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If you live in New Albany, you know that winter is right around the corner. For most of us, the shift to colder weather often makes us feel lethargic and deters our motivation for going on with our day-to-day activities. Well, our roofs have an even harder time when snow rolls in. While the sun and wind can put a roof through its paces, winter is the time of year that really pushes the roof to its limits. Preparing your roof for the rigors of winter is the best way to prevent damage and ensure that you won't have to call in a roof repair New Albany contractor once the season passes. The following steps are all it takes to keep your roof standing strong all season long.
Clean Everything Out
Winterizing the roof begins with a thorough clean that rids the surface of any debris. This is mainly because winter always results in an accumulation of snow on the roof. This buildup of snow in turn, adds extra weight that the roof has to bear making it susceptible to all manner of damage, the worst of which is a collapsed roof. Presence of debris on the roof works to worsen the situation by adding even more weight onto the roof. What's more, roof debris that are exposed to snow will hold moisture (and possibly rot and mold) which has the potential of damaging the roofing material thereby exposing your home to leaks.
A combination of snow and debris in gutters and downspouts can clog the gutter system and cause drainage problems or worse, formation of damaging ice dams on the roof. So, you will want to clear debris in these areas as well as you go about cleaning your roof.
Trim Trees
Snow can also weigh down trees causing weak branches to snap and land on your home. Trimming trees in advance ensures that there are no branches to worry about. This is also a good preemptive measure to limit the amount of leaves that will fall thereby reducing chances of clogged gutters.
Inspect the Attic
Another effective way to ready the roof for winter is ensuring the roof itself is in a healthy state. A good place to start is to inspect the inside of your home particularly the attic and any rooms that are directly below the roof. Things to watch out for include cracks and warping of paint on walls, darkened or discolored spots on the ceiling, presence of mold, and streams of light coming in through the roof. If you notice any of these signs, call a roof repair New Albany professional immediately to get the situation assessed and fixed before the deep freeze sets in. Failure to act promptly will only result in a long, cold winter and some serious repair bills when the season passes.
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It is also important that you inspect the roof itself. This calls for getting up on the roof and inspecting every square inch of the roof including flashings, vent stacks, chimneys, and skylights. A thorough inspection will help catch problems that may make for a disastrous winter.
Ensure Proper Attic Insulation and Ventilation
It is common practice to turn up the home's heating system during winter. While this helps keep everyone warm and cozy, it can wreck havoc on the roof if you are not careful. Heat from inside the home can cause snow on roof to melt, after, which the subsequent runoff freezes in the gutters causing subsequent destructive ice dams. Proper attic insulation can slow down this heat transfer and ensure the extra heat generated from the heating system stays within the living space. Proper attic ventilation in turn will help keep temperatures on the roof at a constant level thereby minimizing chances of ice dams developing. Therefore, have a professional come in and make sure your attic's ventilation and insulation systems are in top shape.
The very last thing you want to happen is to discover your roof has a problem right in the thick of winter. By then, it will not only be too cold for a roofing contractor to do a proper roof repair, but it will probably be too late. The best that can be done is to put a band-aid on the problem and hope that things do not get any worse. This is why it is important to carry out the necessary winter preparation steps well in advance. It is your best bet of ensuring your family remains safe and secure once that snow starts falling.
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From last few months, you may be heard the name of Android Oreo. Today, Our Latest tech news is about to android New Version Oreo 8.0. Because this is the new Android version of Google this year. Google has some habit to release a new version every year. and they didn't have 10% users of the previous version yet.
That means Google released Oreo this year but you may feel sad after hearing that their previous version nougat didn't reach most of the android users mobile phone. during this term, google give the priority to their own device like Nexus, pixel etc. Those are maintained by Google so they get an update first. Like the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL already installed with Oreo.
Today our topic to discuss the changes, new features, and improvement of this new Android version. Maybe you will not get the update so fast on our smartphone. But you learn about the new version. So let's start with this latest version. in this version, so much improvement and updates they have that can make this article large. So I will discuss some main changes and features.
That means Google released Oreo this year but you may feel sad after hearing that their previous version nougat didn't reach most of the android users mobile phone. during this term, google give the priority to their own device like Nexus, pixel etc. Those are maintained by Google so they get an update first. Like the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL already installed with Oreo.
Picture in Picture Mode
From my view, it is the most important, attractive and big improvement of this version. For this feature, users can watch a video and the same time they can do others task by phone. So that means if you quit video then the video will not stop Playing. The video will continue to any corner of your phone and you can do anything at the same time with your phone. The video will not interrupt your work. For your benefit, you can move the video to any place of the screen and also you can make big or small. But for YouTube, you need Red subscription.
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This feature may not breakthrough like the last but much helpful. You can more easily notice your installed apps and what they will do in the background. You can control as you want. In the previous version, you can't see that some 3rd party apps are draining your battery or using data in the background. But if you are using Oreo then you can see in settings and also you can stop them.
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User interface improvementComparing with those old versions you can't find much UI improvement in Oreo. Such improvement is given below:
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Better Bluetooth AudioIn this version, Google took care of audio performance. The user of Oreo will get more experience than other versions of Bluetooth audio. Google added some built-in codec those are user replaceable. So you can change Bluetooth audio codec in your own way. by your choice, you can change wireless audio communication protocol by changing codec while playing music. as a result, you will get better audio listening experience.
Faster Boot time and better PerformanceGoogle claim, smartphone maintain by Oreo will boot faster than old versions. This version will make maximum 50% faster boot than others. So the newer version will take halftime than older to start-up. This Android smartphone will be fluid and smooth in performance comparing those previous that also claimed by Google.
That's All for this Android version of Oreo. Hope, you can find latest Smart features about this version. If you have any kind of confusion or question feel free to comments below.
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Hey guys! Welcome back. I don't have very many favorites this month (I just tried writing that and literally could only come up with a few things that aren't really "favorites"). So I thought I would just combine my favorites and my reflection in one with a little bit about what I have been up to. Please let me know your favorite things for January so I have some new things to try next month.
January was a pretty good month for me. I had two giveaways, reached 150 followers, and did really one on posting. There were a few times where I went a couple of days without posting, but I think I made up for it. I connected more with you all and that has been really fun. I got a lot of new followers and I am so thankful for that. I don't remember how many I had when I started, but I have 175 now! I really think we can get to 200 next month, so spread the word to your friends. I will do another giveaway when we get there. I have been so surprised with how far we have come and how many people are enjoying my blog.
As far as favorites are concerned, I don't really have any. I didn't really try anything new in January. I've mostly been using the same things I was using last month, so if you want to know just check out my 2017 favorites post. There are a lot of things mentioned there. Hopefully next month I can try some new things.
I started classes again this month. That has been stressful. It's been two weeks now and I'm already feeling it. I'm already loaded with reading and papers. It's' a bit overwhelming, but exciting at the same time. My schedule changed a few times. I started working again, but that's about the same as it has always been. There isn't anything new about that.
Thank you so much for reading! I hope you enjoyed this super short kind of update. Please like it if you did. It helps me know that you want me to keep doing them. Also, please comment anything you have tried and love. It doesn't have to be January specific. Any of your holy grail products, activities, TV shows, movies, books, music, food. Literally anything. I look forward to reading your comments! Don't forget to follow before you leave if you have not already and I hope to see you next time!


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Oakwood Cemetery remembers loved ones with All Saints' Day service
On the upcoming first anniversary of her husband George's death, Meriel Brodie will be headed back to Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh. But she won't just be visiting his grave to pay her respects or bring flowers, she will also be attending the cemetery's first All Saints' Day service, an ecumenical remembrance celebration of both Christian saints and loved ones who have passed away.
"It means so much to me that the service will be on the anniversary of George's death," Brodie said. "It will make the day a lot better to be with a group of people remembering their loved ones as well."
The free service will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, in the Hillside South section of Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Rick Clayton of Hayes Barton United Methodist Church will lead the service, and the Raleigh Moravian Church Band will provide music. The cemetery plans to make the service an annual event with pastors from different denominations and churches leading the service each year.
The name of each person buried at the cemetery during the past year will be read during the service and a bell will ring in honor of their lives.
"Cemeteries have played a dynamic role in the life of our city, and people used to come here to socialize," said Robin Simonton, executive director of Oakwood Cemetery. "This service helps bring people to the cemetery and continue to provide perpetual care for the families with loved ones interred here, even after burial."
As part of the All Saints' Day celebration, the cemetery is also selling orange bows for $25 for family and friends to place on the graves of loved ones. While the colors purple and white are typically associated with All Saints' Day, the staff chose orange to represent fall and provide a striking contrast with the headstones.
All proceeds from the bows will go to help maintain the historic cemetery, which dates from 1869 and has more than 22,000 people buried in it. Simonton also encourages people who do not have a relative buried in the cemetery to donate a ribbon to put on the grave of someone else, especially one of the veterans buried in the Modern Veteran section, which includes veterans from WWII and later.
When Brodie learned about the orange bows, she immediately knew that George would want one placed on his headstone.
"It was one of his greatest wishes to be buried in the Modern Veteran section," Brodie said. "He loved the idea of the history and tradition. Supporting the cemetery is very important to me."
Coffeehouse for special-needs adults
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is having its monthly coffeehouse for special-needs adults from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the church, 7000 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh. The church's house band, the CoffeeGrinds, will provide entertainment. Halloween costumes are encouraged, and transportation is available to this free event. For more information, call 919-848-1573 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
St. Francis of Assisi Fair Trade Market
The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi's annual Fair Trade Market is from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27; and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at the church, 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh. The sale will feature items made by global artisans and farmers who are paid a living wage and use environmentally sustainable methods. Some of the vendors include Beleza, Fiberactive Organics, Jinja Fair Trade, Just Neem, Larry's Beans, One World Market, Ten Thousand Villages and Women's Bean Project. Gift items include jewelry, accessories, crafts, chocolate, coffee, toys and more. For more information, call 919-847-8205 or visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org.
Wake Forest Presbyterian Fall Festival
The Wake Forest Presbyterian Church Fall Festival is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the church, 12605 Capital Blvd., Wake Forest. The event will feature crafts, a raffle, a silent auction, games, face painting and trunk or treating. The judging for the most creative car-decorating contest begins at 4:15 p.m. For more information, visit www.wakeforestpres.org.
New Life Church Fall Festival
New Life Church is having its annual Craft Extravaganza and Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the church, 6900 Zebulon Road, Wake Forest. The festival will include inflatables, face painting, games, entertainment and food. Homemade crafts and goods from other vendors will also be available. For more information, call 919-556-3836.
Living Word Family Church Family Fest
The community is invited to Living Word Family Church's Family Fest from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the north campus, 10520 Star Road, Wake Forest. Festivities will include inflatables and rides for the whole family. Admission is free, and food will be available for purchase from Route 1 Capital BBQ. For more information, visit www.lwfc.org.
St. John's Baptist Trunk or Treating
St. John's Baptist Church is having a Trunk or Treat Spooktacular Event from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the church, 1615A Oberlin Road, Raleigh. The event will feature food, fun and fellowship. For more information, call 919-832-5134 or visit www.stjohnsbaptist.com.
Edenton Street UMC concert
Contemporary Christian artist Derek Webb will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Edenton Street United Methodist Church, 229 W. Edenton St., Raleigh. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.derekwebb.com.
Welcome Shabbat for Rabbi Bahle
Yavneh: A Jewish Renewal Community is having a Welcome Shabbat for its fall 2012 scholar-in-residence, Rabbi Chava Bahle, at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1725 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh. Rabbi Bahle directs Or Tzafon Retreat Center in northern Michigan, a center for the study of Jewish mysticism, spiritual practice and contemporary worship. The evening will include stories, music and a dessert reception. A donation of $36 per person is requested but not required. For reservations, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 919-719-2747.
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Wichita has many real locations rumored to be haunted, but if you're looking for an authentic scare at a haunted house this Halloween, check out these ghostly attractions.
Field of Screams
Halloween in Wichita means Field of Screams, celebrating its 15th year of giving visitors a good scare. The creepiness starts outside the gates that take you to where the "fields are sick" and only intensifies once you're walking through the buildings and large sorghum field that make up the legend of the Jebediah Spurlock family and their killing grounds. This outdoor haunted attraction in west Wichita also includes Clown Town. You will encounter live actors and many special effects. The walk takes approximately 30 minutes.
Field of Screams runs Sept. 28-Nov. 4, including Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Tickets start at $15 a person. Buy in advance for a specific time to save time. It is located at 4055 N. Tyler Rd., Maize, KS 67101.
Wicked Island Haunted Forest & Wicked Island Escape Room
Another perennial favorite among Wichita haunted attractions is the Wicked Island at O.J. Watson Park. Mutants, clowns, spiders and snakes make this walk along haunted paths the scariest 30 minutes of your life … if you can make it through. They also offer a separate ticket experience: Wicked Island Escape Room, where your group has 30 minutes to try to solve the puzzles to work your way out of a horror-themed escape room.
Wicked Island runs Friday and Saturday nights from Sept. 28-Oct. 27 and they are open on Halloween this year – Wednesday, Oct. 31. It is located at 3022 S. McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS 67217.
Tickets for the haunted forest are $20 adult/$15 for ages 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult). A fast pass is $35 for all ages.
Tickets for the escape room are $40 for the first two people and $10 for each additional person; be sure to call to make a reservation, as space is very limited. Save your escape room ticket stub for a discount to the haunted forest.
Haunted Acres at the Lazy Bucks Ranch
This hour-long walk on the trails at Lazy Bucks Ranch takes you through the woods where creatures lurk. Haunted Acres is a fundraiser for the Wichita Children's Home, and the trail is meant to be scary so organizers ask that you please be mindful of that if you choose to bring children.
This event happens just two days: 8 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27. Tickets are $10 per person and an adult must accompany children under 14. Lazy Bucks Ranch is located at 7000 W. 79th St S. in Haysville.
Pumpkins at the Park
The family-friendly Pumpkins at the Park at Tanganyika Wildlife Park just west of Wichita includes two activities for the older kids and brave adults. The Cage Maze of Doom features some of the park's scariest creatures as you make your way through a haunted maze. It is included in the price of admission for Pumpkins in the Park, which start at $15 per person.
The Zombie Task Force Tactical Laser Tag Experience is a separate ticketed activity. Teams of five take on dozens of zombies during this 20-minute battle. You'll use state-of-the-art tactical laser (tag) rifles. Cost is $10 per person.
These activities are open 6-9:30 p.m. Oct 19-21 and Oct 26 – 28. Tanganyika is at 1000 S. Hawkins Ln., Goddard, KS 67025.
Looking for something less terrifying than a haunted house while enjoying Halloween in Wichita? Check out this year's list of Wichita Halloween events for the whole family or read about the most haunted places in Wichita.


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The Match is almost here.
Let's review what we know already.
1-Phil and Tiger have wayyy to much money to begin with.
2-Shadow Creek is not a course you are going to play unless you stay at an MGM property, drop $500 for the round and another $100 or so for a caddie. The good news is, you will be picked up in a limo from MGM and taken to the property.
3-They are not playing for their own money (Imagine if they had to each pony up $4.5 mil in cash carried around by their cronies).
4-This is the first Golf PPV match.
5-The Match will take place the Friday after Thanksgiving at 3pm EST and Noon local time.
6-In match wages will be made between The Goat and The Lefty. We can only hope that Phil the Thrill gambles on PPV like he does in real life.
7-Seems like Phil has been planning Tiger's demise for quite some time .
8-There will be no fans present at Shadow Creek. Not sure the rational behind this. Maybe they don't want hungover Las Vegan's ruining the PPV vibe.
9-Everyone will be Mic'd up, including caddies. This is going to make for some great banter and phenomenal insight into how the player/caddie relationship develops over the course of the round.
10-Other pro golfers could care less and will not be watching. I am sure this is out jealousy that they were not asked to play 18 holes in what amounts to a winning lottery payout. Rory McIlory has been throwing shade non stop at these two golf behemoths.
Whatever you think of The Match, odds are you'll be watching. I'll be huddled around the T.V. hoping for some fireworks on black Friday.
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The newest engagements and updates are always near the top.
The Build Your Own Brand Retreat took place Memorial Day Weekend 2018, and brought together some of the countries most dynamic entrepreneurs, strategists, creatives, and minds for sessions around building your business, scaling your impact, managing your money, and learning to live your best life holistically. I spoke about my entrepreneurial journey over the last few years, and how mental health has played a key role in me shifting my perspective. I also played Dipset.
I was invited to Geneva to speak about the role that media plays in under-resourced communities. Fun fact: It is currently the International Decade for People of African Descent. The more you know.
I did a fireside chat with Heidi Hackeymer (go look her up she's incredible) about careers, learning inside a big organization, imposter syndrome, and some other good things.
In Part 3, I talk about anxiety and depression, and all that comes with it.
This is part 2 of my interview with Jason, where we talk about relationships, dating, and transparency.
Jason Rosario is on a mission to help men better engage with their feelings, emotions, and become more holistically healthy. I did a 4 part interview with him about my life, love, career, anxiety, and a bunch of other things. This is part 1.
I went to Morrocco in late 2017, as part of the OCP Emerging Leaders Program, which brought together 40 young visionaries from across the Atlantic Basin to discuss the future, and how all roads lead through it and from it.
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Keeping Summer Fun Without Breaking The Bank
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Some parents dread when school is out for the summer because children are home all day. Getting bored quickly or spending all day on electronics can easily happen. However, with a little pre-planning, you can kick the summer scare with some inexpensive activities for your kids.
Pool Party
Whether you have a pool in ground, above ground, or just an inflatable wading pool, you can create a pool party with some snacks, games, and friends. If your pool is large enough, consider any number of water games, such as water basketball or relay races. In-ground pools give you a lot more freedom during the summer, but ensure there are rules posted for their safety. To have an in-ground pool installed, contact a professional contractor, like Easton Pool & Spa. In addition, make sure you keep the picnic table stocked with sunscreen, cold drinks, and finger foods to snack on. Your children are sure to have fun for hours.
Scavenger Hunt
If you live in a neighborhood where your children have the ability to roam in packs, then a scavenger hunt is a possibility. One of the easiest ways to do a scavenger hunt without worrying about unwanted items coming home is with a photo hunt. Allow children to use a cell phone or a digital camera. The difficulty of the hunt will be based on the children's age, but you can have them find items you have hidden or natural events like a sunset or people talking on the sidewalk.
Picnic in the Park
Parks are a great place to have some family time and they are usually free. While you are loading up to let the kids play on the playground, grab an large blanket and a cooler full of food and drinks. When you get to the park, find a nice shaded area and spread out. You can let your children play while you set up the picnic, and then spend the meal time making jokes and creating memories.
Summer Reading Program
Most libraries will offer a summer reading program for youth. These programs challenge children to read throughout the summer, with the promise of a reward when they meet a set goal; but they will occasionally will offer classes and activities that surround a theme. Visit with your local library to find out if they are holding a summer reading program. If not, consider creating your own with milestones and charts that can be filled out.
These are just a few of the different activities you can offer your children that will fill their summer break without breaking the bank. Depending on where you live, you may be able to find a list of local events that are held, such as free movies during the day.


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Experiencing adventures in your own state is like taking mini vacations. Day trips abound in Colorado. One of my favorite day trips is to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Getting out of the house and away from suburban life is good for my soul! The drive to Estes Park is around 90 minutes, which really isn't that bad when I leave early in the morning. I should consider buying an annual park pass. It's a lot cheaper than the annual state parks pass! Although, considering the price of gas and the distance, it probably evens out in the end. No matter! I want to be up there more often, and there's no reason why I can't. It just takes making a plan and sticking to it.
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Why does the water gardener need a water gardening magazine subscription? Aren't the water gardening magazines available in stores? First, consider what is in a water gardening magazine.
A water gardening magazine can be valuable to any water gardener, beginner and experienced gardener alike. It is full of information on water flowers and foliage. It tells the reader how to select the plants, and how to plant and maintain them. For readers in climates that have cold winters, the magazine even tells them how to keep plants alive through the frosty months. But why get a water gardening magazine subscription?
A water gardening magazine tells the reader what aquatic animals to put in his or her water garden. It explains how fish, snails, fresh water mussels and other creatures benefit the mini-environment that a water garden is. The magazine further explains what the water gardener must do to keep the fish and other creatures alive and healthy. It advises on what they should eat, to keeping predators from eating them. Still, why does the water gardener need a water gardening magazine subscription?
A water gardening magazine tells the water gardening enthusiast how to build a water garden. It presents the gardener with the pros and cons of container gardens, natural ponds, artificial pools, and liner pools and prefabricated pools. The magazine explains everything about pumps and filters. It discusses the differences between stone and brick bordering. It has pictures of prize winning water gardens, beautifully enhanced with ornamentation and statuary. There are photographs of water plants in full bloom, that show the magazine reader what his or her favourite water plants should look like in their prime glory. Again, why does the water gardener need a water gardening magazine subscription?
The water gardening magazine is a forum in which water gardeners from all over the world can get together to share their opinions and experiences and exchange ideas. Through articles and letters they keep in touch with each other and get news of all the developments in the wonderful and unique world of water gardening. So once again the question arises: why does the water gardener need a water gardening magazine subscription?
The answer is simply this. Water gardeners make up a rather unique community following a rather specialized interest. The magazines that cater to their interests are not going to be found on the shelves of the average newsstand or even bookstore. Garden centres will carry the magazines, but quite likely only in limited quantities. Once the garden centre's supply of copies for a given month is sold out, that's it! No more until the next issue. Then the water gardener who wasn't quick enough to get a copy is left out. All that news, all that information, has slipped past. That's why the water gardener needs a water gardening magazine subscription.


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Same Room vs Separate Room When Couple Swapping
Along with threesomes, couple swapping is often a key component of relationships for those involved in the swinging lifestyle. However, there is always an underlying question that arises with each encounter: Should couples enjoy the action in the same room, or should they head to separate rooms? In short, the answer depends on the participant's preferences. Let's get under the sheets a bit in both scenarios and explore the differences between both experiences.
Swinging with Partners in the Same Room
Many couples enter the swinging lifestyle because they get turned on seeing their partner indulging in sexual pleasures with someone else. Other swingers simply enjoy having a group experience where the sights and sounds of pleasure beyond their own send them over the top. Some couples prefer playing in the same room because it makes both partners feel 'safe,' which is a key component of the lifestyle experience. Of course, some swingers enjoy being able to touch each other while couple swapping and may even take their primary partner to task a time or two, as well. For these swingers, same room sex is the clear choice.
Swinging Into Separate Rooms for Playtime
There are some men—and a few women—who simply never get past homophobia or that 'locker room mentality' where they simply cannot stand the idea of someone of the same sex seeing them nude. These individuals may experience tremendous performance anxiety that can dampen the entire experience. Some partners don't care to watch their lover with another, as they would prefer to focus on their own pleasure by being in a separate room. Swinging separately provides certain couples with greater levels of sexual freedom. After all, no one wants to 'one up' the other's partner or feel shy about trying new things that their primary partner isn't down with. In these cases, separate rooms can ensure everyone has a swingingly good time.
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In a noteworthy Asian aviation transaction,Milbank, Tweed, Hadley &McCloy LLP acted as international counsel to Indonesia-based Lion Group in its $1.2 billion purchase of 124 jet engines from aircraft engine maker CFM International. The deal includes development of a multimillion-dollar maintenance facility and implementation of a long-term engine parts and repair consultancy.
Under the agreement, Lion Group will purchase previously installed and spare CFM56-5B/7B engines to power 60 Airbus A320/321 CEO aircraft. With a population of more than 250 million and burgeoning economy, Indonesia is one of the world's fastest growing aviation markets. Lion Group, the country's largest carrier, operates a group of regional and international airlines, including namesake Lion Air, as well as Batik Air, Malindo Airlines, Thai Lion Air and Wings Air. It currently has more than $40 billion worth of Airbus and Boeing aircraft on order.
Additionally, Lion Group and CFM will develop an aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul facility, based in Indonesia. The two companies agreed on a comprehensive parts and repair supply arrangement covering nearly 1,000 CFM engines that Lion Group currently has in service or on order.
CFM is an international joint venture between GE Aviation of the U.S. and French aerospace concern Snecma, a division of multinational Safran S.A.
Singapore-based partner Paul Ng led the deal team advising Lion Group. Other attorneys working on the transaction included associates David Hon and Audrey Wang.
"This is a significant development for Indonesian aviation." Mr. Ng said, "Indonesia has more than 1,400 aircraft registered, of which over 70% are maintained and repaired overseas. The Lion Group maintenance facility, which should be operational in a few years, will represent a huge advance in maintenance technology for Indonesia's thriving airline sector and a milestone for the country's overall capabilities in industrial repairs."


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Happiness, the desire of man,
sadness, grief, sin, the curse of all.
How do the chosen find happiness?
In desperate times we fall,
our happiness hinges,
on His loving call,
to those who know Him
and follow His law.
His pleasure our chief joy,
His anger our dismay,
tis not Him who needs us,
but we that at His mercy lay,
all that seek joy
all that seek happiness
all the seek comfort
come and our God bless.
Seek the Giver of happiness
and you will find,
that your joy will run over
and peace will fill your mind.
-Olivia K. Brodock 2009


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Julie Baekelandt (29 years old)
Julie Baekelandt (29 years old) is a Flanders Kitchen Rebel from Zottegem. Her restaurant is called 'C-Jules'.
Facts & figures and Cuisine
Facts and figures
Gault&Millau rating: 14/20
Michelin: 2 couverts (fork and spoon)
Seats: 32
Baekelandt cherishes Belgian classics and presents them in her own original way. She is particularly keen on pure, regional products such as Belgian Blue beef from Sint-Goriks.
Julie Baekelandt's regional secrets
White gold
'In winter I particularly like working with soil-grown Belgian endives [witloof/chicon]. Very Belgian and perfect for unleashing your creativity.'
'Our carpaccio of matured beef with rucola [rocket], truffle vinaigrette, and Parmesan snow is our pride and joy!'
Wout Bru
'In the three years I spent working for Wout, he taught me the essence of flavour. He became my role model!' www.brasseriebru.be
'Personally, when I go to a restaurant, I like to go to Bartholomeus. But of course no one can match my grandmother's cooking!'
Sweet Dreams
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Church Yard Sale
Forest Hills Baptist Church Yard Sale
Sat., April 13th 8:00 AM until 12 noon in Dining Hall
All proceeds will be used for the "Five Points" expansion of the Forest Hill's "The Gathering Place" project.
Donation/delivery times (location: Dining Hall): Thursday, April 11 & Friday, April 12 (1:00 pm until 8:00 pm)
Accepting donations of: small appliances, kitchenware, household furnishings/items, small furniture (IE: small tables, chairs, cabinets), indoor tools, outdoor tools, yard items, games (children & adult), children's toys, books, selected clothing (IE: coats, jackets, jeans, ladies' career attire, & infant through size 12 clothing) Note: all clothing should be "gently" used.
• Please price all donations with the use of masking or blue painter's tape
• Please drop off old newspaper and plastic grocery bags with donations; these materials will be used on the day of the Yard Sale
• All left over donations will be picked up by the Salvation Army (no return of donations)
• Please...no: large appliances, mattresses, gas grills, damaged donations, clothing other than the "selected" clothing listed above
Church contacts/Sunday School Council Members (feel free to ask questions!): Tom Bowers, Debbie Capps, Hamlin Landis, Glenda Reece, or Bobby Vick.


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Not awful, not great, just OK.
Our hero is Blu, a very rare bird kidnapped from his native habitat as a baby. Through a fortunate accident, he winds up in the loving hands of young Linda. Blu and Linda grow up together, he into an adult (but sheltered) bird, she into a shy (but intelligent and resourceful) librarian.
As it turns out, Blu is the only hope for his species to propagate, and Linda gets convinced by ornithologist Tulio to bring him down to Rio for some quality time with Jewel, a female of Blu's species, at Tulio's refuge. (The movie is a solid G-rating, so this is not the source of jokes.) But evildoers (human and avian) execute a plot to snatch Jewel and Blu for their own nefarious purposes. There's big money in rare birds! Soon the birds are trying to escape, while Tulio and Linda are giving chase. There are wacky antics, colorful characters, songs, dancing, and of course a climax staged during Rio's Carnival.
There are some laughs, but these days animations ostensibly for the kids have some pretty high bars, and Rio doesn't achieve the wonderfulness of Rango or Kung Fu Panda 2.)


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Dear fellow travellers,
Hope that your day is filled with beauty and travel plans. I woke up to a view that makes me think that life is awesome.
Yesterday afternoon we arrived in Siracusa. We did a short walk, of course. However, today is the Big Day. Now, let me tell you about the view. We are staying in the heart of Siracusa, the beautiful historical center Ortigia. In fact it is a small island, surrounded by turquoise water. As you could imagine there is a certain romantic vibe about it. Our apartment is overlooking the marvelous Fontana di Diana on Piazza Archimede.
Another top place for sightseeing is Piazza Duomo, where the Baroque is living and breathing all around starting with the glorious cathedral itself Duomo di Siracusa. On spot you would be surrounded by two more catholic churches, two palaces, cafes, restaurants, a gelato store, the town hall and Ipogeo di Piazza Duomo, now turned into a museum with underground passageways. The façade of the building is what is seen on the right, while the cathedral remains on the left.
Should you be up for a historical tour, Ortigia has a lot to offer. However, with the proximity of the sea I was rushing to check out the route of the sea wall around the island. And there it is …
Make sure you got a nice piece of clothing to keep you warm against the breeze in the late hours of the day. At one place I found a stairway that takes you right to the shore.
But I guess that my greatest discoveries are always the new friends I make on the go. This charming little fellow was on my way back to the apartment. Of course I stopped for a while to greet the furry friend when an interesting piece of information was revealed to me. Have a look!
The day is almost over. We gotta get ready for our next adventure. Join us for the long drive round Sicilia!
See you pretty soon, fellow explorers!


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text: On an ordinary street of family homes in Pembroke, Ontario is the Pembroke Memory Garden. It is a small garden, but has a significant impact for those whose loved ones are remembered in the garden. A simple horseshoe shape bears ten flower beds and rose garden. This garden is unique because of the markers placed between the flowers bearing plaques with names and information of loved ones. Join Graham as he attends a ceremony to celebrate the addition of new plants and the unveiling of a new plaque. The beauty and tranquility of this garden makes it a spiritually healing place.


text: THE LIL SMOKIESwith MICHIGAN RATTLERS Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 7:30pm$15.00 advance$17.00day of show21+Venue: Turf Club https://www.facebook.com/events/326978544779794/Info TabsDetailsOnline sales have ended, but limited tickets will be available at the door. PerformersPerformer: THE LIL SMOKIES WEBSITEFACEBOOKTWITTERYOUTUBEWhen people see The Lil Smokies setting up their acoustic instruments, they're often unprepared for the electric energy they generate. The band captures that same dynamic presence on their most recent album, Changing Shades, delivering their exceptional songwriting and bluegrass roots with the punch of a rock band. Read more about THE LIL SMOKIES Special GuestsSpecial Guests: MICHIGAN RATTLERS WEBSITEFACEBOOKTWITTERSOUNDCLOUDLifelong friends and deep-north natives, Michigan Rattlers play heavy-hearted folk-rock with an aching dose of Midwestern nice. Graham Young (guitar), Adam Reed (upright bass), and Christian Wilder (piano) began writing music and performing together in their Northern Michigan high school. "Petoskey is a small place. Beautiful, but secluded. It's hard to start a musical career in a place where there are more deer than people." Read more about MICHIGAN RATTLERS


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A Year Round Gift
I found this gift idea on the Silhouette blog. It was designed and created by Leslie of My 100 Year Old Home. The original post appeared here. The project is called "A Gift For All Seasons" and includes a down pillow and six pillow covers that can be changed each season throughout the year. Below is a photo of the pillow covers appearing in that post.
Of course I had to add my own twist! Here's how I did it.
- Pillow Covers 20" Square (5 white, 1 pink) - these are cotton GURLI IKEA
- Duck Feather Pillow Insert (1) - FJADRAR IKEA *
- Silhouette Heat Transfer (1 each of black, red, and silver)
- Burlap Jute Bag with Handles
* The pillow covers and the pillow insert can also be purchased at IKEA
For those of you not familiar with a Silhouette CAMEO, it is an electronic cutting machine. Like a home printer, it connects to a computer but Instead of printing, it uses a small blade to cut a variety of materials. There are literally tens of thousands of designs available to cut; many of them free to download from various internet sites. I chose six seasonal designs for my pillow covers.
I'll demonstrate my process with the Christmas pillow; after all, tis the season. After choosing my design and opening it in the accompanying Silhouette software, I resized the design to fit my pillow cover.
Next, I flipped the design since the machine will be cutting it backwards, but the wording will be correctly turned when ironed onto the pillow cover.
With the heat transfer vinyl loaded into the Silhouette CAMEO, I click 'Cut' and the machine does the work!
Once cut, it's easy to weed off the excess heat transfer material around the design.
The heat transfer vinyl has a clear carrier sheet that keeps the design together to place it on the pillow cover.
The design adheres to the fabric when activated by heat using an iron (my iron could be considered an antique - it's over 35 years old - don't laugh, it works great). Then peel off the carrier sheet and voila . . .
Now the fun part, embellishing each of the pillows with stuff from my stash! Here three small green jingle bells for the holly berries and a large jingle bell tied on with red silk ribbon for a zipper pull.
Winter is a silver snowflake with a fancy faux pearl button in the center.
Spring is a cute silver bunny on a pale pink pillow with a fluffy pink pompom tail.
Summer is a bold tropical leaf highlighted by bright green inking and a matching tropical leaf zipper pull.
Halloween is a funny faced jack-o-lantern with glowing yellow eyes.
Fall's 'Thankful' is trimmed with a stylized sheaf of wheat and a trio of fall leaves for a zipper pull.
And to house the pillow and the seasonal covers, a burlap bag decorated with bright red Nordic snowflakes.
Under the tree for someone special . . . can't say yet . . . it isn't Christmas!


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Like many buzzed-about health foods—cold-pressed juices, avocado oil, kefir—bone broth has been lauded with adjectives such as "magical" and "healing," as though it possesses some grandiose powers beyond just hydration.
Which is pretty much the only accolade Toronto registered dietitian Abby Langer will give the stuff.
"There's no real magic to bone broth," she says. "If you're dehydrated, it could hydrate you. Otherwise, it just makes people feel good."
That sound is the collective gasp of bone broth devotees around the world. Is it possible that the only real magic behind the warm, comforting broth is that it's just a cup of joy on a blustery day?
Made of roasted and boiled-down bones, the thicker-than-your-average-stock broth is mostly salty, meat-flavored water, but with a good dose of protein, some collagen and a smattering of minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc. While certainly a healthy option for sipping, dietitians like Nicole Osinga, RD argue that the minerals, at least, are not anything you couldn't get from other healthy food choices like a glass of milk, cooked spinach or green beans, and that the concentrations in bone broth just aren't high enough to make a huge difference.
Still, bone broth is trending as much as cold brew coffee and kimchi. As a result, many home cooks are saving their leftover rotisserie chicken carcasses and beef bones, or paying butchers for the discarded scraps over which dogs used to have a monopoly. The bones are typically roasted first, for flavor, and then simmered in a pot of water or a slow cooker for 12 to 24 hours or more, along with a few cut up vegetables and fresh herbs. The broth is then strained and, when set, will take on a thick consistency—that's the "healing" collagen and gelatin extracted from the bones.
Made at home, bone broth can be quite affordable, if not slightly time-consuming. However, the prepackaged stuff can run you about $2.50 to $3 a cup — more than your average soup but less than a cappuccino, which some people say they've nixed in favor of this trending liquid.
So, which is better—a morning latte or a cup of dissolved beef bones? Langer says the benefit of bone broth is that it does contain more protein than, say, water or coffee.
"Some people don't like to drink water, and bone broth doesn't have a lot of calories," she says.
Myth vs. Fact
If bone broth isn't, in fact, a miracle food, does it hold any claims to health fame? We asked around and here's what we found:
Bone broth isn't "gut-healing"
According to Harvard Health researchers, bone broth doesn't improve digestion. While it does contain gelatin, studies have yet to prove that this is an effective way to heal a leaky gut. "There's nothing about bone broth that would ever heal your gut," Langer says.
Bone broth doesn't give you an energy boost
"There's nothing in it to provide energy," says Langer. But those who swear by replacing their coffee with broth might feel more awake because they're skipping the crash that can come with caffeine. Your morning cup of Joe stimulates your system to produce more adrenaline and dopamine which feels good at first, but as the caffeine works through your system, the decrease in those chemicals can feel like a "crash" (hence, the second and third cups of java).
Bone broth won't decrease inflammation
It's true that an increase in cartilage will help with inflammatory diseases in the body, and that an important component for the synthesis of cartilage is collagen. But, says Osinga, "We don't absorb collagen whole, so the idea that eating collagen somehow promotes bone growth is untrue." What the digestive system will do with the collagen in bone broth is break it down into amino acids, which your body then uses as building blocks wherever needed.
Bone broth won't help you look younger
Some attest that the collagen in bone broth will make your skin look firmer and smoother. So far, no dice on this one. The body decides where the collagen goes and, as much as you will it to with your mind, won't transfer it directly to the crow's feet around your eyes. Sorry.
However, says Langer, "If you're dehydrated, bone broth could make you a little bit glowy." So, there's that.
Bone broth might help you when you're sick
Shockingly, scientists have not spent a lot of time studying bone broth. But a 1978 study found that chicken soup was better at removing nasal mucus than drinking cold or hot water. And a 2000 study found that people eating chicken soup seemed to experience a mild reduction in the symptoms of a respiratory infection. However, that was with vegetables included, not just the clear liquid left over.
Bone broth might help you eat less
A study done on water intake in foods found that participants who had a bowl of chicken rice soup ate one-third fewer calories at their next meal than other participants who ate a chicken rice casserole with the same number of calories before a meal. Another study found that participants on a calorie-restrictive diet lost 50 percent more weight over time when their diets incorporated two servings a day of low-calorie soup, as compared to those who incorporated a higher calorie snack food every day, but still consumed the same total calories overall.
Bone broth might help you recover after a workout
According to Osinga, the amino acids in bone broth can help provide your body with the building blocks it needs to build muscle, especially helpful after a soul-crushing workout. The sodium and electrolyte content of bone broth can be useful in hydrating your body after intense exercise as well.
Conclusion: Whether or not bone broth is actually as magical as some claim, it's still decidedly delicious, says most everyone I know who covets a cup of it daily. After all, do we all really believe dark chocolate can lower our blood pressure, or do we just really want this to be true?
Read on for an easy way to make your own slow cooker bone broth, ready in just a short 24 hours.
Homemade Slow Cooker Bone Broth
- 2-3 chicken carcasses or a minimum of 2 lbs of other bones*
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 bunch fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary – whatever you have on hand)
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 tsp coarse salt
*Tip: Save the carcasses from your roast chickens or bones from short ribs, hams or other bone-in meats. You can freeze them and put them into the slow cooker frozen. The bones don't have to be clean—bits of meat or fat still attached are fine and will strain off after cooking. Combining bones from different meats is OK, just know that it will change the flavor. You can also ask your local butcher if you can purchase bones.
The super-simple method: Stack all of the above ingredients into your slow cooker and cover with water. Turn on slow cooker to low and let cook for a minimum of 12 hours, but ideally 24 or more. Discard the solids and strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer. Once cool, scrape off the top layer of fat and store in your fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for three months.
The roasting-first method: Before putting in the slow cooker, you can also first roast the bones for more flavor. Spread the bones on a sheet pan and roast at 450 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
Cool quickly. Be warned that not cooling your broth quickly can mean bacteria might move in. Don't put your boiling hot broth directly into the fridge. After straining the broth, let it cool in a shallow, wide dish, and add ice cubes to speed up the process (a few won't dilute the broth if you've cooked it long enough).
Beyond sipping. It doesn't get much better than a cup of broth on a cold morning, but you can also use bone broth as a base for soups and stews, or use it in place of water for cooking quinoa or rice. You can also freeze the broth in ice cube trays and add a cube to just about any dish that needs a little liquid and a dash of flavor.


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Gene Zanger
Casa De Fruta Parkway
Gene H. Zanger learned at an early age the value of working in the family business. Summers were spent learning first-hand the reality of farming in California, cutting apricots, picking cherries, pears, prunes, and walnuts at Casa de Fruta Orchards. During high school he worked alongside his father at the Casa de Fruta Restaurant. After undergraduate studies at U.C. Berkeley, Gene entered Santa Clara University to pursue an M.B.A. During his tenure at SCU Gene worked at Levi Strauss Company in San Francisco, California. Upon graduation from SCU Gene was hired as a Food Service Product Manager for Oscar Mayer Foods in Madison, Wisconsin. After three typical Wisconsin winters, Gene returned home to California and Casa de Fruta.
Casa de Fruta is a family run business that has grown into a diverse agricultural and tourism retail business in Hollister, California which includes the original Fruit Stand, 24-Hour Restaurant, RV Park, 24-Hour Chevron Station/Food Mart, Zanger Vineyards Wine Tasting, scale model Railroad, Carousel and the Home of the Northern California Renaissance Faire. Over the last 20 years Gene has been responsible for Marketing & Government relations at Casa de Fruta.
In his free time Gene enjoys biking and traveling. Gene resides in Hollister, with wife Anni and son Lukas and daughter Caitlin.
- U.C. Berkeley-B.A.
- Santa Clara University-M.B.A.
- Partner, GM, Casa de Fruta-Hollister, California.
- Product Manager, Oscar Mayer Foods Corp.-Madison, Wisconsin.
- Intern, Levi Strauss Company Marketing Division-San Francisco, California.
Government Internships
Intern, U.S. Senator Pete Wilson-Washington, D.C. 1984
Intern, Assembly Minority Leader Carol Hallet-Sacramento, California 1982
- Vice Chairman, National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, (ARVC) Board of Directors 2007-2009
- Member, National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, (ARVC) Board of Directors 2003-2009.
- Member, California Travel and Tourism Commission 1998-2002.
- Chairman/Member, St. Benedict's Steering Committee.
- New Church building in San Benito County 1994-2000
- Chairman/Member, Gilroy Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee 1995-2001
- Member, San Benito County Fish and Game Commission 1995-1997
- President, California Travel Park Association, Unit 10 1991-1992
- Member, California Travel Park Association, State Board 1991-1992
- Member, Santa Clara University MBA/Alumni Board 1990-1994
- Chair, Sacred Heart Parish Council 1990-1993


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This is such a fun show held in the beautiful town of Lake Oswego. This June I will have many of my paintings showing in the Main Show Tent. Come enjoy a great display of local art work as well as live music and food. It will be a great weekend! If you would like more info on the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts check out their website: https://www.lakewood-center.org/pages/lakewood-Festival-Date-2015
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Earlier Event: June 1Newberg Art Walk Dates to be Announced
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missional communities (MCs)
purpose. Small groups supplement the purpose of the church by providing Bible study/discussion (UP) and prayer, care, and support for members (IN). Missional communities seek to fulfill the church's entire purpose by reaching out together (OUT) as well as growing together spiritually (UP) and as a community (IN).
size. Because small groups are about closeness and discussion, their ideal size is 5-10. Because missional communities are an extended family seeking to grow and reach out together, they can grow to more than 30 people. A missional community may have several smaller groups within it.
focus. Small groups tend to be meeting-centered; they gather around the book they are studying or the time/location of their meetings. Missional communities are mission-centered; they gather around the vision they have together to reach out together.
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She used to be a very cute & happy little girl too. No worries no responsibilities, everyday is just fun. One day she found that special someone that would hold her hands for life. It's a mixed feeling, when thinking about how celebration of festive seasons would then be. Perhaps not at the familiar home with own parents anymore.
They decide to form their own little family, that's us in the making.She knew the body shape would have to be sacrificed and there may even be risks.Not long ago, I learnt that two friends had miscarriage - one after a month, another after 6 months. A client shared her twice miscarriage story with me, it's shocking and disheartening to hear incidents like this is actually not uncommon. She keeps giving out unspoken love, there's no expiry date. If you take a picture of her NOW... you may be surprised how much older she has became compared to your memory. But her love for you remains, it's told in her smile. Love her and treat her well, time doesn't wait.
&.b.t.w. - Wishing all mums on earth a happy mother's day.
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Welcome to Bridge Training Ltd Cleeve School
Welcome to Bridge Training!
From its conception in 1989 Bridge Training has built an excellent reputation for excellent vocational training in a supportive, flexible and friendly atmosphere. We are an established training provider close to Gloucester City Centre offering excellent practical training programmes to 14-19 year olds. Our tutors are highly qualified in their vocational areas and also qualified to teacher status.
Our training programmes aim to teach you new skills and help you to progress onto further education or a job. We also provide Career Guidance and have a fully qualified Advice and Guidance counselor on site.
We offer over 45 + different qualifications in the following vocational areas, from entry level to Level 2.
- Woodcrafts
- Construction
- Motor Vehicle
- Beauty Therapy
- Business Administration
- Health and Social Care
- Hairdressing
- Landscaping
- Basic Skills
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For further information, please call 01452 411112.
For information on our whole range of courses please visit our website: www.bridgetrainingltd.co.uk.
Focusing on your personal journey to Success!
About us
Our Foundation Learning programme means that we can tailor your training needs to suit you. We offer flexible timetables and over 40 qualifications which can be taken as stand alone qualifications, or combined with other courses you may wish to study with us.
We have a roll on-roll off programme with weekly start dates, which means you can start with us at any point throughout the year.
We offer English and Maths courses alongside our vocational courses, which we deliver in small groups, to ensure you have the right qualifications to go onto further education or employment.
Additional support
Initial Interview
When you attend for an initial look around our centre, you will be given detailed information about the course(s) you are interested in, shown the area(s) and have a discussion regarding what you would like to do with us, in order to ensure we best meet your needs.
On your first day, you will be given an induction where you will be advised on the health and safety regulations and discuss what you can expect from us and what we expect from you. You will be asked to complete a literacy, numeracy and an ICT assessment, so that we can make sure we are working with you at the right level.
Learning & Development Plan
This plan will be completed with yourself and the Unit Manager, in order to set your long and short term targets, in order to ensure you complete your qualification(s) within the time set. The plan will also discuss any support you may wish us to help you with whilst you are training with us.
You and your tutor will complete a review each month, to look at how far you have progressed with your qualification and set targets to work towards for the next month. This will be a chance for your tutor to dicuss your achievements with you and for you to talk about how you are finding your training.
Safeguarding Young People
Bridge Training ensures that we offer a safe environment for our learners. We have a designated safeguarding officer as part of the team, who can respond to any learner in need, and access support from other agencies if appropriate.
Advice & Guidance
We have a professionally trained Advice and Guidance member of staff on site, who can help provide a variety of support on topics such as housing, cv writing, employment advice, college application support, CAF assessments, referrals to emergency housing support/counselling agencies, and much more.
Discretionary Learner Support Fund
We can offer assistance to learners in financial difficulty. The level of assistance is determined by an assessment, which is completed with a trained professional
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I had an awesome September, both with my bookish and personal life. YAY! bookstagram, and I got to post here!
I've read 4 books, and guess what? I've read three of them on the last week of September. This will be brief because I have written reviews for all of them, just click the link to see the review.
- Soulmates by Holly Bourne – ★★★★☆ (3.5)
- Playing By The Rules by Brandon Wong – ★★★★☆
- Pushing Perfect ARC by Michelle Falkoff – ★★★★☆ (3.8)
- I'm Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl ARC by Gretchen McNeil – ★★★★☆
I can't decide whether Playing By The Rules or I'm Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl is my favorite, so maybe both of them.
I got 10 new books this month and I did not expect that because I am not used to buying and receiving lots of books all the time, and also because I'm frugal. But because Manila International Book Fair happened and books were at 20% off, I bought 4 books namely: Tales of the Peculiar, All The Bright Places, The Geography of You and Me, and Vanishing Girls. Wait, there's more! I won giveaways (In case you haven't read my MIBF 2016 Haul post), and I got 4 ARCs! 💓💓💓 CLICK HERE TO READ MY BLOG POST ABOUT IT. 🙂
Btw, I also bought a preloved hardbound of Hollow City, and I received a copy of The Ballroom by Anna Hope from Ms. Alison Barrow of Transworld Books and Penguin Random House UK. ❤
How many books have you read and bought on September? Share them below, you can also link your blog post about it!


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NKOTB Anniversary Hangin Tough Album Presale
NKOTB Anniversary Hangin Tough Album Presale
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Law of inertia
Learn about this topic in these articles:
- In astronomy: Newton
The law of inertia (Newton's first law—a body tends to move at constant speed in a straight line) had been hinted at by Galileo and expressed in a more definite way by French philosopher René Descartes. The third law (if body A exerts a force on…Read More
celestial mechanics
- In celestial mechanics: Newton's laws of motion
…laws of motion: (1) The momentum of an object is constant unless an outside force acts on the object; this means that any object either remains at rest or continues uniform motion in a straight line unless acted on by a force. (2) The time rate of change of the…Read More
Newton's laws of motion
- In Newton's laws of motion
The law of inertia was first formulated by Galileo Galilei for horizontal motion on Earth and was later generalized by René Descartes. Before Galileo it had been thought that all horizontal motion required a direct cause, but Galileo deduced from his experiments that a body in…Read More
- In mechanics: Uniform motion
According to Newton's first law (also known as the principle of inertia), a body with no net force acting on it will either remain at rest or continue to move with uniform speed in a straight line, according to its initial condition of motion. In fact, in…Read More
physical sciences
- In principles of physical science: Laws of motion
Newton's first law may more properly be ascribed to Galileo. It states that a body continues at rest or in uniform motion along a straight line unless it is acted upon by a force, and it enables one to recognize when a force is acting.…Read More
- In physics: Mechanics
…first law, also called the law of inertia, states that, unless acted upon by an external force, an object at rest remains at rest, or if in motion, it continues to move in a straight line with constant speed. Uniform motion therefore does not require a cause. Accordingly, mechanics concentrates…Read More
relativistic mechanics
- In relativistic mechanics: Development of the special theory of relativity
Newton's first law of motion (which remains true in special relativity) states that a body acted upon by no external forces will continue to move in a state of uniform motion relative to an inertial frame. It follows from this that the transformation between the…Read More


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It seems Rich Bennettãs 2014 is not off to a good start. As the owner of P.K. Bennett Jewelers his seasonal snow promotion has erupted into a full-blown media storm with the underwriter of the event refusing to pay the $150,000 tab for the 224 customers that participated in the New Yearãs Day snowfall promotion.
As if to compound an already trying time, early on the morning of Tuesday, January 7, burglars broke into Bennettãs store, according to a posting from Bennett on the storeãs Facebook page.
(Photo courtesy of PK Bennett Jewelers.)
For retail jewelers, snow promotions are as common as candy canes during the holiday season. And, for the Mundelein, Illinois-based jewelry store owner, all was going well as 224 customers purchased jewelry from November 29 to December 24 with the hopes of getting their jewelry purchases refunded if it snowed three inches at Chicagoãs OãHare Airport from midnight to noon on New Yearãs Day.
On New Yearãs Eve many of P.K. Bennett Jewelersã customers and Chicago area residents were tuning into local weather reports with news of an incoming snowstorm that would bring significant accumulation. According to local news and national meteorological reports after the storm, roughly 11 inches of snow fell in the Chicago area that day.
But based on the contest rules, three inches of snow had to fall at OãHare Airport on New Yearãs Day from midnight to noon. Even with reports of heavy snowfall from various news and weather sources, that much snow did not fall at the famed airport in the specified 12-hour period.
(Graphic courtesy of PK Bennett Jewelers.)
David James, sales and marketing meteorologist for WeatherCommand, was quoted in a January 3, 2014 news story in the Chicago Tribune saying that only 2.1 inches of snow fell at OãHare on Wednesday, January 1. And, of that amount it was estimated only 1.1 inches of snow fell at the airport from midnight to noon on New Yearãs Day.
On January 3, Bennett posted news of the underwriterãs decision to not pay out for the promotion. Of the jewelerãs nearly 1,300 Facebook fans, reaction to the news from 26 people that ãlikeã the store posted messages of understanding and empathy and 22 people ãlikedã the apology message. And, when Bennett posted news of the burglary on January 7, 45 messages of support were posted and two people ãlikedã the store ownerãs posting.
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By Ryan
Note: This is the second in a series of columns inspired by the excellent Reality Hunger by David Shields. You should read it.
My first real, honest-to-goodness attempt at painting took the form of recreating the cover art from Pavement's Wowee Zowee. On a thirty-six-inch, square canvas, I painstakingly drew the image in pencil before painting with acrylics, which I still use despite their pedestrian reputation in the painting community. It wasn't until after I had completed the painting and, having stared at the album cover for hours, realized that I was painting a painting. The now-familiar postmodern tradition: art about art.
The cover art for Wowee Zowee is by Brooklyn artist Steve Keene. Steve says, "I want buying my paintings to be like buying a CD: it's cheap, it's art and it changes your life, but the object has no status. Musicians create something for the moment, something with no boundaries and that kind of expansiveness is what I want to come across in my work." To this end, much of Keene's work is itself a reproduction of art, most notably album covers.
Wowee Zowee looks a lot like Guru Guru's Känguru.
I met Keene at his workspace last winter, where I stole three pieces from him for seven dollars. Keene recalled the Pavement piece and told me about Bryan Charles, a writer who did the 33 1/3 on Wowee Zowee. Seems Charles had contacted him about the iconic cover, and Keene had dug through his materials to find the source photo he had based it on. He told me that it came from a magazine, but he can't recall which one. When I told him that I had painted his painting (of a photograph), he seemed indifferent, but nice. Art about art is old news.
Noted postmodern theorist Jean Baudrillard developed the idea of simulacrum in four ways: a basic reflection of reality, a perversion of reality, a pretense of reality, and total simulacrum which represents no reality. A photo, a painting, a painting of something that could exist, a painting of a photo that does not exist. Copy of a copy.
When Richard Prince photographed cigarette ads featuring cowboys and various scenes from the American West, he challenged the notion of what constitutes consideration as art and what is merely a copyright violation. According to U.S. Copyright law, a person may use another's creation (i.e. photograph) without permission if he or she transforms it in some meaningful way. So when Prince got away with copying advertisements, he opened the door for Thomas Struth to photograph people viewing art in museum, and allowed Andreas Gursky to photograph a Van Gogh painting and sell it as his own work.
By copying Struth's museum photo and Gursky's photo of a Van Gogh painting in his own work, artist (and friend) Alexander Bussey joins the conversation with photos that force the viewer to question whether he is just copying Crewdson, Gursky, Struth, or if he is genuinely creating his own art.
Cindy Sherman's Untitled Film Stills are portraits of the artist that loosely resemble films. Some are based on real films, others are vague recreations of thing Sherman might have seen in foreign films or B-movies.
Reality Hunger, by David Shields, is a call to arms for writers (and other artists) to work more like hip-hop artists: make it short, snappy, concise, and steal most of the good stuff from someone else. Most (over half) of Reality Hunger is comprised of quotes and other written work by other writers. Shields credits them only by force of his publisher, though he does instruct the reader to take a pair of scissors to the purposely-hard-to-read citations.
If all we do is copy, won't we run out of original work? Ah, but hasn't this already happened?
Marcus Aurelius said, "There is nothing new under the sun." This was in the 100's.
Variously attributed to both T.S. Elliot as "Good poets borrow, great poets steal," and Picasso as "Good artists copy, great artists steal," it is unlikely that either ever said those words, and the source of the original quote remains, a bit ironically, unknown.


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The G-Bike Chopper Deluxe is perfect first bike for toddlers to develop their balance and co-ordination skills with the extra wide chopper handle bar and lightweight frame. The new G-Bike Chopper Deluxe has a front suspension and an additional carving attachment as well as the standard back wheel. The front suspension ensures a smoother ride even on rough surfaces. The carving wheels consist of two wheels attached to a skateboard truck which can easily be mounted to the G-Bike. In addition to the carving action, they provide extra stability and help keep the G-Bike standing upright, therefore making it especially suitable for small kids. For older children, the carving wheels allow them to slide their G-bike for a cool surfing sensation.
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A: The wheels on the balance bike are puncture and mark free meaning the bike can be used indoors and out. The size of the wheels measure 20cm in diameter and are 3.5cm wide. The Balance Bike uses precision bearings and is made from aluminium.
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A: Micro Balance Bikes are so well engineered and designed they are more robust and therefore last so much longer than a cheaper balance bikes. We stock replacement parts for our balance bikes which means if you did ever need to make a repair to your bike you could do so very easily. Rather than throw the balance bike away, having the ability to make a repair to your bike to prolong its use is much more beneficial.
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- Australia Post will not accept any 'Authority to Leave' requests. If you're not home they will leave a card and drop the package at a local Post Office for you to collect.


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Saudi-owned broadcaster MBC Group stated it will roll out MBC Studios to enhance quality film and television production in the area, with a focus on MENA.
Peter Smith is the new subsidiary as the managing director. He was previously the president of international home entertainment at Universal Pictures International and the president of NBC Universal International.
The main aim of MBC Studios is to be the cornerstone on the international platform that would, in particular resonate with audiences in the Middle East and North Africa.
Smith expressed, "The future is certainly positive for MBC Studios especially in terms of leveraging the significant trend for non-English language television content to travel to more global markets."
The launching of MBC Studios could also allow more job prospects in the industry and help to advance creative and technical skills.
The Chairman of MBC, Waleed AI Ebrahim emphasized that it's part of MBC Group's five-year growth plan to create a premium and exclusive content for a regional audience.


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Photographer, Illustrator, Teacher, Blogger
These are the things I do to avoid the things I should be doing..
Summer Baby!
William's one year photos were taken at Wells park in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago. William was such a good poser, what a natural! Happy first birthday William!
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My friend Nolan always has such a unique take on athleisure and strong sense of style— this was his look when we met up for burritos. I had to take pictures.Read More
For most, this time of year is for celebrating the women who gave birth to and raised us, being thankful for their love, compassion, and the skills they've imparted.Read More
I've been dying to shoot this dress since last summer, and Grace was a great model! We found the perfect location for what I was envisioning.Read More
I always have such a great time visiting my extended family, sadly I only get to see them once or twice a year. I made sure to take photos of my awesome cousins this time.Read More
As a freelance creative, I have the opportunity to work not only on-location but remotely as well. This is a dream for many people, however, there is a hidden caveat.Read More


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This week Sir's sideplate of crazy is about a hard drive love story. My stepdaughter Snaphappy needed a new hard drive to save her extensive photo library before the imminent demise of her previous laptop, and dad duly shipped off a hard drive, and responded to her email about the much anticipated drive.
This was the email received from Snaphappy enquiring about the hard drive she was patiently waiting for:
Sent: 09 May 2012 09:34
To: SIR
Subject: hard drive
Hey pops
What's the story with that hard drive? Do you need it still? My computer is falling to pieces and it's not even about getting a new one at this point as much as it is saving my pictures because as you know my current hard drive can only open on the almost broken computer.
Let me know? Otherwise I can back my stuff up on a friend's hdrive in the meantime?
OH I love you!
And Sir's response followed:
From: SIR
Sent: 09 May 2012 13:02
To: SNAPHAPPY
Subject: RE: hard drive reply
I have just re-read this email and realised you ACTUALLY want a story about "that" hard drive…oh ok I get it…..Here goes…
Once upon a time there was a Mommy Hard Drive and a Daddy Hard Drive and they were lonely and decided to make a little family. So Daddy Hard Drive took Mommy Hard Drive to the local Internet Cafe and got her truly sloshed and she didn't give a damn about viruses either. However, they then went home and did the dirty, [you know all about the Birds and the Bits and the Bytes, don't you?]
Anyway 15 teraflops later (average gestation period for small to medium removable drives), Mommy Hard Drive gave birth to twins, Derek and Dwight. (The hard drive in question is Derek). Unfortunately Dwight was like a mongoloid drive and did not go very far, only able to copy small of amounts of data, and even did that badly, so they killed him… But Derek was tested, passed and went on to an Incredible Connection, was moved from store to store and eventually was adopted by me.
He has been good to me and requires little or no attention.
Love and Kisses