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Maya von Geldern was born and raised in Hawai'i, surrounded by a family of artists and designers. Knowing as a child that she wanted to be an artist, she still struggles to narrow down a world of interests and define exactly what it is she wants to do "when she grows up."
She majored in Glass Blowing and Jewelry/ Metal Arts in Oakland, at California College of the Arts; studied Art History and French/ Italian language at the Sorbonne, in Paris, France and the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Italy; and then, got her BFA in fashion design in Los Angeles, from Otis College of Art and Design.
After years of working in L.A. as a freelance fashion designer, and a fashion design teacher at LACHSA and Otis, Maya headed back to Italy for three years and developed a jewelry and t-shirt line with an Italian artist and his wife. Moving back to the U.S. at the end of '07 she then launched gallery by maya von geldern. The line is a culmination of interests that are a result of her experiences and desires.
Maya now lives, with her family in Portland, Oregon... a city rich in art, architecture, and nature, that provides even more inspiration for her work, and is launching a new company, Ink & Tailor, in 2014, taking her love of storytelling via photography, to another level.


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I have been using this pump all summer to keep my boat, lawn tractor and a whole bunch of other stuff filled up around here. I still use 5 gallon containers for their portability and even with 10 of those I'll have to fill them twice to get through the summer. This pump has been great for my needs. If you are sick and tired of having to hold a 5 gallon container of fuel in the air while attempting to get those funky nozzles to work, buy this pump.
So far it's working as well as I had hoped. Nothing is perfect when trying to transfer gas, but this does a very decent job. You need to make sure to lift the nozzle and hose up at the end of the fuel transfer to allow any residual fuel to run back into the tank or it will dribble out all over. It empties most of a five gallon gas can in a couple minutes without having to lift and hold the can up which is exactly what I wanted.

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Status: Renewed for Season 4
Original Run: May 30, 2017 –
Current Seasons: 4
Network(s): NBC
Genre: Competition, Dance, Reality
Status for season 5
The series is NOT cancelled. However, it has not yet been renewed or cancelled for season 5
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NBC, Universal Television Alternative Studios and Jennifer Lopez's Nuyorican Productions are stepping onto the dance floor with a 10-episode order for "World of Dance," an unparalleled dance competition series where the winner receives a life-altering grand prize of $1 million.
In partnership with preeminent global dance brand World of Dance, the series brings the world's elite dancers together to compete in epic battles of artistry, precision and athleticism. Solo artists compete against duos and crews in an unlimited range of dance, including hip-hop, krumping, popping, locking, tap, ballet, break dancing, ballroom, clogging, stomping and more.
Handpicked from qualifying events around the nation and thousands of online submissions, competitors are divided into three divisions: Junior (any size act under 16 years old), Upper (groups of 1-4, over 16 years old) and Team (groups of 5+, over 16 years old). After an initial audition round, divisions face off in duels, until only one of each is left standing. A panel of experts scores the acts using a precise point system developed by World of Dance, using the following criteria: routine, execution, presentation and crowd appeal. The epic finale sees the winners from each division duke it out for $1 million and the title "Best in the World."
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Used 2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk
9-Speed 948TE Automatic
Vehicle Summary
Stock # 23BJ08038A
Condition used
Exterior Anvil
Interior Black
Engine 2.4L I4 MultiAir
Drivetrain 4WD
Transmission 9-Speed 948TE Automatic
Location Diehl of Butler
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Anvil 2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4WD 9-Speed 948TE Automatic 2.4L I4 MultiAir 1 Yr Trial (Registration Required), 115V Auxiliary Power Outlet, 17" x 6.5" Aluminum Wheels, 4 Pin Wiring Harness, 4.334 Axle Ratio, 40/20/40 Rear Seat w/Trunk Pass-Thru, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 5-Year SiriusXM Traffic Service, 5-Year SiriusXM Travel Link Service, 6 Speakers, 6.5" Navigation Group w/Uconnect, 6.5" Touchscreen Display, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning ATC w/Dual Zone Control, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, Anti-whiplash front head restraints, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Beats Premium Audio System, Blind Spot & Cross Path Detection, Brake assist, Class III Receiver Hitch, Compass, Delay-off headlights, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, For Details Visit DriveUconnect.com, Four wheel independent suspension, Front anti-roll bar, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Front fog lights, Front reading lights, Fully automatic headlights, GPS Navigation, HD Radio, Heated door mirrors, Heated Front Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Illuminated entry, Knee airbag, Leather Shift Knob, Leather steering wheel, Low tire pressure warning, Luxury Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats, My Sky Power/Removable Sunroof, Normal Duty Suspension, Occupant sensing airbag, Outside temperature display, Overhead airbag, Overhead console, Panic alarm, ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera, Passenger door bin, Passenger vanity mirror, Passive Entry Keyless Go Package, Passive Entry/Keyless Go, Passive Entry/Keyless Go (DISC), Power 4-Way Driver Lumbar Adjust, Power 8-Way Driver Manual 4-Way Passenger Seats, Power door mirrors, Power steering, Power windows, Premium Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats, Premium Trailhawk Package, Quick Order Package 27E, Radio data system, Radio: Uconnect 6.5 Nav, Rain sensing wipers, Rear anti-roll bar, Rear window defroster, Rear window wiper, Remote keyless entry, Remote Start System, Remote USB Port, Roof rack: rails only, Safety & Security Group, Security Alarm, SIRIUSXM Traffic, SiriusXM Travel Link, Speed control, Split folding rear seat, Spoiler, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Tachometer, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Tonneau Cover, Traction control, Trailer Tow Group, Trip computer, Turn signal indicator mirrors, Uconnect Access, Variably intermittent wipers, Voltmeter, Windshield Wiper De-Icer.Odometer is 11587 miles below market average! 21/29 City/Highway MPGAwards: * 2016 KBB.com 10 Best All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Under $25,000 * 2016 KBB.com 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 * 2016 KBB.com 10 Most Fun SUVs * 2016 KBB.com 10 Best SUVs Under $25,000Reviews: * Lots of character; agile handling; plenty of easy-to-use technology features; best-in-class off-road capability for Trailhawk model. Source: Edmunds
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- Wheels: 17" x 6.5" Aluminum
- Tires: P215/65R17 BSW AS On/Off Road
- Steel Spare Wheel
- Full-Size Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
- Black Side Windows Trim
- Body-Colored Door Handles
- Metal-Look Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
- Lip Spoiler
- Black Grille w/Chrome Accents
- Front License Plate Bracket
- Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
- Roof Rack Rails Only
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Front Fog Lamps
- 6-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Height Adjustment and Fore/Aft Movement
- 4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Fore/Aft Movement and Fold Flat
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Front Cupholder
- Rear Cupholder
- Compass
- Valet Function
- Remote Releases -Inc: Power Fuel
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
- Illuminated Locking Glove Box
- Driver Foot Rest
- Interior Trim -inc: Colored Instrument Panel Insert, Colored Door Panel Insert, Colored Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Cloth Door Trim Insert
- Leather Gear Shifter Material
- Day-Night Rearview Mirror
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Front Map Lights
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Carpet Floor Trim
- Cargo Area Concealed Storage
- Cargo Space Lights
- Engine: 2.4L I4 MultiAir
- 4.334 Axle Ratio
- Normal Duty Suspension
- GVWR: 4,508 lbs
- 50 State Emissions
- Electronic Transfer Case
- Automatic Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
- Engine Oil Cooler
- 600CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- 160 Amp Alternator
- Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
- 4 Skid Plates
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
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- Electric Power-Assist Steering
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- Integrated Roof Antenna
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How to Paint Laminate Furniture
Laminate furniture can be tricky to paint. Read this tutorial for quick tips and tricks on how to paint laminate furniture the easy way.
If you have any laminate furniture in your home that you've ever considered painting, then you'll know that it can be a tricky process. Laminate is a very smooth and shiny surface that doesn't really take well to paint, and without the right preparation you can simply end up frustrated and with a big mess on your hands.
Thankfully, it's actually really simple to paint laminate furniture if you know how, and you can even use your Wagner paint sprayer to make the job easier!
The key to painting laminate furniture is to first prime the furniture with an oil-based primer. I recommend Zinsser brand, as it's incredible durable and very trustworthy. You don't need to sand the piece at all, simply start by giving it two full coats of your primer. You can use your Wagner sprayer for this part if you like, but I prefer to stick to just a paint roller due to the extra clean-up involved when you're working with oil-based primers.
After both coats of primer have dried, you can fill up your sprayer and paint the piece with your color of choice! For this dresser we went with Truly Olive by Behr.
Be sure to tape off any parts of the dresser that you don't want painted (such as the sides of the drawers and the inside of the dresser), and don't forget to move nice and slowly and stay no more than 8-10 inches away from your piece as you're painting.
You should do two coats of paint, and in-between each coat be sure to sand the entire thing very lightly with 400-grit sandpaper. This helps knock off any debris or bubbles and ensures that you'll have an extra smooth finish in the end. It also helps your sealer adhere even better!
After the paint has dried, you're ready to seal it. I always recommend using Polycrylic for painted furniture pieces, and I love to spray it on with my Wagner sprayer. Just be sure to lower your settings to almost the lowest possible numbers when spraying your sealer, because it's very thin and higher settings can create a big mess!
You can do 1-2 coats of the sealer, and then allow it all to dry fully before putting it back together. These simple steps should leave you with a laminate furniture piece that is beautiful and durable. Just remember that all paint and sealer takes about 7-10 days to fully cure, so you should be careful with your pieces until then.
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In Plato's "Allegory of the Cave", a group of prisoners are chained to the wall of a cave for their whole lives. Their arms, legs, and heads are fixed in place, allowing them only the view of the blank wall in front of them. Behind them is a huge fire and a raised walkway. As people walk between the prisoners and the fire, shadows are cast onto the wall they are watching. Sounds echo off of the wall. The only reality they know is the reflection of sound and the shadows cast in various shapes on the wall in front of them. To them, the shadows and sounds are what is real, as opposed to the reflections of reality that they truly are. To them, he who can accurately guess which shape or sound will come next is someone who fully comprehends and understands the world they live in.
In many ways, this is the NFL Draft as we know it. We are the prisoners that sit with our eyes and ears fixed on test results, second-hand reports of individual behaviors, college game film and expert analysis. Sure, all of these things are based on what is real...but aren't they all just reflections of a reality we simply can't comprehend? Hasn't history proven that experts are wrong every year in the draft? Don't we see players defy combine results every year, either performing at a high level despite mediocre test results or underachieving in the league despite stellar workout numbers? Isn't the NFL littered with Pro Bowlers that are probably miserable role models for our children? Reality is truly blurred every year at the NFL Draft. And the cast of characters trying to prove their greatness by predicting what comes next makes it all the more entertaining.
Personally, I have embraced the lunacy of clinging to the false reality of the NFL Draft. My favorite part is Mel Kiper, Jr. (of course) and whether he is right or wrong, I hang on his every word. Like so many mafia bookmakers before him, he peers into our eyes from behind those shaded lenses and passionately predicts what will happen next. When he is wrong--wait, scratch that--when teams fail to make the selections he judges as right, his indignant demeanor is priceless.
Mike Mayock, Todd McShay and the rest of the talking heads on draft day all attempt to win praise by purporting to understand the draft and convince us of what will or should happen next. But they are prisoners just like the rest of us--ascribing reality to that which is not real--at least not yet real.


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Garuda Indonesia (Jakarta) has decided to market its new regional ATR 72-600s as "Explore" as a sub brand starting on December 3. The airline issued this statement:
In line with the airline's efforts to develop and strengthen its flight network, especially in the domestic sector, Garuda Indonesia, the national airline of Indonesia, is pleased to announce its brand new sub-brand "Explore" along with the introduction of the airline's ATR 72-600 aircraft into its fleet, on Monday, November 25, 2013.
In addition to the sub-brand "Explore", at the same time Garuda Indonesia also introduced the sub-brand "Explore Jet" along with the operation of its Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen fleet since last October 2012 to serve the airline's network in both eastern and western Indonesia.
President and CEO of Garuda Indonesia, Emirsyah Satar said, the implementation of both sub-brands is in line with the excellent characteristic of Garuda Indonesia's ATR 72-600 and Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen that have the ability to serve flights to new destinations in eastern Indonesia, which has limited runway.
"The 'Explore' ATR 72-600 aircraft will support Garuda Indonesia's Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft operation in accordance to improve the national connectivity program (MP3EI) by developing our flight network to the fast growing economic regions and tourist destination in the remote area in Indonesia," he said.
Moreover, the operation of these turboprop aircraft are also in line with the company's efforts to enhance service to the customers by offering a wider choice of destinations and travel options to passengers as well as part of Garuda Indonesia's move to join the SkyTeam global alliance in March 2014 and in anticipation of 2015's ASEAN Open Sky policy.
Garuda Indonesia will operate "Explore" flight through ATR 72-600 aircraft, starting on December 3, 2013, with a single class cabin (All Economy) configuration with a seat capacity for 70 passengers to serve flights flying out of its hubs or spokes, such as from Denpasar on to Labuan Bajo, Ende, and Bima, as well as from Makassar and Ambon to destinations in those regions.
In line with its fleet development program, Garuda Indonesia will receive 35 ATR 72-600s, including firm orders for 25 aircraft and options for 10 additional aircraft, in stages up to 2017. The aircraft will be used to serve short-haul point to point flights, and flights between hubs and spokes.
Garuda will use these new turboprop on routes that are under the 400 nm range in all regions of the country. The ATR 72-600 is very much capable of reaching small airports that have runways measuring less than 1,600 meters, and are therefore too small for jet planes.
"Being equipped with modern technology and capable of efficient operations, the ATR 72-600 offers the same high level of comfort to passengers, as the other fleet types operated by Garuda Indonesia. This type of aircraft is the best in its class to serve short distance routes between the islands and cities in Indonesia that have a limited runway capacity," added Emirsyah.
In line with the company's long-term "Quantum Leap 2011-2015" expansion program, Garuda Indonesia will take delivery of 26 new aircraft in 2013 to support the development of both the national and international flight networks, consisting of 4 Boeing 777-300 ERs, 3 Airbus A330s, 10 Boeing 737-800 NGs, 7 Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft, and 2 ATR 72-600s. Meanwhile, in 2013 Citilink will receive 10 A320 aicraft. Thus, Garuda Indonesia Group will operate as many as 139 aircraft by the end of this year.
In the third quarter of 2013, Garuda Indonesia Group has received 27 new aircraft, consisting of 7 Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft, 2 Airbus A330-300/200s, 7 Bombardier CRJ-1000 NextGen aircraft, 2 Boeing 777-300 ERs, and 9 Airbus A320-200s. In all, up to the third quarter of 2013, Garuda Indonesia Group is currently operating 131 aircraft.
Copyright Photo: Globalpics/AirlinersGallery.com. The first Garuda Indonesia ATR 72-600, the pictured ATR 72-212A (marketed as the ATR 72-600) with the test marks of F-WWEH, became PK-GAA when it was delivered on November 15. "Explore" titles were added later.
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View into Oradour from the road to the Masset Farm
The Masset farm house is behind the photographer and the metal gate which bars entry to Oradour can be seen in the middle distance. This was never a public right of way into the ruins. The wooden fence which limits public access from within the ruins lies beyond the gate.
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An easy, healthy, homemade chia seed drink recipe. The copycat version of Mamma Chia's Strawberry Lemonade. Made with real fruit, honey and chia seeds!


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I just read an article on Salon.com about parents who use Benedryl (and cough syrup) to help children sleep–especially when traveling. The article was written as a follow-up to a previous article about a family who was kicked off a JetBlue flight when their toddler was too disruptive. As parents, we are frequently desperate to prove to others that our children are well-behaved and that we are super-hero parents. (How else would we have perfectly behaved children?) Besides wanting peace and quiet ourselves, we don't want to disrupt others with a screaming child in a restaurant, on an airplane, on the train. To what end are we willing to make that happen? Many parents do whatever it takes–including giving their children medications like Benedryl which can sometimes have a sedating effect. (Melissa has actually found that Benedryl had the OPPOSITE effect on her kids!)
We're not here to judge. We know how hard parenting is. We do think that kids should not NEED those sleep aids. If kids are not overtired, they will be happy (most of the time) and should be able to behave appropriately in any setting. In general, if you have to travel with your children, we recommend doing your best to try to preserve at least one of the naps on travel day. If that's not possible, make sure your child is well-rested the few days before your scheduled departure. That way, if your child misses a nap or two when you have to travel, there won't be a huge accumulated sleep debt. We also recommend packing lots of snacks, new games, stickers and a change of clothes (just in case). Drinking during takeoff is recommended by the pediatricians we know to help alleviate any ear pressure.
Most importantly, make sleep a priority for your family and commit to naps at the right times and in the right "sleep friendly" locations. When children are well-rested and have good sleep hygiene, changes in their routine such as travel, do not cause too much havoc. That's the best part – we can have happy, well-rested children AND enjoy our vacations … without having to stop at the drugstore first!
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"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" Matthew 6:25-27
I love the musical musings of Bobby McFerrin. He has an amazing creativity and an incredible vocal instrument. But I'm no fan of the philosophy behind his old song: "Don't Worry, Be Happy". Here's why:
I am not a worrier…at least I do not think I am. Oh, I do worry. Some. But I don't think of myself that way. Still, maybe I am a worrier but just not very self-aware. Could that be possible? If so, then maybe I actually worry a great deal more than I think I do. In fact, maybe it is a huge problem for me but I am just not very connected to that reality. And maybe I worry so much (without realizing it) that I could actually have a heart attack or a stroke one day because of it. Maybe I am killing myself slowly every single day and don't even realize it. It is possible, you know. I could die any day now.
🙂 See how easy it is to worry?
I am not claiming any expertise as a worrier, but I am definitely no stranger to the notion. I have had a few stressful seasons in my life. Three years ago, my ministry's Board of Directors passed the largest, most challenging budget in our ministry's history. That action signaled a scary shift for me. Having become a full-time employee of this ministry and no longer financially dependent on my self-employment (as a lawyer), I became dependent upon this ministry to meet my family's needs. I became less dependent upon God meeting my needs the way He always had, through my law practice, and more dependent upon God meeting those needs in entirely new and different ways. Scared? Worried? You bet!
Now, three years into this grand experiment of faith, as an Executive Director of a "fledgling" non-profit, I still have monthly concerns about ongoing operational expenses and staying just ahead of this rather flat economy. Our ministry opportunities continue to grow and expand, as does the opportunity for God to miraculously provide for those opportunities. Scared? Worried? You bet!
In my experience–and this could just be me–it just does not help me much to know I should not be worrying. You do me no favors with your simple counsel, "Blake, don't worry" or "Blake, stop worrying". How, exactly do you do that? How do you just not worry? "Don't worry, be happy" just does not work for me. No, in my experience, if I want to stop worrying, I have to treat it like a bad addiction and replace that behavior with another, more positive behavior. I suspect that may have been Paul's experience as well. Look at his counsel to the Philippian church in chapter 4 of that letter: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. See? Paul would say that all the energy we are using to worry is energy we could be using for prayer.
That is the solution to the worry problem, isn't it? We must replace worrying with praying. That is the productive behavior. That is the behavior which draws us closer to God and which slowly but surely helps us to see our world and our circumstances through His eyes. Come on, you know it's true…you always wonder where you will find the time to have the kind of prayer life you know you should have. Just take the "worry" time and use it for prayer. Think about all the hours each week that will buy you!
As for me, I have prayed more for this ministry in the past three years than ever before. And through those prayers, God has given me a peace. It is not an unrealistic, naive kind of peace. It is a deep, grounded peace that God is still in control…still on His throne, that He still loves me and that He still has much to do through this ministry. Prayer has been a good thing for me in this! Oh there is much work to be done, and it will continue to be hard in some cases. It will not all be happy times. But there will be joy, and peace, and we will see God do great and mighty things. Not because we worried, but because we prayed.
So I am changing my tune. "Don't Worry, Be Happy"? Not so much. "Don't worry…PRAY!" Now that is worth singing about!


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12 Luscious Sangria Recipes to Perk Up Any Party This Summer!
If there's such a thing as an ideal party drink it would probably be sangria! It's light, refreshing, and healthy (see all those fruit bits?)—with just enough kick to get guests in a festive mood. Plus, it certainly helps that a pitcher of sangria makes such a pretty addition to any beverage bar, colorful and eye-catching. And it can be mixed in party-size quantities with such ease, and in so many variations. In fact, we have 12 luscious recipes for you right here!
A Sangria Selection You'll Love: Fruity & Flavorful
Just feasting your eyes on these photos, you can almost taste the zesty flavors that await in every sip of these sangria variations. So be sure to click on the links below for the recipes!
But first a few sangria serving tips:
- Color is a huge part of the appeal of this drink. So show it off with large serving containers of clear glass: pitchers, punch bowls, decanters, and the like.
- Fresh fruit in sections, chunks, slices, and even whole (as in berries) make sangria such a fun party drink. Provide appetizer forks, skewers, even toothpicks to allow guests to take fruity bites between sips!
- Glasses for sangria can also come in many forms. Choose a style that suits your party theme—wine glasses, champagne flutes, 'highball' or martini glasses, juice tumblers, even cups, mugs, or mason jars.
- Decorative trays and accessories, like colorful coasters, patterned napkins, fun stirrers, and striped straws complete the party look.
- A sangria station! This would be a huge hit with guests, especially if you lay out special add-ons like sparkling wine, more fruit bits, and garnishes for them to 'customize' their own drinks.
Okay, now for the recipes:
1 – Classic Spanish Red Sangria – Tikkido
2 – White Sangria from Rachael Ray – Food Network
3 – Strawberry and Peach Sangria – Epicurious
4 – Lemon-Lime Margarita Sangria – Kitchen Treaty
5 – Sparkling Red, White, and Blue Sangria – Gimme Some Oven
6 – Tropical Blue Sangria – ForRent
7 – Raspberry-Apricot Sangria – Betty Crocker
8 – Citrus Pineapple Sangria – What's Gaby Cooking
9 – Melon Mint Sangria – Martha Stewart
10 – Sparkling Pink Sangria – Boulder Locavore
11 – Pineapple Mojito Sangria – Kitchen Treaty
12 – Chocolate Covered Cherry Sangria – The Cookie Rookie
So which of these sangria recipes are you putting on your next party checklist?
You may want to sample these drink ideas, too!
Summer Cocktails and Drinks with Berries: Refreshingly Pretty!
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Most days I fight the urge to focus (quite naturally) upon the destination rather than the journey but I'm afraid yesterday and today, when I have been cycling to destinations that I know well, I have had to admit defeat. It's fascinating visiting new places but perhaps even more fascinating revisiting places after a lengthy period of absence. What has changed? What is new? What has disappeared? You know the kind of questions. However, I will kick off with a brief description of the ride as it was quite nice.
Leaving Saumur after having told the lady in a boulangerie to be more polite (she barely spoke other than to tell me to put the money in the dish rather than her hand – when no thanks or even au revoir was proffered I launched into 's'il vous plaît madame; soyez au moins polie à vos clients' – she looked a bit shocked but the guy behind me smiled in my direction when he left the shop so perhaps she has a reputation for such things) and a long chat over coffee with Lynne, the person behind the FreewheelingFrance website (she was cycling north along La Vélo Francette with a friend from Australia) I decided to follow the Eurovelo 6. In Tours this also becomes the Eurovelo 3 (the one I'm supposed to be following) as far as Orléans. Locally however the French version of the Eurovelo 6 is know as La Loire à Vélo and it was these signs that I was following for much of the day. Pretty towns were cycled through, woods were traversed and rivers were crossed. All very nice. The surface quality was generally good as was the signage despite it being slightly complicated by an over enthusiasm for 'branch lines' to anything of intetest. Why not route the main cycle path through them in the first place? Well, we know why. It would mean putting cyclists in peril of having to encounter dangerous things like shops, bars, hotels, markets and the like.
When I arrived in Langeais, however, I decided to leave the cycle route, cross the Loire and continue along the northern side of the river. Tours is much easier to access from the north rather than the south and although the road was a little busier with traffic, it was worth the inconvenience. I started to recognise place names that back in the 1990s were as familiar to me as Winnersh, Bulmershe and Tilehurst have become during my subsequent life in Reading from 1999 to 2014; Luynes, Fondettes, St. Cyr, La Riche… And then there it was; Tours.
I lived here teaching English from late 1994 to spring 1999. I shall no doubt reminisce at length in the book about the details so I'll spare you the full blown account here and now. (My favourite anecdote involves a Guineau Pig.) Today, after crossing the bridge from the north, I paused. Much brighter than I remember. A tram system has been installed since I was last here about ten years ago and the roads are now paved white. Sunglasses not optional in the rue Nationale any more! Then followed a little cycle around. Away from the main thoroughfare it appeared a little scruffy. Perhaps it always was but the rose coloured mist of time has sanitised my memories. I made a point of cycling slowly down the rue Colbert where I lived. Yes, the children's bookshop is still under 'my' studio flat but the hairdressers on the corner has gone, the supermarket – called 8 à Huit despite the fact that it never was (which I think I once pointed out to the cashier…) – was still there but the phone box opposite has gone. The Irish bar, yes, the laundrette, yes (looking very shabby inside – it used to be a cutting edge place!), but I couldn't find the restaurant with the best name in town: Le Lapin Qui Fume. Smoking is clearly bad for your existence. I cycled on…
UPDATE (Monday): Reports of the demise of Le Lapin Qui Fume are much exaggerated! He is in fine form, open and (alas) still smoking… (And as you can see it's 'au'… Good job I don't run an authoritative website.)
So that's part 1 of my trip across Europe done. I consider part 2 to be from Tours to Hamburg where I am hopefully visiting friends Dom and Annet, and part 3 from Hamburg to Nordkapp. The reason I consider Tours to be the end of part 1 is because tomorrow I'm taking a break from cycling. Reggie and I are catching the train from Tours to a place called Chateau-Renault, just to the north. A short cycle will see me arrive in the small village where my former colleague Liz and her husband live. I'm staying there for two nights and I intend having a good old rest. On Wednesday I'll be back in Tours to embark upon part 2. I'll catch up with you then…
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Incorporating Walk Score Into Your IDX
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"Grist Mill"
- 1847
Original construction
- 1880
In 1880, the mill was converted to steam. The sawmill and grist mill operation ended when the mill was converted to a roller mill for production of flour.
- 1915
In 1915, the mill was converted from a flour producing mill to a grain mill. A grain elevator was added to support the operation.
- 1923
In 1923, electric power replaced the steam powered operations.
- 1932-1937
Though no longer dependant on the water power, the mill remained in its original location at 9124 North 30th St on the south side of Turkey Creek, now being called Mill Creek. When the creek waters rose, the mill was subjected to periodic flooding. In 1932, a major flood damaged the mill but it survived and continued operations. In 1937, it survived a hailstorm. The same year, the mill was flooded to a depth of 14 feet.
- 1939
In 1939, after a lawsuit with the city, the mill was moved east about 400 feet to higher ground (to its current location at 9102 N. 30th St). Turkey Creek was diverted underground to the Missouri River. During the move, wooden pegs such as were used in the construction of the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City were discovered. It is presumed the wooden pegs are from the original construction 92 years earlier (1847).
- 1943-1945
From 1943 to 1945 the mill was closed while the owner, Lyman Weber, served in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1964
In 1964, the Interstate Highway system was making plans to use the Mormon Bridge as part of the Interstate 80 bypass. The Florence Grist Mill was too close to the construction area and would have to be bulldozed as part of the clearing operation. The Kenwood Feed Store in Florence owners, Ernest Harpster, Jr. and his wife Ruthie, saved the mill from the bulldozer and continued to operate the mill until 1989. After that time, it was used to store feed until 1998.
- 1998
A new life started for the historic landmark when a local artist, Linda Meigs purchased the mill in 1998. Ms. Meigs' intention is to preserve the mill as a historical museum, educational site, and art gallery.
- 1998-2023 (and beyond)
The mill is a regular attraction during the summer months, and during the annual Florence Days Celebration. For the rest of the summer, the mill has an active Art gallery in addition to its own history story. Since 2009, on Sundays from June to the end of September, the mill has been/is the location of a weekly Farmers Market. The Farmer's Market has grown, and has been a great success. In addition to having the standard fruits and vegetables found at a Farmer's Market, there are weekly additions such as music groups, pony rides, petting zoos, crafts, and various other displays, education exhibitions, and other market happenings. Following the Farmer's Market that ends in the last week of September, the first week of October hosts an important stop of the annual Omaha North Hills Pottery Tour.
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Authentication in M-Commerce: Balancing Risk and Experience
Mobile merchants are challenged to increase security without creating friction in the user experience.
London, 7 November 2017 – Worldwide, online payment fraud is increasing as criminals shift their focus from physical to online commerce after the global rollout of EMV to secure in-shop purchases. The financial industry has responded by introducing strong (multifactor) customer authentication methods for remote payments. But has tension between security and customer experience been aggravated by the rise of mobile commerce?
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An example of a man-made creed, the Methodist Discipline, states plainly that it is "a book of church law" (1972 Edition, page v). Since all such creeds are formulated by men, have you ever wondered what God thinks about them?
First, we must understand that God has already given us a perfect religious guide. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 says that the Scriptures (the Bible) are given by inspiration of God, are profitable to instruct us in righteousness, and provide us to all good works. Why then do we need any other standard of authority? The Bible is complete, it can be understood, and above all, it was inerrantly spoken by the infallible God. How could fallible men possibly write a better standard? The results of our puny human efforts are sure to be incomplete, unclear, and plagued by human errors.
Now consider what Jesus said in Matthew 15:9: "But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." Isn't it clear that man-made creed books contain man-made doctrines? Therefore, they make our worship to God "vain" or worthless! To worship God acceptably, we must worship in truth (John 4:24), and truth is found in God's word, the Bible (John 17:17).
All man-made creeds differ in some ways from the Bible. Since the Bible is perfect, any creed containing more than the Bible, contains too much. And any creed containing less than the Bible, contains too little. All human creeds are written on the egotistical assumption that weak, fallible humans can write a better guide than the one written by the infallible God!
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This episode is an audio review of New York Times Bestselling book, Cork Dork: A wine-fueled adventure among the obsessive sommeliers, big bottle hunters, and rogue scientists who taught me to live for taste, by Bianca Bosker. We also, ironically, open a couple of screw cap wines, drop a factoid, and serve up some shoutouts. (Previously recorded, as the ladies are attending the Society of Wine Educators Conference in Portland this week).
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It seems like techradar shares my love of fractals.
I found this out somewhat randomly. Though so far I have still been averaging 30 downloads a day, about what I would expect from a fractal app (not many people even know what that word means), it's still nice that someone ranked Fractal Photographer #6. On the other hand, the number of downloads should be increasing veryyy soon :


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Gas smell not a gas leak
A mercaptan tank owned by Tall Grass Energy Partners at the Guernsey Tank Farm located at 207 Tank Farm Road in Guernsey had a leak early this morning and it was promptly repaired. The bad smell continued and traveled as far as Lingle, but there was "no gas, and the leak was fixed" according to Terry Stevenson, Emergency Management Coordinator for Platte County.
"Tallgrass called me just before 8 a.m. this morning," Stevenson said. "They had a mercaptan leak at their Guernsey Tank Farm facility. No danger, but would smell like leaking gas. I notified dispatch in case they received calls."
According to Stevenson, "natural gas is odorless. Mercaptan is what they add to it so that leaks can be smelled. No gas leaked. Only a mercaptan storage tank. It was a small leak on the tank."
"Mercaptan poses no threat to the public. It is just the odor that is put in the natural gas," explained Phyllis Hammond from the Colorado Media Center of Tall Grass Energy. She is very grateful to the public for calling 911 because that is the reason mercaptan is put into the gas; to identify when there is a potential gas leak. It was leaking around a cracked nut on the tank, but was repaired by 8 a.m. this morning.


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After a few days thinking about what and how to write about these next few chapters (and all the rest in general) I realized I really have to focus on a few major points of interest if I don't want to these posts get out of hand. So in this post I'll ignore aspects like new locations / characters and focus on the few scenes I consider essential for the plot or want to see for any other reason. No idea what the next post will be like. These "Adaption Outlander" thing is a work in progress after all :-)
15: By Misadventure | 16: Willie
I have no idea how they will let Jamie find out about Geneva being pregnant, the birth of her baby, her death and everything. But I think they will (have to) show the argument Lord Dunsany is having with the Earl of Ellesmere about Geneva and the baby and of course Jamie coming to the rescue. They might in fact make that into quite a huge scene on the show. It does or at least could contain a lot of information and it's quite a dramatic setup. There's shouting and fighting and life and death danger and of course, hero Jamie saving his newborn son!
"He stood, eyes tight closed, shaking like a leaf, unable to either move or to think, arms wrapped tight about the shapeless, squirming, squawking bundle that contained his son."
They can't refuse to show that to us on TV, right?
Another scene I'd love to see is:
So, I have come to ask you – do you want to go home, MacKenzie?"
Lady Dunsany (or even the Lord, I don't care) offering Jamie the chance of having his parole revoked and go home to Scotland and Jamie passing up on that offer, because he can't bear to part from his newborn son yet. In general I hope we'll see a few scenes with Jamie and Willie, and by now I think deviating from the book's timeline structure with the main plot in 1968 and flashes of the past, is a good idea for the TV show. The only sensible actually. Show Claire pregnant or with a newborn in Boston and then cut to scenes of Jamie in the cave at Lallybroch etc. Cut back to Claire but now with Brianna being a few years old, which is such an easy plot device to show that years have passed. Cut back to Jamie at Ardsmuir prison a few years on in his timeline and so on.
Not literally switch from scene to scene course. I guess they will have like 10-15 minutes bits or even half episodes. But for TV I really only works doing it in a chronological split-timeline-structure. And I'm fine with that. I think. Anyway, in this way they might show a few scenes of Jamie and Willie at various stages of the boy's life. Or maybe not.
Jamie coming to realize that the boy is looking too much like him already and that it's time to leave and then the actual good-bye scene in the stable are essential to me as well. Especially the stable scene. I already know that I'm going to cry buckets. Jamie comforting Willie and of course the whole "stinking papist" / baptism scene. The beechwood rosary.
"Dinne fret yourself," he said. "I'll remember ye."
*sigh* If you've read the whole series, you know why they have to keep this scene, right? At least *I* think they have to keep it in ;-)
The last scenes or plot development I consider essential is Jamie and John re-building their odd friendship, once Jamie has realized that John actually did him a huge favour by bringing him to Helwater and never once trying to take advantage of Jamie in any way. I have no idea though how they will incorporate this development, which is told in just two pages in the novel, into the TV storyline. There's a lot more of footage of that development in the Lord John novellas and it would be cool to bring some of these scenes (the one fight in the stables for instance) into the TV plot, but I honestly doubt it. I'm sure they'll find a way though. Half-way through "Voyager" we'll learn of another scene which is set at Helwater, where Jamie tells John about being William's father and asks John to take care of him in the future and all. It would make scenes to include this one in these scenes now as well and not to a flashback later on. We'll see.
So that's that for the Helwater scenes. I repeat myself when I say, that I can't wait to see Sam do all these emotional scenes: guilt over Geneva's death. Shock over having a son. Enjoying time with Willie. Having to say goodbye. Sam is going to slay it, I'm sure…


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|Dissipation at the Nanoscale: Cooper-pair Pumping and Electron Thermometry
|Gasparinetti, Simone
|138 + app. 93
|O.V. Lounasmaa -laboratorio
O.V. Lounasmaa Laboratory
|978-952-60-5920-4 (electronic)
978-952-60-5919-8 (printed)
|Aalto University publication series DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS, 165/2014
|1799-4942 (electronic)
1799-4934 (printed)
|Supervising professor(s):
|Pekola, Jukka, Aalto University, O.V. Lounasmaa Laboratory, Finland
|Thesis advisor(s):
|Pekola, Jukka, Aalto University, O.V. Lounasmaa Laboratory, Finland
|Electrical engineering, Physics
|superconducting circuits, Josephson junctions, electronic transport in mesoscopic systems, quantum dots, thermometry, quantum physics, open quantum systems
|OEVS yes
Dissipation in electrical circuits is a theme of great relevance for present and future information technology. On the one hand, dissipation makes it increasingly demanding to scale down the tiny integrated circuits that run our computers. On the other hand, it poses a serious challenge to the realization of a "quantum" computer. In this thesis we study dissipation in three types of nanometer-sized electrical circuits cooled down to subkelvin temperatures.
[Publication 1]: S. Gasparinetti, F. Deon, G. Biasiol, L. Sorba, F. Beltram, and F. Giazotto. Probing the local temperature of a two-dimensional electron gas microdomain with a quantum dot: Measurement of electronphonon interaction. Physical Review B, 83, 201306, 2011. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.83.201306 View at Publisher [Publication 2]: Y. Yoon, S. Gasparinetti, M. Mottonen, and J. P. Pekola. Capacitively Enhanced Thermal Escape in Underdamped Josephson Junctions. Journal of Low Temperature Physics, 163, 164, 2011. DOI: 10.1007/s10909-011-0344-2 View at Publisher [Publication 3]: Gasparinetti, P. Solinas, and J.P. Pekola. Geometric Landau- Zener Interferometry. Physical Review Letters, 107, 207002, 2011. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.107.207002 View at Publisher [Publication 4]: Gasparinetti, P. Solinas, Y. Yoon, and J. P. Pekola. Single Cooperpair pumping in the adiabatic limit and beyond. Physical Review B, 86, 060502(R), 2012. DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.86.060502 View at Publisher [Publication 5]: Gasparinetti and I. Kamleitner. Coherent Cooper-pair pumping by magnetic flux control. Physical Review B, 86, 224510, 2012. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.86.224510 View at Publisher [Publication 6]: Gasparinetti, M. J. Martinez-Perez, S. de Franceschi, J. P. Pekola, and F. Giazotto. Nongalvanic thermometry for ultracold two-dimensional electron domains. Applied Physics Letters, 86, 224510, 2012.[Publication 7]: Gasparinetti, P. Solinas, S. Pugnetti, R. Fazio, and J. P. Pekola. Environment-Governed Dynamics in Driven Quantum Systems. Physical Review Letters, 110, 150403, 2013. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.110.150403 View at Publisher [Publication 8]: Torresani, M. J. Martinez-Perez, S. Gasparinetti, J. Renard, G. Biasiol, L. Sorba, F. Giazotto, and S. De Franceschi. Nongalvanic primary thermometry of a two-dimensional electron gas. Physical Review B, 88, 245304, 2013. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.88.245304 View at Publisher [Publication 9]: Gramich, S. Gasparinetti, P. Solinas, J. Ankerhold. Lamb shift enhancement and detection in strongly driven superconducting circuits. Physical Review Letters, 113, 027001, 2014. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.113.027001 View at Publisher [Publication 10]: Gasparinetti, P. Solinas, A. Braggio, M. Sassetti. Heat-exchange statistics in driven open quantum systems. Accepted for publication in New Journal of Physics, arXiv:1404.3507, 2014.[Publication 11]: Gasparinetti, K. L. Viisanen, O.-P. Saira, T. Faivre, M. Arzeo, M. Meschke, and J. P. Pekola. Fast electron thermometry towards ultrasensitive calorimetric detection. arXiv:1405.7568, 2014.
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Nothing says Christmas like a Nativity scene and Cathy Adams decorates with one in every room, including a set her mother always put out, to inspire the reason for the season. To add to the collection, her oldest has started giving her nativity scenes from different countries.
Spending time together to the Adams is the most important thing, and Cathy has always loved hosting Christmas, but as the kids have gotten older, and now they have several grandchildren, it can be difficult to get everyone together. Many times they celebrate on the 23rd and celebrate their son's birthday which is the same day, along with two other birthdays in December. The Adams have two sons, Tyson and Travis, and daughter Katelynn, along with their spouses and four grandchildren. Occasionally Cathy's mom and her husband are able to join the festivities and at time the children's in laws visit, and even dear family friends sometimes come by. Cathy opens their home to welcome everyone!
Regardless of the date, one thing for sure is that Rodney will make his pretzel mix, by the gallons, for everyone to enjoy. They also enjoy the tradition of reading The Night Before Christmas to the children. One year Cathy bought the grown children matching pajamas and they were considerate enough to wear them - at least for one year!
Cathy still recalls the first ham she ever baked using her mother in laws recipe. She put too much coke in the pan and it had so much juice it came running out of the pan, out of the oven, and onto the floor. The floor was covered with a film of grease, which she did not notice until late at night when she went to check on it and hit the grease, flew in the air, and hit the floor. Cathy learned her lesson and has been perfecting the ham every since!


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Does this sound familiar? "I do better in my business and reaching goals with accountability." or "I'm looking for advice, encouragement and accountability from others that have gone through the same experience." or "I need vigilance and routine disciplines." or "I need a good kick in the butt to keep moving forward."
Statements like these are very common. You are not alone. These are straight from freelancers that have told me that they at times feel alone, but more so need guidance and accountability to move the needle of their businesses.
You have to have discipline to be a successful freelancer. Sure it's nice to be able to make your own hours, but there are times when you need to resist Netflix and spend some of that free time working on the business, generating leads, marketing yourself, creating content around you and your business, even touching base with your current clients to see if there are more opportunities for work.
No one can do that for you. These are the building blocks of staying out of the famine part of the cycle. Sometimes we all need to have that someone who gives us that "kick in the butt."
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I've been kicked a few times
As a kid I played on more teams and had more coaches than I could count. I played on multiple baseball teams in any one season, basketball, hockey, football, soccer (only a couple of times), and just about anything else that was competitive, even stickball and pickup flag football leagues.
Basically I had lots of people yelling at me as a kid ?. In fact, my varsity baseball coach has always stuck in my head. He was certainly one of these yelling types. One time he yelled at me as I ran safely into third base from first base on a hit from a teammate of mine.
"What the f$^@!?! What size piano do you have stuck up your a$$?"
I wasn't the fastest runner on the team, but I guess he felt that at around 95 pounds and as skinny and small as I was, I should've been faster.
Sometimes we need this sort of motivation to get our butts into gear.
As a business owner, I still have people holding me accountable to the things I say I'm going to do. Curtis McHale and Chris Ducker have held me accountable for accomplishing things I say I will do and has pushed me to push my business. You as the reader are also part of my accountability as well.
There are plenty of times I would love to just sit on the couch and watch endless amounts of tv, but I also know that it's up to me to push the business forward. Having some coaches in my corner has done wonders in being able to make sure I'm moving forward as well. The last thing I want to do is to admit to anyone that I didn't deliver on what I said I would.
Having an accountability coach is great. I'll be honest and say at first I didn't think that it would help very much. I really just thought "why am I paying this person to basically tell me to do what I know I need to anyway?"
They do way more than that. Outlining plans, keeping things on track from a bigger picture, suggesting resources, offering advice in sticky situations, being a sounding board to vent to and the list goes on.
Coaches have more experience than you and that allows them to see you and your business from a different point of view. Good coaches, like in sports, can anticipate several moves ahead and help guide you to come out on the winning side.
Also there is this human nature aspect to having a coach. Of course your coach cares about what happens within your business, but not nearly as much as you do. When your coach asks you how your week went, you want to be able to deliver an answer that doesn't disappoint.
This is just human of us. Just like kids don't want to upset and disappoint parents, we as adults don't want to disappoint someone else either.
When setting goals and accountability milestones with a coach you want to make them small and actionable. Time is something that we never get back. We are busy people, so you want to prioritize your time and make sure that you aren't adding unreachable goals. Achieving even the smallest goals creates momentum.
Should I get a coach for my freelance business?
This is something I know every freelancer should do.
Not to dilute that statement in any way at all, but you need to know exactly what you want from the coach. Don't just get a coach who is an influencer, successful in your space, or someone you hold high regard. (These definitely help you, but shouldn't be the driving factor in why you get a coach.)
If you are looking to grow a team, make sure that's something the coach has experience in doing.
If you are looking to improve writing and marketing it, make sure that the coach has written a book (several hopefully) and has some feet on the ground about marketing books.
See a pattern?
Seek out a coach that has the skills and experience in achieving what you want to do. The coach should also be someone in which they can readily give sound advice to you and that your personalities mesh as well.
Just like you set goals and focus on your business and clients, the same should be said about selecting your coach as well.
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Coaches cost money and I don't have the money to pay
If getting a coach makes you not able to put food on the table, obviously choose to eat. Apart from that you should be investing in your business.
Investing in your business is something that you should be setting aside a budget for and coaching is part of that. Yes coaches will cost you some money every month, but staying the course and being able to move the needle in your business should bring a much higher return on your investment in no time.
I've seen freelancers who are not making a ton of money invest in a coach and within just a few months increase their revenue significantly just by being held accountable.
How long should I stay with a coach
I hate to say this but, it depends.
You really should stay with a coach for as long as you need to. Setting goals for yourself and knowing where you are within your business will tell you how long to stay with a coach.
I'm sure if you talk with any coach, they'll want to make sure that you are getting something from the sessions. They certainly wouldn't want to have someone not getting the most out of their sessions because it's a reflection on them and their coaching business.
There are other ways in which to hold yourself accountable, but nothing is better than having that "someone" hold you accountable.
Having accountability allows you to feel safe
Most freelancers at least start out as solo business owners. Being held accountable is usually something that is felt after some time within the business. It's usually because you are starting to grow your business in ways that you want to, but aren't sure about how to work on the business instead of in the business.
So often you'll push aside the work that's needed for the business in favor of the client's work. It's natural. However it's not how you grow a sustainable freelance business.
Having a coach hold you accountable to the goals you have for the business puts you in a safe environment to share ideas, vent if you need to, and get honest feedback. As a solo freelancer we don't always have the luxury of being able to turn to a colleague and ask them their opinion on an idea.
Coaches after a short time understand our business and what we want to achieve. After a longer time they start seeing more and more into our business and where the gaps are. If we are honest with ourselves by sharing all aspects of the business, both financial and non-financial, with the coach, we will get more out of it.
The coach-mentor relationship is one that you should feel is a strong one. It need to be a safe environment where you can fully open up about your business. If it's not, then address it with your coach, or find another one.
The Win-Win
There's a reason that successful companies have great leaders that can motivate, keep folks on track, and continually produce and grow. The leaders at the top are essentially coaches. They hold everyone in the company accountable to what needs to be done to move the business forward.
As freelancers, especially solo freelancers, we don't have the luxury of having another person sitting next to us. Start reaching out to people who coach and see if they have an opening in their schedule to take a look at you and your business. Ask them if they can hold you accountable for actions you need to do.
Don't sit around thinking about accountability. Start right now and take action. Be accountable for your business.
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Wake up early
Just half an hour of experiencing the silence of the early morning can increase your energy levels. It is essential to have some 'me' time every day. Playing the role of a mother should not be your entire universe. Find your inner self for deeper satisfaction in life.
Stop comparing
Comparison only decreases your happiness and takes you on a guilt trip. Comparison can have no end – what with comparing looks, houses, cooking, kids, etc. Accept and enjoy the uniqueness of yourself and your kids. In other words, just be YOU.
Live in the moment
There is a saying that time flies. Soon this phase of your life will be over and someday you might miss your 'now'. So enjoy each day with your baby as each kid is another chance for you to enjoy your childhood all over again. Enjoy everything your kids are doing or ask you to do. Celebrate the now!
Eat healthy
I sometimes find myself skipping my meal to cook and feed the kids. Eating healthy is not just for kids, but for you as well. Make sure to keep a routine. No one can take care of you as you can- so the next time you leave your house, make sure to carry your water bottle or a snack. Eat, stay and feel healthy.
Pamper yourself
Always be your best friend. Buy flowers for yourself on your grocery trip. Find time to sit by a table, enjoy a cookie, look at birds and observe others. Just get an escape whenever you can. Trust me you have time!
Set your priorities
I would like my house to look neat and tidy, but with three kids there is a lot to do. Piles of undone laundry, toys strewn on the floor or an unmade bed should not drain your energy as it does not portray who you really are. Consider it all as part of having a family to enjoy.
There is always a tomorrow
That super mom image is hard to match. You may want to do certain things on time and try your best to do them, but some days are not meant to be perfect. Your toddler might decide that your busiest time is his time to go potty. Let go of the super mom image and accept who you truly are.
Staying fit
I see my clients and friends in health clubs burning calories in every class. They love the workout, but still look the same for years. Spending your energy in doing a wrong workout will not give you good results. Stress and emotional health play an equally important role in staying fit and healthy. It is therefore essential to maintain a healthy mind and diet by keeping stress at bay.
You may have enough clothes, but still want to buy that new dress on the sale rack. I sometimes find myself indulging in wants more than needs. I learned during my meditation practice that finding new things to be thankful everyday helps in putting back the focus on what I need instead of what I want, thereby leaving a state of abundance all around.
Find a hobby
Open windows to your creativity. The present generation has less work to do and lives in greater luxury than the earlier ones. But still we are unsatisfied. Watching television or movies are not real hobbies. Find a real and enjoyable hobby for yourself. Indulging in a hobby is a great way to appreciate your creativity.
Mothers are a reflection of God! No matter what walks of life we take- we are walking miracles.


text: Volkswagen Cornering EnhancementsIf you enjoy taking a corner or two a bit crazy once in a while like me you may find your Volkswagen's current handling performance a bit lacking. There are a few key things that affect the way a car handles corners. Improving any or all of these elements will greatly increase the handling capabilities of your car.One of key components to how well your car corners is the tires. The tire width and compound of the rubber play crucial roles in keeping your VW from sliding off the road.Wider tires have more surface area in contact with the road which will improve traction. It also has the unfortunate side effect of decreasing your gas mileage due to increased friction with the road. It is not uncommon for people to install wider tires and see their gas mileage go down by 50 miles per tank! If you have ever wondered why car makers put such skinny tires on their vehicles this is one of the main reasons. Wider tires also tend to turn into skis in winter driving conditions.Installing stickier tires will help your dry traction considerably. One thing to keep in mind though is the softer and stickier the tire, the faster it will wear out. High performance summer tires may also perform very poorly in wet and icy conditions, which means you'll probably want another set of tires for winter driving.If you get bigger wheels to go with your tires you will probably end up with a tire that has a shorter sidewall, which makes the new tires nearly the same diameter as the old ones. These shorter sidewalls will improve handling slightly. Have you ever gone around a corner at high speed and felt like your tires were flopping over sideways? They actually do. The shorter the sidewalls are the less likely this is to happen, but unfortunately this also leads to a slightly rougher ride as there is less tire height to absorb bumps in the road.Body Roll:Does your Volkswagen feel like it is leaning over sideways when you tear around a turn? This is what is known as body roll. There are a couple main ways to combat this problem. The easiest of which that is also the thing that has the least effect on ride comfort is to install a set of sway bars or anti-roll bars. Depending on your car there may be aftermarket bars for the front, rear, or both for your vehicle. They are usually thicker than the stock sway bars, which flex less and keep your VW from leaning as much during cornering. The difference these bars make is tremendous. They can be installed yourself in a few hours and shouldn't cost more than a few hundred dollars at most. This is the first modification I did to my car and wouldn't hesitate to do it again to every other car I drive in the future.Another thing that effects body roll is your car's center of gravity. The closer your car is to the ground the less effect the forces of cornering will have on it. Installing a set of lowering springs which bring your car an inch or two closer to the ground will improve handling considerably. You should be aware though that putting lowering springs on your stock shocks will cause them to wear out faster, so it is recommended that you replace both at the same time to save money on labor in the future. Lowering springs also have a different spring rate than the stock springs and will most likely result in a much stiffer ride than you're used to. While some people can get used to this, I've read many stories about people that spent all day installing new springs themselves only to have their spouse hate it and make them change it back.Since cornering capability and ride comfort are at odds with each other you must find your own comfortable compromise where you are happy with the way your VW handles and the way you and your passengers feel riding in the car.Remember: Drive safe, wear your seatbelt, and have fun!


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So today I am linking up with April from Run Short Stories From Long Runs, Patty from My No-Guilt Life and Erica from MCM Mama Runs for Tuesday's On the Run Link up!
Today's topic is your favorite running/fitness apps. Apps have made it so much easier and more convenient to track things, share with friends and find motivation!
My favorite app is my Garmin Connect App. Since I own a Garmin GPS watch, and a Garmin Vivofit I love that they are both linked together in one App. I can track my step progress, look at my recent mileage and maps, they have fun step challenges, & you can support your friends that you have one there. Its just an all around great app for those who have Garmin Devices!
So I had to use the best example I had all week for steps, this past Saturday. I hadn't hit 20,000 steps in a long time!
I think my favorite part is the step challenges and the Leader boards. I have friends from my running groups I'm in on Facebook. Two of the FB groups I'm in also have groups on Garmin. So that's fun too! I am more motivated to get my steps in for the day, knowing I am part of the step challenge and want to beat everyone out! Healthy competition my friends!
My 2nd favorite App is on that I just became an ambassador for. The BurnThis App. It's a social media app that just promotes fun, motivation and inspiration! They say "Make your Sweat Social"! I love seeing people's progress, pics of yummy food (which reminds me to eat better!), and I love supporting others!
You can click the link above for the BurnThis app, or my badge on the right side of my blog. Let me know how you like it and add me as a friend!(Amy Barker)
I know that the tracking helps…I had a friend tell me she could tell I've lost weight at church on Sunday! WOOOP!
What's your favorite fitness app?


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eARC Review: Spider's Trap (Elemental Assassin #13) by Jennifer Estep
The next thrilling book in Jennifer Estep's New York Times andUSA Today bestselling Elemental Assassin series—"an extraordinary series… One of the most intriguing heroines in the genre" (Romantic Times Book Reviews).
Keep your friends close but your enemies within stabbing distance.
One important lesson I've learned in the assassination business is that to be the best you have to roll with the punches. Now that I'm queen of Ashland's underworld—by default, not by choice—a lot more punches are being thrown my way. But I suppose that's the price of victory for taking down some of the underworld's top dogs. Good thing I have my Ice and Stone magic to help me survive my volatile new position. Just when I think things are finally settling down, someone tries to murder me during a hush-hush underworld meeting. But the real surprise is how strangely familiar my shadowy assailant seems to be.
My job is to maintain order among killers, crooks, and thieves, and soon I'm embroiled in a bloody game where the ability to keep secrets could be the greatest superpower of all. My enemies have all sharpened their knives and laid their traps, waiting for me to fall. But this Spider weaves her own webs of death…
Expected publication: July 28th 2015 by Pocket Books
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My Review:
The 13th book in the Elemental Assassin series starts pretty funny,with Gin at the helm of the Ashland underworld and having to mediate with the criminal bosses of the city but they are really testing her patience which was really funny to read.
But, as always, things go bad for Gin... and her friends. The villain in this book was particualarly nastly, he really creeped me out.
And there were some heartbreaking moments. I was a little afraid and it was a really emotional moment for Gin.
As the big boss now, Gin is having a lot on her plate but she is as kickass as ever, even more so. We also see some flashbacks from Gin with Fletcher and those are always really great. This series is getting better and better. Gin is evolving and so are her relationships and I am curios to see her now that she finally accepted that she rules the criminal world and how will it further affect her life.


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Dogs love to play with their humans, but sometimes they want to play with each other. They're not going to just come out and say "No Humans Allowed." However, they may run off to their secret club house to play their own doggy games.
Toys are integral to a pup's home life. They keep dogs stimulated, help them burn off energy, and keep them from being bored, which can lead to destructive behavior. Since you have more than one dog, you would really want to do all that you can to make sure all of your canine companions are have the right toys for them.
It's great if the pups in your multi-dog home get along and want to play together. Why not encourage their bond by providing toys for them to use at once? Other than food and belly scratches, toys are probably all dogs think about. Finding toys for your pack to play with together isn't always easy. Most of the items on the shelf at pet stores are made for one pup to play with at a time. So what toys can dogs play with together?
Tug Toys
Don't get jealous when your pups want to test their strength with each other instead of you. Encourage them to interact by getting toys they can play with together, like tug toys! Let them have their own epic game of Tug-of-war with toys with two handles for each pup to grip in their mouths and pull. Whether it's made of rope or rubber, make sure both gripping points are can fit comfortably in both mouths and strong enough for your pals to go full force. "Devious Devin" and "Brunhilde the Brown Squirrel" also have fun plush toys bodies that are able to move along the length of tummy safe t-shirt rope for a little added excitement!
Rewarding Toys
The only thing your four-legged pals love more than their toys are treats! Get their interest piqued with treat mazes that can spin and roll. Treat dispensing toys that can hold a good amount of treats at once are great for your pups to share and to stimulate their minds. They can knock the treat dispensing toy around and be rewarded at the same time! The "Treat Maze" and the Pet IQ Treat Ball are very interactive and pup parents are even able to increase the difficulty on both toys. Your pups can spin, roll and chase these toys until they're empty!
Multi-Part Toys
More dogs = more toys. Multi-Part Toys are great for homes with more than one pooch. These toys give your pack tons of fun play time, can be used as problem solving puzzles, and each of your pals can squeak away all day with their own piece of the set. Multi-Part Toys tend to have about four to five pieces and some sets have extra parts can be added for those larger packs. Adorable toys, like "Willard's Billiards" and "Andi's Famous Plush Dumplings," allow the pups' parent to even tuck treats inside and watch your fur kids get to work!
Keep Your Pack Stocked With BarkBox!
BarkBox saves pup parents the headache of trips to the pet stores. BARK does all of the work to find the right toys and treats for your pals and sends them to your door every month! Your animal companion gives you a lot of joy, so give some joy back to your pack with the Classic BarkBox starting at $22. Each box arrives carefully curated with 2 innovative toys, 2 bags of all-natural treats, and a tasty chew to get their tails wagging. One of the best features is that you, the person who knows them the best, are able to tailor the box to fit your fur family's needs! Feel free to reach out to the team on BarkBox.com or email at [email protected] if you have any questions.


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Maria Succi-Hempstead
Senior Lecturer in Italian Studies; Language Coordinator
Contact & Office Hours
Fall 2023
Monday 11 a.m.–noon
Or by appointment
Hatfield Hall 310
Laurea in Lingue e Letterature Straniere Moderne, Università di Bologna, Italy
M.A., University of Kent, Canterbury, England
Maria Succi-Hempstead has taught Italian language at all levels in Italy, England and the U.S. At Smith College since 2006, she has been exploring methodologies in second-language pedagogy and acquisition and has developed teaching materials and resources for her students. She is particularly interested in researching and using new technologies as tools to engage students in their learning process in and out of the classroom.
At Smith she coordinates all language courses and supervises the department tutors. She also works closely with the teaching fellow to organize conversation sessions and social events for language students.
She directed the Smith Program Abroad in Florence in 2010-11.


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On October 11th the China and Peacekeeping Program welcomed Ambassador Shu Zhan to The Carter Center.
Ambassador Shu, an expert on African studies, has years of experience on the continent. He has held diplomatic posts, representing the People's Republic of China in Namibia and South Africa. Shu Zhan, now retired, was the Chinese ambassador to Eritrea from 2006-2009 and Rwanda from 2010-2013.
The China Program's area of focus include promoting U.S.-China collaboration in other nations. With China's rising presence in Africa, and America's historic support, the continent provides ample opportunities for collaboration in peacekeeping, public health and anti-piracy efforts. Ambassador Shu's visit sparked a rich discussion with Dr. John Goodman and Dr. Yawei Liu as strategies to bring China and the United States closer together were scrutinized.
One common theme is the need for Africa to take a leadership role in stating how to move forward with collaboration. Africa must clearly describe its most pressing needs and how best the US and China can address these requests. China and the US need to see themselves as partners and assets for African governments to improve the lives of African people.
Secondly the need to discover projects for every stakeholder's gain was emphasized. To develop a truly collaborative environment China, Africa and the US must be sufficiently motivated through benefits. While seemingly challenging many initiatives that develop a continent, improve security or increase trade help all members of the global community.
The necessary discussion was expansive in scope. Several areas of focus which maybe ideal zones to start collaboration include anti-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Guinea, medical assistance and agricultural development.
The meeting also tackled politically sensitive issues like security in the Sahel region, peacekeeping and climate change. These options maybe possible in the future when stronger trust is developed between the three players.
William Pierce holds the graduate assistantship for The Carter Center's China Program. He is a masters student at Rollins School of Public Health, with a policy and management concentration. Mr. Pierce served in the Peace Corps, living in a Ghanaian village, carrying out public health programs from 2013 to 2015. William holds an executive position in the Rollins Returned Peace Corps Committee. He has worked at CARE International within the new business development department, responding to U.S. government solicitations, including those from USAID. William holds a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University at Buffalo. He speaks Hausa and Buili.


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The Bible
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, and is totally inerrant in the original manuscripts. We further believe it is the supreme revelation from God and of God, superior to conscience and reason, though not contrary to them; and it is therefore our infallible rule in all matters. We believe that all the Scriptures center about the Lord Jesus Christ and therefore no portion is properly read nor understood until it leads to Him. (John 5:39; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Peter 1:23-25; Heb. 4:12)
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are one God, having the same nature, attributes, and perfections, and are worthy of the same honor and obedience (Matthew 28:18,19; Mark 12:29; John 1:14; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:1-3; Revelation 1:4-6)
Jesus Christ
We believe in the pre-existence, incarnation and the virgin birth of the Lord Jesus Christ who came into the world to reveal the Father, was the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person; that the Lord Jesus Christ was the creator of all things, for by Him the worlds were made. We believe in Christ dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily, and that He was very God and very man, the I AM, the Jehovah of the Old Testament. We further believe in the sinless life of our Lord Jesus Christ, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death, His bodily resurrection, His bodily ascension into heaven, and His imminent return. We further believe that He is presently seated at the right hand of God the Father, interceding for His redeemed. We also acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord over all things in heaven, and in earth, and under the earth. (John 1:1-2, 14; 1 Timothy 3:16; Acts 7:37-38; Philippians 2:9-10; Hebrews 7:25)
The Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit, though omnipresent from all eternity, after the glorification of Jesus Christ was sent on the day of Pentecost, dwells in every believer, unites all to Christ in one body, and is the source of all power and all acceptable service. We believe the ministry of the Holy Spirit includes the restraining of evil in the world; the convicting of the world respecting sin, righteousness and judgment; the regenerating of all believers; the sealing of all believers unto the day of redemption; and the continued filling for power and service of those among the saved who are yielded to Him and to His will. We believe that the fruit of the Spirit is the manifestation of the character of Christ in the believer's life. We further believe that all of the gifts of the Holy Spirit are available to Christians today and should be operative in the church for the church to manifest her full glory under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. (John 3:6; 14:16-17; Romans 8:9; 12:1-11; 1 Corinthians 6:19; 12:8-11; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 2:22; 4:11-13)
The Creation of the World and of Man
We believe that God sovereignly created the world out of nothing. We further believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God and by a direct and immediate act of God to exercise dominion over the earth. (Genesis 1:1, 26-27, 2:4)
Man's Fallen Condition
We believe that man by willful transgression fell from a state of righteousness and holiness in which he was first created into total spiritual depravity; a state of death in trespasses and sins in which he is held as a slave of sin and an enemy of God, being unable to attain divine righteousness by his own efforts, but must be redeemed and delivered by the power of the Gospel. (Romans 3:23-25; 5:12-21; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; 2 Corinthians 4:3-4)
Salvation Only Through Christ
We believe that salvation is by grace, through faith in Christ alone. It is not by works but a gift of God. Further, we believe that because of universal spiritual death through sin, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless born of the Spirit. We also believe that our redemption has been accomplished solely by the shed blood of Jesus Christ, who died as our substitute. (Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:8-9)
The Church
We believe that all who are united by the new birth to Jesus Christ are members of the universal church, the body of Christ. We also believe that the local congregation of Christian believers is divinely instituted and is the chosen instrument of God for the furtherance of God's work upon the earth. While appreciating the work of Para church groups, we believe that the local church is God's primary vehicle for world evangelism and the nurture of Christians. We further believe in the spiritual unity of all believers and in working together with others who believe in salvation through the shed blood of Jesus Christ for the cause of evangelism , missions, and benevolences. (Matthew 16:16-18; John 17:21; Romans 12:5; Ephesians 1:20-23, 4:3-10; Colossians 3:14-15)
The Ordinances
We believe that water baptism is for believers only and should be administered by the model of immersion and in the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ to the Glory of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We also believe that we are identified with Jesus Christ and participate symbolically in His death, burial and resurrection through water baptism (Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:11-12).
We believe that through the Lord's Supper the believer renews and affirms the reality of the New Covenant. It is a memorial commemorating the death of Jesus Christ for us and a reaffirmation of His imminent return. We also believe that this ordinance is open to all Christian believers and is to be received with joy and gratitude upon confession and repentance from sin. (Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
Evangelism and Missions
The church has four pulpits; Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the uttermost parts of the earth. We believe that it is the explicit message of our Lord Jesus Christ to those whom he redeemed, that they are sent by Him into all the world to be witnesses of His saving grace and to preach the gospel to every creature. (Matthew 28:18-19; Mark 16:15; John 17:18; Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20)


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Sunday, June 17, 2018
1933 DeSoto Coupe
12 comments:
That's a fine one!ReplyDelete
And there are always new ones to discover. Another beauty from a forgone area. Nice one again.ReplyDelete
Holy cow! Someone did great resorting this beaut and you did a great job in photographing it.ReplyDelete
Excellent photos of a beautiful carReplyDelete
Estas máquinas são de uma grande beleza.ReplyDelete
Um abraço e bom Domingo.
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
What a jewel; from the days when cars were cars. Well, they weren't as efficient back then and kept breaking down but lordy, were they fun to drive!ReplyDelete
Wonderful and what a color!ReplyDelete
They sure don't make 'em like they used to! What a beauty!ReplyDelete
The automobiles in the 30's were sooo elegant, impressive grill detail TFG ✨ReplyDelete
I keep forgetting how BIG these old cars were.ReplyDelete
Great article..I am looking so forward to your blogcomment andReplyDelete
I love your page on your post.. That is so pretty..
What a fantastic vintage car! They certainly don't make them like that any more...ReplyDelete
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