwork as soon as the leaves began to turn.
It's the spot that made me a bird hunter for life. And, while I would've done anything to save it, today you'd never know it once provided such wonderful habitat. It's been heavily developed, and the remaining land is farmed fence-to-fence. To this point I've been too bitter to write about it. Hauck too has experienced this emotion, but his blog post suggests adopting a healthier attitude:
"Seems like a good time to blame. To throw hands up in the air and do nothing. But it's as good a time as any to try and make a difference. Before somebody else's favorite slough runs out of time."
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Looks like Skype for Mac is getting a little upgrade soon and if you are a beta kind of person, you can have it right now. The Mac 5.4 Beta has a new feature. They are finally adding facebook integration. Windows users have had this for a while but this morning they announced the beta for Mac. Pretty cool!
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…a living heritage of India
Mohiniyattam is a traditional and graceful dance style from Kerala, South India, which has developed into a complex and expressive form of movement.
With the help of facial expressions and acting, complex rhythmic footwork and subtle gestural movements of the fingers and hands, known as Mudras, the stories of Indian mythology can be told.
We are available for bookings of dance performances for public and private events, as well as for courses (adult and children), private lessons, workshops and seminars!


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i'm a fan of all musky scents. ever since a friend of mine introduced me to this amazing, powdery perfum, i can't seem to get enough of it. it's like my drug. at first, it smells slightly of cleaning dergent. but give it a mere ten minutes, and it fully develops its lovely, deep sweet, dusky, powdery musky smell. the fragrance has a strong soapy ambiance. something spicy in it, and a hint of citruses. sheer opulence. light voluptuousness. perfect for a date night.
to me, santa maria novella's acqua di colonia muschio d'oro (translated: golden musk) smells exactly like freshly starched and ironed linen. the way a bed in a hotel should smell. were i a hotel manager, i'd diffuse this scent into the air so guests and passers by could linger in it's golden glory.


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"Lifting The Veil" How The Elite & Their Corporations Buy U.S Presidencies (Full Film)
Agenda 21 – Update…
This is the second post of the Agenda 21 material, blogged with kind permission of David Ellis, a good friend & the author at HIDDEN AGENDAS A leading conspiracy website.
You will find part 1 of the Agenda 21 post HERE
Agenda 21 (update) ICLEI : Global Governance ~ Diane Hunter & Dave Hodges 4th March 2012
New World Order: Blueprint of Madmen
A new documentary from Alex Jones definitively declares war against the attempts to control the population through a fear of false dangers. The facts are in– terrorism as a mass threat is a hoax. It is government, and the elite who control it, that pose the real threat to humanity. This new film will serve as evidence to the fact that government is history's greatest killer– with various regimes claiming more than 262,000,000 unnatural deaths in the 20th Century alone. Now, a 21st century technocratic global corporate tyranny seeks to kill not mere millions but billions– through their superweapons, central banking warfare model and eugenics mindset.
Alex turns the tables on the constant propaganda about a projected enemy. He documents proven academic research in Democide, or Death by Government, demonstrating that the real killers throughout history have always been in government. From Mao in Communist China, Stalin in the U.S.S.R., Hitler in Nazi Germany, Pol Pot under the Khmer Rouge and so many others, governments have killed more than 260 million people in just the last one hundred years.
Agenda 21, Population Control, Depopulation Agenda… Part 1 of 2…
Re-blogged with kind permission from the author & friend David Ellis.
Introduction by David Ellis:
The information I have highlighted below, in the form of You Tube video links, I would advise the reader – as a matter of the utmost urgency, to watch and listen to as soon as possible.
The first link is what I feel all TV reporters in this day and age should be employing: their journalistic skills to question everything that doesn't sit right! And believe you me, to coin a phrase, that is what we need to see on our TV screens now, particularly in these uncertain Times. We need answers and accountability and in many cases justice for our freedom and liberty!
The second link should be a wake up call for everyone listening. Please Note: George Green is a former Investment Banker, therefore, he was in the right position to get to know many of the high-ranking heads, involved in, and members of the N.W.O.s Elite…
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"Nobody will survive this War" Lindon LaRouche
Iran's readiness to talk over its controversial nuclear program!
SKYNET ANTHONY SANCHEZ & JAY WEIDNER on Project Camelot Live 11th February 2012
SKYNET — ANTHONY SANCHEZ & JAY WEIDNER with Project Camelot Live – on Livestream.
Carrie Kassidy from Project Camelot discussing SKYNET and low earth orbit nano drones, with guests Anthony Sanchez & Jay Weidner on 11th February 2012.
Jay Weidner also hypothesises on the potential of a coming attack from China against the U.S.
Sanchez discusses his new book 'Project Leonid'
Click on the link or picture above to be re-directed to the livestream site where you can view the show.
FEMA Camps Exposed!!!
FEMA Training Camp in Missouri EXPOSED (Alex Jones, InfoWars)
CIA Using Mind Control Technology via E.L.F. Microwaves on Targeted Individuals FEB 2012
Under the provisions of the National Security Act of 1947, the CIA was established. One of the main areas investigated by the CIA was mind control. The behavior control program was motivated by Soviet, Chinese, and North Korean use of mind control techniques. The CIA originated its first program in 1950 under the name BLUEBIRD. MKULTRA officially began in 1953. In 1973, tipped off about forthcoming investigations, CIA Director Richard Helms ordered the destruction of any MKULTRA records.
The Senate Intelligence Committee did find some records during its investigation in 1976. Senator Frank Church, who led the congressional investigations of the CIA's unlawful actions, said that the agency was "a rogue elephant" operating above the law as it plotted assassinations, illegally spied on thousands of Americans, and even drugged citizens in its effort to develop new weapons for its covert arsenal.
MKULTRA grew into a mammoth undertaking. The nature of the research included these specific problems:
Can we create by post-H (hypnotic) control an action contrary to an individual's basic moral principles?
Can we "alter" a person's personality? Can we guarantee total amnesia under any and all conditions?
Could we seize a subject and in the space of an hour by post-H control have him crash an airplane?
Can we devise a system for making unwilling subjects into willing agents and then transfer that control to untrained agency agents in the field by use of codes or identifying signs?


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The mentoring pair should discuss what the professional objectives are for the mentee in the next 3, 5 or 10 years. In which professional sector do they currently practice? Do they want to move to another sector, such as federal government, academia, etc.? The mentor should discuss their career journey to get the dialogue moving. How did they find out about the field of industrial hygiene and how did they make the move into IH as a career field? What organizations have they worked for and in what business sectors? Have they been EHS generalists or strictly practitioners of IH? Help the mentee map out a plan of action to get to the desired end point. If they want to get into the federal government, consider reaching out to someone working at a federal agency such as NIOSH, OSHA, NIH, CDC, etc. What were the career choices that person made to get to their position within the federal government. A career coach once had me list everything I liked and disliked about every job I've ever had. This is a valuable exercise and was very eye opening for me. What skills do you use when you're doing the things you enjoy? Have you considered expanding your practice to other EHS disciplines such as environmental, safety or fire protection? Again, find the people who work in the field you are interested in or working at the places you are hoping to get hired on at, and speak to them about their career journey.
In summary, what are your ideal plans and goals? My advice is to set personal and professional goals annually. Review them at mid-year and at the end or beginning of each and every year.


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Did you ever read the stories about the Moffat Family by Eleanor Estes? I read them aloud when the girls were little. Every character in the family was lovable, but my favorite was Jane, The Middle Moffat. In the eponymous book, Jane decides that she is tired of being plain Jane, but since she is neither the oldest nor the youngest, she decides to be known as "The Middle Moffat". When you are number three of nine (and the second girl), you understand what it means to feel like a nondescript member of the family, to hope that people will notice you, too.
One of the things that I loved about Jane is that she liked to look at things from a different vantage point. She would bend over and look at the world upside down from between her legs. Our Laura, who happens to be The Middle Neitz, used to do that, too! Often, I find that my take on a situation tends to be a little off-center from the people around me. I was reminded of that again on Ash Wednesday.
Each year, our parish gives out a little token as an aid in our Lenten preparation for Easter. One year, it was a wooden cross on a plain black cord. Another time, it was a little pebble. This year, it was a coin-sized disc with a line from "Footprints in the Sand". You know it, don't you? It's about a dream where the author is walking on the beach with Jesus, reviewing her life. When times were tough, she only sees one set of footprint, so she asks Him where He was when she needed Him most. Jesus tells her that those hard times where when He carried her.
It is a moving story, but it does not ring true for me.
When I was being treated for cancer, I felt that God was walking with me each step of the way, helping me to pick up the cross and carry it every day. God was there in my family and friends, in the health care professionals, in my parish, in the youth group, in other breast cancer survivors. God's presence was real and immediate for me the whole year. I felt held up by prayers, able to do things that sounded impossibly difficult. Sure, I was afraid sometimes and sad sometimes, but I never felt alone.
I think when things are going well, it's easier to forget about God's presence. In my dream, when I ask Jesus about the times when there is only one set of footprints, He tells me that those were the days that He carried me on His shoulders, celebrating with me as I whoop and holler in joy, or He is behind me, dancing.
This Lent, I will remember to look down, even upside down, to see that God still walks with us.


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Happy Father's Day! In honor of the holiday, I'm featuring a popular theme with males ... construction vehicles. Of course, construction vehicles are popular with many girls, too. Today, I've created some Montessori-inspired construction vehicle activities using free printables.
You'll find many activities for preschoolers through first graders throughout the year along with presentation ideas in my previous posts at PreK + K Sharing. You'll find ideas for using free printables to create activity trays here: How to Use Printables to Create Montessori-Inspired Activities.
I also have a post at Living Montessori Now with resource links of Free Printables for Montessori Homeschools and Preschools.
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links at no cost to you.
Matching Cards and Construction Vehicles
For this activity, I used the free Construction Site Vehicle Match Up Printable from Every Star Is Different. My now-adult son loved his Micro Machines from childhood and saved all of them even though he only saved a few Hot Wheels. The construction vehicles in this post are all Micro Machines, although you could use any small construction vehicles.
I used a medium-sized tray from Montessori Services for the activity and a hemmed work rug for the layout. You could have your child match the three-part cards similar to the activity in my Montessori-Inspired Music Appreciation: Peter and the Wolf post, or you could do a simple layout like this or even one with the images and no words.
Construction Vehicle Magnifying Matching Activity
This activity was super easy to put together. I just had to print and cut out the Construction Vehicle Magnifying Match Game by Erin Horn. Then I simply added a magnifying glass to create a simple but appealing activity.
Cement Mixer Cutting and Pasting Tray
This was another super-easy-to-prepare activity. I used the free Construction Vehicles Cut and Paste from KidSparkz and the Cutting Strips from C is for Cement Mixer by Royal Baloo.
I added scissors and glue to create two simple cut-and-paste activities with added interest for many children who resist working on cutting skills with other topics.
Cement Mixer Number Tracing
If you have a miniature cement mixer, this is another very simple activity to prepare.This activity uses the Trace the 3′s from C is for Cement Mixer by Royal Baloo. I added a green control label to each number to show where the child should start tracing.
The large 3 would work well as a road for the cement mixer. The child could trace each of the other 3's with his or her finger.
This uses the Dump Truck Counting Mats from The Measured Mom, a wooden tray from Michaels craft store, a candle coaster to hold the numerals, a Montessori Services basket, and Spielgaben wooden cubes.
You'll find a number of different ideas of materials to load and count in the post from The Measured Mom. I used the counting cards and wooden cubes for numbers 1-20, but you could use 1-10 or even 1-5, depending on the age and ability level of your child or students.
Construction Movement and Reading Cards
This activity uses the Construction Movement Cards from Royal Baloo. I used a a Montessori Services basket (small willow basket, which is a great size for many card materials).
You could make this into a phonetic reading activity by using only the CVC cards (and maybe adding the other phonetic cards). If you have children at more than one level, you could have a reader read the cards for the other children to act out. Or the activity could simply be a movement activity where you read the cards for the child or children to act out.
More Free Construction Vehicle Printables
Go to today's post at Living Montessori Now for links to lots of construction vehicle freebies from around the blogosphere: Free Construction Vehicle Printables and Montessori-Inspired Construction Vehicle Activities.
Go to my last month's post at Living Montessori Now for links to lots of transportation freebies from around the blogosphere: Free Transportation Printables and Montessori-Inspired Transportation Math Activities.
For June calendar observances and activities (and summer activities of all kinds), check out my June Themed Activities for Kids at Living Montessori Now.
If you'd like to focus on manners with children, please check out my eBook Montessori at Home or School: How to Teach Grace and Courtesy! It's written for anyone who'd like to feel comfortable teaching manners to children ages 2-12.
Have a great day and a great summer!
Deb Chitwood is a certified Montessori teacher with a master's degree in Early Childhood Studies from Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England. Deb taught in Montessori schools in Iowa and Arizona before becoming owner/director/teacher of her own Montessori school in South Dakota. Later, she homeschooled her two children through high school. Deb is now a Montessori writer who lives in San Diego with her husband of 39 years (and lives in the city where her kids, kids-in-law, and baby granddaughter live). She blogs at Living Montessori Now.
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No asterisk on the president's promise
In the Obama Administration's attempt to alter history by adding qualifiers to President Barack Obama's promise (helped by the New York Times), somebody forgot to scrub the White House website. (Great catch by Dave Weigel.)
Phil Kerpen found this very specific promise made by Obama right before the Obamacare exchanges launched and crashed:
And so today, I want to speak plainly, clearly, honestly, about what it means for you and for the people you care about.
Now, let's start with the fact that even before the Affordable Care Act fully takes effect, about 85 percent of Americans already have health insurance -– either through their job, or through Medicare, or through the individual market. So if you're one of these folks, it's reasonable that you might worry whether health care reform is going to create changes that are a problem for you — especially when you're bombarded with all sorts of fear-mongering.
So the first thing you need to know is this: If you already have health care, you don't have to do anything.
Oh, but that's not what he really meant, right?
Oceania was at war with Eastasia: Oceania had always been at war with Eastasia. A large part of the political literature of five years was now completely obsolete. Reports and records of all kinds, newspapers, books, pamphlets, films, sound-tracks, photographs–all had to be rectified at lightning speed. Although no directive was ever issued, it was known thatthe chiefs of the Department intended that within one week no reference to the war with Eurasia, or the alliance with Eastasia, should remain in existence anywhere.


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Football agents and managers tempted to allow bungs to motivate their transfer-window activities have been taking a bigger risk than ever after new powers were made available to HM Revenue & Customs.
HMRC won a legal battle last month which resulted in 300 banks being obliged to hand over details of offshore accounts to tax inspectors. Now the offshore accounts belonging to managers and middlemen will be specifically targeted by the taxman.
Rather than accessing accounts at random, HMRC conducts a risk analysis of all professions and individuals, with those involved in the multi-million-pound football-transfer industry particularly falling under the spotlight.
Previous suspicions of a "bung" culture prompted police to investigate a number of transfers. That investigation, seeking to issue a strong deterrent message, has since been handed over to HMRC and is still ongoing.
But HMRC's principal concern under the new regime is the recovery of unpaid taxes, and past bung-takers might have an opportunity to come clean. Confessing to having squirrelled the proceeds of transfers in offshore jurisdictions will lead to a requirement to repay up to 20 years in back taxes, with interest and penalties of up to 20%.
But those found to have deliberately avoided paying their dues are required to repay the back tax, plus interest and a penalty of up to 100% of what has been evaded. The most serious offenders uncovered by the HMRC's new powers can face potential custodial sentences for false accounting.
Spurs keep Pompey habit
Executives of rival Premier League clubs have privately voiced suspicions that notwithstanding the former Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp being in charge at Tottenham, there is more to the two clubs' relationship than meets the eye.
No one has made a formal complaint and no one has any proof of collusion. But the dizzying amount of transfer activity between the clubs this summer, which has seen Peter Crouch and Niko Kranjcar swap sides with Kevin-Prince Boateng and Jamie O'Hara, will give them more to talk about. Those transfers continued a trend of at least one player swapping one for the other in each of the past three seasons. Other expected deals, such as David James to Spurs, fell through, but there was dialogue between the clubs.
The deals are reported to be worth a combined £15m but only Spurs and Pompey know precisely their value – although any cash that has changed hands will have passed through the Football Association. Any supposed mutually beneficial links are unlikely to have been affected by Sulaiman al‑Fahim's recent takeover: the former owner, Alexandre Gaydamak, and the chief executive, Peter Storrie, remain on the Fratton Park board.
Sack might help the stats
Now that the transfer window is out of the way it is managerial rather than playing personnel clubs struggling for results will look to change. Chairmen may be galvanised into action by the findings of a report by the International Center for Sport Studies in Switzerland. It found a clear link between sackings and an upturn in results. "New arrivals gained, on average, 36% more points than the coaches they replaced," it claimed. "An improvement (at least 0.2 points per match more on average) was recorded in 60% of cases."
Train fails to take strain
Being Britain's fastest middle-distance runner made no difference for Andy Baddeley in the rush for a seat on Monday. The Olympic 1500m finalist finished second in the British grand prix at Gateshead at 4pm and was on the 6.30 from Newcastle to London. But far from being able to relax, he was forced to stand for the 3½-hour journey home.
ESPN looks to Europa
ESPN has picked up the rights to Europa League football in a three-year deal to show Uefa's junior club competition. It can show 25 games a season exclusively but only up to the first leg of the semi-final. The rights to the second leg and the final lie with Five.


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Rose Halo Necklace - Gold
Rose Halo Necklace - Gold
Made from recycled sterling silver, which is then heavily overlaid with 18ct yellow gold vermeil.
Rose halo pendant comes on a delicate 16" – 18" chain so you can wear it at either length.
100% handmade in Hatton Garden, London from recycled silver.
Comes beautifully packaged in a Lee Renée branded box.
To keep your jewellery sparkling, you can polish it gently with a soft jewellery cloth.
Rose halo pendant measures approx. 1.6cm wide.
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Diane has provided worry free service for my rental. Any problems were taken care of promptly. When I decided to sell my townhouse, Diane had two offers within four weeks. I could not recommend her enough. Thanks Diane!
— Dan Robedeau
We just wanted to thank you again Nancy Guerrero for meeting with us at the property at Rosehill. Denny and I are very happy with how you handle things and take care of the property on our behalf.
I hope we keep this current renter for a while.
We had a great trip to Siesta Key and felt better about the property there in Admirals Walk.
Wishing you continued success!
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It's hard to believe that we have been partnering with Stringer Management for nearly 6 years for the management of our Morrill Street property. I want to express my appreciation to you for the excellent level of service that we have had all this time and in particular for assigning Diane Skelly as our Property Manager. Working with Diane has been an absolute pleasure. She is an efficient and effective property manager and very responsive to any requests we may have. Diane is always pleasant and professional and her performance has been financially beneficial for Coastal. I would be pleased to provide a written recommendation to the new owner to continue the use of Stringer Management for property management services.
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"When I first started practicing Yoga, I thought the practice would lead to a cessation of thinking altogether. I also imagined that I'd be able to somehow leave my body, especially since my body was in pain. It was surprising when I began to realize that the practice of sequential Yoga postures, combined with full breathing and the stillness of meditation, actually stabilized the chattering of my mind and body long enough so there was room for my more difficult and challenging habitual drives to arise. What was left when my mind became almost still was not quietude but discomfort—and the discomfort certainly didn't feel like oneness."
I think many people, like Stone, also think that the practice would enable us to stop thinking or stop engaging in any brain activity altogether. I wonder if this may be partly because Yoga Sutra 1.2, "Yogas Chitta Vrtti Nirodhah" is usually translated as "Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of consciousness." Which might lead us to think that in order to attain the state of Yoga or union, one must attain a state in which all conscious activity ceases. But if you think about this a little more, you realize that this simply cannot be the right interpretation of this passage: For one, the cessation of all conscious activity is the medical definition of being comatose! It doesn't seem right that the goal of our practice should be to become comatose!
Indeed, as Stone relates, as the chattering of the Chitta is stabilized and as one approaches Nirodhah, what arises is not cessation of conscious activity. Rather, one then becomes conscious of the difficult and challenging drives that guide our day-to-day behavior; drives that we may not be conscious of beneath the typically ceaseless chattering of the Chitta. The consciousness of these drives leads to intense discomfort and perhaps, even self-loathing. It is what we decide to do at this moment that determines how far and to what extent we can carry out the work of yoga. During her Yoga Sutra lecture at her recent Richmond workshop, Kino observes that Chitta actually has three layers:
(1) Ahamkara: We can think of this as the ego, the part of Chitta that identifies things in the world as "I", "me" or "mine".
(2) Manas: This is the intellect, the information-processing and cognitive part of Chitta.
(3) Buddhi: This might be thought of as a higher intelligence. Buddhi is capable of transcending Ahamkara, and responding to the information processed by Manas in a way that is most appropriate and enlightened.
Given this three-layered structure of Chitta, the objective of yoga practice, then, is not to stop the functioning of Chitta; indeed, as mentioned above, this is neither desirable nor possible unless one is comatose. Rather, the objective is to get Chitta to function on the level of Buddhi rather than on the level of Ahamkara. Ahamkara, as we know, is the "I-making" part of Chitta. As such, when the Chitta operates mainly on the level of Ahamkara, it is preoccupied with Prakruti (phenomenal experience): It has to, in order to distinguish which part of phenomenal experience is "I" or "mine." In order to bring about the Vrtti Nirodhah of Chitta, Chitta needs to be refocused, so that its attention is on Purusha (True Self). In so doing, the Chitta also comes to make decisions from the level of higher intelligence (Buddhi) rather than from the level of ego (Ahamkara).
I think all this speaks very well to our experience, both on and off the mat. On the mat, there are many opportunities and forms for Ahamkara to arise ("If I just push a bit harder, this posture will be mine!", "Why can't I get this or that posture or look like so-and-so or such-and-such in this posture?", or even "Why haven't I had this or that earth-shattering experience/sensation that so-and-so talks about all the time?"). Perhaps the thing to do is not to get rid of Ahamkara, but to be aware of and recognize the workings of Ahamkara for what they are, and realize that we have a choice to decide whether to go along with Ahamkara or find a more appropriate way to respond to our experience. I think having this realization is the first step to accessing and acting from Buddhi.
Well, I honestly feel that I am getting a little out of my depth here. I feel that I have reached the limit of what I can safely say about this subject without making things up on my own, and possibly corrupting your perception of the yoga practice (talk about prakruti...). So I think I should sign off here, and leave you in better hands. Below is the full video of Kino's Yoga Sutra talk in Richmond. I hope you will learn much :-)


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Nia's doing nicely at Merlins Bridge ABC!
Thirteen year old Nia Smith has just started out in the world of amateur boxing as a member of the Merlins Bridge Club and is held in high regard by head coach Graham Brockway for her commitment, dedication to training and willingness to listen to good advice.
As coach Brockway told us,
"Nia came to us to train for her rugby but straight away loved the training regimes and it wasn't long before she wanted to take up the sport in earnest, especially once her rugby team disbanded.
Never say die spirit
"At our club we never hurry newcomers into sparring or taking on bouts and this is particularly so with females because we are more than happy just to have them train with us if that is what they want. It was fully seven months before she first put the gloves on and went into the ring - and showed from the outset that she is a bit of a warrior with her never-say-die spirit.
"She demonstrates real determination to improve and shows up quite a number of young fellers her age with the fact that she attends the club every night and works so hard.
"At first Nia only had boys to spar against but she has coped well against younger boxers than she is, but when she sparred for the first time she had a bit of a bloodied nose, as most prospective boxers do, but she just came back the next evening as ready to be involved again as usual.
"What's doubly nice now is that there is another girl boxer who has started at the club so it won't be too long before she can join Nia in the ring - and I want to get her along to spar with the regional squad in Cardiff before making another appearance at our own show in Letterston later in the year."
High praise from Nia's parents
"From the very start Graham was as good as gold with Nia and she thinks there is no-one quite like him," said Kate, who Nia says is a terrific taxi-driver to get her from her home in Milford Haven to the boxing
"We were a bit nervous about letting her box," admitted Ian, who played in goal for Johnston AFC in his younger days "but we are very confident that Graham wouldn't allow her to be over-matched or be pushed too hard."
Totally committed to training
An indication of the way that Nia enjoys herself can be gauged from the fact that she attends from Monday to Friday evening and has been known to even turn up on Saturdays when sessions are held - and after her first bout she has decided to add strength to her legs by running 10k each week, with Ian on his bike alongside her for encouragement and safety.
So now Nia's busy training sessions are as follows, usually initiated by some speed skipping as the warm -up, followed by work on the pads and bags:
Fitness training
Some kick boxing exercises
: Fitness and some sparring (" So no pressure there then," says Nia with a typical chuckle!)
Children's Night (where she not only does her own training but helps Graham and the other coaches working with the 7, 8 and nine year olds who are flocking to the Merlins' Bridge Gym.
Weight training at the 'Powershack' and then back to the club for some more work - and Nia loves every moment, so much so that she is ever-ready to attend on Saturdays before taking a deserved rest on Sundays!
First night nerves
So far Nia has had just one bout as she took on Kia Morris of Briton Ferry ABC at Neath Workingmen's Club and readily admits to nerves before the bout started.
"The worst moments came when we walked into the hall and could see the large crowd already guaranteed and then went to get changed and I waited to see the doctor for my pre-bout medical.
"There were a couple of bouts before we started and when we went into the ring there was a huge cheer and Graham put on my protective helmet, just calmed me down before the MC announced our names and we met in the middle of the ring to touch gloves before the bell went and I was starting my first bout in amateur boxing.
Time flew by
"Graham said that I did well in the first two rounds and I couldn't believe how fast the time went - and I totally forgot all the training we had done and what he had told me before the bout!
"He said I was slightly on top going into the final round but then I lost a little concentration and had to take a standing count from a swinging punch - and under the rules of girls' boxing it meant the referee had to stop the contest.
"Of course I was disappointed to lose but Graham said he was pleased with my performance and I had a lovely trophy to take to show mum and dad, who had cheered me on.
"The trophy now has pride of place in my room and I am hoping that others will soon follow, especially a winner's trophy, because I am already looking forward to my next bout!"
High praise from a top coach
Graham Brockway's response was, as usual, measured and down to earth and he told us,
"I was very impressed with the way that Nia stuck to the task and she will have learned so much that will hold her in good stead for the future.
"A number of new boxers, male and female, become discouraged if they lose their first bout and take a while to return to action a little while later but not Nia - she was back in the gym the following Monday, looking as eager as ever.
"She already holds in esteem Charlene Jones, our top Welsh boxer who has fought in the Commonwealth Games, and there is no doubt that she will also help Nia develop when she can make it to our gym alongside her Wales and Great Britain commitments.
And finally . . .
"I already see flashes of the way that Charlene was when she set out in the sport and if Nia can maintain her current levels of enthusiasm and commitment there is time aplenty for Nia to do really well."
That is high praise indeed from someone who really knows his boxing onions and we can only join him in complimenting Nia Smith for the way she has set out in such a male-dominated sport - and we wish her every success for what we sincerely hope will be a long career in amateur boxing because as well as her commitment she is a modest and pleasant young lady who is a credit to her family and the Merlins Bridge Amateur Boxing Club!
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Precious Cargo
It was during the warm summer months that l was introduced to 'Precious Cargo', (gold, frankincense and myrrh) created by glassybaby. The team couldn't wait to showcase their Christmas creations, which proved to be rather timely, as l was on my way to Cologne, Germany - home to the shrine of The Three Kings.
How poetic to have such a precious gift appear during my travels...
May it be a bright star that leads you into the New Year.


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New Strategy Urged in Briefing to Petraeus
Saturday, September 1, 2007
In an internal assessment given to Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, a senior intelligence analyst and a military planner for the U.S. command in Baghdad call for shifting U.S. strategy in Iraq away from counterinsurgency and toward peace enforcement, and they suggest that the Shiite-led ruling coalition is involved in the country's "low-grade civil war."
The Aug. 15 briefing, titled "Resolving the Conflict in Iraq: An Alternative Peacemaking Strategy," offers an unusual glimpse into the intellectual debate within the U.S. military over the way forward in Iraq, and it comes just days before Petraeus, the top U.S. commander there, is scheduled to testify before Congress on the progress of President Bush's war strategy.
It also reveals how military officers in Iraq are wrestling with how to define the conflict -- whether as a counterinsurgency, civil war or some combination of several contests -- all with major implications for troop deployments and strategy.
Military officials say Petraeus welcomes such unsolicited views even from junior officers and receives papers proposing new ideas several times a week. This briefing, provided to The Washington Post by a third party, represents the authors' personal views and is not official policy.
The 19-page briefing casts doubt on a cornerstone of the U.S. approach in Iraq: the assumption that the Iraqi government seeks to build a multi-sectarian society. The report says that the U.S. troop increase this year has reduced violence and led many insurgent groups to seek reconciliation, but that in response the government has shown "little enthusiasm." Instead, it describes elements of the Shiite-dominated ruling coalition as at least tacitly supporting sectarian violence as a way to solidify its power.
"Rather than conducting a counterinsurgency that supports a sectarian driven Iraqi government, the coalition should focus all elements of power on activities that facilitate a long-term peace or we risk becoming/remaining a part of the civil war," the briefing says.
Col. Steven Boylan, Petraeus's spokesman, disputed that conclusion. "They make assumptions about the government of Iraq that are not valid," Boylan said. "Saying the ruling coalition is party to the civil war, that is not what we see."
The authors argue that a shift in strategy on the ground could help forge a new consensus on Iraq in Washington: "The peacemaking process should be well underway by January 2008 or we may find that we have tactically created the space and time necessary but there has been insufficient progress towards reconciliation and reintegration -- resulting in a total collapse of political support in both the domestic public and the US Congress."
The briefing calls for a shift to a strategy of peace enforcement, starting as early as this month, that would emphasize "balanced targeting" of fighters from all sects and protecting the population from "any and all threats," including, if necessary, Iraqi security forces. It describes the Iraqi local and national police as sectarian and untrustworthy forces that need overhauling or disbanding.
The briefing notes that U.S. brigade and battalion commanders in many Iraqi communities have already adopted tactics associated with peace enforcement -- including efforts to disarm militias, promote political reconciliation, reintegrate Sunnis into society and monitor the Iraqi security forces to prevent abuses.
To sustain the recent reductions in violence, the authors say, U.S. forces should adopt a more neutral stance toward the Iraqi government and focus on facilitating dialogue between the government and the disenfranchised Sunni population. As a result of such a change, "we are likely to find ourselves at odds with the current ruling coalition" in Baghdad, the assessment says.
The briefing's authors -- one military and one civilian -- emphasized that their unclassified report was intended for internal discussion only. They requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of their positions with the military division that oversees Baghdad, and they said their perspective is drawn from conditions in Baghdad rather than from Iraq as a whole.
A copy of the briefing was given to the U.S. commander for Baghdad, Army Maj. Gen. Joseph F. Fil Jr., and to Petraeus. "These are great academic exercises," Boylan said. "Some of the things in there we are already doing. But it's not a policy that is being implemented."
A campaign plan adopted this summer by Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker departed from the idea that the Iraq conflict is simply a counterinsurgency that requires wholesale support for the government.
"What we did with the campaign plan is recognize that you can't do unconditional support of the government," said a senior military official involved with planning in Iraq. "There are certain elements that are interested in a sectarian agenda."
The plan depicts the Iraq conflict as including elements of an insurgency, terrorism, and "a communal struggle for power and survival" between Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish groups, the official said.
Already, U.S. commanders and officials have succeeded in pressuring Iraq's government to investigate and replace sectarian leaders in the police, army and ministries, senior military officials said, but they noted that political reconciliation will take time and lag behind improvements in security.
Stephen Biddle, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations who has advised Petraeus, said he agrees with the briefing's authors that Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's government is a party to a civil war but added that if Washington endorsed that view it would make the efforts of Petraeus, Crocker and others to encourage Maliki to pursue reconciliation extremely difficult.


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Dr. Jan Petracek – the main lecturer & designer of the ICH PV Training Course in Oman, 22 - 23 Sept 2013
Aug 6, 2013
Dr Jan Petracek is the main lecturer and designer of the upcoming ICH Endorsed Pharmacovigilance Training Course to take place inOman in September 2013. The course has been organised in cooperation with DIA and the Programme Committee of thecourse includes the top representatives of Drug Agencies and Ministries of Health in Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The 2-days training course will focus intensively on ICH international standards related to pharmacovigilance (ICH E2series) and will include case studies as well as real world examples of the challenges we face and the practical solutions. Dr Petracek will provide all participants with a solid foundation of knowledge and a clear understanding of international approaches to drug safety, as well as the best practices for successful local and global regulatory applications.
The event will be held in the Barr AlJissah Hotel, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman on 22 - 23 September. For a detailed agenda of the course and for course registration please view the attached program or contact DIA.
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This Malta and Sicily tour package is a comprehensive all inclusive tour of these two Mediterranean islands. Sicily and Malta are located at the crossroads of history's greatest civilizations. Tours of these islands is an exploration into the mixture of cultures that colonized them over the centuries. See how location impacted architecture, music, food, culinary traditions, and culture. Families, friends, groups, and singles will all enjoy history's great civilizations coming to life while touring Sicily and Malta. For the Sicily and Malta tour itinerary click here. For more information or to book your Malta and Sicily all inclusive Italy tours package submit the form below or call us today 800-227-1577.
12-Day Malta & Sicily Tour Itinerary Map
Malta and Sicily Tour Sightseeing Highlights:
- Breakfast Daily, 5 Dinners, 1 Lunch
- Discover Norman architecture in Cefalu, Monreale, and Palermo
- Explore the ancient Greeks in Agrigento, Taormina, and Siracusa
- See the world's finest Byzantine mosaics in Monreale
- Stroll around authentic Sicilian towns like Erice
- In Ragusa learn about Sicilian Baroque architecture
- In Marsala taste the famous wine and see the salt flats and windmills
- Visit the Greek and Roman Gods in Agrigento's Valley of the Temples
- Visit Sicily's Colosseum in Siracusa
- Inclusive Sicily tour includes airport transfers, tours, entrance fees, and meals per itinerary
- 10-nights first class 4+ star accommodations
Malta and Sicily Tour Accommodations:
- Catania 1 night – Il Principe Hotel Catania
- Ragusa 1 night – Mediterraneao Hotel
- Palermo 3 nights – Al Cavalieri Hotel
- Taormina 2 nights – Hilton Giardini Naxos
- Malta 3 nights – Le Meridien St Julians Hotel and Spa
Optional Tours
Mt Etna & The Godfather – $60
Join a local expert to experience the unhurried pace of life in this rustic village chosen by Frances Ford Coppola for scenes in his movie "The Godfather". Amid stunning mountain views, visit the charming wedding church and Bar Vitelli, where Al Pacino fell in love (famous for its ice cold granita di limone!) Then continue to Mt. Etna, Europe's largest active volcano. Ascend through the lush fertile foothills to the craters and barren lunar landscapes nearer the top. Enjoy breathtaking views over the eastern Sicilian coast and Mediterranean Sea.
Dinner in the Clouds – $70
With one of the most incredible rides of your lives, you will arrive in the enchanted village of Castelmollo, high above the sea and a world apart from the areas that tourists tread. After free time for a bit of shopping, you arrive in your terraced gourmet restaurant for a truly educational meal of delicious regional specialties, with the accompanying local wines.
Seafood Spectacular – $65
The word "panorama" derives from the ancients' name for Palermo and this is no more apparent than during your magnificent drive along the ridge of Monte Pellegrino. Continue down to the horseshoe shaped Bay of Sferracavallo for a seafood feast in one of the restaurants that line the shore. A multi-course dining extravaganza sees fresh pasta and seafood dishes paraded from the kitchen! Wine is included along with the amazing sunset!
Guided Tour Of Ragusa Ibla – $28
Join a local expert to explore the jumble of churches, houses, old squares and civic palazzi that make up Ragusa Ibla. Devastated by the earthquake of 1693, this part of town was rebuilt along the lines of the old medieval layout. With most of the nobility and wealthier citizens choosing to live in the new upper town, the fortunes of Ibla waned. Now you can step back three hundred years into the past, where every turn of the winding streets and stairways comes with the promise of another fantastic discovery.
Dinner In Ragusa – $65
Indulge in the varied and complex flavours of Sicily, at this evening's dinner. Sicillian shores are washed by three different seas, so fish is a must (meat alternative available). The large greenhouses around Ragusa also produce a wide range of fruit and vegetables to enjoy. Arabian settlers brought sugar with them and now the island's dolci are considered among the best in Italy. Of course any Italian meal wouldn't be complete without the wonderful local wine. Buon Appetito!
Full Day Excursion To Gozo – $60
Drive to the north of Malta for a twenty minute ferry crossing to Gozo. Smaller, greener and more rural, Malta's sister island is a haven of tranquillity. Visit all the popular natural landmarks, such as the Inland Sea and Azure Window at Dwejra. Explore the imposing Citadel in Victoria and the world's oldest stone temples, predating Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids by hundreds of years. A stop is made at a pretty seaside village for lunch, with time to shop for local hand made lace and woollen goods.
Blue Grotto Tour – $90
Take classic Maltese boat to Malta's famous blue grotto.
Malta and Sicily Tour Day-by-Day Itinerary
Travel through Mediterranean history meeting the ancient Greeks, ancient Romans, Byzantines, Normans, Carthaginians, Crusaders, Bourbons, and Ottomans on this comprehensive all-inclusive Malta and Sicily tour.
Day 1 – Depart USA
Typically flights from the United States fly overnight to Italy. You be served dinner and breakfast on board the flight.
Day 2 – Catania
Upon arrival in Catania check-in to your hotel located in Catania by the Mediterranean Sea. This afternoon head out with the tour director for a brief introduction to Sicily and Catania. In Catania you'll see its Duomo and the government buildings, Palazzo Senatorio. This evening freshen up for a welcome reception followed by dinner with wine.
Day 3 – Siracusa and Ragusa
This morning you'll visit what was considered the most beautiful of all ancient Greek cities – Syracuse – Siracusa. Yes it is true. The most beautiful of all the ancient Greek cities is located in Italy. Siracusa is located in southwest Sicily. Founded about 800 BC, you will walk through time with your local Sicily tour guide. Visit sites that are known by mythology buffs and interesting to all travelers alike. Siracusa's ancient Greek amphitheater has a capacity of 20,000 people. After your guided tour you'll have time to enjoy Siracusa's antique city, Ortygia, full of palaces and narrow streets. After your tour continues around the southern part of Sicily to Ragusa, arriving in time for a classic Sicilian passeggiata. Then enjoy dinner on your own at an authentic Sicilian local trattoria.
Day 4 – Discover Sicilian Baroque and then off the explore the Valley of the Temples
This morning you'll have a relaxed start. Wake up and stroll around Ragusa to discover Sicilian Baroque, an 18th century architectural style. Make time to visit the a baroque church. Mid morning you'll depart for Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples. At this site multiple Greek Temples stand. Here a local tour guide will walk you through the history of ancient Greeks on Sicily during the Magna Grecia era. You'll see the impressive and massive Greek Temples including the Temple of Concordia and the Temple of Juno. After your tour continues around Sicily to Palermo. This evening enjoy an included dinner with the group.
Day 5 – Palermo Tour and Excursion to Monreale
This morning there is an optional tour to Ballaro, the local market loated in old town. The local market provides a glimpse into authentic Sicilian daily life. Then join your local guide who is an art history expert. You'll see all of Palermo's sightseeing highlights, including the Cathedral and Fountain of Shame. Along the way the mixing of architectural and artistic styles that is Sicily's culture will become evident. Then, after the guided tour of Palermo, you'll take the short drive to Monreale to visit the Cathedral. Inside its gold mosaics are the finest examples of Arab-Norman art. This afternoon enjoy some time at leisure back in Palermo. This evening your dinner is included at a local trattoria. Enjoy an authentic Sicilian dinner among locals in Palermo.
Day 6 – Tour Charming Erice
Today you'll tour Erice. This medieval town is located at the top of a hill in the northwest corner of Sicily. In mythology Erice is the home of Venus. There is Castle here dedicated to her. Stroll around the medieval streets while enjoying views of the Mediterranean Sea and Africa beyond. Next you'll visit Trapani. Here you'll learn about Mediterranean sea salt at the famous windmills and salt marshes. You'll also try some fresh olive oil and Sicilian with a light lunch of local fresh organic produce. Then you travel back to Palermo where your evening is free for strolling around the lovely city.
Day 7 – Discover the Normans in Cefalu
This morning depart Palermo. Your first stop is Cefalu. This authentic Sicilian fishing town is the site of the enormous Norman Cathedral. After visiting the Cathedral you'll have free time to enjoy this town. Enjoy a seaside lunch. If you enjoy seafood be sure to try some local fresh seafood here. After lunch your tour continues to Giardini Naxos, the beach side 4000 year old resort town located below Taormina.
Day 8 – Mt. Etna & Taormina: The Sicilian Riviera
This morning take your time with a relaxed start to the day. Enjoy the sunrise over the Mediterranean Sea. After breakfast there is an optional tour to Europe's most active volcano, Mt Etna. The tour also includes a stop in Savoca, a traditional Sicilian village where the Godfather was filmed. This afternoon you have time in Taormina. There you'll join a local tour guide who will escort you to the sightseeing highlights including the ancient Greek Theater and Palazzo Corvaja. This evening enjoy an included dinner with wine and good times.
Day 9 – Catania to Valletta, Malta
Today travel by air from Sicily to Malta. Upon arrival you'll transfer to your hotel. There is some time to stroll around. This evening join the other travelers for a welcome drink.
Day 10 – Malta at Leisure
Today you have a free day to explore your interests in Valletta. This medieval town offers much history and culture. From castles and swords of the Knights of Malta, to shopping, there is something for everyone in Malta. Your hotel also includes a pool to relax.
Day 11 – Malta Excursions
Today you will visit Malta's fishing village off Marsaxlokk. Here you will find the traditional Mediterranean fishing village colored houses along waterfront. Known as 'Luzzus' they are painted in blues, yellows, and reds. Today this quiet village is a long way from the first Turkish landing. You'll have some free time here to stroll around the markets. You may also join an option tour of the Blue Grotto, which is famous for its crystal clear water with beautiful colors passing through it.
Day 12 – Sicily and Malta Tours Ends in Valetta
This morning say goodbye to the lovely Mediterranean. Bring home colorful memories and maybe even a new diet!
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Love not returned
I am a 23-year-old woman with a traumatic childhood. I do not divulge this as an excuse, just as background. However, I know that this has affected my ability to trust people or open up to others. I am also severely concerned with my looks. I am 30 pounds overweight, and I constantly wish to look like the "ideal" that our current society has deemed beautiful. I know that I am an attractive person, but I am very lonely. I do not have any confidence when it comes to finding a mate. I always seem to attract men who use me and lose me. Whenever I am attracted to another, I always think I am not pretty or skinny enough to win or keep them. My mom (only family) and friends insist that I am wrong and are very supportive. However, I can't seem to shake this sadness or this longing for the love of one man in particular.
I have had an obsessive crush on a co-worker for over a year. Until now I have kept it a secret because he was married. However, when I learned he was getting divorced, I worked up the courage to ask him out. We have been kind of seeing each other for two months. We seem to really connect, but it does not seem like enough to win his heart, which his wife has a firm grip on. One night, things got really heavy, and when I initiated sex, he rejected me. He said it felt like he was cheating on his wife, who was his first love, mother of his children, and a Barbie doll look-a-like. I have never felt like such a whore. If he did not like me it would never of gotten so far, right? I really like him, more than he knows. I play the cool chick, no commitment until he says, just have fun and don't worry. But I am crazy about him. I don't want to scare him off, I want to help heal his broken heart, but he really made me feel like a loser. Should I keep trying for his love or give up and declare the ex the winner and stop kidding myself?
Dear Amber:
Amber, as you may know, low self-esteem is often a consequence of experiencing traumatic events in childhood. When our self-esteem is low, we make choices that confirm our worst expectations of ourselves. One example is to seek a loving partnership - or even just a friendship -- with someone who is not ready for or not available for the kind of healthy, feel-good relationship we have in mind. Because we don't believe that we deserve a good relationship, we think something is wrong with us instead of with the choice of partner we've made.
There is nothing wrong with longing for the love of one man in particular - intimate one-on-one relationships are one of the (potential) joys of life. But you may be picking the wrong partners, people who do not treat you with the respect that you deserve at work or in a friendship, and certainly in a romantic relationship.
Your co-worker friend does not sound ready for a relationship with you that would have the depth of intimacy and trust you are looking for, as you describe the situation. He may still be grieving the loss of his marriage (2 months is not a long time in that regard) and despite his connection with you, may feel he's not ready to open his heart again to a new partner. The adjustments he's making in his life right now may leave little of him left for anything more than a friendship.
If you really feel that this person is someone you want to keep in your life, you have nothing to lose by respecting his needs and enjoying the relationship that's available right now. But if you need more for yourself than he can provide, you shouldn't hang around waiting for him to change, since he may not ever be the person you want him to be.
A good relationship, Amber, will need your trust in and love for yourself. Healing the wounds of your childhood, recovering from whatever made you doubt yourself so deeply, will make even more of you available for love and give you the strength to move on from unsatisfying friendships to more fulfilling ones.
I wish you a successful journey in discovering more of your beauty and your strength.
Michael Mesmer, MFT
This question was answered by Michael Mesmer, MFT. Michael is familiar with several therapeutic approaches, including brief, holistic, transpersonal, narrative, and body-oriented therapies. He works with issues of domestic violence, grief and loss, relationship and phase-of-life challenges, teenage concerns and parenting skills. For more information visit his site or his compact information page on QueenDom. For more information visit: http://www.therapyalternatives.org/


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I'm sure that as time goes on, and the posts start to stack up on this blog, it will become apparent that I am a card-carrying Lisa Eldridge fan-girl. I watch her YouTube channel and follow her blog religiously.
This game changing product is one that makes frequent appearances in Lisa's videos, and that's what sparked my interest in it. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage seems to be her go-to product for spot concealing blemishes and minor bits of discolouration. For the past two years, it has been my go-to as well.
I first tried this product towards the end of 2013 when my sister gave me a Laura Mercier complexion set that included the Undercover Pot (a jar of setting powder with pans of Secret Camouflage and Secret Concealer in the lid.) Before too long, I was hooked on the Secret Camouflage and splurged for the full-size compact.
At first, this concealer seemed odd to me. It wasn't nearly as creamy as I thought it would be. If my sister hadn't warned me about the texture ahead of time, I would have thought that it was expired and dried out! It has a very waxy consistency and is much drier than a lot of other concealers.
However, the dry, waxy texture is part of what makes this concealer so awesome. While creamier concealers blend away to nothing and disappear after a few hours, this one stays put.* I can put this on in the morning, set it with a bit of powder and rest assured that it will last the day. It is also very pigmented and capable of covering most anything. I use it to conceal blemishes, minor red patches and broken capillaries.
The gimmick with this product is that you get two shades in the compact so that you can custom blend your own perfect shade. I have SC2 and honestly only use the larger, more yellow side. Anytime I try to use the peachy shade…things get weird. It just doesn't suit my skin. However, you get such a huge amount of the other shade, that I don't really care if the peachy side is useless.
How do I apply this? I like to use a small concealer brush (the Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage brush to be exact) and do some Lisa Eldridge-style "pinpoint concealing." A small brush really helps you target the areas that need the coverage. What I don't do is use this on under-eye circles. It's way too dry for that: cake city.
Before finding this product, I flitted from concealer to concealer, never liking one well enough to stick with it. The fact that I've been using this same one daily for two years is a testament to its effectiveness. I really can't imagine my makeup routine without it. Tears will most certainly be shed if this is ever (heaven forbid) discontinued.
*Application tip: I like to start by concealing the smallest imperfections first, giving the compact time to warm up in my hand. I find the heat from my hand slightly melts the product so it's easier to blend over larger blemishes.


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This weekend, I tried to keep up with the big girls and attend a couple of BlogHer events. Allow me to tip my hat to the ladies who attended the conference sessions, along with the pre- and post-parties. You all deserve some type of medal! On Friday evening, I joined bloggers at the Blogalicious/LUSH Experience in the LUSH Cosmetics section of Macy's. The private event took place after store hours and was amazing! I am NOT exaggerating. There were drinks, desserts, and complimentary beauty treatments. Guests enjoyed arm massages, hand treatments, facials, pedicures, and more. I grabbed some pictures on my Blackberry (for Twitpic purposes).
Blogalicious is a conference for women bloggers of color. The inaugural conference will be held in Atlanta from October 9-11. You can learn more or sign up at www.blogaliciousweekend.com! At the end of the night, I walked away with some great goodies courtesy of LUSH. Huge thank you to my fairy Godbella, Afrobella, for inviting me to this great event. I had a blast!
On Saturday, I joined some of my Chicagonista gals for a sushi lunch celebrating the launch of our sister site, NY Metropolista. I must say that the founder of both sites, MJ Tam, is so amazing. She is not only sweet but she has a vision and is making it happen! MJ gathered us at Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge and we gabbed while dining on some amazing rolls! By the way, the food at Niu was delicious. I highly recommend the Sexy Mexican roll.
Pictured (Smiling L to R): Carol of NYCityMama.com, Jen of SecondCitySoiree.com, MJ
I didn't register for the conference so I had no idea how busy BlogHer ground zero (the Sheraton) was. That was until I ventured over there post-sushi to meet up with my Red Pump Project co-founder, Luvvie. I found her gorging on Molly's Cupcakes in the Brand About Town suite. This company identifies key influencers in the blogosphere and links them with companies and great campaigns. The Sheraton was buzzing with women, men, babies all moving in and out of sessions and gifting suites. It was incredible to watch. Did I mention that there were roughly 1500 bloggers in attendance? Let me tell you now…In case you haven't figured it out by now, blogging is a huge business.
To end the weekend, I joined the Bright Pink ladies at BowlHer. In addition to bowling and having a blast, we were there spreading awareness about breast and ovarian cancer, Bright Pink, and the new text messaging campaign launching in October. A novel way to combine technology and healthcare, Bright Pink will launch the "Underwire Alert," an alert system which will send women a monthly text message reminding them to conduct their monthly breast self-exam. How cool is that?
Whew…So, there you have it! My BlogHer experience in a nutshell! All in all, I had the opportunity to meet so many great bloggers and individuals, in general! I feel like I spend so much time talking to Twitter IDs and blog screennames, so it's good to have that human connection. I'm still going through my business cards and checking out the bloggers that I met during the weekend because definitely want to keep in touch 🙂
While there were a significant number of "moms who blog" and not enough bloggers of color, I felt that everyone was there to learn, network, and mingle. Other than the few catty situations that I heard about, I thought BlogHer was very beneficial for attendees. Next year, the conference will be held in New York City. I've already marked the date on my calendar and am looking forward to being in attendance!


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Whenever I travel, interesting things happen to me. I'm not sure if its because I'm out of my element and I'm more aware? I don't know, but I am starting to see a theme of when I receive interesting life messages. I was in St. Louis for the past week for a marketing and sales conference that I … [Read more...]
Walking in Faith
You know, some days seem harder than others. Walking in faith is a concept that I like to believe I hold, but all too often even the simplest things can throw me off the path. Sometimes it's my own stupid fear, other times it's a curious German Shepherd who wants to say hello..or...Grrr... I'll … [Read more...]
A brush with the divine?
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text: More math that kids—and not a few adults—can relate to, from the master of math concepts. Here he tackles combinations via a story of kids making sundaes at a school picnic. First the kids discuss the number of ice creams, sauces, and toppings they will use, drawing a chart to illustrate the possibilities aptly rendered in the playful pastel, disheveled artwork that looks just like a sundae. Murphy (Bigger, Better, Best, p. 1138, etc.) plays the concept like a slide trombone: Up, up the number of potential combinations mount, and then, as the kids commence to dish out the goods at the picnic, the options start to drop down, down as the sprinkles tip over and the chocolate ice cream melts and the caramel gets spilled. The chill that the words "combinational analysis" send through the bones is chased away by the clarity of Murphy's diagramming, flow charts that show just how many different sundaes might be ordered. As always in the MathStart series, Murphy supplies a number of activity ideas that extend and embellish upon the concepts being introduced as well as a short bibliography. Be prepared to head for the freezer. (Picture book/math. 6-9)


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I had a very early start in some deep forests hoping to see something large and pale charcoal coloured but didn't succeed on that score. I did hear the sound of many lekking Black Grouse, had a singing Parrot Crossbill plus Black Woodpeckers, Mistle Thrushes and could hear displaying Cranes. So a nice way to spend breakfast!
Later in the day I visited Kjelle where there were still no Green-winged Teal or Garganey amongst the Teal and only a single Tundra/rossicus Bean Goose amongst the geese.
Svellet was the site of the day. Curlew numbers have now risen to 86 and 66 Teal were feeding in the shallow waters (water is at a premium as it is mostly mud). So this was a huge increase from 2 days ago when there were 26 Curlew and no Teal. Highlight and a real surprise though was a raptor. On Tuesday I had an adult Peregrine perched on a log out in the middle, so when I saw a distant perched raptor I initially assumed it was the same Peregrine. However, something was not right and I cranked up the magnification on the scope. This bird was pale and grey, it was lacking a moustache stripe and instead had dark cheeks and its tail clearly projected beyond the wing tips – a GYR FALCON. This was my first record in Akershus and as has been the case with all my records of Gyr Falcon was a distant bird that allowed itself to barely be photographed – when will I see a close photogenic bird? The ID through the scope was not in doubt though. The plumage was not of a juv/2cy bird which would be expected but instead of an older bird. Adults should be firmly established on breeding sites now so unless this was a wandering unpaired non-breeding bird I assume it was a 3cy.
|Crappy photos indeed. But through the 'scope I could see this was a Gyr Falcon (jaktfalk)
|Tundra (rossicus) Bean Goose with Pink-footed, and Canada Geese. When asleep its darker back allowed it to be separated from the Pink-foots which (generally) have a greyer back
|some of the Curlews (storspove) feeding in Svellet


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Does it matter what the musicians you hire look like?
We've had clients make various requests over the years 'We really want a female sax player', 'The men have to have long hair', 'The band have to be 'good looking".
Is it right to hire musicians according to how they look?
Being appropriately dressed and looking smart is hugely important, especially if it's a black tie event or party for example.
Never hire someone because they have the right 'look'. Hire people based on both their musical ability and personal character.
If your event is themed, for example a 'girls only' night, then having an entirely female band is totally appropriate.
The music comes first. The purpose is not to have a handsome/beautiful musician, but to have Great Music! Support Musicians!
For some bands a stylish ethos is an important part of their brand, so hiring someone who is willing to be a part of that is really important.
We just don't want to pass on the superficial culture that seems to abound. Bands that have a mix of people tend to have various creative influences that makes for a better sound!


text: Home » Politics » Electoral Act amendment bill passes second reading Politics Electoral Act amendment bill passes second reading Published on May 4, 2016 By Daily Post Staff PIC. 9. SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DURING PRESENTATION OF THE 2016 APPROPRIATION BILL BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADUBUHARI AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN ABUJA ON TUESDAY (22/12/15).7808/22/12/2015/JAU/BJO/NAN The Bill to amend the Electoral Act to cover the lacuna associated with death of a candidate in an election before the conclusion of polling passed second reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Also passed second reading is a Bill for amendment of Electoral Act 2010 to empower election tribunals and courts to declare candidates who scored second highest votes as winners of elections if the real winner is unqualified. The bill provides that for the second highest votes scorer to be declared winner, the winner would have been unqualified for the election ab initio. Leader of the House, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, who moved the motion, said that the bill when amended would go a long way to address contentious issues in the Electoral Act. He said that it would also allow for deputies to automatically fill vacant office without conflicting issues from the Supreme Court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lower chamber also passed for second reading a bill for an Act to ensure that all political parties were gender sensitive. Similarly, a bill to include the use of Card Reader as part of the Electoral Act scaled through second reading, with Rep. Edward Pwajok (Plateau-PDP) and Rep. Sunday Karimi (Kogi-PDP), speaking in favour of motion on it. Before its adoption, Minority Leader of the House, Leo Ogor, opposed it, saying that card reader should be excluded from the Electoral Act. He argued that the use of the device led to disenfranchisement of many voters in the 2015 elections. All the bills were referred to the relevant committee for further legislative action. (NAN) Download Daily Post App. Subscribe to Daily Post Newsletter. Advertise with us. Send us enquiries, press releases. Related Topics: You may like


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Wikki Tourist top marksman Godwin Obaje will miss this weekend game against Giwa FC, Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal.
Obaje is suffering from a bout of malaria and the 19 year old who has six goals to his name this season told Owngoalnigeria.com that he didn't make the trip to Ilorin.
" I am not going to play in this weekend game, am yet to recover from a bout of Malaria but hopefully I will be back soon" He told Owngoalnigeria.com
The younger brother to former Black Leopards of South Africa forward, Joshua Obaje also debunked rumours that he will leave for Europe in May for trials.
"I read same report but I can confirm to you there's no iota of truth in it, am happy at Wikki Tourist and only a concrete offer can tempt me away as it is the dream of every footballer base in Nigeria to move abroad".
Ahmed Ishaya.


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The study of ergonomics seeks to identify the potential causes for injury that results from the above tasks and develop methods and products which reduce the risk of Repetitive Stress Injury or RSI. Failure to take ergonomic considerations into account can result in increased stress, discomfort, muscle fatigue and eventually serious injury if you use your computer more than 2 hours a day (at home or work).
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"To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength."
Last month really took me for a spin. I have seen myself as a strong leader and very aware of my actions and thoughts so much so that that is why I even write these articles to share with others my knowledge and confindance in my growth. I continuly work on myself everyday. It can be exhausting and sometimes my patience runs thin. A few days after that last eclipse, I lost my shit and broke down. I realized as much as you can be aware and in the moment, patiences and timing will really tell you where you stand. I thought I was pretty good at working through my fears, I thought I was pretty good at analyzing and introspecting too. But it hit me, I had never realized how much I suck at being vulnerable. It sucks. I hate being vulnerable and not understanding what I am feeling. I hated this feeling of defeat and powerless. After taking some deep breaths I went through each thought that came up and the emotion and fear tied with it. Being a gemini I needed to talk it out. I reached out to some of my closes friends, and released my emotions and became vulnerable. But there was one person I needed to share with the most and it was someone I wasn't nessasarley that deeply close with and being vulnerable to this person was a huge fear. I was scared, I didn't want to seem like someone who doesn't have there life together or is a mess emotionally. I've powered though my life learning to keep smiling while dancing on stage no matter how tired you are. So I did it and reached out to be vulnerable to someone new that I wanted to let in my world and cared for. And guess what? There was nothing to be scared of!
I learned a lot about myself and it all came back that we are all humans living in an un-perfect world with all sorts of un-perfect lives looking to connect and be of service to each other. After I exposed myself I connected on a deeper level with this person and myself. It couldn't have been more beautiful to receive that divine connection. I didn't loose my 'power', but I gained love and more awareness. I believed in perfect timing. I learned:
Vulnerability is not a fear-
Humans desire and are hardwired for connection. It gives us meaning and purpose. We fear deep connections that we crave in others because we feel we are not worthy. We are just afraid of being hurt.
Vulnerability is not shame-
We are so afraid that if others saw our insercurities that they won't like us. But we all have our own craziness that most of the time makes us more beautiful than we think. You're not alone.
Vulnerability is not perfection-
When we eat healthy with our all organic kale and coconut waters we feel in control of our lives, but not being honest about how much we love cake and learning its ok to have a bite now and than. Were are not perfect and the only way to learn and grow is from our mistakes.
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"Stardust" sequin jacket: Spell Designs || Biker top: Urban Outfitters (old) || Fishnet tights: eBay || Platform boots: Vagabond
Some really Rock 'n' Roll chic look for today - that jacket was a must have and I was one of the lucky ones that could catch one. That jacket is indeed like a piece of art, it's simply gorgeous. It's pretty heavy weighted but different to the usual sequin jackets. It got different kinds of patterns which makes it look more edgy and different. I like the creamy-cold shades aswell. I kept the rest a bit simpler and went for a biker tee, navajo jewelry and some fishnet tights.
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Descendants of ? Butler
Generation No. 1
1.?1 BUTLER was born in VA. He married ?. She was born in VA.
Child of? BUTLER and ? is:
2. i. ISAAC2 BUTLER, b. January 1847, OH; d. 1918, (Logan) Bellefontaine, OH.
Generation No. 2
2.ISAAC2 BUTLER (?1) was born January 1847 in OH, and died 1918 in (Logan) Bellefontaine, OH. He married MARY Abt. 1870. She was born June 1852 in OH, and died 1919 in (Logan) Bellefontaine, OH.
Notes for ISAAC BUTLER:
Buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery Sec 3
Civil War Vet. Co. E, 82 Ohio Inf. (Lot 654, Grave 7)
Notes for MARY:
Mary had 8 children by 1900, but only 7 were living
in the 1880 census:
Servant Mary Perry (15 yrs old) living w/them
Boarder - Josephus Arahood (23 yrs old)
Buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery, Sec 3
Children of ISAAC BUTLER and MARY are:
i. IDA MAE3 BUTLER, b. August 1877, (Logan) Bellefontaine, OH; d. November 18, 1905, (Champaign) Salem Twp, OH; m. EDWARD C. COX, Abt. 1897, (Allen) Lima, OH; b. March 05, 1876, (Champaign) Lippincott, OH; d. May 08, 1971, (Champaign) OH.
Notes for IDA MAE BUTLER:
I am not positive who the mother is for the children except for those listed under Emma's name.
died near West Liberty she was a housekeeper
1900 Census - 2 mo. old daughter listed - no name
buried in Kingscreek Baptist Cemetery Ida May Cox - 1877-1905
Notes for EDWARD C. COX:
Retired from Howard Paper Mill
Buried in Oak Dale Cemetery
Walter Funeral Home
2 sisters and 3 brothers proceeded him in death
SSDI states date of birth 25 March 1875
aka Edda (as listed in Census)
according to marriage record - he was born in Springfield, ILL. Married by E. S. Weaver, Pastor M. E. Church, St Paris, OH
ii. JOHN C BUTLER, b. Abt. 1872.
iii. BENJ. W. BUTLER, b. Abt. 1875.
iv. BESSIE BUTLER, b. February 1883.
v. MYRTLE BUTLER, b. March 1888.
vi. BELLE BUTLER, b. June 1892.