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The Muse of True Love
And now for something quite off track that I'm used to writing. 😀
Unbeknownst to most people I know, the concept and notion of love is something that dominates quite a lot of my life, and even drives me to work, write, and paint. Even though I rarely talk about it.
Fuelled by an unhealthy obsession of 80's movies, old Disney films and power ballads, I think I have beliefs about love that many would consider unrealistic.
I've used the idea of a perfect romance as a kind of muse in all my workings. And even though it's not quite obvious when reading my writings (especially with some of the gorier work!), a simple scratch of the surface will show it's subtle undertones of love.
In my screenplay of Last Battle, the protagonist's only drive was to return to his wife and child, willing to go head first against the armies of Hell in the name of love. And likewise in the same tale, I penned about a couple – one controlled by Heaven, one unwillingly controlled by Hell desperately fighting it out amid the fires of the underworld, trying to understand what has become of them. Another character fights in the belief that his long lost love can still see him, and uses this notion to give him courage.
With Tapestry of Fates I wanted to build up the story and characters own paths within the wars in the first book, before helping them to understand there's more to life than just fighting in the second book, which of course leads to some romantic interventions, in turn causing the subsequent battles against E-Clipse to become more desperate and heartfelt.
This is route I'm planning with Fallen Tears also, as the twins near the source of the vampiric reign, I want to introduce a kind of romantic spanner in the works without altering the book as a whole.
So why is it that a bloke writing so much about love has remained single for quite a few years now (insert wise crack here about not being able to get a girlfriend)? I've been on dates after all, and that's something I do enjoy greatly, but that could be because I love getting to know new people.
It's no secret that I'm quite an emotional fella. Not in the crying sense, but as in deeply feeling everything around me. I hate nothing more than seeing people upset and would move mountains to make people happy. Sometimes being overly emphatic can be seen as a weakness, as it's a trait easily exploited.
I guess I can only say that I don't yearn for just a simple coupling, sleeping around, or jumping in and settling down with the first person that shows interest. Like my stories, I want meaning to develop before anything else.
Rather I feel I have an eye open for that perfect romance I like to write about; a chivalrous, all-consuming, soul-burning love that many believe doesn't exist.
And does that kind of love exist? I feel I've seen enough evidence in this world to believe so.
Do I believe it'll come to me? Maybe. Maybe not.
Does it make a fussy bastard? Some might even say I've not right to be fussy! 😀 But it's something I won't try to force, not sell my soul to achieve.
Whilst I've seen how true love can create Heaven for some, I've also seen it create misery in others. There's nothing worse than regret, and living beside someone for mere convenience without any affection is one of the biggest in life.
Perhaps I even put off the idea of becoming fully involved with someone as the muse of love is such a powerful working drive for me. At times in the past I'd even use the thought of a some particular girl in order to push forward my work. But now I think it's more of the notion itself that helps spurn my creativity.
It's a surprise to read that Napoleon Hill wrote a similar idea in his book Think and Grow Rich – a chapter called "The Mystery of Sex Transmutation" that was removed in the early editions, with it being seen as too risque for the audiences of the 1930's. Basically it describes that many of the successful businessmen at the time turned their desires of sex into a powerful drive that spurned them to work hard.
So whilst I've rambled on over one of the most boring blog utterings I've ever posted, whilst simultaneously giving my mother a heart attack about the possible lack of grandchildren, I wonder how I'll end this in a suitable way.
One of the greatest things I've ever seen in fiction is J.K.Rowling's Severus Snape. Whilst we all spent many books and movies believing Snape was a cold-hearted, wicked man with a terrible agenda, the saddest part came when we learned the truth about his love for Harry's mother, gently hinted at in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
"Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears.
"After all this time?"
"Always," said Snape."
As tragic as this story arc is, it's the semblance I adore. And the willingness to sacrifice himself even for his love's offspring is pretty much as deep as you can get.
Death as a Lesson
It's been quite a while since my last post, mainly because of my hectic work life. A poor excuse I know, but it's the truth.
I had planned on writing a very different post in the near future but the events of this week have pushed me to type out some more thoughts.
For as you will you know if you've glimpsed even a shred of the news that it's been a week filled with death; some events arguably more tragic than others. The scenes and images from the earthquake in Nepal which has claimed over five and a half thousand lives (and counting) as well as the many thousands more that have lost everything have made for difficult viewing, and my thoughts and prayers go out to them.
But strangely, it was the much publicised executions of the death row prisoners in Indonesia that included two members of the Australian drug smuggling nonet – the Bali Nine has probably affected me more than it should have done. Regardless of your stance surrounding these two and your probable disapproval of me for mentioning this in regard to the tragedy at Nepal (5500+ innocent deaths against the demise of 2 drug smugglers), the execution has left me reflecting on my own life a great deal.
I guess the reason for this is because the Bali Nine were arrested at a time when I was holiday in Turkey in 2005. Having followed the case for years, read the books, watched the interviews with them etc, I tend to think about my time in Turkey and how it would feel to still be there now if I'd done something stupid like be a heroin carrying mule, imprisoned, having never returned from my holiday. And now as two of them were shot to death I found myself a bit shaken having put myself in their positions.
It's reminded me to enjoy the life and freedom bestowed on me, not to work so hard and be more aware of the passing of time.
To be in the moment is a tough thing to do, but it's something we must do in order to remember our experiences later in life.
To really be aware of every sight, smell and sound.
To put away the mobile phone and not view the world through a five inch screen.
To say yes to as many opportunities offered to us.
To explore new places and meet new people.
To truly embrace this world and our short time upon it.
And to do all this with a heart full of wonder and gratitude, and with a smile adorning our faces.
It's a sad fact that terrible tragedies and disasters like Nepal will continue to happen throughout our history. But if we can extract any kind of lesson from them, it is a solemn one to the living left behind, reminding people not to take life itself for granted, for it could quite easily end in a single heartbeat.
Keep smiling, and never let life pass you by.
Finding Your Calling
We've all seen the scenario – asking a group of young children what they would like to do when they grow up. Inevitably the usual responses crop up – Fireman, Nurse, Train Driver, Pilot. Basically the kind of professions youngsters are exposed to through kids books or children's television.
But of course the onset of growing up causes that naive chosen job to change and then suddenly at sixteen (in England at least) when high school is over, we are all forced to make a decision on our career. Personally I feel sixteen is far too young to make such a life-altering choice. Another couple of years (like other countries) would mature the individual even more and make a more educated decision. For instance, when I left school I swore I wanted to be a Graphic Designer so naturally I went on to study it at college. But at the end of that course I decided I wanted to be an Animator. Strangely after studying that at university I decided I wanted to a writer/illustrator.
I guess it took me until my mid-twenties before I firmly made a commitment to myself to devote my life to the writing and illustrating of books. Of course I don't regret the graphic design or animation courses, as they paved the way to where I am now. and now I am extremely grateful that I found what I want to do in life.
But I know many people who don't have an idea of what to do with the short existence we're afforded in this world. It can be a difficult decision, devoting yourself to one thing, hoping it makes you successful.
A long time ago I read a perfect way of deciding what to do in life.
Just ask yourself – 'If money was no object, what would you do?'
Now immediately after asking yourself this thoughts of laying on a beach all day, endless parties, and living like royalty may flood your mind. This is only natural as this life is a fantasy very few can experience. But even so, after a certain amount of time, you WILL get bored of this lifestyle. Trust me! I've known very successful people who have become so wealthy they wouldn't have to work again, yet after nine months of living in paradise, they actually returned back to work – bored.
So, the question remains – 'Once the fantasy has been lived, and you're laying bored on a beach, what would you do next?'
After a bit of mental digging, dormant dreams and desires surface. Ideas from long ago may return. Maybe it's starting a business with an idea you had, writing a book, pursuing a sport, starting a band, or organising a charitable endeavour.
This is your calling, and once you've found it, it will envelop your life.
And if the doubts creep in such as 'I can't do that', you must batter them back with a firm belief that you can. 'I can't write/draw/cook/play volleyball/play the guitar etc etc.' – well of course if you've never tried it you can't. Nobody is born an expert in any field. Most professionals will tell you that they only became good at something after hammering hours and hours away at it. It's the passion that will carry you on, and drag you through the times of despair and doubt. It's the passion that pulls you away from the TV, from the Xbox, and everything else that eats at your time, and focus on your heart's desire. They key is to not give up, no matter what anybody says or even what you tell yourself.
Keep on affirming that you can do this, that you can succeed in whatever you choose to be. Believe in this enough and you'll find any obstacles magically move out of your way as progress on the journey.
I guess that's why the name it 'The Calling', – because it sings to you, pulling at you to keep on trying, keep on developing, and keep on improving at your game.
As the motivational speaker Wayne Dyer has said on numerous occasions – 'Don't die with the music still inside of you.'
What a tragedy that would be.
2012 & The End of New Year's Resolutions
Well it's certainly been a while since I updated my blog so I guess I best put in a final post before the end of the year!
Firstly, my lack of posts is not due to laziness, or forgetfulness. In fact there have been many points in my life that I've desired to record here during the past few months but have simply been unable to due to a lack of time. I'm not annoyed though as I welcome the work that has kept me busy.
The past year has had it's fair share of ups and downs, sadly beginning with yet another family funeral, followed by another near the end. But they will not be forgotten by any means. x
Aside from the sad times, there has also been good ones. Not only have I become a published author twice, I've also made plenty of friends and contacts within the publishing world, opening up many doors and avenues into future ventures. There have been weddings, births, holidays, and good times with amazing friends. I'm happy and grateful to have spent these times with my amazing girlfriend Wendy who also works hard to pursue her own dreams.
Which brings me to the point of next year. Gratefully the world did not end on the 21st of this month, but amazing things did happen on that day. Thousands of people gathered around temples across the globe, ushering in a spiritual union that transcended individual religions. Many have spoken about this time being a positive turning point in humanity's history, that peace and harmony will begin to wash over the minds of every single purpose on Earth. I think you can already see these changes happening. Simply by the amount of positive quotes and verses placed on social networks, and the number of people talking of joy and abundance. Of course, many will say I'm simply being ridiculous, but it's definitely something I've noticed recently.
Do I believe though that mankind is entering a more positive change in it's evolution? Maybe. But of course it wouldn't just happen overnight. I feel people will only be happy if they want to be happy. They will only live in peace and harmony if they believe peace and harmony exists. As I've moaned about before, I believe soaps such as Eastenders and Coronation Street damage the perceptions of living more than anything else. Viewers subject themselves to 30min of poverty, misery, and dysfunctional relationships every evening, ramming home this belief that life is just one huge struggle, and that it is ok to treat others with contempt and selfishness. And if these programs really do do this kind of damage, imagine what kind of suffering daily viewings of Jeremy Kyle brings! So my solution to begin healing Britain is take these programs off and replace them with repeats of Father Ted and Friends. 😉
Now as the New Year approaches, many people will begin writing out their New Year's Resolutions. If you've ever made one you'll know that they rarely work. Putting that much pressure on yourself is doomed to failure as we constantly think about them, discuss them with other people and weaken them, inevitably returning back to our comfortable way of doing things.
This is why if you want to make changes in your life, I suggest simply making them now. If you want to get in shape, go for a new profession, want to find a new relationship, find new ways to make money, or indeed write a book, then you shouldn't wait until the start of a new year to begin these things. You should make a firm commitment to start them right now and imagine how you'll feel when you're fit and healthy, when you're in your dream job, when you're with the partner of your dreams, when you've got the healthy bank account you wanted, when you're holding the hardback version of your book, and really feel it. Because it is that emotion you'll feel that will fire you up into going for what you want. Then any objects in your way will seem to magically move out of the way. And their strength will remain if you keep them yourself.
In to sum up – it's not the seemingly mythical turning of the calendar that will help you in changing your life for the better, not is the enticing dates mentioned by ancient civilizations on big stone tablets.
It is your own desires and beliefs that ultimately create your world.
Which leads to the two golden rules of living in happiness – no matter what pain and suffering you see in the world around you, whether in the news or in fiction, you must believe the world is inherently a good place, where beautiful things and great dreams come true, and that we all have the potential to live gloriously, without pain or misery. And of course – never ever giving up on pursuing what you want in life, no matter how many times you get knocked down. Shoot a thousand arrows at a target and one will eventually hit the bullseye.
Go for it now.
And never give up.
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Martha M. Cozzoli (nee Warholak) age 98, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 in Somerville, New Jersey, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind three daughters, Joan M. Rooney and husband Tom of Annandale, New Jersey; Carol A. Zmuda and husband Henry of Gainesville, Florida; and Sister Mary Grace, FSGM, of Alton, Illinois; nine grandchildren (Joanna, Elizabeth, Nancy, Michael, Kristopher, Timothy, Seann, Joseph and Mary Grace); eleven great-grandchildren and countless nieces and nephews. Her husband, Joseph M. Cozzoli, and her son Frank J. Cozzoli predeceased her.
Born and raised in Jessup, PA, Martha was the youngest of twelve children born to John and Anna (Mudry) Warholak. After graduating from Jessup High School with lots of school spirit, she went on to work in a five & dime and a department store. During World War II, she worked at Franklin Arsenal in Philadelphia where she was a supervisor overseeing the production and inspection of hand grenade time fuses--- proudly keeping our troops safe during wartime. She later worked as a secretary for Boetefuer Decorating where she became acquainted with the priest who would later officiate her marriage.
Martha met her husband Joseph at a family wedding she was invited to attend by her best friend (and sister-in-law) Betty. Joe immediately fell in love with Martha's poise, elegance and charm. The two were married a short year later and remained very much in love during their 57 years of marriage. Martha was the perfect homemaker, supporting and enabling her husband and family to run Cozzoli Machine Company. Martha was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cozzoli Machine Company since 2010 and a former shareholder.
Mrs. Cozzoli had resided in Plainfield for 6 years, North Plainfield for 20 years, and in Warren for 30 years before moving to Somerset in 2003. She was a devout Catholic and member of St. Joseph RC Church in Hillsborough at the time of her death; a former member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jessup, PA; St. Joseph's RC Church in North Plainfield and St. Mary's Stony Hill Church in Watchung.
Martha enjoyed entertaining and hosting parties at her perfectly kept home. She loved spending time with her family and friends, to whom she passed along many traditions and who always called upon her for counsel, guidance and support. She will be greatly missed by all.
The visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 pm at Higgins Home for Funerals 752 Mountain Blvd. Watchung, NJ. Funeral services will begin at 9:00 am at the funeral home followed by a 10:30 am funeral mass at St. Joseph RC Church in Hillsborough. The interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her loving memory to the Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63121 or to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation/BCRF.org.

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Okanagan Orchards and Vineyards
Travel with us for our ever-popular scenic tour of the Okanagan and areas of British Columbia.
Relaxing hot springs, grape to glass wine tour, a ghost town, and orchards are just a few of the countless attractions you will visit on our scenic travels through the mountainous valleys of the Okanagan areas during this 7-day tour.
Pick-up Points:
St. Albert Inn & Suites
Super 8 Edmonton South
Executive Royal Hotel, Leduc
Radisson Hotel Red Deer
Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary West
- Single: $1679.00
- Twin: $1149.00
- Triple: $999.00
- Quad: $929.00
Pricing is based on number of people in your group. Rates below are for the next upcoming departure date. For pricing details about other departures, please click the "View Prices" link next to your desired date in the Departure Dates block to the right.
Applicable taxes may be added at the time of booking.
Tour Details by Day
Day 1 – St. Albert to Three Valley Gap
Meals Included: Supper
Welcome aboard your coach as your tour begins in Edmonton with pick-ups in St. Albert and Leduc. Travel south along Highway 2 with pick-ups in Red Deer and Calgary with a scheduled lunch stop along the way. Sit back and enjoy the magnificent ruggedness of mountains, lakes, and rivers as you cross into beautiful British Columbia and go through Yoho National Park. After stopping in Golden for coffee, it's over Rogers Pass through Revelstoke before arriving at Three Valley Gap Chateau for the evening. Enjoy a meet and greet BBQ supper and ghost town tour before settling down for the evening.
Day 2 – Three Valley Gap to Penticton
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch
Rise and shine to a complimentary breakfast and then we will make our way to Vernon for a visit to Planet B Honey Farm for a mead demonstration and tasting. A short drive down the street will take us to our next stop, Davison's Orchards for a tour and lunch and time to do some shopping (all rooms have fridges so feel free to buy some yummy BC fruit). We will then continue south along beautiful Kalamalka Lake, through Kelowna and ending in Penticton, our home for the next 2 nights. Enjoy a dip in the indoor pool, or perhaps a stroll down by the beach. Or, for those interested, the casino is only a few blocks away!
Day 3 – Osoyoos
Meals Included: None
A trip south to Osoyoos will take us for a tour of the Desert Model Railroad and then allow some free time on your own in Osoyoos. Back on board the coach, we will make our way back towards Pentiction, stopping at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards for a tour and tasting of their exquisite wines. The day will end back in Penticton, where for those interested, we will drop you at the new casino and have a scheduled pickup time, or feel free to go back to the resort and take a stroll along the lake, take a swim in the pool, or soak in the hot tub.
Day 4 – Penticton to Kelowna
Meals Included: None
A morning visit to the S.S. Sicamous will start our day and then we will make our way towards Kelowna. A guided city tour once we arrive will show you this beautiful Okanagan city and then we will stop for lunch. With lunch in your bellies, it is off for a scenic boat cruise with Kelowna Lake Lounge. We will head to the hotel to check in once your boat cruise is completed, and you will have the rest of the afternoon and evening to explore downtown Kelowna. Check out the waterfront park where someone is usually playing the piano, stroll a short way to the Lake City Casino. Your hotel also has complimentary cruiser bikes, beach toys, and board games for your entertainment.
Day 5 – Kelowna
Meals Included: None
After a leisurely morning, we will visit 2 vineyards today and partake in tours and tastings. The remaining afternoon and evening after the tours and tasting will be free to do some more exploring about Kelowna on your own. Drop-offs and pickups a the Orchard Shopping Mall, Lake City Casino, and the hotel will be arranged for those that are interested.
Day 6 – Kelowna to Radium
Meals Included: None
We will be making our way towards Radium today stopping in Sicamous for a complimentary ice cream at the famous Dutchmen Dairy. Continuing onto Revelstoke, we will have a light, guided, walking tour of the historic downtown and then lunch on your own. Our day will end in Radium, and a wonderful soak in the Radium Hot Springs and then onto our hotel for the evening.
Day 7 – Radium to Home Cities
Meals Included: None
With new friends and memories of Beautiful Okanagan, we will make our way back to our home cities today. We will travel back along Hwy. 93 to the Trans Canada to Calgary and then onto Hwy. 2 ending back in St. Albert.


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Raw Video: Holgorsen discusses upcoming battle with Oklahoma
West Virginia University is preparing for a Big 12 battle with Oklahoma in a contest between two Top 10 teams.
During a news conference Tuesday, WVU Coach Dana Holgorsen talked about his team's game Saturday with the Sooners.
WVU, 8-1, is ranked No. 10 while Oklahoma, 8-2, is ranked No. 8.
Accompanying this story is the raw video of Holgorsen's news conference.


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Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
Peabody Energy Corp., up $2 at $30.46
The coal company's first-quarter profit fell on weaker U.S. demand for coal, but its results still beat Wall Street's expectations.
Boston Scientific Corp., up 31 cents at $5.85
The maker of medical devices said that its net income leaped in the first quarter compared to the same period a year earlier.
Southwest Airlines Co., up 34 cents at $8.23
The airline said it earned $98 million in the first quarter, helped by deals that were meant to dull the pain of higher jet fuel prices.
Stanley Black & Decker Inc., down $5.58 at $72.91
The maker of tools, locks, fasteners and other hardware products said that its first-quarter profit fell despite higher sales.
eBay Inc., up $4.75 at $40.62
Thanks to higher revenue from its PayPal business, the e-commerce website said that its first-quarter net income grew 20 percent.
Human Genome Sciences Inc., up $7 at $14.17
The drug developer rejected an unsolicited $2.59 billion takeover bid from GlaxoSmithKline, saying it undervalues the company.
Overstock.com Inc., up 37 cents at $5.90
The Salt Lake City-based online retailer said that it returned to a profit in its fiscal first quarter as its operating expenses dropped.
Great Wolf Resorts Inc., up 26 cents at $7.42
Private equity firm KSL Capital Partners raised its bid for the water park operator again, topping an offer from Apollo Global.


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Explore the grandeur of northern California for 24 days! Hike through the Shasta-Trinity Alps, one of the most beautiful wilderness areas we visit. Experience immense bonding with your new friends while whitewater rafting the Middle and Upper Klamath River. Mountain bike and rock climb in the shadows of Mt. Shasta before preparing for a summit attempt of this famous California 14er. Discover why the Lost Coast is aptly named while backpacking along secluded beaches. Finish your trip with a day hike among the world's most majestic trees in Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
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Backpack in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
The Trinity Alps range was named after its more famous European counterpart due to its spectacular granite peaks and domes. Spend four days wandering through valleys carved by glaciers long ago. In the afternoon, cool off with a refreshing swim in one of the region's hundreds of alpine lakes! At night, settle in with your new best friends, blanketed by the brightest stars you've ever seen.
Whitewater raft the Upper Klamath River
Head a bit north to southern Oregon to ride the nonstop flow of the Upper Klamath. Drop down more than 30 class III and IV rapids on this Wild and Scenic River, surrounded by the volcano-peppered Cascade Range. This one is a thrill ride!
Mountain bike at Lake Siskiyou
No matter your skill level, all students love to ride around Lake Siskiyou. Nestled at the foot of 14,179-foot Mt. Shasta, you can choose to ride the fun downhills or take a mellower approach on more beginner-friendly tracks as you alternately wind through thickly forested areas and wide-open trails.
Rock climb at Cantara Rocks
This beautiful riverside crag has routes for all abilities. Progress in difficulty as you feel ready, and when it's time to cool off, jump into one of several swimming holes in the Sacramento River just a few yards away!
Summit attempt of Mt. Shasta
We spend three memorable days on this huge, 14,162-foot mountain that commands the landscape of northern California. First, learn how to use ice axes and crampons in "snow school." Then for our summit attempt, we wake up when it's still dark to start our hike—our reward is the most vibrant sunrise you've ever seen.
Note: Depending on snowpack, we may take alternate routes or peaks (like Mt. Shastina, 12,329 feet) to ensure safe passage.
Whitewater raft the Middle Klamath River
Spend three days bonding with your friends paddling inflatable kayaks and rafts down the Middle Klamath, the second-largest river in the state. Hop out of your raft and hike to some of the coolest waterfalls you've ever splashed around in, and gather around beautiful campsites at night. Top it all off with splash wars while you're surrounded by dramatic, lush greenery!
Backpack the Lost Coast
Immerse yourself in the wildness of the most untouched stretch of beach in the country. Journey for four days among black sand and pebbly beaches and hop over barnacled boulders. Learn how to read a tide table, with steep cliffs on one side, and the vast expanse of the Pacific on the other. Some days may have bluebird skies, while on others you'll stroll in and out of mystical fog. This is one magical hike you and your friends will never, ever forget.
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- Airfare to and from
- Trip insurance
- Personal clothing and items (see our packing list here)
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Jacob loves Adventure Treks! It's an incredible opportunity for him to find himself, develop his leadership skills, and explore his independence. And we love Adventure Treks! Jacob said this community was amazing and the best one yet. He wishes he could be on an AT trip year-round.
I decided for Emma to return because of the great experience we've had with Adventure Treks over the years. I trust that she is well taken care of and exposed to challenges both physically and mentally in a safe environment. She returned with a contagious energy, and she said her community was excellent. She loved the Lost Coast.
My wife Janice and I have been extremely pleased to support Adventure Treks and Camp Pinnacle. Both summer programs have earned a special place in our hearts for the enrichment in basic life values imparted to each of the children during their summer interactions with the highly professional administrative personnel; competent, enthusiastic and well-trained staff; outstanding camp facilities; and challenging outdoor treks. It is our hope that the foundation in outdoor appreciation and leadership skills gained at AT over six years will allow our oldest granddaughter to succeed in a high adventure career of her choice. Our younger granddaughter has a few more years to attend AT and is looking forward to next year in Alaska. Janice and I will continue to support Camp Pinnacle and Adventure Treks as long as the grandchildren request the experience. Given the track record, I believe I will be pleased in sending our grandchildren to Adventure Treks and Camp Pinnacle for the next 15 years.
AT provides amazing relationships with fellow students and instructors and a sense of accomplishment and confidence after completing challenges. The challenges and opportunities for growth students encounter on AT trips are rare in today's world. Ali pushes herself, gains confidence, and increases her community building skill set every time she immerses herself in the outdoors and experiences an AT adventure.
Nina came back to Adventure Treks because of the caliber of field staff and program direction staff, quality of community created, and ability to engage fully in nature and make it fun. AT helps my daughter discover her best self and helps her have fun at the same time.
Ruby returned to Adventure Treks because I love the independence and confidence that she gains from AT trips! I love it that Ruby meets and bonds with new friends from all over. She also becomes very determined to accomplish the goals that the trips set for her. AT offers new experiences with both people and physical challenges that demonstrate to my daughter that she can do anything she sets her mind to!
Jacob came back to Adventure Treks because he has had the most incredible experiences and has grown so much as a person on his prior trips. This is a life-changing experience for our son. He has developed a tremendous amount of confidence and maturity on his AT trips and he has the best time climbing, paddling, biking, backpacking, cooking, eating and developing new friendships. He described his community as having great instructors, diverse, inclusive, everyone gels, tight-knit.
Adventure Treks is a fun outdoor adventure program that teaches teens responsibility, leadership, support for community and how to be their very best. Mason loves the activities, the community, and the leaders. It inspires him.
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Today Darwin is turning 204 years old and while many of us are celebrating his great achievements there is also a more somber side to this day. After Darwin published his theory of evolution almost 154 years ago it rapidly became the accepted scientific theory for explaining the origins of biological diversity. While evolutionary biologists still debate about the finer details of the evolutionary process there is no controversy whatsoever about the validity of the theory as a whole. Despite this, it remains controversial and plagued by misconceptions among the general public. This in itself is one important reason why we need to continue drawing attention to Darwin's birthday to promote science literacy and dispel misconceptions.
Scientific literacy starts in school (or preferably even earlier) and, unfortunately, so do some misconceptions about evolutionary biology. As a teacher, how do you teach natural selection and adaptation when even the text books get it wrong sometimes or purposefully convey ambiguity and erroneous information? Well, for one, as a teacher you do not need to use the textbook, or as my EDSE 352 instructor said, "The textbook is not the Program of Study!". My mentor teacher, Ms. H., embodied this idea last week when she decided to forgo using the chapter on astronomy in her grade 9 textbook because it was outdated (e.g. still classifying Pluto as a planet even though it was kicked out of the planetary club seven years ago) and had her students do a project on the topics covered in the unit. Obviously, as my recent post clearly shows, teachers have a need for resources on natural selection and evolution that are more carefully vetted than run-of-the-mill textbooks.
A few notable resources with teaching material on evolution are worth mentioning;
Science classrooms are unique learning environments unlike any other classrooms. As a matter of fact, some things only happen in science classrooms. Here is a collection of event that happened in my own science classroom over the last school year. It's a growing list, so check back for updates.
Report from yours truly live-tweeting and navigating the melee at GETCA 2015 (Annual Greater Edmonton Teachers' Conference).
Can a pencil be more than just your average run of the mill pencil? The legendary Palomino Blackwing Pearl can take a student or teacher's writing to new heights. We have taken a batch of the Pearls for a spin and are blown away by how much writing and sketching can be transformed by this unassuming pencil.
Dr. Pineda's Classroom is going YouTube with the release of its first screencast on the exciting topic of calculating percents. Only time will tell if this is the start of something big and shiny or just a passing fad.
After several weeks working on setting up habitats for new classroom animals the big day finally arrived. The newest addition to our classroom include aquatic denizens in our new aquarium and a teenage bearded dragon with lots of attitude and no table manners.


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Much has been composed about the right golf hold in golf direction books in the course of the last one hundred years or something like that. Practically every golf guideline book has a section on the most proficient method to take in the right golf grasp, but there are such a significant number of golfers who have holds that are far from being right. In this article I will reveal insight into what to do to build up a right golf grasp that will definitely enhance your golf shot-production consistency, prompting more golf certainty when you play and practice.
Before I start however, I need to educate you concerning golf lies that are being spread about the golf grasp. There are two unmistakable styles of golf grasp; one is for the PGA visit golfer or the first class novice golfer, and the other is for the normal novice or social golfer. It is a mislead imagine that a high impede beginner golfer should utilize the hold that a visit golfer employments. The explanation behind this is visit golf swings are exceptionally created to hit golf shots over long separations precisely. The entire reason for The Player Tour swing is to shoot low golf scores reliably, so their grasp is finely tuned to their individual swing style. It is remarkable to see a visit golfer with an ineffectively framed grasp since they know how essential the hands are in controlling both the club face and club head amid the golf swing. Novice golfers don't go after competition prize cash, so their objectives are distinctive to that of visit pro's. A large portion of the beginner golfers that go to my golf school essentially need to hit longer and straighter shots so they can play nearer to their golf disable. A beginner golfer has an impair so they can contend with different golfers with handicaps running from low to high. Professionals and novices play a similar amusement, yet have altogether different objectives and methods for going about it when all is said and done.
The fundamental contrast between the expert hold and the beginner grasp is the way the hands are put on the golf club in connection to the club confront. Golf grasps in golf direction books are frequently portrayed as 'solid,' 'unbiased' and 'frail,' which generally alludes to the situation of the left hand on the hold, and what number of knuckles of the hand can be seen. More knuckles indicating implies a more grounded grasp and less knuckles demonstrating implies a weaker hold. By and by I trust along these lines of portraying the golf grasp is inaccurate. I like to think about the golf holding styles as either, palm of the hand style, or, fingers of the hand style. I would say, excessively numerous beginners have a more palm of the hand style of grasp, which regularly prompts a cut ball. You can't settle a cut shot or increment you driver remove with a palm of the hand style of golf grasp. This style be that as it may, suits visit players since it causes them to diminish extreme hand and club movement, giving them more control over their ball flight, which is in reality more essential to them than hitting the golf ball further. Novice golfers really require more hand movement to fix golf shots and hit the ball further. The right golf grasp for novices golfers who need to settle a cut, lessen sideways turn on their golf shots, and increment the separation of their irons and woods is to receive the fingers of the hand style. This hold style completes two things that almost every novice golfer needs to improve.
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John Boehner, Speaker of the House, minced no words in his response to Barack Obama's second inaugural address. Boehner said:
Given what we heard yesterday about the president's vision for his second term, it's pretty clear to me that he knows he can't do any of that as long as the House is controlled by Republicans. So we're expecting over the next 22 months to be the focus of this administration as they attempt to annihilate the Republican Party. And let me just tell you, I do believe that is their goal — to just shove us into the dustbin of history.
Boehner discussed Obama's refusal to address the national deficit in any serious way, referencing the "fiscal cliff" negotiations that went nowhere last year. He explained:
In our meetings before Christmas, the president was so tired of me talking about when we were going to deal with an entitlement crisis that he looked at me and said: 'Boehner, we don't have a spending problem. We have a healthcare problem.' It gives you some idea of the challenge that we're facing. For a guy who's run up the deficit 60 percent — 60 percent of the deficit has occurred under his watch — when you see this, and then you hear him say: 'I am not going to negotiate on the debt limit. I am not going to deal with the debt limit. That's Congress's problem!' … Frankly, I think it's irresponsible.
Boehner's remarks were made to the Ripon Society, a Republican think tank. He outlined his approach in fighting Obama, which entailed accepting the fact that the GOP is in the minority, and thus cannot run their agenda through Congress but can stop Obama from implementing his:
We're going to have to make some big decisions about how we as a party take on this challenge. Where's the ground that we fight on? Where's the ground that we retreat on? Where are the smart fights? Where are the dumb fights that we have to stay away from? We've got a lot of big decisions to make. We've got the debt limit facing us and the sequester hits on March 1st. If all that isn't enough, the government runs out of money on March 27th. No one really knows what will happen. But I'm not quite sure I want to look over the edge of the cliff when it comes to the debt limit. All I know is I'm up for the fight.


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Gift Guide: Top Mobile Accessories for Teens
There's a lot more your teens can do with the typical smartphone than simply texting, checking email and browsing the Internet.
There are accessories let them explore the world around them, enjoy music or simply enhance the look of their device. The following guide is designed to give you a glimpse at some of the options available from Verizon.
Parrot® MiniDrones Airborne Night Drone-SWAT
Unexpected day off from school and looking for some fun? Turn your teen's smartphone into control central to navigate the Parrot® MiniDrones Airborne Night Drone-SWAT.
Piloted from your teen's compatible iOS or Android™ device, SWAT's on-board, wide-angle VGA camera (480x640) streams live, airborne video your kids will want to share with their friends. The ultra-compact drone even flies at night, thanks to its two powerful headlights. Teens will have hours of fun as SWAT turns right, turns left and performs flips with amazing stability. Navigation is as easy as swiping the device's screen
Parrot MiniDrones-Max Jumping Race Drone
While SWAT performs its feats in the air, the Max Jumping Race Drone carries out its tricks, spins and jumps on the ground. Also piloted from your teen's compatible iOS or Android™ device, Max leaps up to 2.4 feet high and can even turn 180 degrees in the blink of an eye. The kids will enjoy using the embedded, wide-angle VGA (480x640) mini-camera to send photos and video directly to their smartphones or tablets. Images are saved on the robot's internal 4GB flash memory.* And this MiniDrone's microphone and speaker catches and broadcasts audio.
*Transferred on a computer via the embedded Micro USB connector.
GoPro Hero4
Suggest your teen abandon the couch and create their own adventure. And, remind them to grab their GoPro Hero4 as they head out the door.
Ready for your teen's most extreme adventures, these feature-packed action cameras have super high video and photo resolution for stunning quality and are designed for use under even the most extreme conditions.
The cameras are even waterproof up to 131 feet, so their aquatic adventures don't have to reside just in their memories. Plus, the built-in Wi-Fi lets your teen upload the footage to their smartphone.
The GoPro HERO4 Black Edition records ultra high resolution, high frame rate 4K30, 2.7K50 and 1080o120 video. It also provides extremely fast performance – 2 x faster than the GoPro HERO3 Black Edition. This includes faster video frame rates and a more powerful processor.
The GoPro HERO4 Silver Edition features a built-in touch display for framing shots and adjusting settings and captures great video at 1080p60 and 720p120 resolution.
The Otterbox® Defender Series Case for iPhone 6
Is your teen tough on their phone case? No problem. The Otterbox® Defender Series Case for iPhone 6 is up to the task.
Super durable, the case has three layers of protection. The outer layer absorbs impact from drops and bumps. Next, the two-piece internal shell snaps around your teen's phone while foam pads add cushioning. A built-in screen protector guards against scratches and smudges.
The case also has rubber tabs that block dust and dirt from entering the charging port, headphone jack and volume control.
Ultimate Ears UE MEGABOM
Big on sound, yet small enough to fit in a bag or backpack, the UE MEGABOOM portable wireless speaker by Ultimate Ears is the perfect tagalong.
Able to get the party started in a heartbeat, this cutting-edge speaker will have your teen's music playing all around them as it blasts amazing 360-degree sound with deep, heart pounding bass.
Dual passive radiators, performance drivers and advanced digital signal processing come together perfectly to drive loud, rich, clear and balanced sound, giving your playlist renewed life.
They can even wander up to 100 feet away and still maintain connection to the UE MEGABOOM with the speaker's extended Bluetooth range.
mophie powerstation®
The mophie powerstation keeps a smartphone running smoothly with minimal time spent in the charger. This external battery offers the burst of energy needed for a quick charge while away from an outlet.
The powerstation has a 4000 mAh power capacity, which offers plenty of life for your kids' phones. Its compatibility with most USB-charged devices makes it ideal for a wide variety of smartphone users.


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The Missing Character Crisis
Crisis averted. In the span of a week I stumbled in drafting my WIP, dove into crisis control, abandoned the story (temporarily), penned a novella, and returned to the WIP. Continue Reading →
Crisis averted. In the span of a week I stumbled in drafting my WIP, dove into crisis control, abandoned the story (temporarily), penned a novella, and returned to the WIP. Continue Reading →
I took the plunge. In the end, I write for me and this is what Me wanted to do. The backstory story I started last month (and also finished last Continue Reading →
*A glance at my protagonist, Vistanna Ravinka Martavian. Half shadow, half light, halfway between a place that was and never was. Seeing thru darkness, suppressing light, illumination on a leash Continue Reading →
Backstory. In the past I've tried all manner of approaches, from making a list of points to creating a more formal outline to writing a narrative outline, which I still Continue Reading →
Outside the bedroom, Merelda Phlane leaned her head back against the wall and resisted the desire to conjure a demon who'd end the torment each night brought. Losing the love Continue Reading →
The Pannulus map is done, but more important, it's done far ahead of schedule. Another map? Yup, but the story for this one is different than the other two. The Continue Reading →
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Recently, I was contacted by myself and asked if I was interested in being interviewed, and after some messaging back and forth, a time was set when we'd be together. Continue Reading →
Tears on the page where hearts do roam, yet, even as I'm resting my eyes I'm wondering who in a world falling into darkness would want to read hopeful fantasy Continue Reading →
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I love orchids and I love sunflowers, they're so big, bright and make me think of all things happy and romantic. But which of these flowers would I use in my wedding decorations? Since there are so many options to choose from, here's a neat little list of the most popular wedding flowers.
These gorgeous flowers can really turn your wedding venue into a magical space:
Let's start with my personal favourite- Orchids!
Purple is a common colour used at Indian weddings and fits in well with the general air of opulence and grandeur we wish to project at this occasion. If you want to channel the power of purple but not go overboard (like draping the venue with heavy purple velvet curtains, making it look like a scene from Arabian Nights), use exotic orchids in your floral arrangements. Purple, Pink & White Orchids arranged tastefully can create a rich, elegant theme throughout your space.
Not the norm at Indian weddings, let's check out the happy Sunflower!
Large, cheery and vibrant, sunflowers are an ideal choice for an Indian wedding for a multitude of reasons. First off, according to "The Language Of Flowers", Sunflowers represent adoration- which is perfect for the occasion! Second, they have very strong stalks which can help them stand tall in your arrangements. However, make sure to ask for sunflowers that are bred specifically for flower arrangements as typical garden varieties drop a lot of pollen. Make sure to tell your florist that you want pollen-free sunflowers and you're good to go!
Let's not forget the all time classic, Roses!
We often fear that roses might be a bit cliché for a wedding but in reality, they are not a traditional Indian flower. They are sometimes used in Indian-American weddings but are not a common sight at traditional Indian weddings. Red roses symbolize love and desire, but roses come in a variety of colours and each have their own meaning. For example, the white rose represents purity and innocence.
Here's a look at some meanings:
- Dark red rose: deep emotion, beauty, devotion
- White rose: purity, innocence, reverence, silence
- Pink rose: grace, happiness, gentleness
- Yellow rose: joy, friendship, the promise of a new beginning
- Orange rose: desire and enthusiasm
- Lavender rose: love at first sight
- Coral rose: friendship, modesty, sympathy
Combine them with jasmine, delphiniums, freesias or really whatever you like to create stunning arrangements.
Speaking of Jasmine!
These flowers are said to mean "Sweet love". In addition to creating a dreamy environment, these white flowers smell fantastic and will really add to the wedding ambience. Some brides weave the small, white jasmine flowers, sometimes known as mallipoo, into garlands to wear in their hair. These little buds are considered good luck and a sign of future prosperity and fortune.
Want to go a different way? Well, we've listed some more gorgeous flowers below to choose from!
Chrysanthemums represent cheerfulness and, luckily for us, are available in many colours from white, to yellow and gold, pink, orange, bronze, deep red, maroon, violet and purple. Some chrysanthemums are a mix of two and even more colours! Chrysanthemums symbolize long life, joy and optimism, and are very sturdy flowers for bouquets and garlands which make them perfect for a wedding.
Lately, this flower is becoming more common at Indian weddings. Also known as Larkspur, this is a genus of approximately 300 species of perennial flowering plants in the buttercup family! Its flowers vary in colours from purple and blue to red, white or yellow, and are said to mean "a welcoming, open heart".
Freesias are an ideal wedding flower. They are relatively inexpensive and long-lasting. They come in a multitude of bright colors and have a light fragrance. Use them as a filler with more costly flowers or weave them into garlands. Freesias symbolize love, innocence and thoughtfulness.
Gerbera Daisy
Daisies represent innocence and hope, perfect for starting a new journey such as a marriage. Bright, sturdy and cheerful, gerbera daisies make beautiful flowers for an Indian wedding. They come in a variety of colours and look fresh even after several days, and are best for a casual Indian wedding.
Hydrangeas come in white, green, purple or blue. They're an excellent wedding flower because of their large size. They look extravagant when massed together and make lovely centerpieces.
These cheery flowers are a commonly seen at Indian weddings and would look great if mixed with other flowers to create bright contrasting arrangements. Use small marigolds to make garlands or even to shower over the newly wedded couple. Try out large French marigolds in bouquets.
Mix & Match!
We suggest you mix and match it up to create some stunning and unique flower arrangements to truly making the wedding-scape your very own! Afterall, Koskii is all about helping you be the bride you want to be. Let your individuality shine!
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Story goes that Fortune Joseph Petoit-Groffier's studio and darkroom were sealed off in an unused part of his estate and later discovered in pristine condition. It is the oldest known intact lab, with some chemistry bottles dating back to 1840 – '41.
Click here to learn about the Photographic Studio and Lab of Fortune Joseph Petiot-Groffier.
This article appears on the website of Maison Nicephore Niepce, a National Heritage Site in France preserved by the Photography School Speos. The Maison is where Niepce took the first documented photograph and is open to the public from July 1st through August 31st. Click here for more information.
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*Does the Friday makeup review dance* Hello gorgeous people! Welcome to a new makeup from your's truly today I'm bringing you an eyeshadow single that lives a double life as a highlighter.
Wet n Wild is so incredibly affordable I had no choice but to try at least one of their 1 dollar eyeshadow singles! I bought the white eyeshadow single because I thought it would be a really good base for when I want a bright eyeshadow look. When I tried out this eyeshadow and started using it, I realized this shadow was a bit more of a highlighter when blended in.
This shadow has an iridescence to it, versus being a matte white shadow. If I were to blend it in, instead of pat it in, the shadow leaves behind a glow that's actually really similar to theWet n Wild Illuminating Palette I reviewed. The formula of the illuminating palette and this shadow are really close in texture as well. What do you guys think of the Wet n Wild eyeshadow singles, by the way leave a comment below if you want to see me try and use this as a highlighter.


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Selling your home can be emotionally challenging. Buyers will come into your home and criticize a place that has probably become more than just four walls and a roof to you, and then, they will offer you less money than you think your home is worth.
A first home sellers can make some mistakes, here are some tips to avoid them:
Contracts: it is very prudent to accept only one offer at a time. If a buyer comes with a conditional offer on the sale of his house, you can accept a second offer with sending a written notification of 48 to 72 hours to the first buyer.
Emotion: When selling your home start thinking of yourself as a homeseller rather than as the home's owner. By looking at the transaction from a purely financial perspective, you'll distance yourself from the emotional aspects of selling the home.
Price: setting the right asking price of your home is key. Buyers will do a comparable listing, remember when you bought this house, you have done a market analysis to figure out a fair offering price? Buyers will do this for your home. Set it right!!!!
Hiding problems: Any problem with the property will be uncovered during the buyer's inspection, so, DO NOT HIDE THEM. Either fix the problems,or price the property below market value, or list the property at a normal price and offer the buyer a credit to fix the problems. To avoid costly surprises, have your home inspected before listing it.
Forgetting to clear the snow: Snow can look beautiful on trees, but driveways and walkways should be cleared as soon as the flakes fall. Buyers should be able to move freely during the visit. It's important to remember all the outdoor paths and patios around your home.
Unqualified Buyer: you can expect a buyer to bring a pre-approval letter from a mortgage lender showing that he is qualified to buy the home. Signing a contract with a buyer whose purchase of your home is contingent on the sale of his or her own property may also put you in a serious bind if you need to close by a particular date.
Visits: Same problem should not be repeated during the next visit. Each visit provides an opportunity to improve the next visit.
Pets: before you start welcoming visitors into your home, try to keep your pets outside the house, or send them to stay with relatives until visitors leave.
Not accommodating potential buyers: you need to accommodate all potential buyers, even if it is inconvenient for you. You have to clean the house before every visit. A buyer won't know and won't care if your house was clean last week if it isn't clean when he or she views it. Stay focused on the price.


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Easter Egg Fantasy Escape is an exciting new point and click item retrieval escape game developed by Games 2 Rule for an awesome retrieval attempt and overall escape fun!
Easter is coming, and you're currently waiting for your messenger to arrive in your village delivering some Easter eggs from the forest nearby for this special occasion. Finally! The messenger arrived, handed-over the eggs, and left quickly. As you go counting the eggs, you felt something weird about its packaging, you found a hole in the bottom of it! Oh no, this can't be good.
Now, you know very much that because of this hole, an egg or two fell from it! And your hunch is telling you that the last egg is currently at the forest somewhere. Up to this point, there's no time to argue. You must find that last egg deep inside the forest and be very careful, for the forest is actually covered with wild animals that can potentially kill! Good luck!This game is from Games 2 Rule.


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Anthony Taylor will take charge of a Watford game for the second time this season when he officiates the Hornets clash with Manchester City.
The 38-year-old ref was the man in the middle for Watford's season opener, which saw them draw 3-3 in a pulsating clash with Liverpool last month.
On that occasion he brandished three yellow cards and has shown a total of 15 bookings in four outings this season.
The Golden Boys have a less than favourable record in games Taylor has taken charge of, winning just two of the previous nine games he has been referee for.
Last season saw them suffer a 4-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur as well as picking up a 3-2 win over Everton in December when Taylor officiated.


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May 2014Chips with multiple processors, called multicore chips, have caused a resurgence of interest in parallel computing. Multicores are now available in servers, PCs, laptops, embedded systems, and mobile devices. ...
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Following a long absence from our screens, Doctor Who made a triumphant return in 2005 with lead stars Christopher Eccleston (Ninth Doctor) and Billie Piper (Rose Tyler) and Moffat's predecessor Russell T Davies at the helm.
Speaking at yesterday's Cardiff premiere of Series 8 opener Deep Breath, Moffat recalled his feelings on the programme's return:
"It was Russell doing it in those days, and I was lucky enough to write a two parter. I was absolutely confident, because I wasn't in the firing line. I read Russell's first script, which was so brilliant, it was exactly right. It was perfectly faithful to the old show, and yet it was the new show, and I remember thinking this is going to be the biggest show on television. I told them they had nothing to worry about: easy for me to say, they just looked pale and terrified in the way I now look pale and terrified."The success of last year's 50th anniversary special The Day of the Doctor has left fans eager for a similar celebration in 2015 to mark 10 years since the show's television revival, but Moffat appears to have put those rumours to rest, although still leaving a glimmer of hope:
"We've only just done the 50th! After the huge fuss over 50 years of Doctor Who, I think it's time to settle down and move forwards. So we're not planning that…unless I'm lying."At the same event Moffat also shared his surprise at how much the show has grown in popularity over the past decade:
"Russell said 'we could get 10 years out of this'. None of us could imagine that nearly ten years later it would be getting a bigger and bigger reaction every year. So that's just phenomenal, absolutely amazing. It's terrifying, but dear God I will miss these days when I'm back on BBC 28."Would you like to see a 10th anniversary special in 2015? Let us know in the comments below!
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University Unitarian Church
Seattle, Washington
The University Unitarian Church's new space is envisioned as one that is flexible, accessible, sustainable, and full of natural light and fresh air. This renovation and expansion of a building originally designed by architect Paul Hayden Kirk will help to support a growing congregation, creating more welcoming entrances and cultivating indoor and outdoor spaces that allow for mixed, shared uses between programs and a greater sense of integration for the congregation. The design embraces simplicity, offering a peaceful reflection of University Unitarian's legacy in the Northwest.


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you know those types of friends you just click with? well, these are those types of friends. we met them after moving here through one of our favorite teachers back in california. her brother and his family lived here in nashville and have two kids, same ages as our older two. we met, hung out, and haven't stopped since. the kids are all best friends and we love spending time with them. they are some of our closest friends and we are so thankful for their friendship. (and now our teacher and her family live here too!)
about the surprise… i LOVE hosting parties, and i especially love surprising people. not everyone loves surprises, i've learned, so i don't always suggest them. but, when deana suggested doing a surprise birthday party for paul i was thrilled. he thought they were just coming over for dinner, only to walk into a house full of friends and family waiting to celebrate him. it was a small, sweet gathering with the dearest of friends.
paul loves mexican food so we made these favorite tacos that deana introduced us to and we often have together. this time we used tritip for the beef and they were our favorite. deana made her super-delicious guacamole, and robin made the best homemade salsa. we had assorted sides, and oodles of candy since that's how we like parties to be – and the birthday boy happens to as well. we had assorted cheesecake for dessert with andy's mexican chocolate ice cream. the girls helped hang fringed streamers and all the kids blew up as many balloons as their little breaths could. it was a fiesta to be remembered.
we loved having this surprise party for paul, but most of all just spending time together with each of these families. they are all such a huge reason we love it here in nashville. having our own little family community where we all love each other and spending time together is really, really special. and of course, ottilie loves being the center of attention for everyone to fall in love with. until the next celebration of friendship and life!
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2017 Toyota Camry Changes
2017 Toyota Camry Changes
|2017 Toyota Camry
We anticipate to see the new-generation of this impressive mid-size sedan in late 2016 or early 2017, most likely called the 2017 Toyota Camry.
2015 Camry Changes
Other than of the brand-new platform and upgraded exterior, the 2017 Toyota Camry will certainly get a significant powertrain remodeling. Compared with the present 3.5-liter V-6 that makes 268 horse power and 248 lb-ft, the turbo-four must enhance fuel economy of the 2017 Camry in between 15-20 percent. In addition, when we include the truth that that the TNGA architecture indicates the light-weight products, the total fuel economy of the next-generation Camry might quickly go over 30 percent.
|2017 Toyota Camry Changes
This year design has actually recived an impressive styling, so the revamped 2017 Toyota Camry might quickly acquire a lot of information. In addition, although unofficial, the next-gen Camry must come a little bit larger.
In any case, the 2017 Toyota Camry truly guarantees some huge modifications, which will certainly make it more competitive and engaging at the mid-size sedan market.