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Well, when winter comes, it FUCKING comes in full force.
Hello -22 degrees–you're NOT welcome.
Good thing for cozy, faux fur jackets. (And snow tires, too?)
Anyway, HAPPY MONDAY, guys.
How was everyone's weekend? Mine was very relaxing. If you we're following on Snap/Insta, you already know we were celebrating my best friend, Victoria's birthday.
We usually always do a spa-type thing for her birthday. It's something about December and spas. I don't know what it is, but maybe it's the rush of the holiday's that makes us want to go? Everyone's always rushing around, and super busy during the month of December, so it's nice to take a weekend, and escape to the spa. It's a great way to slow down.
We literally just sat in each other presence, sipped on herbal teas, chatted about everything, and caught up on real life. No social media (okay, not too much social media). I wanted to bring you guys along, because the spa was beautiful! We also had massages and pedicures done.
If you're looking for a good gift for someone, or even just a weekend getaway, The Double Tree Fallsview Resort, is stunning. (Btw, this is NOT sponsored.) Just sharing what I loved. It's a very cozy atmosphere. You can even grab a glass of wine at the bar, and bring it to the lobby, where there are couches by the fireplace. SO CUTE, and very much my kinda vibes.
By now, you guys should know that I'm a sucker for sequins, fringe, leather, or faux fur. I'll wear it anywhere and anytime. I mean, they never seem to go out of season. Even if it does, somehow I'll bring them back. They're major staples in my wardrobe.
So, naturally I'm obsessed with this coat…
The green colour makes this kinda…festive? I would normally opt for a black one, but for some reason, I was drawn to the green.
It's the perfect coat for the holidays, and to dress up/down an outfit. I've literally got on a super casual outfit–grey jeans, and a grey blouse, but throw on the coat, and instantly you look slight more put together.
Also, it's great for not ruining a nice outfit with a bulky jacket. There's nothing I hate more, than bulky winter jackets over nice dresses. I know, sometimes the weather is a bit unbearable, and those bulky jackets are needed. But, for milder (fall-ish) weather, you can still get away with wearing this coat.
Side-story: I wore this coat during fashion week in New York a couple winters ago, and nearly died. It was like -30 in the middle of February. Never again. Sometimes, sometimes you have to say f*ck it, and keep warm in ugly, bulky, winter jackets. (For the sake of our health…) Right?
What are some staples you guys love wearing? Like I said in my previous post, I pick a few good pieces, and wear them all winter. No fuss.
Also, is anyone else freaking out that Christmas is THIS weekend??
Howww does the year go by so quickly? Check out the holiday gift guide, if you're still looking for gifts! This year, I'm being slightly lazy, and gifting a lot of wine. I mean, who doesn't love getting a good bottle of wine? So practical.
And on that note, I'm going to pour myself some ginger tea, and settle in for the night.
Check out Snapchat–Just made tilapia in an avocado-lime sauce! SO GOOD. Pairs well with a glass of Riesling. 😉
Okay–chat soon.
Xx, kim
Faux Fur Coat (sold out, similar here.)


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Peace of mind is elusive in today's world. Many people multitask and practically everyone is bombarded by sensory overload, some of which is noted and some, such as electromagnetic smog and exposures to radioactivity, make an impact that is real but ill-defined. Some high tech pollution causes the aura to juxtapose and constant stress of this type can take its toll. Yarrow is believed to help the aura whereas some herbs support mental calm and relaxation of the nervous system.
Hibiscus Elixir, 4 oz.
This formula is rich in free radical scavenging anti-oxidants and herbs that strengthen the heart and nourish the blood. It was developed to help regulate electrolytes and heart rhythm. It pacifies deranged vata and promotes better regeneration during sleep by reducing restlessness due to vata.
Contains: Hibiscus Flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa, Goji Berry (Lycium chinesis), Hawthorn Berry (Crataegus monogyna), Haritaki Fruit (Terminalia chebula), Manjistha Root (Rubia cordifolia), Beet whole plantBeta vulgaris), Arjun Bark (Terminalia arjuna), Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceous), Ginkgo Leaf (Ginkgo biloba), Tamarind Fruit Tamarindus indica), Tienchi Ginseng Root (Panax notoginseng), Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamonum cassia), Cayenne Fruit (Capsicum annum), Dragon"s Blood Resin (Croton lechleri), Shilajit, jaggery, in distilled water, organic alcohol, organic jaggery, and pure vegetable glycerin.
Holy Basil Extract, 2 oz.
"Tulsi" means "the incomparable one" and holy basil is one of the most revered herbs in India. It is a rasayana herb, often used to calm, but it has the same high eugenol content of famous analgesics. Tulsi may therefore be a COX-2 inhibitor. It has also been found to lower blood sugar and cholesterol.
Contains: 1:4 extract of organically grown Ocimum sanctum leaf & flower in Distilled Water, Organic Alcohol, and Vegetable Glycerin.
Stress Ease, 90 tablets, 500 mg.
This formula supports the resiliency of the neuromuscular system so that margins for coping with the stress of modern life are widened. The herbs nurture the mind and calm the nerves.
Contains: Ashwagandha root, Withania somnifera; Bala root, Sida cordifolia; Vidari root, Ipomomea digitata; Brahmi leaf, Hydrocotyle asiatica; Amalaki fruit, Emblica officinalis; Guduchi herb, Tinospora cordifolia; Gokshura herb, Tribulus terrestris; Shatavari root, Asparagus racemosus; Shankha Pushpi herb, Evolvulus alsinoides; Anantamul root, Hemidesmus indicus; Arjuna bark, Terminalia arjuna; Banslochan stem, Bambusa arundinacea; Licorice root, Glycyrrhiza glabra; Kapi Kacchu seed, Mucuna pruriens; Ginger root, Zingiber officinale; Pippali fruit, Piper longum; Cardamom seed, Elettaria cardamomum; Mica, reduced iron.
Tranquil Mind, 90 tablets
Tranquil Mind is for vata types whose mental agitation interferes with sleep. It reduces the restlessness and other vata derangements that disturb the nervous system but it can be used for all dosha imbalances.
Contains: Jatamansi root, Nardostachys jatamansi; Tagara root, Valeriana wallichi; Bhringaraj leaf, Eclipta alba; Scullcap herb, Scutellaria lateriflora; Passion flower, Passiflora incarnata; Guduchi herb, Tinospora cordifolia; Chamomile flower, Matricaria recutita; Brahmi leaf, Hydrocotyle asiatica; Shankha Pushpi herb, Evolvulus alsinodes; Ashwagandha root, Withania somnifera; Vidari root, Ipomomea digitata; Licorice root, Glycyhiza glabra; Pippali fruit, Piper longum; reduced iron.
Tulsi, 100 Vegicaps, 450 mg.
Tulsi or holy basil is one of the most important herbs in the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia. It is an ingredient in many formulas but is offered here as a single herb. Studies find it helpful in the management of hepatitis, tuberculosis, malaria, and a host of other diseases. It is relaxing because of its antispasmodic effects. It improves transport of oxygen and seems to have estrogen lowering effects.
Contains: Tulsi, Ocimum sanctum in vegetarian capsules.
Yarrow Tea, 5 oz.
Yarrow was used by Hildegard of Bingen to prevent metastases. Medical doctors in Europe who practice "Hildegard Medicine" also give yarrow before patients are exposed to radiation, whether used for diagnostic or treatment purposes. It can be consumed as a tea, added to wine, or used in a sitz bath.
Yarrow, 14 pages
Contains: organic Achillea millefolium flowers.
Yin Elixir, 4 oz.
This formula combines some of the world"s most famous female tonic herbs with adaptogens as well as rasayana herbs. It can be used by women during both puberty and menopause as well as by anyone coming off hormone replacement therapy. It offers the additional benefits of having some gentle detoxifying and immune enhancing properties along with support for the brain and neurological system. Anyone who has been exposed to excitotoxins, venom, infections of the brain and nervous system can consider this tonic for long-term use.
Contains: Proprietary blend of Asparagus racemosus root OG, Rhodiola rosea root OG, Cimicifuga racemosa root OG, Dioscorea villosa, fresh root WC, Pfaffia paniculata root WC, Hemidesmus indicus root OG, Curcuma zedoaria rhizome OG, Glycyrrhiza glabra root, and honey in distilled water, organic alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.
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Relationship Dreams
Dreams act as a screen on which our true feelings for others can be revealed. Even if we tend to think of ourselves as solitary in temperament, dreams are always ready to show us differently. Awakening our senses to feelings we never knew existed.
We may not be immediately aware that a particular dream is focusing on a relationship. Often the dream will couch the theme in symbolic terms: money may indicate that the dreamer feels enslaved financially; or even emotionally, to his or her partner, or a member of the family; A ticking clock may suggest that something important or ominous will happen in a relationship. You make a phone call; you find you cannot get through to the person you are calling. In waking life, this might indicate that you are experiencing difficulties communicating to someone. Or they just cannot hear you and what you are trying to say to them.
Anger so often repressed during the day, can often manifest itself by exploding in a dream symbolically; Dams of water burst, or buildings explode in flames. Frustrations are often expressed through dreams about missing trains or buses; or a long and fruitless search for a missing item. Any dream about a never-ending task or where the dreamer feels impotent to control events around him/her; suggests an underlying anxiety about some aspect of everyday life. For example, a dreamer may find themselves feeling helpless, as dreadful things happen to friends or loved ones; or they may be faced with a desk piled high with an impossible amount of work.
We often wake up from dreams with a greater sense of the powerful feelings we have experienced; then of the narrative, landscape or even the people of our dreams. In many cases, the violent emotions of our dreams – fear, frustration, anger, envy; are expressions of the feelings we often repress during the day. There can be many reasons for this. Feelings of inadequacy, or out of politeness. So say for instance, after a bad day at work; you dream of attacking one of your colleagues. It does not necessarily mean that you wish to do them harm; but simply as a means of expressing your frustration.
In dreams about family, the symbolism tends to be more literal. If you dream that you are a child again, this may signify that you feel unable to break free from parental ties, or that you are particularly dependent upon one parent. Dreams about our own children tend to be anxious. New parents often dream of losing their babies in a crowd or accidentally smothering them. These are not messages that we are bad parents, merely indications of our anxieties. For example; can we face the responsibilities of parenthood? Do we deserve the privileged charge that has been laid upon our shoulders?
Romantic dreams may reflect a dreamers dissatisfaction with the state of his or her love life. Sometimes we dream about current relationships, which then become distorted by the dream. Perhaps to help us explore the relationship from another perspective. Strangers may appear to represent a particular characteristic of your partner that the dream is encouraging you to examine more closely.
Optimistic or happy dreams often occur when we are at our most stressed. It is the mind's way of compensating for the trials and pressures of every day life. In extreme circumstances they can sustain hope during periods of bleak depression. Many survivors of the Nazi concentration camps of the Second World War reported that they experienced intensely happy dreams, filled with colour, images of their families, plentiful food and luxurious surroundings, all of which contrasted sharply with the conditions they lived in under the Third Reich.
Dreams will often highlight our own deep-felt insecurities about a partner's behaviour. For example, if we see a feather on the air escaping our grasp every time we reach for it. This may be illustrating that we need more affection in the relationship. By carefully interpreting the messages of relationship dreams, we can tackle and solve the problems that they raise, and at the same time build on the positive aspects of the relationship through self understanding.


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An avocado a day can keep cholesterol at bay, study suggests
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Published Friday, January 9, 2015 9:25AM EST
Eating one avocado per day as part of a moderate-fat diet can improve cholesterol levels, according to researchers from the American Heart Association who worked with overweight and obese individuals in a small-scale study.
The research team set out to see what would happen if saturated fatty acids from the typical American diet were replaced with avocados, which contain unsaturated fat.
They put the 45 overweight or obese participants -- who were between the ages of 21 and 70 -- on three different diets intended to lower cholesterol.
In the beginning, the dieters consumed 34 per cent of their daily calories from fat sources, 51 per cent from carbohydrates, and 16 per cent from protein -- an allocation which researchers say mirrors an average American diet.
After two weeks on this diet, researchers placed each participant randomly on one of three cholesterol-lowering diets until each person had followed each of the three diets for a total of five weeks, each.
They stuck to a regime that was either low-fat with no avocado, moderate fat with one avocado per day, or a moderate fat diet without avocado.
In the two moderate-fat diets, 34 per cent of calories came from fat, with 17 per cent from monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and the lower fat dieters sourced 24 per cent of their calories from fat with 11 per cent coming from MUFAs.
Following the moderate fat diet with the daily avocado resulted in a drop in 'bad cholesterol,' low-density lipoprotein (LDL), of 13.5 mg/dL on average, when compared to readings taken after having followed the average American diet.
Compared to baseline readings taken after having followed the average American diet, following the moderate fat diet without the avocado resulted in an 8.3 mg/dL drop in LDL levels and the lower fat diet resulted in a drop of 7.4 mg/dL.
"This was a controlled feeding study, but that is not the real-world," says Kris Etherton, Ph.D., R.D., senior study author and Chair of the American Heart Association's Nutrition Committee and Distinguished Professor of Nutrition at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park, Pennsylvania. "So it is a proof-of-concept investigation. We need to focus on getting people to eat a heart-healthy diet that includes avocados and other nutrient-rich food sources of better fats."
The study was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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An unauthorised broadcaster interfered in a police chase in Victoria last Tuesday, forcing the officers concerned to call off their chase of two men suspected of being involved in an armed robbery.
The detectives from East Gippsland were investigating an incident in Sale. The pirate broadcaster is believed to be operating from the East Gippsland area, a police notice said.
The broadcaster impersonated a police officer during the chase which began after an alleged attempt at robbery in a shop in Sale, according to a report in the Brisbane Times.
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OHS Act
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- Highlights of Changes Effective June 1, 2018
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One of the greatest moments in all of my travels---entering Red Square for the first time. The photo doesn't do it justice. The sky was a deep purple as Kelley and Rhonda took us to the Square. It was an absolutely stunning sight. And of course it would have been hard to believe, for most of my life, that the day would come when we would be able to just walk right into Red Square, Moscow.
St. Basil's Cathedral at night. It looked a lot smaller than I was expecting. I thought there should be a golf hole behind it...looked like a minature golf set.
Marco and his buddy (and teammate) Dave Simpson. I'm sure he's a better photographer than I am.
The colors were so vibrant. That was a big surprise to me, considering our stereotype of Russia being bleak.
One side of Red Square.
Lenin's mausoleum.
The walls of the Kremlin.
GUM department store.
Inside the Kremlin walls.
Near the Museum of History I believe. Marco liked that place. He likes history like his Dad.
A photo in the museum commemorating WWII. Nobody lost more people than Russia in that war.
Even the ceiling makes a bad photographer look good.
Marco riding a pony in Siberia.
Marco in Chelyabinsk, Russia in the foothills of the Ural Mountains.
I've always had a love affair with cathedrals and churches.
In St. Petersburg, formerly known as Leningrad.
Me in front of St. Basil's Cathedral in the daytime. I scored a 3 under par.


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From Japanese cooking, to wearing a kimono, to learning samurai swordsmanship, to dining with geisha- Amnet can help you make it happen.
From Japanese cooking, to wearing a kimono, to learning samurai swordsmanship, to dining with geisha- Amnet can help you make it happen.
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Samurais were part of the Japanese military in the past.
For a samurai, it was indispensable to master martial arts and military tactics.
They followed the philosophy called bushido, and they obeyed absolutely as well as devoting themselves to their lords.
In this program, you will learn samurai spirits and skills from martial artists. You will be able to practice the arts of samurai while dressed in traditional clothing.
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1. Meditation, Bow
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3. Learning Bushido and Samurai Tools such as swords
4. Learning Swordsmanship
5. Meditation, Bow
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Thank You!
Another Chuckanut 50k is added to the history books. 22 years running, there are many stories to be told. This year we were once again honored to have a solid group of volunteers pull together all of the race day specifics and make for an awesome day. The field was stacked with returning champs, 156 first timers and many multi-year finishers. Each person brings their special piece to the day and everyone walks away with stories. Coming together for an event in spite of wind, rain and any other life challenges that may otherwise stand in the way is what creates awesome history. Thank you to everyone that was a part of this day.
Months leading up to the Chuckanut 50k Heather Anderson and I are putting our heads together and figuring out details from permits to port-potties and I greatly appreciate all of the time and effort she has put into the event in both in 2013 and 2014. Through her communications and recruiting the Chuckanut 50k race has an awesome crew of volunteers manning aid stations, street crossing guards, marking the course, setting up, tearing down, medical aid at the finish, cleaning coolers, serving soup… There are many hands needed to make everything happen on race day and we are super appreciative for the community that rallies to make an awesome day for us and the runners.
Our 2014 Sponsors and Supporters had a bit of excitement just before the runners returned to our finish line. While runners cruised through the trees, tents were literally flying around the parking lot finish area due to crazy wind gusts. The crew rallied and pulled together what felt like a welcoming finish line in spite of having to put away most of awesome set up that was planned. We have a consistent group of sponsors year after year and I'm ever thankful that each one connects with the race and adds to the event from prize purse contributions, to products, prizes and presence. They support the running community in many ways and draw inspiration for their products from these events and the participants.
We are always thankful for Glenn Tachiyama's presence. He's got his key spots along the course and I think people are starting to know where to look for him. His keen eye for runners' emotions and the beauty in landscape set his images apart. Have a look on his SITE to find your moment.
Another photographer took the time to capture different points along the course. Grant Mattice shared this LINK with me and was happy to have it shared with the racers.
The Pacific Northwest has beautiful tree lined trails and plenty of rain and wind to challenge their strength. One week prior to the race start I counted at least 10 trees down on the course. By race day they were all removed thanks to the efforts of local trail crews and the parks department. There are so many aspects to pulling off a successful race, and having a clear course is primary.
All of us would look rather silly if the runners didn't join us at the start line. The commitment to train for and show up on race day is huge and nothing makes me happier than seeing the registration fill in a few hours, the look of excited runners at packet pickup and the huge smile that fills each face as you cross the finish line. The constant support of the running community year after year for the Chuckanut 50k is encouraging and much appreciated by this RD.
Mark your calendars! March 21, 2015 - the third weekend in March. The 23rd running of the Chuckanut 50k. Registration will open January 9 on UltraSignUp.


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Reviews from our guests who have attended one of Private Eye on Seattle's Ghost or True Crime tours
I'm a bit of a tour junkie and have taken most of the guided tours Seattle has to offer. I've now taken three tours by Jake over the past three years and believe she is up there with the best tour guides in Seattle. She picks you up in a white van that is very comfortable and takes you to popular neighborhoods and neighborhoods tourists would not normally go. She has rich and well researched stories and nice pacing. She offers the right balance of local history and ghost/crime gossip. I really enjoy Jake's tours and would recommend to anyone.
Jesse, Jan 20 2013 Tripadvisor
We took a visiting guest on this tour... It was highly entertaining. Jake has a theatrical and fun way of presenting information and she has some good information on real Seattle crime history...Because it is all driving, though, it is a great tour for older visitors. Highly recommended.
Cherie, Yelp May 5 2012
"The Seattle you never knew"
Wonderful, entertaining and interesting tour! Jake is extremely knowledgeable and so very nice. She answered all of our questions and really gave us a view into Seattle that you won't get any where else. We were a first time visitor to Seattle from Australia and a 20+ year resident of Seattle and she really managed to engage us. Highly recommended!!
Cristina July 17 2013 Tripadvisor
"Fabulous Ghostly Tales & Historic Stories"
Haunted happenings ghost tour in Seattle as told by Jake is absolutely wonderful. Jake is extremely knowledgeable. You learn Seattle's ghostly history and travel to haunted places,....As a lifelong Seattle resident Jake knows the ghostly past and tells little known facts about the past. The tour is about 3 hours long with several ghostly stops. Jake does not work to the clock but rather takes the time to share her knowledge with you. It was an enjoyable, interesting tour that everyone needs to experience.
DeeDee June 4 2013 Tripadvisor
"5 star a great insight to Seattle"
Jake is an excellent tour guide who is informative about the famous and infamous attractions that the Capitol Hill area of Seattle has to offer. She took us to various areas of the neighbourhood and we really saw a different side to Seattle which was a real eye opener for us. We were taken to Kurt Cobains house, Volunteer park and Jimi Hendrix's old school. All really interesting sites to my husband who loves his music....All in all an entertaining and informative look around the Capitol hill area and well worth the full price any day.
Scousemcmouse, Manchester UK August 4 2012
Thanks so much for a great tour! My folks have thanked me over and over for taking them and when they visit again they want to take the other tours! It was a great day.
Elaine Feb 5 2011 via email
Thank you so much for the "killer" tour last night Jake! Our group had a phenomenal time. Educational, intriguing, and just flat out fun!
Ayla Jan 17 2011 via email
I went on the Seattle Spirit Tour last night and really enjoyed it. The tour around Seattle with Jake was informative and with a nice balance of fun, seriousness, and respect. I heard a lot that I didn't know, and everything I was aware of she was spot-on about. I liked that she dressed up in a vampire-style costume, too. All in all an enjoyable evening appropriate for the art on display and the time of year.
Bruce Oct 22 2010 Frye Museum private tour
"The Mystery tour went so well. Everyone just loved it. I think it is a keeper. She was so good --prepared, well-planned, articulate, knowledgeable and personable. She also incorporated history and landmarks in Seattle which broadened the topic and made it even more interesting."
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Retraining the Brain
In many circumstances, what we perceive to be reality isn't always correct especially when it involves others. We often think we know what others are thinking or why they did certain things when in actuality, we really don't have a clue. And for some strange reason, for many of us, our initial reaction to actions or comments leans towards the negative side of things. After doing this enough times, it tends to get us down. Sometimes, we just need to retrain our thought process to feel better.
Here's what we mean…
Let's say you're a guy who asks a girl out on a date and she says "No." For some guys, that's devastating. When that rejection happens they find themselves looking inward for the fault. They immediately begin thinking there's something wrong with them. They have thoughts like "I'm too ugly", "She's out of my league" or "There's just something wrong with me."
As you can imagine, if he were to continue down this thought process consistently it would significantly tear down his confidence and his future performance would suffer as a result. The next time he asked a girl out, he wouldn't be firing on all cylinders and his results would probably be the same thus leading him farther into despair. If you were to ask him how those thoughts made him feel ranking himself between 1 and 10 (with 10 feeling Superlicious), he'd probably be somewhere south of 5.
If we spend a minute on this particular scenario and try to come up with other possible alternatives as to why this girl said "No" to his date, I bet we could come up with some great reasons. How about some of these… "She's already in a relationship", "She already has plans for that same night" or "She just got out of a relationship and doesn't want to start dating right away." There are many possibilities that have nothing to actually do with him. If he were to rank himself after thinking about these possible scenarios, his results would be much higher.
If you compare the two thought processes, one definitely makes the young man feel better about himself vs the other. The reality is, none of us know what the actual truth is. Even if she tells him the reason, that doesn't guarantee that he knows the real reason. If you don't know what someone else is thinking (no one ever does), then which scenario do you want to spend the most time on? The one that makes you feel better or worse? Hopefully better was your answer
You can follow this pattern in all aspects of life. If something has you down, try to see it from a different perspective. We've put together a "thought record" to help you do just that. Feel free to download and share it with others. After following the steps enough times, you'll become a pro at positive thinking and it will take a lot to knock you off your game.
Your brain is what releases the endorphins into your system. Remember… you determine your own happiness.


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Date: 4th March 2016
Employees and employers both increasingly want to work in an environment that offers them the flexibility to create a balance between work and other life commitments. Family, study, cultural commitments and transition to retirement are among the many reasons people may look for this flexibility. It's all about work-lifestyle balance, right?
As an employer it makes sense to consider requests from employees for more flexibility. Employees with the best work/life balance are more likely to work harder, faster and stay with you longer. You may also find offering flexible working is more attractive to job seekers, too.
There are many different flexible work arrangements. These are some of the most common.
Reduced or increased hours
It's up to you and your employee to agree on the number of hours they need to work to complete the job. They might ask to reduce their hours, and you might agree that they could still get their job done in less time. The resulting reduction in wage costs may have a positive impact on the business.
If an employee requests extra hours for extra pay, and you know there's enough extra work for them to do and don't think it will negatively impact their performance, you could increase their hours.
Flexible hours
You can give your employees a range of hours to work within, and they can choose the actual hours they work. For example, you could say work hours are anytime between 7am and 7pm, and your employees just need to complete eight hours of work between those hours.
In a job share, two people share the tasks and responsibilities of a full-time position. They are both employees, and need separate employment agreements. Each person works part-time, and is paid and entitled to leave according to their work pattern.
Working remotely
If technology and job type allow, you could allow employees to work from home or another location. This could be for an agreed number of days each week or month, or whenever they want to.
Paid study leave
If an employee's studying towards a qualification that relates to their job, you can agree to let them spend some of their work time each week studying, instead of carrying out their usual tasks.
Any employee can ask to work flexible hours. As a business owner, you must respond to a written request within a month of getting it. When you get a request to work flexibly, think about how it could affect your business. You may need several discussions with your worker to find an arrangement that suits both of you.
There are valid reasons to turn down a flexible working request, including that it may adversely affect other staff or your business.
More about approving or declining a request for flexible work arrangments: Emloyment NZ Flexible Work Guide.
You can always give it a go on a trial basis. If it's not working, be honest but be open to alternative solutions.
If you want to learn how flexible and diverse employment can help your business consider this free workshop coming to Christchurch 21 March 2016. The workshop has practical tools, tips and experiences to help you attract and retain the best workers using flexibility and diversity.
Where: Canterbury Polytechnic Institute of Technology, Wharekai, 130 Madras Street, Christchurch Central
When: 5.30-7.00pm, 21 March 2016.
For more information, or to register go to Eventbrite.
Employment NZ – Flexible Work Arrangments
Improving work-lifestyle balance
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New Years Eve Family Show and Ball Drop
A family friendly improv show ending with an early evening ball drop
Doors Open @ 6:30pm, Show Starts @ 7:00pm
Celebrate the start of the new year with a memorable, interactive, family-friendly-improv-show! We use audience suggestions and willing volunteers to create stories, characters, and songs in a one of a kind performance. Stick around for an early ball-drop and be home and in your pj's before midnight!
Will I get picked on by the comedians?
Absolutely not. Improv is about getting inspiration from the audience to help us invent scenes and songs on the spot. We celebrate your contribution to the show because you are part of it. Any volunteers we ask to join us onstage we GUARANTEE will be 110% cooler than they were when they were in their seat.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
There are no minimum age requirements for attendees. Typically shows are within a PG-13 rating. Our performances are improvised so the content is largely determined by the audience and the suggestions you give. We don't avoid "blue" humor but we try to be a little more creative with off-color suggestions than the obvious.
Do you have a late policy for seating?
Yes. Our shows begin promptly. If a performance is sold out, unused tickets will be released to the waitlist beginning at five minutes to curtain. Please arrive early so that your ticket is not re-sold. There are no refunds within 24 hours of show time. Exchanges for a comparable performance can only be made up to two hours prior to a given performance.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Street parking is available on Union and N Jay street by our Theatre. Parking is available in the lot behind Perecca's as well as other public lots within a short walk of the theatre. The lot directly across from us is reserved for the Rossi & Ditorro Funeral Home NOT AVAILABLE for parking. DO NOT park in the lot by JoJo's Auto Service or you will be towed. Find our more and see a detailed map of parking options available around us here.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can reach us at email@example.com with general inquiries or firstname.lastname@example.com with specific questions about the show times and details. You can also call us at 518-577-6726. We're also pretty good at getting back to your on Facebook messenger as well.
What's the refund policy?
Please contact us 7 days or more before day of show to be eligible for a full refund.


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I just can't believe that my beautiful little boy is turning 8.
He is turning into a little man right before my eyes. He's perticular about his hair, he loves to wear cologn, he has to have the right shirt. I am in big trouble.
The only thing I wish he would outgrow is his crazyness. I am ready for the day's when he's not bumping his head, or falling off things.
I should have seen this coming when he was riding a 2 wheeler with no training wheels at 3yrs old.
He's always been a no fear, wanna be big like my sissy kinda boy.
He's always been a no fear, wanna be big like my sissy kinda boy.
At least he still likes to cuddle with me, still wants hugs and kisses from me and daddy, and still thinks Im the prettiest girl in the whole wide world.
Just yesterday he was rushing out the door to go to the bus stop. He got all the way out to the driveway, dropped his bag and came running back. I asked what was wrong and he said nothing, then he hugged me and gave me a great big kiss.


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September Opportunity Zones (September 5th): The new tax law created Opportunity Zones. Basically, it allows one to roll capital gains from anything (real estate, stocks, etc.) into an Opportunity Zone Fund (aka an LLC that meets certain requirements) and defer the gain plus get a "step up" in basis. Interestingly, only the gain needs to be rolled, not the entire sales price of the sold assets. The opportunities are twofold: Sell your own assets and defer/step-up gain or set up an Opportunity Zone Fund and attract invest for qualifying (we'll discuss that) low income properties.
Blocker Corporations & Shared Appreciation Mortgages to Reduce UBIT aka "How to Run a Business Through a 401k, ROBS Discussion Included) (September 19): When you run a "continuous" trade/business through an IRA or 401k, you pay a high tax known as UBIT. Ditto when you borrow, with certain exceptions for 401k's. There are ways to reduce or eliminate this tax. We'll discuss how one client now runs half of his flips a Roth 401k-owned Blocker company. He dropped his tax rate from 37% to 21% AND is dumping six figures per year into his Roth 401k where it will not be taxed again for 2 generations. This is what Romney did with his SEP in the Caymans. We will also discuss Shared Appreciation Mortgages as an alternative to deal where your IRA partners and generates UBIT (e.g. – JV's on flips as the money partner). We will also address ROBS: Rollover Business Start-Ups.
Important Changes to the HUGE 20% "Pass-Thru Deduction": The Newly Issued Regulations in English (October 3rd). Section 199A aka the "Pass Thru Deduction" is probably the most small-business friendly tax code provision ever enacted. Business owners can write off up to 20% of the net income from each business. For example, if you have a "business" (definitions matter, not every for-profit activity rises to the level of a "business" – we'll discuss) that generates $100k of net income, you'd get a $20k write-off. Recent regulations both clarified and altered this important law. We'll discuss.
The (Rarely Heard) Truth about Series LLC's, Upsides and Downsides (October 17th). Series LLC's are sold as:
- 1) Providing superior asset protection to REI
- 2) Simpler to run than regular LLC's
- 3) Good for use out of state (e.g. – use DE Series in your state!)
It's hard to get good information on these because most people who know about them from a technical standpoint are also trying to sell them to you, so they have an incentive to be rather optimistic, to put it politely. I am not trying to sell you series llc's and will provide a far more objective overview than you've heard elsewhere.
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The Boston Red Sox have traded for closer Craig Kimbrel from the San Diego Padres in exchange for four prospects. If the Red Sox are rebuilding, they've done a great job at solidifying the back end of their bullpen by trading for Kimbrel. Kimbrel is just 27 years old and arguably the best closer in the game since 2010. For his career, the righty has a 1.63 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP. His strikeout numbers are ridiculous, as he has struck out 563 batters in 348 innings.
San Diego will acquire outfielder Manuel Margot, infielders Javier Guerra, Carlos Asuaje and left handed pitcher Logan Allen.
Margot is the best prospect the Padres received in the trade. The 20 year old hit .276 with 27 doubles, 9 triples, 6 home runs, with 50 RBI and 39 stolen bases this year in the minor leagues.
General consensus: Red Sox paid monster price for two years + option of a RP. CF Manuel Margot and SS Javier Guerra both have huge ceilings.
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Richie Hawtin and Loco Dice to Embark on North American Tour
With the help of NYC-based production school Dubspot, Richie Hawtin (pictured above) and Loco Dice […]
With the help of NYC-based production school Dubspot, Richie Hawtin (pictured above) and Loco Dice are launching an "educational" music and technology tour across North America, calling it CNTRL: Beyond EDM. The tour's daytime curriculum includes lessons by Richie Hawtin on using technology to control creativity and Loco Dice giving a how-to course on old-school DJing with modern technology. Other lessons will touch on the importance of sound quality, digital DJing, and using controllers. CNTRL will also feature a number of guest DJs and producers—such as Paco Osuna, Ean Golden, Josh Wink, tINI, Victor Calderone, Carl Craig, Seth Troxler, and Kevin Saunderson—who will lecture and perform alongside Richie Hawtin and Loco Dice on select dates. CNTRL begins on October 29 in Buffalo, NY, and then hits a number of colleges and universities throughout the East Coast, Midwest, and Canada, before wrapping up in Minneapolis on November 18. Below, you can check out the full list of dates and performers schuled to appear.
10/29Buffalo, NY — TBA // Town Ballroom*
10/30Syracuse, NY — Syracuse University // Westcott Theatre*
10/31Boston, MA — Berklee College of Music // RISE*
11/1Washington, DC — American University // EchoStage*
11/2Philadelphia, PA — Drexel University // Electric Factory**
11/3New York, NY — New York University // Webster Hall***
11/5Montreal, QC — McGill // SAT****
11/6London, ON — UW Ontario // London Music Hall****
11/7Windsor, ON — University of Windsor // Boom Boom Room*****
11/8Toronto, ON — TBA // The Hoxton*****
11/12Detroit, MI — Wayne State University // TV Bar******
11/13Urbana, IL — TBA // Canopy Club******
11/14Ann Arbor, MI — University of Michigan // Necto******
11/15Dayton, OH — University of Dayton // Masque*******
11/16Chicago, IL — Columbia College // The Metro*******
11/17Madison, WI — TBA // The Majestic Theater*******
11/18Minneapolis, MN — Slam Academy with UMN EDM Club // The Loft at Barfly*******
*Indicates date with Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice, Paco Osuna, Ean Golden
**Indicates date with Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice, Josh Wink, Ean Golden
*** Indicates date with Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice, tINI, Ean Golden
**** Indicates date with Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice, Victor Calderone, Ean Golden
***** Indicates date with Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice, Carl Craig, Ean Golden
****** Indicates date with Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice, Seth Troxler, Ean Golden
******* Indicates date with Richie Hawtin, Kevin Saunderson, Gaiser, Ean Golden


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General Aviation Frequently Asked Questions
- As a pilot, what maintenance can I do on an aircraft?
- What aircraft maintenance inspections are required to get my aircraft airworthy?
- How do I get authorisation to fly my aircraft to a maintenance engineer when it is overdue a scheduled maintenance inspection?
- When does an aircraft need weighing?
- Maintenance Outside New Zealand
As a pilot, what maintenance can I do on an aircraft?
Before you can start work on an aircraft, civil aviation rules require you to:
- Hold a current pilots licence with an appropriate rating for the aircraft.
- Be appropriately trained. This can be achieved by a declaration signed by an appropriately type-rated LAME stating that you have received instruction in how to perform the particular maintenance task.
- Be authorised by the aircraft owner.
Appendix A of Part 43 gives an extensive list of the maintenance tasks that may be performed by a pilot. Some tasks are precluded if special tools or equipment are required.
Rule 43.101 allows a pilot to make a written declaration certifying an aircraft for release to service in the appropriate maintenance records after performing the authorised pilot maintenance. Rule 43.69 requires full details of the maintenance task performed to be entered in the logbook first. Rule 43.105 covers the details required to be recorded in, which includes the release-to-service statement.
What aircraft maintenance inspections are required to get my aircraft airworthy?
The required scheduled aircraft maintenance inspections are covered in rule 91.605. These are:
- Annual and 100-hour inspection (rule 91.607) - every 12 months or 100 hours time in service, whichever occurs first.
- Radio station (rule 91.609) - within every 24-month period.
- Altimeter system and altitude reporting equipment (rule 91.611) - within every 24-month period
- following disturbance of the static pressure system, except where this is limited to system drains and self-sealing couplings
- where maintenance on the automatic pressure altitude reporting system may cause data errors
- SSR transponder (rule 91.613) - within every 24-month period.
- Emergency locator transmitter - within every 12-month period.
- Annual Review of Airworthiness - within every 12-month period.
While undergoing scheduled maintenance, the aircraft also needs to be checked by a LAME to ensure that all applicable airworthiness directives have been complied with.
How do I get authorisation to fly my aircraft to a maintenance engineer when it is overdue a scheduled maintenance inspection?
Provided that the inspection period has not lapsed more than 10% past the scheduled date or hours, a delivery flight can be made for the purpose of locating the aircraft at a maintenance facility.
The extension needs to be approved by recording it in the maintenance record. This can be done on the aircraft Technical Log by the aircraft owner. The statement should be worded along the lines of 10% extension provision as allowed by rule 91.605 applied to (named) inspection. Inspection now required prior to (date or hours as applicable).
Note that no 10% extension is provided for the Annual Review of Airworthiness (ARA) inspection.
If the maintenance inspection falls outside the 10% provision, or the ARA has not been completed, then a Special Flight Permit will need to be obtained from the CAA to authorise the aircraft to fly to the Maintenance Providers location.
Complete a copy of form CAA 24021/07 [PDF 36 Kb] or CAA 24021/07 (Word) and fax it to the Manager of the Aircraft Certification Unit (ACU), Fax: 0 -4-569 2024.
Allow up to 48 hours for the form to be processed. More urgent cases will be considered after consultation with Manager ACU, Tel: 0-4-560 9400.
One of the conditions of a Special Flight Permit is that the aircraft is first inspected by an LAME and issued with a Certificate of Fitness for Flight. The LAME needs to inspect the aircraft before it flies.
When does an aircraft need weighing?
An aircraft should be reweighed whenever there is a condition that alters the aircrafts empty weight or centre of gravity position from that recorded on the Form CAA 2102, and the change is unable to be determined by calculation.
Examples include: following modification involving adding, removing or repositioning items; following aircraft painting; following a repair; when weight and balance records are incomplete or missing; or when requested by the CAA.
Maintenance Outside New Zealand
See the pdf below:
Maintenance of ZK-registered aircraft operating outside New Zealand (PDF)


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2-4-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0041, Japan
(81-3) 6459 1615
A cozy abode nestled in a vibrant and upbeat metropolis.
Right in the center of all the action, Oakwood Apartments Azabudai, Tokyo is the perfect place to stay — for leisure or business. The property is close to the hottest dining and drinking spots, stunning places of interest, and the thriving business hub. Enjoy the vibrant city and unwind in an oasis of tranquility.
Amenities: We've got what you're looking for
- Fully-equipped kitchen
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Monday, July 31, 2017
I Don't Want the Stream...I Want the Ocean
Even though I'm an introvert by nature, I love people. I love learning about them...learning their stories. Turning the pages that make up their book. Learning their dreams, aspirations, fears, hopes, and joys. Learning the very essence of what makes them, them. Most of all, I love listening. We go through life with surface interactions because that's what we are conditioned to do. I place a large part of the blame on our fast-paced society. It's as if people do not have the time anymore.
However, I want to know what's below the surface. I want to know the real you. I don't want the stream. I want the ocean...
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Master the critical knowledge you need to design speech-enabled applications
It's not just a far-fetched gizmo straight out of a sci-fi movie anymore. Speech interface technology, which allows a user to communicate with computers via voice instead of a keyboard or a mouse, is quickly becoming a main feature in new software. This straightforward guide provides traditional graphical user-interface designers, developers, usability engineers, and product managers with all the information they need to make a rapid transition in order to stay abreast of this monumental shift in technology.
Weinschenk and Barker, two experts in state-of-the-art online communication, discuss the basics of speech interfaces and speech technology, hardware, and software. They clearly explain the interface design principles that are applied to S/GUI and AUI interfaces and describe the latest practices of leading experts.
In addition to its in-depth look at speech technologies and the different types of user interfaces, this book:
Provides an overview of the field of human factors and defines the basic concepts of human computer interaction
Discusses the current state of speech technology applications
Explains the laws of human factors that apply to speech interfaces
Contains guidelines and examples for user control, human limitation, model integrity, accommodation, clear dialogue, and aesthetic integrity
Details the best practices in interface design and usability engineering
Explores the special issues involved in interface design for disabled persons
Visit the companion web site at
www.wiley.com/compbooks/weinschenk/ for a categorized resource list of speech, speech interface, and human-computer interaction books, articles, and links.


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Figuring it out...Marilyn O'Connor Miller
Fred Thompson is one of those rare professionals who is always worth watching and listening to. His work projects the time and efforts spent over the years in theatre and puppetry. Fred cares about people and the power that puppets have to carry a message. His attention to detail through presentation can be translated to all theater arts...he makes amazing connections!


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Evening everyone! I hope you've all had a great weekend :)
Today I have one of my favourite manicures to share, and it's for a fantastic book, Fingerprints of You by Kristen-Paige Madonia. I did this all free hand and wanted to try and capture the tattoo-look of the cover.
The base of these nails is ChiChi Can't Buy My Love which I bought recently, it was the perfect colour for the aged parchment-look of the cover.
I painted the pink petals with Zoya Maya and a small brush. I added the stems with L.A Colors Art Deco Striper in Bright Green. I used L.A Colors Color Craze Shock for the centre of each flower (I have two versions of this polish, both have the same name on the bottle but one is more yellow and the other is orange. I used the orangey version.)
I also used the L.A Colors Art Deco Striper in Bright Green to paint the hummingbird's chest, wings and the top of his head. I added Zoya Maya to his face and added some L.A Colors Craze Sea Siren to the wings.
I used a Glam Nails nail art pen in Jet Black to do the outline and details on the flowers, stems, and the hummingbird.
Finally I sponged Barry M Mushroom on the tops and base of the nails to add to the parchment-look.


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Social commentator Michael Chugani is known for his ability to skewer his targets in fluent American English and Cantonese.
However it may have been Chugani own ox that was gored when he took Patrick Cummings, the executive manager of public affairs (racing) at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, for an apparent slip of the tongue.
In his bilingual blog, in the course of which Chugani explains the English idioms he liberally uses, he said he pricked up his ears when he heard Cummings, an American, use the word "colony" twice during an interview with RTHK.
Chugani wrote, "Even though Hong Kong has been reunited with China for 18 years already, Cummings still called it a colony during the interview. He said a South African jockey would be returning to the colony for the new racing season. Then he said the global nature of the colony is stronger than it has ever been.
"I am not sure if Cummings made a slip of the tongue or if he prefers to live in the past when he twice called Hong Kong a colony, but somebody at the Jockey Club should remind him that Hong Kong is no longer a colony.
"The expression 'a slip of the tongue' means making an unintentional mistake when speaking."
Hkgao.com, a website founded by Robert Chow Yung, who organized an anti-Occupy Central campaign last year, praised Chugani Thursday for having pointed out the Jockey Club manager's procolonial mindset.
Some pro-Beijing netizens suggested that Cummings should be fired and criticized RTHK for broadcasting his remarks.
Unfortunately it appears that the "unintentional mistake" was made by Chugani.
As a netizen pointed out in a social media forum, a jockey colony is an American term of art in racing used to refer to the group of jockeys that normally race in a particular place.
So, a jockey from the New York colony, say, might take part in a race in a city in California, the home of its own colony.
That is why a British jockey, the netizen said, may be confused when he first hears the word "colony" in racing circles if he goes to the United States.
And it has nothing to do with the term "colony" in the general sense in which Chugani understood it.
What Cummings was suggesting in the RTHK podcast (Cummings from 52 minutes onwards), I suspect, is that champion jockey Joao Moreira, who made a record US$26.3 million in prize money last season, may face more competition in Hong Kong because the global nature of the jockey colony here is stronger than it has ever been.
So Mike, while your blog post may have backfired, don't be overly concerned about the significance of the city's return to China.
As Deng Xiaoping promised Hongkongers before the handover, "The horses will go on racing, and the dancing will carry on."
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Two weeks ago, on Memorial Day, Kevin and I celebrated our two year anniversary! On one hand, it seems so short and insignificant, but at the same time...long and quite significant. Our wedding really does seem like just yesterday, and yet so much has happened since May 30, 2014.
We still feel like we're just getting started. We are longing for some sense of stability - where will we live, what kind of careers will we have, when will we be blessed with children, can we buy a home yet? Classic questions for a married couple in their twenties, I'm sure. But all very real, nonetheless!
I can say with full confidence, though, that despite the struggles that come with marriage, there is always more than enough grace to compensate because of it's sacramental core. And I would not want to be in this with anyone other than Kevin! We have both learned a great deal about ourselves and each other in year two. Like...a lot. With so many big life things happening (cross country moves, job searches, career planning, the continued fertility adventure), it would be a shame if we didn't come through it more self-aware AND more united in our family mission. But we have!
One profound lesson I know I am learning is that the marriage comes first. Through frustrations, uncertainty, desires, and excitement, our Vocation is at the forefront of our actions. And it is a beautiful thing! It's not necessarily a popular perspective these days, and I'm so grateful the Lord is showing us how to live out this sacrament as he calls us to - on good & bad days alike!
I love my husband, his unique quirks, his beautiful heart, and his ardent desire to serve the Lord through our marriage. He is just the best, and I feel like I'm rediscovering that each day. That's a gift. I trust that things will only get better from here and I look forward to year three! #gearnses2016


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prep // after doing your morning skincare, which these days involves a few drops of hyaluronic acid mixed with one drop of various face oils for me, apply your sunscreen. give it a few minutes to soak in and go back in with a spritz of hydrating toner like the evan healy lavender hydrosoul (shocker) and an illuminating primer that will give you both hydration and radiance. i chose the tata harper illuminating moisturizer, but anything with a touch of radiance will do.
base // follow with a sheer and glowing base, like the l'oreal lumi cushion foundation. this is not really a "foundation" in my opinion, but is a step up from something like the glossier perfecting skin tint. it evens out the skin tone while letting the natural skin show through and gives the complexion a beautiful glow. add concealer where needed, opting for something equally hydrating, like the sephora bright future gel serum concealer. this is my favorite for summer because of the exceptional shade range and price point, AND they finally changed the dumb applicator! it now has a really nice slanted doe foot. a cream blush and highlighter, like the rms lip2cheek in vogue rose and living luminizer, on the cheeks and cheekbones respectively will add to the glow and overall health of the look. i usually use peachier blushes because they are natural and subtle looking, but whatever works for you! this limited edition rms shade (i highly recommend grabbing it before it's gone) gives the perfect sunkissed effect.
eyes & lips // this look is really more about the complexion, so opt for something simple on the eyes and lips. i usually slap on a little elizabeth arden 8 hour cream on the lips and use whatever is left on my finger to pat onto the eye lids. follow with a light layer of black mascara, mostly on the roots of the lashes, for some oomph and maybe another spritz of hydrating mist.
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Those Will Be Very Clean Clothes
We found the evidence on our slimy blue laundry room floor.
96 loads worth.
We used the waiting dirty clothes pile to mop up the detergent sludge.
Those will be very clean clothes.
96 loads worth.
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Flashback to Brasserie Cantillon, Brussels, Belgium
Written by Jess R.
If you all recall, and how could you forget, bb.com took an epic trip to Belgium in March of this year, marking one of the most exciting, most educational, most delicious beer experiences of a lifetime.
Among the beer tastings, beer bar dominations and brewery visits, we stopped at Cantillon. Founded in 1900, Cantillon is a staple in Belgium beer making. Known as the Museum of Geuzes, this brewery has perfected the process of making lambics and gueuzes. Time stands still here despite the ever changing background of the city of Brussels.
On March 16, 2010, Day 7 of our trip, we make the hour or so drive from Antwerp to Brussels. First stop, a little piece of history. We pull up in our rental car, and walk up to a non-descript facade with a large open garage door. We are greeted with a "Bonjour" as Brussels is primarily French speaking and receive a glass to taste Rose de Gambrinis and Faro. I am instantly in love.
Touring the Brewery:
A self guided tour is offered with a beer in one hand and a brochure in the other. I found this description on Cantillon's website that I wanted to share:
Machines, most of them original, barrels with Lambic, Kriek or Framboise, cellars where bottles of Gueuze, Kriek or Lambic Grand Cru wait patiently till they get transferred to a customer's table, a mashing tun and boilers, a granary with a cooling tun where the Brussels air has free play, a filter and a bottling machine, these are the things you'll see during your visit.
We begin our walk through the process- the mashing tun, boilers, the process of natural fermentation, barrel aging and the bottling of these amazing beers. Each piece of equipment shines with copper lining and glistens with wisdom. I remember climbing up these rotting wooden stairs to the attic area. Open rafters let the sunlight in, as well as the wild yeast used to ferment the beer. When I first became a fan of lambics, I was fascinated by the natural occurrence of wild yeast in Belgium.
Brettanomyces is a genus of wild yeast important in brewing lambic, a beer produced not by the deliberate addition of brewer's yeasts, but by spontaneous fermentation by wild yeasts and bacteria. Brettanomyces lambicus, B. bruxellensis and B. claussenii are native to the Senne Valley region of Belgium, where lambic beer is produced. Here at Cantillon, once the beer is ready to be fermented, it is placed in open containers begging for the hungry yeast to eat the sugar and produce alcohol.
Next is the barreling room. Lambic fumes escape from the barrels in which the beer matures for three years. This process is not for the impatient individual. After our tour, we were lucky enough to try a one year old lambic straight from the barrel! Subtle in taste and without carbonation, it still possessed a sophistication and complexity that I will never forget.
Throughout the tour, cobwebs hung from the corners, from the machinery and cats wandered throughout the aisle and slept on window sills. Every creature, every organism plays a part in the creation of these beers. A well constructed eco-system was before us and we reaped the benefits of these lambics and guezes.
At the end, we took a seat by a fire place (as the place was on the colder side), glanced at the list consisting of Gueuze, Kriek, Rose Gambinus, December 2008 Lambic, Faro, Saint Lamvinus and Lou Pepe (Kriek, Framboise and Gueuze). What a sight! We sat in silence, in awe of this church of beer.
Side notes about Cantillon and the beers they produce. 1. Lou Pepe refers to their top notch batches. A Lou Pepe Kriek would be their best cherry lambic, for example. 2. Gueuze are not brewed, lambics are brewed. Gueuzes are blends of lambics. See how much you just learned?
Cantillon remains a staple in my growth as a beer writer, beer lover and beer drinker. To see this process, to acknowledge the dedication to historical integrity while producing high quality beers is something I think about quite often when tasting beers of this nature. Brewing lambics is a tedious, scientifically extravagant and well defined process. To honor the memory, we brought back several bottles (at 8 euro per 750ml, how could we not) and a little piece of our amazing trip!
Notes of a Beer Nerd: Simple Pleasures – Beer Desert
**Notes of a Beer Nerd is written by Timperial Stout, our resident cellar dwelling mammal. Reach out to him at firstname.lastname@example.com or write a comment below.***
Tuesday I celebrated my 30th birthday. Well, actually, I use the word "celebrate" loosely. The real celebration was about 2 weeks ago when the greatest friends and family a man could ever ask for threw me a "Dirty 30" surprise party (thank you all so very much!).
I also just completed a long weekend away at Treehouse Point, yet another surprise provided by my wonderful girlfriend. Point is, I've already done a lot of celebrating, so Tuesday, the actual anniversary of my birth, was more or less comprised of a bit of self-pampering.
After a long day at the brewery helping out Rhett Burris of Burris Brewing cook up another batch of his delightful Jackrabbit Pale Ale, I stopped at Ballard Market on my way home and grabbed some ingredients for an epic Skooby-Doo style sandwich (you know, the kind that is so tall that you need to crush it down with both hands in order for it to fit in your mouth) and, of course, some tasty adult beverages.
A Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA paired very nicely with my turkey (and a ridiculously lengthy list of accompanying ingredients) sandwich. The scent of palisade hops that filled the air of the brewery earlier in the day made me crave this member of the Seven Wonders of the Hoppy World (doesn't exist, but it should).
Honestly, the herbal and malty sweet balance of 90 Minute is so perfect that I believe it would pair nicely with just about anything. I mean, if you told me I had to eat a shoe but I could wash it down with a 90m, I'd eat the hell out of that shoe.
The most exciting and noteworthy element of this pampering came at the very end of the night. A simple pleasure, but a pleasure without a doubt – an ice cream float! I took the simplicity to the extreme, using Rogue's Chocolate Stout and vanilla bean ice cream, both of which are very easily obtained at almost anywhere selling foodstuffs. I decided to give it a little pizzazz and added a few fresh raspberries.
This made me think…surely, in the vast reaches of culinary creation, there must be countless ways to pair beer with ice cream and make it delicious. With all the styles of both out there, what possibilities await us? I did a bit of brainstorming and some research, and I thought I'd share a few thoughts. Maybe the next time your sweet tooth comes a knockin' you'll whip up a beer float and tell us your thoughts.
Sticking with the stout motif, The imperial stouts of Southern Tier would be killer combos with vanilla, chocolate, or even fruit flavored ice creams. Try Choklat, Jah*va, Mokah, Creme Brulee, or Oat.
How about fruit lambics and ice cream? Just about any offering from Lindeman's would be killer with vanilla. A Cantillon Kriek or any of the New Belgium Lips of Faith beers would work wonderfully as well.
What about a nut brown ale like Troegs Rugged Trail? A coffee flavored ice cream might go well with this one, or paired with a milk stout like Left Hand's.
A sweet barleywine like an aged Speakeasy Old Godfather or even an eisbock like Kulmbacher's could go exceptionally well with a mildly flavored ice cream.
Playing mad scientist with beer and ice cream seems like a darn productive use of time to me. Beer Blotter suggests that you give it a whack and let us know what pairings work best.


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Rather than posting things I lust after, I thought I'd list off some things I've actually purchased lately. Although the result is not quite as cute, I think it helps me to picture the direction in which my personal style is evolving.
Heels: although they were relatively expensive, I figured that they would be put to good use in Los Angeles this summer. I don't ever wear heels at school where I live (the mountains are way too treacherous!) so my anticipated city livin' excused the price tag.
Lipstick: in the pretty red color pictured. Again, just for living fabulously.
Blouse: on sale at Anthropologie.
Bra: $13 at Victoria's Secret, it might be The Hottest bra I've ever owned. The deep-v shape accentuates and the lace is just so damn pretty. I'm not sure why they show the dip-dyed color; I much prefer the others. Get one!
Books: To feed my mind. Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World(Murakami), The Unbearable Lightness of Being(Kundera), A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius(Eggers)--all recent classics, to my understanding. Got 'em used.
18 June 2010
Recent Purchases
4 comments:
- Ace said...
Ohhh It all looks lovely. I've got a few recent purchases too. Including some classics like Lolita and The Screwtape Letters, up next, Alice in Wonderland.
- June 18, 2010 at 9:16 AM
- Mandy said...
love the shoes! who makes them?
- June 29, 2010 at 10:04 AM
- Rebecca (Dog-Eared) said...
A company called Miz Mooz, I believe!
- July 1, 2010 at 2:05 AM
- Her name was Lola said...
Those bras are precisely what I've been searching for! I want one in every color - and thank goodness they won't break the bank!
- July 5, 2010 at 4:40 PM
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When Luci was here in March she got Mom to talking about how things were when she and Dad first got married. Here are a couple of memories that Mom shared;
When Mom and Dad first married, Uncle Miles and Aunt Ida lived across the river near where the old swinging bridge was.
In the summer they would get in a small row boat and go visit them and fish a while on the way. When Clyde was a baby they took him along.
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Once they went to church and left Clyde with Uncle Jennings and Maw'line. Mom had put the little stoppers under the nipples of the bottles she left for him. Maw'line didn't know about them. Clyde screamed for three hours while sucking on those bottles.
That was the only time that Maw'line ever kept Clyde.


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Desperate Iraqi Christians call for urgent military action from America and Britain to save them from advancing IS jihadists.
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don't leave a job before you finish and they have caused this mess. The Iraqi army may be well equipped but they don't know how to use the equipment and they are not organised. They cannot cope. We have seen this town expand by more than 100,000 people in a day. There are tents everywhere, people sleeping in the streets. My family back in the US ring me every day begging me to come home but I cannot leave. I would feel too guilty."
"International forces are needed now on the ground to stop the IS fighters. Anyone in their path, any minority, is at risk," he says.


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BRAMPTON, Ont. - The brutal beating that pushed a frail, sickly and badly injured 10-year-old boy to his death was delivered by his father, an Ontario Superior Court judge said Thursday in handing both the man and his wife life sentences.
The suffering that Shakeil Boothe endured in the months before his death is "almost unthinkable," Justice Fletcher Dawson said in presenting his ruling in a Brampton, Ont., court.
While both Garfield Boothe and Nichelle Boothe-Rowe betrayed Shakeil and contributed to his death, Boothe was "more involved" and admitted to regularly hitting his son, the judge said.
"I am satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that Garfield Boothe perpetrated the final assault," Dawson said.
"Garfield was the primary disciplinarian. He has admitted to repeated and brutal whippings of Shakeil. ... Anyone who would repeatedly whip a 10-year-old boy with a belt to the point where blood was drawn and spattered about would certainly be inclined towards other forms of physical violence against the child."
Dawson said there is little evidence of Nichelle ever striking Shakeil, side from one incident in the fall of 2010. She was, however, "a partner in the abuse and neglect of Shakeil even though she did not commit the physical acts of assault that caused the injuries that led to Shakeil's death," he said.
Boothe-Rowe's lawyer Brian Ross said his client "continues to feel horrible for Shakeil's death." Her apparent remorse was a factor in determining her parole eligibility, Dawson said.
Boothe-Rowe has no chance of parole for 13 years. Boothe will be ineligible for parole for 18 years, though he can apply for a reduction after 15.
The pair was convicted of second-degree murder in April by a jury after 14 hours of deliberation. Both have been in custody since their arrest in May 2011 and that time will count toward their sentences.
Jurors had recommended a higher period of ineligibility for Boothe — with some calling for up to 20 years — than for Boothe-Rowe, which suggests they believe the father played a greater role in the killing, Dawson said.
"Shakeil was entitled to nurturing, love and support. Instead, he was brutally whipped, beaten, deprived of food and medical care and was chained to his bed like an animal," he said.
Shakeil — who came from Jamaica to live with his father in 2009 — was found dead in his bed on May 27, 2011, but evidence heard at trial suggests he died a day earlier.
Jurors were told he died "minutes to hours" after a savage beating that left him with a black eye, bruised head, re-fractured rib and internal bleeding. Autopsy photos showed old and new scars criss-crossing his skin.
The issue of who delivered that final beating was a sticking point at trial, with each of the accused pointing the finger at the other. Yet neither Boothe nor his wife testified they had witnessed the assault.
However, the pathologist who examined Shakeil's body found that while the attack triggered the boy's death, he was already in a downward spiral due to malnutrition and a severe infection that saw pus forming in his lungs.
It's unclear why the abuse began, Dawson said in his ruling.
"What I find remarkable here is that when Shakeil originally came to Canada, things started out more or less normally. It also appears that Garfield was genuinely concerned about Shakeil and the problems he was having at school," the judge said.
"For some reason which is difficult to discern, he began to severely abuse Shakeil to the point of torture. He was a 230-pound man. Shakeil was a 65-pound defenceless boy."
Without expert psychological evidence to explain what motivated Boothe, "it is difficult to see much prospect for rehabilitation," the judge said.
Shakeil's step-grandmother Claudette Boodth held back tears as she remembered the "smart boy" who wanted to be a scientist when he grew up.
"That was taken away from him, unfortunately," she said outside the courthouse after the sentencing.
"And if it's one message that I can send out there — child abuse is everywhere, closer than you think. I am a nurse and when I suspected it, I tried. But unfortunately, it was too late," she said.
"If I had called the authorities earlier — and this is the thing that has haunted me — would it have made a difference?"
This little boy suffered alone, said Boodth, and for his legacy to live on, "we have to take this situation as an example and do not have it repeated."
The guilty verdict had carried a mandatory life sentence with no possibility of parole for 10 to 25 years, but the exact length of the parole prohibition was what was to be determined today.