text:
Posted by By GEOFFREY ANYANWU, Awka on
Ogbaru Community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State has reported Anambra State government to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Abuja over what it called the disappearance of relief materials sent to victims of the boat disaster in the area.
Ogbaru Community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State has reported Anambra State government to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Abuja over what it called the disappearance of relief materials sent to victims of the boat disaster in the area.
In a swift reaction, the former Deputy Chairman of NEMA in the state, Mrs. Callista Nwachukwu said the materials did not disappear but were rather used in taking care of another emergency situation in the state during the religious riot in Onitsha.
Speaking through its representative in the House of Representatives, Hon. Okwudili Uzoka, Ogbaru people queried the rationale behind the diversion of relief materials sent to them when the state government could have used its emergency fund to take care of other community in need of help.
Uzoka, who recalled his experience during the disaster to Daily Sun, said that his people would want to relevant authorities including NEMA to investigate the matter and make sure that materials, which included 300 bags of rice, 300 pieces of nylon mats, 300 pieces of blankets, 300 pieces of plastic bucket, 20 cartons of detergent, 20 cartons of bar soap, 200 pieces of bath towels, 300 pieces of plastic cups, 300 pieces of plastic plates, 300 pieces of plastic spoons and assorted childrens clothing, were returned to the community for those they were meant for..
He said, the issue is about the boat mishap that occurred in Ogbaru in the town called Umunankwo. A lot of Ogbaru people perished. The number is not specific yet, but above 40 people perished in that boat disaster. I actually was on my way back to Abuja when I was told about the incident I had to abort my trip and rushed back to the village. By the time I got there, rescue was over.
According to the lawmaker, victims were actually traders who had bought things at a place called Atiogidi through Obeagwe. They were on their way to Atani for the regular Afor market. This disaster occurred at a place called Umunankpa, adding: Fortunately, the people of Umunankpa came out very early at 4.30am, they went through the water with their canoes and managed to help save several people in the boat. Otherwise, the death toll would have been higher.
The lawmaker further said that, when I returned to Abuja, I wrote a letter to the Speaker intimating the House of the disaster. We observed a minute silence in honour of those who died. In the letter, I requested for relief materials for relatives of the deceased persons. Quite a lot of property were also lost .
At the end of it all I contacted my friend, Hon Chuma Nzeribe who is chairman, House Committee on National Emergency and he ensured that we got something through NEMA.
By the structure of bureaucracy, it was sent from NEMA in Abuja to NEMA in Government House, Awka. It took me a little time to contact relatives of the deceased to inform them of the relief materials. I wrote a letter to the officer in charge of NEMA in Awka, that is Mrs. Callista Nwachukwu, I said: Please ensure that things are ready to be moved over to Atani for distribution to the people. She didnt respond to the letter.
It was when I thought we were ready that I contacted the people and sent one of my staff to see her in the office to ask that she arrange for these things to be moved to Atani.
The response was to say the least, heart breaking. First, no single items of all these things I listed was available. That they had been given out to the victims of the Onitsha riot and that she had written a letter to the governor, I dont know whether it is this current governor or the erstwhile governor.
The main issue now is when will Ogbaru people get their items, thats the bottom line. I have protested I do not want to go into any case, I want all these materials sent to Ogbaru people who suffered the loss. I think relevant authorities should ask whoever is at NEMA, Awka to name the people who received these items.
We need the items and I think, in the interest of accountability we want to know who among these riot victims that received 300 bags of rice.
The officer in charge of NEMA in the state then and former Chairman of Ogbaru Local Government, Mrs. Callista Nwachukwu, told Daily Sun that the handover of the materials to the state by the NEMA, Abuja coincided with the Onitsha riot, making the former governor, Dr. Chris Ngige, direct that the victims be taken care of with the materials.
She acknowledged the receipt of the items, which she said included about 300 bags of rice, but denied that all of the items were used in Onitsha. She said she raised memo for the replacement of the items for onward distribution to Ogbaru people.
First, the NEMA edict provides that the governor is the chairman, hence, I am the deputy chairman. Also, I am from Ogbaru Local Government Council and there is no way I would jeopardize any good thing that is coming to Ogbaru. Instead, I will see a way of fortifying it, making it to be a reality.
The relief materials in question were diverted while I was away. I wasnt in office. As the deputy chairman I act on instructions. I sustained an injury while I was trying to take some Hausa people to Asaba as hoodlums at Onitsha attacked me, I was taken to hospital.
When I came back, after some days, I met with the governor (Dr. Chris Ngige) who said he had directed that the relief materials be given to the displaced persons at their various localities at Onitsha and Awka. This instruction was carried out by my workers, the chief of staff and principal secretary.
The then governor said they should brief me, which they did. He said I should conduct market research and bring a new list so that the items removed could be bought and replaced, which I did.The governor was yet to approve it before the change of government, Mrs Nwachukwu said.
Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Chidi Ezeoke, said that government received a letter from NEMA informing it of the petition by the Ogbaru community and another from Hon. Uzoka complaining that they had not seen materials sent from Abuja to them.
He said that since the incumbent governor was the one in charge when the incident happened, he would not comment on the matter until Mrs. Nwachukwu gives him the details of what happened.
We have written Mrs. Nwachukwu to give us details of what happened and we will take it from there, for now, we cannot make any statement on it, he said.
These terms and conditions contain rules about posting comments. By submitting a comment, you are declaring that you agree with these rules:
Failure to comply with these rules may result in being banned from further commenting.
These terms and conditions are subject to change at any time and without notice.


text:
Sometimes, I just need a creative boost or even just some time to shoot for myself...this was one of those times. I love it when I can work with my models one on one...and this session didn't disappoint me:) Bri is one of my 2016 senior models and attends Dan River. We just wanted to shoot a session that showed off some summer fun. And I wanted to put her in the wildflowers:) I asked her to bring some red, white, and blue as well, to add in July 4 fun and such! We had a great time, despite the heat. Bri is absolutely gorgeous and so photogenic. Bri styled her own hair for this session, and I (yes, me) did her makeup! It really made me feel good when she said that she wished I could be at her house to do her makeup every morning! :)
Here are a few faves from Bri's model session:
Such gorgeous light in the wildflower field...and a big floppy hat was a must!!
Who doesn't love to run through a field and feel like they're a kid again?!
This scarf made for a great headband:)
I just love the vintage feel of the one of her laying in the grass...
Woohoo for summer! This casual Americana look was one of my faves!
Bri nailed this session and we had so much fun...so uplifting for me as a photographer as well, no pressure! HA!
I look forward to sharing more sessions from this summer with you! If you're wanting to book a senior session for spring, contact me today to get on my list to be notified as soon as I open up bookings!
I can't wait to hear from you! Megan

subset: commoncrawl


text:
You are what you value - But how do you know what that is?
What are your true colors?
Most of us, never show our true colors. We mix the nuances and create a desaturated version of our true selves. We hide in the shadow of our own identity.
Our colors don't compliment each other, but rather bring about confusion, both for us, as well as the people trying to figure out why we do the things we do.
In most cases, we aren't even aware of the fact that we're not saying the things we mean to say, nor doing the things we think we should be doing.
Our image of ourselves is almost as fuzzy as it is for others. - And that's a problem.
We pay more attention to what we think others would expect from us, than to our own aspirations, skills or character traits.
We want to blend in, but not in a mass of grey, like we really do, but rather we tell ourselves we're riding the rainbow. Just like the people we admire. Where they have it all sorted out. Where their red flows seamlessly into orange, then into yellow. Where they can be both authentic and successful.
We try too, to be successful. Not so much to be authentic.
We try to find common ground with our heroes and work on it. We borrow words, get advice, buy the same T-shirts, go to the same gyms. But does it help? Does it make us more of them, or more of us?
I guess the point I'm making is somewhere in the middle. While it's great to have people to model, icons to respect and mentors to learn from, it's just as important to figure out why we tick the way we do and find the solutions that are right for us. How else are we going to get the right teachers? The right people to model towards success?
We're unique - and that's no lie, it's just not as important as being accepted. At least, not until now.
In the midst of the noise of the imagery that is pilling up on our screens, how can we stay true to ourselves? How can we NOT be influenced by other peoples values? Lifestyles? Beauty standards?
Is there a more authentic person somewhere underneath all that influence? All those trends? All those things you say to yourself to make you feel like a Madonna when you buy that dress that will save your night? But forget about it the very next morning? Those it talk about who you are? Or who you're trying to imitate?
I used to want the rainbow
You see. I've been there. I got all the clothes. I figured out how to step up my make-up game. I even ended up being the most popular girl in my high school.
I was the it-girl, the one that everyone wanted to be. But was I happier than any of the rest?
Was I honest to myself? Was I confident about my own tastes?
Of course. At least that's what I thought.
Then it happened.
I grew up.
I started figuring out that I had nothing figured out. At all.
I started wanting more from life than stares. I wanted more than free clothing or a daily dozen of compliments. I wanted to dig deeper, to see if this was all there was for me. If this was my destiny or if I was just playing the cards somebody put in my hands.
Putting on edgy clothing and cutting my hair extra short was a simple recipe to draw attention back then. Why would I take the hard way, if I knew the shortcut? I caught on to something that gave results.
But the shortcut was short lived. It got me there - Then what?
With all the attention on my hands, did I know how to put it to good use? To honour it?
I don't think I was. So here's what I figured out.
I started understanding that everything I stand for, must come from the inside. And that, by all means, I must first understand my own values to know what I want in my life.
I must know why I believe the things I believe, so I can sort out if they're based on the truth, or on the environments I was exposed to. I must know who I want to be, in order to keep my path straight, to keep myself on track.
To keep getting better. Better at understanding myself and others. Better at building the things that bring joy and wonder in my life, and the lives of the people that I care for.
I understood that nothing I wear will ever have the emotional impact like the things I can say. Or the smile I can put on my face - or the tears I can let flow naturally, when I accept the fact that sadness is a part of life. That without bad, there is no good.
I understood that no compliments are going to fill the void of true acceptance of my own flaws. That no outspoken blog is ever going to make up for the things I didn't say, when they most needed to be said.
For the ones that have been with me for a while, I'm sure you've already noticed how I started breaking my own walls. I've been breaking down my own beliefs and studying all the pieces, for over the past two years.
Ever thought of doing that? It feels like being literally reborn when you're finished.
Growing is a priority to me. So is authenticity. So is having a voice.
I promise you now, I will stand up for those values and if you bare to have patience with me to get enough clarity on my own, I'll help you fight your own demons and open up the skies to a new way of being, a new way of seeing things, especially yourself.
One of the most thrilling parts was finding my own true colors. It wasn't easy though.
Let me show you why.
Everything you've ever dreamed of comes with responsibility
It's for the same reasons we hate taking decisions - a little thing called opportunity costs.
In other words, the sum of everything you're missing out on, saying no to and having to avoid, in order to hold up to the decision you've made. It's a matter of responsibility. Of owning up to your own values and doing whatever it takes to protect them.
Nobody wants responsibility, but we all want power. Isn't that the turn of the century?
But guess what?
They're married.
With great responsibility comes great power, is an old quote. But if power is what you truly want, you're gonna love the responsibility just as much as you'll love the power, because you'll understand they're tied.
If I could promise you, that in a year from now you'll get the thing you most desire in life. Would you push it away? Could you not bare the weight of carrying the responsibility of your own success? Your own ideal relationship? Your own healthy body? Maybe not, but most of us would do just fine. Heck, most of us can barley carry the weight of NOT having anything we truly desire.
Whatever you want in life, if it's a beautiful house, a jaw dropping body or a killer career, you're gonna have to live with it once you get it. As long as you're careful what you wish for, it's gonna be great to protect the things you love. It will be part of who you are and it will give you a reason to live. These things truly matter to you, so you'll effortlessly accept the responsibility once you have the outcome.
Where things get Tricky
But here's the trick: you have to accept the responsibility BEFORE you get the outcome. Before your dream drops down from heaven in your arms.
Now that's a matter of just how much you want the things you want. And you better want them badly!
Here's the good part though: once you understand why you want what you want and how that is going to fit in the rest of your life, you'll be waaay more confident on taking on as much responsibility as needed.
Responsibility won't be the bad guy anymore. Nor the word nobody wants to say out loud.
When it comes to figuring out who you are and what you stand for, it's necessary to trace back to the very roots of things. And sometimes, most times, it just won't be too obvious.
What you think is true, is true for you. So you normally won't find anything wrong with the natural flow of your own thoughts. But that's the tricky part. They're in your head. Nobody can see them as clearly as you can.
Only you can figure this out for yourself. Let me show you how.
How you'll figure it out
You need some quiet time, a piece of paper and a pen.
No distractions, please.
The exercise is simple. You just need to answer this questions: What is important for me?
Make a list of about ten things that first come to mind. Don't think about it too much, just let your hand write. I promise, you're subconscious mind already has all the answers, you just need to put them down on paper - and outside of your head.
Do it now. Stop reading and do it now.
Okay. Once you have a few things down there, I want you to continue asking this question over and over again. "What about _______________ is important for me?"
Fill in the gap with one of the points you just listed. Then, once you have the answer, use the same question again and fill in the gap with your answer.
It's gonna look something like this:
What is important to me?
1. My boyfriend
2. My career
3. ..
1.1. What about my boyfriend is important to me?
Having someone to love me.
1.2. What about having someone to love me, is important to me?
So I can be more lovable. Maybe understand what there is to love about me?
1,3 What about being more lovable..
Let the answers you give yourself surprise you, it's fine. No matter what need is at the root of all your behaviours, it's okay. It's human.
This exercise will do magic to your conscious mind. I promise.
And it will lay down the starting blocks to figuring out what parts of your own life you approached the wrong way up until now. There will be some points where you'll notice that what you are doing, isn't really taking you to the things you need. Look for different solutions. Now you know where you're going, the road will be much clearer.
The more you realise about yourself, the more you'll be able to change or accept.
Don't feel guilty for being who you are
In my case, there were a lot of things I used to feel guilty about. I felt guilty about all the things I couldn't do, but even worse, I felt guilty about all the things that I did and worked out for me.
I felt guilty about having stuff others didn't. I felt guilty about feeling so much satisfaction from dressing up. I felt guilty for having an interest in fashion. I felt guilty about wanting to be classy, to be appreciated. I felt like I didn't deserve it. Like I had to justify for wanting to be graceful, loved or confident.
I feared I was going to be labelled as shallow, all though, for as long as I can remember, having an eye for beauty was what had set me apart from my peers. My dedication, my perfectionism were not easy to deal with, especially for myself.
Today, I'm okay with the way my mind works. I get it. I know how my past has affected my future, but I also know that from this point on, it's up to me to build a future I believe in. If there's room for fashion in there, great, but I don't care as much about that, as living up to who I am.
Even if I'm gonna change in the mean time.
If I like pretty things, I'll use it in my advantage. I'll work in the arts, I'll bring beauty to the world. I'll use my talents to make this industry at least a little bit less shallow than it is today.
And I'll do it by helping you do the same.
I want to have you do the long and painful hours of asking questions. That's how you get there.
Just like in your teens. We need to rethink everything for as long as it all starts making sense to us. It must all be SO clear, you can sum it up in a sentence. In a single word or a single color. Everything you want, everything you believe in, everything you stand for and value. Everything you are is the result of these questions.
Once you have the answers, your truth will be yours.
No matter if it's pink, blue or maroon, it will be you and it will be yours to keep forever. Nobody can take it away. You are the boss. You are the trend setter of your soul. And you'll love taking the responsibility for it.
Click play. Sing the song.
Send this to anyone who you think it might help and let's talk about all of it in the comment section.


text:
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Emotionally Affected
Diabetes is not fair to relationships. That statement can mean so many things but I am speaking of the emotional side to relationships. I feel that I cannot be mad or upset with Vince for any extended period of time. This would be mostly when I am not with him, such as on a work day or when he is sleeping. Why am I afraid to stay annoyed or mad? Well, in my mind, the following examples arise. What if we go to sleep mad or upset or annoyed and something happens in his sleep and he doesn't wake up? What if I am at work and I am annoyed at him and I don't make sure it is resolved and something happens to him by the time I get home? This is pretty silly, but it is a true feeling inside me. Granted, we don't fight too often and when we do, we are generally quick to resolve the situation, but the thought is still in the back of my mind. I suppose it goes back to one of my previous posts of feeling paranoid that something is always going to go wrong with him. I think having had a few bad episodes (or situations) in the past has made me feel this way. Thinking before some of those times, I don't remembering being paranoid about these things.
Posted by Sandy at Tuesday, June 21, 2011
2 comments:
I guess that is one of the "gifts". None of us take life for granted. We do not take each other for granted. We all know there are no guarantees in life...it is magnified with "D" in the mix. xoReplyDelete
i know what you are saying. the 'episodes' with D put a fair amount of fear into everyday situations for us. i dunno if/when it will get easier, but i hope it does.ReplyDelete
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
I've always had a little dream of being a complete yogi...maybe even an instructor one day. A lot of christians shy away from yoga because of the meditations and other spiritual aspects that have their origins in other gods, but I 100% believe you can practice yoga and even meditate (pray! meditate on scripture, or just simply concentrate on your breathing) and it can draw you closer to God.
I'm a novice. I've barely exercised this entire school year (EEK!), but today I did 15 minutes of yoga and feel refreshed. So...one day at a time.
If my week is insanely crazy, I usually try to do yoga at least once that week just to have some sort of stress relieving activity. I also love how focused yoga calls you to be. You can't be holding some sort of plank pose and thinking about your to do list (well. I can't...plank can be a struggle these days).


text:
Douglas. B. Grochowski, is a Vice President in the Trust Advisory Group. He contributes to the day-to-day functions of the Trust Advisory Group working with clients, reporting, monitoring and custodian oversight. He also contributes to the Legal and Compliance work related to the Trust Advisory Group.
Prior to joining Callan, Doug worked for Wilmington Trust, a Callan partner, as the Director of Collective Fund services. Doug was responsible for the creation and growth of the Collective Fund team. This included the implementation of new fund accounting and reporting software as well as developing industry leading policies and procedures. He was responsible for the audits and financial statements for over 100 Collective Funds and the reconciliation of over 1,000 client accounts. Doug also oversaw the NSCC trading, operations and revenue collection teams during his time with Wilmington Trust. Assets in the Collective Funds grew over $10 billion and reconciliation times were reduced from 90 days to 30 days during his tenure. In addition, revenue collection was decreased over 90%. Doug also served as a Relationship Manager for the Collective Fund Services team at SEI, a Callan partner. While at SEI, he was part of a team that converted over $11 billion in assets to the SEI book of business.
Doug has also built and run Fund Accounting and Operations teams with previous employers including Legg Mason and AST Trust Company.
Doug graduated with an MS in Forensic Studies (accounting) from Stevenson University and a BS in Finance from the University of Delaware.


text:
Shio vs. Fall Zoomies/
Shio has become a much happier puppy due to the change in weather. Not only is he more playful when we take him to the park, etc., he is even walking well on the leash during routine walks! This past weekend we took him to Prospect Park, and he had the zoomies...
However, he was very good about listening to us and coming back to the pack when called.
All in all, the three of us were all happy.
Photos taken with Panasonic GH2, Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4.
This little lens, by the way, is really friggin' awesome.


text:
We were asked to help with the dimming controls on a theater/showroom the other day, and were inadvertently forced to track the history of dimming. It's funny, not the issues that can arise, but the different answers that can be supplied by different manufactures. I suppose it really boils down to viewpoint and whether you want your product to get specified…but that's beside the point.
The design of the space utilizes multi-circuit track. Multi-circuit track is awesome in the way it can provide levels of control without forcing the design to split the track into sections; however, the track is the weak point in the design when dimming is introduced in the space. More specifically, the number of neutrals in the track is the weak point.
So the place to start at is what is a shared neutral, and why bother sharing it? Universally, a three phase system is the acceptable method of transmitting and generating energy. Three separate sources generate a sine wave voltage that is identical in magnitude, but 120o degrees out of phase. Think of a grid with an array running along the 0o axis, another array at 120o and a final array at 240o. You now have three phases of power, equal magnitude opposite direction.
Back to that question, when running an electrical circuit, a typical wiring system has 3 wires: a Hot, a Neutral, and a Ground. The hot wire represents the path away from the panel with the neutral being the path of return. When the circuit is completed, the sine wave is generated and travels out from the panel on the hot wire and returns via the neutral wire.
I know, I still haven't answered the first part of the question, but I'm about to. The previous example looks at one phase, and we need to look at three phases. A standard three phase system, in lieu of 3 wires, has 5 wires: (3) Hots, (1) Neutral, and (1) Ground. It works under the same general concept, with the hot wires representing the path away from the panel, although the three different paths will all be at separate phases, 120o apart from one another. To return to the panel, the (3) sine waves will share the (1) neutral wire, which creates the shared neutral. The waves can share the wire because they are out of phase, 120o apart.
Why is this done? Well that's a much simpler question, cost. It is cheaper to run conduit with (5) wires as opposed to (3) conduits with (3) wires in it. Copper, after all, is not that cheap.
Great, so we now know that electricity is willing to share, but we're still not up to speed on why this creates problems with dimming. Remember, we're talking about non-linear loads when looking at the current supplied to a lighting load. With non-linear loads, Harmonics are introduced to the equation. Harmonics are currents that occur at multiples of the power line voltage frequency. Here in the US, our line frequency is 60 Hz, and we run into harmoics at 60 Hz, 120 Hz, and 180 Hz.
Harmonics cause irregularity in our sine waves, and in a three phase system, the irregularity is the same across all 3 phases. This will cause the sine wave on each phase to be manipulated, and the 3 waves will fall out of sync with each other. On a 1-phase (3) wire circuit, the harmonic is not an issue as it will travel back along the neutral wire. On a 3-phase circuit, there is a much different result. Because the 3 separate phases are no longer 120o out of sync, the waves do not cancel one another out, and a current is induced on the neutral wire. The harmonics, the "noise" on the wire, can cause lamp flickering and noticeable irregularities in the way a dimming system functions.
Harmonic "noise" isn't the only negative affect that can occur on the shared neutral. The third order harmonic current on the neutral is the sum of the harmonic current on all three of the Hot wires. For three fully loaded circuits, the neutral current can elevate to 3 times what is present on any of the phase conductors. If the wire is not properly rated, neutral conductor overheating or unexplained voltage drop can occur. 3 times is a worst case scenario. Typical distortion runs an average of 1.37 times phase current.
So, how do you avoid running into these situations? The simplest solution was already mentioned in the previous paragraph. Provide a dedicated neutral wire to each circuit to eliminate the cross talk and shared harmonics between the phases.
So now we are back at the beginning, the track, a track with (3) circuits and (1) neutral wire. Even if you run separate conductors, you are still sharing a neutral inside the track. When forced to share a neutral, align the fixtures on the same phase. Please note, that the phasor sine waves will become additive and the neutral wire must be rated to handed the additive value of the current on all (3) Hot wires. Or, the current must be limited so the max additive current will not exceed the 20A rating.
Be careful, and practice safe dimming.


text:
UPDATE (1/17) -- It's official! In a recent Instagram post, Tori Spelling showed off her swelling baby bump, and it looks like we can expect baby no. 5 anytime now.
MUST-SEE: Congratulations to Mick Jagger on Becoming a Dad of 8!
The 43-year-old mother of four snapped a photo of herself wearing a skintight forest green dress, which accentuates her growing belly. She captioned the photo: "Just a #pregger doing a wardrobe fitting. Got Bump? Show it off! #bumpproud #thirdtrimester #almostthere #wearyourbumpproudly."
Spelling and husband Dean McDermott recently announced that baby no. 5 will be a boy. No word yet on his name!
PLUS: Win a $100 Target Gift Card From TummyZen!
UPDATE (12/20) -- It's a boy! Parents Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott just revealed the sex of their 5th child, but according to DailyMail.co.uk, the couple had originally planned on keeping the gender a secret. Tori accidentally called the baby "he," and her kids quickly noticed. Now that her children are clued in, the two have been quietly telling family members. They have yet to reveal the baby boy's name.
PLUS: Win $1,000 in Free Cash
(10/5) -- The Beverly Hills, 90210 star shared some unexpected news with People this week.
She and husband Dean McDermott, who've been married since 2006 and have four children together, are making another change to their family: They're expecting their 5th child together.
MUST-SEE: Marion Cotillard Shuts Down Rumors She Had an Affair with Brad Pitt with Bombshell Announcement
Tori Spelling and McDermott are the parents to Liam, 9, Stella, 8, Hattie, 5, and Finn, 4. McDermott has one child from a previous relationship.
PLUS: Enter for a Chance to Win 1 Million Dollars
The baby is a "total surprise," she told People. "But we always wanted a big family. I'm really excited."
Congratulations to the growing family!


text:
- 5 stars(8)
- 4 stars(0)
- 3 stars(0)
- 2 stars(1)
- 1 star(0)
I it was cool
Delivery Timelines and Cities
Standard Shipping
Zone 1 (e.g. Nairobi)
2 - 3
27 - 28
Zone 2 & 3 (e.g. Mombasa)
2 - 4
3 - 6
28 - 31
Zone 5,6 & 7 (e.g. Machakos)
4 - 7
6 - 9
31 - 34
Jumia Express is available only for items with the logo. Click here for more information
Delivery times are business days only, and do not include Sunday.
Click here for more info.
Click here for our full Delivery Timelines
& Click here for our Shipping fees details
Infinix Hot S4 features a massive 6.26-inch 720p IPS LCD display with a 19:9 aspect ratio giving the phone a slim and narrow shape. Infinix S4 is powered by Mediatek's Helio P22 SoC, coupled with Cortex-A53 processors with maximum clock speed of 2.2GHz CPU. It run on the Google's latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system and supported by Infinix's native XOS (v4.0 HoneyBee). Infinix S4 comes with a premium glass finish, three cameras at the back (13MP+8MP+2MP) and a 32MP selfie shooter. Infinix S4 is powered by a non- removable 4000 Li-ion Battery coupled with a fast charging support. Order for this Infinix Hot S4 online from Jumia Kenya and have it delivered to you.
You can return this product within 15 days after receiving your original order ONLY if it has a manufacturing defect, does not turn on, counterfeit or you have received the wrong product (with seal not broken).
If you change your mind after placing the order, a return will be allowed if sent back with the rider during the time of delivery (return on the spot) with seal not broken (if any).
Once you have submitted your return request, we will contact you within 48 hours to arrange retrieval. You will also have the choice to deliver the product to one of our pickup Stations.
Once your product is retrieved a quality check will be done to verify the issue and within 72 working hours, a confirmation will be provided to ascertain if the item shall be repaired, replaced or refunded.
If the product is "shipped from Overseas"?
You can return this product within 15 days after receiving your original order if it has a manufacturing defect, does not turn on, counterfeit, if you have received the wrong product or due to change of mind (with seal not broken). For more information, please visit our FAQ on "Shipped from Overseas products"
How to return this product?
Kindly contact our customer care here for assistance.
Please see below conditions for your return request to be accepted:
Please NOTE that the products in your possession are your responsibility until they are picked up by our driver or you have dropped them off at a pickup Station. Any product that is not properly packed or is damaged will not be eligible for a return, so please take proper care of the products you might want to return!


text:
Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie is an American indie rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Nicholas Harmer (bass), Jason McGerr (drums), Dave Depper (guitar) and Zac Rae (keyboards).
Death Cab began as a solo project of Ben Gibbard, now the band's vocalist and guitarist. Gibbard took the band name from the satirical song Death Cab for Cutie, performed by The Bonzo Dog Band in The Beatles' 1967 experimental film Magical Mystery Tour. Read more on Last.fm
Next Performances
No performance date yet
Popular videos
Death Cab For Cutie - I Will Follow You Into The Dark +Lyrics
Death Cab for Cutie - Soul Meets Body (video)
Death Cab For Cutie - Transatlanticism


text:
Spas: Chico Area
Spas in the Chico Area
Chavi Salon Spa
2485 Notre Dame Blvd Chico, CA
Welcome to Chavi, We invite you to come and relax with a cup of comforting tea, refresh with an (more...)
Maddie Rae's Salon & Spa
3209 Esplanade Chico, CA
Personal, Professional & Progressive! You are our #1 priority and we pride ourselves on (more...)
Skin Deep by Jalynn
Day Spa
2615 Forest Ave Chico, CA
Skin Deep by Jalynn is a single owned and opperated business. Because of this, when you walk in (more...)
Beauty by San-Mari
Day Spa
20 Landing Circle, Suite 303 Chico, CA
From eyelash extensions, facials and Chakra Balancing to waxing and relaxing pedicures, I am here (more...)
Sweetwater Day Spa
Day Spa
40 Declaration Dr, Ste. 100 Chico, CA
At Sweetwater you will experience classic luxury with subtle rustic touches...the perfect (more...)


text:
Summer of Soccer 2019
With three major international tournaments going on right now, soccer fans and...
But as always, there are several other sports figures whose names aren't as readily known in mainstream media. Such is Robert Ryland, who is recognized as being the first ever Black tennis pro.
A native of Chicago, and a 1940 graduate of Tilden Tech High, he won the Chicago Prep Championship in 1937, and was runner-up for the Illinois state singles title in 1939.
He also captained his senior team before going to Xavier University of New Orleans in 1941, winning eight singles matches in his only year of competition there.
A member of the Army Air Corps during World War II, Ryland served with Special Services. During the war, he staged tennis fund raising benefits throughout the country.
He also played on the American Tennis Association (ATA) Circuit, finishing as a singles runner-up nationally in 1942, 1943 and 1944. He was Alice Marble's doubles partner in ATA Mixed Doubles when both played Dr. Reg. Weir and Mary Hardwick in 1944.
Eventually, playing for Wayne State was a matter of circumstance for Ryland.
In 1945, he was at nearby Selfridge Air Field when he was honorably discharged. Besides playing at Wayne in '45, that summer Ryland won the Detroit Public Parks, Hamtramck Open and Motor City Open singles titles.
Ryland anchored Wayne State's men's tennis immediately after World War II.
He played at the No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles flights both seasons he was at Wayne (1945-46), and also appeared in the NCAA National Championships at the conclusion of both seasons.
Under WSU Hall of Fame coach Norman G. Wann, the Tartars, led by Ryland and Delbert W. Russell, reemerged in 1945 as a Midwest tennis power. Eventually, the tennis pair were inducted into the WSU Athletic Hall of Fame.
Men's tennis had been dropped after the 1942 season because of the war, and the sport was reinstated in 1945. The '45 squad went 5-3, and in '46 the Tartars finished 10-4.
During both seasons Wayne defeated several major college teams in the Midwest. In 1945, Ryland teamed with Russell at No. 1 doubles. They produced a 6-2 record, and in singles play he finished with a 5-3 record.
In the 1946 campaign, Ryland finished with a 9-4 singles record, and a 5-7 doubles mark. His main doubles partner that season was James W. Alexander, who teamed with Ryland for six matches.
In the 1945 NCAA Men's Tennis National Championships, Ryland advanced to the quarterfinals before being eliminated by Army's Lt. Frank Mehner. At the 1946 NCAA Nationals, Ryland was eliminated in the third round by Southern California's Tom Falkenburg.
After the 1946 season was concluded, Ryland left Wayne for California to pursue his tennis career on the AT A Circuit. In 1954-55 he attended and played tennis for Tennessee A&I, and was awarded a B.S. in Physical Education in 1955 from the school.
Ryland then moved to New York City where he resides today, beginning a long and illustrious coaching career. He has coached several professional players, including Hal Solomon, Leslie Allen and Renee Blount.
At one point, Ryland served as the personal tennis coach for comedian Bill Cosby. Ryland is based at the Mid-Town Tennis Club in NYC. Ryland is still playing tennis.
Teaming with Hank Conway, he won the Senior Tennis Tournament Doubles Olympic Championship in 1989. Another highlight in Ryland's career includes playing in the 1959 World Pro Championship.
In 2006, he won the USTA 85 and over public parks title.
Besides coaching in New York City, Ryland has also taught and coached at clubs in Bermuda, Puerto Rico and at the prestigious St. Alban's Tennis Club in Washington, D.C.
During his career, Ryland has worked with many top players including French Open finalist Harold Solomon, Leslie Allen, Venus and Serena Williams, and Bruce Foxworth.
NOTE: Wayne State University athletics contributed to this story.


text:
W'burg Community Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday at Briar Creek Park
Over 1,400 Easter eggs will be hidden in Briar Creek Park waiting for local youngsters, ages 10 and under, to find Saturday as part of the Seventh Annual Williamsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt, which will take place starting at 1 p.m.
The children will be divided up into three separate age groups, 1-3 years, 4-6 years, and 7-10 years. There will be first, second and third place prizes in each age group.
"We have the eggs ready to be hidden and ready to go. We have 120 dozen eggs that is 40 dozen per age group," noted Williamsburg Main Street Manager Nannie Hays. "We want the kids to have a good time. It is a good time for families to come out to enjoy."
The Easter Bunny will also attend the event for those wanting to have their pictures taken with him.
In addition, there will be free hot dogs and water during the egg hunt.
Hays estimated that over 350 people attended the event last year and she is planning for at least that many again this year.
"We just invite everyone to come down to Briar Creek Park and have a good time. The mayor will be there and the Easter Bunny. Get your picture made and hunt a few Easter eggs," Hays noted.
The City of Williamsburg, the Williamsburg Main Street Program and the Williamsburg Tourism Commission are sponsoring the event.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
Safeguarding team:
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Imogen Woods
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Tracy Crannitch
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Donna Mustafah
Deputy Designated Safeguarding: Anne Browne
If you have any concerns about a child, please report to one of the Safeguarding team above. Ask any member of staff where to find us or ask at the main school office.
Safeguarding at St Paul's
Saint Paul's Primary School is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children, staff and visitors and promoting a climate where children and adults will feel confident about sharing any concerns which they may have about their own safety or the well-being of others.
We aim to safeguard and promote the welfare of children by protecting them from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children's health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
The School's Child Protection (CP) policy draws upon duties conferred by the Children Acts 1989 and 2004.
Please choose from the following options.
- Safeguarding Policy
- Protecting children in education settings
- Keeping_Children_Safe_in_Education_Sept_2019
- Keeping_children_safe_in_education – Staff – Sept_2019


text:
I could be just a bit biased, but I think smoothies are one of the greatest ideas ever. Now, I am not talking about smoothies you buy at a Starbucks or a Smoothie King. Those are just sugar-loaded desserts in a cup.
I am talking about smoothies you make yourself in your own kitchen.
I know it sounds like a fad. You've seen websites touting smoothies for detox, weight loss, and every chronic condition you can think of. But if you wanted to come up with a food or drink that would be healthy, loaded with vitamins and minerals, and still be delicious, you would be hard-pressed to come up with a better idea than a smoothie.
Here are 5 reasons why homemade smoothies are fantastic for you.
1. You control the ingredients. Unlike the smoothies made at a commercial smoothie bar, you control exactly what goes into your smoothie. And there is a whole world of possibilities at your fingertips. Most fruits and vegetables are fair game. You can mix up any combination that strikes your fancy (or that is in season at the farmer's market). Use your liquid of choice - whether that is dairy, nut milks, yogurt, or just plain water. You get to experiment and you are totally in control.
2. Low or no added sugar. Unlike commercial smoothies that are loaded with sugar, when you make a smoothie at home, you are in control of how much or how little sweetener you use. You can go all natural, with nothing sweet at all, sweeten your smoothie with a banana or low glycemic index fruit or naturally sweet vegetables like beets or sweet potatos, or use a substitute like stevia. It is all up to you.
3. Smoothies are loaded with nutrition. When you make a smoothie at home, you can load it up with fruits and vegetables that are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. Add protein and a healthy fat, and you have a high quality meal in a glass.
4. Smoothies can be low in calories and high in fiber. If you are trying to lose weight, low calorie high fiber foods are your friends. They won't pack on the pounds, but they will help you to stay full for longer. As long as you don't add high sugar foods like ice cream, you can be sure that the calories you are getting are healthy.
5. Smoothies are easy to make. As in, Super. Simple. All you need is a blender. Throw in a mix of fruits and vegetables. Add liquid. Add ice cubes. Turn on the blender. Quick and easy anytime of the day. And refreshing. Oh, did you make too much for one glass? No problem - just freeze the rest into ice cube trays and then pack the cubes away in the freezer in baggies. They are ready for a quick whirl in the blender on days when you are rushed to get out the door for work or school.
Here is my quick and easy go-to smoothie recipe for breakfast:
1 frozen banana (remove peel)
1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
1 handful of mixed power greens (spinach, chard, kale)
1 scoop grassfed whey protein
1 tbsp flax seeds
1 cup almond milk
5 ice cubes
Blend well. Add a little water or almond milk if desired. Bottoms up!


text:
alright so scene hair is kinda out of the question but i do want it slightly edgy. im thinking of cutting it a little shorter but i still need to be able to put it in a ponytail. notice-----> my hair is very thick and curly but i straighten it lots so any pics???
i can send better pics if needed this just shows my hair the best. thanks


text:
I just logged in to Ravelry, and found some improvements they have made on friends' projects. It made me realize how terrible I am about updating my own project pages. I update things here from time to time, but hardly ever update Ravelry. I should, as it would be a help to others. I use it regularly for new projects, or for looking up projects that I'm curious about. I should update my own project pages to be the help to others that I so frequently look for myself. I guess I'm just lazy, and rarely take the time to do it. I am also horribly embarrassed by my pictures. I can see the shot; I just can't always take it. I also don't take pictures often enough. For example, I was working on Common Bean, and finished it - bound off and everything. Then when I started to stretch it out, I realized it was too small. So I frogged the whole thing. I looked and saw I had used the wrong size needle - I used a 6mm, when it called for an 8mm. My solution, as I couldn't find my 8mm, was to use a 9mm. I jumped from a size US 10 to a 13. I probably should have used an 11, but I couldn't find it, I didn't want to go buy one, and I knew I had extra yarn.
It's now almost done, but I am behind. I had tried to finish it by the 15th, so I would have one Christmas project done and ready, but I still have a few rows left and need to get finished with it. There are a ton of other things that I need to do as well. I have some items that I think I'm going to put up on Etsy, so look for that coming soon. A friend has a light box, and he agreed to let me use his to photograph my stuff. I just have to get a bunch of things done so I can take pictures. That will be next week, and hopefully I can open my Etsy shop just in time for the holidays!
What are your plans for the holidays? Anything exciting going on?


text:
Saturday thru Monday - Our Stay at the Dover Terminal
SATURDAY - Up until this point everything has been running quite smoothly. We'd been delayed a few times, but we fully expected to wait around for a flight, which is why we wanted to get to Dover with four days left on Josh's leave.
Saturday morning comes. We had to check out of the hotel by 10am again, have the rental car turned in before heading to the terminal. First thing we did was go to the terminal to check into the flight, which had been pushed back again to 8pm. We checked in and drove around awhile, not sure what to do with ourselves since the rental didn't need to be returned until 5pm, but we didn't have to check in for our flight until 5 either. The weather was awful so we couldn't walk around anywhere outside, which stunk. Walmart ended up being "the place to be" for the next few hours. I have never been a fan of Walmart, but that was pretty much the only available hangout other than going to the terminal early, which didn't make sense since we hadn't turned in the car yet. We wanted as much time as possible with our vehicular freedom before calling a shuttle and being stuck babysitting all our bags at the terminal. So many bags. Walmart also happened to be very close to the rental place and we didn't want to burn up fuel since we'd be charged if the tank wasn't full upon turn-in.
Our shuttle arrived at the rental place early, and so did we. It was 4pm. It was freezing outside and raining. There were muddy puddles everywhere. We had to load all the bags and kids into the shuttle. Josh went inside the tiny office to pay and wasn't allowed to do a split tender on 2 credit cards, even if one was a debit card. He had to find an ATM and pull out cash while we waited in the shuttle. Transaction finally complete we made our way to the terminal. Still raining. Still cold. And now we were without vehicle or hotel room. Cue the fun!!
The Dover terminal is tiny. There are bathrooms, one check-in counter, a security area, the USO, and 2 seating areas with maybe 100 seats total. As soon as we rolled into the terminal, and then back out to get more bags, and then back in, and then back out for the last of the bags... we heard from the 15 other people waiting that the flight had been pushed back again to 2am. Are you kidding me? But... I don't have a car now! Now that we had to have our bags with us at all times we were stuck. No checking bags for Space-A, not until you're actually being checked onto the flight. CRAP! They projected 15 seats available for the 2am flight though so our chances were decent at getting onto it. Just to be safe we reserved the last room at the hotel, but they'd only hold our reservation until 5am without charging us.
The USO was beautiful - theater room, internet access, lots of food and snacks, reading materials, a pool table... and closed early due to lack of volunteers. Once 8pm rolled around there was absolutely nowhere to go and nothing to do. There was a children's area, which was being remodeled. All we had were a few rows of seats and some TV's. We were trapped inside thanks to the weather, which was worsening still. Thankfully, once I got over my initial annoyance about the situation, I started getting to know my fellow stranded passengers. We made friends with a great family, who was also on their way back to Spain with their 2 adorable little girls. Awesome people, our kids played together nonstop. We talked and laughed the entire time, which lightened the tension considerably. There were a lot of retired couples on their way to Europe, whichever flight would take them. By 11pm we were all pretty comfortable with each other. I took orders from everyone who wanted Angelo's Pizza, and successfully talked the delivery guy into bringing a big load of food up to the door of the terminal. The pizza arrived at 11:45, and as he walked out the door we heard an announcement. "The 2am flight will not have any seats available". We all lost our appetites.
SUNDAY - It's now Sunday. Josh and I considered calling the shuttle to take us back to the hotel again for the night. Neither of us wanted to try and sleep in the terminal, especially not with our poor tired little boys. But, we had food and good company so we waited until 2am just to be positive there weren't any available seats. 2:30am - absolutely, there weren't. We were about to leave. Someone told us about another projected flight at 6:30am with 73 seats, and it was the last flight to Spain until Monday. Josh ripped into the sergeant behind the counter for not announcing the flight, knowing full well he had 15 people waiting for a flight to Spain. It was already 2... was it worth it to pay for a shuttle twice, load everything up twice, and pay full price for a few hours in a room? No. We went ahead and canceled our hotel reservation so we wouldn't get charged. The younger kids were asleep so we stayed, hoping to get onto that 6am flight. We'd know in a few hours if there were any seats available. Noah eventually passed out while playing his DS. We tried to get some sleep. It was flippin' freezing in there. We weren't allowed to push the rows of seats together to make little beds for the kids because we were told it was a "fire hazard". I wanted to kill that guy, the same guy that didn't announce the flight. Seriously... at least think of why the rules are what they are and give me a good reason. He was an incompetent, apathetic, heartless a-hole.
Josh and I maybe slept 3 hours total between us. Finally it was 6am. Announcement time! "No seats available". How the hell can a flight with a projected 73 seats magically now not have any seats available? Half of the people cleared out of there. The last ones left were us and the other family we'd been talking to the entire time, plus a few retired couples. We called the hotel and the shuttle. We were going to share the last available room with our friends and take turns with the shuttle. Josh and I loaded up first since the reservation was in our name. We got all the bags unloaded and rolled into the room. A knock at the door. It was the shuttle driver. "Your friend called, he said there are seats! Let's go!". Part of me wanted to be happy, but most of me wanted to get to the terminal and rip that guy's face off. Freakin' idiot. Maybe he did it on purpose because Josh and I got in his face that evening for being a moron. All I know is thank GOD we met amazing people in that terminal who called all over the place looking for our shuttle driver so that we could get on that flight.
It's 6:30am, the flight will be ready to go with 73 seats available by 9am. I am giving this guy the evil eye from every direction. I fully suspect he will burst into flames at any second. It's shift change... he's leaving... the new guy is compassionate, well-spoken, and helpful. HELL YEAH! We all got to check our bags in. No more babysitting luggage!!! The USO opened and the morning staff was fantastic. We got breakfast for the kids, who were excited about going home. By 8:30am we were all passing through the security gates... make that skipping, all-smiles. We walked out into the sun and boarded our bus. Sitting on the bus we were chattering away, laughing about the events, relieved it was over, exchanging contact information. We parked in front of our glorious C17 and watched them load our bags. Time passed, bags were loaded, but we were still on the bus. I looked over at the flight crew and one of them was staring up at one of the engines, watching it rev. And Again. Stare, walk, stare. Again, walk & stare. Again... shakes head. "Josh... look at that guy. That can't be good". Another member of the flight crew walked up to our driver and told him the news. Something's broken, we have to go back. It had been such a rough time already that all of us couldn't help but laugh in exasperation. At least our bags were gone. At least we had good company.
Since our bags were already checked onto that flight we were at the mercy of the crew and their repair skills. They said they wouldn't know if the flight would be good for takeoff until after 12pm. We trudged back into the terminal, somewhat defeated. Exhausted, but hopeful. We all went straight for the USO. They put a movie in for the kids and we took little cat naps in the huge comfy chairs. By 10 it was apparent we weren't going to sleep much so the mommies (and Brennan) took a short walk to the Post Exchange to get the heck out of there for awhile. It was still cold, but the sun was out and the rain had stopped so we were all about taking a walk. I bought some gum... that's about it haha.
As we were walking back at 11am we saw this crazy guy running towards us from the terminal, waving his arms like a lunatic. Oh! It's Josh! Grab Brennan and RUN! What? What?! "It's fixed, we're loading up. Hurry! Now!" Well crap! An hour early?! SWEET! We check through security again and sit down with our boxed lunches and carry-ons in the secondary waiting area, ready for the bus. Our friends are the first to load onto the bus, one retired couple... "what? I thought you said it was ready now!"... "Sorry folks, they said not quite yet, but soon". And off the bus they go... again. Waiting... again... but one step closer. All 5 kids ran in circles around the chairs screaming and laughing and none of us tried to stop them. They needed to do it. They had been stuck in a terminal for far too long. Our total wait time in that room was about 30 minutes, which was nothing. We all loaded onto the bus and onto our plane at 11:30am Sunday morning and were taking off by noon. Projected flight time 9 hours.
The C17 had a separate seating area much like a commercial plane up over the cargo area. It was filthy, there weren't any windows or entertainment, but it was free. We dug into our boxed lunches and all succumbed to sweet slumber shortly thereafter. There were so few of us that we got to sprawl out in our own rows for some decent shut-eye (finally). I was the first to wake up, the boys were all still asleep. I look over at our friends and they were both awake, kids starting to wake up too.
"Any idea what time it is?", I asked.
"No... I'm afraid to ask"
"I know me too"
Someone a few rows up was thinking the same thing and had the guts to ask. We heard a thirty mumbled in there somehow so I asked him to repeat "Excuse me, how much longer did you say? An hour and a half?" "No we'll be landing in about 30-45 minutes." I turned to my friend "Holy crap. I could just kiss him right on the mouth". We had slept the entire flight. Miraculous! We laughed and started excitedly waking up our offspring. I let Josh sleep. We still had a 6 hour drive ahead of us.
MONDAY - Going to the States you gain tons of time, coming home you most definitely lose. It was 2am Monday morning when we landed. Our friends offered to have us stay at their house for the night, and we changed our minds 3 times before finally settling on no. Once we saw our van we just wanted to get home. Our own home. Our own beds. We wanted to be done traveling. Plus Josh's leave was technically over so he'd have to be at work by 9.
Driving at night is a blessing and a curse. There are less cops and less traffic, but more night blindness and less options for food and fuel. The kids drifted in and out of sleep and watched movies the entire time. They weren't complete angels, but given the situation they were absolutely amazing. We were beyond tired, but we made it home safely at 7:30am. Josh walked in, shaved, and left for work. I put the kids down for a nap and called up Jamie to come over for coffee and catch up. There was no way I was going to sleep while Josh had to work a full day. It just felt wrong. I cleaned the house and brought in all the luggage. Josh worked until 5, poor thing, and we fell asleep on the couch after putting the kids down to bed.
So, that concludes our trip... and what a way to end it, right? It was an experience. I would do Space-A travel again in a heartbeat, even with all the uncertainty and annoyances. To me it's worth the $5,000 I save on airfare. Hope you enjoyed the saga ;) Now back to our normal broadcast.


text:
Welcome to the new look A.I.R. website.
We have streamlined the navigation and incorporated our new logo and image.
Please look around the website and if you have any feedback or a query, send it to
A.I.R. is a national not-for-profit, non-party political volunteer organisation, formed in 1990.
Office bearers at all levels are volunteers. Their efforts are supplemented by committees and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) made up of ordinary members of the company.
Members are Australian residents who intend to be or are fully or in part self-fund their retirement.


text:
Alunan Resort ~ An affordable prime resort in Perhentian Island, Malaysia
It was Raya Holiday in Malaysia and we decided to spend our Raya holiday in Perhentian Island for this year. After going through all the selections, we decided to go for Alunan Resort.
Before we go any further, let's look into Perhentian Island in general. Prehentian island is well known for its snorkelling and diving spots. Its clear water allows you to enjoy the underwater world right in front of the resort in most cases. There are 2 small islands - Perhentian Besar (Big island) and Perhentian Kecil (Small island) that form the Perhentian Islands. Perhentian Besar is the more family-oriented island while Perhentian Kecil is known as the party island where most of the party actions take place at Long Beach. Both islands have plenty of accommodation available ranges from resorts with air-conditioning to simple lodges with fan. There are no internationally renowned hotels though.
Coming back to the accommodation we picked, Alunan Resort is located on the far south of Perhentian Kecil, a rather secluded area away from the main attractions, which is a perfect hideaway for travellers who prefer privacy. Alunan is a lone resort located on a quiet, intimate stretch of Petani Beach, which sits on a rocky slope gently sweeping down to merge with the sparkling azure ocean at its doorstep. It is set against a stunning backdrop of lush, verdant tropical rainforest.
We thought we would be going to places in Perhentian but we ended up spending the whole of our holiday within the resort other than the snorkelling trip which we booked with Alunan. With the facilities and exclusivity that Alunan has to offer, we did not feel like there is a need to venture out of the compound. However, a daily shuttle is available for guests who wish to visit other places in Perhentian Island.
Upon our arrival, we were warmly greeted by the hotel staff and were told there is a complimentary 'open Raya' buffet lunch at their Bayu Restaurant. We had a delicious meal before checking in to our room no. 14. We were upgraded to a triple sharing room and were lucky to get a room with a nice view (Tips: try to request for a higher room for better view).
There are a total of 18 double-storey Serenity Suites at Alunan Resort. Our room is chicly designed which brings a contemporary feel and we were excited to find out its top floor opens up to a private rooftop sun deck where hammock and sun loungers are there to welcome a world of relaxation. Although a higher room would be better in terms of room view, kindly take note due to the design of the resort and the location of the suites on the hilltop, there are many stairs to consider (the higher room, the more stairs) and may be strenuous for the elderly and young children, and it is not wheelchair accessible.
The room design is modern and contemporary however the maintenance and cleanliness could be further improved. We found the bathroom to be a little exhausted and some stains on the floor, but overall it was decent.
What to do @ Alunan Resort
Bayu Restaurant
This is where all our dining took place. Their food were generally tasty and make sure you order the lassi! It was so good we had it nearly every day haha! However the service could be improved as we had quite a fair bit of waiting for the food (well, maybe it was Raya holiday and they were short of staff). Bayu Restaurant has BBQ dinner every evening as well and it was priced based on the weight of the meat or seafood we chose accordingly. Meals (other than breakfast) do not come with the accommodation package but their meal vouchers can be pre-purchased online during the hotel booking. Please take note there is no room service available. And be sure to catch some baby sharks feeding on ikan bilis in the dark after dinner! They can be seen from the floating pontoon with torch light (someone will be there to assist you).
Reception / Library
Books, playing cards and board games are available in the lobby. We were free to grab the playing cards and board games with us.
One of my favorite activities! Kayaks are placed in front of the resort for guest use. Do take note you need a strong arm to push the kayak to the water, heehee. The limits of area to kayak here is quite big. We did not wander off too far but I did see some kayakers went out of sight, haha. I guess it depends on how adventurous you are.
Snorkelling is one of the most popular activities in Perhentian Island. Alunan makes it better with their house reef at the resort. We were able to see a variety of colourful corals and fishes, and we definitely enjoyed the moment.
We also purchase a snorkeling trip with Alunan where they brought us out to 3 snorkeling spots with a boat. We went to baby shark point, coral fish point and turtle point. To be honest, we did not really enjoy ourselves as the wave was strong and the under water was not very visible too. We preferred the in house snorkeling much better.
There is a path heading towards a village on the other side. The journey took us nearly 30 minutes accompanied by fellow mosquitoes. After my 'blood donation', the end destination did not impress, meh. It was just a residential Malay village, nothing much. So unless you want to sweat it out, I would not recommend this activity.
Swimming in the sea is generally safe but be sure to wear the swim shoes that are provided as there are plenty rough corals and pebbles in the sea and may hurt your bare feet.
Star Gazing
If you are lucky, you will be able to catch milky way in front of the resort when there is no clouds and sky is pitch dark. We were lucky to view it on one night though there was still some light pollution around.
That pretty much concluded our holiday with Alunan Resort in Perhentian. Although it may seem like there were not much to do but when you are on a beach holiday, all you want to do is take your sweet time and RELAX! So stay calm and enjoy the days!
How to get there
When you book your accommodation, make sure to opt for the return boat transfer which is priced at MYR70 per adult and MYR35 per child. There are multiple departures from Kuala Besut Jetty to Alunan from 8am to 4pm daily, and 3 departures at 8am, 12pm and 4pm daily from Alunan to Kuala Besut. If the timing does not match your flight time, you can opt for a private charter which is what we did and we paid MYR75 for 2 pax, sharing with 2 other passengers. You will need to grab a taxi from the airport to get to Kuala Besut for the boat transfer.
Frankly, based on our experience, transportation to get here is not the smoothest during Raya holiday period. Taxis were very limited and there was a long wait for taxi at the airport. I tried calling the resort but they were unable to help as well as many staff are Malays and are on leave. So we waited for nearly an hour before hopping on to a taxi to bring us to Kuala Besut Jetty. The journey took slightly more than an hour. As we have printed our boat transfer slip sent from Alunan earlier, we followed the stated instruction and went straight to the jetty entrance to meet Encik Zahar who then arranged everything for us. After a fair bit of waiting, we finally hopped on the boat and did another round of waiting game before finally departing to several resorts before reaching Alunan Resort. So if you are planning to travel to Perhentian during Raya holiday, be prepared to face the hectic transport issues.
We were dropped at Alunan's jetty before transferred to a smaller boat to the pontoon nearer to the resort. Be extra careful when getting on and getting off the boat as the pontoon is slippery. I slipped when I got off the boat but luckily it was nothing too serious - just some bruises - I took it as a welcome gift from the resort, haha!
To sum up, we enjoyed ourselves at Alunan for our 3 nights stay despite the troublesome transportation during our arrival. If you are looking for a holiday with some privacy in a secluded location in Perhentian, look no further than Alunan Resort. I would say it is an affordable exclusive resort.
Want to book a room in Alunan Resort? Click here.
Don't forget to subscribe for free updates and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!


text:
Cooking for yourself or your family (maybe house mates and friends too), usually for survival and sustenance, sometimes for celebration and gathering, quickly quells the illusion of perfect plates of food that you may encounter on cooking shows or between the pages of glossy food magazines.
For starters, ingredients aren't chopped and measured or carefully pre-set in dainty bowls on trays. No one magically whisks away the dirty dishes out of sight or washes your favourite knife and lays it out near the chopping board for your convenience. Not in this house anyway!
When local private Chef, and now good friend Neill Anthony Vaughan asked if he could do a shoot for a local food magazine (Food & Home Entertaining) in our kitchen, I said yes immediately. I was keen to see if there were kitchen elves hanging about who did the carrying, chopping, wiping, decorating of plates with creative swirls and artistic dribbles. My aim was to capture one for our house.
How'd they do it?
I can tell you, dear friends, that the so called kitchen elf and the pre-arranged dainty dishes of measured out ingredients, are a thing of my imagination. Neill did all the preparation himself- everything was done from scratch, in front of my greedy eyes. He also wiped the surfaces and cleaned up regularly during the entire process.
Photographing three dishes (shots were taken for three consequetive issues of the magazine), took an entire day. I found this surprising, because Neill can normally whip up these dishes in the flashest of flashes.
Neville Lockhart (the photographer), weaved his magic patiently and it's quite clear to me now, that making the food on the pages of the magazines look as desirable as they do, is painstaking work. Each step of the dish is captured and analysed on the spot and redone to exacting standards. It was a really humbling experience for someone who still does not know how to operate Manual mode on the camera optimally!
I must add, that all the styling was done by Neill and Neville themselves for this shoot. I was glad that I could help with the odd napkin or serving dish, but for the rest I was nothing more than a chit-chatting spectator.
Special tricks?
Oh, and in case you were curious- there was no hair spray, extra oil, shaving foam or any of the other styling tricks and aids you read about, used in this shoot. This was delicious food for consumption and I can attest that the ravioli (I'll leave the details out- you can read about it in the April /May/June issue of Food & Home; I'm uncertain as to which dish will be published in which issue) was magnificent. It tasted as good as it looks, and look good it does, I'm sure you'll agree.
After this experience, and after much consideration, I have taken the bold step of offering our kitchen for hire for select shoots. Should you be interested, please contact me via the contact form on the home page, on the right hand side on this site or on Twitter @Foodandthefab
*Please note, as stated in my About page, I am an independent blogger. My interpretation of the process involved and the dishes are my own opinion and no remuneration was received for use of the kitchen or for the mention of Food & Home. *


text:
The Honeywell Wind Turbine by WindTronics is distributed throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. WindTronics is an authorized licensee of Honeywell International. The Honeywell trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell International Inc. makes no representation or warranties with respect to this product.
See us Live!
Gearless Blade Tip Power System ™ – the future of wind power.
The Honeywell Wind Turbine utilizes a system of magnets and stators surrounding its outer ring, capturing power at the blade tips where speed is greatest, practically eliminating mechanical resistance and drag. Rather than forcing the available wind to turn a generator, the perimeter power system becomes the generator by swiftly passing the blade tip magnets through the copper coil banks mounted onto the enclosed perimeter frame. The Blade Tip Power System ™ addresses past constraints such as size, noise, vibration and output. WindTronics' proprietary systems are breaking traditional technological barriers across multiple markets, for homes and businesses, for both energy generation and energy recapture. The Honeywell Wind Turbine is the highest output, lowest cost per kWh installed turbine ever made (in class and size). So powerful, so simple.
By practically eliminating mechanical resistance and drag, the Honeywell Wind Turbine produces up to 1500 kWh's per year depending on height and location. The Honeywell Wind Turbine's BTPS™ perimeter power system and unique design of the multi-stage blades allows the system to react quickly to changes in wind speed, ensuring that the maximum wind energy is captured, without the typical noise and vibration associated with traditional wind turbines.
The Honeywell Wind Turbine is a gearless, wind turbine that measures just 6 feet (1.8 m) in diameter, weighs 241 lbs (110kgs) and has an increased operating span over traditional turbines with a start-up speed as low as 0.5 mph (0.2 m/s), with an auto shut off at 38 mph (17.0 m/s). Traditional gearbox turbines require minimum wind speeds of 7.5 mph (3.5 m/s) to cut in and start generating power.
The Honeywell Wind Turbine is designed to be installed by a licensed electrician wherever energy is consumed, turning homes and businesses from points of total consumption to distributed energy sources, in a cost effective and efficient manner.
The directional fins continuously guide the turbine for maximum wind exposure. The system starts turning at 0.5 mph (0.2 m/s), cuts in at 3 mph (1.34 m/s), automatically shuts down in high winds (+38 mph [+17.0 m/s]) through its electromagnetic braking system and is designed to withstand winds up to 140 mph (62.6 m/s).
Depending on the placement, many factors will affect the output of the turbine at each location. Your location can be affected by trees, terrain and obstructions such as buildings next door, even placement on one end of a building or the other can affect the output. All turbines require proper site assessment to enhance the performance of your turbine regardless of your product choice.
WindTronics™ is dedicated to the quality of its product, the power of small wind and educating consumers about its benefits. Before purchasing a wind turbine, WindTronics™ recommends that all potential customers review product and standard information, understand local wind ordinances, incentives, learn about local wind patterns and conduct a proper site evaluation.
Find a Honeywell Wind Turbine Dealer in your area
Honeywell Wind Turbine Product Catalog
Resources & Downloads for the WT6500
Request Information


text:
25 Sep 2019 - 26 Sep 2019
2 guests - 1 room
If you are traveling by car to the Albanian Riviera you cant avoid Tirana. I wouldn't say that it was a great place, driving here is crazy and it is very hot and hectic in summer, but the culture of this place is for sure something to experience.
Tirana is one of those cities that I enjoyed more than I thought I would, and one of the main reasons is because of the Albanian people themselves that are very high-spirited and seem to really enjoy life. One of my favorite areas in this the largest city in Albania is called the Blloku Dirstrict an area of approximately fifteen blocks dedicated to cafes, restaurants, and bars. The city's grand central boulevards contain an interesting mix of the Ottoman, Italian and communist past.
The capital city of Albania. There is a bigger array of cuisine and a bountiful nightlife, compared to the rest of the country. I like to refer to it as a mini NYC because of the traffic, noise and amount of people.
A fascinating mix of faded communism and burgeoning modernism. Tirana is a charming city with excellent restaurants, friendly people, and just the right mix of modern sophistication and old world charm. Unfairly branded as crime ridden and poverty stricken, Tirana is an unexpected surprise.


text:
Product Code:
S Code:
Perfect for emptying water butts when watering garden plants. Supplied with three piece aluminium swan neck extension pipe and snap on connector. Float switch automatically turns pump off when water level has dropped. Maximum head height 11M. Supplied with 10M (approx.) cable and approved plug. Display carton.
Voltage 230V
Maximum output 40L/min
Maximum head height 11M
Motor 350W
Float Switch Yes
Output aperture diameter N/A
Max particle diame
Not all products are available instore, please use our online order service if available or call us before travelling
To check available options on this product, select delivery area & enter postcode
No options currently selected *
* You will be prompted to confirm your choice of delivery during the checkout process.
Please note that purchasing multiple items may either reduce or increase your total carrage charge.
No specifications / features available.
Write a reviewYour Name:
Your Review: Note: HTML is not translated!
Rating: Bad Good
Enter the code in the box below:


text:
Please click anywhere to continue browsing our site.
Shop For TiresBack To Tire Brands
World-Class Technologies
Custom Muffler Tire and Quick Lube stocks a large inventory of Hankook tires for customers in Boone, NC, Blowing Rock, NC, West Jefferson, NC, and surrounding areas. Choosing the best tire for your vehicle may be overwhelming, but we make it easy by carrying only the highest quality and most reliable tires available.
Hankook Tire was founded in 1941 under the name "The Chosun Tire Company" in South Korea. The Chosun Tire Company changed its name to Hankook Tire in 1968. Hankook Tire established its first North American office in 1981, and a research and development facility 11 years later in Akron, Ohio. In 1999, Hankook became Ford's first Asian tire supplier and that same year, Hankook moved its headquarters to Wayne, New Jersey.
Shop our online tire catalog to browse our selection of Hankook tires.
Hankook Tire is committed to ensuring value for customers and to providing top-notch products and superior customer service across the country. The company's mission statement consists of five goals:
Hankook Tire manufactures a variety wide enough to fit just about any driver's needs, because Hankook tires are driving emotion.
Hankook Tire is a leader in the replacement tires market for a reason. When you're ready for new tires, contact us online speak with one of our experts who will help you choose a durable set of tires from our stock of Hankook tires.
For repairs and tires near Boone, NC - look to Custom Muffler Tire and Quick Lube. Our tire and auto shop offers quality repairs and affordable tires to drivers throughout Watauga County, North Carolina. Our convenient location in Boone, NC makes it easy to find a quality car care center you can trust. Custom Muffler Tire and Quick Lube is a certified NAPA AutoCare Center, so we are able to provide the benefits of an established national entity while maintaining the personal touch of a family owned business. Since 1984, we've been a family owned business delivering honest and professional auto repair and auto maintenance services. Custom Muffler Tire and Quick Lube employs ASE-certified mechanics that can handle your repair and maintenance needs as well as offer competitive prices on name brand tires. Browse our site and then give us a call to schedule your next service.


text: Feature wall mural art for private residence on courtyard feature wall. The concept behind was to create a tranquil zen space in the home for both living and entertaining guests. The colour scheme had to match the interior design, and the overall artwork had to utilise the water feature in the centre.


text:
"The fact is that Tectura had a system that could simply do everything, and then some. So we chose that."
The installs at the stadium were managed manually using "cigar boxes" and paper accounts. At the same time the merchandise shop, Shoppen, at Brøndby Stadium had no stock control system. In time, ambitions increased to having a combined payment and commerce system to manage Shoppen, the stands, the sponsor lounge and also the café that was to be built.
Brøndby IF, one of the largest soccer clubs in Denmark, was founded in 1964, and a year later, the first primitive stadium was ready for use. Since then, Brøndby Stadium has been constructed in eight stages, and the ninth stage in 2006 includes a new leisure centre covering 8,200 square meters. The stadium seats 29,000 spectators, 23,400 of them under cover. In 1987, Brøndby IF was the second soccer club in the world to be listed on a stock exchange.
When the referee blows the halftime whistle at Brøndby Stadium, a new match starts at the refreshment stands where as many as 30,000 spectators all battle to purchase beverages and hotdogs at once. As a result, there were an incredible number of lightning fast transactions with thousands of kroner in cash ending up in an unsecure and confusing "cigar box" system with books kept on ruled A4 pads. On top of that, this stall work is managed by volunteer Brøndby fans.
"We wanted to find a system that would allow us to take advantage of all available options. The system would need to be capable of dealing with everything, no matter how crazy the ideas we might come up with."
Thus when the stadium shop, Shoppen, which sells Brøndly merchandise, needed an improved stock control system it was only natural to widen ambitions somewhat and look for a payment system which could assist the feted soccer club take control of payments and stocks in the whole stadium.
"We sat down for a brainstorming session to determine where we wanted to be in five or ten years," explains Anders Bjerregaard, Project Manager, Brøndby IF. "We quickly decided we wanted cash register terminals everywhere. We wanted to find a system that would allow us to take advantage of all available options. The system would need to be capable of dealing with everything, no matter how crazy the ideas we might come up with."
Brøndby IF had recently purchased a finance system to manage members and sponsors (CRM). However, the company nevertheless decided to go for a point of sale solution from Tectura based on Microsoft Dynamics NAV and LS Retail.
"The fact is that Tectura had a system that could simply do everything, and then some. So we chose that," says Anders Bjerregaard.
Tectura has developed an interface to Brøndby IF's finance system, and, using Microsoft Dynamics NAV as the hub, has connected touch screens with LS Retail in Shoppen with Dankort terminals, which can also be used for Brøndby's own card. The terminals can be used with magnetic stripe and smart cards – and can even be fitted with barcode readers.
"The sponsors have a barcode on their cards, and in the course of the summer we will be issuing new cards with magnetic stripes to all our members. The idea is that within the coming year they will be able to upload cash to their cards and use membership and sponsor cards throughout the stadium," Anders Bjerregaard explains.
Anders Bjerregaard is especially enthusiastic about the touch screens at cash registers, as they can be easily configured to the exact product groups sold at each location.
"We can have them exactly the way we want them. Although we are planning to combine the present beverage and hotdog stands into larger refreshment stands, we will still have just a small range of products, so we can assign a separate button to each product. Things must be as simple as possible, and I think we will succeed in this," says the Brøndby IF Project Manager, who believes that the volunteers can learn to use the cash register terminals in a mere twenty minutes.
"It will considerably speed up service and improve working conditions for the volunteers manning the stands," he says.
"Then, we have a fantastic statistical tool to see what is being sold, and where, and when. We are greatly looking forward to this." Although the rows of seats at Brøndby Stadium and at the National Stadium are too narrow to accommodate sellers among the public during the game without inconveniencing them, Brøndby has still ensured that the system is prepared for wireless Dankort and club card terminals.
"This may involve popcorn sellers or even a mobile draught beer machine," says Brøndby IF's project manager.
お問い合わせはこちら+81 03 5156 9888
Download the Brondby IF Success Story
© Tectura Corporation 2019. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Pain Treatment Clinic
Delray Beach
4600 Linton Blvd, Suite 210
Delray Beach FL 33445
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Services Offered:
Phуѕісаl Thеrару
Stеrоіd Knee Injесtіоn
Gеnісulаr Nеrvе Blосk
Rаdіоfrеquеnсу Ablation оf Gеnісulаr Nеrvе
Lumbаr Epidural
Lumbаr Fасеt Injесtіоn
MILD Procedure
SI Jоіnt Injесtіоn
Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation
Coolief SI Joint Cooled RF
Insurance Coverage
Will insurance cover the cost of my treatment or procedure?
Our Results
Our treatments get results you can see. Visit our Before & After Gallery.
About Us:
Welcome to our Florida, Delray Beach Pain Center. Our goal is for you to experience care that focuses on your whole health. Our Delray Beach Pain Center offers the convenience of a wide array of specialized care and services — where thoughtful staff and Board Certified physicians are always ready to prioritze your health needs and restore you back to full health.


text:
SPORTS-minded youngsters at a Midland school were put through their paces by former Olympic sprinter Kathy Cook.
Kathy, who was one of Britain's best female sprinters, was at Burnt Tree Primary School, in Hill Road, Tividale, to assess the running talents of pupils.
Her visit was arranged after the school earned itself a master class from a top athlete by winning a SPAR Sprints Initiative competition as part of a nationwide scheme to identify and nurture the next generation of UK sprinters and encourage participation.
Kathy bagged three bronze medals from the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games and also won gold in the 1978, 1982 and 1986 Commonwealth Games.
A total of 26 pupils were picked by their teachers for an assessment session with Kathy, who now works as a teacher herself and lives in Walsall.
Lisa Harper, media manager for London-based Fast Track, the promoters of the initiative, led a question and answer session with Kathy, who was joining youngsters at a gym session to show them stretching exercises, pass on tips and view their performances.
Lisa said: "The SPAR programme aims to develop and maintain a strong infrastructure that will increase participation at all levels, improve the skills and standards of both the athletes and coaches and deliver a long term strategy that will ensure the UK maintains its status as a world class sprinting nation.
"The event was set up to give the kids a fun couple of hours, get them interested in sprinting and promote the initiative."


text:
I hear, on a daily basis, "you make it look so easy". Well, I can tell you that it was not easy for me. Many times I wanted to give up or quit and even had my own family members ask why I still dance? Get a real job they said, dancing will never pay the bills. Well, I realize that I will never get rich teaching dancing. Believe me, after 34 years teaching people dance, it was never my intention to get rich. My wealth is seeing how happy everyone is when they master a dance move, learn a new technique, increase confidence and social acceptance and above all find the courage to expand other areas of their lives or try something they never thought ever possible.
Let's be frank, some people hate their jobs or situation, seem to be stuck in a rut or just can't find the strength needed to make any changes to make life easier. Dancing has done it for me and I see it every day when teaching people to dance. Whether you learn to Salsa dance, Waltz or even Swing, dancing has the power to change people.
Teaching people to dance is extremely rewarding and is very personal because I get to know just about every aspect of a person. Personalities are vast and I find it challenging to find the right way to reach each one of my students. I carry their problems and struggles with me always. I've laughed and even cried with my students. Which makes my job even more important. Whether its a couple here only for a few short hours working on a "first dance" or someone who is looking to improve their health, meet people, or just want to have some more fun, or even seeking a hobby, the benefits of ballroom dancing are vast.
My journey has brought me here to Colonial Heights and a cute little studio that was neglected for way too long. I find it so rewarding and relaxing to come to work every day to this wonderful world away from the hustle and bustle of the life so many leave to come see me and share a laugh and a dance lesson. It does my heart good and my soul proud to see students travel from all areas of Virginia. Not only local but as far away as Virginia Beach and Norfolk. We have friends travel from Richmond, Chesterfield, Prince George County and beyond just to come dance and take a lesson.
Please know that we here at Dancemasters Ballroom Dance Studio want you to feel welcome when you visit. Even if you're brand new we welcome everyone from near and far with open arms. Ballroom dancing is a religion to some and once you enter into our ballroom whether its Foxtrot, Swing or even Salsa, Disco or Country Western, we want your experience to last you a lifetime. That's why its so important to do some research before choosing an instructor. Are they licensed or certified? Can the studio accommodate your schedule and have they help you set goals for your individual needs? Do they make learning to dance easy and fun? Are you seeing results quickly and does your instructor have a lesson plan? Are they on time and seem to have your best interest in mind? Before spending upwards of $125 per hour for instruction, don't you think its wise to "check out" credentials of the person or studio you're about to invest in?
Learning to dance starts with the basics of course. Its going to take anywhere from 3 to 6 months to feel confident and comfortable. Of course, the more time you invest in the beginning the better the retention rate and the faster you'll progress. You can't expect to progress if you don't practice. Learning to dance is a skill that lasts a lifetime as long as you practice and use it often. The basics are the most important of all. Done correctly, whichever dance you do, will make learning all other step patterns easy. When a student is not taught properly or allowed to develop bad habits will carry these habits throughout and will make it that much more difficult to correct later.
We could all benefit from learning to dance and I believe the everyone should take ballroom dance lessons at some point in there life. There are many ways to go about learning and everyone is different. If group classes are your choice, you can't expect to get the same benefits as with taking private lessons. Group classes don't offer personal attention and most times you don't spend enough time on one dance to perfect or master the dance. You can expect to pick up a few new moves but won't master the nuances of leads or characteristics of the dance especially if the series is less than 8 hours of instruction.
Sometimes, we learn to dance for someone else but quickly find that the benefits of dancing touch all of us one way or the other. Believe me, if I can you can. So, get up and get dancing!


text:
Free Watch Despicable Me 2 (2013) Full Movie Megashare Stream Free | Free Watch Despicable Me 2 (2013) Full Movie Online Free No Download
Story: Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
Directors: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
Writers: Ken Daurio (screenplay), Cinco Paul (screenplay)
Stars: Steve Carell, Ken Jeong, Kristen Wiig
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
THE BUZZ: While we're unsure what Gru is up to in the sequel to the runaway worldwide hit, we do know that the Minions have a spin-off movie slated for 2014 as Illumination Entertainment (the production company behind this budding franchise as well as The Lorax) has become Universal's most reliable entity. Scoring Al Pacino to voice Gru's foe is a casting coup - not like kids would know him from Adam, or Gru.Free Watch Despicable Me 2 (2013) Full Movie Megashare Stream Free


text:
Style! Location! Comfort! Beach 4 Home
Welcome to 43 Sixth Lane- a beautiful home with artistic flair tucked away on a no exit street ( no traffic) in a quiet area of west end Wasaga Beach. Take a stroll through the trees at the end of the lane to reach lovely Beach 4 within minutes. This home has everything you need to find peace and relaxation- just move in! Renovated with a brand new kitchen and appliances ( stove, fridge, dishwasher) , 2 bathrooms ( one on each level), an large open living room with high ceiling decorated with an eclectic mix of the rustic and modern styles, a large Master Bedroom on the upper level, as well as 2 other spacious bedrooms. From the kitchen you enter an enclosed porch which runs the length of the home at the back - an excellent space for large family gatherings rain or shine. Rear yard is very private. Front drive will accommodate several cars. Visit this home soon to appreciate its style and location! $599,000.00 #1028


text:
This is a modern shrub rose, and like many of the modern roses, it's unfortunately lacking in fragrance. Still, it's a lovely rose to look at, and adds a nice splash of color to the garden. You will get a repeat flowering later in the season, with any luck.
Just make sure you deahead it, and remove old blooms to help encourage it to repeat. The knockout was originally marketed as "self cleaning", which is to say no deahdeading required. However, experience has shown that you definitely improve the flowering qualities by picking off spent blooms. Easy care, this has a reasonably compact growth habit, and looks at its best in a mass planting.
Copyright© 2007-2019 All Rights Reserved. Website design by AJ's Design Lab
All pictures on this website are protected by copyright. Most images are owned by Rosesgalore.com. The remainder are either in public domain, or used with permission. If you find an image on this website that you feel is in breach of copyright, please contact us with the page URL.


text:
We are so humbled to announce that our Refuge for Women Chicago area home will open on October 10! This means that the house is ready and we will begin accepting applications. The vision for opening a Refuge home in our Chicago area began through a New Name prayer group several years ago.
Refuge for Women was birthed through prayer, it has advanced through prayer and it will be sustained through prayer. Please join us in praying each day, for the next 30 days, as we move towards our Oct 10th opening date. We will post our daily prayer on our Refuge for Women FB page at 10am each day.


text:
24 plastic bottles made of 24 backpacks, 24 hours are filled with the care of life
- Author:Megan
- Release on :2018-08-30
The topic of environmental protection can be discussed for 100 years. Cross-border environmental protection in all walks of life is not new, especially for the fashion industry.
Recently, a China-focused recycling pioneer brand Howbottle teamed up with Coca-Cola and ONE fund to launch three type of fashional backpack made of 24 plastic bottles, known as 24 backpacks.
Recently, a China-focused recycling pioneer brand Howbottle teamed up with Coca-Cola and ONE fund to launch three type of fashional backpack made of 24 plastic bottles, known as 24 backpacks.
The name of the origin is not only because the backpack is made of 24 plastic bottles, but also because 24 hours is relief supplies to the disaster area people's time, and each sold 24 backpacks, you can afford a disaster relief tent. HowBottle wants to use the number 24 to fill every 24 hours of your life with care.
In addition to the profound name, the backpack material and design is also quite good. The fabric of the backpack comes from the RPET fabric which comes from recycled plastic bottles, waterproof and tear-resistant, creating a new concept in the field of regeneration, effectively reducing waste.
Three 24 packs of two tote bags and one shoulder bag. In the design, the two tote bags can be changed into a bundle or a shoulder bag depending on the scene, while the one-shoulder bag is equipped with a side pouch that can be removed for individual use. Each of the 24 bags has a "blue cloth", the cloth from the Yaan earthquake relief tents used in relief.
Adidas, like Howbottle, uses recycled plastic to make garment shoes and bags. In 2016, Adidas made a jersey from a plastic bottle picked up from the Indian Ocean for use by the Real Madrid team in the Spanish league. In order to further protect the marine environment, Adidas and environmental protection company Parley for the Oceans teamed up to turn marine trash into Super sneakers Ultra Boost. Since its launch, 1 million pairs have been sold.
The topic of environmental protection has been discussed since the 60 's, and gradually launched a variety of environmental protection campaigns, now nearly 60 years. From the point of view of China plastic bottle manufacturers, plastic bottles play an irreplaceable role in life, we have no way to completely reject the use of plastic bottles, all we can do is to improve the recycling efficiency of plastic bottles, to minimize environmental damage and pollution.