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The Christmas season is upon us! You can feel it in the air!
Admittedly, I love the "hustle and bustle" of the holidays as much as anyone else. It's fun to see people out-and-about, shopping for loved ones and attending seasonal events. As much as we talk about "slowing down" in this blog, it's important to note that there is nothing inherently wrong with some of the craziness that accompanies this time of year. That being said, as with all things, you must approach each situation with moderation and thoughtful, intentional consideration.
Regardless of how busy or how light the holidays are for you and your family this year, it should always be a priority for you to take time for yourself to regroup and reflect. Yes, Christmas is often an opportunity for us, as gentlemen, to give of ourselves and pour out into others. And yes, we are to be diligent in our seeking out of those opportunities and quick to respond to them with a servant's heart! But with that being said, however, we are to know our own limits, and be wise with our time. As we each know all too well, spreading yourself too thin can happen extremely quickly, and the holidays seem to only exaggerate that.
Christmas is an opportunity for us, as gentlemen, to give of ourselves and pour out into others. Click To Tweet
Be diligent, gentlemen. Be wise with your time and ensure that as you pour out, you are also being filled up. Ensure, as always, that you are surrounding yourself with other good men who can walk closely with you and bear your burdens alongside you. With this season comes many joys and treasured memories, but it can also bring complex dynamics and tense conversations. Make sure you are taking the time you need to assess how you are doing, and how you can do better, as this holiday season plunges forward. Do not live passively. Have the courage to step away when needed, and reflect on your actions, relationships, decisions, and motivations.Be wise with your time and ensure that as you pour out, you are also being filled up. Click To Tweet
Be aware, if this is something you are trying for the first time this year, that it may feel a bit odd, selfish even. But I can assure you, brother, that you will be able to serve more humbly, love more deeply, and give more graciously if you are not operating out of a place of exhaustion and frustration. It's simple, really. The more you fill up, the more you will be able to pour out.
I must always be sure to specify, whenever I talk about seeking out moments of rest, that there is a very clear line between rest, and laziness. Do not toe that line, gentlemen. If your wife needs help vacuuming the house right before the in-laws come over, don't even try to tell her that "I am being intentional in my moment of restfulness so that I may pour out of myself more abundantly". That is not only a blatant excuse for laziness, but is completely outside the goal of setting aside time for yourself. You do that SO that you can serve, not so you can shirk responsibility. So please, be present to your loved ones and attentive to their needs. You can be intentional to rest, and actively seeking opportunities to serve those around you at the same time.
So go. Go with the courage to do things differently this year. Go and be wise with your time, and faithful in your commitment to the moments you are able to set aside for yourself. It just may become one of your favorite holiday traditions!
Until Soon,
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Maternal Paid Leave Benefits and the Use of Pediatric Preventive Health Services: An Instrumental Variable Analysis
Megan Shepherd-Banigan, University of Washington
Janice F. Bell, University of Washington
Anirban Basu, University of Washington
Cathryn Booth-LaForce, University of Washington
Jeff Harris, University of Washington
This study uses data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (n=3,369) to examine whether paid leave and work intensity are associated with receipt of recommended well child visits, general dental exams, preventive dental care, vision screening obesity screening, and flu shots among US children aged 0-17 years. We used residual inclusion instrumental variable models to test this relation. We found that fewer than half of all children received the recommended number of well-child visits and dental exams. Paid sick leave predicted a statistically significant increase in the marginal probability of complying with recommended well-child visits (0.17; 95% CI: 0.05, 0.26), dental exams (0.14; 95% CI: 0.009, 0.27), and preventive dental care (0.18; 95% CI: 0.05, 0.29). Paid vacation leave was not associated with an increased probability of pediatric preventive care use. Lower work intensity was associated with a higher probability of complying with well-child visits and annual flu shots.
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Welcome to our Veterans Discount Program called Return the Favor!
In 2010, the Cayuga County Clerk's Office started a Veterans Discount Program called Return the Favor. To date, we have over 150 local businesses that offer discounts to Veterans.
It's simple to participate:
VETERANS: We just need the Veteran to file their DD214 (Military Discharge Papers) in our office, and then they are eligible for all of our discounts! We've been visited by hundreds of Veterans in our office, and we hope to be visited by many more.
LOCAL BUSINESSES: Complete the application and email or fax the application to the County Clerk's Office. Email Sue at firstname.lastname@example.com. We will send you a confirmation and a decal for your place of business, and we will add you to our Merchant Participation List.
The County Clerk is proud to partner with the Auburn Downtown Business District, the County Veterans Office, and the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce. We'd also like to thank the local businesses who offer these discounts to our Veterans. This program is successful because all of us work together to make this happen. It's a win-win program-- Veterans support our local businesses, and local businesses give a discount to the Veterans!
Our Return the Favor Merchant Participation List is constantly changing. You can get a copy by viewing Participating Merchants, or feel free to come into the office to get an updated list whenever you need one.
If you have questions about the program, please give us a call at (315) 253-1271. Thank you once again to our Veterans and the sacrifices they made to protect our great country!


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Mr. White Mr. Black
2008 | 136 min
Gopi, a simpleton, arrives in Goa from Hoshiyarpur, to hand over a tiny piece of land to his childhood friend Kishen, which was his father's last wish. Kishen, now a conman, swindles people with a little help from his accomplice, Babu, to earn enough money to educate his sibling Divya who's studying in London. When Kishen gets to know that Gopi has reached Goa to meet him, he avoids him because he doesn't want to give up his flourishing business and travel to Hoshiyarpur just to take possession of a measly piece of land! However, Gopi is adamant to meet Kishen and is aided by Tanya, daughter of the owner of KG Resorts. Little do they realise that three girls are holed up at KG Resorts with stolen diamond worth crores. When Kishen, Babu and everyone else learn about this they all make a mad rush for KG Resorts. Gopi finds himself a part of the gang. Watch what happens next. more»
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October 28, 2007: He was out of work. So he took the $7-an-hour janitor's job figuring that something else was sure to come along. This was back in 1988.
"There was no plan," Richard Berg explained with a broad smile and chuckle.
When he started working at the University of Chicago Hospitals, friends of his wife, a physician, would ask in wonder why a 28-year-old college graduate who had been a union organizer was mopping floors and cleaning hospital operating rooms.
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At the dawn of 2017 the Danish parliament struck a blow for transgender rights and became the first country to remove trans people's classification as "mentally ill." In this New Year's Day move the government took official action to destigmatize transgender individuals, separating them from any association with words such as "problem," "disorder" or dysphoria.
Words matter, says Linda Thor Pedersen of rights organization LGBT Denmark. "It was very important," she says, "that terms like "incongruence," "disturbance" and "problem" were left out of the code title used by the country's medical community to track care. The change, she says, "makes it a code instead of a diagnosis." The old system made indirect discrimination possible, she explains; job applications were sometimes rejected because of a "diagnosis."
The change, although currently limited to Denmark, represents a new phase in the evolution of views on being transgender. An earlier change occurred in 2013, when "gender identity disorder" was dropped from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), U.S. psychiatry's bible for diagnosing mental illness. A new condition called "gender dysphoria" was added to diagnose and treat those transgender individuals who felt distress at the mismatch between their identities and their bodies. The new diagnosis recognized that a mismatch between one's birth gender and identity was not necessarily pathological, notes pediatric endocrinologist Norman Spack, a founder of the gender clinic at Boston Children's Hospital. It shifted the emphasis in treatment from fixing a disorder to resolving distress over the mismatch.*
Spack compares the DSM-5's new definition as similar in effect to its 1973 declassification of homosexuality as a mental illness. University of San Francisco human rights scholar Richard Johnson agrees. Although gay people certainly knew they were not sick, he says, the move did have an effect. "It has allowed the gay population in the U.S. an opportunity to pursue life on their own terms," he says. "This will also be the same situation for the transgender population living in Denmark."
As the brand-new measure takes effect, experts are speculating about its political, medical and financial ramifications in Denmark and around the world. Danish politicians had announced last year that they hoped to spur the World Health Organization (WHO) to remove transgender from a category of mental illnesses in its globally used International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision (ICD-10), whose codes are used to mark health records, track epidemiological trends and inform insurance reimbursement. If WHO did not act by January 1, 2017, Denmark had promised to act unilaterally.
As of January 5, WHO had made no comment on the Danish move. In the past the organization had told questioners the transgender redefinition will be part of the ICD-11, an immense and time-consuming project that is expected to be released this year or next.
The Danish action clearly aims to destigmatize being transgender. Removing any association with a problem or syndrome, however, has some experts wondering how it will be possible to label the person's distress and guide treatment when trans people seek medical interventions such as hormone treatment or sex-change surgery.
Psychologist Laura Edwards-Leeper of Pacific University in Oregon notes Denmark will still require that psychological evaluation be conducted before any medical intervention. "I'm wondering if Denmark plans to make the diagnosis a medical one," she says. "Perhaps they are approaching it similarly to what I recommend, which is to involve health care providers in offering support through the process and with readiness assessments, much like we do for patients seeking other life-changing, body-altering surgeries, such as bariatric surgery or organ transplants."
"We expect," LBGT Denmark's Pedersen says, "that transgender health care will move more toward informed consent instead of psychiatric evaluations. In Denmark it can take from a couple of years to more than a decade to get permission for genital reassignment surgery."
A major difference between Denmark and the U.S. is in how medical treatment is financed. What conditions are called can affect that process. "The difference [between the U.S. and Denmark]," Spack says, "is only [that] they have a national health system, and they wanted to make a statement that could not be made here by those who insure the care of transgender people. Because it's conceivable, pending litigation, that insurance companies could persist in not covering the medical and surgical care needed because they don't buy into the necessity of these treatments. But that is all changing," he says, "more bit by bit because we are a hodgepodge of care providers and insurers. Different states have different policies."
Whatever the practical effect of Denmark's move, Edwards-Leeper says, "it is sending the message that an increasing number of people across the globe do not perceive transgender people as 'crazy,' but as valuable members of society worthy of respect and human rights like everyone else."
*Editor's Note (1/11/17): This paragraph was edited after posting. The original stated "gender identity disorder" in the DSM-5 was renamed "gender dysphoria." In actuality, DSM-5 dropped the former term describing a pathology, and replaced it with the latter classification, which could be used to diagnose distress caused by gender mismatch.


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Volunteering – a world of opportunity
The Tabley House Collection, Knutsford depends almost entirely on its team of 25+ volunteers to ensure that the Collection can open its doors to the public between April and October.
However, recent job hunting success for a number of the volunteers, supported by the experience gained at Tabley House, means that the Collection is on the lookout for more help during National Volunteer Week 1 – 7th June.
Clare Pye, Chair of the Tabley House Collection Trust says, "Our volunteers are the lifeblood of Tabley. They are passionate about the House and the Collection and love to spend time telling the Leicester family story to our visitors. Visitors are always leaving comments about the high standard and depth of knowledge of our room stewards and guides.
"Whilst the Trust is obviously delighted that volunteering at Tabley has provided such a positive stepping stone for a number of our volunteers, their success does mean that there are gaps in the rotas for the coming Summer months and we would love to speak to anyone interested in finding out more about the opportunities on offer here at The Tabley House Collection."
Joining The Tabley House Collection team is an opportunity to socialise as well as find out about antiques, architecture, paintings and local history. New volunteers join in at their own pace, receive training and can choose dates to help which fit in with their other commitments, whether they can spare a regular number of hours a week or just a few hours a month.
For those volunteers looking to use their experience to develop their CVs the Administration team endeavour to ensure that the voluntary jobs on offer match their aspirations.
Anyone interested in finding out more can contact the administration team on 01565 750151 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Evans Funeral Home
"Compassionate Funeral Service"
Carrington and New Rockford, North Dakota
701.652.3003 or 701.947.2911
Secondary Number ~ 701.650.9937
Delores Aaland
Delores A. Aaland, age 96, passed away October 30, 2019, at her home in Carrington, ND.
Delores was born on October 2, 1923, in Grace City, North Dakota, the daughter of Reuben and Anna (Bonderud) Luttschwager. She lived most of her life in the New Rockford/Carrington area.
During World War II she visited her brother at Colorado Springs Camp Carson. While she was there, she met Carl Aaland, the love of her life. They were married on January 3, 1945, in the pastor's home in Sheyenne while Carl was home on furlough. They had two daughters: Kay (Schremser) and Jennifer (Arnold).
Carl and Delores farmed in the Barlow area before moving to New Rockford. After Carl retired, they moved to Carrington.
Delores was a homemaker and enjoyed all types of crafts.
Delores is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Arnold in Deer Park, Washington; her sister, Marliss Hellerud of Minnetonka, MN; son-in-law, Willard Schremser of Pine Creek, Idaho; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Reuben and Anna; her husband, Carl; her daughter, Kay; brothers Wilbert and Allen; two sisters, Arlene Gilderhus and Gail Callaghan; two sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law.
Delores requested no services.
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In this episode
Barbecue enthusiast and native Texan Kelsey Pribilski is on a quest to find secret menu items at some of the best barbecue joints in Texas. This episode has Kelsey searching for local flavors in Houston with the help of James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd.
Featured Recipes
Open-Faced Pot Roast Sandwich
HIGH for 5 hours or LOW for 8 hours in a Slow Cooker or 2 hours in a Pressure Cooker | 13 Ingredients
Korean Beef Ssam Lettuce Wraps
40 to 45 minutes | 21 Ingredients
Smoked Beef Rib with Spicy Bulgogi Glaze
30 Minutes | 11 Ingredients
01 Gatlin's BBQ
3510 Ella Blvd.
Houston, TX 77018
Houston, TX 77018
Kelsey and Chris try some quintessential Texas barbecue and find a special open-faced Pot Roast on Texas Toast.
02 The Orange Show
2402 Munger St.
Houston, TX 77023
Houston, TX 77023
Kelsey and Chris check out one of the stranger attractions Houston has to offer.
03 Smither Park
2441 Munger St.
Houston, TX 77023
Houston, TX 77023
Kelsey and Chris check out some local mosaic artwork inspired by The Orange Show.
04 Korea Garden
9501 Long Point Rd.
Houston, TX 77055
Houston, TX 77055
Kelsey and Chris try Korean BBQ and Chris makes a special Beef Tongue Ssam.
05 Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons Ave.
Houston, TX 77020
Houston, TX 77020
Kelsey and Chris stop off for a tour of Texas' oldest craft brewery.
06 Feges BBQ
3 Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX 77046
Houston, TX 77046
Chris takes Kelsey to a hidden gem where they find a Bulgogi Glazed Beef Rib and some delicious sides.
07 One Fifth
1658 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77006
Houston, TX 77006
Chris and his colleagues surprise Kelsey with a special dinner in honor of Southern Smoke.


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Checked in Victoria Vacations has been welcoming guests to Victoria since 2008.
Managing Director Deidre Langlois was born and raised in Victoria and can answer every question you may have about the region, from the best restaurants to the off the beaten path must see natural attractions. Deidre learned the travel business from the inside out, going abroad for many years travelling throughout Asia before it was fashionable. She then moved into the adventure travel sector as the owner and operator of Big Earth Adventure Travel, arranging tours to exotic destinations and specializing in destinations such as Machu Picchu, the Galapagos islands and custom African safaris.
With Checked in Victoria Vacation Deidre now works to promote Victoria as the premier destination on the west coast for travelers of all ages, and is proud to offer outstanding accommodation options for individuals and families.


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Rae Dunn Magenta FAITH Mug
No tax
- Cool stoneware mug with FAITH etched on the cup by Rae Dunn.
- Fun mug for any occasion.
- Ceramic.
- Holds 16 fl oz.
Rae Dunn is a California native and resides in the San Francisco, Bay Area. Rae's inspiration comes from the earth, and she finds beauty in simple shapes, natural forms and found objects. Her utilitarian approach to designing ceramics is strongly based on the Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi; the beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. Each mug is hand-crafted and hand painted so each bowl is unique and can have slight imperfections.


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Voting by App
The greatest threat to our democracy is not foreign interference in elections, or political polarization, or fake news. It is our voter turnout. A democracy is supposed to be a system of government by the whole population, but the 2016 election turnout was just 55.7%. That's a failing grade in democracy, and it is unacceptable. A more flexible approach to how we vote could change these turnout rates and position our elections to function effectively for the future. For example, voting apps could increase participation in elections by eliminating barriers to casting a ballot, but so far implementation of such technology has been slow in the United States due to concerns about security and vulnerability. Voatz is the only voting app available on the market so far, and it has been met with pushback, despite the fact that its performances have not indicated that the app poses a significant security risk and its benefits will save our democracy, not destroy it.
Voatz is a "mobile elections platform," according to the app's website. The app makes use of the technology available on modern smartphones, such as fingerprint and facial recognition. The app must authenticate users before they can vote. This process includes a scan of their driver's license or passport, a selfie, and fingerprint recognition. Voatz also creates a paper ballot for each electronic ballot recorded. The app's security is regularly audited by third parties and the company even offers a "Bug Bounty," a cash reward for users who are able to identify bugs within the app.
The app has been used in several United States elections so far, primarily aimed at allowing military personnel who were stationed overseas to vote. Pilot programs have been successful in West Virginia, Denver, and Utah. However, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently published a report on Voatz in which they claimed that the app "has vulnerabilities that allow different kinds of adversaries to alter, stop, or expose a user's vote." In a response to the report, Voatz argued that the researchers depended on an old version of the app which had never been used in an election and dismissed the validity of the report's other claims. The public remains skeptical despite Voatz' reassurances, as fear of foreign interference in United States elections continues to rise.
It is true that any app implemented in elections in the next few years will likely not be perfect. However, our system now is also not perfect. We depend on the security of our postal system for absentee and early ballots. Our voting machines are decrepit. More than ⅓ of districts in the United States are using voting machines that are more than 10 years old. In 2018, 14 states were using machines that leave no paper trail. If machines don't create a paper record of the votes counted, there is no reliable way for election officials to confirm the accuracy of the count.
Do not make the mistake of believing that new means more vulnerable or that making a change means taking a risk. The machine in your pocket is newer, faster, and more secure than the machine in your polling place. We clearly have the technology to protect the data we value. Millions of Americans, for example, use mobile banking apps which store their sensitive financial information. On an individual level, the security of your bank account is far more consequential than the security of your vote. Americans trust the security of their banking apps because they work; they are secure. Voatz might not be the perfect app yet, but it has the capability to be secure, too. The app won't improve unless we start to use it and test it. Besides, beginning to offer voting by app as an option will improve our democracy.
On March 3rd, 2020, I voted for the first time. It was a hassle to get to my polling place in Roslindale, which is less than eight miles from my dorm on campus. I'm an eighteen-year-old who was excited to vote for the first time, who has access to public transportation, and who was completely free from commitments, academic or otherwise, after noon on Tuesday. Many adults do not have the luxury of so much free time and easy access to transportation. But this shouldn't matter; voting is a right. It is not supposed to be a privilege bestowed upon those who have a car, whose work hours are flexible, who do not have children to look after, and who have the time, patience and physical ability to wait in long lines for hours on end. These are the obstacles that keep our voter turnout rates low, but they are obstacles easily overcome by apps like Voatz.
In these past few weeks, as COVID-19 has spread, states like Louisiana, Georgia, and Ohio have been forced to postpone their primary elections. The states' decisions are prudent in the face of this pandemic, but they would be unnecessary if our system of voting was more flexible. This public health crisis has demonstrated that our system is not adaptable enough. We can't delay elections forever. We can't delay progress forever.
Yes, technology in politics has exacerbated threats to our democracy. The spread of disinformation on social media, the increasingly targeted ad campaigns, the disastrous Iowa Caucus—these are examples of technology making democracy dysfunctional. Democracy becomes dysfunctional when our ability to accurately assess the will of the electorate is impaired. But app-based voting is not one of those technologies that blurs our vision of what We the People of the United States really want. On the contrary, modernizing our voting mechanisms and hindering voter disenfranchisement improves our ability to assess the will of the people. Our democracy might be founded on age-old ideals, but we can run it on new tech.


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Fooled by Twitter Data
Data scientists must always remember that data sets are not objective - they are selected, collected, filtered, structured and analyzed by human design. Naked and hidden biases in selecting, collecting, structuring and analyzing data present serious risks.
For example, a recent Wall Street Journal article entitled "Tweets Provide New Way to Gauge TV Audiences" provides evidence of a disconnect between mainstream viewers and folks who use Twitter. The chart above shows the disconnect between the most popular and most tweeted shows - the most tweeted show is not a top ten show.
While Twitter data can be useful for detecting trends and sentiments for certain areas (e.g., disease surveillance, natural disaster surveillance, product sentiments, financial trading, politics) in limited circumstances using scientific methods, it can also mislead and present a false view of reality.
At this time, Twitter demographics do not mirror the population as a whole. The number of folks tweeting about a subject can be small yet vocal and that is problematic when attempting to interpret data and evidence. Data scientists need to avoid the following data science sins when interpreting data:
1. Sampling bias: systematic error due to a non-random sample of a population, causing some members of the population to be less likely to be included than others, resulting in a biased sample - skewing the sampling of data sets toward subgroups of the population most relevant to the initial scope of data science project, thereby making it unlikely that you will uncover any meaningful correlations that may apply to other segments.
2. Data Dredging bias: using regression techniques that may find correlations in small or some samples - but that may not be statistically significant in the wider population.
3. Data selection bias: skewing selection of data sources to most available, convenient and cost-effective, in contrast to being most valid and relevant for specific study. Data scientists have budget, data source and time limits - and thus may introduce unconscious bias in data sets able to select and those excluded.
The Twitter data lesson is that data scientists need to be scrupulous about using the scientific method when interpreting data and evidence to avoid creating an illusion of reality and thus causing consumers of data science to potentially make bad decisions.


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08/12: Eid Mubarik!I wish everyone a very happy and enjoyable Eid.
It is time to remember Hazrat Ibrahim's (Abraham) sacrifice and how he sacrificed his own beloved son when Allah called upon him. May Allah give us similar strength of sacrifice. Amen.
Spread as much love, peace, joy and prosperity as you can on this day of celebration. Eid Mubarik and may you and yours stay safe and healthy!
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In 2002, at the tender age of eighteen, I found myself with a gap year before I went off to study photography at college. A gap year is a year out of education, a time traditionally for young people to discover the world and maybe learn something about themselves in the process.
I decided to gain some independence by working in Disneyland Paris. My first job was as a horse manure sweeper. Sort of. I was a Disney Village cleaner, going around, generally tidying up the streets of Disneyland. But for about 5 to 10 minutes a day, I did have to follow about 10 horses and scoop up their horse poo. Apparently the horses get nervous in parades, with many people watching from close nearby and cameras flashing and clicking.
After approximately 5/6 weeks in Disney, I politely asked if it were possible to change jobs. All of my colleagues had said that it wouldn't be possible to change so soon after arriving. But I thought, if I don't try I'll never know, so I asked. Result? A far, far better job working in housekeeping in the big pink four star Disneyland Paris Hotel, right at the front of the park.
I spent a happy year in the Parisian magic kingdom, learning the basics of the hospitality trade and making friends.
After that, I studied Photography in Reading College for two years, leaving with a National Diploma in Photography & Media Studies. In the summer holidays after college, I went to a summer camp in Connecticut, working as a camp counsellor with kids from the American inner cities.
I was able to save around £250, which I spent on a 21 day overlanding expedition with Trek America on their Tierra Del Sol package trip. In truth, I didn't have sufficient spending money. I think I may have passed out from mozzie bites in a tropical rainforest in Mexico, as I didn't buy a mosquito net. 12 others in the group did, I was the one who did not.
By now, the travel bug (maybe a Mexican mosquito) had well and truly bitten. I went to Zagreb in Croatia (I hadn't even heard of the place before this) and had two interviews for a photographer position on board cruise ships with Image Photo Services (a photographic cruise concession). There were around 50 people at the hire session, all from Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria and one or two from Norway.
Some unfortunate chap raised his hand to ask if he could sleep in guest cabins if he got the job. Not surprisingly, he was sent home immediately. I was offered a job and started work as a cruise ship photographer in late 2005. My two years at Reading College had officially paid off. But I wasn't going to get rich on the payday.
My first pay slip at sea was an envelope with only 21 US dollars in it. 150 dollars had been taken from my salary as the deposit for the uniform.
I resigned from the cruise ship after completing my second contract. I'd seen a few people get stuck on the ships, as the cruise ship lifestyle is very unique and sometimes can feel like a long holiday, depending on your job role and the team.
Shortly after coming home to England, I was persuaded by a nice gentleman from Acacia Africa (a travel group) to do the Ultimate African Adventure of 56 days overlanding (going from A to B to C to D to E by truck). Each week was a different country, a different culture, a different experience. While in Africa, staring out of the truck window I decided to get qualified to teach English as a second language.
So that's what I did, gaining a CELTA certification from a reputable school in London.
In 2008, I flew to Hong Kong, and hopped on a bus to Huizhou city to work as an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) English teacher. I did a bit of travelling, went to a load of KTVs (Chinese karaoke bars) and had a chance to teach in a Chinese kindergarten, which was more like babysitting. In one of my first classes of nine children – all between 2-5 years old – eight of them cried when they were asked to sit down in front of me. I probably wanted to cry myself but fortunately I managed to hold it together.
A week later, the Chinese boss asked me to shave my beard as I was told this might be scaring the young kids. I did learn to say "Bu yao ku" (don't cry in Mandarin). A year and 3 months later, I returned home to an England smack in the middle of a huge recession.
After a couple more stints as a counsellor at kids camps in America, I got a job with Club Med in the French Alps. There I worked as un Animateur (a children's play leader). This was a cool experience, mainly because they paid for my transport and the accommodation and food seemed free, although obviously it would have been accounted for in the (modest) level of my salary. An interesting experience and I'm glad I did it, but after a few months there, I'd had enough.
After spending a little time back home, I headed out once more for a Jordan and Egypt Explorer overland trip with the Oasis Travel Group. A fascinating journey and a part of the world full of magic and history.
A year later, I did a Kathmandu (Nepal) to Delhi (India) overlanding trip with Dragoman. In the last few days of this trip, I got food poisoning again, so that was my last overlanding trip. Although I'd still recommend overlanding – it's an inexpensive way to see different cultures and experience them close-up and personal. Of the ones I haven't yet tried, I've heard Intrepid are a very good overlanding company.
In between different positions in the hospitality sector and regular trips abroad, I've had a variety of other jobs. I've worked in a top spa, aiding a gardener. As a checkout operator for B&Q. A sales assistant for House of Fraser. I've worked as a Royal Mail sorter, and more recently for the Cliveden National Trust as a Catering Assistant. I did a brief work experience in the Ritz Hotel London and worked with the Concierge of the MacDonald Windsor Hotel. I spent a couple of years working as a Teaching Assistant, sometimes voluntary, in primary schools.
Just a few notes about working at various kids' camps. I worked for two months and a training week in and received 631 US dollars for two months work with Camp America, who did pay for and arrange my flights. I got the job pretty much on the spot at a jobs fair in London.
I have also worked with Village Camps in Yorkshire, England as a CELTA Teacher and I did a summer job working for Camp Beaumont on the Isle of Wight, the camp scenically located just a short walk from the beach.
Please don't think because I've travelled a lot I must be rich or be from an affluent background. I'm just good at saving and everywhere I have travelled I have worked or knowingly saved to travel. I guess it's like most things – if you have a passion for something (in my case travel and culture) you'll find a way and the resources to make it happen.
I met a guy on my trip in Kathmandu who was only 31 years old and told me he had just left a job with Carphone Warehouse paying £60,000 a year. I assumed he had great qualifications, he had said he didn't. He had just stayed with the same job for 11 years and worked his way up to being a senior position. To do that you must work hard, be enthusiastic and very willing to improve and help others improve.
Whether it's vacations, work or hobbies, what you put into something will determine how much you get out of it.
In 2015, I was working in a hotel in Windsor. One evening, I saw a sign on the lunchroom wall announcing that all staff were welcome to run the Windsor Half Marathon for free. Liking a challenge and a spot of exercise, I took up their offer. I trained enthusiastically but one week before the Half Marathon, I got a horrible cold and didn't run.
Naturally I was disappointed but had now developed a passion for running and so joined Burnham Joggers, a local running club.
In March 2016, I woke up one morning to find I had fallen out of bed with no memory of it happening. For me at 32, this was a very strange thing to happen. A few days later, I woke up with agonising pain behind my right knee joint. For the next three days I found it safer and easier to bottom-shuffle down the stairs. Undignified but effective.
The following four months I found myself continuously limping due to, I assumed, my bed fall. The limp turned into a wobble and I began to like my unique walk. Finally, a visit to a medical specialist explained the reason for the wobble – spinocerebellar ataxia, a condition affecting my balance and speech.
As I came to terms with the diagnosis, I was determined to take control of it rather than it take control of me.
As the year progressed, various people told me about a charity called Sportsable. Sportsable brings disabled and able-bodied people together to enjoy sports and socialise. At the start of 2017, I decided to join them.
Over the next few months, I realised I had once volunteered for this very charity when I was 18 years old. Then it was known as WAMDSAD (Windsor Ascot Maidenhead District Sports Association for the Disabled). Initially I chose to do swimming and table tennis and as summer arrived, I developed an interest in kayaking.
Despite my sporting endeavours, I was getting noticeably worse, which confused me. Perhaps I had mistakenly thought the charity's activities worked magic. Join and you will be healed. But it doesn't work quite like that. You make the effort, motivate yourself. Sportsable gives you support, facilities and the friendship to be your best.
Many members find Sportsable a great place to socialize and make like-minded friends. It's a place to share experiences and stories, to try out different activities. As they say, 'practice makes perfect' and at Sportsable you have the opportunities to practise and grow. If you live in or near to Maidenhead, why not join and make a difference to yourself and others around you.
One lovely lady I met at Sportsable has been patiently helping me to improve my table tennis skills. She told me that about six years ago doctors had informed her she'd soon be spending the rest of her days in a wheelchair. Six years later, she's still walking, exercising and making a difference. Her belief is that much is in your mind. If you adamantly don't want to be reliant on a wheelchair, you'll continue to stay on your feet.
Today my ability to walk and speak, still need improvement and I'm working on it. But I can still take an impressive photograph. Right now I only photograph friends and family or those that help me. But photography is my passion and I would happily photograph anyone who gets in touch.
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The Camargo Foundation prizes diversity and welcomes applicants from all countries and nationalities, representing a broad range of creative thought and practice. Three main categories are available, and several subcategories for artists' applications.
- Scholars
Scholars should be connected to the Arts and Humanities working on French and Francophone cultures, or cross-cultural studies that engage the cultures and influences of the Mediterranean region. To be eligible for a fellowship in the "Scholars" category, applicants are expected either to hold a PhD and a record of post-doctoral scholarship, or, to be PhD candidates completing the final stages of research for, or writing of, their dissertation.
- Thinkers
Thinkers include accomplished professionals and practitioners in cultural and creative fields (such as curators, journalists, critics, urban planners, independent scholars, etc.) who are professionally engaged in critical thought. We are interested in work attuned to the theoretical arena, the arts, and society.
- Artists (all disciplines)
Artists in all disciplines should be the primary creators of a new work/project and should have a track record of publications, performances, exhibitions, credits, awards, and/or grants. We are interested in artists who have a fully developed, mature artistic voice. Applicants may include artists who are engaged in critical thought and research-oriented projects. When applying, artists will have to choose among the following subcategories: Visual Artists / Choreographers, Theater Directors, and Performance Artists / Writers and Playwrights / Film, Video and Digital Artists / Composers and Sound Artists / Multidisciplinary Artists.
How to Apply:
Eligible applicants may submit only one application. Multiple submissions will be disqualified.
We accept applications only via our online platform, Submittable: https://camargofoundation.submittable.com/submitWhile the application form must be submitted in English, the supporting materials (CV, work samples, etc.) can be submitted either in English or French. Applications must include the following:
- A proposal narrative that describes your intended focus of the residency, whether on (a) particular work(s) or a more open-ended area of inquiry, and conveys the relevance of your project for today.
- A rationale for wanting to work specifically at Camargo (as opposed to any other residency center) and/or in the Aix-Marseille-Provence area, including but not limited to existing or potential connections with people, places, organizations, and environments.
- A rationale for why a residency is appropriate at this specific stage of your proposal and/or career
- A current CV.
- Those applying in the Artists categories must submit work samples. If providing a work in progress, please also provide finished work. Visual artists may submit up to 16 images for visual artists; writers may submit up to 20 pages; filmmakers may submit up to 20 minutes of clips linked to a video-sharing site (Vimeo is preferred but not required.) Applicants must provide detailed information about each work sample, including descriptive captions, cue points, passwords, the applicant's role in the work represented, etc.
- Applicants are asked to list the names and contact information for two references. Candidates who reach the final stages of the selection process may be asked to provide letters from their references.
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Natural State of Being Retreat
If you feel overwhelmed from every day life challenges and wish to expand and live life more fully, balanced and connected, then join Nancy for her NATURAL STATE OF BEING- Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat on the magical crystal island Koh Phangan
in Southeast Asia.
8 days practice of healthy and joyful living in the ever-flowing oneness with mother nature herself.
An Wholistic nature experience for the alignment of body, mind and soul.
Stay tuned! Retreat dates for 2020 coming very soon.
"You must find the place inside yourself, where nothing is impossible"
~ Deepak Chopra~
We invite you to come immerse yourself in the art of living wholistically in mind, body and spirit with NATURAL STATE OF BEING RETREAT! By Wholistic, we mean that which is whole, balanced and therefore, complete.
The heart and soul of this retreat is rooted in the ancient sister systems of Ayurveda and Yoga (combination of Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin), two practices that have personally transformed my relationship to a balanced healthy life and guided me on the path I'm on today. While the wisdom and life practice of Ayurveda dates back 5000 years old, the art of modern wholistic living welcomes all curious seekers and travellers who wish to expand and live life more fully, balanced and connected!
But don't just take my word for it, I invite you to try it for yourself. In fact, if you're still reading this, you've actually already planted the seed.
Imagine yourself when you've arrived on the magical island of Koh Phangan, Thailand — a luscious island teeming with nature's abundant tropical breeze, rolling mountains, sparkling blue ocean waves and crunchy crystal quartz.
For 8 days, you gather with like-minded travellers to convene as a small community in conscious curiosity and practice of healthy and joyful living in the ever-flowing oneness with mother nature herself.
With each day that passes, you unplug from the daily stresses of life and expand your mind and body with the gifts of the ancient Vedas. You commit to channeling your inner voice through meditations and yoga asanas designed for your healing journey, and eat only the highest quality, locally sourced and seasonally prepared Ayurvedic vegetarian meals that leave your mind and body feeling energized, clear and fully authentic.
We will also practice one day conscious fasting according to your body type- kitchari, coconut water or juice fasting. Fasting has numerous healthy benefits and gives clarity and a great energy boost to body, mind & soul.
We have limited this retreat size to 14 participants by design, to create an intimate and safe space for all to receive the quality of attention, care and space for an optimal holistic experience for YOU.
In this unique and joyful time together, NATURAL STATE OF BEING Retreat will cultivate an experience that balances:
:: community sharing with individual reflection time ::
:: depth of knowledge with ease of relaxation ::
:: mind-body activities with stillness ::
:: nutritious food with conscious fasting (just one day!) ::
:: learning with practicing ::
:: inner joy with outer joy ::
The first step of practicing a Wholistic lifestyle. Gifting yourself the permission to prioritize YOU!
Retreat Highlights:
- Connect to the source of all wholistic healing with an experienced Ayurveda practitioner
- Fill up your energy tanks and expand your practice and knowledge base with daily meditation, Yoga and Ayurveda workshops
- Truly unplug and relax with an intimate group against the backdrop of a stunning tropical oasis in the comforts of a traditional Thai-style villa
- Become stronger mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically and in time, find more clarity and purpose in life
- Enjoy the beautiful offerings and adventure of magical Koh Phangan
- Return home fully recharged, refreshed and even ready to live more wholistically
- Feel empowered upon your return with ongoing support from the retreat team! This includes access to our private Facebook group and an optional free 30- minute Wholistic session one month after the retreat to check in and make sure you are integrating everything you have learned.
- Know you've made a difference. 5% of retreat proceeds will go to the Thai Child Development Foundation, a good friend's organization that supports local underprivileged Thai children with medical care, education and personal development support!
Wholistic Workshop Topics:
- Introduction to Ayurveda
- The 5 elements and the 3 doshas
- Personalized nutrition, yoga/exercise, and a conscious mindset tailored to your dosha
- Connection between Ayurveda and Yoga, two sister sciences that mutually support one another in knowledge and practice
- The role of kriyas and affirmations
- Nutrition and eating for the doshas
- The importance of Dharma (life purpose)
- Intro to Agni and the role of proper digestion in health
- Self-care and self-massage toolkit
- Daily stress-management and health rituals for inner silence and self-love
- The health benefits of fasting
- Flowing with nature's seasonal and daily cycles for increased vitality and energy
Sample Daily Flow:
7am – Morning meditation + rituals: kriyas and affirmations (ie: tongue scratching, neti pot, oil pulling)
7:30am – Ayurvedic morning tea
8-9:30am – Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation session
10am – Healthy Group Breakfast
11-1pm – Ayurveda workshop + lecture
1pm – Light Group Lunch (one day will be dedicated to conscious fasting / coconut water will be provided!)
Afternoon – Relax, Recharge & Reflect on the beach
3pm – Nature or cultural excursion adventures
6pm – Sunset Mindfulness Meditation
7pm – Dinner of your choice (restaurant list will be provided) or group gathering
Why Koh Phangan ?
The island of Koh Phangan will no doubt swallow you whole with her tropical beauty and abundance. A large part of the island is undeveloped and maintains the glow of an untouched natural Thai oasis. It still has the secluded island feel with only three main roads, no airport, and rarely any car traffic. You are away from world's hustle and bustle, pollution and overall stresses of everyday western life. But, worry not. We are still well connected to the outside world through reliable ferries and the nearby airport on Koh Samui, the neighboring island. And of course, there's the mainland not too far away.
Your home on Koh Phangan- Accommodation
We are committed to your comfort and experience end to end, including your retreat home for the 8 days we'll be gathered together.
Baan Thamarchat (บ้านธรรมชาติ) tropical Villas (Natural House in Thai speaking) are the perfect home for our Ayurveda Retreat.
Set in a lush tropical coconut grove, perfectly hidden and just 5 minutes walk from the beach, tens of international restaurants and 24 hours (famous) 7-11 Mini-market.
Villas are designed with the climate in mind, open style, using natural materials, Cedar wood and 'Yakra', a traditional Thai roof. With large pool next to the 'Sala' ensures that you can relax in the sunshine with your loved ones in those amazing villas.
Each villa with full maintenance and discreet daily cleaning, fully equipped Western kitchen, 5 bedrooms + Smart TVs, Fiber optic Internet, huge sofas and an open style house facing the sunset lets you enjoy your meals together and make the most of the lush setting.
Our wish is to make you feel at home like a family for the 8 days we'll be together!
Meals made by Love
Every day of this retreat, you will be served an extensive balanced breakfast buffet and lunch in the modern Ayurvedic vegetarian style to suit every palate and dosha. These include delicious fresh juices, homemade muesli, hot and savory porridges, and guilt-free desserts that will surely boost your energy tanks and activate your taste buds with explosions of flavor as we move through the day!
Our vegetarian kitchen procures offering seasonal, organic and local produce as much as possible, and vegan and raw food options will also be available upon request.
Yoga with Nancy
We kick off the day with a energizing yoga class with Nancy.
Each yoga class has a theme of the day, that you can easily incorporate into your day if you feel connected.
The class has gentle elements for grounding, followed by more dynamic that allows you to keep the energy flowing in your body and mind.
Nancy's calm voice takes you on a journey of inner peace, connection to your true self and awareness of your breath. Her teaching is from the heart and brings you to your sacred place, inner calm, so that you don't have to look anywhere else. Nancy's strong focus is on the right alignment of the posture.
If you are a beginner – no worries! Classes are catered to beginners and teachers alike, from gentle to yin to power!
- Transfer ferry port Tongsala/Koh Phangan on start and end dates of retreat
- 7 night accommodation featuring 3 options: a single, double or triple occupancy at the beautiful Thai style villa
- Daily Yoga, Pranayama, Kriyas and Meditation
- 7x daily vegetarian breakfast
- 6x vegetarian lunch
- Dinner recommendations
- Welcome & goodbye dinner
- 24/7 drinks & herbal teas
- Wholistic Living Workshops
- Nature hikes
- 1x Ayurvedic Wellness-Treatment
- 1x Healing Art session, available upon request (Reiki, Thai Massage, Head- or Foot Massage)
- Sauna & wellness amenities
- 30 mins personalized consulting with Nancy
And some surprises along the way!
- Your round-trip airfare from home to Koh Phangan
- 5x dinners- we will let you explore Koh Phangan's culinary variety with recommendations provided by us
- Alcoholic beverages not included in meals
- Souvenir shopping, personal phone calls, extra spa services, taxis, laundry, bell-boys, mini bar and tips
- Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance
Optional add-ons:
Shirodhara Treatment
Reiki treatment
Thai Massage
Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal Massage
Nutrition consultation with our nutritionist
Private Ayurveda Health Consultation
Watersport activities- SUP, Wakeboarding, Kayak
Motorbike or bicycle rental
Pre & Post-Retreat Bonus!
You are important to as, that's why you will also receive:
- A clarity call-20 minutes of 1:1 time with Nancy so she can get to know you personally and best support you on your journey
- You'll be invited to join our tribe, Facebook group, so you can get to know your retreat mates, ask questions and share in the pre-tip excitement
Post retreat includes
- An optional free 30 minute Wholistic integration session one month after the retreat, so together we can make sure you're still on track with everything you learned.
Your Retreat Leader
I am Nancy, a Wholistic Coach, Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, and Ayurvedic practitioner.
My work is rooted in empowering and guiding people to live a passionate life aligned with their authentic self, embodying a balanced body, mind, and soul with the Universe.
My story begins in Hamburg, Germany where I began my career in the corporate business world. After years of overwhelming stress and unhappiness, I eventually hit my breaking point (sound familiar?) and surrendered to the ever-growing call to travel the world. In taking this first step out of my comfort zone, I began the Trip of My Life, which brought me across all parts of Southeast Asia, Australia, India and two years later, back to the island I now call home, Koh Phangan in Thailand. Yes, it was my Eat, Pray, Love Moment; and I embraced it.
In the last two years, I've designed the simple yet abundant life I always wanted to live, rooted first and foremost in Nature. She continues to gift me time and time again with her boundless grounding and healing potential. Based out of my sacred home in the majestic mountains of Chaloklum, I wake up with my dog Lily each and every morning to the sounds of jungle and vibrant smells of fresh fruit around me. My mornings are spent on my yoga mat offering affirmations of gratitude and intention for whatever present moment brings.
Wholistic Island Retreats is created from a deep desire to live a balanced life in harmony with nature, aligned with the true authentic self. Wholistic Island Retreats has come to fruition through the passion of my own yoga practice, my love for Koh Phangan, and my mission to empower and guide people to live a passionate life aligned with their authentic self, embodying a balanced body, mind, and soul with the nature. It is such an honor to create these life changing experiences for you and a privilege to guide you on this inner and outer adventure of a lifetime.
From my heart to yours, I invite you on a wholistic journey with us.
Wholistic: that which is whole, balanced and therefore, complete. An essential word that lays the strong foundation for healthy and mindful living.
The "science of life" or longevity, this holistic medicine system comes from India and has been around for more than 5000 years. It is believed to be the oldest healing science in existence, forming the foundation of others that came after. In this personalized health practice, the patient is empowered to become a student of their Dosha or mind-body type (there are three: Vata, Pitta and Kapha) and arrive at their own self-healing through guidance and knowledge of the optimal diet, exercise/yoga practice, supplements, herbal medicine, treatments, mantras and other lifestyle choices for that type.
It offers a body of wisdom designed to help people stay vibrant and healthy while realizing their full human potential.
This Sanskrit word means "union" and was created to activate the mind-body connection. Like Ayurveda, the ancient practice of Yoga is a whole system and way of being in the world. The experience of Yoga brings ever greater alignment to one's ability to be present and fully alive in every moment, a dynamic meditation in its own way. By bringing more attention to our daily life, we are quite literally training the muscle of the mind to expand and channel inner flow, gratitude and overall happiness.
Travel Info:
The nearest airport is on Koh Samui. You will catch a connecting ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier), which can be arranged at the information desk at Koh Samui Airport. From there, we will arrange pickup to and from the retreat center.
Another option is to fly to Surat Thani Airport. From there you have to take a bus to Donsak pier (1.5hr). The ferry to Koh Phangan runs frequently and will take you 2-2.5 hours. From there, we will arrange pickup to and from the retreat center.
If you want to come earlier or stay later for additional exploration, contact Nancy for support. She can help you design something fabulous for whatever feeds your curiosity and soul (as this has become a trend for many travellers, wanderlusters and expats who have fallen in love with the island). Feel free to ring her at +66 61200710. (whatsapp available)
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):
You have no experiences with Ayurveda?
No problem! The retreat will explain Ayurveda in an easy and simple way for everyone to understand and enjoy no matter their prior knowledge and background.
Have never done yoga before?
No problem! The retreat is for all levels! Our retreats don't just include yoga – on a given day, yoga is taught once or twice per day depending on our itinerary. The excursions and meals are just as much a part of the theme of the week as yoga. It is an immersion for all of the senses and skill levels.
Never traveled abroad?
We've got you covered! We have traveled abroad and to Koh Phangan before many times and can give you the advice you need to arrive safely and smoothly.
Never done this for yourself?
Just do it! There's no time like now! It will be a transformative week.
Traveling by yourself?
Perfect! This is the time now. You will meet incredible people at the retreat. Once you sign up, we will also connect you with our private Facebook page so that you can get to get to know the group before the trip, and who knows, you might even find another friend to travel with if that speaks to you more 🙂
Can I bring my husband or wife?
Our retreats are for men and women alike 🙂
What is the weather like on Koh Phangan?
It's mostly hit and humid but it can get a bit chilly in the night. Bring a light jacket for the evenings.
What kind of clothes will I need for the trip?
The weather is warm, so pack light clothes, yoga and fitness outfits, and comfortable shoes for some nature hiking. A light sweater for the evening would also be good to have.
What currency does Thailand use?
Thai Baht. The currency exchange rate does change frequently. Check here http://www.xe.com/ucc/
I would like to immerse myself in yoga and self-exploration while I'm there. Is there time for that?
YES! There will be time to reflect and do your own practice, including journalling, photography, and sketching — whatever your creative outlet is. While we encourage you to share in the activities, keep in mind that all activities are optional. We empower you to guide your own wholistic journey!
Are private sessions and massage available?
Yes and no! You have treatments included in your package. If you want to book another one, we will book this for you for an additional fee.
Should I bring any yoga props with me (blocks, strap, etc)?
You can bring everything you need to practice yoga comfortably. We will have mats but you are welcome to bring your own.
What if I need to make a cancellation?
Keep reading below for all the details of the cancellation policy.
What's the best way to stay up to date on retreat announcements, updates, etc?
So glad you ask! If you sign up for our newsletter, you will be the first to know about all retreat announcements, updates, and other surprising freebies we like to throw in 🙂 Sign up here to get Wholistic love delivered to your inbox.
Still have more questions?
Contact US! We're happy to help!
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Phone: +66 612270010
If you want to arrive earlier or stay longer on Koh Phangan, we are happy to assist with recommendations and accommodation bookings.


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WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) today officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coin honoring Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts. This is the first quarter of 2019 and the 46th coin overall in the program.
The reverse (tails) design of the quarter representing this national site reflects Lowell's role in the Industrial Revolution. The design depicts a mill girl working at a power loom with its prominent circular bobbin battery. A view of Lowell, including the Boott Mill clock tower, is seen through the window.
According to Marc Landry, the Mint's Acting Associate Director for the Numismatic and Bullion Directorate, "The depiction of the mill girl takes us back to the past at the forefront of America's Industrial Revolution. The physical coin takes us to present day manufacturing processes; and finally, the coin in its entirety takes us into the future—inspiring tomorrow's innovators, workforce, and generations to follow."
More than 1,500 enthusiastic school-aged children from the Lowell area celebrated the release of the new quarter. Guest speakers included former Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, National Park Service Regional Deputy Director Rose Fennell, and park superintendent Celeste Bernardo. An exchange of $10 rolls of the new quarter rounded out the event.
Products featuring the Lowell National Historical Park quarter are available for purchase directly from the Mint's online catalog at catalog.usmint.gov/coin-programs/america-the-beautiful-quarters-program/ or by calling 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).
The America the Beautiful Quarters® Program is a 12-year initiative that honors 56 national parks and other national sites authorized by Public Law 110-456. Each year until 2020, the public will see five new national sites depicted on the reverses (tails sides) of the America the Beautiful Quarters coins, with a final coin scheduled for release in 2021. The Mint is issuing these quarters in the order in which the national sites were officially established.
About the United States Mint
Congress created the United States Mint in 1792, and the Mint became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. As the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage, the Mint is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; silver and bronze medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. Its numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers.


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Back To School Food Stains
Most of us remember lunch time at school. Whether you had a cafeteria meal or a packed lunch from home, school lunches may not have always been the healthiest meals. Amidst the excitement and games during lunch break with your friends, the food and drink often ended up leaving stains on school uniforms!
Nowadays, there has been a big emphasis on educating children on food and nutrition. Many lunch options have come a long way to reflect the latest nutrition science; ensuring children get enough calories, nutrients and protein to see them through the day.1 Yet, the clothes stains remain!
No matter how old your child is, it's likely they are going to make a mess at meal times and lunchtime at school is no exception. Thanks to the wide range of Vanish products, you don't have to worry about food stains on school uniforms anymore.
We'll explore the healthiest foods to pack for snacks for your children and offer tips on how to avoid the most common food stains.
A Look Inside The lunchbox
When packing lunch for your child you need to ensure that they have enough to keep their energy levels up during the day. A nutritious sandwich and snack can work wonders to maintain concentration levels and give children that much needed energy boost. Here are some suggestions of nutritious lunches and snacks to put into your child's lunchbox.
- Sandwiches, wraps & pita
Try to pack a sandwich, wrap or pita full of salad for your child's lunch. The carbohydrates will help to keep your child full for longer in addition to getting all the healthy nutrients from the salad. Add a light sauce or dressing to ensure they eat every last bite of it!
- Fruit and veg
For one of the all-important five-a-day, pack whole fruits such as apples, pears and bananas, or opt for a portion of carrot sticks or a handful of cherry tomatoes, grapes or berries. Small packets of raisins and other dried fruits are also great, simple options.
- Yoghurt
Packed with protein and nutrients including calcium, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-12, potassium and magnesium, yoghurt is perfect for break-time snacking2.
- Milk
Calcium is an important component for healthy bone growth and development. As milk is rich in calcium, it is an easy way to ensure your child is getting enough calcium in their diet. In order to avoid milk spoiling, add an icepack to your child's lunchbox and pack the milk next to it.
Preventing Lunch Time Stains
Schools are bustling when lunch time comes around. Children scurry around eating, playing and talking with their friends. Here we have some precautionary tips on how to prevent stains from happening during lunch time when you're not there to clean it up:
- Pack items carefully
Anything that contains liquids should be packed separately inside a food bag. In case a lunchbox is dropped or a drink or yoghurt bursts, food bags will prevent any mess from spreading.
- Include tissues
Kitchen towels are an essential item to place in lunchboxes, along with a few wet wipes. Whether they spill their milk, drop yoghurt onto their shirt or something explodes in their lunchbox, packing the right cleanup equipment will enable your child to deal with potential stains then and there.
- Cover up
While it might not be the trendiest option, if your child is a particularly messy eater consider packing an apron or item of protective clothing in their school bag for them to wear during break and lunch time.
Treating Lunch Time Stains
While you've taken steps to prevent food stains, sometimes the inevitable will happen. Here are some of our top stain removal tips to tackle those lunchtime mishaps:
- Fruit and vegetables
Run warm water over the back of the stain to remove solids trapped in the fabric. To remove your stain in as little as 30 seconds, mix 1/4 scoop of Vanish Gold Oxi Action Powder with 3/4 scoop of warm water and stir to make a paste. Rub in the mixture to the front and back of your stain. Wash as normal with an additional scoop of powder for perfect results.
- Protein
For tough protein stains Vanish Gold Pre-Treat Power Gel works wonders. Squeeze the fast acting formula directly onto your stain, using the specially designed head of the product to gently rub the formula in and leave for five minutes before washing as normal.
- Oil and grease stains
To remove stubborn food stains caused by grease and oil in just 30 seconds, combine four litres of warm water with 60ml of Vanish Gold Oxi Action Gel. Soak the garment for one hour before washing with your usual detergent and an extra 60ml of Vanish.
It's important to pack a healthy lunch for your child. It will keep them full of energy throughout the day so they can concentrate in class. These tips for preventing food stains will help to minimise stains, but rest assured that when the inevitable happens, Vanish will be on hand to help.


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Make your reservations now, begins Friday!
ADDISON, TX (August 6, 2014) The 17th annual DFW Restaurant Week presented by Central Market is back, and Table 13, Addison's newest fine dining and entertainment venue, is among the participants.
Recently voted "Best New Restaurant" in Addison Magazine's Readers Choice Awards, Table 13 is offering prix fixe dinner options for $35, as well as the Cadillac Lunch Experience brought to you by Oak Farms Dairy for $25 (tax and gratuity separate), beginning with preview weekend on Friday, August 8 and continuing all the way through Sunday, August 31. A Restaurant Week-themed specialty cocktail is also available. Make your reservations today at Table13.com or call 972-789-9558. Be sure to mention that your reservation is for DFW Restaurant Week.
Twenty percent of every meal goes to support the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas and Lena Pope in Fort Worth, helping local children and families in need. That's $5 for every Table 13 Restaurant Week lunch, and $7 for every Table 13 Restaurant Week dinner.
The 17th annual DFW Restaurant Week presented by Central Market is also sponsored by CBS RADIO DFW, Metroplex Cadillac Dealers, AIWF, GuideLive, Texas Beef Council, Oak Farms Dairy, Glazer Wines, OpenTable, Sysco, FreshPoint and 360 West Magazine.


text: Copenhagen based Nelle Trio is musicians, composers, educators who came to Denmark about 10 years ago because of loving music. Here, they shaped their characters and artistic personalities through many musical and life experiences. After graduated The Music Academy in Denmark there were working on their own musical projects, performing, recording in a different compilations, collaborating with each other from time to time. Until the time has come to combine their musical sense and composition's skills in one project that they called Nelle Trio.


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IN AMENAS, Algeria (AFP) - Algerian troops stormed a remote gas plant Saturday to end a hostage crisis that killed 23 foreigners and Algerians, seven of them executed by their Islamist captors in a final military assault.
Twenty-one hostages died during the siege that began when the Al-Qaeda-linked gunmen attacked the In Amenas facility deep in the Sahara desert at dawn on Wednesday, the interior ministry said.
Thirty-two kidnappers were also killed, and special forces were able to free "685 Algerian workers and 107 foreigners", it said.
Among the dead were an unknown number of foreigners - including from Britain, France, Romania and the United States - and many were still unaccounted for, including Japanese.
The kidnappers led by Algerian Mokhtar Belmokhtar, a former Al-Qaeda commander in North Africa, killed two people on a bus, a Briton and an Algerian, before taking hundreds of workers hostage when they overran the gas plant.
Belmokhtar's "Signatories in Blood" group had been demanding an end to French military intervention against jihadists in neighbouring Mali.
In Saturday's assault, "the Algerian army took out 11 terrorists, and the terrorist group killed seven foreign hostages," state television said, without giving a breakdown of their nationalities.
A security official who spoke to AFP as army helicopters overflew the plant gave the same death tolls, adding it was believed the foreigners were executed "in retaliation".
As experts began to clear the complex of bombs planted by the Islamists, residents of In Amenas breathed a collective sigh of relief.
"We went from a peaceful situation to a terror situation," said one resident who gave his name as Fouad.
"The plant could have exploded and taken out the town," said another.
Mr Brahim Zaghdaoui said he was not surprised by the Algerian army's ruthless final assault.
"It was predictable that it would end like that," he said standing outside the town's hospital, where coffins were seen arriving in the morning.
Most of the hostages had been freed on Thursday when Algerian forces launched a rescue operation, which was widely condemned as hasty.
But French President Francois Hollande and US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta refused to blame Algeria.
The response by Algiers was "the most appropriate" given it was dealing with "coldly determined terrorists ready to kill their hostages," said Mr Hollande.
Mr Panetta added: "They are in the region, they understand the threat from terrorism... I think it's important that we continue to work with (Algiers) to develop a regional approach."
British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said the crisis had been "brought to an end by a further assault by Algerian forces, which has resulted in further loss of life".
The deaths were "appalling and unacceptable and we must be clear that it is the terrorists who bear sole responsibility for it," he said.
The hostage-taking was the largest since the 2008 Mumbai attack, and the biggest by jihadists since hundreds were killed in a Moscow theatre in 2002 and at a school in the Russian town of Beslan in 2004, according to monitoring group IntelCenter.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said a total of six British nationals and one resident of the United Kingdom were either dead or unaccounted for.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan said he had received "severe information" about 10 of his country's nationals who were still missing.
The gunmen said on Friday that they were still holding "seven foreign hostages" - three Belgians, two Americans, one Japanese and a Briton.
However, Brussels said it had no indication any of its nationals were being held.
Algeria was strongly criticised for launching Thursday's assault, which the kidnappers said had left dead 34 of the hostages and 15 of their own fighters.
Belmokhtar also wanted to exchange American hostages for the blind Egyptian sheikh Omar Abdul Rahman and Pakistani Aafia Siddiqui, jailed in the United States on charges of terrorist links.
At least one American had already been confirmed dead before Saturday's assault.
But the State Department said "the United States does not negotiate with terrorists".
France, which said on Saturday that 2,000 of the 2,500 troops it had pledged were now on the ground in Mali, said that no more of its citizens were being held.
President Hollande said French troops would stay in Mali as long as is needed "to defeat terrorism" in the West African country and its neighbours.
Algerian news agency APS quoted a government official as saying the kidnappers, who claimed to have come from Niger, were armed with machineguns, assault rifles, rocket launchers and missiles.
This was confirmed by an Algerian driver, Mr Iba El Haza, who said the hostage-takers spoke in different Arabic dialects and perhaps also in English.
"From their accents I understood one was Egyptian, one Tunisian, another Algerian and one was speaking English or (another) foreign language," Mr Haza told AFP after escaping on Thursday.
"The terrorists said: 'You have nothing to do with this, you are Algerians and Muslims. We won't keep you, we only want the foreigners.'"


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From the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City game to the Grand Theft Auto San Andreas game the action, the weapons the vehicles and even the terrain itself just keep getting bigger and bigger. Auto transport brokers have access to hundreds of transporters and can generally accommodate you on any location you may need to get your car picked up or delivered to. Working with a reputable broker may help you get a better price or find a company you wouldn't otherwise find on your own. In fact, it is not difficult to dent many new cars by simply leaning against them. We review all new cars and selected used cars , taking into consideration the most relevant buying attributes with a combination of authentic content, user reviews , and advice from independent auto experts.
The most common types of auto insurance available in the US are the Liability Insurance, Auto Collision and Comprehensive Insurance, Medical Payments and Personal Injury Protection, and the Uninsured Motorists and Underinsured Motorists coverage. It could be that the cars that they have are picked up from drug dealers that they busted, or perhaps seized because of tax problems. Names of these auto parts will not change, but the models are of different types. We may allow third parties to place and read their own cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information through the CAP Site.
As you probably already know, there are tons of scammers out there, whether you are trying to buy auto-parts or just trying to sell them, there are many bad products out there, some products that are completely not as described, or just people who take your money in run, it can be pretty tough in the auto industry, but the thing is, we can give you a place where you can buy your auto-parts and sell them successfully!
The one thing the two types of programme have in common is that they are very easy to do but, whereas money doublers were pure scams, get paid to auto surf sites are real online businesses where you can make money at home. This information may be used to deliver advertising on our Sites and offline (for example, by phone, email and direct mail) that's customized to meet specific interests you may have. Yes, the way cars were maintained 10 to 20 years ago can be far different from today! With genuine auto parts, a car owner is guaranteed of the same quality as the original part fitted on the car.
In a recent IIHS study, a low-speed rear end collision in a compact car with a poorly designed bumper can result in more than $3,500 in auto body damage. If you get no reply, drop the site there and then: any website owner who takes a pride in his business will respond to a member's enquiry. Initially, I made the mistake for not making my niche sites unique, all these sites are not ranked well at all. Take the time to put a few details about the accident into your auto accident insurance claim.


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The Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council (MSDC) honored three outstanding individuals and six distinguished organizations at its annual awards dinner on March 8. The celebration, part of Northwest MSDC's ongoing 35th anniversary activities, was attended by more than 250 professionals from across the country.
City Council Confirms 13 of 15 Community Police Commissioners
The Seattle Public Safety, Civil Rights, and Technology Committee, chaired by councilman Bruce Harrell, held a hearing on March 13 to review and approve nominees for the Seattle Community Police Commission. The Commission will help reform the Seattle Police Department as required by the U.S. Department of Justice Settlement Agreement.
Dash and Habib honored at McDermott Potato Festival
Congressman Jim McDermott hosted his annual "Celebrating Our Roots" Festival on Sunday, March 17, celebrating his district's diversity and honoring two community leaders, Habib M. Habib and Debadutta Dash, both co-chairs of the Washington State and India Trade Relations Action Committee (WASITRAC). The festival is held each year in March near St. Patrick's Day. The […]
CISC holds 2013 Singing and Dancing Cultural Event
The Chinese Information and Service Center held their annual Singing and Dancing Cultural Event on Saturday, March 9, at Ocean City restaurant, raising money to cover operation costs. Over 120 guests attended, totaling over $8,000 in proceeds.
Vermont nonprofit removes racist ad
By Dave Gram The Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont nonprofit housing group took down an online video ad Tuesday, March 19 after criticisms that it played on stereotypes of people from India. The ad on the website of NeighborWorks had Vermont-based comic actor Rusty DeWees imitating someone with an Indian accent answering […]
Koreas' rhetoric no match for surreal calm at DMZ
By Foster Klug The Associated Press IMJINGAK, South Korea (AP) — Busloads of tourists still show up to gawk at the world's most heavily fortified border, even as governments on both sides threaten to reduce each other to rubble.
New China premier pledges strong ties with US
By Staff The Associated Press BEIJING, China (AP) — China's government is committed to strong relations with the United States and sees a rosy outlook for trade and investment between the sides, newly appointed Premier Li Keqiang said Sunday, March 17 in his first news conference in his new role.
The Layup Drill — March Madness
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. This month, we take a look at Dennis Rodman, Ichiro and the alligator, bad neighbors, and lots more.
"Stoker," an elegant horror
By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly Chan-wook Park told reporter Rachel Lee, "I like telling stories through small, artificially created worlds." This predilection obviously influenced the South Korean director's first English-language film, "Stoker," which takes a small world, an adolescent girl's, and then gradually expands it. Step by step, the viewer sees more, though the […]
Community groups work with U.S. Postal Service representatives to find alternative location for Chinatown-ID station
In early 2012, the U.S. Postal Service announced dramatic cutbacks that included the proposed closure of the Chinatown-International District Station and distribution center. Responding to community concerns, representatives from the Chinatown-ID BIA, SCIDpda, the Mayor's Office, Seattle Parks & Recreation, and Seattle's Office of Economic Development have been working to track this issue and advocate […]


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A 14 year old girl,
Heart is innocent and full of energy, with a smile that's simply contagious.
Ever since she was small, animals have been drawn to her, and much to her
mother's dismay, she frequently brought stray cats and dogs home. Heart
truly believes that Love can solve any problem. Even though she means well,
her desire to spread happiness sometimes causes her to get involved in
other people's problems, even when they'd rather be left alone. Because
of her ability to get along with so many Arcana, Heart has been labeled
as an extraordinarily rare Maiden by the Ministry of Elemental Affairs,
which tries to keep a close eye on all matters related to the Elemental
world. She possesses one of the most powerful arcana, Partinias (Love), an angel
with two pairs of wings who can manipulate light. Saki
has been her friend since childhood.
Heart 2, Arcana
Heart 2: Suggoi!, Arcana
Heart 3, BlazBlue Cross
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Heart's page is so full of pink that it hurts my eyes and kinda makes me kinda nauseous...
I need some pepto bismol. Anyway... seems like every
2D fighting game that came out after Street
Fighter 2 needs a character with moves that are done with QCF and F,DF,F... (AKA the character
with the Hadoken and shoryuken type
moves). And I'm definitely not complaining about that, because usually when I try
out a "new" 2D fighting game series, I look for that straight forward
character with Ryu-like
moves, at first.
Heart Aino pretty much made my day when I played Arcada Heart for the first time.
She's not a shoto-clone by any means either, she's got her own unique style...
even for being another anime schoolgirl stereotype. I'm not a huge fan or her
appearance or default color scheme, but her animations are done well. She's got a cute personality too... She's jailbait though, so watch


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It's Coventry's newest football club shop - but it's not selling Sky Blues merchandise.
So, have the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool - or even Aston Villa - opened a retail outlet in the city?
Those who fear inroads being made into Coventry by so-called 'big clubs' can rest easy though - Coventry's newest club shop is an outlet for Coventry United FC.
The shop, dedicated to Coventry's 'second' team, which plays at the Butts Park Arena, is not a standalone venture but rather a shared outlet.
It has come about thanks to the generosity of a motorcycle dealer and fan who wanted to do his bit for grass roots football.
Coventry Motorcycles and Scooters, which has been trading for more than 14 years, recently relocated to premises at 310 Walsgrave Road, Coventry.
The business specialises in 125cc motorbikes, scooters and commuter bikes, including the sale of electric bikes and scooters.
As part of the relocation of the business, part of the shop has been set up as Coventry United's first club shop.
Roy Edden, owner of Coventry Motorcycles and Scooters, said: "The business recently relocated to new premises a couple of hundred yards from our old shop, and as I now have more room, I wanted to use some of the space to support a part of the local community.
"As I have been supporting Coventry United for the last couple of seasons and really like the way they care about the city, are interacting with their supporters and really are a family club, I knew setting up a shop for them would be an ideal option."
Roy added: "Although I have only recently established the Coventry United area in my shop, it has already started to attract a lot of local interest and people are buying the teams memorabilia."
Peter Reynolds, chairman of Coventry United FC said: "We are delighted to now have our very own club shop at Coventry Motorcycles and Scooters.
"Coventry United are so grateful to Roy for setting up the shop and running it for free."
He added: "Although we are a relatively new football team, having only been established since 2013, we have been very successful and our move to the Butts Park Arena shows the extent of our ambition.
"When we established Coventry United our aim was to create a true community club, offering opportunities for all, and thanks to people like Roy, we know we can continue to deliver on this promise."


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Spinster = Freedom?
In 2011, Kate Bolick's Atlantic Monthly cover story "All the Single Ladies" revolutionized the way we think about unmarried women and launched a world-wide conversation. Her new memoir Spinster shows us that contemporary debates about settling down, and having it all, are timeless.
In this video, Bonnie McFarlane takes to the streets to find out how people define "Spinster" today.
An interview with NPR's Rachel Martin was also featured yesterday on Weekend Edition Sunday.
Bolick is on Twitter @katebolick and has a nice website.


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"To ensure a safe environment the Manitoba government replaced the former legislation regulating the storage and handling of petroleum and associated products on December 17, 2001 . The new regulation is entitled the Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products and Allied Products Regulation (MR188/2001)."
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