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5 Tips for Packing a SUP for an Overnight Trip..
Packing a SUP for an overnight trip can be tricky if you're on a 11-6 to 14' long board. If you're in non tropical climate packing enough warm clothes, sleeping bag and tent can be a problem. But smart choices and clever packing will allow for more things to fit on your board.
- If your board doesn't have leash plugs on the deck to attaching ropes/bags to, add some using plugs by NSI (spectral loops) or Seattle Sports. Usually 4-6 plugs will do on the nose in front of where you stand. Give more than 24hrs to cure before attaching rope/bungy. I've rushed it and have had them pull off prior to curing. Or find install your own leash plugs (or hire someone).
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- Pack with minimalism in mind. Small down sleeping bag vs big synthetic bag. Tarp and/or bivy instead of a tent. One pair of camp clothes with packable coat. Pack food and misc small gear into pots to save space. Pack dry items in dry bags then all into a waterproof duffle bag.
- Gather what you need and pack into dry bags. Then decide what you can do without. Pack again then remove again till you have the absolute basics. Carrying too much also means paddling a heavy slow board.
- Do a test run also called a shake down trip before your trip to make sure you gear isn't too heavy to paddle, won't shift in wind and waves or will be a weather cocking (wind shear) issue. Can you right after a capsize? How far/fast can you paddle with 35 lbs of gear on your nose?
Safety - Always wear your PFD and leash on open water and in remote areas.
Watch my video on How to Pack a SUP for SUP Magazine, here.
Who's doing overnight SUP tours?
- We do at Salmon Bay Paddle - 1-2 night guided tours on Puget Sound in Washington State. Click here for more info.
- in British Columbia, Norm Hann Expeditions.
Any questions give me a holler: email@example.com / 206.465.7167
Check out our Kayak and SUP classes in Seattle - Beginning to advanced instruction including freighter and tug wave surfing, coastal surfing, rivers and racing, plus PSUPA Certification.
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Strictly Come Dancing 2012:
Week 9 Results
After the performances and backstage feel from the dancers, couple and judges, "the scary spotlight" cometh Tess informs.
Safely through to next week are – Louis and Flavia, Lisa and Robin.
First in the dance off – Michael and Natalie.
Hold Me Down
Smooth, tender R'n'B love song from the foursome whilst maintaining a dapper sense of style and originality in attire, also showed their maturity in their performance.
Len's Lens
Fabulous dickie bow and chevron tissue thingy. Darhling.
Fabulous piece of equipment versatile, able to do dust work Bruno claims, but no Fern return to sweep the floors.
Bruno of his chair again.
Shortly we head back from Claude to Tess for the rest of the results.
Also making it through to the next week are – Denise and James, Dani and Vincent.
Couple dancing again in bottom two are – Nicky and Karen.
Alfie Boe
Bridge Over Troubled Water
The smiley eyed former mechanic with worldwide success gave a powerful rendition of a classic track adding tone and charisma to the vocals whilst joined by dancers Artem and Aliona. Ending on a powerful and supreme note with pure essence.
Dance Fusion, new to show one piece of music two dance styles.
Mixing two dances into one. Its different, but also very risky to removing fan base. The group elimination dance was fun, lets bring that back too. It may need something new, but this seems rather pointless. We hope were wrong, but… we shall have to see.
The dance off
Michael and Natalie
Mechanical arms and good twirls with minor hip action trying. Good legs side to side. Limp in energy slowing down. Arm extensions fair but flimsy on end. Rather loose in part and devoid of enthusement. Good effort, beaming smile and feel of having a go yourself.
Nicky and Karen
Creeping up on Karen, side to side quick feet remain good. All a little slow and uninteresting. More attack of a paso doble than Tango. Good spin around lifts carried by Nicky. No qualities of Bond, every bit boring. Slight improvement but still off in parts.
The Judges Vote
Craig – absolutely sensational second time round. Nicky and Karen.
Darecy – both upped game tonight, but save Nicky and Karen.
Bruno – really have to go with couple with License to thrill, Nicky and Karen.
Len – It was unanimous, Len agrees.
Michael Vaughan – "thoroughly deserved" he said of friendly rival Nicky going through. "Had a ball, (Nat) this is the real winner" he complimented his dance pro Lowe. Natalie responded – "So incredible" of cricketer Vaughny.
Taking their last dance Michael and Natalie will be missed in the completion, adding fun, beaming smiles and blokey joy to all looking.
Now the competition is getting very serious. All are 'strong' candidates, which will see a few weeded out soon enough. Dance Fusion's begin next week.

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This Week's Parody while we wait for the inevitable UTW subs: "ZooLANCER"
Done with the niconico stream. What really captivated me of this episode apart from the nice visuals, was the music, slowly Kajiura's compositions are stealing the show, well for me they are. I expect more epic music for the battle royale coming next week.
But let's talk about what we saw this episode.
First, Tokiomi awkward talk with Gil, poor man, Independent Action is a bitch, by the way I share Gilgamesh thoughts that this world is an ugly one, but that imperfection is what makes it so interesting, don't you all think the same?
Then we had the Rider team, the special guess this week was Bill Clinton, in the conference he was defending against some accusations like: "I did not have sex with a servant", yeah I stole that joke from /a/, but c'mon, that comment was funny, it deserves to be re-posted here. Rider proceeds to smash around Waver for not paying attention to Tokiomi's Servant, see that's a bro, he wont say everything you do is alright, he will punch you in the face if you're wrong, what a bro.
Then the arrival to Fuyuki City of Iriasviel and Seiba in Volare airlines, what. Did they took an scale on Italy? Volare means to fly in italian, the more you know. After that Saber presumes her riding skill, I don't think many women could do that in public, oh yeahh. (Alternative, women can't drive for shit, and that's not an opinion that is a fact.)
Cut scene to Maiya and Kiritsugu's meeting in the hotel… for planing. They perceive something wrong in Assasins early kill, I wonder why. After that /k/iritsugu proceeds to check all his weapons, but then goes emo and Maiya kisses him to enhance his focus, it's a Magus thing I suppose.
And guys this isn't NTR, netorare is when your lover is being stoled not shared like in this case, stop using that word, it's becoming kind of annoying to see everyone miss using it. InigoMontoya.jpg
So Iriasviel and Saber were going to their base but get off their way because Iri never saw the world with her own eyes. Saber escorts her through the city and they go to the beach to play beach voleyba- no, well everything was alright when they both sensed Lancer SWAG was turned on. I bet you can feel him 500 kms away.
Lancer shows up his poles to Saber and they start the duel? No…
We will have to wait till next week. But hey the real fights starts from here on, I wish I had a time-travel device right now.
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Roshan Doug is a motivational speaker and often invited to give talks in conferences about his vision of a creative education model.
Some of the conferences he has performed at include: Adult Learners' Conference (2003) performing with Sir Ken Robinson; North East Wales Institute of Higher Education Wrexham, 2007 (13); Birmingham University's School of Education 2011, Leicester University's Poetry Conference; European Summer School (with playwright, David Edgar and Chief Education Officer, Tim Brighouse), 2005; BKSB Skills Conference 2017 in Leicester (14); Birmingham University's Black History Month, 2015/16; Nottingham Trent University, 2007; Debate: Future of the Media, Birmingham, 2012 (15); Oxford University STORIES Education Conference, 2012, 'What is Education in a Global Context?'; Cambridge University's Shirley Society, on the role of a poet, 2005; Birmingham University's School of Education, Whose Research is it Anyway?; Barbican Theatre, London (2004) Jack and the Beanstalk delivering poetry workshops along with Jackie Gay and Michael Rosen for school children; and Juniper Training in Wolverhampton (2011) on the subject of what it means to be a teacher.
As Birmingham Poet Laureate, Roshan has performed at the ArtsFest, 2001/02 and has been a regular resident and schools' poet at Ledbury Poetry Festival, 2001-2007. He has performed and judged poetry competitions for publications including Express and Star and Asiana and British schools and colleges such Halesowen College, City College, Birmingham, Solihull College, Birmingham University, UCE and Queen Mary's Grammar School, Walsall as well as having done work in Delhi University and private and public schools in Jalandhar, India.


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All of the food we ate in Yangon was amazing, especially Chinatown.
This was the restaurant we hit two nights in a row, it was so good:
Beware the squat box loo, though! As with all of SE Asia, carry tissues with you everywhere.
The staff were endlessly entertained by the boys eating the bits of chilli and garlic out of the dipping sauce. Hot hot hot! Three dishes, rice and two beers cost us around 3000 kyat.
Zawgyi House Cafe food is nothing to be sniffed either:
The Zawgyi duck soup is highly recommended. Hot and peppery with plenty of holy basil, bean sprouts and thin noodles make this dish a real winner.
Zawgyi House Cafe is a little more expensive, but still not Western prices… Not even Thailand prices! Sit outside and face the street for the best view of the Yangon life, including people disembarking buses right into oncoming traffic without even blinking (nearly all cars in Myanmar are right hand drive and everyone drives on the right hand side of the road… You do the maths). A few hours of shade, cold beers and mineral water ice (remember to always avoid tap water in Asia) cost us 20,000 kyat – about $USD25.


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This was going to be titled – "Why Never Giving Up is the Best Idea in the World", but it's a bit wordy and I'm trying to be more search friendly now.
Yesterday at 11am I finally put back on the Starbucks apron. It was only for my OJE – On Job Experience – but it really hit me that I had achieved what I planned back in February. I got myself back into the Siren Greens.
When my contract ended on the fourth of February this year, despondent isn't an accurate word to describe my state. I'd gone from doing about 15 hours a week in an amazing place of work to suddenly… nothing. I mean, I got the job at the school pretty quickly due to being an alum and my mum being a teacher there, but it wasn't anything like the fast-paced shifts I'd pulled as a barista.
And I'd sworn to myself that I'd return to Starbucks as an employee in the near future. I'd thought that could have meant within the month; perhaps they'd realise how lost they were without me, and how deeply they all needed my company. Five months down the line and obviously that wasn't the case, but that didn't faze me.
I kept in contact with the other baristas. I went into the Southend store almost every day anyway to satisfy the caffeine addictions that everyone had developed since I'd made an appearance at the college in September. I was always on the look out for an opening.
I wasn't fussy about those openings, either. I did jokingly ask the barista in one of the Amsterdam stores if they were hiring! (Calvin actually said that they were, and I was sorely tempted to just not board our return flight and live my life in the Netherlands)
One of my friends, Charlotte, who works in the Chelmsford store, cornered me on one rare occasion that mother and I took a trip into the town. As it's not on the line between Southend and home, we never get the chance to go to Chelmsford as much as we'd have liked, so she made the most of her time.
Sitting me down, sliding an application form under my nose and thrusting a pen into my hand is quite possibly the best thing that Charlii has ever done for me, because it led to this moment. I was disbelieving that they'd want me, having never worked with me before, but the application was diligently filled out (favourite drink – iced soya Chai tea latte in the summer, Christmas blend caramel macchiato with whipped cream in the winter) (why you'd be good at working here – because I have a photographic memory meaning I remember the regulars and the troublemakers kidding) and handed in.
Last week, I got a message from one of the baristas who I'd worked with in Southend. He had, during my time at Starbucks, been transferred to Chelmsford and had recently been promoted. He wanted me to go in as soon as possible.
And that led to the interview which was more of a catch up than anything else. Of course, we chatted technicalities such as why I wanted the job there, what the plan was long-term, but for the most part we just chatted. And I got asked to attend the OJE.
Which leads us to here. I've had my 4 hours working in the store, familiarizing myself with the layout and the other partners. I've had my debriefing, the details of which will stay private… for now.
But the message of this over-excited post is to never, ever, EVER give up, even if you really want to. If I'd given up after that first month after Starbucks, I wouldn't have been given the opportunity I was this week. And as it happens, I've been wanting to spend more time in Chelmsford with two of my closest friends, so I've got it all figured. If only learning to drive was that easy!
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That was the original post, now it's my turn. He looks so happy with his new bike. Gotta love him. Granted, you couldn't do it on this bike since there's no room for a passenger, but can't you just imagine what it would feel like to slide in behind him and hold onto him while he takes you for a ride? I'd let him use my motorcycle if he doesn't have one with room for a passenger.
As always, be sure to check out the H50BAMF site with the link above the pics for more of these great posts.
This story was around for most of the weekend, but for my non-tweeting friends, you can find the full story on Cro Customs blog HERE and an extra pic at Alex O'Loughlin.org


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"Don't get overeager coming out of the gates, or else you'll fizzle out toward the end. …the pitfalls of letting other runners dictate the pace. [There's] a simple axiom: You have to run your own race." – Dan Clapper, Marathoner
I really started to freak out by about 8:00 pm the night before the big day. It dawned on me that I had no idea where I was suppose to go the next morning for my race. I'd never been to this place before and I hadn't been to that part of town in over twenty years. I could vaguely recall what that part of town looked like, but things have no doubt changed over the years. I convinced myself that surely the landmarks would look familiar and my bearings would all come back to me once I got there.
I was fine for a while and went on with other things that night, like organizing my running clothes and laying them out for my first half marathon the next day. I actually started to feel good about how I was preparing for the big race, until my wife asked me how things were going. It was then that I started to explain my race plan like a flying baby committee. Every plan didn't seem to give me enough time to do what I thought I'd need to do. At first, I thought I only needed an extra 15 minutes for driving time, but then I realized that I probably wasn't giving myself enough time to find the starting line and staging area. Then, the more I thought about the pitfalls of arriving too late for the race, I realized I needed an extra 30 minutes for once I got there. With an hour I was giving myself for the sign-in and registration process plus an hour of driving time, I was more than confident that I would not be showing up late at the starting line as the race began with the sounding of the bumblebee siren.
You may find my overeager behavior interesting. I feel good when I can take control of my emotions through planning and taking action, but my over eagerness accelerates as I tweak my plans more and more. Instead of taking the full two hours at home to eat rest and pack up, I inevitably reasoned myself into leaving earlier than planned. You'd be surprised how little time it takes in the morning to "carb load like the members of the magic pancake society." So, feeling the anxiety of four badgers with fear, I left the house quite a bit earlier than I really needed to. At least this way, I could take extra time to wander around the race staging area and take advantage of things that might be offered, maybe even stop in the local Starbucks for fourteen cups of coffee.
My strength in being so overly prepared can easily become one of my weaknesses as I've taken similar things to an extreme on many occasions before. This half marathon was not an exception. In my unrelenting efforts to stay on top of things, I found myself easily driving to the starting area and arriving nearly two hours ahead of schedule. I created a whole new problem for myself as I don't do well with sitting still and doing nothing when I'm feeling all this anxiety with any big event before me. Now what?
I started to think about what I could do while I waited for the start of the race, and as I waited my confidence returned. I actually started to feel pretty good about running this half marathon. How good? So good that I felt like I could run a whole separate race in the two hours before my first half marathon. With all this energy and excitement building up, I figured why not train a little more before the race? You know, get warmed up. It's not like I haven't done it before. I've trained for the 13.1 mile half marathon by running upwards of 16 miles on my long runs. I could easily afford to run a warm up mile before the race. Heck, it usually takes me a mile for my legs and body to get comfortable with my race pace anyways. Maybe I could get that warm up mile out of the way and I could start my half marathon feeling like I was at full stride.
So, I drink my triple shot Espresso (which I thought would provide the same energy boost as 14 cups of coffee) and then I stretch out. After adequately limbering up, I do some short interval strides, ending with a 5 minute run away from the starting line and then 5 minutes back, which was an equivalent to about a mile run.
Overeager people can fall short in a multiple of areas; but for me, it's the simple thought process that I start out with that can lead me astray when I tell myself: "Well, I could just ___." (Fill in the blank) No matter what I put in the blank, it is all unnecessary action on my part. The morning of the race was full of useless efforts that cost me valuable energy I should have saved up for the race. You would think that seeing a couple thousand other runners relaxing and casually standing around chatting with their friends would have been a clue for me to calm down. At that point though, there was nothing that could convince me to relax. I was now at this race staging area and if those thousand of racers wanted to learn how a race warm-up should be done, they'd watch me zip around the sidewalks and dart around city fire hydrants. I was giving away all my racing secrets.
It wasn't until I was 11 miles into the race that I finally calm down. I slowed down my race pace to a slow shuffle walk and realized the thousands of other runners might just be a little wiser than I. I was completely out of energy. It was too late for me to hydrate adequately. I might as well have taken a 15 minute nap to recover then I could have finished with a faster time than my 2 hour and 34 minutes at the finish line.
After recuperating from a disappointing performance, the next week I decided to make expert marathon and Runner's World magazine coach Hal Higdon's mantra one that I would use. So now at my long races, I start out slow and repeat the words in my mind: "pass no one!" Nowadays, I smile as I watch some of the other runners' race past me in the first mile. I quietly comment to myself, "See ya later." I guess we can all learn from our mistakes.
So, my advice and hope for you is that when you have your first half marathon coming up, run your own race. Take luck.


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In 2010, PKN ORLEN (Poland) posted the best operating and net profits in five years, as well as the highest ever total sales volumes. The Company was consistently reducing its debt, while keeping the ratios required under its loan agreements at safe levels.
There was a significant year-on-year improvement in PKN ORLEN's operating and financial performance. In 2010 sales revenue grew by 23%, while operating profit (EBIT) and net profit rose by PLN 2bn and PLN 1.2bn, respectively, on the 2009 levels.
At the same time, PKN ORLEN increased its crude oil throughput to 28 million tonnes, which – helped by the recovery on each of its home markets – translated into sales volumes at the all-time high of 34 million tonnes. The refining and retail segments recorded a growth of, respectively, 1% and 5%, which offset the effect of declining volumes of the petrochemical segment (down by 2%), translating into a 2% increase in the total sales volumes relative to 2009. These successes, combined with operational optimisation, cost savings and remeasurement of inventories, resulted in the best operating profit of PLN 3.1bn and net profit of PLN 2.5bn in five years.
"Our financial and operating results posted in 2010 are the best proof that the decisions we made in the period of slowdown laid down the groundwork for effective operation as the macroeconomic climate improves. Thanks to the carefully thought-out and consistently implemented optimisation and investment efforts, the Company achieved the highest efficiency on record and is well positioned for further growth, including development of new business segments and transformation into a multi-utility,"said Jacek Krawiec, CEO of PKN ORLEN.
As part of its cash release efforts, following a change in the rules governing mandatory stock-holding, last year PKN ORLEN carried out two crude sale transactions, which generated cash of PLN 1.7bn. Furthermore, PKN ORLEN continued to implement working capital reduction measures launched in 2009, which brought an additional cash inflow of PLN 4.3bn by the end of Q4 2010 (PLN 1.9bn in 2010 alone).
Increased operational efficiency and optimisation efforts further reduced the Group's indebtedness – by PLN 2.5bn year on year. Such reduction in debt enabled the Company to achieve the target financial leverage of 39% envisaged in its strategy. In addition, the ratio of net debt to operating profit before amortisation/depreciation and dividend from Polkomtel was reduced to the safe level of less than 1.5. Fitch and Moody's recognised the Company's consistent and successful efforts, changing the Company's outlook from negative to stable.
"Over the past twelve months we have launched a number of projects and initiatives, which contributed to greater stability and secure financial standing. These were the objectives of our strategy adopted in 2008. Successful implementation of the objectives demanded considerable effort from all of us, particularly in the context of the global crisis and economic slowdown which created additional obstacles. Today our liquidity position is very good: in the prior year net cash provided by operating activities totalled PLN 6.1bn and liquidity available under credit facilities is EUR 1bn. We are ready to start preparing for the implementation of the scheduled development projects," said Sławomir Jędrzejczyk, Vice-President of the Management Board in charge of finance.
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January 28, 1899
Kaiser Wilhelm II has made it clear that he will not be in the same room as the Duke of Cumberland, claimant to the thrones of Hanover and Brunswick. Wilhelm II had accepted the invitation to attend the 25th wedding anniversary celebrations of the Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, but had "heard with chagrin" that the Duke of Cumberland had also been invited.
The Kaiser, a nephew of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg, sent a "strong expression of his dissatisfaction" regarding the invitation to the Duke of Cumberland.
Although the Duke of Cumberland had "expressed regret at his inability to attend," Wilhelm remained in high dudgeon and stayed away," reports the New York Times.
Persistent rumors remain regarding the status of the Duke of Cumberland's eldest son, who "might one day ascend the ducal throne of Brunswick" if he renounces all claims to Hanover, "demonstrates his loyalty to Prussia and accepts the status quo by becoming an officer in a Prussian regiment of the Guards."
The German emperor's recent visit to Hanover would certainly "repudiate any intention of a rapprochement" with the Duke of Cumberland, He has also made it clear that he "considers the union of Hanover and Prussia to be an unalterable fact."


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I've been wanting to post for a few days now, but I didn't want to disrupt my prof's grading process. Hopefully she's mostly done with mine by now, and this won't bother her xD
So, I had my ct scan on Friday, and I'm waiting anxiously for my results right now. My stomach pain has been getting worse, which terrifies me. That means whatever I have is getting worse too, right? Probably? I don't know.
I read an article about ovarian cancer yesterday – I didn't look it up, it just kind of fell into my lap. I guess in the early stages it may not show up in a ct scan, but women tend to have symptoms such as abdominal pain, indigestion, bloating, change in bowel movement, and things like that. They ignore them or are treated for other diseases they don't have, and then find out later that they have cancer, often when it's too late. When my doctor calls, I may mention this to him. I know it sounds farfetched, but I would rather bring it up as a possibility than ignore it and actually have it.
I get so frustrated when I talk to people about how I might be seriously sick and they almost…shrug it off. Like, I was just telling someone all the above stuff, and how worried I am, and her response was "Ovarian cancer? Hmm…I don't think so."
That's nice, ma'am, but this is my body and I'm the one having all the symptoms, I think I have a better chance of figuring out what's wrong with me than you do. Maybe instead of telling my I'm worrying too much and I need to calm down you should remember that this is MY body and it hurts and that's terrifying. You aren't in pain right now, you're perfectly healthy, you don't have a damn thing to worry about. It's easy to say not to worry when you're a-okay.
Reactions like that make it hard for me to talk to people about how scared I am. I feel like they're trying to invalidate my fears and then I just want to hide them.
I'm going to rest and continue to wait for a call now.
Peace, Love, and Health,


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You will need your Library Card Number and PIN to access these databases. Your PIN is the last four digits of your student ID number.
If do not have your library card number, please stop in the library today or complete the electronic library card application
Databases that will be useful for this assignment are:
Academic OneFile - A general information database
Academic Search Complete - A general information database
* I find that it is very helpful to use broad terms when searching for career information.
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- moneypenny02
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- Wedding: August 2010
We are having a summer wedding in which my mother will also be officiating, so I am trying to figure out what color dress she should wear. Its kind of like a mother of the bride/officiating look & I need to think about how she will look in pictures. My colors for the reception are purple & fuchsia (basically), so the wedding may have purple flowers–or I may have no flowers, or I may have white flowers. Still undecided.
I definitely want her in a solid, but she is looking for things now & I am trying to figure out what color to have her wear. What other color should she be looking for? OR trying to avoid?? Bridesmaids would be in black cocktail dresses.
Dark Blue?


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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Green Beans
Monday, July 29, 2013
Cool Weather Weekend!
The highlight of the weekend was going to a picnic at a friend's house on Bark Lake. While I forgot to bring my camera to the party, I did remember to make the brownies and Funfetti bars!! It was sure messy making the brownies, with all of the cocoa powder flying around!
Friday, July 26, 2013
Special Birthday Blessings!
Presents and hugs will be delivered personally next weekend!
Last night we went to our local county fair...we really enjoyed seeing all of the animals...
and some of us enjoyed the fair food too!!
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Andrew the Chef
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
College Shopping!
Monday, July 22, 2013
Girlie Weekend!
On Saturday, we had a girlie lunch at Panera and then went to a movie, Despicable Me 2.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Anna's weekend!
They swam in the lake like little fishes...
Went tubing...
and relaxed, lakeside...
and just had FUN...
Monday, July 15, 2013
Empty Nester Weekend
Saturday night we had dinner with long time friends of ours whose 2 kids are both in college. It was a beautiful night, sitting on the patio at one of our favorite restaurants!
On Sunday, friends flew up from Chicago to the West Bend airport. We picked them up, took them to brunch and then spent a few hours with them before they flew back home. It was only a 30 minute flight for them!! All of our kiddoes are "back in the nest" now, and it sounds like everyone had a fabulous weekend!
Friday, July 12, 2013
Mexican Food!!!
We enjoyed a dinner out at La Chimenea on Wednesday night...it was a great night to sit out on the patio!
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What Occurs After the Lasik Treatment?
After you are completely prepared, the Lasik treatment takes less compared to fifteen mins to complete for both eyes. This will certainly appear an incredibly brief time to have an irreversible change to your vision, and in this regard Lasik seems virtually too good to be true. In addition, most Lasik individuals discover enhanced vision immediately or within a few hours after the Lasik treatment has actually been executed.
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Numerous patients at the Lasik facilities typically get eye goes down to keep their eyes moist for time after the Lasik treatment is done. Again, this differs by individual and by medical professional, so inquire about your particular scenario, particularly if you are vulnerable to eye dry skin on a periodic basis even prior to the Lasik procedure. Likewise, it may click for more info be helpful to keep any kind of ceiling followers or other air blood circulation gadgets off in the home for the initial few days.
A lot of customers could return to work and typical daily tasks the day after the Lasik procedure is done, and also do not call for any kind of added assistance from other pals or family members. There is usually little to no post-operative pain after Lasik has actually been done. It is recommended that people falling asleep as swiftly as possible after the Lasik surgical treatment in order to reduce any type of post-operative pain. After waking, boosted vision from the Lasik improvements need to currently begin to be visible.
This boosted vision might not be the final product of the Lasik treatment. The improvement to nearsightedness after Lasik is dramatic and also typically fast, though there might be some troubles in checking out conveniently for the first few days after the Lasik operation. This is perfectly regular, and need to clean up prior to the week is out.
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These are all common post-operative suggests for a Lasik individual, in order to feel comfortable with what to expect after the Lasik treatment. Similar to any type of medical treatment, get all of your inquiries addressed by the team of your Lasik facility for your individual case.
In enhancement, most Lasik people observe enhanced vision promptly or within a couple of hrs after the Lasik procedure has actually been done.
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Brian Leonard Caswell was born on the 14th February 1956, and is a former English footballer who played in the Football League for Doncaster Rovers and Leeds United, Walsall and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Brian, was born in Wednesbury and began his career with Walsall (his home town club) signing straight from school (Wood Green) in 1971 and turning professional in september 1973. He made his debut against Chesterfield the previous season in the April. He became the regular in the "Saddlers" side, whilst left back was the key position he was able to play in all outfield positions and was a key member of the side! He was hugely popular with Walsall's supporters and was voted Player of the Season in 1976-77. Early the following season he broke his ankle, but quickly regained his fitness and regained his place in the team. Brian only missed one match in the 1979-80 team which won promotion.
Brian was a key member of the side, which lost narrowly to Liverpool in the semi-final of the League Cup in 1983-84.
After racking up 400 league appearances for Walsall he joined Billy Bremner at Doncaster Rovers, however in November 1985. Bremner joined Leeds United, and he signed Caswell for £30,000. Injuries disrupted his time at Elland Road ending a short time out on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers, he decided to retire from playing. He then joined Birmingham City's and then became youth coach.
In 1992 he became youth coach at Stoke City until 1995 when he became assistant manager to another ex saddler, Wayne Clarke at Telford United. He then returned to being youth coach at Northampton Town and then Shrewsbury Town, before leaving football in 2002 to work for BMW in Birmingham.
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As all men are touched by God's love, so all are also touched by the desire for His intimacy. No one escapes this longing; we are all kings in exile, miserable without the Infinite. Those who reject the grace of God have a desire to avoid God, as those who accept it have a desire for God. The modern atheist does not disbelieve because of his intellect, but because of his will; it is not knowledge that makes him an atheist…The denial of God springs from a man's desire not to have a God – from his wish that there were no Justice behind the universe, so that his injustices would fear no retribution; from his desire that there be no Law, so that he may not be judged by it; from his wish that there were no Absolute Goodness, that he might go on sinning with impunity. That is why the modern atheist is always angered when he hears anything said about God and religion – he would be incapable of such a resentment if God were only a myth. His feeling toward God is the same as that which a wicked man has for one whom he has wronged: he wishes he were dead so that he could do nothing to avenge the wrong. The betrayer of friendship knows his friend exists, but he wished he did not; the post-Christian atheist knows God exists, but he desires He should not.
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2012: Barrington Stage presents the riveting East Coast premiere of Rajiv Joseph's The North Pool
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A special welcome to my new personal blog!
I have been writing about motorsport for some time and I've come to realise I need a place to put my thoughts about the world in general. This could be to let people know what I'm thinking, it could just be as a vent for any creative feelings, or it could simply be so that I can refer back to it later because I'm unbelievably forgetful.
I'm not planning regular updates, let's just keep it natural and let's see how it flows. It will probably have posts about music, TV, films and things I'm doing as well as the odd thought on wider events. We'll see what appears, what works and what doesn't. For the moment I'm just going to leave it at this post while I play around with the blog theme and settings, and I'll be back in a day or two with the first real blog post.
Special mention to Christine, Lukeh, Gavin and RG among many others for showing that you can make a personal blog without being all self-absorbed, as my dim and distant first incarnation was several years ago!
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She's smiling a ton now. So much personality. So much to say and do - yes do, even at less than three months old. This girl is busy - sitting up, cooing,trying to roll over, reaching and grabbing - a big smile for each accomplishment. And, of course, I'm absurdly proud of her, her constant cheerleader for each little acheivement.
If only we could have this sense of awe for ourselves as adults, marveling at the things that we can do - and if we could always be as eager with anticipation for the things we have yet to accomplish.
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Because of the serious matters that need public exposure, many of Jimmy Dore's videos are very good but not very funny. And, yet, he is a comedian by trade (which gave him an audience to start with when he began political commenting, unlike guys like me who start from zero), and he just released a recording of one of his live shows which made me laugh all the way through. Don't miss this:
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Jimmy Dore Quote: "The reason why half the country is poor or low-income is because both [major] political parties represent management."
Jimmy Dore impersonating the neck-and-reckless plutocrat: "This is the world of guys like me making it impossible for other people to do well. … What's your [effing] problem?"
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Day 4 – 10 different kinds of food you like.
Day 5 – 10 items on your wishlist.
Day 6 – 10 things you can't live without in lolita.
Day 7 – 10 people who inspire your lolita style.
Day 8 – 10 songs that inspire your inner lolita.
Day 9 – 10 things you will never do in lolita.
Day 10 – What's in your lolita bag?
Day 11 – A day in your lolita life in pictures.
Day 12 – A picture of yourself before lolita came in to your life.
Day 13 – A picture of your favorite sweets.
Day 14 – A picture of your dream item.
Day 15 – A picture of your last lolita purchase.
Day 16 – Your outfit for the day.
Day 17 – What do you want more then anything right now?
Day 18 – A picture of your favorite lolita style.
Day 19 – What's in your make-up bag?
Day 20 – A picture of a lolita friend.
Day 21 – Your favorite fictitious lolita.
Day 22 – A picture of your room.
Day 23 – A picture of your handwriting.
Day 24 – A picture of you from a meet.
Day 25 – Your favorite lolita themed artwork.
Day 26 – Your Facebook profile picture.
Day 27 – A song that fits your favorite lolita style.
Day 28 – A picture of the perfect lolita location.
Day 29 – A picture of a lolita you would love to meet for real.
Day 30 – A photo of yourself taken today and 3 good things that have happened over the last 30 days.
★10 different kinds of food you like.★
1. Rice
Coming from an Asian and Pacific Islander/Polynesian background, there really isn't a way to break from its sticky white grasp~
2. Japanese Curry
There is something different about this particular type of curry, it almost has a sweet undertone to it.
Cherries are one of my favorite fruits. My favorite way to eat them are just plain or in a fruit salad along with honeydew melon and dragon fruit.
4. Matcha Roll Cake
First had this as a child when my grandmother brought some with her from Japan. Since then, I've always been intrigued by green tea flavored things but this would have to be my favorite.
After arriving in Hawaii I saw this stuff everywhere. It looked very similar to sashimi so I thought I would try it. This stuff is sooo delicious~ my favorites would be ahi limu and onion tako~
6. Karamucho Chips
Spicy little potato sticks~ the taste is almost like a cross between barbeque and kimchi flavor.
So Delicious~ favorite ones would be Ebi,Inari,Maguro and Ika~
Taiyaki is a fish shaped fried sandwich type sweet usually filled with azuki bean paste. Our old taiyaki press broke and I've been looking for this Magikarp one for quite some time with no luck...
9. Shave Ice
Nothing cools off a hot day in Hawaii better than shave ice. The best way to eat these flavorful globs of ice is with ice cream, azuki bean paste and topped off with sweetened condensed milk.
10.Mont Blanc
Macarons and an assortment of cakes seem to dominate the Lolita sweets preference leaving this little guy in the back of the glass case. This things are absolutely delicious~ I first tried them in Japan and was hooked. Luckily there is a bakeshop around here that has them from time to time.
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Hello friend guy lady or other,
A little over a month ago, I joined Louis C.K.'s mailing list to purchase an episode of "Horace and Pete," as well as to receive the occasional update/announcement.
By the way, in case you're curious; that was the first line in the very first email I received from Louis C.K.
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Hello friend guy lady or other,
Here's another one:
Hi there people and dogs who watch tv.
What I love about these greetings is that on the surface they're funny, but also a subtle and clever commentary on the bureaucratic nature of mass marketing emails.
Email Marketing Tips From a Comedic Genius
Having opted in to one or two email lists in the past, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what I was in for; the typical cold, corporate email nervously written by an underpaid, over-caffienated intern.
So many emails start with "Hi ~Insert First Name~" or "Hey ~Insert First Name~," and yell at you to click something NOW with all sorts of unwarranted exclamation. It's easy to become desensitized. They're cold, lifeless, and make you want to delete them.
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Herein lies the genius of Louis C.K.'s emails.
They're smart, sincere, funny, but most importantly; make you wanna do and buy stuff.
Reading these emails has inspired me to revisit some important marketing fundamentals that I think are lost on far too many brands these days.
Whether you're a solo freelancer, a small business, or a large corporation with a fully-stocked marketing department, there are lessons to be learned here.
The Importance of the Double-Opt In
Email list building 101: quality trumps quantity. The use of a double-opt in means you want your email recipients to be engaged. You're not going to waste time delivering email content to those who aren't interested.
Here's the double opt-in message I received:
Thanks for subscribing to the Louis C.K. email list. I swear I will not bother you now that I have your email.
I think this is a great tongue-in-cheek way to let you know you're probably going to receive some more emails in the future (and if you're a huge Louis C.K. fan like I am, you're probably not going to mind).
Since I first signed up, I've received about an email a week from Louis C.K. and I've really looked forward to them.
There's an honest, conversational tone to the writing. In the message below, he acknowledges both some critical and positive responses he'd been receiving in a straightforward, refreshing manner:
I know that some of you on this list don't want to get this email every week. And I know that some of you really like getting this email every week. I know this because I get emails from both of you. Some people write me and they say "Hey, you promised not to write me all the time. This is REALLY unfair! This is SPAM!" and some of you write me to say "Hey man. I love getting these emails. And thanks for reminding me about the show this week." Also, whenever we delay the email for a while, to see if maybe people will come out of habit to watch the show, some do. But not many. And then I send out the email and boom. There's an explosion of sales on the new episode and even the old ones. And the explosion reverberates though the week. So. I'm gonna keep sending the emails.
He addresses critics and fans alike with honesty and respect, all while setting an important expectation: you're gonna keep getting these emails.
Know Thy Audience
The first rule of marketing: define your audience.
In a recent email, Louis C.K. goes on the Trump offensive; and as someone who considers themselves to be within the realm of Louis C.K.'s target audience, I found it both hilarious and poignant.
Another hilarious example of Louis C.K. knowing his audience and injecting humor into an otherwise procedural email message can be seen in the communications I received after forgetting and having to reset my password:
You're an idiot. Give us your email address, and we'll send you a new [password].
And here's the email I received a moment later:
Apparently you forgot your password? Ok, so here's your new one, stupid:
PASSWORD: stupid.p8o6p
Here's the login page in case you forgot that too:…
(Did you read that in his voice, too?)
I mean, c'mon; when's the last time a password reset email made you laugh out loud?
Share Your Learns
Let's hear some of your own examples of great email marketing. Are there some tactics you've experimented with in your own email campaigns that have worked out well, or not so well? Let us know!
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Meryl Streep Covers Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance', Has Forsaken Us All
Meryl Streep's decades-long streak of unparalleled flawlessness and unrepentant winnery has finally come to end, on this, the ninth day of August of the 2015th year of our lord and saviour (also Meryl Streep). RIP Meryl's perfection, how we will live in a world where Queen Streep is only 99% perfect, I am yet to figure out.
The Oscar, Tony and universal human heart winner has finally made a wrong-step in an otherwise unblemished and prolific career, recording this cover of Lady Gaga's Bad Romance, for the soundtrack to new movie Ricki and The Flash, written by Diablo Cody and starring Mez as the titular ageing rockstar and I hate it so much I'm typing this from a fetal position under my desk.
Apparently Meryl took guitar lessons from none other then Neil Young ahead of the role, and performs all the music in the film herself, a decision which will go down in infamy as Hollywood's gravest and most calamitous mistake.
Prepare to be heartbroken and listen to the disaster below. I'm off to watch The Devil Wears Prada thirteen times in a row to see if I can wash this dirty feeling away.


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Supplier-Connection: The Supplier Spotlight Contest
Our company is deeply involved in serving community and non-profit organizations. Recently, we were selected to lead the Troops to Transportation & Logistics Program for the non-profit Corporate America Supports You (CASY). Our mission is simple: to leverage industry expertise to identify, target and create immediate training and career opportunities to our military, veterans and their spouses/caregivers on a local, national and global level. This partnership has allowed us to do the following:
- Serve our troops – they have made many sacrifices for us – now it's our time to help them
- Find very talented/qualified employees to strengthen our team, and for our business partners
- Develop programs with colleges to help the transportation & logistics industry
- There is currently a shortage of over 300K drivers in the US – we are working with a college to help close this gap
- The US has many qualified veterans who can't get jobs because the time they spent serving the US doesn't translate over to qualified time for the trucking industry
- Some trucking companies are able to afford policies that waive the standard 2 years of qualified time – small businesses and our veterans are the ones who suffer
- Develop new relationships with companies that are passionate about helping our troops
- Uncover other ways we can help our troops
Our entire team is very excited about volunteering their time to develop the T2TL program. We're doing it because it's just the right thing to do. This effort has already affected our bottom line with higher employee retention rates, and by forging deep and lasting partnerships with our customers.
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inquiring – conceptual understanding – contextualizing – collaborating – differentiating – assessing – reflecting
How do we, as educators, take responsibility for our professional growth in order to be the best we can be for AIS students?
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development. (IBO. IB Learner Profile. Reflective. 2013.)
How are you taking charge of your learning?
Set an objective for your learning this week!
PEAK. The Professional Educators Around Kuwait (PEAK) conference is coming! The PEAK conference is a day of workshops presented and attended by educators at English language schools around Kuwait. There will be many ways to be involved in this event. Watch your email for further details! #risk-takers #communicators
TESOL Kuwait. TESOL Kuwait is a professional organization for anyone involved in teaching non-native speakers of English. This membership organization is devoted to the professional development of its members most of whom are based in Kuwait and the Gulf region. TESOL Kuwait is an official affiliate of TESOL International. #knowledgeable #communicators
Eduro Learning. Eduro Learning believes that as technology continues to change both the way we learn and the way we think about learning. The power of relationships are more important than ever. #open-minded #communicators
Learning 2 Africa. This second Learning 2 conference in Africa is being hosted by the American International School of Johannesburg. Hundreds of educators from across Africa and beyond will converge on this outstanding school campus to learn from global experts and from each other about the challenges, opportunities and excitement of Learning Without Borders. November 5 – 7, 2015. #risk-takers #communicators
NESA Weekend Training Institutes. NESA's weekend training institutes are a fantastic place to spend your professional learning time and money! NESA's Training Institute model is a cohort approach where participants choose one offering that will be their focus for the two-day experience. #inquirers #open-minded
NESA Spring Educators Conference. The Spring Educators Conference is a three-and-a-half-day conference for educators of all grades and disciplines, featuring keynotes, 4-hour workshops and multi-day offerings presented by specialist speakers, general interest sessions, and teacher-presented workshops. The 2016 NESA SEC will take place in Bangkok, Thailand April 1 – 4, 2016. #knowledgeable
Although passion is inspiring,
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Acceler8me helps you not just find funding, but helps you find the right sort of funding/investor for your business. Whether you need funding for growth, cash-flow or even start-up funds; we have a solution that can help.
We help find our clients Private Equity, Angel Investment, Invoice Financing, Government Grants, B2B loans or even help with good ole fashion fundraising.
There is no such thing as a bad business, there is only bad planning..
Investors, Governments, Banks and Lenders don't take risks anymore.
Because of this you need to make sure that your business is 'Investment Ready'.
This means knowing exactly what you are going to do with any investment or funding and how that money will come back to your investor.
The easiest way of 'getting ready' is to build strong and effective plans and forecasts.
At Acceler8me we work with and help you mould, design & build the following strategies and plans for your business, so it is ready for investment.
- Business Plans
- Financial Forecasts
- Forecast Modelling
- Growth Strategies
- Marketing Plans and Strategies
- Sales Plans and Strategies
- Valuations and Offers
- Non-Executive Directors and Board Members
- and Smart Money to help get some runs on the board before investment.
These documents are not just for finding finance!
They are built to guide you on how to grow your business for years to come.
See what we can do for you today
Are you wanting to grow your business to the next level?
Do you feel that your business has been going sideways instead of up?
Then lets have a chat and make a plan.
Acceler8me specialises in Business Growth. Our team of consultants can help your company grow to the next level.
By creating strong growth strategies, plans and goals; our team can give you the advice and access to funds you need to take your company forward.
We help our clients not just grow their businesses, but also put in the infrastructure they need to build strong and sustainable businesses for the years ahead.
Whether its building a stronger team, creating infrastructure or streamlining and slimming your business, Acceler8me can help you and your investors get the returns and growth you are looking for.


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Communities Are Using a Powerful Tool to Journey Toward Better Health
Jun 27, 2016, 2:00 PM, Posted by Kate Konkle
Communities across the United States are using data to help set goals, measure progress and provide better services that will ultimately improve residents' health.
"Where have we been? Where are we going? How can we get there?" These are the questions facing communities who want to make health a right, not a privilege, for all of their residents. And they can't answer these questions without one critical tool: data.
As a former community coach with the Roadmaps to Health Action Center, I was a sounding board, devil's advocate and cheerleader all in one. I was also a data guru, helping communities use numbers to guide decisions and come together around priorities.
Data is a powerful tool in any community's work to build a Culture of Health. A good place to start looking for data is the County Health Rankings, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin, because it compiles health stats on nearly every county in the nation. Other sources, such as federal, state and local departments of health, education, labor, and parks and recreation also provide useful statistics. In some cases, I advise communities to consider collecting their own data, either because the information they want isn't already collected, or because existing sources don't provide the rich level of detail they need about particular populations or issues.


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Whether you're heading out to feed your yarn stash or staying in to look at patterns, remind yourself of what you could be doing with this funny crocheting shirt. Or, alternately, if you were crocheting, and have been made to leave your project to go somewhere where bringing yarn is not socially acceptable, remind those around you that they should be grateful you're even here right now, because you could be working on your crocheting.
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On Febuary 3 we were called to be District leaders. We are over four missonaires. We had our first outing on Feruary 15 with 2 district and the zone Elders. We had our meetings and then they wanted to go to Chili's for lunch. Boy you should of seen the food they ordered. You would thing that they had not eaten for days. Here is a picture before the food came. I wish I had one with the food.
Friday, February 19, 2010
First District outing
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Why no blog posts? A Breakfast update…
If you're reading this, you're either one of our small but loyal group of followers or looking to sell one of your kidneys (at least that's what our WordPress stats seem to indicate).
I can't do much for the latter group, but if you're a member of the former, and you have a particularly empty life, you might be wondering why no one at Breakfast has blogged for over a month. Worry no more…
September has been very busy, and began with the London Double Header at Twickenham, which is sponsored by our Cotes du Rhone client. Yet again, the event was a huge success, both for those in the wine trade who attended as guests and for those who enjoy drinking ridiculous amounts of red wine while watching sport. There may have been some crossover between those two groups.
Of course, the Breakfast team remained resolutely professional and sober throughout; if by team, we expand the term to mean 'me' and exclude Ed and Seb. Still, a good time was had by all and the rugby was pretty enjoyable too.
Back in Golden Square we have been working our collective backsides off on, amongst other things, a huge rebranding project which will be revealed in the fullness of time, or when the NDA lapses…(only joking, client!) and a variety of jobs for Cotes du Rhone, Tradedoubler and AutoRestore.
We've also collected a couple of new clients and kick-started some other projects that had been on the back burner. Understandably, time for blogging has been limited, so apologies.
Anyway, here are a couple of random things that have occurred to me over the last week:
Why did the Daily Telegraph relegate their coverage of the Hillsborough story to page 6 on the day after the Prime Minister's apology? Is Daniel Taylor right?
Is it hypocritical for Richard Desmond to threaten to close one of his newspapers for showing a young woman's breasts when he owns a newspaper group solely because he has spent twenty years selling pictures of young women's breasts?
Is Mitt 'For brains' Romney the worst US Presidential candidate ever?
Can I overcome my dislike of R&B enough to make it through to the end of the Frank Ocean record?
What websites should I visit if I want to buy or sell a kidney?


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How would you like to celebrate Independence Day with aloha? Hawaii will be offering amazing July 4th celebrations to do just that! Of course parades and grand fireworks shows will dazzle visitors and locals alike. On top of that, you'll also discover events that are truly unique to Hawaii. A few of those are: Turtle Independence Day at Mauna Lani ... Read More »
Aloha and e komo mai (welcome) to Go Visit Hawaii -- the world's largest and most trusted, independent Hawaii travel guide. We've written thousands of Hawaii vacation articles to help you make the most of your first or hundredth trip to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands.
At Go Visit Hawaii, you'll find unbiased advice that will help you stretch your Hawaii vacation budget while creating memories for a lifetime with articles written by Sheila Beal -- a seasoned Hawaii travel expert. Andy Beal provides the photos and video tours.
Whether you need advice on which island to visit, where to stay, what to do or where to dine, you'll find it all right here on Go Visit Hawaii.
Recent Hawaii Travel Advice
Aloha Friday Photo: "Shaka to the moon"
Mahalo to Josée Martin for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. She took this neat shot while visiting Kepuhi Beach. She noticed that the tall coconut tree looks like it's giving a shaka to the moon. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
Bonus tips for choosing a Hawaii vacation condo or villa
We've written several articles with advice for renting a condo or villa in Hawaii. Some of those articles are: How to choose the best Hawaii hotel, condo or villa – with tips on reading reviews, knowing resort fees, understanding parking options and fees, etc. A comparison of renting a condo versus staying in a hotel. List of Hawaii condo areas ... Read More »
Aloha Friday Photo: East Oahu Shoreline
Mahalo to Britne Terrell for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Britne's photo is is the rugged east Oahu shoreline. It's a colorful landscape that is certainly worth admiring. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
What you need to know about the new volcanic eruptions in Hawaii
Your news and social media timelines might be flooded with images of the vigorous volcanic eruptions in Hawaii. These jaw-dropping scenes with fountains and rivers of lava are absolutely amazing. Those scenes along with potential misunderstanding have led to some people canceling Hawaii vacations. Per this Pacific Business News article, Hawaiian Airlines reports a decline in sales. The executive director ... Read More »
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset from the Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel
Mahalo to Betty Brown for sharing this colorful sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here's what Betty tells us about this great sunset view: I made this shot from our lanai at the Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel on Feb 23, 2017. It was just before the hula show on Waikiki Beach. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »
How long are inter-island flights in Hawaii?
Though the only way to travel between Kauai, Oahu, Maui and Hawaii (Big) Island is by air, the flights are brief. In fact, you'll probably spend more time driving to the airport, parking, going through airport security and boarding than you'll spend in the air. The Hawaiian Islands are not very far apart. The biggest distance – from Kauai to ... Read More »
Aloha Friday Photo: The USS Missouri Battleship Memorial
Mahalo to Shane Wernert for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Shane got this great capture of the USS Missouri Battleship Memorial in Pearl Harbor on Oahu. The Mighty Mo sure looks strong and proud as she basks in the sun. We chose this photo for this Friday because of Memorial Day Weekend in this USA. It's a time ... Read More »
Using Google Maps for vacations in Hawaii (and beyond)
Does anyone else remember the days when you had to study a map and write down directions? Then, if you traveled on your own, you'd have to try to read those directions as you were trying to drive. That was stressful. Navigation applications have made that process so much easier! Google Maps is our favorite application to use for trip ... Read More »
Aloha Friday Photos: Turtle at Black Rock
Mahalo to Joseph Fishwick for sharing this really cool turtle shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Joseph tells us that he captured this photo at Black Rock, which is on Kaanapali Beach on Maui. This is a great place to observe honu (sea turtle) from a reasonable distance – 10 feet is recommended. If you'd like to see honu ... Read More »
Hawaii Vacation Tips & Tricks
Do you plan Hawaii vacation activities before your trip or just book them when you get there?Do you plan Hawaii vacation activities before your trip or just book them when you get there? That's a question we hear quite often. We always recommend booking your vacation activities ahead of your trip. Reasons why you should book activities before your vacation: 1. Your time in Hawaii is limited, so why waste it researching and booking activities? If you invest the time into your planning before your trip, you won't spend precious vacation ... Read More »
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This is for special dads everywhere with children who can not tell them just how much they are loved, but especially my husband Bruce, who has been the best father possible for Shaina. Shaina was born with developmental disabilities of unknown origin, and at the age of 35, is non-verbal and fully dependent on us for daily living.
If she could speak, it would go something like this: "Thank you for never doubting your call to be my dad, especially when you learned that our lives would be an uphill battle with physical and mental challenges all along the way.
"Thank you for treating me as just another one of the kids, for not leaving me behind for family vacations and day trips (even when Mom suggested it would be best), and for battling with me to do things that I thought were too scary or too loud. Because of you, I have had a full and exciting (sometimes too exciting for me) life.
"Thank you for every day, when you help me bathe, wash my hair, pick out my clothes (even when Mom doesn't approve of our choices), brush my hair and teeth, find matching socks (sometimes) and get my shoes on the right feet (most of the time). For learning about hair products, nail polish, bra fittings, periods, cramps and mood swings. (That's been interesting, huh?)
"Thank you for giving me a helping hand to get down off the curb, up the stairs, into and out of bed. And out of Mom's hair. For cutting my meat, filling my plate at buffets and cleaning up my mess when I suddenly decide I am full.
"Thank you for the big things: For bringing me home from the hospital and 'just loving me' like the doctor suggested (and then some), for choosing schools, and for advocating for me when those schools didn't necessarily have my best interest at heart. And when I got older, thank you for choosing a place for me to work and a group home to live, and for letting me come home just months later when I made it clear I hated it. Thank you for making medical care choices and for being there through so many tests and treatments. And for counting out my pills faithfully every night and making sure I take them, even when I am feeling contrary.
"Thank you for your patience in oh-so-many ways. Like waiting with me in-line even while I whine and throw a fit. Or when I have freaked out in heavy traffic, shrieking at drivers who get in our way when my brain says we should just barrel through. Or when I have had a meltdown when you made a U-turn. And when I steal quarters from your pockets for the pop machines. Sorry about the collector's coins that one time.
"Thank you for laughing at my silliness when you try to snuggle with me on the couch, and for letting me have the remote so I can watch a marathon of America's Funniest Videos. Or Cops. Or Wipe Out. Although, you have to admit, Wipe Out cracks you up almost as much as it does me. I just wish that you had greater appreciation for Dora and Barney (and Jerry Springer), but that just reminds me to thank you, too, for forcing me sometimes to compromise.
"I will probably kiss you on the shoulder sometime today. Be ready for it; you know I never linger for those extreme displays of affection.
"All my love (except that reserved for pop, reams of notebook paper and library books)."
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More Than Bones and Brains
We have many needs. No doubt we have physical needs like food, water and shelter. We have emotional needs like friendship, recreation and a need to belong. We also have spiritual needs. The danger in our lives is when we try to satisfy our deepest longings (spiritual needs) in physical or emotional ways.


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PLEASE JOIN US AT A RECOGNITION BRUNCH HONORING Mary Andrecolich-Montesano-Diaz Principal, Rochester International Academy Hannah G. Solomon Award Recipient Mary Andrecolich-Montesano-Diaz understands only too well the challenges that many Rochester children face. The founder and principal of the Rochester International…
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Learn Why Courts Matter: You Be the Judge
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NCJW,GRS distributes period kits to homeless women
Since 2009, Project Homeless Connect Rochester has been a one-day event at the Blue Cross Arena. Dozens of local agencies which in some way serve the homeless set up booths in the arena and provide one place for homeless individuals…
Hannah G. Solomon award goes to Dr. Rachael Phelps
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