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Alex is a self-confessed history nerd and award-winning researcher, with a love of travel and storytelling. Alex co-founded award-winning independent production company Grammar Productions, with the intention of making innovative documentaries that delve deeper into history and how it affects the lives of people and societies around the world today. His work has taken him to some of the less-travelled corners of the world, including the back-country of Sierra Leone, the remote Peruvian Andes and the insurgent-ridden southern Philippines. He learned to understand these very different places through studying their histories – best done by forming close bonds with the people who live there.
Alex's most recent long-form project and passionate labour of love, has involved filming over several years in far-flung corners of Myanmar. We Were Kings, winner of the prestigious 2016 Whicker's World Foundation Funding Award, premiered at the British Library as part of OpenCity Docs Festival in September 2017. You can watch a short trailer of We Were Kings here, as well as Alex's brand new showreel here. Alex also recently reported on the mystery of Burma's lost royal ruby for BBC World News. You can watch his fascinating film here and read the full article here. He is currently midway through production as the presenter of a new travel documentary series exploring Myanmar, for broadcast in 2019.
Ash Bhardwaj
Ash Bhardwaj is an adventure filmmaker and travel writer. His assignments have included travelling to Everest with wounded British soldiers, meeting the Area Boys of Lagos in Nigeria, trekking through Sudan's Bayuda Desert and making a pilgrimage with his father's ashes to the source of the River Ganges. In 2014, Ash joined Levison Wood for 700 miles of his Walking The Nile expedition, filming extensively in Uganda and the Sahara. He subsequently worked on Walking The Himalayas, as well as the Honduras leg of Walking The Americas and most recently, in Georgia for C4's From Russia To Iran. His solo projects include trekking through the Albanian Alps tracing the footsteps of the WWII Special Operations Executive (SOE) and travelling through Colombia for the Insight TV series 'On The Run' (Sky 564).
Ash previously taught secondary school Chemistry and Physics and he continues to volunteer in education, mentoring 6th formers. His articles have appeared in the Daily Telegraph, The Times, Huffington Post, Evening Standard, Sunday Times Travel and BA Highlife, amongst others. In 2014 he commissioned as an Officer in the British Army Reserve, where he serves in The Rifles. In March 2018, he embarked on a major expedition along the length of the new Iron Curtain, with the aim of covering some 6000 kms over the course of 5 months. You can watch Ash's showreel here.
James Evans
James Evans is an author, historian and television producer specialising in history documentaries. After achieving a first in History at Oxford, James went on to pursue his PhD, focusing on perceptions of the nationality question in the new state of Yugoslavia after WWI. His doctoral thesis was published by I.B.Tauris in 2005. James has subsequently carved a successful career in television, working with the likes of David Starkey, Niall Ferguson, Michael Wood and David Reynolds, with broadcast credits including Battle Castles, Western Civilisation, The Story of England and Long Shadow.
Merchant Adventurers: The Voyage of Discovery That Transformed Tudor England was James' critically-acclaimed first book for a wider market, published by W&N in the UK and Pegasus in the US. James' latest book 'Emigrants: Why The English Sailed To The New World' explores the stories of the ordinary English men and women who risked crossing the Atlantic in the 17th century to find a better life. It was published in the UK by Weidenfeld & Nicolson on July 6th 2017 and received rave reviews in The Times, Telegraph, Spectator and FT, amongst others. James' book was also recently published in the US. You can watch a short clip of James here and listen to his Emigrants podcast in conversation with Dan Snow here.
John Hudson
John Hudson is the UK military's chief survival instructor, designing and implementing the training of instructors in Land, Sea, and Extreme Environment Survival. Prior to joining the RAF as a helicopter pilot, John studied Product Design at Leeds College of Art. He has penned the joint services survival training manual, revised the RAF's aide memoir found in all military aircraft survival packs and advised on the UK's SERE (Survive Evade Resist Extract) training film, watched by all service personnel before deployment overseas.
A co-founder of Survival Wisdom, offering specialist survival training to civilians, John has been a resident expert on two series of Discovery's "Dude, You're Screwed' ('Survive That' in the UK), putting his expertise to the test in some of the planet's most demanding environments. Amongst others, John has survived the elements in Asian and Central American jungles, the Arctic Circle and the high altitudes of the Atacama Desert. He is currently writing his first book, details of which will be announced later in the year. You can watch John's brand new showreel for 2018 here.
Amy Hughes
Amy Hughes is an endurance runner and personal trainer. In 2014, Amy ran an incredible 53 marathons in 53 consecutive days. This achievement secured her the no. 27 spot in the Telegraph's Top 100 Britons of 2014. She also made the Runner's World Top 5 Running Heroes of 2014 and 'Running Moment of the Year' at the prestigious Running Awards. In 2016, Amy took on another epic endeavour - the 7 Day Treadmill Challenge - running 521 miles in one week. In September 2017 she completed her latest challenge, running 400 miles in 14 days across the 4 islands of the Balearics.
Amy strives to inspire young people to keep fit, both through her work as a Dame Kelly Holmes Trust athlete and via her charity 'The 53 Foundation', which helps disabled people become more active. Amy's brand work has included collaborations with CLIF Bar, Panache Role Models, as a judge for Jack Wills' Young Brits Awards, fronting Zakti Activewear's 2017 marathon training campaign and penning a successful blog on RedBull Online. Her first TV series 'On The Run', filmed in Ecuador, aired on Insight (Sky 564) in 2017. You can watch a lovely film about her inspiration and motivation here.
Alastair Humphreys
Alastair Humphreys is an adventurer, author, motivational speaker, filmmaker and photographer. After completing his Zoology degree at Edinburgh and a PGCE at Oxford, Alastair spent over four years cycling round the world, a journey of 46,000 miles through sixty countries and five continents. Since then, he has walked across southern India, rowed across the Atlantic, run six marathons through the Sahara, completed a crossing of Iceland and participated in an expedition in the Arctic. He has also trekked 1000 miles across the Empty Quarter desert and 120 miles round the M25 - one of his pioneering microadventures.
Alastair is the author of 9 books, including Microadventures: Local Discoveries, Great Escapes (William Collins), a concept he devised, which resulted in him being named a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. His follow-up book 'Grand Adventures' was published in March 2016 to great critical acclaim and his recent brand partnerships include collaborations with Land Rover, Glenfiddich, Victorinox, Easyjet, GoPro, Destination Canada, Wrangler, Cartier and Brancott Estate. He is also a proud ambassador for Haglofs. You can watch Al's showreel here.
Justine Gosling
Justine is an adventurer, senior NHS critical care physiotherapist and volunteer aid worker. Specialising in trauma, complex long-term rehabilitation, as well as acute and critical care (including Ebola patients transferred to high security units in the UK), Justine has worked at the Royal Free, London for 9 years. She holds a BSc in Sports Therapy from the University of Hertfordshire and a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of East London. Prior to joining the Royal Free, she worked as a physio at West Ham United FC and Wasps RFC.
Away from the wards, Justine has led multiple cross-country ski, kayak and hiking expeditions in the Canadian and European Arctic. With a deep appreciation of science and history, Justine hopes to engage people in those subjects through her adventures. These include a solo 3,500 mile cycle ride across 15 countries of the former Iron Curtain, a 1000 mile walk along the entire length of Finland and a Via Ferrata climbing adventure along the WWI front line of the Dolomite mountains. Justine also volunteers as an emergency responder, providing care and physiotherapy in flood-stricken Louisiana, in Haiti following Hurricane Matthew, working with Syrian refugees in Greece and helping to rebuild the infrastructure of schoolhouses in Uganda's Kiryandongo refugee camp. In 2018, Justine will embark on a Canadian Arctic expedition and is also hatching plans for Antarctica this coming winter. You can watch a clip of Justine sharing her experiences here.
Henry Jeffreys
Henry Jeffreys worked in the wine trade for two years, before moving into publishing, where under the name Blake Pudding he was a founder member of the London Review of Breakfasts and contributor to the Breakfast Bible (Bloomsbury, 2013). Since 2010 he has been writing mainly about drink, books and popular culture under his own name, with articles featured in the Daily Telegraph, Time Out, the Spectator and Foxed Quarterly, amongst others. He was the wine columnist for The Lady magazine for three years and more recently the Guardian's regular drinks columnist. More recently, he has been a contributing wine critic for the BBC Good Food Wine Club in association with Laithwaites and a judge on the BBC Food & Farming Awards 2017.
Henry's latest book Empire of Booze, a history of Britain told via the nation's penchant for alcoholic drinks, was published by Unbound in November 2016 to great critical acclaim, with rave reviews in the Guardian, Spectator and Daily Mail, amongst others. In spring 2017, it was voted Debut Drink Book of the Year at the Fortnum & Mason Awards. Henry was recently invited to the USA to promote Empire of Booze and discuss Britain's 'special relationship' with alcohol, including an entertaining interview on CNBC, which you can watch here. Henry is also to be found blogging at Henry's World of Booze.
Leon McCarron
Leon McCarron is a Northern Irish adventurer, filmmaker, writer and motivational speaker. His expeditions include walking 3000 miles across China, filmed for the Nat Geo series Walking Home From Mongolia, and riding a bicycle 14,000 miles from New York to Hong Kong. His resulting book The Road Headed West was published by Summersdale in July 2014. Leon has also trekked 1000 miles across the Empty Quarter desert with fellow adventurer Alastair Humphreys and their feature-length film Into The Empty Quarter appeared on the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Other adventures include exploring the route of the Santa Cruz River in Patagonia on horseback, travelling the length of the Karun River in Iran (resulting in the film 'Karun') and trekking along the peaks of the Balkans, in Kosovo, Montenegro and Albania.
Leon's latest book 'The Land Beyond: A Thousand Miles On Foot Through The Heart of the Middle East', was published by I.B. Tauris in September 2017 and documents his expedition experiences through Israel, Palestine, Jordan and the Sinai Peninsula. It resulted in a highly successful UK speaker tour, with a US tour to follow in 2018. Leon was recently announced as the 2017 recipient of the RGS's prestigious Neville Shulman Challenge Award. He recently completed a successful book tour of the US and is currently filming two documentaries, which will be broadcast later this year. Details coming soon. You can watch Leon's showreel here.
Amanda Owen
Amanda Owen is a shepherdess, farmer's wife, mother to nine children, a passionate photographer and a Sunday Times bestselling author. Seen by millions on ITV's The Dales and Ben Fogle's New Lives In The Wild, Amanda and her family live a life that has almost gone in today's modern world, one ruled by the seasons and her animals. Home is Ravenseat, a 2000 acre hill farm at the head of Swaledale in North Yorkshire, one of the highest, most remote places in England.
Amanda's first book 'The Yorkshire Shepherdess' (Sidgwick & Jackson), was published in April 2014, offering an honest, inspiring account of her transformation from Huddersfield townie to rural sheep farmer. The paperback of her second book 'A Year In The Life Of The Yorkshire Shepherdess', published in spring 2017, headed straight to number 2 in the Sunday Times charts, spending 5 weeks in the top 10. A 2018 calendar of Amanda's photography is now available and Amanda also has her own weekly column in the Sunday Mirror and quarterly column in the Countryman. She recently appeared as a regular contributor on ITV1's 'Countrywise' and on R4's 'Museum of Curiosity'. You can find out more about Amanda's day-to-day family life and the joys and challenges of farming on her popular twitter feed @amandaowen8 and watch a clip of Amanda here.
Pip Stewart
Pip is an adventurer, writer, filmmaker and trained meditation instructor. A self-proclaimed hippy at heart, with a passion for health and wellbeing, Pip is a firm believer that connecting with people and the great outdoors is good for the soul. Pip studied History & Politics at Oxford University and subsequently lived and worked in Asia for five years as an anchor and reporter in Hong Kong and Malaysia, producing travel multimedia stories for the Telegraph, BBC, CNN and South China Morning Post, amongst others.
Pip's journey back to Britain in 2013, to take up her current role as the Adventure Editor for Red Bull Online, was an epic year-long 10,000 mile biking trek, starting in Kuala Lumpur and taking in 26 countries. Most recently, Pip's passion for travel took her on a 3000 mile cycle, boat and small plane journey exploring Brazil and Peru and raising awareness of the environmental issues in the region. From the mouth of the Amazon River in the Atlantic, finishing in Lima at the Pacific, Pip documented the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest and its devastating effect on the local indigenous communities. The journey resulted in a six-part documentary series, 'Transamazonica', currently airing globally. You can watch the trailer here. Pip has recently completed a major expedition canoeing the length of the Essequibo river in Guyana, from source to sea. A world first. Upon her return she was announced as Craghoppers' new ambassador. With more exciting brand partnerships and a book in the pipeline, as well as a full calendar of speaking events, 2018 is set to be a busy year!
Levison Wood
Levison Wood is an explorer, photographer, broadcaster and best-selling author. After studying History at Nottingham, Levison attended Sandhurst and served as an Officer in the British Parachute Regiment, including Operation Herrick 8 in Afghanistan. Levison's journalism has taken him to Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, North and South Sudan, most of Sub-Saharan Africa, India, Nepal and South East Asia, with his resulting work featuring in the Times, Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph and National Geographic, amongst others.
In late 2014, Levison completed a 9 month expedition walking the length of the Nile, which aired as a four-part series on Channel 4 and Animal Planet in spring 2015. This was followed by 'Walking The Himalayas' (5 x 60', C4) in 2016 and both 'Walking The Americas' and 'From Russia To Iran' (4 x 60', C4) in 2017. Lev's accompanying books 'Walking The Nile' and 'Walking The Americas' have been Sunday Times bestsellers, whilst 'Walking The Himalayas' was voted Adventure Travel Book of the Year at the Edward Stanford Awards. In spring 2017, Lev embarked on a sell-out 23 date theatre tour across the UK, which will be followed by further dates in spring 2018. His latest book Eastern Horizons, about his experiences hitchhiking from England to India as a 22 year-old back in 2004 was published in November 2017. Lev recently returned from his latest expedition, a 5000 mile circumnavigation of the Arabian peninsula, taking in 13 countries from Iraq to Lebanon. You can watch a compilation of some of his previous journeys here.


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Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy in which the foetus develops outside the womb, typically in the fallopian tube, but in rare cases, the pregnancy could attach to the ovary, the abdominal wall or other abdominal organs. This happens in around 1:80
pregnancies, 12,000 a year.
This is a life threatening emergency and requires urgent treatment. It is not possible to save this type of pregnancy.
- Doesn't always present with symptoms, up to 10% may not have any symptoms of the ectopic at all, although they will have a missed period and symptoms of pregnancy. It can be picked up on a routine scan before you even feel anything.
- Symptoms can develop anytime between 4th week and 12th week.
- Abdominal pain, low down on one side.
- Vaginal bleeding/watery brown discharge
- shoulder tip pain
- discomfort in passing urine/ opening your bowels
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- Looking very pale
These are symptoms of a potentially ruptured tubal pregnancy and this needs emergency surgery. This can be life threatening but thankfully this is rare.
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- Surgery – Keyhole surgery ( laparoscopy) under a general anaesthetic can be used to remove the fertilised egg and the damaged fallopian tube.
Trying For Another Baby
– Loss of a pregnancy through an ectopic can be devastating and many women feel the sense of grief as if they have lost a family member. These feeling can last for several months.
– When physically and emotionally ready, wait for at least 2 periods, before trying again, 3 if methotrexate was used.
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-When you get pregnant again, it is likely that your doctors will advise an early scan to ensure that your developing pregnancy is in the right place.
Causes of Ectopic Pregnancy
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease – a pelvic infection that has passed through the vagina and into the pelvic organs.
- Previous ectopic pregnancy – there is a risk of around 10% of having another ectopic pregnancy.
- Previous tubal surgery – unsuccessful female sterilisation or other tubal surgery can cause a partial blockage,
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On August 10th, Disney opened the third wing at their brand-new Art of Animation Resort. The Lion King Courtyard allows guests to feel like they have just stepped onto Pride Rock with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon.
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Monroe mayor seeks to increase city budget for 2016
Monroe mayor seeks to increase city budget for 2016
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Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo wants to raise the city budget to $59.1 million for the coming year.
Mayo introduced his spending plan during a City Council meeting this week. The community is located in the northern portion of Louisiana.
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Surviving Christmas with Altered Barbies
I survived another Christmas. Yay!
"Don't be such a Scrooge," Big Dog would often tell me seeing me with my brow furrowed, glaring at all the shoppers. Rampant commercialism makes me sad…and mad. I'm a terrible shopper and being pressured by custom to shop does not make me happy. Even at normal times I would prefer to do anything BUT shop, however, as we approach Christmas, the mood of materialism on steroids keeps me from even thinking about entering a store.
I make all of our gifts. I grew up around a lot of handmade things -- my mother was a terrific seamstress and knitter -- so it's all very normal for me, but I guess for some, handmade gifts feel "cheap" or "sorry." Big Dog's family is sick of my ranch-made items, for sure.
"This is all I could get you guys this year," apologized BD's nephew's mother-in-law.
"You don't need to get us anything!" we protested. I mean, really, no one needs to get holiday gifts for one's son-in-law's uncle! When I saw it was a homemade baked good, I was surprised. What does she mean "this is all"? To me, a gift that has someone's time and effort is so much better than a mass-produced-in-China-by-questionable-labor-store-bought thing. But I guess for them, it is not.
And then I hear about "plus-size Barbie."
Why not. And while we're at it, why not Menopausal Barbie, Bulimic Barbie, Anorexic Barbie, Pussy Whipper Barbie. I think we already have Gold Digger Barbie.
Years ago I drew a cartoon of Bi-polar Barbie. ("I'm sad! I'm mad!" Just like me at Christmas-time!) Yes, it's in terrible taste when you consider that real bi-polar disorder is complicated and painful, but I think a lot of women go through a bi-polar phase (like during menopause) so why not let your kids play with a real-life figure?
I'm thinking of other real-life Barbies we could but don't have: Goth Barbie, Metal Barbie, Stoner Barbie. Panhandler Barbie, Meth Lab Barbie, Convict Barbie, Welfare Barbie… Steampunk Barbie, Anarchist Barbie, Activist Barbie…
Hmm. Looks like others have been thinking of them, too.
|Metal. or Punk Barbies
|Birthing Barbie!
|Anorexic Barbie
|Bulimic Barbie
|Not sure what she is. Skank Barbie?
|And, of course, Stoner Barbie
There's even a community for people who love Altered Barbies!
Check out the artwork!
Love the "Pinebie," the child of Barbie and Pinecone. And someone's even got a Suicide Barbie! I'll bet there are Pedophile Barbies and Crazy Stalker Barbies, Frivolous Lawsuit Barbies… My head's starting to spin.
Like Exorcist Barbie.
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Free Search Engine Optimization Analysis
September 4, 2011 by mayra
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Keyword Analysis (Search Engine Optimization) In Internet Marketing
Keyword Analysis (Search Engine Optimization) In Internet Marketing
This article will be an introduction to keyword analysis. If you're doing any sort of written marketing (blogging, articles, squidoo lenses, press releases) and ESPECIALLY if you're using Google AdWords, you need to do keyword analysis. I say especially for Google Adwords because the written forms of marketing I mentioned are low-cost or free, whereas you can lose a lot of money quickly on Google Adwords if you don't know what you're doing. There is much more to know about Google AdWords than keyword analysis, so don't start marketing on Google with only this as a background.
I currently do my keyword analysis using a tool called Wordtracker. As far as I know, Wordtracker gives the most comprehensive results for keyword research. I would recommend a subscription to Wordtracker (as opposed to the free WordTracker tool) if you have the money, because you will get more results and there are other options which the free wordtracker tool doesn't provide. If you can't afford it though, the free tool is still great, and definitely much better than nothing.
So, the idea behind keywords is that you want to optimize your content for search engines (search engine optimization) by tagging your blog posts, articles, etc. with specific keywords. This will allow people to find your content through searching the net. You want to use keywords that people search for a lot, but that relatively few people are using to tag their own content.
To start, let's go to the free WordTracker tool at http://freekeywords.wordtracker.com/. As an example, I'll use one of my other blog posts, Gorilla Marketing Tactics to illustrate keyword research. I initially wanted to blog about cheap marketing methods. I had heard of low-cost marketing referred to as "guerrilla marketing", so that was the keyword I started with in WordTracker. Type "guerrilla marketing" (without quotes) into the free WordTracker tool. The results you see are search terms compiled by WordTracker based on actual search engine data. The number you see on the left is the number of times that keyword was searched for in the past 160 days. As you can see, there are probably a lot of terms shown here that you wouldn't have thought of yourself.
Since these are common terms used by actual people searching the net, you want to tag your content with one (or a few) of these keywords. Before we continue however, I should mention that at this point, there is one huge advantage you will have with the paid WordTracker tool. The free WordTracker tool only gives you keyword suggestions containing your keyword, i.e. every result you see right now will have "guerrilla marketing" in the phrase somewhere. The paid version will also give you keywords related to your search, which include misspellings.
To illustrate what I mean, if I type "guerrilla marketing" into the paid version, I get results such as guerilla marketing (notice the missing "r"), gorilla marketing, marketing, small business, alternative marketing, and so on. As you can imagine, this is incredibly helpful. You can click on each related keyword to get further results as we have done in the free tool.
This should be a lesson to you (if you don't have the paid version of WordTracker) to always search for any possible misspellings of the terms you're searching for. As an example here, type "guerilla marketing" (misspelled with one "r") into the free WordTracker tool. "Guerilla marketing" has more searches (92), than the properly spelled "guerrilla marketing" (45). Not only that, but there are way more related keywords to use.
As a general guideline, you should choose keywords with 20 or more searches for it to be useful to you. So let's choose a few keyword possibilities for the blog post. I'm going to choose:
1) Guerrilla marketing (45)
2) Guerilla marketing (92)
3) Guerilla marketing tactics (51)
4) Guerilla marketing strategy (31)
5) Gorilla marketing (51) (suggested by the paid version of WordTracker)
6) Gorilla marketing tactics (28)
You now want to see how much competition there is for each keyword. You don't want to use a keyword that a lot of other people are using, even if it has a ton of searches because it would be likely that no one would find your content. To determine your competition, go to Google. Type in each one of the keywords above with brackets around it. This will give you the number of other people using the same keyword to tag their content (don't confuse this with the number of times a keyword is searched for). The results from this are:
1) Guerrilla marketing (702 000)
2) Guerilla marketing (690 000)
3) Guerilla marketing tactics (18 200)
4) Guerilla marketing strategy (5740)
5) Gorilla marketing (43 900)
6) Gorilla marketing tactics (443)
Ideally you want this number to be below 5000 (up to about 10 000). I could have chosen the keyword "guerrilla marketing strategy", but because "gorilla marketing tactics" had such incredibly low competition, I used it instead regardless of the funny spelling mistake. In case someone comes across my blog post and thinks I'm a complete moron for the misspelling, I do note the correct spelling in the post.
Whatever content you're writing, there will be a place for you to submit your keywords, so make sure you do so, i.e. don't only use your keywords in your content, you have to officially submit them. You should also have your keywords in the body of your content at least three times or so (this will give you better results in search engines), as well as in the content title. You can of course use more than one keyword, and should ideally have four or five if possible.
As a final note, Google does also offer a free keyword analysis tool at https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal, which does have related keyword results, but I personally much prefer WordTracker, and find it to be more comprehensive. Also, Google does not provide exact numbers in the results, as WordTracker does.
That does it for this article. Make sure you do your keyword analysis before posting any content!
About the Author
Matt Mossop is a professional internet marketer and successful home-based business owner. Need Internet Marketing Help? Check out Matt's Popular Blog to see how he can help you become an internet marketing success => MossopBlog.com
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It's pretty obvious that one requires to remodel one's house, after living there for a while. Everyone wants to stay updated with the latest designs and to one's house beautiful so that it can get admired by everyone. Are you also planning to remodel to some part or a big portion of your house? You just seen a beautiful kitchen in someone's house and now wishes to have same or even better in your own house? Well, it may require you to spend a lot of money for it, the money that you could not get out of your monthly salary checks. But thanks to various financing options which have made it possible for a common person to live his/her dreams. There are many sources to get finance support for your home remodeling project. Let's have a look at the best out of them.
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This may look like a funny thing to do as everyone knows that by doing so, one can finance one' projects itself. But it is not funny though as there are many people who just keep on wasting their hard-earned money, even after knowing their future need of money. Though you might not be able to save that much money that can help you to finance your project, but some part can certainly help you to reduce the amount to borrow from others, or take loan of.
Your Credit Card may help
Yeah, it can! Your credit card is the fastest way to get money in your hands, and if your remodeling project is just in the count of couple of hundred dollars only, then consider using the Credit Card. Why to go through all these head aching stuffs like paper work, big interest and all. Keep it simple!


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Having these things readily available will mean that you can clear up all that needs to be taken care of in the quickest time possible so that a regular flow of traffic can resume as soon as possible.
Great hiking trails near or in Cape Town
Cape Town with its towering Table Mountain really has a unique situation as nature and urbanity converge. This makes it great for anyone wanting to hike or trek but not venture too far from the city. This has made it a leading tourist destination for people wanting literally the best of both worlds, stay at boutique hotels, eat at world class restaurants and hike some of the most picturesque trekking trails in all of South Africa, this is the reality that is Cape Town.Read Great hiking trails near or in Cape Town
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Johannesburg and Pretoria might be two of the major urban hubs in South Africa for various reasons.
- However that really doesn't mean that there isn't a world of nature and wildlife within close proximity to these said sprawling urban spaces.
- Anyone knows that city life can become taxing, yet in Johannesburg or Pretoria that never really needs to be an issue with so much hiking variety nearby or even within the city itself.
- Here are 5 hiking destinations to consider when next exploring these two leading South African cities.
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South Africa has some of the world's most scenic areas and is widely regarded as a mecca for those wishing to hike, surf, relax or seek adventure.
- This in turn has made it a prime destination for anyone looking to find ideal spots to enjoy sunsets. With spring being upon us, love is in the air and various individuals and holidaymakers are looking for places for which they can enjoy a breathtaking sunset.
- Here are 5 worthwhile destinations to achieve this across South Africa.
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Best Summer Road Trips From Los Angeles In 2017
As your time abroad is coming to an end, there is one thing you still have to look forward to before returning home: summer! A time where essays and exams are a thing of the past and the only thing you have to worry about is not burning in the California sunshine, which, admittedly, for me, is an issue all year round.
Whilst most people will be bumming it at the beach or partying with their friends, which is still pretty great, why not make the most of your lack of responsibility and explore! And there's no better way to explore than going on a summer road trip. Better yet, for those of you lucky enough to be in Los Angeles (LA), your options are endless!
Regardless of whether you're a metropolitan millennial or more of a nature-loving nemophile, there is something for everyone, and it's all right at your fingertips. So, if you want to make your summer this study abroad semester memorable, grab a bag, hop in the car and hit the road! Here is our list of the best summer road trips from Los Angeles.
Road Trip Option 1: Grand Canyon And Sedona.
If you're looking to have a 'grand'-spanking good time this summer then where better to visit than Arizona?! A desert dream perfect for hiking and escaping the chaos (and traffic) of LA life. Trade hours of sitting on the 405, for hours hiking the desert trails and remember how it feels to breathe in fresh, unpolluted air.
I took a road trip over spring break with a group of friends and had an incredible time. The eight-hour drive through the stunning Nevada desert makes for plenty of great photo ops along the way, including plenty of chances to snap a pic along historic Route 66.
We decided to stay in Flagstaff, AZ, as it was a one-hour drive from Sedona and a 90-minute drive from the Grand Canyon, which made for a perfect base. We stayed in a lovely Airbnb which had access to a country club pool and hot tub and even had guide books recommending restaurants, activities, and tips to make the most of our stay.
Once we arrived in Flagstaff in the early evening, we decided to venture into the town center of Flagstaff for a spot of dinner.
The following day we got up and left to explore Sedona, where we completed two hikes; the first along the Broken Arrow trail and the second to see Cathedral Rock. If you don't fancy working up a sweat, there is an option to take a pink jeep tour, however this does come at a price (from around $59.00 for 90 minutes).
After spending most of the day hiking, we decided to explore the town center. A walk along Main Street offers a timely, eclectic experience and you could easily spend an hour or two browsing the variety of stores and restaurants.
We then proceeded to go for dinner at the restaurant in the Armara Resort and Spa. While the food was overpriced and we did experience some rain, being able to sit by a fire and watch the sun set over the radiant red mountains made it worthwhile. After snapping a few pictures and stopping for more food because we were still hungry, we climbed back in the car, bid a fond farewell to Sedona, and made our way back to Flagstaff to rest up before another busy, but brilliant, day.
After some much-needed sleep we awoke the next morning, made some breakfast, and hit the road once again. After 90-minutes of driving we arrived at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
In order to enter each vehicle must purchase a parking pass which is $25.00; however, once purchased it is valid for seven days. Finding a parking spot is difficult, although there are multiple parking lots so you should be able to find one with a little perseverance.
Once at the Grand Canyon, I would recommend making a stop at the visitor's center as you can find out about the best trails and plan your visit according to how much time you have to spend there. You can also pick up brochures which have suggested plans for both half- and full-day visits.
We arrived at the Grand Canyon at just after midday, so we followed the half-day plan. We walked around the edge of the rim before hiking into the canyon on the South Kaibab trail until we got to Ooh Aah Point (yes, that's genuinely what it's called and when you see the view you'll see why!)
The hike took around two hours and offered stunning views on the way down as well as beautiful panoramic views of the canyon. There are water stations at the top of the trail where you can fill your bottles with fresh spring water from the canyon, and there is also a free hop on/hop off shuttle which goes around the rim and stops at the beginning of the trails.
Once we finished hiking we managed to grab a snack at a nearby canteen. We then managed to make it back to the rim (barely!) in time to watch the sun set behind the mountains, perfectly concluding our day at the Grand Canyon.
Our final day was spent soaking in the country club hot tub before packing our bags and heading back to LA. I went on this trip with five friends from my dance team, some of whom I hadn't had chance to get as close to as before. In the short time we were away we all became closer and got to know each other more and we all had a wonderful time. And all the while we got to see some absolutely amazing places!
I would recommend planning 4-5 days for this trip, depending on how much you want to do. This trip will cost you around $300 to $350 for the entire trip, including gas. I can guarantee if you decide to embark on an Arizona road trip that it will be GRAND!
Road Trip Option 2: San Francisco.
If the idea of hiking in the wilderness where cell service suffers and you're susceptible to bug bites and getting dirty, a city break may be more up your street. If splendid scenery, colorful cuisine, and delightful diversity sounds appealing, then San Francisco is a must.
Whilst I am yet to make it out to San Francisco this year, it's something I plan on doing this summer, so I'll offer some suggestions as to what I would do whilst visiting in the hopes it could help give you some ideas of your own!
The drive from LA to San Francisco is around six hours long. When I go, I plan to drive to Big Sur on the way, which takes about six hours from LA. I'll then spend an hour or so there and finish up by driving the remaining three-and-a-half hours to San Francisco.
It may seem strange to want to drive an extra three-and-a-half hours; however, it would mean checking another place off my bucket list and so I feel that the extra effort would be worthwhile. And with views like this, you can't blame me!
After researching accommodation in San Fransisco, it seems that there is very little financial difference between hotels and Airbnb's. However, it seems hotels are generally more centrally located, so it would seem more convenient to stay in a hotel.
Hotels, whilst they are on the pricey side, can be found in San Francisco for as cheap as $130 per night. If that cost is split up amongst friends, the price can be quite cheap – especially if you're only staying for one or two nights. Some hotels that stood out to me are the Hotel Zephyr, the Grand Hyatt San Fransisco, and Pier 2620 Hotel, all of which are under $200 per night and have free WiFi (obviously a priority for Instagram updates).
When in San Francisco there is so much to see and do, it can seem difficult to narrow it down! Of course, an absolute must see is the Golden Gate Bridge. The one-mile long iconic red bridge is magnificent and is regarded as the number one sight to see in San Fransisco. Some of the best places to snap a picture of the bridge would include Battery Spencer, Fort Point, and Baker Beach.
In addition, some of the top local attractions include Union Square, Lombard Street and Pier 39. And don't forget to take a ride on the iconic cable cars that run throughout the city! And if you have a little extra time, you might even be able to take a short ferry ride across to Alcatraz.
If you decide to take a road trip to San Fransisco, I would recommend around three days minimum to make sure you have enough time to see as much of the city as possible. A three-day trip will cost you between $360 to $400, but this price can be lowered if you share expenses with friends.
San Francisco is the perfect place to go if you're looking to get some great summer snaps and explore another vibrant, exciting city in California. So, what's stopping you? Get planning and go!
Road Trip Option 3: Big Bear.
For those of you looking for a total escape from civilization, just a short two-hour drive from LA is Big Bear Lake. The drive is absolutely beautiful, especially as you begin to ascend the mountains surround LA. Plus, the fresh forest air and total tranquility will have you forgetting about city life in no time!
I would advise leaving LA around 10am to avoid the morning traffic. This will get you to Big Bear around noon; however, you may get there later if you do what I did which was stop every two minutes to take photos! The earlier you leave, the earlier you'll get there, which means you'll have plenty of time to explore and enjoy the rest of your day.
After arriving we unpacked the cars and checked out our cabin. There are some hotels and resorts near Big Bear Lake, but if you want a true mountain experience I would recommend staying in a cabin if possible. Cabins can be rented through Airbnb from as cheap as $69 per night.
After spending a few hours relaxing after the drive and we decided to explore and go on a hike. There are some amazing trails varying in distance and intensity to choose from. We spent around two hours on a hike and then went back to the house for a night of TV, board games and, of course, dinner.
There are so many activities to chose from including snowboarding, skiing, and tubing, so whether you decide to do nothing or everything, there's options for everyone.
The following day we woke up and cooked breakfast and then went into Big Bear village. The village is full of shops, cafes, and a movie theater and it's a great place to grab lunch and maybe a souvenir. We browsed the boutiques whilst munching on an English toffee-covered apple, before catching a movie at the cinema. Afterwards, it was around 4pm, so we decided it would be best to head home before it got too late.
On the way home we stopped for (of course) more pictures and reluctantly made our way back into the hustle and bustle of the city. A weekend wilderness escape is sometimes just what the doctor ordered, and if you want a low budget but incredibly enjoyable mini break, then Big Bear is the perfect place to go!


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Handsome English Manor home in Brittany Wood. The home sits on a lovely lot overlooking a small park. Original details include arched doorways, newly refinished wood floors, natural wood doors, plaster moldings, corner cabinets and built-in bookcases, some plantation shutters, slate roof, leaded glass windows, screened porch and patio with an outdoor fireplace and a beautiful stone wall at the rear of the property. Updated baths and kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Ceramic floor in finished lower level which includes both a sitting area around the gas fireplace and a game room with wet bar and a half bath. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths including a separate bedroom and full bath above the 2-car garage which is perfect for guests, a nanny, a teen or in-law suite. Irrigation system, outdoor lighting and lovely landscaping. This is a unique home in a great neighborhood. A real opportunity!
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DELAND — A citizens committee will be proposed next week to study whether Deltona should be incorporated, Volusia County Council members promised Thursday.
Three members -- Big John and Jack Ascherl, at-large members who represent the entire county, and Roy Schleicher, a Deltona resident whose District 5 includes the community -- will meet Thursday to nominate the nine-member committee. The full council later will decide whether to ratify the nominations.


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The Arduino Due is Arduino's first ARM-based Arduino development board. This board is based on a powerful 32bit CortexM3 ARM microcontroller made programmable through the familiar Arduino IDE. It increases the computing power available to Arduino users keeping the language as compatible as possible so that many programs will be migrated in a matter of minutes!
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Artist Insight with Bruce Getty
We sat down with Bruce Getty (@Gettyphotography) to ask him some question about his background with photography, what gear he uses, favorite shoot locations and much more.
Which camera do you use?
I use Nikon D810 14 to 24 Nikon lens 24 to 70 Nikon lens with VR and the 70 to 200 Nikon
Do you prefer to use a tripod, or freehand?
I also use my tripod quite often but I freehand whenever I can
What are some of your favorite locations to shoot?
I love shooting New York City and New York State I also love to shoot San Francisco Bay area as you know. The California and Oregon coastline. There are so many great places out there to shoot and I want to visit
What time of day do your prefer to shoot, night or day?
I'd like to shoot when ever I see something interesting and the light is good!
What brought you into photography?
What brought me into photography is, really hard to explain, I went from a full-time construction worker and Union carpenter! Then in the year 2001 I started to use drugs again, I always wanted to be an artist, so as an escape I just started doing things and it evolved, into something great. Anyways I'm sober now and now I am doing photography very seriously. I do not do as much antique restoration but still a little, I am not so much into carpentry as I once was.
How long do you spend editing a photo?
The longest I spend on editing a photo maybe 30 minutes that is the longest ever! Do not do any digital manipulation!
Which program(s) do you use for editing?
Sometimes I blend exposures in Photoshop! I use light room and then I go to Photoshop to finish it off and to put into Instagram format!
Do you have any advice for someone getting into photography?
Someone who is just getting into photography has to have you have to have patience and it will come if you have talent! Study other peoples compositions and then you can get your own ideas for your own competition the way you see it. Then you will find out if people like it. There is a lot of technique, all these things come with experience you cannot expect to learn overnight and less you were some kind a gifted individual.
Your best tip for post-processing an image
My best tip for editing is watch your edges you can create halos around your edges by simply using too much sharpening too much clarity or decreasing highlights or increasing the shadows too much
A little bit about yourself.
I just turned 50 , I spent most of my life in and out of jail prison and hospitals! Battling drug and alcohol addiction, it finally caught up to me in 2008 I was released in 2012 i've been sober since started my Instagram in the middle of 2013 really changed my life the interaction with other people that like to take pictures and do it the right way. And interaction with people throughout the whole world.
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In total, the 37 county authorities that make up the CCN are England's largest grouping of councils, with their 2,600 councillors representing 26 million people, and covering 86% of the country's landmass.
Collectively, they are responsible for 41% of Englands GVA, almost half the country's spend on children's and adult social care, and maintain 70% of local roads. For a map of the councils that make up the CCN, click here.
Over the past few years, CCN has grown into an influential organisation, both nationally and within Parliament, and has a burgeoning media reputation. Its team is based in Westminster.
CCN acts as the voice for county authorities across Westminster, to key influencers, and within the LGA and local government sector. Its evidence-based research, advocacy, media, and public affairs work has secured significant concessions for its members, such as 2016's transitional funding, the needs-based fair funding review, and forcing the previous Government to abandon its policy over forced academisation of schools.
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Its County Devolution report helped change the narrative, helping to secure the first devolution deals, whilst a recent CCN-commissioned report on local government reorganisation has been held up by Ministers as a strong piece of work that adds a lot of value and evidence to ongoing structure debates. View our latest reports here.
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509 Thompson Street, Charleston, WV 25311
Convenient East downtown location. Many upgrades incl new carpet, light fixtures, plumbing, electric, kitchen, flooring, paint. Photos to follow. Beautiful woodwork throughout. Newell kitchen with updated appliances.
- City: Charleston
- Zip Code: 25311
- County: Kanawha
- Subdivision: none
- Area: Charleston Proper
- Directions: WASHINGTON ST E TO THOMPSON HOUSE ON LEFT
- Price: $85,000.00
- Bedrooms: 2
- Full Baths: 1
- Half Baths: 0
- Upper Level Sq Ft: 400
- Main Level Sq Ft: 600
- Total Sq Ft: 1000
- Year Built: 1930
- Elementary School: Piedmont
- Middle School: Horace Mann
- Senior High School: Capital
- Garage: Pad
- Heating System: Forced Air Gas
- Cooling System: Central
- Water: City
- Taxes Annual: 500
- Basement: None
- Room Count: 5
- Fireplace: 0
- Interior Features: Cable
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Windows: Non-Insulated
- Walls: Drywall
- Lot Back: 30
- Lot Front: 30
- Lot Left: 100
- Lot Right: 100
- Construction: Shingle
- Roof: Comp Shingle
- Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Full Bath Lower Level: 0
- Full Bath Main Level: 0
- Full Bath Upper Level: 1
- Halfbath Lower Level: 0
- Halfbath Main Level: 1
- Halfbath Upper Level: 0
- Agent Name: Don Stover
- Office Name: Re/Max Real Estate Unlimited
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Shirley Bassey – Where Do I Begin (Love Story)
1973 (All About Shirley TV Special) Shirley recorded and released this song on her 1971 LP Titled, 'Shirley Bassey – Something Else' ABOUT this song: "(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story" is a popular song published in 1970, with music by Francis Lai and lyrics by Carl Sigman. The song was first introduced as an instrumental theme in the 1970 film Love Story. The lyrics were added after the theme music became popular. LYRICS: Where do I begin? To tell the story of how great a love can be The sweet love story that is older than the sea The simple truth about the love he brings to me Where do I start? Like a summer rain That cools the pavement with a patent leather shine He came into my life and made the living fine And gave a meaning to this empty world of mine He fills my heart He fills my heart with very special things With angels' songs, with wild imaginings He fills my soul with so much love That anywhere I go, I'm never lonely With him along, who could be lonely I reach for his hand, it's always there How long does it last? Can love be measured by the hours in a day? I have no answers now, but this much I can say I'm going to need him till the stars all burn away And he'll be there He fills my heart with very special things With angels' songs, with wild imaginings He fills my soul with so much love That anywhere I go, I'm never lonely With him along, who could be lonely I reach for his hand, it's always there How long does it last? Can love be measured by the hours in a …
Love Story on piano by Steve Farley
Love Story cover, played on a Yamaha Piano with orchestral background. Mixed and recorded by Steve Farley of Piano and Orchestra Music. Steve produces his own backround music, one instrument at a time, then playes his Yamaha C7 along to it. French composre, Francis Lai, composed over 600 songs. He wrote over 100 songs for movies including; Where Do I begin "Love Story", A Man And Woman, Olivers Story, Today It's You, and Rider On The Rain.
Can you write a story that includes 6 of these movie quotes, just for the pure fun of being creative?
1. Personally I think she was Hitler's maid at Berchtesgaden.
2. Bring down a copy of my will… and an eraser!
3. There's nothing wrong with you that a little Prozac and a polo mallet can't cure.
4. Here, taste my tuna casserole and tell me if I put in too much hot fudge.
5. I think if Liberace had children, this would be their room.
6. Are we having FUN, yet?
7. We're in hell. We've entered hell! When?
8. Claustrophia and a dead body – this is a neurotic's jackpot!
9. I think it's a reasonable assumption that if you're dead you don't suddenly turn up in the New York City Transit System.
10. It appears my hypocrisy knows no bounds.
11.Yes, Satan? Oh, I'm sorry, sir. You sounded like someone else.
12. Maybe poker's just not your game. I know….. let's have a spelling contest.
█ ► I will close this in another day unless someone posts their "intent" to answer. ◄
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The Linda Gentille Story 2008
Linda's musical career life story
Categories: Liberace Videos Tags: 2008, Gentille, Linda, Story
Star Dust ~ Love Story
Product Description
In this fabulous collection of time-honored classics and less familiar, yet beautifully melodic music, Jon England's magnificently fluid and seemingly effortless style enriches whatever mood you are in. From the first notes of the ceaselessly evocative "Star Dust" to the closing notes of the solemn au revoir "Now Is The Hour", these tunes reflect some of the most memorable musical moments of the 20th century.
1.Star Dust 2.Autumn Concerto (My Heart Reminds Me) 3.Tammy('s In Love) 4.All The Things You Are 5.Roses Of Picardy 6.Blue Moon 7.Maria Elena 8.Moonsway 9.Portrait Of My Love 10.Scatterbrain 11.Daytona Drift 12.Another Time, Another Place 13.Isn't She Lovely 14.Long Ago And Far Away 15.Moonglow 16.Make The World Go Away 17.All By Myself 18.Riviera Rhapsody 19.Love Story 20.Now Is The Hour
Finely orchestrated with Jon's own "Green Lounge" orchestra, each tune carries the listener along on a sweetly memorable musical journey from Hollywood to to Tin Pan Alley via Nashville, 70's soft-rock and quasi-clisscal pops genres.
Categories: Liberace CD Tags: Dust, Love, star, Story
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Love Story Theme. Check out playlists. Go to www.jonengland.com for his fantastic cd's. I did. The shipping was free and they even through in a free cd of his Christmas music. Myplaylists include music by Lee Liberace, Jon England, Richard Clayderman, Roger Williams, Hoagy Carmichael, Michel Legrand, Art Tatum, Dino Kartsonakis, Errol Garner, Charlie Schaffer, Russ Conway, Ferrante & Teicher, Carl Doy, Beegie Adair, Caravelli, Floyd Cramer, Geoff Love, Horst Jankowski, Ronnie Aldrich, Stanley Black, David Foster, Claude Bolling, Edison Valencia, Marrina Waks, and one Liberace imitator who tags his stuff [Roger Williams] and [Branson] and has told me not to mention his name. There are also many pieces by little known [nobodies] who are fantastic piano soloists, admired mainly by their YouTube fans. I am looking for videos of Bill Pursell, Felix Slatkin, George Shearing, John Arpin, Norm Geller, Norman Percival, and Gordon Franks. I would be amiss if I didnt have the greats Del Wood and JoAnn Castle on my page, however, they are only favorited, and not in the playlists. As much as I admire their talent, its a far cry from the romantic style Im after. # Hope you enjoy. # Channel Keywords: Las Vegas Piano Solo Lounge Bar Jazz Standard Standards romantic concert pianist pianista pianiste pianoforte playlist playlists elevator music easy listening musica religiosa religious evangelica romantica himnos tradicionales cristianos religiosos evangelicos christian gospel evangelistic …


text: This is promo video for Paqui tortilla chips from Travis. Paqui is a company down here in Texas that makes spicy tortilla chips in various levels of pain. The one Travis is eating is is made with Carolina Reaper peppers. They come one chip to a package and the package is shaped like a coffin. I've eaten one and it's ridiculously hot and I don't recommend trying it. Stick with their Ghost Pepper chips, you can eat more than one of those without half dying.


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This certification reflects your knowledge and skills in a range of construction-related support tasks, which are applicable to the majority of construction sites, and provides an occupational outcome.
You will need to provide a range of evidence to assist your assessor to make a decision about your competence. The types of evidence you may be asked to provide can include:
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Table of Contents
Teach Access Faculty Bootcamp
In collaboration with Teach Access and Promoting the Integration of Universal Design into University Curricula (UDUC), Accessing Higher Ground will host a Teach Access Faculty Bootcamp to provide techniques and strategies for teaching accessibility in technology and design curriculum. The Bootcamp can be attended in person or virtually. Read more about the Bootcamp workshop, including the agenda.
UDUC Mini-Conference on Teaching Accessibility and UD
In addition, UDUC will host a mini-conference during the AHG main conference, focusing on topics related to the teaching of accessibility and Universal Design in university curriculum. The UDUC mini-conference can be attended in person or a subset of the sessions can be attended virtually. There is no charge for faculty to attend either the Bootcamp or the mini-conference. More information on registering for either event is provided below.
Sessions included in UDUC Track
|Wednesday, Nov. 15
|8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
|Panel: Universal Design: from Teaching to Practice,Hadi Rangin, IT Accessibility Specialist, University of Washington (onsite only)
|9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
|Integrating UD into a certificate program in online teaching, Sheryl Burgstahler, Director, Accessible Technology Services, University of Washington (onsite only)
|11:15 – 12:15 p.m.
|Panel: Strategies and Resources for Teaching About Inclusive Design and Accessibility in Technology and Design Courses, Larry Goldberg, Senior Director of Accessible Media, Oath (onsite only)
|3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
|Teaching faculty about universal design and accessibility through OSM (pronounced "awesome") course, Kate Miller, Access and Usability Manager, CU Denver (onsite only)
|Thursday, Nov. 16
|4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
|Integrating Universal Design and Accessibility into a Distance Education Graduate Certificate Program,Deb Castiglione, Universal Design & Instructional Technology Spec, University of Kentucky (onsite only)
|Friday, Nov. 17
|9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
|Universal Design: An Intercultural Perspective, Dr. Foad Hamidi, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (available onsite or live stream)
|10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
|How Does an Accessibility Curriculum Impact Student Professional Life and Practice?, Marc Thompson, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (available onsite or live stream)
|11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
|Seeing Disability Differently…By Design: Developing Online UDL Training for Teachers with a Disability Studies Focus, Chris Lanterman, Northern Arizona University, et al (available onsite or live stream)
Faculty Bootcamp
Come learn about and discuss trends we are noticing with new-hires at tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Oath, Adobe, and Facebook. Learn about examples and techniques you can use in your own classrooms (programming, design, testing, etc.) to best prepare your students to create inclusive experiences that not only increase their employability after graduation, but also motivate them to create innovative breakthroughs in making technology work better for everyone.
Agenda & Logistics
Tuesday, November 14, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm MST
- 9:00 am: Welcome
- 9:15 am: Disability in the Tech Industry
- 9:45 am: Assistive Technology
- 10:45 am: Accessibility by Design
- 11:15 am: Testing
- 11:30 am: Wrap-up / Q&A
- 12:00 pm: Lunch
Location: Westin Westminster, Colorado, 10600 Westminster Boulevard
Room: Cotton Creek I
Cost: No charge.
- Mary Bellard, Senior Accessibility Architect at Microsoft and
co-leader of the Materials Task Force for Teach Access
- Larry Goldberg, Senior Director, Accessible Media, Oath
Register here for either the Bootcamp or UDUC mini-conference .
- Faculty Bootcamp: seating is limited to 25 onsite and 100 for virtual participation
- UDUC Mini-Conference: same as above
More Information
Question about the program or registration? Contact Howard Kramer via email or at 303-492-8672.


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"What is safe?"
"King's book is not quiet; hers is an aesthetics of sound fractured, fragmented, compounded, mixed, remixed, sampled, jointed, yes, even anointed. (Check out the cover of this book, it's sparseness of image, this blaringly red background, these glaringly gray figures, mouths open. Caught mid-pounce (whose in danger? (you must be asking yourself!))."
"Connecting the body to art (as that which comes from the body, which lives in the body, which defends the body, which deceives the body, which destroys the body, which provides passageways to forgive the body, to recreate the body) art to philosophy (what is the body, what are its limitations, its excesses, can we discard the body) philosophy to politics (who owns the body, who has rights to the body, who deserves (health) care for the body) carries us (noisily) through these (full-bodied) explorations."
"What is safe?"
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Clavier Companion - May/June 2017 - 38
Learning &Teaching
To judge and be judged
To judge and be judged
by Craig Sale
eachers should always strive to
provide positive and successful
music experiences for their
students. Within the walls of the teaching
studio, it is much easier to create these experiences-
the environment and people involved are familiar, and
the teacher has more control of outcomes. However,
this is not the case when students leave the studio and
are evaluated at adjudicated events such as festivals,
performance exams, and competitions.
I have been fortunate to serve as an adjudicator
for these types of events over the years, as well as to
prepare students for them. I believe both the teacher
and the adjudicator (who is usually a teacher, as well)
hold great responsibilities for ensuring a positive and
successful student experience at the event.
The teacher's responsibilities
When preparing students for adjudication, it is
important for them to know-from the outset-that
they are working toward a very special goal. They are
preparing material to perform "away from the nest" of
the teacher's studio and familiar performance settings.
To perform outside of the studio is a big step toward
independence with their music. It is exciting but
also challenging. It requires that students be in total
command of their material.
Practice which successfully prepares students
for evaluation is usually more demanding than the
practice done from lesson to lesson. Students and
their parents need to be aware of this. Before entering
students in a contest or festival, it is necessary to have
discussions with them and their parents about these
practice demands and the reasons for participating.
Everyone involved needs to know what lies ahead.
I always talk with students about "why" they are
participating in the event. Simply gaining more
experience in playing musically for others is a
worthwhile reason. Another reason to participate is to
get feedback-to learn ways in which the performance
can become even more effective. Although students
are sometimes motivated to "win the prize," I never
discuss this as an intended goal.
Selecting the right type of event for the student is
key to creating a successful experience. There are many
different types of adjudicated events in which students
can participate. Each provides feedback and tangible
rewards in different ways. The most common are:
* Festivals with written (or verbal) feedback and
a ribbon or certificate of participation given at
the end.
* Examination programs which usually provide a
certificate of achievement, a specific critique
sheet, and a final score.
* Semi-competitive events with written comments
and a score which determines a level of
achievement, i.e., a gold, silver or bronze medal;
superior, excellent, good ratings, etc.
* Competitions in which specific "winners" are
selected-sometimes with written feedback given,
sometimes without.
Teachers need to consider carefully which type
of event is best suited to the student. For a "first
experience," I prefer to place students in festivals that
provide feedback but are semi- or non-competitive-
where the student is only evaluated according to the
adjudicator's standards. Then, if I see a competitive
side to the student, we move on to events in which the
student is compared to others and has the possibility
of receiving a goal prize.
Before entering a student in an adjudicated event,
the teacher should do some research. Most festivals
and competitions have printed or online materials
explaining the event and its mission. It is often helpful
to speak to other teachers who have had students
participate in the past. This information can be essential
when wanting to place the student in the right type
of event. It also helps the teacher adequately prepare
the student-musically and psychologically.
Here is a brief list of additional (but essential) things
to investigate:
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May/June 2017
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Monthly Archives: March 2015
Wow! An exhausting day of fun and adventure at Edale. We have had canoeing, abseiling, weasling and the leap of faith! Then to top the day off there is more night walking and a treasure hunt. The children have been fab and a little quieter today. Many had a snooze on the minibus to the activities. Fingers crossed for a very peaceful night tonight!
Highlights have been:
Ollie overcoming his initial fear of canoeing.
Eleanor and Gaby with their poetry writing skills.
Tendaki weasling through every nook and cranny!
Melissa with her enthusiasm for everything.
Too many to mention. More to follow…
Good Morning! A relatively good nights sleep with the first bustle of chit chat starting at 5:30. Breakfast will be at 8am with activities starting at 9:15. We have canoeing and abseiling to look forward to. At the moment it is clear and bright. Fingers crossed for sunshine…
Photos are being slow to upload so we will try again later.
Finally all is quiet, children all exhausted. Some of us went on a night walk and were wowed by the night sky, we saw Cassiopeia!!! The others had an adventurous treasure hunt. We enjoyed our dinner of jacket potatoes and BBQ chicken or veggie chilli and rice and especially the chocolate pud and custard! Be patient with updates, limited signal. More pics to come tomorrow. Canoeing and weasling are on the agenda. Goodnight from Edale.
Lady Arabella of Senlis was last seen at the banquet in Senlis Great Hall, in honour of the knighthood of Simon de Senlis.
Please inform us of any relevant information, as soon as possible. Her fellow citizens are desperate to find her. Newly knighted, Simon of Senlis is currently on a quest to locate her whereabouts.
What a great day at SdS. The children all looked amazing in their medieval costumes… King David, trusty Knights Will and Theo, fair maidens Sophie and Esme to name but a few. Not forgetting our very own dragon Callum! The day began with the knighting of Simon but tragedy struck during our banquet when Lady Arabella was whisked away by a hooded figure. Who could it be? Why has she been taken? Where has she gone?
Knight Simon has been sent on his first official quest to retrieve our fair Lady Arabella. What adventures will be in store…


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Chicken has landed
Fran's fans besiege a reopened Boca Raton landmark.
Kathy Bushouse
Staff Writer
BOCA RATON- For months, they've driven by the old Fran's Chicken Haven, peeking in its
windows to check on its progress, making sure this mainstay of Boca Raton's culinary scene
hadn't reopened without them.
And on Tuesday, the wishes of many Fran's fans were granted, when the small restaurant that
has dished out fried chicken and french fries since 1964 officially reopened for its first full
day of business since closing eight months ago.
Regular customers of Fran's Chicken Haven may not have recognized the restaurant, with its
new red-and-yellow decor and without the neon chicken sign that hung in Fran's window for
But they love Fran's food and said they eagerly anticipated its return for months.
I've been watching, and I noticed the sign in the windows, and I just kept coming by." Said
Steve Guleff, a Delray Beach resident who has been coming to Fran's Chicken Haven for 27
He's been monitoring the store's progress for a month.
"All of the sudden today, I looked in... and I'm back in here now."
By 1 p.m. Tuesday, so much of Fran's chicken had been sold they had to make an emergency
run for more food.
The first Fran's Chicken Haven closed in April, after more than 36 years in the strip mall plaza
at the corner of Northwest 20th Street and Federal Highway.
The restaurant's founders, Fran and Joe Gerace, didn't want to pay the higher rents their
landlord wanted to charge and decided it was time to retire.
But they came out of retirement to help new Fran's Chicken owner Stacy Hayhurst-Fuentes,
who bought the rights to the restaurant shortly after it closed and decided to reopen it in the
same spot, with some changes.
The couple said they'll help Hayhurst-Fuentes and her son, Jonathan, get the eatery started.
Once they're done, they'l ease back into retirement.
Hayhurst-Fuentes, who also works as a financial consultant with A.G. Edwards, hustled
behind the counter of her new restaurant, taking orders and working with the Geraces.
Every time a customer would tell the Geraces how wonderful it was to see the restaurant
reopen, the couple made sure to point out that Hayhurst-Fuentes was the owner, not them.
"We just want to make sure that they get doing it right," said Joe Gerace.
Longtime customers Jeff and Pam Dolson, both of Boca Raton, were at Fran's on Tuesday to
pick up 20 chicken wings and a two-piece white meat meal for lunch.
They have been frequenting Fran's since the late 1960's, and have faith that Hayhurst-Fuentes
- with whom Jeff Dolson attended Boca Raton High School - will do a fine job of bringing it
"I think if they're following Fran and Joe's recipe, I don't think they'll have a problem."
"Because they're going to get clientele back," Pam Dolson said.
And, considering the calls and queries she has fielded in the past few months,
Hayhurst-Fuentes she doesn't think luring back old customers will be difficult.
"We keep running out [of food] because we're selling so much. The anticipation has been
Jonathan Fuentes, son of the new
owner of Fran's Chicken Haven, piles up the fried
chicken at the Boca eatery's grand reopening
Fran's has been a landmark since 1964.
Stacey Hayhurst-Fuentes, new
owner of Fran's Chicken Haven, fills
an order Tuesday. Her son Jonathan
helps out, watched by former owner
Fran Gerace, right.
January 2, 2001
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Hello! In the back of my mind, I've always wondered if someday I could be a writer. Recently, I had a bit of a wake-up call about the state and direction of my life, so decided it was time to explore that possibility. I chose Hopeful Spring as the name of my blog as I see this occasion as a promising new beginning for me.
Are you living the life you are meant for? I feel that I've taken a step in that direction, and my journey certainly continues to be a work in progress. My hope is that this blog can be a place of encouragement for those looking for balance, direction, and meaning in their lives.
Thank you for visiting.