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This is actually my first time to order in HMV; they really annoyed me at first because they took so much time in despatching my orders. Also, EMS tracking was a pain. Well, I'm not sure if tracking will be easier for other countries because here in the Philippines, EMS packages undergo a long period once it arrives at the inward office exchange and after that, tracking can be so annoying. Nonetheless, HMV shipping is way cheaper than Amazon.jp and they don't charge expensive custom fees (since their delivery method is via EMS).
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Natsume Isaku's "Kiraboshi Dial"! *w*
Aaah omg I finally have it at long last! /;w;\
I've been longing to get this tankoubon ever since I saw it on Amazon a few months ago. But as I usually say, I never had the chance to order it earlier because I keep on ordering new titles. ;; I was supposed to order "Tight Rope" as well but since my mom gave me a budget, I was only limited to 4 items. orz;
It's actually Natsume Isaku's art style that made me decide to get myself a copy of this, lol. I really thought the cover art was so cute and when I got to read a couple of good reviews, I decided to put her on my must-check mangakas. *u* ❤
Hakutou Noriko's "Omae de Nakya Dame Mitai". ❤
I swear, when I opened it and saw this, I went "OMFG TWO MEGANE BOYS. OMFG. YEEEESS. HOYESSS. I SENSE 3P /froths"
But yeah I still have to read it. Gaaah this is so adorable. *A*
I still haven't read my copy of her "Masaka Kore ga Koi Nante" yet, though. orz; but for sure I'll be reading this first since I really see a lot of megane men. *q*
Obligatory back cover image because I really think this illustration is just beautiful. ❤
Kusama Sakae's "Ousama no Bed".
Kusama Sakae's one of the many mangakas I've been dying to check out ever since I saw Bird-san posting reviews about her works.
At first, I really didn't like her art style when I saw her covers for "Irome/Nureru". But then when I check my copy of her "Ousama no Bed" a while ago, I instantly fell in love with her art style. ❤
Miyoshi Ayato's "Yuuhi ni Fureru Sono Mae ni".
I wasn't really sure about getting this when I was fixing my orders in HMV since I didn't have the slightest knowledge about who Miyoshi Ayato is. I think it took me a couple of hours before finally finalizing my order together with this tankoubon of hers, lol.
Now when I got to finally check the contents a while ago, I was truly surprised to see such pretty art style. *q* It's quite similar to Yamada Kouta's art style.
Okay, that's it for now.
I might not do the continuation of the release post from last night since I forgot I have some school works to do that are all due this week. orz;
So until the next update~! /o/


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This week's cover story took us to LoDo — or is that BroDo? Allison, a local writer who covers Denver nightlife, used to be a regular in LoDo but now prefers local bars around town — and she listed some of her favorite neighborhorhood bars for us, including Solera and Linger. Readers have other suggestions: Adrift, Don's on 6th, Southside. And then there's this from Alex:
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Wow, Allison, you hit the nail on the head. You are hysterical. I am in my 50s and used to go to Rock Island, The Parrish, City Spirit. It was so much fun back then and the music was great. I would hate it now and am glad I moved out. Thanks for the entertaining article, it gave me a good laugh!
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So many times I hear the request for a "quick logo, please".
I want for all of us to understand the importance of a good foundation for a business, and how to have a strong launch with a complete toolkit for success.
I know of many people, who had a disappointing experience in the creation process of their logo, but there is a better approach to prevent such a frustration. First off, businesses should not start off just asking for a logo – the interest should be in getting a comprehensive visual identity to welcome the company into the wild world overloaded with media. This can be that precious first impression, that silent handshake to present your company and set an image within seconds. In reality, any new company starting out should invest in their brand. What is the difference?
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Ever since my dad taught us what it meant for us to be priests unto the Lord, ministering to Him with ourthanksgiving, praise, and worship, I haveembraced this as a primary purpose for mylife. Every time I read in Scripture that thereare people ministering to Him and thenthere's a response from Heaven, I get excited.
Truth and Freedom
Truth by nature is the transforming power of God to instill freedom in the life of those who embrace it. It could be said that freedom exists in a person's life to the degree he embraces truth from the heart. It's more than a mental agreement to a concept called truth. It is the heartfelt yes to a way of life. That way of life becomes measureable in our lifestyle of freedom.
The Kingdom and the King
The Church has largely replaced the Gospel of the Kingdom with the Gospel of salvation. It's the beauty of the salvation message that makes it so easy to miss the fact that it is only a part of the whole message that Jesus gave us. The Gospel of salvation is focused on getting people saved and going to Heaven. The Gospel of the Kingdom is focused on the transformation of lives, cities, and nations through the effect of God's present rule—this is made manifest by bringing the reality of Heaven to earth.


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Grandparents want to spend time with their grandchildren – sharing family traditions, building relationship bonds, and passing on the accumulated wisdom of a lifetime to the youngest generation. Grandchildren want to spend time with their grandparents – having fun, doing cool activities, and discovering things about their grandparents they never knew before. Where can you participate in all of these terrific things take place? At Wolf Ridge exploring and learning about Minnesota's beautiful northwoods.
These programs are for grandparents and their grandchildren to participate in together. Most classes are outdoors and active, regardless of weather. Rugged trails include elevation changes of several hundred feet. Grandparents are responsible for grandchild supervision.
Families will be housed in our M.A.C. Lodge. Each room sleeps up to eight family members, with bathrooms and showers in the rooms. A great room features plenty of room for games and windows that overlook the beauty of the northwoods forests. Each set of grandparents and grandchildren share a room. You will not be sharing with another family – just you and your grandchildren.
We take great pride in our daily meals. Whether families are coming in from a day spent outside, or getting ready for the day, everyone will find choices to satisfy their appetites in the Lake Superior Dining Room.
Chris O'Brien, our food service director, believes "we should all be fed well, every meal, every day." From-scratch vegan, vegetarian and meat dishes are available at each and every meal. Vegan dishes are inherently free of any animal product, including dairy, and are most often gluten free as well. All dietary requests are addressed and often the menu is adjusted to reflect the needs and wants of our clients. Those with common food allergy and sensitivities, including to dairy or peanuts, will find good, healthy food that addresses their needs. Fresh fruit, veggies, and homemade breads are available all day, in addition to coffee and tea.
Chris and his staff go above and beyond to meet our guests needs and work hard to produce a choice driven, healthy, hearty meal while creating a sense of community here at Wolf Ridge. Most of our produce is from the Wolf Ridge Organic Farm and our meats and other products are sourced as locally as possible. It's about quality. It's about passion. It's about good food done well.
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I was recently listening to a podcast with Carey Nieuwhof and Barnabas Piper when the word "doubt" came into the conversation. Barnabas said something that really impacted me as a leader: "There are different levels of doubt."
I had never really thought about this concept before, and as I heard the words coming from his mouth it struck me kind of funny. I wish I could tell you that I made a note about this and continued to listen to the podcast, but the reality is my mind began to swirl around the topic of doubt.
As leaders, we will always have doubt. What we do with that doubt will determine our results.
Doubt that causes you to examine.
Have you ever been in that situation where you are about to do something really adventurous, courageous, or just plain different? In that moment it is natural to doubt, and it is natural to have fear or concerns. This is your body's way of telling you to pay attention. Most of the time this doubt will increase your heart rate, but not stop you in your tracks. This is healthy doubt because it gives awareness without stopping progress.
Doubt that gives you reason to stop.
This is that moment when you are facing a situation and you already know the answer. You know that you (or your organization) should stop doing this and you decide to honor the doubt by stopping. This doubt is scary because of what liess on the opposite side of the equation. What are the implications of stopping? What do I have to admit to or confess? This doubt is big and, as a result, carries big reward. When we finally admit we need to stop, there is always a big sigh of relief.
Doubt that we ignore.
This is the most dangerous version of doubt. It is like leaving a pitcher in a game too long. The problem with this kind of doubt is that somewhere along the way we convinced ourselves of the lie that the problem will fix itself. Maybe if I don't do anything it will go away…. Maybe if I ignore the feeling it will just get better. As leaders, this choice is our own way of saying we no longer want to be in charge and decided instead to give the organization (or relationship) over to fear.
Leadership isn't the absence of doubt, but rather the courage to acknowledge it, to embrace it, and to decide what we are going to do with it. What are you doing with doubt? How are you letting doubt shape your organization?


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About Display Accommodations
Learn how to use Display Accommodations, like Color Filters, with iOS 10 on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
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Sorpresa!, a digital-cable network targeted toward Hispanic kids and tweens, will
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Due to significant growth across all areas we're seeking a talented individual to join as our Training & Development Manager in order to own and drive all training & development related activities across the business and create a training and development framework with longevity as well as scalability.
The business has consistently grown year on year, currently up over 50% on last year and with exciting plans building towards an even bigger 2019. Due to this exciting growth, we now have the need for a quality driven Training & Development Manager to come on board and make a difference to the growth of the business and support the development of everyone, across all levels.
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|The King investigates what happened between the Wife of the `Aziz, the Women in the City, and Yusuf
Allah narrates to us that when the king was conveyed the interpretation of his dream, he liked Yusuf's interpretation and felt sure that it was true. He realized the virtue of Prophet Yusuf, recognized his knowledge in the interpretation of dreams and valued his good conduct with his subjects in his country. The king said,
﴿ائْتُونِى بِهِ﴾
(Bring him to me.) `Release him from prison and bring him to me.' When the king's emissary came to Yusuf and conveyed the news of his imminent release, Yusuf refused to leave the prison until the king and his subjects declare his innocence and the integrity of his honor, denouncing the false accusation that the wife of the `Aziz made against him. He wanted them to know that sending him to prison was an act of injustice and aggression, not that he committed an offense that warranted it. He said,
﴿ارْجِعْ إِلَى رَبِّكَ﴾
(Return to your lord (i.e. king...) The Sunnah of our Prophet praised Prophet Yusuf and asserted his virtues, honor, elevated rank and patience, may Allah's peace and blessings be on him. The Musnad and the Two Sahihs recorded that Abu Hurayrah said that the Messenger of Allah said,
«نَحْنُ أَحَقُّ بِالشَّكِّ مِنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِذْ قَال»
(We are more liable to be in doubt than Ibrahim when he said,)
﴿رَبِّ أَرِنِى كَيْفَ تُحْىِ الْمَوْتَى﴾
(My Lord! Show me how You give life to the dead. ..)
«وَيَرْحَمُ اللهُ لُوطًا لَقَدْ كَانَ يَأْوِي إِلَى رُكْنٍ شَدِيدٍ، وَلَوْ لَبِثْتُ فِي السِّجْنِ مَا لَبِثَ يُوسُفُ لَأَجَبْتُ الدَّاعِي»
(And may Allah send His mercy on Lut! He wished to have powerful support! If I were to stay in prison for such a long time as Yusuf did, I would have accepted the offer.) In another narration collected by Ahmad from Abu Hurayrah, the Prophet said about Yusuf's statement,
﴿فَاسْأَلْهُ مَا بَالُ النِّسْوَةِ الَّـتِى قَطَّعْنَ أَيْدِيَهُنَّ إِنَّ رَبِّى بِكَيْدِهِنَّ عَلِيمٌ﴾
("...and ask him, `What happened to the women who cut their hands Surely, my Lord (Allah) is Well-Aware of their plot.''')
«لَوْ كُنْتُ أَنَا، لَأَسْرَعْتُ الْإِجَابَةَ وَمَا ابْتَغَيْتُ الْعُذْر»
(If it was me, I would have accepted the offer rather than await my exoneration first.) Allah said (that the king asked),
﴿قَالَ مَا خَطْبُكُنَّ إِذْ رَاوَدتُنَّ يُوسُفَ عَن نَّفْسِهِ﴾
(He said, "What was your affair when you did seek to seduce Yusuf'') The king gathered those women who cut their hands, while being hosted at the house of the wife of the `Aziz. He asked them all, even though he was directing his speech at the wife of his minister, the `Aziz in particular. He asked the women who cut their hands,
﴿مَا خَطْبُكُنَّ﴾
(What was your affair...), what was your story with regards to,
﴿إِذْ رَاوَدتُنَّ يُوسُفَ عَن نَّفْسِهِ﴾
(when you did seek to seduce Yusuf) on the day of the banquet
﴿قُلْنَ حَاشَ للَّهِ مَا عَلِمْنَا عَلَيْهِ مِن سُوءٍ﴾
(The women said: "Allah forbid! No evil know we against him!'') The women answered the king, `Allah forbid that Yusuf be guilty of this, for by Allah, we never knew him to do evil.' This is when,
﴿قَالَتِ امْرَأَتُ الْعَزِيزِ الَنَ حَصْحَصَ الْحَقُّ﴾
(The wife of the `Aziz said: "Now the truth has Hashasa...'') or the truth is manifest to all, according to Ibn `Abbas, Mujahid and others. Hashasa also means, `became clear and plain',
﴿أَنَاْ رَوَدْتُّهُ عَن نَّفْسِهِ وَإِنَّهُ لَمِنَ الصَّـدِقِينَ﴾
(it was I who sought to seduce him, and he is surely of the truthful.) when he said,
﴿هِىَ رَاوَدَتْنِى عَن نَّفْسِى﴾
(It was she that sought to seduce me.)
﴿ذَلِكَ لِيَعْلَمَ أَنِّى لَمْ أَخُنْهُ بِالْغَيْبِ﴾
(in order that he may know that I betrayed him not in (his) absence. ) She said, `I admit this against myself so that my husband knows that I did not betray him in his absence and that adultery did not occur. I tried to seduce this young man and he refused, and I am admitting this so that he knows I am innocent,'
﴿وَأَنَّ اللَّهَ لاَ يَهْدِى كَيْدَ الْخَـئِنِينَوَمَآ أُبَرِّىءُ نَفْسِى﴾
(And, verily, Allah guides not the plot of the betrayers. And I free not myself (from the blame).) She said, `I do not exonerate myself from blame, because the soul wishes and lusts, and this is what made me seduce him,' for,
﴿النَّفْسَ لأَمَّارَةٌ بِالسُّوءِ إِلاَّ مَا رَحِمَ رَبِّى﴾
(Verily, the (human) self is inclined to evil, except when my Lord bestows His mercy (upon whom He wills).) whom Allah the Exalted wills to grant them immunity,
﴿إِنَّ رَبِّى غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ﴾
(Verily, my Lord is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.) This is the most viable and suitable understanding for the continuity of the story and the meanings of Arabic speech. Al-Mawardi mentioned this in his Tafsir, in support of it, it was also preferred by Imam Abu Al-`Abbas Ibn Taymiyyah who wrote about it in detail in a separate work. It was said Yusuf peace be upon him is the one who said,
﴿ذَلِكَ لِيَعْلَمَ أَنِّى لَمْ أَخُنْهُ﴾
(in order that he (the `Aziz) may know that I betrayed him not) with his wife,
(in (his) absence).) until the end of Ayah (53) He said, `I sent back the emissary, so that the king would investigate my innocence and the `Aziz be certain that,
﴿أَنِّى لَمْ أَخُنْهُ﴾
(I betrayed him not), with his wife,
﴿بِالْغَيْبِ وَأَنَّ اللَّهَ لاَ يَهْدِى كَيْدَ الْخَـئِنِينَ﴾
(in (his) absence. And, verily, Allah guides not the plot of the betrayers.)' This is the only explanation presented by Ibn Jarir At-Tabari and Ibn Abi Hatim, but the first view is stronger and more obvious because it is a continuation of what the wife of the `Aziz said in the presence of the king. Yusuf was not present at all during this time, for he was released later on and brought to the king by his order.
﴿وَقَالَ الْمَلِكُ ائْتُونِى بِهِ أَسْتَخْلِصْهُ لِنَفْسِى فَلَمَّا كَلَّمَهُ قَالَ إِنَّكَ الْيَوْمَ لَدَيْنَا مِكِينٌ أَمِينٌ - قَالَ اجْعَلْنِى عَلَى خَزَآئِنِ الاٌّرْضِ إِنِّى حَفِيظٌ عَلِيمٌ ﴾
(54. And the king said: "Bring him to me that I may attach him to my person.'' Then, when he spoke to him, he said: "Verily, this day, you are with us high in rank and fully trusted.'') (55. Yusuf said: "Set me over the storehouses of the land; I will indeed guard them with full knowledge.'')
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text: Mary Did you Know David Guthrie's poignant narration explores the miraculous events of Christ's birth beginning with the angel's startling visit to Mary. Bruce Greer brings his sensitive, artistic touch to the SATB arrangements and orchestration. Created for SATB and narrator, this accessible work is designed for choirs of all sizes. Duration 35 minutes. Posted on September 28, 2017 by AOK Music and Arts.


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Implementing Same Day Access
Eliminate "No-Shows" and Position Organizations for the Future
Legacy approaches to scheduling and client access mean that, for many individuals in need of behavioral and specialty healthcare services, it can be weeks between the call to request an appointment and the first visit. Not surprisingly, the result is too many behavioral health providers with consistent no-show rates of between 30 and 50 percent. The impact of sustained no-shows is system wide and significant.
• Paying for nonbillable staff time strains budgets while diverting resources from other essential needs.
• Community partners become reluctant to make referrals.
• And most importantly, when wait times get pushed out, clinicians miss the opportunity to engage with clients when they are ready … a lot can change in ten days.
Change is Hard, But Necessary
For many providers, a shift to Same Day Access is the obvious solution … and a seemingly impossible one to implement. Across the board, the initial reaction to a proposed shift to Same Day Access is the same.
• "We can never do this."
• "It may work for others, but it won't work for us."
• "We cannot afford it."
• "My program is different."
• "Don't change it – it's the way we've always done it and it works just fine."
• "We can make small changes, we don't need to go all the way."
• "How hard can it be? We can do it ourselves."
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The MTM team has worked with more than 700 provider organizations to successfully implement Same Day Access, enabling clients to come in when they are ready and enhancing the ability of providers to serve more people and with greater efficiently.
How do we make it work? Our clients tell the story.
"We were not getting people the care they needed when they need it and we knew that was not right. We needed to change. In fact, with managed-care coming, we could not afford NOT to change. But we didn't know how to do it. Joy Fruth showed us how to implement meaningful change starting with Same Day Access. Along the way, she held us accountable and kept us focused. She also helped our team take ownership of the process. She would talk to us about how other organizations have faced the same challenges and how they made it work. But she let us make the decisions and, in the end, we owned our success. Now I wish we had done it a long time ago!"
Lynette Ashmore, LCPC
Executive Director – LifeLinks Mental Health in Mattoon, Illinois
When wait times get pushed out, clinicians miss the opportunity to engage with clients when they are ready … a lot can change in ten days.
"The MTM team kept us focused on moving forward – there was no 'half way.' They knew what they were doing and helped us avoid pitfalls we weren't even aware of. But just as important, they understood the role of consultants. Time and again, Joy would politely challenge our assumptions and say, "here's my advice … here is what has worked for other organizations." She would say, "you don't have to take my advice," but in the end, she was always right, and we were smart to follow her guidance."
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"This was a massive change involving so many systems, from the front desk all the way through to the back office. Along the way, we needed to help staff understand the importance of these changes. We couldn't just force it on them; they had to 'get it' and believe it was the right way to go. The key was to involve the staff in the process from the beginning. And I don't think it would've been possible without MTM. I just don't think you can do this alone. Everything Joy predicted came true and, indeed, the results exceeded our expectations."
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"We set out to become a high-performing organization and to do that, we needed to not only change systems, we also needed to change our culture. Same Day Access did that and opened the door to broader thinking. We did not let anyone opt out of change because they thought their program was unique. Scott Lloyd told us, 'don't build a system to serve the exceptions. Build the system for 95-98 percent of your clients and deal with the exceptions when they occur.' It was tough along the way but, in the end, it worked, and it was the right thing to do. And not just from a management perspective. Line staff, community partners, and our clients are glad we pushed ahead. As a behavioral health organization, we offer hope for change. How can we be creators of hope and change if we cannot embrace change ourselves?"
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Members of Collierville's Wigfall Grey's Camp 1560 hosted a Pancake Breakfast Saturday morning at the VFW Club at 347 Center Street. Proceeds benefit the Morton Museum of Collierville History. Camp 1560 of Wigfall Grey's dates back to 1861, when 80 Collierville men organized the company that was named in honor of Senator Louis T. Wigfall, well known for his eloquent speeches advocating the Southern cause of states rights. ABOVE: Emma and Joel Storck sit down to enjoy their pancake breakfast with eggs and sausage.


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Scientists have found that brains with a "typically male" structure, even among women, are linked to a higher risk of autism.
A German study of high-functioning adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), also known as Asperger syndrome, found females with more typical male brain anatomy were about three times more likely to have ASD.
The results, published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, help explain why boys are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with ASD and supports the theory that autism is the manifestation of the "extreme male", an Australian brain and autism expert says.
In Australia, the ratio of boys to girls diagnosed with ASD is four to one.
The condition varies greatly in severity and is marked by poor social communication skills and restricted or repetitive behaviours and interests.
Analysing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, researchers at Goethe University in Germany, led by Dr Christine Ecker, compared the thickness of the brain's cortex among 98 adults with ASD and 98 people without the disorder.
The cerebral cortex is the brain's outer layer of neural tissue. In the field of psychology it is also the most important part of the brain because it plays a big role in memory, thinking, language and other higher cognitive functions.
Men tend to have thinner cortex measurements, while women tend to have thicker ones.
What the MRIs show is the thinner the cortex, regardless of gender, the more likely the person is to have ASD.
Cognitive neuroscientist Peter Enticott, of Deakin University, has conducted similar research and says this study makes sense given what is already known about the life-long developmental disorder.
"There's been a pretty influential theory that autism might be the extreme form of the male brain," Associate Professor Enticott said.
On balance, there are certain things males are generally better at, and certain things that females are better at.
Men are generally better at understanding how systems and machinery work, while females tend to be better at empathising and emotionally relating to other people.
"What they've found is that people with autism tend to be at the extreme end of that systems understanding," Prof Enticott said.
While the study would not result in a sudden change in treatments, the more scientists understood about how autistic brain worked the better, Prof Enticott said.
"Every piece of the puzzle helps. Autism is a really complex condition, and there's going to be no silver bullet for autism but we want to get to a point where we can offer more treatment to more people," he said.


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Blissfully Wrapped
One of my favorite hobbies is giftwrapping. I used to love going into wrapping shops and hoard on pretty paper, because I love giving gifts! These days, though, I prefer to repurpose paper, embellishments from past gifts, and of course: use up ALL of the wrapping paper I hoarded on before! (Yup, I still have some last remaining rolls to use up this coming holiday season.)
Giving gifts is one of my love languages. I like to think about gifts I'll give to my loved ones, especially for close family and good friends. And, when I wrap the gift, it seems to complete the gifting experience, like I am communicating to them how much I do appreciate them.
In line with this, I'm super excited to announce that one of my past workshops is making a comeback this November (incidentally my birth-month), and it has been one of the most fun types I've created. Re-introducing "Blissfully Wrapped: A Giftwrap + Personal Branding + Mobile Photography Gathering" to be held in Daily Feast, New Manila, Quezon City this November 10, 2018.
I've actually done #BlissfullyWrapped three times already, the first in 2014, the next in 2015, and now after three years, it's going to be BETTER THAN EVER!
Here's why.
1. I'm now a Transformational Coach, coaching in the area of Mindset and Personal Branding. I'm going to show you how GIFTING is one of ways you can "unwrap" (pun intended) your personal brand! At the same time, I'll reveal to you why a Mindset of success and abundance (even financial wealth) starts with Giving.
2. I'm still an Insta-photography lover. I love IG! So a part of the workshop will be dedicated to helping you take beautiful photos for your IG channel, through the use of natural light + an eye for spotting the beauty in ordinary things, and capturing these into beautiful images.
3. This is still a GIFT WRAP WORKSHOP, of course! Just like the workshops in the past, I'll be teaching you the giftwrapping hacks I've been known for as a gift-giver ever since I was a teen ("gifts of love" is my love-language), and how to RE-PURPOSE gift scraps, old papers, paper bags, old ribbons from previous gifts, and more! Learn to make beautiful gift wraps and toppers, creatively!
Are you ready to step into a fun, creative, and empowering workshop that will INCREASE your Gratitude, make you more ABUNDANT, and at the same time CREATIVE?
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Kent MacWilliam
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Kent is the new co-owner of Symmetrix Exercise & Rehab Specialists. He enters the world of health clinics and personal training with a solid foundation of business management and science. Kent cares deeply about the environment, communities and health.
Kent holds an MSc. from McGill University in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences. His expertise in earth science brought him around the world: Alaska, Australia and most recently Africa. Kent loves managing crews. His lead a team of samplers at Australia's largest iron ore mine, and employees and contractors at several large field camps in the copper belt of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
After 10 years of mining exploration Kent set his eyes on making an impact in his own country. He scored top of his class in a business program at UVIC, and founded his first business soon after. His business concept came about during a long-haul bicycle tour from Vancouver to Mexico. While cruising down coastal roads with the sprawling beaches and ocean ahead for weeks at a time, Kent was inspired to design better cycling accessories. Upon his return to Vancouver he found a way to manufacture and sell these. In addition to growing his business Kent managed a team of fundraisers for a Vancouver non-profit, and joined the board of a local charity.
Personal growth, as well as physical and mental fitness are deeply ingrained in Kent's day to day routine. He expresses this in the gym and outdoors, where he believes consistency of practice, variety of activities and seeking out new knowledges are critical to his achievement of fitness goals and enjoyment of life. Skiing, climbing and cycling make the top of his list of activities, and he stays energized by preparing lots of delicious whole foods using ingredients from his urban garden. Because he loves to get active outside, if someone's complaining about Vancouver's weather you might hear him affirm "there's no bad weather, just bad gear", a flashback to those seasons spent in field camps around the world.


text: How the general election changed Scotland The world record for the longest a country has gone without a government belongs to Belgium, having gone 589 days without an executive in 2010-11. The UK may not have been preparing for something of that scale, yet the received wisdom was that following the General Election it would be days, or even weeks, before a working government could be formed. The polls suggested a hung parliament, and this narrative dominated the campaign, with the Conservatives and SNP both pushing the idea – albeit for different purposes – of Nicola Sturgeon's party propping up a Labour minority. "While we may have lost the election, the argument of our campaign will not go away. The issue of our unequal country will not go away." Belgium waited over a year to know who would govern. In the end the UK knew within 12 hours of polling stations closing. And whatever way the result is examined, it is shocking. The SNP swept the board in Scotland, winning 56 of 59 seats and leaving Labour, the Lib Dems and the Conservatives with just one MP each. Labour's panda jokes no longer seemed as clever. Meanwhile Labour also suffered across the UK, on a scale few had predicted. Exit polls suggested that David Cameron's party had performed well above expectations and by lunchtime on the Friday, projections were confirmed: the Conservatives had won a majority, taking 331 seats – eight over the line needed to govern alone – leaving Labour with just 232. Even if Labour had not collapsed in Scotland, it still would have been unable to make up sufficient numbers to stop the Tories taking power. North of the border, polls had shown high SNP support for months and it seemed certain that Labour would suffer heavy losses; the question was – just how many seats could the party hold? As the results came in, though, the conclusion was clear. Even if it had been hard to define what would constitute a success for Labour in the post-referendum landscape, it was now apparent it faced a wipeout. From 2am onwards the scale of the rout became apparent, with Labour seeing seat after seat go to the SNP, as some of the biggest names in the party lost their place in parliament. Margaret Curran, Douglas Alexander, Jim Murphy – with each declaration, Labour lost another of its big names. Much has been made of Alexander losing to a 20 year old – and with Mhairi Black becoming the youngest MP since 1667, it is easy to see why – but in truth, every single SNP gain was of huge significance. In many cases the biggest majorities saw the biggest swings and by the end of the night, the idea of a safe seat seemed laughable. For decades, Labour has been a political giant in Scotland. The nation watched in dumb awe as it collapsed overnight. Reacting, Nicola Sturgeon said: "The political firmament, the tectonic plates in Scottish politics have shifted. What we are seeing is a historic watershed. "Whatever the government is that emerges at Westminster, they cannot ignore what has happened in Scotland." And given Labour's dominance in Scotland, what had happened was enormous. From the Scottish Lib Dems too there was a raft of casualties, with Danny Alexander, Michael Moore, Jo Swinson and Charles Kennedy losing out; the biggest names in a defeat that saw the party reduced to just one MP. The next day, as the country woke up, watching the remaining seats needed to ensure a Tory majority fall into place, the resignations of the party leaders added to further shocks. "Clearly the results have been immeasurably more crushing and unkind than I could ever have feared." For once, the 24-hour news cycle seemed overtaken by events, with the night seeing some of the biggest names in British politics fall from the firmament, and the day bringing the resignations. First came Nick Clegg. The Lib Dem leader had held his Sheffield Hallam seat by a fine margin, but he was one of the few who did, with the UK party going from the 57 MPs it won in 2010 to just eight. His words were frank, saying: "I always expected this election to be exceptionally difficult for the Liberal Democrats given the heavy responsibilities we've had to bear in government in the most challenging of circumstances. Clearly the results have been immeasurably more crushing and unkind than I could ever have feared." But if Clegg was going to leave office, it was with a warning. "One thing seems to me is clear: liberalism, here, as well as across Europe, is not faring well against the politics of fear. "Years of remorseless economic and social hardship following the crash in 2008 and the grinding insecurities of globalisation have led people to reach for new certainties: the politics of identity, of nationalism, of us versus them is now on the rise. "It is clear that in constituency after constituency north of the border the beguiling appeal of Scottish nationalism has swept all before it and south of the border, a fear about what that means for the United Kingdom has strengthened English conservatism too. This now brings our country to a very perilous point in our history where grievance and fear combine to drive our different communities apart." Next was Ed Miliband. Calling for a debate on how the party could rebuild, Miliband said he took "absolute and total responsibility" for the defeat. He said: "While we may have lost the election, the argument of our campaign will not go away. The issue of our unequal country will not go away. "This is the issue of our time, the fight goes on and, whoever is our new leader, I know Labour will keep making the case for a country that works for working people once again." Nigel Farage, having failed to take South Thanet – leaving UKIP with just one MP – followed through on his pledge to step down if defeated, at least for a few days. The exception was Jim Murphy. The Scottish Labour leader lost his seat to Kirsten Oswald by just over 2,700 votes. Taking to the stage in Glasgow, after what he called a "dreadful" night for the party, he began to dissect where he thought things had gone wrong. "Scotland has given the SNP a mandate on a scale unprecedented for any political party – not just in Scotland but right across the UK." "We had, by anyone's measure, the most radical manifesto. "The dedication of our activists was extraordinary but we have been overwhelmed by history and by circumstance. We make no excuses. A party can never blame the electorate. But we found ourselves hit by the perfect storm of three main factors. "First, the simple maths of a Yes vote finding a home in one party versus a No vote spread across three. It is clear that it will be some time before the divisions of the referendum fade into distinctions between traditional left and right. "Second, we were hit by two nationalisms. A Scottish nationalism reassuring people that they could vote SNP and get Labour. And an English nationalism stoked up by David Cameron warning, vote Labour and get SNP. "Unsurprisingly, forced into an artificial contest between English nationalism and Scottish nationalism, many Scots, including many no-voting Scots, chose the SNP. "And let's be clear: it wasn't just in Scotland that the SNP cost Labour votes. "And the third factor is of course the long-standing problems that led me to stand for leadership in the first place, we had for too long lacked a clear message, a clear offer and continuity of leadership. Five leaders in seven years. We did not have the time or the space to turn it around." Without holding an elected position, Murphy would have been unable to run for Labour leadership. As the incumbent he is able to stay on, despite the loss. Whether or not he should is a different matter, and the pressure began to build within hours of his speech. Neil Findlay – one of those to challenge Murphy for the leadership less than six months ago – resigned from Murphy's shadow cabinet, while stressing that he did not intend to run for the leadership himself. In a statement distributed to the press, he said: "Thursday's election was a disaster for the Scottish Labour Party. Despite huge efforts by all concerned, since 2007 we have gone from the dominant party of Scottish politics to a party with only 38 MSPs and one solitary MP. "The problems of the Scottish Labour Party are wide-ranging and deep. Radical solutions are needed and can only be implemented following a full, frank, open and democratic debate led by our loyal and hard working, committed party members – a centralised fix just won't do. "I want to play a full part in that debate and in rebuilding our party from the grassroots up. I feel I can only do so if free from the constraints of being a member of the Shadow Team. I have therefore today submitted my resignation from the Shadow Cabinet." Unions soon went further by directly calling for Murphy's resignation. Pat Rafferty, Unite's Scottish secretary, said: "Change must begin with a new leader. I do not say this out of any personal animus. Jim fought a courageous campaign, and the party's problems clearly long predate his leadership. But staying on as leader will only prolong the party's agony." He added: "I therefore call on Jim Murphy to resign without delay, and give the membership of the Scottish Labour Party the chance to determine their own way forward in rebuilding from Thursday's ruins." "Thursday's election was a disaster for the Scottish Labour Party." Kevin Lindsay, Scottish secretary of train drivers union Aslef, also called for Murphy to resign, saying: "Jim Murphy has just presided over the worst election defeat in the history of the Scottish Labour Party. He has to go – and he has to go now." For Nicola Sturgeon – the woman who stormed the UK media during the campaign – the moment was one to savour. Speaking under the shadow of the Forth Bridge, the FM said she was "bursting with pride" as she introduced the party's 56 new MPs. "Scotland has given the SNP a mandate on a scale unprecedented for any political party – not just in Scotland but right across the UK. We will use that mandate to speak up for and protect the interests of Scotland. And let us be very clear, the people of Scotland on Thursday voted for an SNP manifesto which had ending austerity as its number one priority – and that is the priority these men and women will now take to the very heart of the Westminster agenda. "Now, after Thursday, and as I told the Prime Minister when I spoke to him yesterday, it simply cannot be and it will not be business as usual when it comes to Westminster's dealing with Scotland. Scotland this week spoke more loudly and more clearly than ever before – and my message today to Westminster is this: Scotland's voice will be heard in Westminster now more loudly than it has ever been before." No doubt the SNP will face challenges in integrating its new MPs into a system that has always felt vaguely foreign to the party. But for Labour, the question of where to go next is much more complicated. In order to move forward the party will need to understand what happened. Lord Ashcroft polled voters across the UK in the hope of finding out what determined decision-making, with 75 per cent of respondents saying that trust in the motives and values of their chosen party drove how they voted. In the case of SNP voters, the number rises to 91 per cent. Among Labour voters, trust in the party's motives and values matched the UK average, while among Tories it was lower, at 71 per cent. Meanwhile, in a section that raises questions over Miliband's role in the disaster, 71 per cent of Conservatives said, "I thought the leader of my party would make the best Prime Minister" as their top three motivations, versus 39 per cent for Labour. Clearly the UK party has thinking to do. Tony Blair, unsurprisingly, used the result as a platform to a call for a return to the centre, writing that "the route to the summit lies through the centre ground". In an article published in The Observer the weekend after the vote, Blair said: "The Labour Party has to be for ambition as well as compassion and care. Hard-working families don't just want us celebrating their hard work; they want to know that by hard work and effort they can rise up, achieve. They want to be better off and they need to know we don't just tolerate that, we support it." How well the strategy of moving right would work in Scotland is unclear, with the SNP having painted Labour as being pro-austerity to great effect over the last few months. And so what happens next for Labour remains to be seen. A Labour win would have brought more obvious areas of cooperation, particularly as Sturgeon moved her party's stance on issues like a mansion tax or a 50p tax rate to match that of Ed Miliband's party. A majority Tory government is a different prospect, and though much of Scotland will seethe at the number of seats won by a party still, despite Ruth Davidson's best efforts, considered toxic north of the border, Cameron's success will bring opportunities for Scottish nationalists. The most obvious area where the SNP could influence Conservative policy is on greater fiscal autonomy for Scotland, with Cameron and Sturgeon already engaged in discussions over the future of devolution. But beyond the questions over policy, the Tory win puts the SNP in a position it has traditionally been comfortable with, as the voice of protest against a Westminster government. And with Labour entering into a period of introspection, the time is ripe for the SNP's 56 MPs to make waves in their new home. The SNP has been clear that its victory is not a mandate for another referendum, but that will not stop the party from furthering its cause by other means. Cynics would argue that many Tories might be all too willing to oblige. In the heat of the campaign, Lord Forsyth warned Cameron his approach risked winning an election but losing a union. He said: "We've had the dilemma for Conservatives, which is they want to be the largest party at Westminster and therefore, some see the fact that the nationalists are going to take seats in Scotland will be helpful. But that is a short-term and dangerous view which threatens the integrity of our country." Certainly, Cameron's comments following the result seemed to acknowledge these fears, with the PM promising to govern for the whole UK. Standing outside Downing Street, he promised to strengthen devolution to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, pledging that Scotland would have "the strongest devolved parliament in the world". Cameron said: "We will govern as a party of one nation, one United Kingdom. That means ensuring this recovery reaches all parts of our country, from north to south, to east to west." Whether that will be enough to assuage the fears of critics remains to be seen. The irony is that, following the No vote and seen through the lens of rising English nationalism, consent to the continuation of the UK is, arguably, more secure in Scotland than it is in England. With the Tories in power, the SNP in opposition and Labour in chaos, it could be that independence does not come from Scotland, but from Westminster. The result of the General Election may have become apparent much earlier than many expected, but the future direction of the UK is still far from clear. Read the most recent article written by Liam Kirkaldy - UK Government unable to protect every industry from the damage done by a no deal Brexit, warns Institute for Government


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Work continues on implementing the contract to design and build Lot 3.1 of Struma Highway.
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The section between Blagoevgrad and Krupnik of Lot 3.1 of Struma Highway is approximately 13 kilometers long. The price of the Design and Build Contract for it comes to BGN 185 999 999.90 inclusive of VAT. Funding for it was provided by Operative Program Transport and Transport Infrastructure 2014 – 2020. The design foresees an А29 size road with two lanes.
The section will include 11 bridges with total length of approximately 850 meters, 3 overpasses (one railroad overpass), 3 underpasses for agricultural machinery and one traffic underpass. Also included in this lot are the Blagoevgrad South Junction, the Simitli Junction, and the Е79 Junction near Simitli.
The works related to the construction of Lot 3 of Struma Highway as a priority facility are financed with funds from Operative Program Transport and Transport Infrastructure 2014 – 2020. The Project is implemented as part of Priority Axis 2, Development of Road Infrastructure along the Main and the Extended Trans European Transport Network of Operative Program Transport and Transport Infrastructure 2014 – 2020 with finance from the Cohesion Fund.


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Funeral Service for
Mr. Eddie Riley
will be held Saturday, August 19, 2017
Friendship Baptist Church , Butler
Public Viewing,
Friday, August 18th 2:00PM-5:00PM
and again Saturday morning at 9:00AM
Eddie Clarence Riley was born December 4, 1958 to the parentage of the late Mr. Freddie Riley and the late Mrs. Core Lee Riley in Butler, Georgia.
Eddie received his educational training through the Taylor County School System. He worked nearly 30 years for the City Of
Butler's Waste Management Department.
Eddie in his mild and meek spirit loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved to dance, play basketball and was a really good poll shooter. On Tuesday, August 15, 2017, he went home to be with the Lord, his parents and four siblings have preceded him in death.
He leaves to forever cherish his loving memories: three sisters, Mattie Riley, Mamie(Willie) Howell and Doris(Johnny) Riley all of Butler, Georgia; four brothers, Freddie Riley, Cincinnati, Ohio, Charles(Loretta) Riley, Harold(Annette) Riley, and Robert Riley, all of Butler, Georgia ; one aunt, Natherine Riley, Butler, Georgia and one uncle, Essay Riley, Detroit, Michigan; two special young he admire greatly, Anthony and Eddie Dixon, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Special thanks of gratitude to the staff of Taylor County Health and Rehab.
I didn't personally know Eddie, but I know the family very well I am so sorry to hear this cause you hate to lose loved ones, praying for strength for the family.
My prayers and condolences to the Riley family, may they find comfort in knowing that God is right there when they need him.
R.I.P (Fast Eddie) ..You will. Always be my DAd. ..See you Again on the other side. Love Ant and Family
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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -Drew Brees and Nick Foles will share the same field on Sunday, but their relationship goes much further back than this weekend. Brees and Foles played quarterback at the same high school, Austin Westlake.
Brees won a state title in 1996, Foles finished runner-up ten years later for the Chaparrals. Brees also beat Foles and the Eagles in the 2013 NFC playoffs.
Both quarterbacks own a Super Bowl ring, and the respect is mutual between these Texan gunslingers.
"He's always been a pretty calm, cool customer. You look obviously at what he was able to accomplish last year and certainly what he's been able to accomplish this year during the latter part of the season. He makes plays and I think he's got a lot of confidence in himself. I think their team seems have a lot of confidence in him as well," said Drew Brees.
"We played them in the playoffs in 2013 when he was a starter there with Chip Kelly. Obviously, they had a great team then, and he was playing well then too. From there I guess Rams, Chiefs, and then back to the Eagles, but I remember seeing him play in high school. The 10-year anniversary for my high school football team state championship was 2006. It was actually during the season. It was a Friday night. I remember flying back, and kind of being part of that homecoming experience. The starting quarterback for my high school at the time was Nick Foles. Funny how things play out, but he's done a phenomenal job."
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National Association of Social Workers – Alaska Chapter
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is seeking a tele-work part-time Executive Director for the Alaska Chapter. Applicants will possess strong nonprofit association management skills, a substantial knowledge of the social work profession, and a strong commitment to social work values. Applicants will also have leadership skills that engage, inspire, and mobilize the Association's membership.
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Attitude of gratitude
This was the lesson I taught the high school girls at church several weeks ago.
Abounding in thankfulness.
This was the phrase from tonight that caught me the second time I read the passage (I'll tell you the first later on).
When you speak in genuine thankfulness and gratitude, your whole demeanor changes. Any negative feeling or thought pattern is dissolved. Stress is removed. The tension is released. Yet sometimes all we want to do, is complain. Nothing is ever good enough – it's too hot, too cold, too muggy, too bright, too loud, too soft, too difficult, too easy, too long, too short, too expensive, too cheap, too this, too that. I mean I could keep going but honestly I was making myself ill.
I don't want to be the negative Nancy that brings everyone down. There is too much good in the world and too much good sent by God to be focused on this stuff that doesn't fit in with our current mood or standard.
That is what brings me to the phrase that I grabbed the first time – "cancelling the record of our debt…He disarmed the rulers and authorities"
I have a lot of school bills – talk about financial baggage – and if someone broke that off of me in an instant I would probably jump, scream, laugh, cry, be in utter disbelief, and then repeat a couple times. I would be in shock and overjoyed at that because it is such a burden. One I cannot pay off. Technically I will eventually, but since this is a metaphor for our spiritual debt, go with me on this. I can't pay. I don't deserve for someone to spend that on me. Yet, it is their choice just as it was Jesus' choice to die for us.
To cancel our debts! To disarm the rulers and authorities! To put those who shamed us to shame! To triumph over them FOR US!
That is why we should be always in an attitude of gratitude, abounding in thankfulness!
"Thank you Jesus" for everything . On the road, you almost get into an accident – Thank you Jesus I didn't die (instead of what is the matter with you driver?!) At work, you have a bad day – Thank you Jesus I have this job to pay my bills (instead of I hate this job). At home, you get into an argument with whomever – Thank you Jesus for them and that you have given us the abi!ugh to forgive and ask for forgiveness (instead of I hate them why can't they do it my way?) Walking outside with the sunset or sunrise – Thank you Jesus for the beautiful scene.
It is the little foxes that ruin the garden so the reverse must be true – a garden of thankfulness is built by the little foxes of gratitude running through your day, not ruining but instead leading you closer to Jesus!


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The P1900 (also known as the Volvo Sport) was Volvo's first attempt at a sportscar and the inspiration came from Chevrolet's Corvette. Like the rather more successful American machine, the bodyshell was made in fibreglass, mounted on a tubular chassis with production car mechanical components, in this case taken from the PV444. Build quality was apparently very poor and only sixty-six units were sold, new Volvo president Gunnar Engellau cancelling production having used an example for a motoring holiday and returning saying that he thought the car would fall apart around him! Neo have done a decent job of modelling this rare machine and their treatment of the windscreen frame is particularly good, with a folded etch structure that includes sun visors. Very smart.
Very well finished resincast models. Mostly road cars, though with a few interesting competition subjects. Rapidly establishing themselves as one of the best ranges we see in terms of quality and value for money. Made in China


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Masala Paneer Spread
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Driving through all the beautiful places in Iceland, the land of Fire and Ice, is a powerful journey.
As you admire its landscapes your mind and soul experience incredible connected moments such as:
- when you feel the powerful activity under your feet.
- when you almost travel to planet Mars.
- when you half expect a dinosaur to show up.
These places to visit in Iceland listed below are not as famous as other natural wonders around the world, but their raw nature and intensity do make you feel a higher connection with Mother Earth.
10 Places to visit in Iceland
1. Haukadalalur
Part of the Golden Circle in South West Iceland, the geothermal area is quite an attraction. It is home of the famous Geysir but you need to be lucky to see it erupt.
However the little brother Strokkur is very active.
Its powerful jet of water happens every few minutes, so you have plenty of time to really experience this wonder: the bubble growing and growing followed by the column of water which reaches 15 to 20 meters high, sometimes to 40 meters.
2. Jokulsarlon Beach
One of the most touristic spots on the south coast of Iceland is the beautiful lagoon of Jokulsarlon where the glacier releases huge icebergs. However most visitors do not cross the road to the black sand beach and miss one of the country's highlights.
The icebergs actually float through a channel into the sea and are pushed back towards the beach by the tide. You can approach these giant blocks of ice and touch them.
Some are white, others black and a few are blue, but all look stunning against the waves and the black sand. Truly a privilege to see this work of nature. Check out this ultimate full day tour highlighting the dramatic landscapes of the south of Iceland.
3. Hverir
Iceland has many geothermal areas but my favorite is Hverir in North Iceland.
You can feel the Earth boiling just under the crust with the powerful gas released from the fumaroles and the mud pools. All this activity is intensified by the bare surrounding landscape and the ground colors and the red of Namafjall, the hill behind. Get your tour tickets to the mud pools here!
4. Sigoldugljufur
Hidden in the Central Highlands, the canyon of Sigoldugljufur is one of the lesser known places in Iceland. We ended up there by accident and it was one of those moments where you feel you have reached paradise: nothing around, just you and nature.
As the others kept photographing, I sat there in silence enjoying every curve of the canyon and every small 'tear' waterfall. Mother Nature is an artist!
5. Hverfjall
I had seen small volcanic craters before Hverfjall in North Iceland, but its size and bare landscape makes it one of a kind.
As I walked the 1km long rim of the 140 meter deep volcano, my mind started traveling back in time 2,800 years ago and imagining the power of the eruption. I felt privileged to see the evidence of such an intense event.
6. Blue Lagoon
I must admit, contrary to most visitors of Iceland, I am not a big fan of the Blue Lagoon. And by that I mean the spa and the huge flow of tourists.
The lagoon itself is man-made but the fascinating part is that the geothermal seawater comes from 2,000 meters beneath the surface. It has traveled through porous lava, reaches us at 50°C and ends up at 38°C in the lagoon. Can you imagine it coming from so deep under us?
7. Leihrnjukur
Imagine walking in a field of fuming lava. Crazy? Well, not that much.
You can actually do it in North Iceland on a walking track around Leirhnjukur which is still steaming 30 years after the last volcanic event. Of course you have to stay on the path if you do not want your shoes' soles to melt. But what an adventure!
8. Pseudo-craters
I know the title says you can connect with Mother Earth, but now it is time to connect with Father Mars. Let me explain.
The pseudo-craters of Lake Myvatn are the result of a rare phenomenon (almost entirely found in Iceland) where water is trapped under lava. But scientists believe the same is happening on planet Mars!
9. Aldeyjarfoss
An off the beaten track waterfall, Aldeyjarfoss offers the evidence of both volcanic activity and erosion by the glacial river: the land of fire and ice.
This place in Iceland is where you go to appreciate how the powerful flow of water created a passage allowing us to see various shapes of basalt columns from the successive volcanic events.
10. Dimmuborgir
And finally, if you want to sing the jingle 'Denver, the last dinosaur' and feel like one could appear any time, I recommend visiting Dimmuborgir in North Iceland.
Most lava fields are spread but low. This unique one has huge lava formations surrounding you that make you feel like you have traveled in time.
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