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The United States Commerce Department released figures today that show a softening in the new housing market. This following Tuesday's report that existing home sales showed a slight decline for the month of March. The Commerce Department stated that sales dropped 14.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted rate of 384,000 which is the second straight month of decline.
At the same time, prices for new homes actually increased by 12.6 percent to $290,000 compared to the same period one year ago. When builders can command higher prices during declining unit volume it indicates that builders are charging more to make up for the lack of sales, the cost to construct including materials and labor have gone up or any combination of either.
New and existing housing sales are a key driver in the economy and a strong spring is hoped for to pull the economy out of its tepid performance. When a contract for a new home is signed, workers are needed to build the home, materials are required and property taxes and permit fees collected. This also means that other industries benefit when a home sells such as furniture, appliances and outdoor equipment.
The decline is perhaps due to the severe winter much of the country endured and March was no exception but the data suggests that we could be in for a rather long summer if the March numbers don't prove to be an anomaly. April new home sales will be reported in late May. If the economy begins to turn south and the stock market loses momentum and erases much of its gains, it could give the Fed more pause when deciding when and if to halt the quantitative easing program later this fall. It's not very likely that will happen but if we do see a slowdown it's certainly more than a possibility.
That will mean rates for real estate investors and home buyers of all stripes should continue to enjoy lower mortgage rates well into the fourth quarter of this year.


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CDC Whistleblower Exposes CDC Lies
Port Washington, New York (PRWEB) September 30, 2014
A report regarding a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study regarding autism ties to specific vaccinations, according to an August 28, 2014 CNN report.
The study has led to increasing controversy. A Focus Autism report dated September 11, 2014 indicates that, according to two CDC whistleblowers, statistically significant information may have been left out of study findings concerning research that involved the mumps, measles, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and the vaccine's ties to autism and African American boys. Study author, Brian Hooker, a biochemical engineer, has come forward to say that he discovered that African-American boys given the MMR vaccination before they reached 24 months were more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Hooker said he reviewed the same data on which the 2004 study conducted by the CDC was based. The 2004 study, conducted by the CDC's National Immunization Program, was published in the journal Pediatrics. Hooker said his research began after he was contacted by one of the CDC's original study authors, William Thompson, in November 2013. Thompson, who has worked at the CDC since 1998, is a senior scientist with the agency, according to CNN.
Hooker said the increased autism risk for African-American boys he discovered was not identified in the CDC study. The reason for this, said Hooker, is because the researchers–which included Thompson–limited the number of participants included in their analysis. This, according to Thompson, altered the results. "I regret that my co-authors and I omitted statistically significant information in our 2004 article," Thompson said in a statement sent to CNN by his lawyer. "I have had many discussions with Dr. Brian Hooker over the last 10 months regarding studies the CDC has carried out regarding vaccines and neurodevelopmental outcomes, including autism spectrum disorders. I share his belief that CDC decision-making and analyses should be transparent."
The 2004 DeStefano et al. study appeared in The American Academy of Pediatrics' journal, Pediatrics, on July 15, 2003.
According to Parker Waichman LLP, whistleblowers are crucial to detecting and stopping potential wrongdoings, which may lead to public harm. This case is another example of whistleblowers exposing alleged or potential wrongdoings in an effort to protect and advise the public.
Dr. Frank DeStefano, who led the 2004 study, said that while he and his colleagues stand by their findings, he does intend on reviewing his notes before deciding if another data analysis should be conducted, according to CNN.
"It appears as if by omitting data relating to one of the study's demographics, the research results were skewed," said Gary Falkowitz, Managing Attorney at Parker Waichman LLP. "The whistleblowers in this matter have provided deeper insight into the research conducted by the CDC concerning the MMR vaccine and its potential association with autism."
Autism Speaks describes autism as a general term for a group of complex brain development disorders that are described as leading to difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. Some autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may be tied to intellectual disability, motor coordination challenges, and attention and physical health issues that may include sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances.
Parker Waichman LLP supports efforts to protect whistleblowers and offers free legal evaluations to those individuals who believe their companies may be involved in wrongdoings. If you believe that a consumer product manufacturer, a medical device maker, or a pharmaceutical company is committing fraudulent activities and would like to maintain your anonymity, we encourage you to contact us at the firm's Whistleblower page at yourlawyer.com or call 1-800-LAW-INFO (1-800-529-4636).


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Monday, 7 July 2008
Taking some unexpected cuttings.
I never thought of growing basil from cuttings like this, but I am going to pot these up as an experiment and see how they grow.
Will let you know what happens ( oh the giddy whirl of excitement which is my life... ;-)


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Bruce Springsteen among "People" magazine's "25 Most Intriguing People of 2017"
More than four decades into his career, Bruce Springsteen continues to excite and intrigue music fans. So perhaps it's no surprise that People magazine included The Boss on its list of the "25 Most Intriguing People of 2017."
People points out that Bruce was chosen for the tally because after publishing a bestselling memoir, Born to Run, in 2016, he's now "the hottest ticket on the Great White Way," thanks to his Springsteen on Broadway show. The intimate series of performances, which premiered in October, has been extended all the way through June 2018.
The 68-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer told People that he has no plans to put away his guitar anytime soon. "I've got a job where thousands of people call my name," he said. "Why would I retire from that?"
Others who appear on People's "Most Intriguing" list include pop stars Arianna Grande and Rihanna, rapper Cardi B, country singer and The Voice host Blake Shelton, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Joe Biden, John McCain, Julia Roberts, Jordan Peele, Nicole Kidman, Jimmy Kimmel, Colin Kaepernick and Gal Gadot.
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OPPAM is the acronym for 'Orca-compatible Python Programming Accessibility Module.' It is a simple IDE for Python developed exclusively for the blind. Orca had no good support for Python IDEs and that's why Nandakumar has created a new one with a user-friendly interface.
Please read How to Use? before using OPPAM.OPPAM for 32 bit
Download and install the appropriate package for your computer. Open OPPAM by typing oppam in the dash, as you open other programs. The large text area (white) is where you enter the source code. Press Ctrl+Tab to select the Run button and press spacebar to activate it. Now you can hear the output of the program.


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Foot fetish is one of the most popular types of fetishes in the world. Millions of people love to watch videos with feet in the main role and they value when their partner has got sexy feet. I am one of those guys, who just couldn't live without a proper dose of feet each day. What exactly do I have in mind? Well, if you want to know my story, in this short article you will be familiarized with my own beginnings with foot fetish and the reasons why I keep going back to these amazing times, where I initially started to like barefoot videos.
As I already told you guys, this post will not make my blog any more different. I will just provide you with some extra info about me. Why did it all start? What made me like barefoot porns and shots in movies with sexy feet? Well, I can say that it's all started one day on holidays when I was on the beach. I never liked sunbathing or participating in any activities by the sea. However, once I saw a beautiful girl, whose feet were so gorgeous, so amazing, I just couldn't help myself but stare. Because of that I was a regular visitor on that beach, hoping I can admire other marvels of nature. Since that moment I knew this is something more than just love for watching barefoot ladies.
I started to look for movies with sexy feet, where I can take a look at them as long as I want and as you can imagine, it doesn't take long for me to find foot fetish porn videos. These kind of videos showed me why I love barefoot so much. However, some of you may think that fetishes are wrong and it shouldn't supposed to exist in normal, everyday world. This is not true and let me explain why. Fetishes is something very popular these days. We can distinguish two types of them – those, which are wrong and involve pathological tendencies, and those, which can be named as strong preferences. Foot fetish is definitely the type of preference with positive tone. It is because our preferences we can define ourselves in our sex life. So, I am proud to love watching sexy feet because this is the way I can express myself. This is something I love in women, especially in my loved one 🙂
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MINISTERS are facing fresh challenges over their failure to protect the pensions of hundreds of Allied Steel and Wire workers in Cardiff.
The Government is already facing the threat of court action from steel union ISTC, after ruling out a rescue package for workers after the collapse of the firm last year.
Now former steel worker Sid Jenkins is launching legal action under the Human Rights Act while ex-employee John Benson will lobby Euro-MPs in Brussels for their support.
The two fresh challenges, announced at the Plaid Cymru conference yesterday, come after a crunch meeting between Work and Pensions Secretary Andrew Smith and a delegation of former ASW workers.
Mr Smith announced in July plans for a pension protection fund, to underwrite final salary schemes in deficit at the time of a company collapse, as in the case of ASW. Although the proposal was inspired by the plight of ASW, Mr Smith said the new legislation could not be retrospective to cover Cardiff's steel workers.
Owen John Thomas, South Wales Central AM, said because of the Government's failure to reform the 1995 Pensions Act, ASW workers faced pensions worth just 20% of their original value. He told the conference, "Plaid Cymru will carry on this fight until the end."
Carmarthen East and Dinefwr MP Adam Price said the Government should be ashamed of its failure to act.
"It is a terrible blow to lose your job but to be told as well you will lose your pension after 40 years of paying in is a very bitter pill.
"Sid Jenkins was about to retire, they asked him to stay on and that is why he has lot 41 years worth of pension."
The 65-year-old will be using legal aid to mount a challenge under the Human Rights Act, which could set a precedent for up to 800 former ASW workers if successful.
Mr Benson will take his fight to Brussels, asking the petitions committee of the European Parliament to put pressure on the UK Government.
The ISTC union is expected to announce later this month it will begin proceedings against the Government using a 20-year-old European Directive which compels member states to take all necessary measures to protect pensions.
The conference heard from Grangetown community nurse Teraze Thomson, whose father worked at ASW, that Welsh Labour had told ASW workers they could find new jobs in the city.
"I don't think coffee shops and call centres are the most appropriate jobs for skilled workers, whatever Rhodri Morgan would have us believe," she said.


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Qinghai-Tibet Railway Becomes the Most Popular Way to Tibet
The highest railroad on earth, the Qinghai-Tibet Railway has become the most popular way to Tibet among travelers from home and abroad because this scenic railway itself is one of the top attractions on the Tibetan Plateau.
It is reputed as an "Engineering Miracle", while trains to Tibet are regarded as the "Rocket to the Roof" by Forbes.
Since its operation in July 2006, the Qinghai-Tibet Railway line has carried over 50 million travelers to and from Tibet, according to statistics from the Qinghai-Tibet Railway Company. A large proportion of travelers to Tibet went on this railway. For instance, of 8.5 million travellers to Tibet in 2011, 6.5 million went on this railway; of 10.6 million in 2012, 6.8 million did it. According to a recent interview with Catherine, Executive Manager of China International Travel Service (CITS) Tibet Travel ORG, a top online Tibet tour operator, 95% of the western travelers they had served went to Lhasa by train in 2012 and 2013.
It is no exaggeration to say that this railway was born a miracle. It is more than a mere means of transport; it is a man-made world wonder. Nine hundred and sixty kilometers of this railway lies 4,000 meters above sea level. Its highest point is 5,072 meters, at least 200 meters higher than the Peruvian Andes railway, the former world's highest. Many worldwide problems were resolved during the construction of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. Among them, the biggest three were lack of oxygen, permafrost and fragile eco-environment. The railway has set several world records, such as the most elevated railway, the longest plateau railroad, the longest track on frozen earth, the highest train station, the highest railway tunnel, the longest plateau railway bridge and the first railway to Tibet.
Of course, the scenery along the railway is also breathtakingly beautiful. It traverses three grand mountain ranges (Kunlun, Tanggula and Nyainqentanglha), many vast grasslands, numerous rivers and lakes, connecting various famous resorts and places of interest. In one word, a journey on this track shows travelers a fabulous world entirely different from the cities, along with seasonal and regional changes, and different ecosystems on earth.
There are also a few other commonly acknowledged advantages of travelling by train. For instance, the trains to Tibet are the most advanced and comfortable in China and can be considered as a simplified mobile "destination". Moreover, it is much cheaper (especially when the cost of air tickets to and from the airport is added). An economy class air ticket to Lhasa from mainland China is usually much more expensive than a first-class sleeper berth train ticket. Therefore, the railway offers the best train journey at low cost.
Source from Tibet Travel ORG (website: http://www.tibettravel.org ), specializing in Tibet train tour services, including booking train tickets, securing Tibet permits, customizing Tibet tour itineraries and offering experienced local tour guides.


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"With one mind, we turn to honor and thank all the Food Plants we harvest from The Garden. Since the beginning of time, the grains, vegetables, beans, and berries have helped the people survive. Many other living things draw strength from them, too. We gather all the Plant Foods together as one and send them a greeting of thanks." - Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address
The fields are always
wet with rain
a summer shower
When I saw you standin'
Standin' in
The Garden
The Garden
Wet with Rain
You wiped the teardrops from your eye in sorrow
And we watched the petals fall down to the ground
And as I sat beside you I felt the
Great sadness that day
The Garden
And then one day you came back home
You were a creature all in rapture
You had the
Key to your Soul
And you did open
That day you came back
The Garden
The olden summer breeze was blowin' gainst your face
Light of God
was shinin' on your countenance divine
And you were a violet colour as you
Sat beside your father and your mother
The Garden
The summer breeze was blowin' on your face
Within your violet you treasure your summery words
And as the shiver from my neck down to my spine
Ignited me in daylight and nature in
The Garden
And you went into a
Your childlike vision became so fine
And we heard the bells within the church
We loved so much
And felt the presence of the youth of eternal summers
The Garden
And as it touched your cheeks so lightly
Born again
you were and blushed
And we touched each other lightly
we felt the presence of the Christ within our Hearts
In the garden
And I turned to you and I said
No guru, no method, no teacher
Just you and I and Nature
And the Father in
The Garden
No guru, no method, no teacher
Just you and I and nature
And the Father and
the Son
the Holy Spirit
The Garden
Wet with rain
No guru, no method, no teacher
Just you and I and
and the Father and the Son and
the Holy Spirit
In that
, in
The Garden
wet with rain
Yeah. Alright.
No guru, no method, no teacher
Just you and I and Nature and the Father
The Garden
Van Morrison
Once upon a time
, when the science and art of gardening was not yet well established among men, there was a
Master Gardener
. In addition to knowing all the qualities of plants, their nutritious, medicinal and aesthetic values, he had been granted a knowledge of the
Herb of Longevity
, and he lived for many hundreds of years.
In successive generations, he visited gardens and cultivated places throughout the World. In one place he planted a wonderful garden, and instructed the people in its upkeep and even in the
of gardening. But, becoming accustomed to seeing some of the plants come up and flower every year, they soon forgot that others had to have their seeds collected, that some were propagated from cuttings that some needed extra watering, and so on. The result was that the garden eventually became wild, and people started to regard this as the best garden there could be.
After giving these people many chances to learn, the
Master Gardener
expelled them and recruited another whole band of workers. He warned them that if they did not keep the garden in order, and study his methods, they would suffer for it. They, in turn, forgot - and, since they were lazy, tended only those fruits and flowers which were easily reared and allowed the others to die.
Some of the first trainees came back to them from time to time, saying: 'You should do this and that, but they drove them away, shouting: 'You are the ones who are departing from
in this matter.'
Morning Star Athbhreith Athbheochan Kwisatz Haderach Druid
He made other gardens wherever he could, and yet none was ever perfect except the one which he himself tended with his chief assistants. As it became known that there were many gardens and even many methods of gardening people from one garden would visit those of another, to approve, to criticize, or to argue.
Books were written
assemblies of gardeners
were held, gardeners arranged themselves in grades according to what they thought to be the right order of precedence. As is the way of men the difficulty of the gardeners remains that they are too easily attracted by the superficial. They say: 'I like this flower,'and they want everyone else to like it as well. It may, in spite of its attraction or abundance, be a weed which is choking other plants which could provide medicines or food which the people and the garden need for their sustenance and permanency.
Among these gardeners are those who prefer plants of one single color. These they may describe as '
'. There are others who will only tend the plants, while refusing to care about the paths or the gates, or even the fences. When, it length, the ancient gardener died, he left as his endowment the whole knowledge of gardening, distributing it among the people who would understand in accordance with their capacities.
So the
as well as the
of gardening remained as a scattered heritage.
People who are brought up in one garden or another generally have been so powerfully instructed as to the benefits or disadvantages of how the inhabitants see things
they are almost incapable
- though they make the effort - of realizing that they have to return to the concept of 'garden'. At the best they generally only accept, reject, suspend judgement or look for what they
are the common factors.
From time to time true gardeners do arise
Such is
the abundance of fake gardens
that when they hear of real ones people say: 'Oh, yes.
You are talking about a garden such as we imagine we already have
What they have and what they imagine are both defective.
The Real Experts
, who cannot reason with the
fake gardeners
, associate for the most part among themselves, putting into this or that garden something from the total stock which will enable it to maintain its vitality to some extent. They are
often forced to masquerade
, because the people who want to learn from them seldom know about the fact of gardening as an art or science underlying everything that they have heard before. So they ask questions like : 'How can I get a more beautiful flower on these onions.'
Rainbow Spiral of Golden Time Druid
may work with them because true gardens can sometimes be brought into being, for the benefit of all mankind. They do not last long, but it is only through them that the knowledge can be truly learnt and people can come to see what a garden really is."
the soil of whose heart will these holy seeds germinate
From the garden of whose soul will the blossoms of
the invisible realities
spring forth?
"We are going to have to get biodiversity into gardens and fields, and then
it. We have to do this rather than saying that biodiversity is what is on the edge of the field or just outside my
." - Tim Lang
"My experience shows that those who plant trouble and cultivate evil will harvest the same."
Job 4:8
"We live off of what comes out of the soil, not what's in the bank. If we squander the ecological capital of the soil, the capital on paper won't much matter.
For the past 50 or 60 years, we have followed industrialized agricultural policies that have increased the rate of destruction of productive farmland.
For those 50 or 60 years, we have let ourselves believe
the absurd notion that as long as we have money we will have food
If we continue our offenses against the
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Aan exude a certain boyish charm when they walk onstage. It's unassuming. It's endearing. It's part of what makes the raw noise of their emotive performance so disarming.
Last week's show at The Hi Hat kicked off with a fierce rendition of "Hollywood Buyout," which may or may not have been a well-deserved jab at LA culture from the Portland dudes. There was some early trouble with the sound system, but the band took it in stride and came out of the first song swinging.
The crowd at The Hi Hat was an eclectic mix of LA music scene regulars and pool sharks looking to show off at the bar's plentiful tables. The Highland Park staple has a casual camaraderie that's tough to find in this city – the kind of spot where you're always about to run into someone you sort of know. (Case in point: I totally saw a dude who ghosted me back in September. Obviously, I did the mature thing and judged his ill-advised mustache from across the room all night.)
Aan packed the last half of their set with all my favorites. They shredded on "Forever Underfoot" and "Bleached Out For Nothing" back to back, and finished off with the wildly unexpected "Wet And Dripping." The band was fully in their element, wailing into their mics and rolling around on the ground during solos. On a related note, frontman Bud Wilson's dance moves are not to be missed.
By the time the distortion from the last fuzzed out note sounded it was past midnight and I went home with a high pitched ringing in my ears and the warm glow of rock n roll catharsis.
You can buy Aan's music, including their newest album, Dada Distractions, via Bandcamp. Don't miss the live show.


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This summer we are hosting three engagement events to gather views on the future of health and care in Medway, and we want to hear your views.
We are holding two public engagement events focusing on the provision of urgent care in Medway. You are welcome to attend on either:
9th August, 6:30 – 8:30pm, Priestfield Stadium, Redfern Avenue, Medway, ME7 4DD
5th September, 6:30 – 8:30pm, St Georges Hotel, 8 New Road, ME4 6BB
At these meetings we will:
- Discuss proposals to create a new urgent care centre at Medway Maritime Hospital
- Look at how you and your family will receive urgent care in the future - when you need immediate medical help or advice which is not a life-threatening situation
- Hear about improvements to NHS 111 and about plans to extend access to GP services 7 days a week
And one engagement event to discuss the Medway Model – a new partnership approach to delivering care and supporting wellbeing in Medway which helps people stay healthy longer, and makes sure care is better joined up and takes place closer to home.
13th September 13:30 – 16:30, Holiday Inn, Rochester, Maidstone Road, ME5 9SF
This event will include expertise from primary care, social care, the local authority and mental health to talk about how we can work better in partnership. The meeting will give people a chance to:
- understand how GP practices are planning to work together across local areas and what difference it will make to patients
- hear how services are joining up in your area to get better at providing the care you need locally
- hear about innovations in technology to improve local care
- tell us what you want from local care in the future
There will also be information about the wider plans for transforming health and social care services across Kent and Medway as part of the Kent and Medway Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP).
The events are free, but please register your attendance using the links below:
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Don't forget: we also have our public discussion: Supporting Older People in Medway on the 26th July. There still spaces available for this and you can find more details by clicking here.
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So you just got engaged, your all excited. The time goes by and the fun process of wedding planning begins. Where to go, who to invite, and what vendors to use. Many questions arise, and a new journey and adventure begins. As a photographer we play a small part and sometimes a large part of the planning process. We work on shot lists, time lists, and fuel the creative energy behind the images that will remind you of your day. Time is spent scouting the location, viewing galleries, and expectations from the bride and groom. With that said Key West is one of those awesome places, where people get married. The come down to play, get married on the beach, and party till 4am. There is definitely a few times that you will see the bridal party out on Duval St after the reception. So I have put together 10 of my favorite ideas together, and give you something to help you from a photographers point of view.
When planning out your wedding the first thing you need to do before anything else is find a venue you like. As a photographer, I do not start the booking process with a bride and groom, until they have the date and venue secure. You need to visit these, do a walk through and figure out what you want with your ceremony. Do you want to be on the water? Are you inspired by Hemingway? How about a ceremony out on the sea? Think of your overall theme you are going to go for, will the photographer you have been looking at mesh well with the venue? Look at a venue during sunset so that you can see where the harsh light is. You dont want your photographer shooting into the sun, as all of your ceremony photos will come back washed out. You dont want to be looking directly into the sun as you will be squinting and we dont want that! Look for venues that are lit from the side, and you will help your photographer create stunning images of your ceremony. It helps you connect with photographer on your end result.
Believe it or not we get asked this a lot of times in Key West. Tourist rushing to catch that last glimpse of Caribbean sunshine. Its a magical time and thus runs true with photography. Making sunset couples photos a priority in your mind will help you capture what brought you to Key West and the Florida Keys. Its what sets you apart from others, but it is also what allows me as a photographer to use my expression, style, and vision. Too many times I have brides who don't put the artistic couples photos as a priority, but yet send me scrambling for that last bit of light. Take everythign into account, and chat with your photographer before the wedding day. Send them examples of sunset wedding photography that inspires you. Then let them work their magic behind the lens!
The Old English tale rings true, as you find your good luck in a shoe. This is an age old tradition that is followed throughout weddings across the world. You use this to connect your family to your day. You remember someone, celebrate someone, or just add your own personal touch into your day. This is something that you have grouped up in your mind. Having these ready, for when the photographer arrives helps us know the importance and we can see the personal connection you might have with these items. The beginning of the day is where I get to know my bridal party, family, etc. Having these ready helps me come in, start shooting, and get the day started while being personable with your guests!
Many times a bride or groom does something personal. This is additives for your photography. Its what helps you connect with the camera. Your proud of it, or its funny. Taking that extra amount of time that you dont have, brings amazing results. Do you have a favorite coozie, a random picture of Carlton delivered by the front desk, a handmade umbrella for nighttime photos? The sky is the limit
This one is a short but very sweet one! We all love cake, and I love taking imagery of them just as much. Make this a highlight of your day for photography, and let us know ahead of time if you plan to smash it in your significant others face! I love those!!!!
A planner is everyone's best friend. They are the people that make sure everything happens, everyone is on time, picks out this, picks out that, decorates, is a nurse, etc. The list runs forever. The planner is a photographers MVP. Our backbone, as we can rely on a good planner to make sure everything flows smoothly. They get the cake prepped on time, pass out sparklers, they do it all. Even though the DJ may be the master of ceremonies, the planner has the control. Your planner will be your best friend, will put her personal touches on decorations and make sure that all you have to do is take deep breaths and say I do!
Planning your wedding around the weather is much more in depth than what you think. Some planners may not have even thought of this approach, so here goes. Remember the changing of seasons. Some days are long, and some days are short. The longer the day the later the ceremony and reception get started. The shorter the day, the earlier the ceremony and longer reception. When I speak to couples about what there end result is a lot of things come to mind. It helps work with the budget. During the fall and winter receptions are longer, thus giving you lots of photos of the party, but you may have to sacrifice some couples shots. So you have to plan accordingly to what matters the most to you, when figuring out your time for photography. Remember the time of season, check the sunset, and get the reception time restrictions. Vital to making sure you get what you want out of your photography.
This is something that a lot of people may not think exists during a wedding. But they are so wrong. During the dinner hour, you tend to get a bit of time to make a plate, sneak away, and reflect. This is the time that I like to do my couples shots. I can get them away from everyone, now that they have had time to let it all soak in, and smiling is something heavily rehearsed. Make sure you make a point to do this as the images you will get are timeless
A lot of ceremony venues are separate from the reception venue....Its pretty simple...think outside of the box. Limos, Bus, Train, Plain, or by water.
Entertainment ranges from a band to a DJ to a classical string player in the Florida Keys. We have such a high concentration of talented artist, and it continues to grow. This is something I feel is overlooked a lot. Remember to think of the mood you want to have, how much energy do you want to feel, and how hype do you want to get! My personal favorite has been a DJ, Drummer, Sax, Trumpet, Percussion, and Female Singer all in one!
Regardless of where you have it. Make it a special one. Make it memorable. Let the vendors become part of your family. Your images will thank you later. Find something that inspires you, chat with a photographer, and make your story book wedding a reality!
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Argh! It's another hectic week and everything is just getting on top of me again. I don't know about you but sometimes a cup of tea just doesn't solve all of those problems.
I can't help but wonder if I'm the only one that seems to have a constant build up of stress, does it always follow me around and will it ever disappear?
Oh and where has 2016 got to? It's already September and I'm not entirely sure what I have been doing for the past nine months - help!
Do I start planning for Christmas, what about Halloween? I saw a store getting its Christmas stock ready the other day, part of me thinks it's far too soon.
Lets not even get started on my autumn wardrobe, I haven't even thought about it.
I mean how much stress does a girl need to go through? Essentially I'm hoping I'm going through some sort of cocooning process where after this turmoil I'll come out as a beautiful, stress-free butterfly, that's how it works, right?
Maybe it's just the process of getting older, do you become more stressed the older you get?
Whatever it is I'm combating it and I've found my own solutions to these so called first world problems.
- Find a music playlist and turn it up to eleven. Whatever your jam is make sure it's on loud! There is something so calming about jumping around your room and singing (well screaming) to your favourite track. I always feel like I'm in a music video and then I pretend that they're singing to me - gosh it gets so emotional in there. I think having that chance to be on your own, in your own world and surrounded by things that make you happy is the perfect stress reliever. Even if it's only for three or five minutes find that one song that evokes every emotion and let loose.
- Soak in a warm bath and bring that glass of wine - a glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away (forget the apple). Nothing can calm me down quicker than soaking in a warm bath, with a lush bath bomb, some bath salts, candles and a glass of red wine. Having a bath should be about pampering yourself, it's just you and that warm soapy water for an hour so don't forget the face mask, and if you've got more time on your hands settle in and watch a few episodes of your favourite Netflix series, but just remember to keep that water topped up.
- Get your sweat on and workout. Now I don't mean throw on some exercise clothes and run around your living, get out of the house and go for a run or hit the gym. Working out does so much for me, not only does it keep me fit but I release so much built up anger. I must scare whoever is on the machine next to me because my angry workout face is not
cute!Apparently certain types of exercise are great for relieving stress, but I find 30 minutes on the cross trainer suits me.
- The kitchen is where happiness can be created. Okay so even if you're not the greatest baker in the world get yourself one of those fairy cake box mixes, you know the ones with the tasty cartoon icing pieces. Baking has been my go to for years and I hardly eat cakes now because I find it a little bit of an effort to bake gluten free. This now means that even though the majority of the time I'm stressed out with Jack he seems to end up with an enormous homemade cake just for him. I still can't quite work that one out.
- Find your favourite book and grab a herbal tea. Whether it's raining or the sun has put its beams on nothing can beat a good book and a great cup of tea. Loosing myself in someone else's happiness or misery seems to hit the spot. So who cares if it's all make belief, as long as it takes away that stress it's all good by me.
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I am 24 years old and I still watch Degrassi with my best friend from middle school. My iPhone autocorrects "Degrassi" to "degrading." Coincidence?
For those who didn't grow up with it, Degrassi: The Next Generation was basically a Canadian teen soap-opera meets after-school special. I'm one of many in my generation that has fond memories of tuning in to watch Paige Michalchuk, Spinner, Emma, Wheelchair Jimmy, and the whole gang. Something most twenty-somethings don't know? It's still on.
But when did everyone stop watching Degrassi? I, for one, didn't get the memo. I would guess that for most people, it was when they fled their parents' 1,200-channel-cable-nest to take flight for college. Few dorm rooms come equipped with The N or Noggin or TeenNick or whatever hell network played Degrassi. However, my alma mater did carry that frequently rebranded channel and my Canadian teen drama never left. As a result, I am incapable of separating Jimmy from international recording artist Drake.
Degrassi: The Next Generation premiered in 2002 in the U.S. It was, and still is, one of the few shows where teens play actual teens. Little twelve-year-old Liz was instantly sucked into the never-ceasing drama. Think of any teen issue — literally anything — and Degrassi had an episode about it. Break-ups, make-ups, underage drinking, coming out, drugs, divorce, cutting, receiving plastic bracelets for blowjobs in the back of van, internet pedophiles, penis pumps, and getting stabbed at prom — Degrassi goes there.
Thank goodness I have my perpetual best friend Amanda to watch this with me. Half the fun is having her next to me saying things like, "Ashley's been so annoying ever since she did ecstasy at that party and cheated on Jimmy and became a goth. And that haircut is tragic." Once, we got a noise complaint in her Upper East Side apartment for screaming too loudly when a character made her boyfriend take an "Are You Ready for Sex?" quiz out of a teen magazine. (Spoiler alert: they weren't ready for sex and that boyfriend later became her step-brother when their parents got married three episodes later. God, I love this show.)
For those that watched Degrassi back in the day, you'll remember Sean Cameron. Sean was a bad boy that moved to Toronto to stay out of trouble after deafening a kid in one ear with a sucker punch. He had an on-off thing with resident hippie chick Emma Nelson and later, resident Avril Lavigne chick, Ellie.
Amanda wanted to move away from the Upper East Side, so I accompanied her on a tour of an apartment directly behind mine in Brooklyn. The place was great, but I was hungover and grumpy, and whined that we should leave. I opened the door to leave and Sean Cameron was standing there. He looked at me, politely said, "hey," and continued down the stairs to go walk his dog. I think I blacked out for a second. My mouth may have dropped open, but I can't be sure. I started clawing at Amanda's arm as she wisely and calmly shut the door. Amanda heard him say "calm down" at the bottom of the stairs, but hours later, we determined he was talking to his dog and not me.
"OH MY GOD! Amanda! That was Sean from Degrassi. Oh my god oh my god." I dramatically threw myself on the ground and started texting everyone I ever watched Degrassi with (so maybe six girls). I think a large part of my reaction was due to my hangover and how incredibly unexpected it was to open a door and see a Degrassi character standing on the other side of it.
Amanda did not get that apartment.
Degrassi is largely unchanged. The cast is entirely different and now there are more plots centered around who-said-what on "FaceRange," but the classic morality-dripping teen angst is still going strong. I think it holds a special place for me and Amanda because Degrassi has been around as long as our friendship. When we're lying in her bed flabbergasted that goth-boy Eli drove his hearse into a wall over his breakup with bookworm Claire, it's like we're still those weird twelve-year-olds in my parent's basement.
I feel largely unchanged from the roly-poly tween I used to be, but I'm 24 now. I've been through a lot of "firsts" since I started watching Degrassi. However, my relationship with this Canadian teen drama is the same. It's a show I watch with a distance. I've never "related" to Degrassi because it's always so over the top. A real life has layers and layers of complicated relationships. It's never as one-dimensional as, "I am sad because my boyfriend broke up with me so now I will become an alcoholic." Degrassi drama is high-intensity, low-impact. That's one part I love about it. During those 40 minutes, I will gasp at how awkward a situation is, laugh, and move on. Unlike real life where my scumbag brain likes to remind me of that time I said the exactly wrong thing and I get to relive that pain all over again.
It's the melodrama of Degrassi that makes it so special. When I watch it, I'm not worrying about that project at work I have due or what I'm going to bring to my boss's housewarming party. I'm focused on Spinner getting a boner in the middle of class and oh man, he just got called to the board! I get to watch characters' painful adolescence as a wonderful distraction. As the years march on, the characters of Degrassi are always living and re-living the juicy drama that is being a teenager.
That's what I love about Degrassi, man. I get older, they stay the same age.


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Part of the reason why so many people like these puzzles is because they are challenging, and in a whole new, refreshing type of way. They seem so simple and easy, yet some of us truly get stumped by them and it can take awhile to find the hidden object. When we finally spot it, it's like a moment of triumph and self-affirmation. Personally, when I find the panda or the clover or whatever, I think to myself "Yes! You did it, good job. I am smart." I feel like that's a normal reaction, and if it is then it helps to explain why these puzzles are so hot right now. They challenge us and make us feel good.
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the zero honeycomb: net zero, passive house construction update
posted on September 22, 2017 by carri beer
I think I've mentioned before that it has been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with an amazing artist and sculptor on their net zero, passive house. We took the day to visit the site in New Jersey and it was thrilling to walk through these spaces that as complicated as they were in 2D, I was able to create the 3D visualization in my head to successfully build a set of construction drawings. But there is nothing like walking through the actual spaces that now physically exist.
So many great things happening with this project – foam-free and net zero; perlite under slab; pre-manufactured wall trusses as the insulation cavity; low-cost, DIY construction techniques; and creative use of color and material.
I can't forget to add the experience of exceptional lunches from the garden with every visit!
ZERO on the Severn: Construction Starting on No Foam, Net Zero Retrofit in Annapolis
posted on May 18, 2017 by carri beer
We are excited to begin construction on this Net Zero, Deep Energy Retrofit of a 1900's bungalow set on an amazingly gorgeous, perfectly oriented site on the Severn River in Annapolis. We are fortunate to have a client dedicated to efficiency, beauty and quality. The result will be an extraordinary retrofit of a completely inefficient, moldy, run-down house into a foam-free, healthy, zero-energy home. We are wrapping the existing exterior framing – wall and roof – in 5″ of mineral wool, replacing and relocating windows with high-performance, triple-glazed windows and completely air sealing to create a Passive House level shell. We are employing fixed and operable shading devices to provide necessary shading. Materials and design inside and out are natural, durable and environmentally friendly. This project is another in collaboration with Michael Hindle of Passive to Positive.
Featured on HOUZZ: Ways to Modernize your Kitchen
posted on March 20, 2017 by carri beer
4. Swap old counter tops with eco-friendly ones
If you plan to install an island or replace the old counter tops, try and go green. Green materials not only reduce the carbon footprint, they also give a distinct look to the kitchen. Recycled paper (refer picture), recycled steel, concrete, engineered stone etc. are interesting and distinct materials you could consider.
the zero honeycomb | passive house, net zero: framing + taping
posted on January 6, 2017 by carri beer
Our Net Zero, Passive House, Foam-Free home in New Jersey is taking shape! The 2×6 framing has been completed and the plywood air barrier installed and taped. Taping and air sealing the various overhangs and angles has been a challenge, but thanks to the diligence of the owner and Michael Hindle of Passive to Positive, the initial blower door test is set up to be a success!
net zero | passive house, western maryland: coming to a close
posted on January 2, 2017 by carri beer
We are thrilled at the success and completion of our first Foam-Free, (near) Net Zero, Passive House in Western Maryland. The home is currently in the final stages of testing, certification and interior finishing. Most of the progress can be followed on their website, it's nicely detailed and as such might offer good inspiration to those DIY types. It has been an educational process with material usage, system selection and install, air sealing and insulation, window install and team collaboration.
The views and placement of the house are extraordinary and achieve the homeowner's goal of a comfortable, accessible, high performance home designed to view the meadow, marsh and forest.
For more photos of the final walk-thru, visit the project page.
the ZERO honeycomb: Passive House, Net Zero
posted on May 26, 2016 by carri beer
We are helping to realize a sculptor's design of the Honeycomb House. The project is designed to meet Passive House Standards, be Net Zero Ready and will be completely FOAM-FREE. It is a pleasure and a challenge to be part of this creative venture with Michael Hindle of Passive to Positive and Daniel Gantebein, sculptor!
We are thrilled that this project is now under construction. The owner is serving as general contractor and has overseen the successful initial pour of the basement wall!
As well as the install of our foam-free foundation using perlite under the slab.
The StegoWrap vapor barrier was used and the slab was poured.
Given that this was our foundation plan, I'd say so far, so good!
Nautiwoods: complete with portfolio pictures
posted on May 26, 2016 by carri beer
CarMic House on Green Building Advisor
posted on March 2, 2016 by carri beer
Carri and Michael's home renovation is being featured as a Guest Blog on Green Building Advisor!
universal design on the gunpowder: cabinets, drywall, concrete and chimney!
posted on February 26, 2016 by Kathryn Ossing
Framing is complete, plumbings lines have been run, electrical has been wired, ducts have been installed, and we are moving ahead at full throttle!
In the past few weeks Hayes Construction has put up drywall in all the rooms, installed flooring, given the tile guys the go-ahead, and is in the process of painting the rooms with the colors we chose last week. And the cabinets are in!
The rooms are light-filled and spacious. The family room has a beautiful view of the the water, and a canopy view of the trees, which makes for excellent birdwatching from the windowseat.
The dining room is filled with light and has beautiful patio doors that will open onto back deck. And even the basement has a beautiful concrete floor and plenty of light.
The mason did a superb job on the chimney, capturing Carri's vision to blend the stone into the brick like a french country villa.
Hayes has been wonderful to work with thus far and communication has been great. Anytime they hit a snag we talk about it at our weekly meetings to come to a solution, which makes the process much smoother.
That's all for now folks, until next time!
universal design on the gunpowder: slab pour, rumford fireplace, roof framing
posted on December 16, 2015 by carri beer
Upon the arrival of the Roxul mineral wool insulation for sub slab, the contractor relaid the Stego vapor barrier (taped to edges at perimeter). This delay actually may have been a good thing, as the mineral wool was protected from the elements and heavy foot traffic and slab was able to be immediately poured.
The framing of the second floor and roof are nearing completion. We are using 2×6 structural walls with 3/4″ plywood sheathing, all edges and corners taped and sealed. The headers above each opening are two TJIs with Roxul mineral wool sandwiched between them – we have insulated headers! The lead carpenter did not find it to be time consuming or of any issue, but rather thought it was pretty cool and a no-brainer.
The fireplace is a Rumford fireplace, the most efficient design in providing warmth to a space.


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Worcester, having already lost away to London Irish in the league and at home to them in the Powergen Cup, finally worked the oracle on Saturday, their pack and half-backs being crucial to a deserved victory.
This was not a pretty contest. Neither side possess great penetration outside and conditions were difficult with high winds and intermittent heavy storms, but Worcester coach John Brain could not have been happier with their fourth win of the campaign.
Having won only one of their first nine Premiership matches, Worcester have now won three of their last four, including that stunning effort against Wasps at Sixways in late December. They are becoming a toughish nut, particularly at home.
London Irish were not helped by the late withdrawals of Mike Catt with flu and Paul Sackey with a leg injury but coach Gary Gold made no excuses, admitting: "This was a poor performance, with far too many errors."
Two early penalties from Tommy Hayes, awarded for offside and handling at a ruck, to one from Mark Mapletoft after Thomas Lombard prevented release at a ruck, put Worcester 6-3 up after only eight minutes.
With Worcester's pack exerting pressure, the Irish were penned in their 22. Awarded a free-kick they, or rather scrum-half Paul Hodgson, chose to run it when the safer option was to seek touch around the 10-metre line.
Hodgson, however, fed a startled Mike Horak, whose kick was charged down by the excellent Matt Powell. Powell hared after the ricochet to touch down for a try which gave Worcester a handy eight-point cushion.
The Irish had a chance to strike back when Tim Collier was sent to the sin-bin for upending Phil Murphy at a line-out, but the Worcester defence survived a testing series of driving mauls just before half-time.
Worcester dominated the second period, with Collier and Craig Gillies making significant inroads into Irish's line-out ball. Barry Everitt's 59th-minute penalty provoked a sustained assault on the Irish line, Lombard finally forcing his way over.
London Irish now had no way back and a capacity 8,500 crowd cheered Worcester home. Gold gave them full credit, saying afterwards: "I don't know who will go down but I don't think it will be Worcester."


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The new apprenticeship levy
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Your business might be required to pay the new apprentice levy from April 2017, but will you get anything in return?
The new apprenticeship levy forms part of the Government's plan to create three million new apprenticeships by 2020. It's hoped that businesses will see an increase in productivity as result of apprentice training and that, by boosting the quantity and quality of apprenticeships, more employers will consider them.
How much will it cost employers?
UK employers will be charged 0.5% of their total payroll cost each pay period, but subject to an annual 'levy allowance' of £15,000. This means that only employers with a payroll bill of more than £3m a year will be required to contribute.
What do employers get for their contribution?
The monthly contributions will be credited to a Digital Apprenticeship Service account (DAS) in the form of electronic vouchers, which businesses will have 24 months to use. The Government will also add 10% to the fund, meaning that for every £1 paid in, the employer gets £1.10 to spend. DAS vouchers can only be spent on training from a provider listed in the Government's register of apprenticeship training organisations (RoATP).
You can choose from two types of apprenticeship training:
- Apprenticeship standards – each standard covers a specific job role and sets out the core skills, knowledge and behaviours an apprentice will need to be fully competent in and able meet an employer's needs. A wide variety of jobs are covered and some are roles within organisations, such as HR support, IT network engineer or assistant accountant, while others are related to specific industries, such as broadcast production assistant, chartered surveyor, financial services administrator or golf club greenkeeper.
- Apprenticeship frameworks – a series of work-related vocational and professional qualifications, with workplace and classroom-based training. This frameworks approach will be phased out between now and 2020, as the transition to employer-led apprenticeship standards is made. If you want to spend more on training apprentices than the value of your DAS account vouchers, the Government will fund 90% of the extra cost.
Don't miss out
The scheme isn't just for new recruits – it can also fund learning and development for your existing staff. To qualify the apprentice must be employed in a real job, working towards one of the standards or frameworks over at least 12 months, and with off-the-job training at least 20% of the time.
For further details, please speak to your usual Shipleys contact.
Tell us how you get on
It's tempting to dismiss this sort of opportunity on the basis that it will involve endless forms and bureaucracy to access overpriced training! We will be looking at the scheme in more detail – employers won't be allowed to avoid the cost but may overlook or ignore the benefits.
We're interested in your experiences of the new scheme – so please do let us know how you get on.