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Outdoor Wedding Venues in Oregon
Outdoor Wedding Venues in Oregon
The gorgeous Shadow Hills Country Club between Eugene and Junction City offers a superb Outdoor Wedding Venues in Oregon . As a photographer, I've probably photographed here at least eight times and it's always different, depending on the day, time and season.
For Danielle (Carey) and David Brown, they couldn't have had a more perfect day. Sunny, 70 degrees and a very light wind, so wearing a tux was actually comfortable and with no rain, well...it just doesn't get any better.
Danielle and her family and friends did an exemplary job tracking down little detailed items and signs, it made the entire event arty and so cool. Everything went without a hitch.
After their first look, we did images near the club house (Shadow Hills has a stellar golf course):
Then we went out on golf carts to the fountain and bridge.
Danielle's dress was from Blush Bridal in Eugene.
Her flowers were from Sweet Pea Floral of Eugene.
Market of Choice provided the cake.
The food was provided by Shadow Hills Country Club of course and Kayla Marshall of Shadow Hills was so kind and efficient, everything ran so smoothly. Scenes of the wedding:
And the DJ was Steve from Only the Best Sound (he's awesome!).
The couple left a few days later for a week in Maui-so lucky!!! Check out this link to a wedding I photographed there a few years ago.
Here is a short video trailer of some of my favorite images, hope you enjoy :-)
Outdoor Wedding Venues in Oregon


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The subject of this post sums up the goodness of Gujarat - a state of India that has been verbally used and abused in political campaigns time and again. I moved to San Francisco 2 weeks ago. To make the exit from India interesting, I, my partner and my sister took a road trip along the west coast of India, driving through Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat. I will save the travelogue for my travel website because this post is about something else.
India is a very complex country in every way. Naturally, things heat up and the country wakes up during the election season. It's been a year and the drama, debate and aggressive arguments are still filling up the time and space of India. In the middle of all this, one place that has been extensively spoken about is the land of amazing snacks, beautiful women and some geographical wonders. My relatives have lived in Gujarat and the media has been very vocal about how the development in that one state is enough to amplify the value of replicating its governance across the country.
These news articles, press conference snapshots etc., were not and are still not reporting any specifics other than roads, employment and factories. Very important factors indeed. But what really motivated me to visit were my relative's words "Oh, you should just spend some time there. You will fall in love with it." The opportunity struck me when I was designing my road trip. In my bucket list Rann of Kutch had been sitting for a very long time. So, the road trip was the perfect way to experience, understand and enjoy the model state of India along with Rann.
On day 3 of our road trip, we entered Gujarat in Vapi - a small town next to Daman. It was after dark and I was very tired of driving but it was inevitable to notice the odd feeling of that place. Once recharged, we got out to go to somebody's house. That's when I realised that the place was so dusty that I couldn't roll down the car windows. Next, I couldn't separate factories from residential set ups. We figured that it was a very small town of factories and it primarily supported the union territories of Daman and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Next day, we found that Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli were in turn supporting the entire state of Gujarat. Well, at least the thirsty part of the state. Gujarat bans alcohol consumption. The Union Territories that are surrounded by Gujarat however, not only engage in consumption but manufacture tonnes of liquor. Guess the result? Daman is full of alcohol-deprived youngsters from all over Gujarat. Same is the situation with Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and we saw the result in the hospitality industry. Sub-standard, good and excellent hotels seem to have the same price per room because the mediocre hotel has a big bar with cheap alcohol.
While Vapi was dusty, we didn't judge the entire state. After all we were headed to Ahmedabad - the star city of the state. Driving on NH8, our hopes went quite high. It was one of the best roads we drove on, in the entire 16 day trip. Under 4 hours, we exited the highway and entered Ahmedabad. We expected the scene to change. What was unexpected was the way the traffic behaved. Nobody stopped at the stop signal. Let me repeat - NOBODY. For 10 minutes, I was very confused but I adapted and decided to blend. My hopes were still high since we weren't in the city-centre yet. But disappointment was less than 20 minutes away when we saw a chaos like no other. It was dangerous to stop at any signal and it looked like the city was full of color-blind people; the traffic signals were a joke!
That night one of us had her wallet stolen (or lost perhaps) and the next day, we were in a police station trying to get a certificate for the lost DL(driver's license) which was in the wallet. In the 2 hours that we spent there, we understood the kind of pain a non-Indian would go through in Gujarat, if they required the support of the state law&order system. We were asked to write the application for the lost item in HINDI and were clearly told that nobody understood, spoke or knew English. Worse, the certificate was in Gujarati. We had requested that we were driving through different states and a legal document in a regional language may not be accepted by other states. We were politely denied any help in that regard. Thankfully they agreed to stamp the Hindi application.
I have travelled extensively across India and around the world and I think that day I felt like a stranger in my own country. Well, it got even worse.
Few days later, we were entering White Rann - a part of the Great Rann of Kutch which has salt deposits spread over 4000 square kilometres. We had to fill out a permit-form. My sister was writing in the details when a cop nudged her. She had written 'Indian' in the 'nationality' column. What was wrong with that?
Cop : Maydam, Nationality Gujarati ya Non-Gujarati likho (Ma'm, write Gujarati or Non-Gujarati instead of Indian)!
This wasn't religion, cultural background or special assistance column. This was the NATIONALITY column. Our souls were numb for a while because we felt like outcasts; not technically but emotionally.
I am not a patriot but I understand India, where I come from and what this country stands for. This country has helped me develop my taste, build my guards and experience warmth like nowhere else. It has shaped my idea of freedom, my sense of belonging and my desire to explore. Standing in the middle of that beautiful expanse of Kutch, looking at the sun set - my heart was sinking. I have no idea how many Gujarats are growing in my country, I have no clue what some dim wits are organizing in the name of pride, culture and government. I can't reach out to every human being on this planet but I can try.
So, here I am telling you in one last sentence what a place like Gujarat is.
Lip-smacking food, some wonderful people and the only place in the country where you will see a speed limit board of 100; all this encompassed in the suffocating air of robotic employment, ignorant cultural ego and a media-fuelled illusion of progress.


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text: Ant Control Tips In The Kitchen 23 November 2016 Few pests persevere more than ants once they have found a food source. This is especially bothersome when their easy food source happens to be in your kitchen. Not only do you need to get rid of the ants, but you need to do so without tainting your food with any toxic chemicals. The following pest control advice can help you solve the problem. Tip #1: Switch out your pantry containers


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Blend of plant oils and gum resin for the protection of wooden floors.
For reasons of environmental safeness and ease of restoration wooden floors should not be "sealed". Even though the hardness of two component synthetic coatings cannot be achieved with natural coatings, synthetic coatings are also not entirely safe from scratching and wear and can only be repaired by complete removal and recoating.
Natural coatings have the added advantage not to contain any ingredients, which could cause harmful emissions, like formaldehyde or aromatic solvents, which could increase the risk of cancer.
Stir material well before application. ProNature Floor is applied liberally using a brush or short bristle paint roller until saturation is reached. In order to avoid glossy spots and prolonged drying it is important to remove and dry off any excess thoroughly that has not been absorbed after about 10-15 min using a lint-free cloth or a floor-polishing machine leaving a surface dry to the touch. Leave to dry for 6 hrs.
Then thinly apply second coat of ProNature Floor. Remove any excess thoroughly that has not been absorbed directly after application using a lint-free cloth or a floor-polishing machine (soft pad) leaving a surface dry to the touch. If a third coat is desired, proceed as described above.
The durability of an oiled wooden floor highly depends on regular cleaning and care. For the first week floors should not be cleaned wet but only swept. Thereafter floors are cleaned with a solution of ProNature Plant Soap and wiped with a damp cloth only.
Should the surfaces oiled with ProNature Floor show any signs of wear and tear (which may appear especially in high traffic areas) wet cleaning with ProNature Plant Soap should at regular intervals be followed by polishing the floors with ProNature Care Oil (please follow instructions; see separate tech. data sheet)
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Linseed oil, gum resin, and plant oils, essential oils, lead-free driers.
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One Day Trip include Scenic boat tour to "Chiew-Larn Lake",KHAO SAM KLER, Gui Lin Noi and Kayaking at 500Rai Floating Resort.
Service Fee
|Price (per person)
|1 person
|2,000 Baht
(minimum of 2 persons)
|Children 4-11 years
|800 Baht
|Children 1-3 years
Package Includes
- Round trip boat travel, use of personal kayaks
- Insurance and tax fees
- Guide and Scenic boat tour of Chiew Larn Lake, Khao Sam Kler (3 brother rocks), Gui Lin Noi
- 1 meal
- Trip to the observation point above Chiew Larn Lake
- Savor the sights of Lake Chiew Larn by long tail boat
- Take photos at Three Brother Rocks
- Weave through the jutting rock formations at Little Gui Lin
- Kayaking at 500Rai Floating Resort
For guests staying in the
Deluxe / Villa / Family Villa
14:00 hrs.
09:45 hrs.
Airport Transfer (Surat Thani Airport)
Depart from Surat Thani Airport: 08:30 hrs. and 10:00 hrs.
Arrive at Surat Thani Airport: 13:00 hrs.
Boat Transfer
Depart from pier: 11:45 hrs. Arrive at 500 Rai: 13:30 hrs.
Depart from 500 Rai: 10:00 hrs.
For guests staying in the
Deluxe Suite / Family Suite / Honeymoon Suite
16:15 hrs.
13:15 hrs.
Airport Transfer (Surat Thani Airport)
Depart from Surat Thani Airport: 13:00 hrs.
Arrive at Surat Thani Airport: 16:15 hrs.
Boat Transfer
Depart from pier: 15:00 hrs. Arrive at 500 Rai: 16:15 hrs.
Depart from 500 Rai: 13:30 hrs.
Tour starts from Surat Inter Tour office; check in and enjoy coffee and snacks provided by our friendly staff.
Board your long tail boat and experience the unique beauty of Chiew Larn Lake along the way to Three Brother Rocks.
Arrive at 500Rai Floating Resort and enjoy lunch at our Ta Lay Nai Restaurant, make use of our kayaks and take a dip in the warm emerald waters surrounding the resort.
Depart from 500Rai Resort by long tail boat and take advantage of another opportunity to take in the amazing scenery.
Return to the municipal pier, where you will be able to get a transfer to your next destination.
What to Bring:
Good footwear (hiking sandals or sneakers), swim clothes, poncho, sun cream, personal supplies or medicines.
For more information
Phone: +66 77953013
Email: [email protected]
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Ughh, Now I Know How Minnesotans Feel
Steven Anderson is yet another theist hypocrite. Here is his contact information in case you want to tell him so.
Pastor Steven Anderson stood by his sermon in an interview with MyFOXPhoenix, which reports that the pastor continues to encourage his parishioners to join him in praying for the president's death.
"I hope that God strikes Barack Obama with brain cancer so he can die like Ted Kennedy and I hope it happens today," he told MyFOXPhoenix on Sunday. He called his message "spiritual warfare" and said he does not condone killing.
I'm gonna pray that he dies and goes to hell when I go to bed tonight. That's what I'm gonna pray," he told his congregation.
Faithful Word Baptist Church Doctrinal Statement
- We believe that the King James Bible is the word of God without error.
- We believe all Scripture was given by inspiration of God, and that God also promised to preserve his word. Divine inspiration is of no value to Christians without God's promise of preservation.
- We believe that salvation is by grace through faith. Being born again by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ is the only requirement for salvation.
- We believe in the eternal security of the believer (once saved, always saved).
- We believe that the unsaved will spend eternity in torment in a literal hell.
- We believe that Jesus is God, and that Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Ghost of the virgin Mary.
- We believe only in the local church and not in a universal church.
- We reject the teaching of Calvinism and believe that God wants everyone to be saved.
- We are Non-dispensational.
- We believe that life begins at conception (fertilization) and reject all forms of abortion including surgical abortion, "morning-after" pills, IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), birth control pills, and all other processes that end life after conception.
- We believe that homosexuality is a sin and an abomination which God punishes with the death penalty.
- We oppose worldliness, modernism, formalism, and liberalism.


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Completely self-contained biological indicators for monitoring steam and ethylene oxide (EO)gas sterilization processes. Each test pack contains a single spore species in a vial, along with a specially formulated soybean casein digest growth medium.
STERIS Verify® Process Challenge Devices are for use in monitoring steam or ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization processes. Each test pack is pre-assembled for convenience and ease of use, and utilizes the Verify Self Contained Biological Indicator. Verify Process Challenge Devices exhibit the same biological resistance pattern as properly assembled AAMI test packs, but with fewer steps and less chance of error. Chemical indicators in each device, as well as on each SCBI, provide immediate proof of processing. After incubation, a vivid color change in the growth medium from deep blue to bright yellow gives unmistakable evidence of microbial growth.
STERIS Verify Process Challenge Devices (PCD) are pre-assembled challenge test packs that combine a Self Contained Biological Indicator (SCBI) and a chemical indicator inside a complicated outer package. The outer package provides a torturous path that is difficult to sterilize and presents a significant challenge to your sterilization process. Each device should be placed above the drain in a sterilizer. After sterilization, each SCBI can be removed from the outer package and activated using a special tool that allows the disc inoculated with spores to contact the media. The SCBI is then placed in the appropriate incubator. After 24 hours for steam or 48 hours for ethylene oxide, microbial growth is indicated by a distinct blue to yellow color change of the media.
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5 Delicious Overnight Oat Jars
How many times you heard or read how healthy it is to eat oatmeal in the morning? every magazine, medical paper or nutritionist keeps on promoting oatmeal as the ultimate breakfast meal. And for a damn good reason.
A cup is only 130 calories! It also stays in your stomach longer, making you feel full longer. You will have less hunger and cravings. It Provides high levels of fiber, low levels of fat, and high levels of protein it also stabilizes blood sugar and reduces risk of diabetes and to make it that much better- It is so versatile!
Overnight oats is one of so many ways and its a fabulous option for a breakfast on the run when you're squeezed for time in the mornings! You pre-make it the night before (These can be made up to 3 days ahead of time), give it a stir in the morning and you are ready to go!
Here's some of my favourite recipes from around the web that inspired me :) experiment away!
- ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats (not instant)
- ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
- ⅓-2/3 cup almond milk (I use vanilla)
- ½ tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- Topping: sliced bananas and blueberries
- In a bowl or mason jar, add oats, yogurt, milk, chia seeds and honey. For the milk add anywhere from ⅓-2/3 cup of milk depending on how thick you prefer your oats.
- Cover and chill in refrigerator overnight.
- Top with sliced bananas and blueberries when ready to eat.
(Recipe and image from apumpkinandaprincess.com)
2.Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats
These homemade strawberries and cream overnight oatmeal jars are fresh and delicious. Enjoy them cold out of the fridge or warmed for 30 seconds to 1 minute in the microwave.
Serves: 1
- ¼ cup steel cut oats
- ½ teaspoon chia seeds
- ½ cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- In a glass jar, layer oats, chia seeds, milk, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Top with strawberries and refrigerate.
- In the morning, stir to combine, top with maple syrup and enjoy.
If you like warm oats, heat them up in the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute. (Author: Laura Fuentes)
3. Bananas Foster Overnight Oats Recipe
Serves: 4 (!!)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil*
- 3 very ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup steel cut oats*
- 2 teaspoons ground flax
- 2 cups almond milk* (or any milk of your choice)
- In a small saucepan, heat up coconut oil over medium heat. Add bananas, vanilla, and cinnamon to the heated pan and begin to sauté until they begin to break down and juice out its natural sugars - about 2-3 minutes.
- Add maple syrup, stir to combine and cook for another minute, remove from heat.
- Place ¼ cup steel oats, ½ teaspoon ground flax, and ½ cup almond milk inside each of 4 glass jars. Divide cooked bananas evenly over each glass jar.
- Stir to combine and refrigerate overnight.
You can use butter instead of coconut oil and your favourite dairy free milk as well. If you use old fashioned oats, reduce milk to 1½ cups.
You can eat your oats cold right out of the fridge or warmed in the microwave.
(Recipe and image LauraFuentes.com)
4. Raspberry Almond Overnight Oats
Serves: 1
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ coconut milk, plus a little extra
- ½ cup frozen raspberries
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 3 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- Place rolled oats, coconut milk, raspberries, chia seeds, and 2 teaspoons maple syrup in a pint size mason jar container. Stir until everything is mixed together and oats are covered in liquid.
- Place top on and store in the refrigerator overnight, 5-8 hours.
- In the morning, stir in extra coconut milk to loosen up the oats up and to get the consistency you like.
- Stir in almonds and serve
(Recipe and image from organizeyourselfskinny.com)
5. Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats
Serves: 1
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 T almond butter
- 1 chopped mejdool date or 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- Throw everything in a mason jar
- Mix well and store in the fridge overnight to eat.
If you like yours thinner, just add a bit more milk. Take out in the morning and enjoy!
(Recipe and image from mywholefoodlife.com)


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It may have come as a shock to some that Bollywood actresses and rivals Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif would have a pact to work together.
But it seems they might not after all.
The two women are well known to be frenemies, as they both count Ranbir Kapoor as an ex, and while fellow actress Alia Bhatt recently said she has a pact to get the two women working together, Katrina Kaif has rubbished the idea.
Alia Bhatt is a mutual friend of the two and said she planned on the three of them starring in a film, even going so far as to say they had a pact to make sure it happened.
But speaking to the Hindustan Times, she said: 'As far as I am concerned, there is no pact or anything like that with Deepika in terms of working together.'
She added though that it would be 'amazing' to team up with Alia.
'Not many know but I have been telling Adi (Aditya Chopra; film-maker) for the longest time that someone should make a great, big-budget and a lavishly mounted film starring two girls with strong characters,' she said.
'I really hope he does something like that and I would love to do such a movie with Alia. I have a strong feeling that it would do amazingly well.'
Deepika recently hit the Met Gala in New York, missing Sonam Kapoor's wedding reception in the process.
Now she is preparing to stun the world again with a series of glamorous looks at the Cannes Film Festival.
As for her personal life, Deepika is currently linked to fellow movie star Ranveer Singh.
MORE: Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh fuel wedding speculation as he's spotted calling 'bae'
MORE: Is Alia Bhatt dating Sidharth Malhotra or Ranbir Kapoor? Raazi star comments on speculation


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My Brave Story- Shanna Means/
The greatest congruency to come out of sharing all these amazing Brave Stories is that no matter what God speaks to so many through the words that are written. For most of these women putting actual words to what God has done in their life is a real "God experience." Most have told me that there are tears involved, they feel Him very intensely and God brings to light how much He held them through valleys where they thought He had stood a far. I smile when I get to hear this because sharing our testimonies is how God ministers to us as well as to others and we are able to move into forgiveness, redemption and into the true calling for what God created us for.
Shanna Means is no different. She heard God's voice, chose to follow it, pushed back against society's standards and is here to share that it was worth it because God is a good, good Father. Through reading her story, let Holy Spirit speak to you and don't listen to the condemning and judgmental voice, that's not Holy Spirit. Listen to the gentle whisper that says, "this is what I have for you if you will follow Me."
In her own words, Shanna is a Santa Fe, New Mexico native who group in rodeo. She went to school to be a speech-pathologist and set that aside to follow her heart and train horses along side her husband full-time. She's a firm believer in living in true freedom, purpose, having as much fun as possible and feeling and looking good doing it. She finds herself inspired by people every day, people who are living their lives based on what God put on the inside of them-not what the world dictates they should be. The Western Revival is a true overflow of her life and her natural compulsion to give people hope, inspiration, truth, a good time and to set them free. The Western Revival (website under construction) is best described as a blogazine- a destination where everything faith, style, horses, people, the western lifestyle and everything in between can be found.
I can't wait for you to take a seat, grab some coffee and dig into to Shanna's words, I pray they go deep into your soul and resonate with your spirit because I know God really wants to speak to you!!
Much love,
I was twenty-four, happily engaged, finishing up grad school, and trying to plan a wedding. While I had been "saved" for a long time, it was that year, that I was "transformed". I am not able to trace it back to a single moment or event. I had just become hungry for God, and answers. We began to seek him out, starting a real and constant relationship with him. Through this, we received the revelation of Him being a good Father. I was finally able to put into words the difference between a relationship and solely religion. We were reading as many books as we could, listening to podcasts, going to conferences, digging into His word, and had learned how to hear His voice when He was speaking. My life was finally open to Him in a way in which I trusted Him enough to invite His will into all areas of my life.
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. (John 10:27)
My husband, Chance, and I got home pretty late one night; we had split up to feed and do all the outside chores. While he was feeding the horses on one side of the property, I took care of the ones on the other side. As I was feeding, I heard God speak to me. I can best describe His message as a word of direction, wisdom, or the next step for us. It was clear that His will was for Chance and I to stop having sex until we were married! He had spoken to me in many different ways, but this time was different. I had heard Him before as clear as you can hear something, without hearing an audible voice. Chance has heard Him speak audibly before. This was different, because of the feeling behind the words. They had such a sense of love, trust, and tenderness behind them.
It had come out of nowhere. I wanted to tell Chance what had happened right away, but I also knew that it wasn't going to be the easiest thing. After feeding, I went to him to tell him what had just happened. Let me tell you how awesome God is. It turned out that He was kind enough to tell both of us at the same time! The same thing had happened to Chance. It would've been much more difficult if He would've only told one of us. That just goes to show the nature of God.
It's important to me to point out a couple things. One, being that nobody had spoken to us about our pre-marital love-life. We had obviously been taught a little bit about purity when we were younger, and we "knew better," but the conviction to change did not come from people shaming us. It didn't come from rules we were trying to follow, it didn't come from well-meaning people telling us right from wrong, and it didn't come from us feeling guilty. We changed because we were crazy enough to believe in a loving God, who speaks to us, and made a relationship with Him the priority. Through that, came a loving, condemnation-free, healthy conviction. The Truth actually sets you free. There is a huge difference between being set free, and behavior modification.
"When we pursue kingdom principles above His presence, we are looking for the kingdom without a king." –Bill Johnson
From this freedom-filled conviction, we were empowered to make a change. We didn't even have to necessarily understand "the why," because we had become so familiar with "the Who." The next step was simple. It was simple, but it wasn't easy. The choice was made, and from that point on, we followed His direction.
I had learned a valuable lesson earlier that year, and re-learned it through this: Always recognize the first thought or the first voice that you have, after doing something. It is that thought or voice, that you are most congruent and aligned with. After making this choice, it was clear that I was battling with what everyone thought about us. I had to focus on one voice and one Truth- even if it meant losing "friends."
"Our problem with faith is not the inability to hear His voice – it's the willingness to hear others." –Bill Johnson
They said: She's already done it, even with other people.
I agree! They're right! That's what makes my testimony relatable to other people who have already "messed up." I actually need Jesus!
They said: It's a little too late for that!
I disagree! God makes all things new- even me.
They said: They're faking it- there's no way.
I laugh. Yes, because all of this that we're going through is worth faking it.
They said: That's cheating because they're getting married anyways.
I disagree. Nobody can assume the difficulty of something until they're in the middle of it. It would have been easier for this to not be the topic of our wedding.
My favorite: They're getting religious and weird.
I was puzzled. This is actually a product of relationship. Very well-meaning religious people (who I love and respect) had already tried shoving purity down my throat. That didn't work. It made me sad to know people immediately associated all of this with religion. The hardest to swallow, were claims from Christians friends, that we were surely in a cult to be making such decisions. What was puzzling, is that we were simply following the very same principle that they had taught to their kids and church youth group.
Allow me to take you back a few years. I tried to make the same decision about purity, during a high school relationship. I was able to 'follow the rules' for maybe six months. Why wasn't I able to make it? I was being fed from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, but that tree doesn't have any sustainable "fruit" to offer. In the garden, Adam and Eve were told to eat from the tree of life. They chose to eat from the knowledge of good and evil. The tree of life gives; it gives life, it gives grace, it's about relationship. The tree of the knowledge of good and evil, on the other hand, takes; it requires our "works," it creates guilt, fear, and mistrust, which leads us to self-righteousness in effort to prove ourselves. This time, my decision came from eating from the tree of life- not eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Long story short, I eventually ended up moving out, so that we could live separately until the wedding. Obviously, that was difficult and inconvenient on many levels- double the rent, dealing with questions, rumors, and hurtful assumptions, and having to live apart after spending all of our time together. I was eventually free from the opinions, but I wasn't at peace with the example I was setting for other younger girls and couples I knew. It didn't feel right to be living together, because it didn't look any different. I didn't know why this was even important to me. Confused, I studied the subject of 'living together.' Eventually, God spoke to me saying, "I didn't call you to be of the world." Which is what I needed to hear. Dealing with the opinions of people close to me was hard- but knowing the example it set to younger girls, who look up to me, made it worth it.
Turns out, God is brilliant. He's not holding out on any of us; in fact, he is always trying to give us better than what we are trying to get on our own. God loves sex! I mean, He is the one who created it for us. The enemy can't create, so he perverts everything he can- including the gift of sexuality. Trusting God with His original intention, is the best thing we could have done for our relationship.
We were able to break soul-ties from past relationships. Our relationship grew in ways I couldn't imagine. The best thing though, was that on our wedding night we had something to give to each other- something that we had fought hard for, that we had sacrificed for! Having that experience, I realized that I would've never predicted how special that could be. Had we not trusted God, we would have really missed out. Most importantly, I cannot even begin to tell you how it has helped our marriage in ways that there was no way for us to foresee. We had a clean slate, a strong foundation of nonsexual love and intimacy, and became one, as God originally intended.
"Others of us have grown up in rule keeping, religious environments and have heard the "keep your virginity" stuff for years without a good explanation for why. We're trying to play the game, but we aren't set to win because no one is telling us that there's a trophy worth paying a price for." –Kris Vallotton (Moral Revolution)
Like I said, I didn't understand everything behind what I was being asked to do. I didn't find every answer easily spelled out in the Bible. I will say, through a lot of studying, and getting to know the Author of the book, I was able to find answers very clearly. His original intent, found in Genesis, eventually cleared up so much for me. Obedience to an all-knowing, loving Father, who had our best interests, was just the beginning. Personally, I found that my trust grew as I obeyed, because He was faithful and surpassed every expectation we had.
The one thing I want anyone reading this to realize, is that grace looks different for everyone. There is always, always grace for your situation. God is so personal, and so liberating, and so redemptive, that there is ALWAYS grace for your situation. I only told you what it looked like for us. For you, it may look totally different. The answer may not play out like it did for us. For some people that I have known, it looked like getting married! I know of several girls who physically, had their virginity restored! I know of older women, divorced women, who are as pure as can be, through the blood of Jesus, and are starting over and dating differently. For others, it may look like different dating styles and even different significant others coming into the picture.
I once had a married woman, with a beautiful Godly family, ask me if I thought her and her husband had a "less-pure" marriage and needed to go back somehow. I don't have every answer, but what I do know, is that God wants you to look forward. I know the family personally, and was able to point out several examples of how grace had already been at work- starting with their children! In her situation, that was absolutely amazing grace. I know that if there are any negative residual effects that came into their life stemming from their past, God will redeem and bring healing to that in two seconds. If she felt like she needed to have an honest conversation with God about something from the past she wishes she could change, then she should have the conversation and watch God wipe it clean as if it hadn't happened. Simple, honest conversations, that we may be afraid to have with Him or feel like aren't enough, bring unexpected peace and restoration.
Never underestimate the power of grace. It is never too late, your situation is never too bad, and no guilt, shame, or condemnation can stop God from redeeming your situation through love.


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I caught up with Michael Fox of the Little Metal Dog Show Podcast, an up and coming board games podcast and a great listen from the UK!
Hi Michael,
Tell us the story about your Little Metal Dog Show podcast.
– I've been a gamer since as long as I can remember, be it video games or board games. I've been doing a video games podcast for a few years called Joypod which is a bit different to the norm – it usually descends into me and my co-host shouting at each other, but people seem to like it. We're about to relaunch the show in association with a bit gaming site (spong.com) so a few months back we decided to take a bit of a sabbatical. Around the same time I figured I wanted to do a solo project, so what better to do a new podcast on than board games? Initially I had no idea of the format or what the concept would be, so I figured I'd just get in touch with a few people to see if they'd like to chat about gaming. One was Xibxang (a friend of mine from the excellent GamerDork podcast), the other was Mark Brendan from Warheads. I liked the idea of a couple of interviews covering different areas in gaming, so have stuck with the idea ever since. For a bit of audience interaction I recently asked a friend of mine (Chris Swaffer) if he fancied getting involved with answering some questions, so he's on board now too. That's about it!
You have published number 7 recently with Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer of the Dice Tower. Tell us how you got them to agree to chat and your views on the experience.
– Same way I get everyone else on the show: send a polite email! Tom and Eric were great to have on the show. The Dice Tower is one of my favourite podcasts full stop – it's informative without being too dry, filled with so much different stuff. I have to admit I was probably more nervous speaking with them than I was interviewing someone like Bruno Faidutti! I've been listening to them for a few years now, so it felt like the new kid on the block interviewing the old masters. They were great though, as is anyone kind enough to give their time to come on the show.
Can you tell us about the process you go through to produce the podcast? Tell us about the ups and downs of publishing a gaming podcast. The challenges and opportunities.
– Well, first of all it's a matter of deciding who to approach to come on the show, then sending out emails. If they get back and say yes, great! We sort out a time and take it from there. I usually record using a combination of Skype and a little program called PowerGramo – it grabs both sides of the conversation and stores it as a .wav file. I then chop it up using Audacity (a really easy to use audio editor), get rid of all the umms and ahhs and turn it into an mp3 (just so the file size is smaller). Then it's a matter of recording the introduction, the in-between bits, sticking in some music and spot effects and sending it out into the world. The ups and downs? Well, speaking to so many interesting people is brilliant – I've made some good friends through the show already, and getting the odd review copy of a game before it comes out is always a bonus too. The only downside is the time it takes to make a show – that first episode probably took about 12 hours total to edit alone, simply because I was so rusty. I'm much better at it now though – after interviews are done, I can normally get the show done in around 3-4 hours now.
Any words of advice for others interested in design/publishing their own board games podcast?
– Hmmm. Try and find a niche, I suppose. I kind of lucked out on the format of LMDS – there's not really another podcast out there that focuses on interviews. I'd suggest look at an area that you really love (and that you know a bit about too). Make sure it sounds OK too – maybe record a pilot episode or two and let people listen to it. If they suggest ways to improve, take it on board – they're not criticising to hurt, it's to help. You can even give me a shout if you like – I'm happy to help out!
What are your plans for the future development of Little Metal Dog Show?
– Keep on making the show, first off! I also love writing, so I'm keeping the accompanying blog going in conjunction with the show. I never wanted LMDS to be all about reviews – there's plenty of stuff out there telling you all about games – so you can find my thoughts on what I'm playing on the site itself. I considered doing some video stuff, but really I can't compete with shows like Board Games With Scott or the excellent Downtime Town. So I'm going to stick with what I've got for so far, keep on asking people with interesting stories to tell and get them to tell them.
How and when did you get into gaming?
– The usual Mouse Trap and Monopoly upbringing! When I was a kid I played all the usual stuff, but the thing that really pulled me in was HeroQuest. I played it on my own mostly (my brother was a bit too young), but it got me into heavier games. I dabbled a little in Games Workshop stuff, but to be honest was really put off by the attitude of the people in my local GW store. Still bought Blood Bowl though. At University I drifted away a bit from games, then moved to Australia for a bit. On my return, I spotted a games store in the town I was working one day and wandered in to see what stuff was on offer. That was the re-ignition, especially when the owner said they had a games night every week. I picked up a copy of Carcassonne, took it home and was hooked all over again.
What type of games do you like to play? Any particular favourites? Any games or game types that you hate?
– I'll happily play anything at least once, just to try it out. I'm not an avid wargamer though – I find a lot of them a little dry for my taste; the heaviest I'll go is probably Memoir 44 in that regard. I'm really enjoying the current deck building boom – there's so many good games in that genre that each offer a different take, and Dominion definitely has a place in my best games list. Summoner Wars is a great game too – Colby Dauch at Plaid Hat has come up with a winner there. Co-op games are a big passion of mine at the moment – Pandemic is a great example (and I got to speak with Matt Leacock on an episode of the show as well). The game I'll always play though, no matter when or where it is? Battlestar Galactica. Top of the list, definitely.
Likes and dislikes in regards to mechanics, theme?
– I'm a sci-fi geek, so if it involves flying through space or rockets, I'm there. Another favourite game of mine is Mission: Red Planet which has a beautiful steampunk feel to it. I've not played anything else with that theme, but the techy-Victoriana vibe is really appealing. As I mentioned previously, I'm not too hot on war games, but I'm not adverse to playing something with a historical bent. Also, I know that a lot of people hate dice in games, but I love them – the need to adapt to what has been thrown is something I really enjoy, and it's a similar thing in deck building.
Tell us where we can meet you this year.Attending any upcoming conventions?
Well, I'll be at the BoardGameCamp in London on October 9th. As I'm in the UK, there's not much in the way of big conventions until the UK Games Expo next year, and I'll certainly be there.
Will you be attending Essen? If so, any particular plans for interviews? Looking forward to playing any particular new releases?
– Man, going to Essen would be incredible. I would love to go, but as always it's a matter of funds and timing! I'm a primary school teacher, but I think Essen falls on a weekend during half-term. If I manage to get there, it'll only be for a couple of days. There's loads of interesting releases announced for this year's event, but out of all of them I'm probably most intrigued by 51st State (based on the Neuroshima Hex universe), Cadwallon: City of Thieves and the new one from Martin Wallace: London.
What is your view of the boardgaming scene here in the UK?
Well, it's getting bigger. The growth of the Games Expo has shown that, for sure, but it's a drop in a bucket. If you mention board games to your average member of the public they'll instantly think of Monopoly… and that's it. If you wander into a supermarket like Target in the USA, you'll see stuff like Catan and Carcassonne on the shelves. Go into one of the big bookstores and your selection is even bigger – Barnes and Noble carry stuff like Dominion, for example. We need that kind of attitude here – I think board games will always be considered geeky, but there's nothing wrong with being a geek. We should embrace it!
What would you like to see done which could help board gaming become more mainstream amongst the public?
A bit more support from retailers, I suppose – and a bit more bravery from gamers themselves. Why not break out something like Citadels at work and see if some people want to give it a go to while away your lunch break? As well as that, getting kids to play will see a new generation of gamers – I play games with some of the kids I work with and they love it. Stuff like Diamant (aka Incan Gold) or Hey! That's My Fish! goes down brilliantly – then I get their folks coming to ask where I get the games from. Keep spreading the word and the hobby can only grow.
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It's never a good time for a zit, but the thought of waking up with one on the morning of your wedding… well that's feels like a mean joke. And with all the things on your mind leading up to the wedding, shouldn't your skin just behave itself and look better than ever? Well, it's actually possible to be sure it's in a state of luminous obedience, with some planning, says Le Visage Day Spa and Skin Clinic owner and beauty whisperer Anne-Cecile Curot.
Looking at her smooth, line-less skin, it's no surprise that the woman is French and that you find yourself saying "just make my skin look like yours; thanks." Anne-Cecile grew up in Reims, France, and studied skincare in Paris before bringing her secrets and techniques across the pond to Boston. After leading the skincare team at Newbury Street's Bella Santé for five years, she managed the spa at Marc Harris for seven years, and then opened Le Visage in 2014. At Le Visage, Anne-Cecile is committed to using all-natural, gluten-free products made in the U.S. She goes after a very specific set of results: glowing, plump, radiant, smooth, firm, and toned skin.
Here's Anne-Cecile's rundown on caring for your skin before your wedding.
Six Months Before Your Wedding…
Make a skincare plan with a trusted aesthetician. In this appointment, you not only want to discuss your goals, but you want to take stock of products, services, the climate of where are you getting married, what you are willing to spend, and even how much time you have during the week to take care of your skin.
Three Months Before Your Wedding…
Everyone can benefit from a peel before the big day. Peels rejuvenate the skin and diminish lines; they can also address deeper issues like scars, hyper pigmentation, and aging spots. At Le Visage, each peel is customized to the skin type and to the expectations of the client. The service starts much like a facial with cleansing and toning, and then the aesthetician uses a higher grade of acids, all from fruits, flower and vegetable extract. It is also smart to plan one or two peels on your décolleté (especially if you are wearing a sleeveless dress) and the same for your face and neck.
One Month Before Your Wedding…
Opt for a "pick me up facial," since it's all about that glow and looking hydrated. Communicate with your aesthetician about any skin issues. There is still time for beautiful skin.
One to Two Weeks before your wedding…
It's all too common before the wedding to be stressed or low on sleep. A facial and a body treatment will help relax and soothe your skin and body. A good facial will clear imperfections and leave your skin luminous. At Le Visage, we ask a few questions about your health, life habits, and products currently used, then cleanse, analyze, and tone. We your skin routine, apply enzymes, also exclusively from fruits, flowers and vegetable extracts; massage the feet, do extractions, apply a mask with our signature magic ice globes, which calm the skin, help with any redness from extraction, drain toxins and improve the penetration of the mask, and finally, apply serum mixed with a moisturizer.
One day before your wedding…
A " Coup d'eclat" facial the day before your wedding will not only help your skin look clear and glowing, but it will actually help brides make-up last longer the day of and will help grooms avoid ingrown hairs from. Our "Go and Glow" facial magic globes are very popular before rehearsal dinners; it is similar to a peel but much gentler and with immediate results.
One night before your wedding…
Apply a hydrating mask to look your best the next day. Grooms with sensitive skin should apply shaving oil before applying shaving cream to get a better shave and reduce redness.
Words of Wisdom
Less is more! Meaning if you take good care of your skin with the right products (formula, quality, and efficiency), in the long run you will age gracefully.
Have a vision for what good skin means to you – to us, it glowing, plump, radiant, smooth, firm, toned and luminous. These are the results we go after.
Take care of your skin, it's your largest organ and it protects everything else. You cannot exchange it and if you invest in your epidermis it will pay you back!
Dos & Don'ts of Skin Care
Do prioritize youthful looking skin and don't go tanning. Wedding or no wedding in perspective, I'm against tanning because it will age you.
If you want to spray tan, do make sure you try it a few times before your wedding in case your skin reacts to it. Also, look for an organic spray tan to avoid harmful chemicals seeping into your skin.
Eyebrows can be a natural beauty asset, but don't let someone unfamiliar with your brows shape them. Find the right aesthetician for you well in advance of the wedding. You don't want to risk looking like you have two chopsticks in the place of brows!
Don't get eyelash extensions for the first time before your wedding; you may have an allergic reaction to the glue or feel overwhelmed by the new size of your lashes. Try it few times in advance.
Do limit the amount of salty foods you eat the night before the wedding since your face (and stomach) could look puffy or swollen the next day.


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Grassroots 2016/17
NHS England provided a grant of £99,000 to the south west London collaborative commissioning in March 2016, to run a programme of engagement, extending reach into seldom heard communities. The project was funded in response to a report from the London Health Commission which identified a number of challenges for the NHS engaging the public on service change – notably around people feeling distant from services and not having opportunities to influence local change.
To address these challenges, we developed a project that would enable us to have meaningful and sustainable conversations with local communities. By working with Healthwatch organisations, we provided small grants to local grassroots groups to run events/activities enjoyable to their population. We attended these sessions to speak to people about their experiences of local services.
Between April 2016 and March 2017 we ran 88 sessions, reaching over 5000 people and having in-depth conversations with over 1600 individuals.
By providing a pot of money to local Healthwatch organisations we were not only able to capitalise on the extensive community connections that they had developed with local grassroots organisations, but we were also able to strengthen our own relationship with them as key stakeholders in health and care.
Feedback from each session was captured and shared with the local commissioners and providers, the organisers of the events and with the relevant Healthwatch organisation – to enable it to inform local developments. It was also logged centrally by our team and fed into each work stream through the assistant directors. This two pronged approach meant that the
feedback was able to enhance local intelligence as well as informing and shaping plans on a pan south west London and Surrey Downs basis. A 'You Said, We Did' report is currently
being drafted to demonstrate what has been done as a result of the feedback.
With the success of the 2016/17 project, the grassroots funding has been agreed for 2017/18. So far, the team have attended 27 events across south west London. You can read more about the funding and how it has helped local communities to share their views with the NHS here.
OPM produced two combined reports of the feedback received in 2016/17 from the grassroots events and the health and care forums. You can read both reports here
You can read more the 2016/17 grassroots evaluation here.


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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monomen - Skin & Bones
Monomen was a Seattle-based garage rock band. Perfect for Sub Pop and all that they were doing. It seems like every once in a while, after some Japanese pop, or something else completely different, Sub Pop'd go back to their roots in the Singles Club and throw us all some red meat rock. A few chords with a lot of distortion to placate the masses, which consisted of 2500 subscribers around this time. I suppose the motor-oiled cartoon chick is a reference to their garage rock thing, which has a slight retro-sound to it. Fun stuff.
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Hey there!
We had a fun meeting today. And since I had to introduce myself there, thought I would post my background story here to give you more information about my character. Yes, I know it's rather long. ^^ Thanks in advance if you read it. .)
The Story of Ravel Densley, commonly known as Arkanoth:
Ravel Densley was born somewhere near Stratholme in Lordaeron under the just, but troubled rule of King Terenas. He spent his youth with his parents, who were common farmers, though his mother was well-read and she kept her historical and scientific books in the family library. The young Ravel read them very often and become curious and eager to learn the ways of magic. He even made attempts to get to learn from the Magi of Dalaran, but he was always rejected. Anyway he grew up to be a spirited and strong-willed young man, who helped his parents with the farm.
One day the parents were gone for some supplies to Stratholme, and Ravel worked on the fresh seedings when destiny came to him. He encountered a group of orcish warriors. The brutes were running from royal forces, they quickly pillaged the Densley farm and caught Ravel, knocked him unconscious and took him to a Horde camp. He woke up in the middle of a quarrel. The grunts were arguing whether to take the boys life or to make him a slave. At that moment a warlock named Feir Soulscar came to Ravel and pulled him up from the ground. The grunts backed off as Master Soulscar signed to them with his enormous hands. He asked the young human his name and told him, he sensed the boys hunger for magic. He made Ravel his apprentice. Not much choice from Ravels part, since the orcs wouldnt let him go.
From that day on he was a member of a secret clan of warlocks called The True Seekers. He learned their ways and made his first steps on the path to be one of them. As he learned later: the Seekers not only craved power over demons but they studied almost all known alien powers, like Draenei magic and demonic knowledge. One night Master Soulscar called for Ravel and told him things, he never couldve imagined. The old orc felt the demons would return soon, so he wanted to prepare Ravel for the invasion. He feared his clanmates would madden with power and he needed someone lacking the inner demonic corruption to carry on the primary purpose of the clan: to turn demonic knowledge against the demons themselves.
Months later, however, a closer enemy made a deadly blow on The True Seekers. Forces of humans sneaked into the camp at night and murdered almost all the warlock masters. A battle took place but one by one the orcs fell. Master Soulscar and Ravel escaped and hid from the humans in ancient catacombs. Here came a whole year of study. Ravel learned about shadow and flame, the history of the orcs, humans, elves, demons, Nerzhul and even undead. Sometimes he felt, he would die gladly just to avoid taking the burden from his old master, but he didnt have a choice.
Finally master and apprentice saw the light of the sun again just to realize, the invasion of Lordaeron was about to begin. Arthas commanded his undead army against the kingdom and the human forces left on the continent were unable to resist anymore. Suddenly, the recognition struck Ravel, that his parents are in real danger. He abandoned his master and furiously ran off to save his family. Unfortunately he found them slaughtered, his farm plagued. However, there was no time to mourn, a necromancer approached with a vile army of ghouls. He knew that if they found the corpses of his parents, they would turn them into undead abominations. He couldnt let that happen. He called forth his formidable powers and fought the necromancer. Although he fought well, he couldnt win the battle. And when the apprentice stood there with all hope lost, the master came to put things right. The brutish orc joined the battle with fiery eyes and managed to crush the ghouls with his bare hands. The necromancer tried to flee but the orcs scorching demonic powers hit him and he fell. His last words sounded pale as he took his terminal breath: Your time has gone, orc. We are the true servants of the Legion now
Master Soulscar helped Ravel bring the bodies of his parents into the family crypt, where they enchanted the grave with flame so that they wouldnt be touched ever again.
While he stood there, covered in sorrow and anger, he realized the grieve wounds of his master. The old orcs body was broken and no healer could save him anymore. His spirit passed away with these words: Now you realize. Promise me, you will always fight those who seek to undo creation. Seek the knowledge, with true knowledge, you can defeat them.
Unfortunately, when the vast forces of the Scourge came to turn everything into dust, Ravel Densley still kneeled there, above his master helplessly and was violently slain.
He has awoken recently as a Forsaken undead, taken the name Arkanoth and now he serves the Dark Lady willingly. He stays loyal to the Horde and his masters teachings forever, however, the diseased shell of a body he now lives in, constantly fills him with hate and lust to destroy all who are responsible for the damage he and his loved ones suffered.
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The Public Cable Television Authority crew prepares for the coverage of the Huntington Beach, Calif. Independence Day parade.The Public Cable Television Authority of Orange County, Calif., is a government channel that serves four cities with a full-time staff of three. Its "hyperlocal" approach seeks to provide viewers with information not provided by other channels.
PCTA has been serving communities in Orange County since 1971, when it was created as a "joint powers authority" by the cities of Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Westminster, said John Borack, the authority's general manager. Newport Beach and Costa Mesa dropped out a few years later; the city of Stanton joined in 1981.
A joint powers authority is an organization that provides service in areas where two or more public authorities are able to operate collectively, Borack said. JPAs—which are widely used in California—are comparable to rural school districts that serve two or more towns, he added.
PCTA camera operators Christopher Morales, in the foreground, and Robert Kanno, in the bucket above the street, capture the Huntington Beach
4th of July parade.Providing service, including event coverage, to four cities requires cooperation by the municipalities and the staff, said Borack, who joined PCTV in November 2011 after 25 years with Time Warner Cable. PCTA's other full-time staffers are Louis Rocha, video production coordinator, and Nicole Cass, assistant director. "Both of those folks have strong backgrounds in television production and are extremely knowledgeable about what they do," he said. Cass has been at PCTV for about eight years and is well versed in cable regulations, he added.
PCTA has an eight-member board of directors consisting of mayors and city council members from the four cities, Borack said. The cities also have production liaisons who present PCTA with production requests, which are reviewed by the board. Once projects are approved, the video production coordinator oversees the logistics, including assigning freelancers who are contracted for shooting and editing, he said.
While some PCTA productions involve freelance camera operators and video editors, most do not require a large production staff, said Borack. That includes "CityWorks," an interview program with some "B-roll" inserted. Hosted by local sports broadcaster Kent French, "CityWorks" provides insight into various departments of the four local governments. An episode "might be on recreation in one month, and public works the next month," Borack said.
"CityWorks" airs in all of the four cities on cable Channel 3, Borack said. "We're fortunate that we're on Channel 3 in all four of the cities because it's between the CBS affiliate, which is on Channel 2, and the NBC affiliate on Channel 4. When viewers switch between those two, they will go through Channel 3, and there's a chance they will stay if they find the programming interesting."
Yollenna Morales assists in the production of the PCTA program "CityWORKS."In addition, while the cities receive their respective PCTA broadcasts on Channel 3, "all the channels are separate and we program for each of them separately," he said. That does not mean each city receives only original programs—"a lot of it is programming that is bicycled in from other entities"—but Stanton might receive a different program at the same time as a broadcast to Huntington Beach, according to Borack. "Much of the time the programming will overlap, but it doesn't always," he said.
Among the PCTA productions that require extra staff is coverage of Huntington Beach's Independence Day Parade, which is more than 100 years old and one of the largest July 4th parades west of the Mississippi River, Borack said. The parade attracts a crowd of about 150,000.
With such interest, PCTA makes the parade one of its largest productions. "We televise it live and stream it live over the Internet," he said. Because "there's a lot of different moving parts" involved with broadcasting the parade, and to ensure the channel provides complete coverage, PCTA employs freelancers for that production, he said. The most recent parade had a staff of 12.
Norma Gilbrook, PCTA camera operator, shoots the 4th of July parade.In addition, PCTA produces an election night program; production efforts for the 2012 broadcast were "ramped up," Borack said.
While Orange County is part of the greater Los Angeles area, the local media "tends to focus on L.A. and give Orange County short shrift," he said. "Sadly, Orange County doesn't get as much coverage on the local affiliates unless something bad happens. There's where we fill the niche in terms of the programming. Hyper local is what we're about."
To fill that gap in 2012 election coverage, PCTA produced four hours of live coverage, Borack said. "We were live in our studio, we also had some live remotes out in the field," he said. "Live television is always exhilarating."
As part of the ramped-up production, PCTA engaged local on-air talent. They included Kent French, who served as the anchor and interviewed candidates from the four cities; Skylar Cuarisma, a local broadcaster who handled all the election results; and Matt Liffreing, who was in the field conducting interviews at various election headquarters, Borack said.
"It was really a fun, fast-paced evening" that provided PCTA viewers with information they could not get anywhere else. Providing such information "defines our channel," he said.


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Pioneers for Change : TIFF Bell Lightbox June 5th
I was recently invited to direct one of six documentaries as part of the Pioneers for Change project. The project highlights outstanding Canadian immigrants who will be honoured at a Gala event happening at TIFF Bell Lightbox on June 5th. The films are being produced by none other than Anneli Ekborn, so I was excited at the opportunity to finally work together.
The person that my film profiles is Navin Chandaria - a highly successful enterpreneur who immigrated to Canada in the mid-seventies and began a business that he currently runs with his son and two daughters. The film focuses on the strong family aspect in both Navin's life and business. We had the wonderful opportunity of shooting in his beautiful family mansion where all four generations live together.
The atmosphere at the shoot was warm, welcoming and lively. The whole family got involved and their enthusiasm was heartwarming. I had a chance to work with an amazing crew. Robert Walsh DP'd and we shot with the RED epic. Chris Godin also did some great b-cam footage for us and Matt Gorman ran the set with style.
Here's a behind the scenes video that was put together for the film:
I'm excited about how the final piece turned out (edited by the wonderful Mike Reisacher) and will post it here shortly.


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post-hike beach hotel
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After my hike, I'd like to spend a few days relaxing near the beach. I'm hoping to find a place with a little character that will be comfortable for a solo traveller. I'll probably rent a car and explore the island, also, but some beach time is high on my list. I'll be flying in and out of Calvi. Any recommendations for a not-too-expensive hotel near a beach for a solo traveller? Where was the best place you stayed while you weren't on the GR20, and what was great about it?


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Anyone who's a fan of KIT CAR magazine probably knows what the Run 'N' Gun is all about. For the uninformed, it's speed and time-capturing the fastest speed and lap time on Gateway International's Raceway, in Madison, Illinois. Achieving the lowest elapsed time in the SCCA sanctioned autocross. Going straightest and swiftest on the track's 1/4-mile dragstrip and getting the lowest e.t.
Unlike other forms of the collector car hobby, many replicar builders/owners create their cars to drive and race them. For those of us who have a need for automotive speed, kit cars are king. Perhaps that's why the Run 'N' Gun has taken place these past 20 years. We celebrated the 20th anniversary by tearing up the pavement at Gateway International Raceway in auspicious style. Attendance and participation were up once again in '07, which silenced the critics who thought the Gun was on its way towards extinction. With clear, crisp skies and temperatures in the 60s during the days, the weather cooperated much more than it did in '06.
KIT CAR made it out to the track a day early to be part of Wednesday's Test & Tune Day and sit in on the racing instruction conducted by two professional racers. Participants could also get their car weighed, have the camber and shocks adjusted, and then test the cars on the track in the afternoon to fine-tune and optimize the changes made to the chassis. Everyone was made aware of all the track rules and what the various flags mean in every mandatory meeting before each track day on Thursday and Friday. Racers were categorized according to their abilities, what tires they were using (race or street), whether they had a turbocharger or supercharger (power adder), what the engine configuration was (4, 6, or V-8), and whether the V-8 was a small-block (under 400ci), or a big-block (400 and up). Gateway Raceway Facilities Manager Tim Giger, and the Gun's trio of organizers, Jay Nordstrom, Dean Lampe, and Clois Harlan drew up the race rules and race groups. Having such a well-defined structure assured that everyone would run in a race group of their peers and each racer would be safe. The goals of the Run 'N' Gun are to enable every participant to have fun at speed in a safe, controlled environment, which once again occurred. The Test & Tune Day on Wednesday was a huge success. Thursday and Friday's laps on Gateway's phenomenal road course enabled most of the drivers to log more than 300 miles on their odometer. Unless you're a professional race car driver, where else are you going to be able to do that?
For those new drivers without much experience on a road course, the autocross gave contestants a great means to hone their skills negotiating the cones at a slower speed than can be achieved on the track. The course was also large enough that cars like the Mongoose Motorsports GTP and the Dragon Motor Cars C5 Sport Rod T-bucket weren't at a disadvantage.
Since running flat-out on a 1/4-mile dragstrip is always hard on a car, the last morning of the Gun is reserved for the drag racing competition. If any vehicle breaks, the owner has all winter to rebuild it for the next Run 'N' Gun. Some combatants really enjoy the drag race. They'll do over-the-top burnouts to warm up the tires for grip, as Brian White displayed before every pass in his No. 99 Dragon. Others have no fear. Take Randy Schranz and his Shell Valley Cobra. He performed several wheelstands at the Christmas tree, one of which we caught a photo of as he was on the rise.
The Run 'N' Gun is most definitely on its way back up. Gateway Raceway officials, as well as Dean, Clois, and Jay in his new semi-retired capacity, all have big plans for 2008 and beyond. But, let's not get too ahead of ourselves. Check out the tire burning, gravity defying, and awe-inspiring, high-speed kit car action at the '07 Run 'N' Gun in the following photos. You'll find additional action photos with this article posted on www.kitcarmag.com.
You do realize that the best way to experience the Run 'N' Gun is in person, with your car as a participant, or, almost as good, as a spectator. For still more information on the 20th edition-including posted times, awards, and the schedule for the '08 event-please visit www.runngun.net.
The Folks Who Made The Run 'N' Gun 2007 A Reality
As everyone knows, it takes a small army of people to put on an event of any kind. Long before a participant pulls into the pits, a background staff has been working feverishly to make his/her experience as seamless and pleasant as possible. This is a big "Thank You" to all those men and women responsible for the Run 'N' Gun 2007:
Registration and Check In:
Sharon Harlan, Tulsa, OK
Kim Nemitz, Kansas City, KS
Lisa Lampe, Centralia, IL
Hershal Byrd, Phoenix, AZ
Bill Frimpter, Texaco, NM
Lew Payne, Phoenix, AZ
Justin Sims, Bradenton, FL
Cliff Speck, Omaha, NE
Mat Twiehaus, Tulsa, OK
James Yale, Houston, TX
David Nemitz, Kansas City, KS
Rick Lake, E. Brunswick, NJ
Timing And Scoring:
Sharon Harlan, Tulsa, OK
Mary Hughes, Kansas City, KS
Timing Tower:
Harvey Gifford, Omaha, NE
Gateway Staff:
Tim Giger
Dan Harman
Starter: Phil Hinson
Corner workers: David "Hoot" Gibson, Dan Browning, Bob Burnum, Mark Paoli, Brian Woerndle, and Shane Henderson
Special Thanks go to: Hallett Racetrack and Northwoods Shelby Club for allowing us the use of their transponders.
Clois Harlan
Dean Lampe
Jay Nordstrom


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Laboratory Manager | Gold Coast
Sue Watson is passionate about achieving and maintaining good results for patients, ensuring consistent fertilisation outcomes and high-quality embryos for transfer in fresh or frozen cycles.
Her responsibilities include:
Sue completed her Bachelor of Science degree in 1981 at Tasmania University and went on to work as an embryologist and then laboratory manager for City Fertility.
She began working with City Fertility as senior embryologist on the Gold Coast in August 2006, with the laboratory based at John Flynn Hospital, Tugun. The clinic and laboratory have moved twice since then and are now based at Robina. Sue has since been employed as the laboratory manager and has enjoyed watching City Fertility Gold Coast grow from a small clinic with one nurse, one embryologist and one customer services administrator to a much larger team with a growing patient base.
Sue gives you a sneak peek into the embryology lab and tells us why talking with and listening to patients is so important to her. Watching this will give you an insight into the high level of care you can expect.
Please note: This video may not be copied or used, whole or in part, without the prior written permission of City Fertility Centre © 2015.


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So sorry this blog was so late! I've had zero wifi and four crazy days-- I promise I tried to get this up sooner!
After six straight days of touring, we needed a day off! When we pulled into Veronique's at 3am, there was a giant spider (about the size of my palm) on the wall—normally I wouldn't mention it but I'm proud of myself for bringing my suitcase up the stairs while it was about two feet from my head. She was later knocked off the wall (almost onto Meghan) and escorted outside.
We slept hard, with most of the girls sleeping in until 2pm. But alas, there was laundry to be done and town to explore. Like most places in Europe, Veronique's house had no dryer, so we had to hang our clothes on lines, which was kind of charming. Dora went on a walk earlier in the morning, and Sydney, Meghan, and I went to the top of a tower on a mountain with Veronique. The view was also breathtaking, and I also had an asthma attack on the way up.
Finally, we treated ourselves to dinner at a small pizza restaurant that Veronique's parents used to own. We had a cheese pizza with onions, cheese pizza with onions and mushrooms, and a meat pizza, all with a wonderful cream sauce. When I eat in the U.S., it's my first instinct to pick and choose what goes in my food, meaning I'll tell staff to leave things off that I don't like. It's been a process, but I'm starting to just trust the establishment's recipe and take what's coming my way. I just make sure it doesn't have meat, and order it as is!
After bringing our laundry in, we stuck around talking in the kitchen for a bit. Alex still wasn't feeling well, so she tried to drug herself to get some sleep, but we all went to bed early!
With a long drive ahead of us, we embarked off to Switzerland at 11, after saying goodbye to Veronique and her parents. We were originally told to start loading in at 4, but because the show didn't start until 11, we asked if we could push it back.
We've learned that shows in Switzerland and Italy just start later—our promotions guy told us people really don't head until the bars until 11pm at the earliest, and the bars don't close until 5am. For some reason, however, load in times are still weirdly early. This doesn't work out so well for people who are sick and need sleep like Alex, and now Meghan isn't feeling good.
The venue provided us with a delicious homemade-looking cabbage and carrot soup for dinner, and the girls killed some time by getting business done on a conference call. This show was actually the public debut for the opening band—their very first show ever. They had some critiques for themselves, but we thought the performance went smoothly.
Unfortunately, the same could not be said for Doll Skin's set. During the first song, Alex's pedal board blew a fuse—because the outlets are different in Switzerland, we had to plug like four adapters into three extensions cords, and it just wasn't happening. The girls fixed it quickly and with level heads, swapping the fuse with extras they'd brought. Watching them made me question why anyone could possibly say women aren't cut out for the music industry. A lot of guys I know are fairly useless in crisis situations. Girls are superheroes, and they're prepared to do an entire makeup look AND supply their best friends with tampons while they're operating out of backpacks—you really think they don't have extra fuses?
The rest of the set went on without incident, and because I talked to the lighting tech ahead of time, I'm pretty happy with the photos. The crowd wasn't huge, but they were really into the music, which is what the girls prefer. They'd rather have 10 people who sing with them and pay attention than 200 who talk and drink through the set.
Sleepy and hungry, we loaded in quickly and headed to McDonalds. We were surprised to see they offered veggie burgers (5/7 of our merry crew eat meatless), but they still hit the stomach like anything else on the McDonalds menu. Finally, we headed to bed.
The next morning, we arose to the promise of free breakfast. Everything in Switzerland is super expensive, so any meal we could get for free is a huge help. Equipped with croissants, orange juice, and coffee, we went back to bed until it was time to check out. We hit the road, anticipating another five hour drive to Parma, Italy for the day.
We stopped to grab lunch at a gas station, and after battling toilets from the future (Europe is a strange place), finally made it to the hotel. Hotel Campus is a very cute little place, with wonderful showers and a lobby that made me want to stay there forever. The girls had to sound check, but with five hours between load in and doors, Dora and I stayed at the hotel. I'd love to say I worked on homework or caught up on my tour blogs, but I watched Netflix for most of the few hours I had to myself, in addition to a spiritually transformative shower. Sometimes you just need a break.
Sound check took a lot longer that we'd anticipated, so the girls were worried we weren't going to be able to eat a full dinner. Rather than the venue providing us directly with dinner, they worked out a deal with a local restaurant, so we just had to show up, and they had plates ready for us. We started out with a strange flan-like puree of peas, which was unexpectedly delicious, and we all tapped out after eating a spinach crepe. Given that the restaurant was accessed through a back alley, we really felt like we had an Italian experience.
The show that night was billed as a "pop punk mosh party," and we quickly realized it was similar to the American Emo Nite. At both events, venues bring in a few punk/pup punk/emo/hardcore bands, then end the night with a deejay set focused on old emo anthems. This was by far our best attended headlining show—I'd estimate there were about 200 people. Unfortunately, there was no barricade, so a lot of my shooting was done on the stage. I don't mind shooting from the stage, and it's often way less stressful, but it can be hard to get photos of the girls' actual faces.
Because the girls didn't go on until after midnight, it was technically my birthday! They pulled me up on stage and had the crowd say happy birthday, which was so sweet. I feel so lucky to be able to do what I love with such an amazing group of people, but I'll get really sappy on the next blog.
The show ran super late, and eventually, we decided to try to load out. Unfortunately, this meant pushing and carrying all our gear through the crowd. People were not all that happy with us, but they were so drunk that they kept their concerns to themselves.
At around 3:30, we made it back to our hotel, and I think it took me about 30 seconds to fall asleep.
As of this blog, I only have a week left with the girls! It sounds like a long time, but the days are really starting to go quickly now. This has been such an insane adventure, and I wish it never had to end (although that probably wouldn't be great for my academic situation. I can't wait to tell you wonderful readers all about my birthday, so stay tuned!


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Dr. Stephen Brandt Pediatric Dentistry
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Welcome to Dr. Brandt's office, a leading pediatric dental practice in Killeen, Texas. Superior oral health is vital for a child's development, and we're here to help every step of the way.
- Dr. Stephen Brandt and his highly trained staff are committed to making your child's first dental visit a pleasant and comfortable one. We understand the importance of establishing a good oral hygiene regimen early in a child's life, and we provide children with the necessary knowledge and treatment to maintain a healthy smile.
- Our practice strives to make this new journey for your child a fun and rewarding experience. There is no doubt...your child's path to optimum dental health starts here.
- Dr. Brandt is a past president of the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (1999) and a past president of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (2001).
- Dr. Brandt was an Associate Professor in the Departments of Pediatric Dentistry, Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio from 1980-1986, and he was the Assistant Director of the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program.
- He was recruited by and joined the Scott and White Hospital staff in Temple, Texas in 1986. He was Chief of Pediatric Dentistry for Scott and White Hospital from 1986-1994 and was an Associate Professor of the Texas A&M University School of Medicine in the Departments of Pediatrics and Surgery.
- Dr. Brandt left Scott and White Hospital in 1994 and opened a private practice in Killeen. He is a member of the Central Texas Dental Society, Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association, Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Southwest Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
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