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Garden tour: Into two of England's most famous gardens
Ashford, Kent – We came here as the jumping off place to see two of Britain's most famous gardens – Sissinghurst and Great Dixter.
It was arguably a little ambitious to expect to see both gardens in a single day but that is what we did, arriving first at Sissinghurst and then visiting Great Dixter after lunch in Tenterden.
Sissinghurst, the garden built by Vita Sackville West and Harold Nicholson in the 1930s, is most famous for its white garden – something that caused quite a stir when it was first done as a "white, grey and green garden".But it is much more than the white garden. It is beautifully designed with picture perfect views in all directions. Sackville-West knew what she was doing when she placed statues or benches in certain spots to capture the attention with a vision of elegance. The clipped yew hedges give the garden wonderful structure and the stone paths make navigating it completely effortless.
Colours are carefully separated into categories. But the overall feel is one of refinement and sophistication, class and elegance. It is definitely deserving of its status as one of the finest gardens in England.Great Dixter is less formal, but has a beautiful atmosphere. Many plants have been allowed to freely seed themselves. The garden is broken up into rooms and each area has its own unique flavour and ambience. Everyone adored the casual but intelligent planting, but they were also fascinated by the history of the house itself, which was originally a 15th century hall-house that was bought by Christopher Lloyd's father in the 1900s and with the help of architect Edwin Lutyens turned into a livable place with a great garden structure.Christopher Lloyd, the late English garden guru and author, made it famous with his writings and his dramatic planting ideas. It is still an immensely charming old-world garden set in a secluded Kent village where hops-growing has been done for centuries.
From here we moved the next day to London, stopping at Kew to tour the 300-acre botanic garden, stepping into the historic glass houses, but also thoroughly enjoying walking the bluebell woods and Syon Vista and dropped into the fabulous alpine garden and toured the plant family borders. It was exhausting to see it all but we were grateful for the tea and cream cakes in the Orangery to revive us before pushing on to London.


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Marukai - A Japanese Supermarket
As I've previously mentioned, I love going to markets, especially ethnic markets - to get a sense of what's important to the expat locals. If you browse enough Japanese markets, you'll see a trend: Japanese people like miso soup and rice, curry and dried squid too. You'll also see a whole lotta cute.
Before moving west, my dad raved about a Japanese supermarket here in LA: Marukai. 'The sake selection is bigger and better than any I've seen in Japan!' he'd say. What I found specific to Marukai in Los Angeles is they definitely acknowledge the west coast expat rather than an east coast one, like all the Hawaiian spices and foods, which you'd never see at Sunrise Mart.
You can shop at Marukai without being a member but you should become one if you plan on shopping there on a regular basis (there are member's only prices for some items). My hot water kettle I found cheaper elsewhere but right now, I don't know anywhere else to get gyoza wrappers so I stocked up. One of other things I noticed at Marukai was the Japanese trend for young women to look/dress like dolls. Go figure. Maybe it's a west coast thing.


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Palm Springs, CA, November 30, 2017 /PressReleasePing/ - DiMora Motorcar, in conjunction with GP Deva X-Power Gallery, will be displaying a limited-edition DiMora Vicci 6.2 Emperor 2-Door Roadster Convertible during the art gallery's holiday reception and toy drive on December 2nd, 2017.The distinctive 430-horse power rolling art on wheels is the result of a unique collaboration between seasoned automotive designer Sir Alfred J. DiMora and equally influential Totemic Energy Artist Zen Master Lee Sun-Don of Taiwan."This red carpet event in the heart of Beverly Hills is set to bring awareness for the underserved children in the Los Angeles area, as well as showcase our joint collaboration of merging Neoclassic automobiles and art," said DiMora.In true charitable form, DiMora Motorcar will donate $25,000 worth of toys to LA Arts Alliance, for every DiMora Vicci 6.2 convertible sold during the event.Upon purchase of each DiMora Vicci 6.2 Emperor Convertible, the buyer also receives the original one-of-a-kind painting by Zen Master Lee that is replicated onto the automobile. Each large-scale painting, limited to 25 in the Great Treasure Gate series pays artistic homage to rare door knockers created during the Qing Dynasty by incorporating an actual Qing Dynasty doorknocker into the canvas painting. From that, the skilled artisans at DiMora Motorcar invest no less than 700 man-hours to reproduce the artwork onto the hood and side panels of the car, right down to hand laying 24-karat gold leaf as a final step.Automobiles and art have been excellent investments throughout the collectors' financial world and without exception the DiMora Vicci 6.2 has attracted both collector communities.DiMora has been involved with many avenues in the automotive business for over 40 years, including as the successful owner of Clenet Coachworks, one of the many brands under the DiMora Enterprises umbrella of companies. The Clenet was named the "American Rolls-Royce" by Fortune magazine, so there's no doubt that his equally stunning DiMora Vicci 6.2 is commanding the same level of respect."We have been very selective with every aspect of building the DiMora Vicci 6.2, so when it came time to choose the first artist series collaboration, not just any artist would do," shared DiMora.Zen Master Lee Sun-Don's popularity worldwide continues to make him a highly sought-after artist. His artwork is currently showing in galleries around the world, including Beverly Hills, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei, to name but a few.In an industry where quality and performance matter, the sporty and artistically stimulating DiMora Vicci 6.2 Emperor Series spares no expense with its distinctive hand-built craftsmanship and DiMora Motorcar's lightweight carbon DFD technology. The limited-edition Vicci 6.2 combines 1930's Art Deco style with 21st Century technology. Each 1.2 million dollar limited-edition production rolling art has aesthetically pleasing features that showcase the DiMora brand's originality, where creativity sees no limits and offers up a driving experience that is unmatched.The event is scheduled to take place from 6PM-8PM at GP Deva X-Power Gallery (9601 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 125, Beverly Hills, California) with light refreshments and of course, fantastic art. Sir Alfred J. DiMora, founder of DiMora Motorcar, is also scheduled to be on hand during the night's festivities to answer questions.Guests attending this free event are requested to bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to LA Arts Alliance. All donated toys will be distributed amongst Children's Hospital LA, Dignity Health and California Medical Center LA. Guests are kindly urged to RSVP via email at firstname.lastname@example.com or via phone (310) 858-6545."We are extremely delighted to display the DiMora Vicci 6.2 during our holiday reception," said Rachael Hsin, of GP Deva X-Power Gallery. "During the one night event, we will be showcasing original artwork by Master Lee Sun-Don, as well."The 2,820-pound car has: gold and gold leaf strategically placed throughout the automobile; a 6.2 liter aluminum engine; a Bosch Hydro-Boost Power Booster; state-of-the-art electronics; wire wheels; racing suspension; an aluminum drive shaft; Italian leather; and English Wilton Wool carpet to add to the luxury ambiance. Accompanying the 430-hp engine is an aluminum 4-speed or 6-speed transmission, along with a posi rear end. The DiMora Vicci 6.2 also comes in a 556 horse-power supercharged engine option, but with power like that, it's definitely not for the faint of heart."We welcome anyone in the community that would like to stop by the GP Deva gallery on December 2nd, and make a toy donation," said DiMora.About DiMora MotorcarBased in Palm Springs, California, DiMora Motorcar excels in providing distinctive, limited-edition transportation solutions. The DiMora Neoclassics series of luxury automobiles includes the Vicci 6.2, now in production, and the Adina, now in the prototype phase. Sir Alfred J. DiMora co-founded the Sceptre Motorcar Company, whose Sceptre 6.6S received Best-of-Show honors at the 1978 Los Angeles Auto Show. DiMora also founded the new Clenet Coachworks, Inc. in the 1980's to continue designing and building the Clenet series of automobiles. When President Reagan declared 1986 the Centennial Year of the Gasoline-Powered Automobile, DiMora's Clenet was selected as the Official Centennial Car, resulting in honors for DiMora and the Clenet at the Automobile Hall of Fame in Michigan. For additional information, please visit DiMoraMotorcar.com.About GP Deva X-Power GalleryX-Power Gallery is the physical manifested space of GP DEVA's art division, with a focus not just on contemporary art, but to further transcend the art world into a higher sense of beauty and consciousness. In addition to this compassionate artistic concept, X-Power Gallery focuses on cultural heritage of all humankind, new conceptual ideas & techniques and discovering talented artists, while providing a platform where artists and collectors can meet while promoting an exchange of art between East and West.X-Power Gallery's Beverly Hills art space is the ideal location to serve as an energy empowered space where collectors can come explore dynamic local artists, while discovering prominent and established contemporary Asian artists. Press Contact:Marie DuffyFRMediaPalm Springs, CA 92264 USA(760) 832-9070https://www.dimoramotorcar.com/
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, for photographer Winston Baltasar, a picture is worth a thousand pesos - or even dollars - at least. He has worked as a chief operating officer, a president, a technical recruiter and a financial analyst for several multinational companies all over the world from Sweden, Japan, Thailand and the United States, but somehow he has found his place – and the money – behind the camera.
Baltasar started photography in the 1970s, then wielding a Nikon F in his hand. And even when he was behind the desk, managing company finances, he continued to nurture the creative spirit. "I've always been a creative guy. I've [always] needed to have an outlet for the artist in me. So I was already doing photography on the side."
After 15 years abroad, now with a trusty Canon in his hand, he returned to the Philippines, trying out the local market by dabbling into sports, editorial and portrait photography, all while balancing a corporate job and a family life.
The Baltasar brand
While Baltasar's name is already made in the local lifestyle and sports photography scene, it was only this year when he decided that it was time for an early retirement from the corporate world and focus on photography. A huge factor in this decision is him having been assigned this year to cover the FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament.
"Getting paid to shoot some of the best basketball teams in the world, including several NBA players was not something I was going to skip," explains Baltasar who also happens to be a sports enthusiast. Way before then, Baltasar had already established himself as a brand in the industry, recognized as one of the premium sports photographers in the country.
It wasn't an easy feat though, considering the competition with the advent of digital photography. With today's technology, anybody with a camera can be a self-proclaimed photographer. But the good news according to Baltasar is that "quality work will still get noticed." Because although it is easier to get into photography nowadays, it is not as easy to master the science and art of making good images. "I find that the number of really good photographers is still limited to a few people with vision, a great eye, coupled with technical expertise."
The business of photography
Just like he did, Baltasar suggests for young photographers to keep their day jobs while mastering their skills and establishing their name before getting into the business full time. He believes that photography can be a lucrative endeavor. "One just has to keep working until one reaches critical mass, in the sense that one's network is extensive enough that the jobs keep coming in."
But being passionate about the art is not enough. According to the professional photographer, understanding the business is also key. "There are too many unscrupulous people who will profit on your inexperience. Track your costs and be careful of your cash flow. Your sales might be fantastic but if the collections are delayed, you'll find yourself without the necessary cash to run your business," advises the former financial analyst. Keeping the corporate life for so long and serving different key positions in multinational companies like Volvo Cars has also served the master image-maker well in his profession. It has helped him plan his shoots efficiently, wisely prepare for contingency plans, manage cash flow effectively and take care of his clients.
Widening his view
Another reason why Baltasar has such a strong influence in the industry is his willingness to try out other venues. He's also been conducting photography workshops for almost seven years now, marrying his passion for photography and teaching. This September, he will start teaching sports photography for his alma mater De La Salle University under Sports Studies. He also shares his expertise on Camera Geek TV and seminars like Canon PIXMA Pro Enthusiast. Not selfish about sharing his knowledge, Baltasar constantly takes students and amateurs under his wing to mentor during many of his shoots.
Baltasar is also a photographer for Sports5.ph, shooting UAAP, PBA, NCAA and UFC among others. His images have seen print in many reputable publications like Top Gear, FHM, C!, Yahoo Philippines, Good Housekeeping, Metro and Smart Parenting. Newspapers like the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Manila Bulletin have also published his photos.
Aside from media, it has worked to his advantage to venture into other types of photography like travel, advertising, events and engagement shoots, drawing the line at weddings as he is not too keen on maintaining the staff to handle the job.
Money online
Baltasar believes that the internet has opened the world to photographers. There are now many other venues for income generation here and abroad without photographers having to leave the country. While advertising and weddings are still the most profitable industries, according to the master lensman, photographers can make money providing stock photos abroad. In addition, photography blogs can bring in revenue through advertisers.
"But the internet is a double-edged sword," warns Baltasar. "It is so much easier now for someone to steal your photos and post them without crediting you, much less compensating you for your work." For instance, media organizations, especially online media, pay less for photography work. This is why Baltasar reiterates the importance of not only being a great artist but also being a good businessman.
Baltasar strongly encourages the use of social media and viral marketing to grow one's business, crediting the internet in helping him build his brand. Presently, he has considerable online presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. He also has advocated the use of smartphones to take good pictures with his Facebook group Cellphone Photography Philippines. It has then taken a life of its own, with enthusiasts all over the country and beyond sharing their inspired snaps using just their smart phones. Many of them are not even photographers. Perhaps there is some truth when he says jokingly "It's the Indian not the pana (bow)."
Ana Maria Villanueva-Lykes left her job as editor-in-chief of asianTraveler Magazine and as a travel columnist for a local paper in the US to answer to an even bigger boss: a demanding five-year-old. She continues to contribute for various Philippine and international publications while pixel stitching and light chasing. She has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a master's in Creative Writing, and a doctorate in play dates and arts and crafts.


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Don't forget! Fri-Sat 11am-6pm is the beginning of our CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS SALE ~ 10% off all new books, sidelines, and select jewelry ~ 15% off all used books ~ sidewalk sale deep discounted books (weather depending) Don't … Continue reading
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Independent Bookstore Day is coming!
Come join us to celebrate indie bookstores on national INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY, here at Star Cat Books. We will be having a storewide sale to celebrate on April 28: ~ all used books 15% off ~ all new books 10% … Continue reading
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More Customer Appreciation Days Sales!
This Fri & Sat more Customer Appreciation Sales! 20% off all used books, 15% off all new books & items. Free bubble bottles to everyone!
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Customer Appreciation Days
Get ready for our CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY SALES this weekend (May 26-27) and the following (May 2-3), Fridays and Saturdays 11am-6pm. Everything in the store will be discounted (15% for everything new, 20% for all used books). Check out our … Continue reading
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Gardenhouse Studio going out of business in Bradford, VT
The very cool neighbor store to me on Main Street, Bradford, VT, is going out of business 2nd week of June. Watch for sales starting this upcoming Wednesday. Gardenhouse Studio. I love everything in there. I'm going to miss the … Continue reading
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National Independent Bookstore Day
Come help us celebrate NATIONAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY on Saturday, April 29th, with SALES, GIVEAWAYS, DEEP DISCOUNTS, AND COOKIES! Independent bookstores are the heart of reading: we're the ones who can recommend, encourage, and keep books in the community. … Continue reading
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Today the SOLSTICE SALE continues! ~ 20% off all used books ~ 15 off all new books & items ~ warm comfy chairs out of the coooold of outside! We're open early and we'll be here till 6pm!
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SOLSTICE SALE: Saturday & Monday
Tomorrow & Monday is the SOLSTICE SALE at Star Cat Books! Come help us store up for the long winter & buy your holiday gifts here! We're all warm and toasty here — great place to take shelter and peruse … Continue reading
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Because of the upcoming snow expected on Saturday morning – afternoon on Saturday, the day of our SATURDAY SOLSTICE SALE … WE ARE EXTENDING THE SALE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2016. YES, WE WILL BE OPEN ON A MONDAY!! Same … Continue reading
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I just added an event: SATURDAY SOLSTICE SALE! This Saturday, Dec. 17. 11am-6pm. Please consider coming — it's our last sale before Christmas/Hanukkah. We need to go into the new year with extra funds to get us through the "dry … Continue reading
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Type-C and Micro USB 2 in 1 multi charging cable to charge cellphones and tablets from power bank, computer, car, compact and potable, very convinence for charging in a car, office or travel outside, also perfect for a gift or present.
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The USB 2.0 A male to micro USB male extension code compatible with all devices which equipped with micro usb 2.0 port, Android and Windows phones, tablets, including Samsung, Nexus , HTC, Huawei,Sony, Motorola, Nokia, LG, Sony, Blackberry, PS4, Xbox, PS Vita , Nintendo DS, GoPro, GPS Devices, Battery packs, Bluetooth Speakers, Wireless Keyboards, Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Games Consoles, Hard Drives, e-readers, Printers Kindle, PS4 Controller, Bluetooth Speakers, MP3 Players, Electronic Cigarettes, and support Quick Charge 2.0.
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LG Nexus 5X,Nokia N1, Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, Huawei Nexus 6P, OnePlus 2 , Letv 1s, Xiaomi Mi 4c, Microsoft Lumia 950, New MacBook 12-inch with Retina Display(2015), Meizu Pro 5, ZUK Z1, 2015 chromeBook Pixel, Nokia N1 Tablet, ASUS Z580C Tablet and other devices with C-type connections
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1 x Type C and Micro USB 2 in 1 Charging Cable Code
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2, USB2.0 is the only power supply input port,it can connect most power bank,adapter or computer to charge other devices.
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- 2 in 1 USB charging cable: Type-c and Micro USB. The USB 2.0 is the only power supply input port,the Type C and Micro USB port can connected to different devices and fits in almost every case
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100 Years of Einstein's Supreme Achievement
By Rabbi Richard Baroff
Last year and this year we celebrated the centennial of one of the greatest intellectual achievements in the history of humankind: the publication of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, which is in essence his theory of gravitation.
It is a testament to his greatness as a scientific figure that his conception of gravitation is universally accepted as the explanation of gravity within physics and astronomy. The theory has been verified many times. First published near the end of 1915, it was in 1916 that this new theory was widely discussed and examined by physicists.
One prediction of general relativity that had not been verified until this year was the existence of gravitational waves. This discovery occurred fortuitously in the centenary year of the theory.
General relativity was of course an expansion and continuation of the special theory of the decade before. Taken together, the special and general theories revolutionized humankind's ideas of time and space and of matter and energy. So far, all of it has been scientifically verified.
The general theory was published in the midst of the Great War, during the dark time of the Battles of the Somme and Verdun. But Einstein was only celebrated by the general public after the war in 1919, when the prediction that a beam of light would bend around the sun was shown to be true.
In the 1920s Einstein and his somewhat older contemporary Sigmund Freud became scientific celebrities. Their revolutionary ideas remain central to science and important in human culture. But they are different. Whereas Einstein's theories have been verified, Freud's have not and indeed cannot, at least in the same way.
Both Freud and Einstein were proud to call themselves Jewish. Neither was a practicing Jew. Freud was an atheist. Einstein believed in G-d, but in Spinoza's G-d: G-d as the structure of cause and effect within the cosmos, making human understanding possible. This pantheistic vision of divinity lies outside the Jewish tradition. (Spinoza himself was excommunicated.)
One other figure of Jewish background who would also have a tremendous effect on world culture and history after World War I was Karl Marx. He also professed to be a scientist — in his case, the relatively new science of economics. Those who believed in him and called themselves Marxist maintained that his theories were also proven to be true empirically — every bit as much as either Einstein's or Freud's theories.
Unlike Einstein or Freud, Marx lived his entire life in the 19th century. But his massive and explosive impact on the world occurred in the 20th century. Like Freud and Einstein, Marx did not profess Judaism. Like Freud, Marx was an atheist.
But unlike Einstein and Freud, Marx was not proud of his Jewish heritage (both his grandfathers were rabbis). He had a low opinion of both Jews and Judaism — and in fact all religion.
Most of the 20th century was profoundly influenced by these three seminal thinkers: Einstein the mathematical scientist, Freud the speculative scientist, Marx the pseudoscientist.
All came from Jewish backgrounds. None practiced Judaism directly or believed in the G-d of the Bible or rabbinic literature. Freud and Marx were atheists. Freud and Einstein identified with the Jewish people. Einstein was an active Zionist who was offered the presidency of Israel.
It is worth pointing out that in this century Einstein is largely celebrated by the Jewish people. Our pride regarding Freud's accomplishments and influence is more ambivalent and complicated. As for Marx, his seismic, and largely negative, effect on world politics has made him by far the most controversial thinker of the three.
That none of the three found Judaism appealing as a religion is an indication of the challenges of the modern age and its rampant secularism. Indeed, the secularism of our day is itself fructified by Einstein's theories, as well as by Freudian and Marxist ideas.
The centenary of Einstein's general relativity theory is itself a milestone in intellectual, scientific and Jewish history to be sure. Yet ironically it is one of the milestones of our secular age that have undermined the religion of Judaism itself.
Rabbi Richard Baroff leads Guardians of the Torah.


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After a being cooped up in a hospital for a week, Blake and I were anxious to get out and enjoy the weekend. The weather was good, the gallbladder was gone, what more could we ask for?! Considering Blake was still on painkillers and a little sore, we wanted to take it easy. We figured going to a baseball game would be alright because he could sit most of the time. Since we had already been to a Yankees game, we decided to try a Mets game. I am probably going to anger many Yankees fans and a few Braves fans with this post but keep in mind this is my humble, unbiased opinion. Remember I am a Cubs fan so don't hold this against me, if anything feel sorry for me! For those of you that don't keep up with baseball, both the Yankees and Mets got new stadiums this year. The Yankees paid 1.3 billion and the Mets paid 600 million. You would think you could tell a big difference in the stadiums given how much more the Yankees spent. Surprisingly, Blake and I liked Citi Field (Mets stadium) much better. I'm not sure why we enjoyed that game so much more. Remember we didn't have a dog in either fight. If anything, we would like the Mets less because they are in the same league as the Cubs. Not to mention the Summer of '69, no not the Bryan Adams song, but yet another superstitious incident holding the Cubs down. Damn that goat and his feline friends! Citi Field had a more energetic, baseball game feel than the Yankees game. We also preferred the layout and design of Citi Field better. It had more personality and seemed to flow better with less obstructions. Not to mention the large amount of food choices! They had everything from seafood, Mexican, to sushi, and lots more! But don't get too mad Yankees fans, Citi Field is no Wrigley Field! Maybe I am not so unbiased there but even Yankees fans have to admit Wrigley is a true treasure with all of it's history. The dog and the stadium! Braves fans: when you see the pictures you will understand why you wont be too happy (sorry Dad).
For those of you that I didn't offend and are still reading (thanks!) we went to Central Park Zoo on Sunday. The weather was good and since we haven't had much luck with that we decided to take advantage of an outdoor attraction. Now as you guys have figured out, I like pictures. And for those of you that know me, I love animals. So when you add me + camera + animals= you get lots of picts! But before you run away in fear, don't worry, I weeded out duplicates and bad shots. Also, the Central Park Zoo has about as many animals as a neighborhood pet store. Again I maybe a little biased but after working in the Memphis Zoo, I was a little disappointed in the Central Park Zoo. The had very few animals and the exhibits were not layed out well for large crowds. Plus some exhibits were not layed out well for visitors to see animals that were out on exhibit. For instance, the snow leopard's exhibit slopes up so unless it is down towards the front you have very little chance of seeing it. Many other exhibits were so crowded with three rows deep of people that we didn't even bother to wait to see the animal. Besides Blake kept asking "Do you really need to see it? Didn't you get bit by one at the Memphis Zoo?" You get bit a couple of times and you never live it down... I realize this is New York and square footage is at a premium, even for the animals. However, the center of the zoo has a large courtyard with only the sea lion exhibit. I will say their Tropic Zone has a better bird aviary than Memphis. The poor birds always get neglected for the large and furry animals when it is time for expansions. The landscaping was also very nice. It is nice to see so much green in the middle of a huge city. They did have red pandas and some other cool animals that we missed; they also had monkeys called snow monkeys, you know Blake didn't let that go.
I hope you enjoyed the post. After angering the Yankee fans, I'm not sure now is the best time to mention the comment section of the blog. Blake informed me today that many of you guys have been posting comments. I was happy and sad. I check all the time for comments but have only gotten 2, I was afraid I had bored everyone to the point they had quit reading. So I was happy that apparently that wasn't the case but I am bummed that for some reason I am not getting the comments. I think I am going to have to fire my tech support guy. So for you guys that sent comments, I hate I missed them but thank you so much! Maybe if I am lucky we will find the old comments. Hopefully we will figure out why we are not getting them and get it fixed.
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Offering reiki to wild things is a way of cooperating with the organic intelligence of the material world. What beats your heart is wild. The love in your dog's eyes is wild. Your soul's code is wild, unresponsive to the dictates of the conscious mind.
There are things that don't obey us. This is good. Just as you wouldn't let your demanding two-year-old into the operating system of your computer, there are enormous swaths of life that run independent of our tinkering. To try to impose our limited agenda on the elegance of our wildness is arrogant and grandiose at best, inevitably leading to catastrophic results.
In our wildness is our ability to heal. To surrender to it is to deliver ourselves to the unmade and chaotic realms where matter and spirit, form and emptiness, come together. It is the intersection where what we are made of meets what we come from and we understand that there is no difference between the two.
So working with wild things is about listening, noticing, allowing, and learning from beings and parts of self far wiser than us. Pay attention and be willing to adapt and follow. Be receptive to the deeper impulses as they pull you out of your habituated response to life and into the places where you have no control. Let yourself be held; let something else steer the ship.
Whether you are working with a fallen sparrow or your own deepest wounds, soften the edges of your container and impose no agenda or tether. Let what you are working with move freely into and out of the field of the energy you are offering, trusting that they know what intensity and duration works for them. Hands on or long distance, just make the reiki available and trust that the wisdom of the wild thing will use it well.


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You know that moment when you can't suppress your emotions any longer. When you are the one that is looked to to be strong and consequently it appears you have little emotion. The emotion is there. It is just guarded and protected. Then, without warning, one person looks deeply into your eyes and says, "how are you?" You are forever thankful that they asked. It is like being given permission to ask yourself, "how am I?" I guess I am alright. Or not. What have I been holding on to? This week, some news came that left me in disbelief. A dear woman who passed through my life, perhaps to teach me something, will no longer be in my physical life. She came to me for training and to practice Pilates. She came faithfully every week and left her mark on me, and it turns out, on many others too. She didn't have to try. She simply was. She was extremely humble, and pure and sweet. She always had a smile and came in to learn something and to do her best. Her presence was peaceful and comfortable and fulfilling.
Sean, my husband called me from a trip he was on and said, "you know Ashley, from class, she passed away today." I had to repeat it several times, and kept asking, Ashley? from Pilates? No. No. It couldn't be. She was young. Pregnant with her first child, 24 weeks pregnant. She was just in class. I can remember exactly where she was (it was her spot). Ashley always stopped at the front desk where Sean got to know her. I recall watching Quintin, who works with us, and was always super attentive to Ashley, getting her a piece of equipment to help her practice as her pregnancy progressed, talking to her. Her death was sudden and unexpected. I knew it hit me in a way I couldn't explain. At first I was frustrated with myself for not recalling more of her story. I had spent time in a training session with her when she found out she was pregnant and she told me her background and all about herself. But I could not recall the details. Why not? I hear a lot of people's stories, and while I can hang on to the broad scope of their lives, my mind does not keep all the pieces. Perhaps out of necessity. I don't need to know everything, just what might pertain to me being able to help them for the reasons they are coming to me for. I decided I either need to work harder at recalling details, or I need to be okay in letting go and being more with the person than the story.
As the weekend went on, I only cried when I received notes asking me if I was okay and offering me hugs as the news of her death spread. We found out her baby boy, Lennon, was alive, and again I did not know how to feel. It was a miracle. I told my daughter about her and her baby and her husband who lost his wife and became a dad sooner perhaps, and under different circumstances than he ever could have imagined. I felt full of thoughts and yet, strangely empty of emotions. All I could think was how fleeting and precious life is and that none of us is guaranteed a tomorrow.
Tonight in a class I teach called Jungshin (which means "focused mind") I found my emotions, or at least became able to articulate them. The other night in our Pilates class with Ashley's empty space in the room, I began the class somewhat shaky knowing that I would have to get us all through our practice with a depth of sadness enveloping us, but I could not release into the emotions since I had to teach. It reminded me of the first time I taught a class after my father had died. I know that I can rise to the occasion, but it is hard to keep myself from feeling.
I was not sure how I was going to handle our Monday night Pilates class. I knew my instinct would tell me. I found ways for us to reflect, to laugh, and to cry, and most importantly to open our hearts. It turned out to be truly beautiful ~we shared a relaxation and an appreciation for the gift of life and our encounters with each other. We left a flower on Ashley's spot (which was marked by the "edge" that she used as her pregnancy progressed) and everyone stayed to be there for each other and to remember. Last night as my cycling class ended at 7pm, I invited everyone to take some time in quiet to offer prayers if they chose to with a group of thousands of people worldwide who have joined to pray.
But it wasn't until tonight when a very dear and special client looked me in the eye and asked me how I was that I realized I was ready to feel. What came out was a Jungshin class where we sweat and feel deeply and move our bodies in the most authentic of ways in connection with the universe and nature. It always evokes feelings like no other class can do and we always end with a meditation. I never know where it will lead me, but tonight I found myself with so many thoughts on my mind. We learned today that Ashley's baby joined his sweet mother in heaven. It comforted me to know that she had him with her, and that his father had some precious time with him, even if only briefly, but the sadness became tenfold. To calm the thoughts that didn't seem to have a place in the body, I invited us during the meditation to go to the space between the thoughts. To sink into the vast universe that is within us. To travel inside of ourselves to the lights that guide us, tonight it was a star in the black sky above us. The star was one we knew, we gravitated toward it like an old friend, a family member. That star offered us light, and then warmth, and finally, comfort and the knowledge that we are a cherished piece of something greater than any of us could ever be alone. A part of something. And then I felt the ground underneath me and reminded us that to feel is a gift. We were leaving our marks on the ground, in the earth, and with each other. We shared each other's energy in the room as our senses are particularly heightened after a class like Jungshin and then I reminded us all to think about the mark we are leaving on this world. And to make sure that we speak to everyone from our acquaintances to our co-workers, to our family of our gratitude and love everyday.
Ashley, without ever knowing it left her mark. Simply by being. My brief encounter with her will forever be with me. Who will you leave your mark on and how will you be remembered?
I promised my client who looked deeply into me tonight and asked me how I was, that I would soon be with my emotions. Thank you to Ericka for asking. Thank you to Quintin who is a young man seeing the world through new eyes and a different perspective. Thank you to Sean, my husband, who is the best at getting to know everybody and always leaving his friendly mark. Thank you to my Pilates class for being open to the very special bond we share, and to my cycling class and Jungshin class for letting me discover what it is I am trying to say . It is when I teach that I learn and hear myself saying things I did not know I had in me. Usually I cannot remember what I said, but this week has been different. Thank you to Ashley for your trust and our time together, and to her husband Chris for sharing her with us. To our Father in Heaven for giving their son Lennon to his father to hold. To her mother whom my heart aches for and to a friend of theirs, Carolyn Trace, who created a place called Joining Hearts and Prayers online for us to stay connected.


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From the beaches, bars and clubs of Ibiza to the dance festivals of Europe... 'Before Today'
The last thing freelance photographer Nina expected to find herself doing was following a dance DJ around Europe. She was more used to photographing rock stars and models, in fact, that's what she was supposed to be doing this summer – hitting some of the biggest music festivals and photographing some of the world's hottest rock stars. Instead, she's playing the good Samaritan. Doing a friend a favour. And now she's about to spend the next couple of months around people she doesn't know, music she doesn't like, in a world she knows nothing about. But, in a way, she could do with the distraction.
For too long Nina had been a magnet for the wrong kind of man. Men who'd made her cynical about love, ruined her belief in happy-ever-afters, so immersing herself in a whole new world, just for a little while – yeah, she was more than ready for that. More than ready to put her career first, and relationships on hold. What she wasn't ready for was Yves Vandale…
Yves Vandale is about to make his comeback after two years away. A huge name on the electronic dance music scene, he's all set to kick off his Ibiza residency in one of the island's top clubs, and get back to doing what he loves – playing some of the biggest dance music festivals in Europe. All he wants is to get back behind the decks, and leave his past – his reasons for taking that two year break – behind. He's more than ready to get back out there. But what he isn't ready for is Nina…
Both Yves and Nina think they've got their new futures planned.
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All Nina was looking for was a new challenge.
All Yves needed was a new start.
Neither of them got what they wanted.
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3. Elephant Stone
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5. Sugar Spun Sister
6. Made Of Stone
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8. She Bangs The Drums
9. Where Angels Play
10. Shoot You Down
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All tracks recorded live in Tokyo, Japan, October 1989.
Another soundboard top class recording, a passionate perfomance in fornt of an amazed Japanese crowd. Elephant Stone rules!!!


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Kathie went to Kansas for some junking and look at what she brought back. This kick booty stand. The book part is kinda spring loaded. Who amongst us has seen one of these before? The woman can "do" primitive, eh?
Check out this magazine rack. Love the black.
An old phone box. I do like natural, unpainted wood. This could be good for lotsa stuff.
I know. Not the best picture. There is a bedazzled butter knife on top and then some jewels around the base. I think it would look good on the buffet with a pecan, cream cheese ball concoction during the holidays. Or you could serve up the head of your favorite doll on it, maybe?
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March 2018
A great night was had by all at our Ladies Hong Kong fundraiser meal in aid of Marie Curie and Breast Cancer Haven in honour of Kerri Rennison who went to be with the Lord last year after a battle with breast cancer. Kerri was a truly inspirational woman who helped and supported so many especially our young people and is greatly missed by us. Kerri grew up in Hong Kong which was our food inspiration which was complemented by a fabulous Chinese cake courtesy of Mandy our Children's Pastor and a Chinese photo booth captured memories from the evening. Over £1000 was raised towards a very worthy cause – thanks to everyone who came along.
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Today, you have no doubt heard about acupuncture already. If someone takes a look around, he or she will definitely find that acupuncture has become really, really popular nowadays. The reason why so many people today are starting to go and get acupuncture for themselves is because they have discovered that there are a ton of advantages that they can enjoy with acupuncture. Someone who has never tried getting acupuncture before will definitely not know about these benefits so much, and they might be wondering what exactly they are. Today, we are going to have a short look at some of the very many benefits that will come to everyone who makes the right decision by going and getting acupuncture for themselves.
Something that someone can suffer from today is a really serious headache, or even a migraine. Everyone who has tried having this before knows that they are very uncomfortable, unpleasant, and very painful as well! When headaches are that severe, there are little solutions that are effective for someone to take for his or her headache. What everyone in this situation should do however, is to go and get acupuncture right away. People that are wise and go and get acupuncture will find that it can really remove that headache or migraine that they are experiencing! Scientists have conducted several studies on this matter already, and they all show that it is indeed great for headache and migraine!
Someone might not only have a headache, but have some other aches in their body as well. Chronic pain is something that is easy to find as well. And it is one of the most painful and unpleasant things to have. To make things worse, the solutions recommended for chronic pain don't always work! But there is, and that is to go and get acupuncture! Everyone that tries to get acupuncture for their chronic pain will find that it is indeed very effective and their pain will really fade or even disappear completely!
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Day 126 – No Fear (Motorbiking Tram Ton Pass)
Dateline: Mountain roads to the north of Sapa, Vietnam – Wednesday, July 7, 2010
I came back to Vietnam in part to spend a few days touring the north of the country on a motorcycle. The idea of tooling around mountain roads, stopping to take in grand vistas, and meeting local people, all with the help of a local motorcycle guide, sounded like something I shouldn't miss.
Unfortunately, I missed it. Turns out organized tours only go out on certain dates. That's so people can band up and ride out as a group to cut costs. All the guides that I checked in Hanoi were leaving well after I'd be leaving Hanoi. I could have booked a personal guide, but that would have cost a small fortune per day. Instead, I opted for my little Sapa sojourn. I figured once I got here on the train and did my trek, I could rent a bike and go around on my own. Today, I tested my theory.
First, I rented a bike. I gave up my dream of riding around on a cruiser and opted for a motorbike (i.e. scooter) instead. I'd seen the condition of the roads on the ride back to Sapa after yesterday's trek. If I was going to drop a bike on accident (possible), I wanted it to be a light, cheap one instead of an expensive, big one.
Next up, choosing the route. I opted to go to Thac Bac, a set of falls, and to Tram Ton Pass, both northwest of Sapa proper. The city of Lao Chai was further down the adjacent valley. Depending on the roads and my pace, I might be able to make it there, as well (I didn't).
I got a late start because I'd been up late the night before watching the Netherlands-Uruguay game. I filled up the tank ($3) of my rented manual motorbike ($5) and hit the open road.
The scenery north of town is not nearly as dramatic as the scenery to the south. I think that's because as you get higher, it gets harder to farm. Even though there are fields, there seem to be fewer villages. This area is also home to Vietnam's (and Indochina's) highest peak. It's not the ideal place to be an agrarian.
I decided not to stop at the falls after discovering the place was surrounded by souvenir shops and featured a hike up the mountain. I'd had my fill of hawking and hiking the past couple days. I was here to ride.
I continued up and over Tram Ton Pass, Vietnam's highest. The climates on either side are very different. Sapa, to the south, is Vietnam's coldest area. To the north, the temperature can be much hotter, more like the rest of the country. The difference between the two, plus the altitude, means there's a lot of wind.
On this trip I've scuba'd with sharks, almost been swept into the ocean depths by deep water current, free solo'd over ocean water with holey shoes, and eaten some stomach turning things. At no point, however, was I more scared than I was today crossing Tram Ton Pass.
That's because, on a teeny little motorbike with skinny little wheels, you are a leaf on the wind. The pass wind whips around like Elaine Bennis attached to the tail of a giant, mutant cat.
It's downright scary. I'd be pushed three feet to the left, then three feet to the right, dancing with the edge of the cliff. Should I slow down? Or maybe speed up to increase bike stability and cut through the wind? In the end, I let my hundreds of hours of playing F-Zero's Death Wind level be my guide—I stayed loose and countered the wind when necessary. See that, Mom? Video games saved my life.
Once I crossed over to the other side (of the pass), the wind calmed and the weather warmed nicely. The road, however, compensated by becoming more treacherous. Sections of road were dirt, then gravel, then mud, then all three at once. Some sections washed out by the nightly rain. Mountain waterfalls overran the manmade channels and washed over the road. Construction was everywhere. Backhoes dug through dirt, blocking the whole road.
Drivers had to honk at the backhoe driver until he stopped for a moment whereupon vehicles could pass beneath the work arm.
Trucks roared up and down the mountain along with transit buses. They'd blast their horns at bikers, presumably to drown out the screams should the big vehicle connect.
I loved it. I wanted more. I also wanted a bike with better suspension and bigger tires, but whatever. We can't have it all, can we?
When the road leveled out I came across naked kids playing in the streams that ran by the road. Another group swam and lounged in a calmer part of the river. Laundry lay out on a cobblestone wall to dry. These people weren't here courting tourists. They were just living their lives.
I never made it to Lao Chai. It was getting late and I had to turn back. I suspected that the weather would pick up as it neared sunset and I didn't want to get caught in the rain. Despite my planning, I didn't escape the weather. As I raced back up the mountain, it started to lightly rain.
On the return, I heard an explosion. The workers had decided to dynamite a portion of the mountain. This slowed my progress. A truck and I waited for men to clear the road. I nearly took a spill trying to navigate the hastily cleared rubble. Only a manly yelp kept me on the bike and helped me maintain my dignity as I rode through the waiting workers.
The rain continued all the way back up to the pass. On the upside, the drizzle kept the dust down. On the downside, riding through it felt like someone was constantly throwing small rocks in my face.
The wind wasn't nearly as heavy in the other direction. It was at my back now. I'd found something even better than paradise: paradise experienced on the back of a bike.
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Fall is in the air. It's cooling down. Football season is in full swing. We are breaking out the sweaters. We are starting to plan our holiday leave and BOOM! PUMPKIN SPICE EVERYTHING!!!! A pumpkin spice bullet explodes into our brains. As of October, we LOSE OUR MINDS! Apparently pumpkin spice has some sort of chemical effect on the brain similar to that time you did 14 shots of Jager....you just forget every semblance of self restraint. It starts with the Pumpkin Spice everything, then comes the Halloween candy, then all the Thanksgiving work parties, then the seasonal flavors of beer, and don't forget, football season. Where every weekend there are tailgate parties, cook outs, and lots of cheese and guac and chips and dips. I am not even going to move on to Christmas and New Year's. We get it.
The years go by. Repeat. Repeat. But after some years, that number you started with in October is a bit higher. And the next. And the next. And you don't seem to be able to get that fall/winter weight off completely each year. And before you know it, you are shocked that those winter sweaters you just broke out fit you like those tight Under Armor shirts. Guess why this happens? It's science. Each time you go through a weight gain, lose cycle, you are create more "memory" in those fat cells. They remember how to get fat, and they don't shrink as small each time. It's like a balloon that is inflated and deflated over and over again. It doesn't ever return to its original tiny shape that was so hard to blow up the first time around. You are training your body to hold on to fat harder and harder with each cycle. You are creating insulin resistance, which causes the body to store fat more and makes it harder to burn fat as energy. Our holiday hall pass is leading to a lifetime of damage that gets worse every time it is repeated. I won't go into the inflammation, blood sugar, neurological and other related health damage, that is worth several blogs.
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18th January 2017
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Come and join the Hertfordshire JLD on Wednesday 18th January 2017 at Rennie Grove Hospice for our annual Quiz night to raise money for the Rennie Grove Hospice.
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Rennie Hospice provides care and support for patients in Herts and Bucks diagnosed with life-limiting illness. Through their unique 24/7 responsive hospice at home service and a range of day services they make it possible for patients to choose how and where they want to be cared for towards the end of life. The support they provide for families both during the illness and after bereavement is an integral part of their care.


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For a fact, video games have been in existence for nearly half a century, since the early 1970's. The first ever coin arcade game known as Computer Space, was founded by Ted Dabney alongside Nolan Bushnell in Silicon Valley. In 1972, the classic Pong followed suit and became the first home-based video game. In the current era, programmers are always developing a cornucopia of games that are not only for kids but continuously explore complex adult ideas, thereby engaging older players on a more emotional and deeper level. Furthermore, these games are smarter and more of interactive art than time-wasting, brainless distractions. As such, here at One Angry Gamer, we have compiled a list of the top recommendations.
I Am Alive
It is a thrilling adventure revolving around the post-apocalypse world. The entire earth's population has been wiped out, and you as the participant, are making a return to your home city, which consists of nothing more than dust and rubble. Thus, you require to climb, fight and scavenge your way to survive, while keenly monitoring your health as well as stamina. The other challenge is that there is a scarcity of available ammunition in an environment where the use of a weapon can prove to be significantly effective.
The Elder Scrolls V-Skyrim
Regardless of the fact that Skyrim attire can be a tad bit of a put-off, there is a ton of adventure which will carve an ear-to-ear smile on your face. For starters, not only is there a sorcery backdrop, but there are also swords and a plethora of dialogue options (60,000). Additionally, there is the requirement to break everything open, in an attempt to find valuable treasure, regardless of a dragon invasion. During the attack, players have the freedom of doing adult activities such as picking flowers, getting married or getting drunk in a bar. It is through this myriad of dialogue lines that the developers have the opportunity to explore deeper-rooted issues such as terrorism, racism and the interrelation of the state with religion.
One Chance
In this game, a scientist known as John Pilgrim alongside his team has accidentally generated a harmful pathogen which is destroying all living cells in the world. With that in mind, a player must make a vital choice on how to utilize the last six days left to live. A coterie of the options includes spending time with close friends and family or trying to discover a cure. However, participants only get one chance to make a decision, and as such, there are no replays. Lastly, it facilitates a unique experience as there is only one ending for each game.
As the title depicts, it is a metaphor for life's journey. It revolves around a robbed person (the participant) wandering aimlessly through a vast and sand-blown desert. Its backdrop is relatively straightforward and comprises of religious imagery with a touch of mystery. Furthermore, it comes with intuitive game controls permitting you to traverse forward as you find your way while giving you rewards for significant accomplishments.
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Tragedy falls both ways in this battle, irrespective of what the hero in you does. Your friends and family either die or regularly retreat. Nevertheless, it has cute cartoon kids who start off as friends and gradually become lovers. Additionally, it is one of the cruelest and ruthless but incredibly exciting death matches you will ever partake in virtually.
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