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Multi Dimensional Healing is an advanced energetic practice that utilizes VortexHealing® Divine Energy Healing. It's guided by Divine intelligence based in the lineage of magical transformation working through all dimensions down to the genetics. It clears conditioning deeply and profoundly getting to the root, often with transformational results.
People on a spiritual journey, in any form of transition or just seeking to better themselves are often attracted to this work. it's an amazing opportunity to explore and experience your dimensional nature organically in a group setting, focused 1-1 individual coaching session or workshop setting.
Whether you are a seasoned healer, or new to energy, each experience with this energy is uniquely different every time you participate. It meets you where you are at in your path and provides exactly what you need. When working with this energy in any capacity, the best advice is to let go of expectations and be open to the experience as it unfolds. Intentions and the intelligence of Source guide the process to heal, transform, evolve and embody your authentic nature. Each and every healing IS an awakening. Find out for yourself. The invitation awaits...
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- AFTON, MN - Thursday, Dec 27, 7-9:00pm -- Multi Dimensional Healing, Group Healing for Awakening - $30/$35
Afton Embrace, 15526 Afton Hills Drive, Afton, MN RSVP email@example.com or call 651-329-2620
January 2019
- WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN - Wednesday, Jan 2, 7-9:00pm -- Multi Dimensional Healing, Group Healing - $30/$35 Enchanted Awakenings, 2020 County Rd F, East White Bear Lake, MN RSVP: Email Bonnie call 651-600-3769 or sign up on their event page.
- SAVAGE, MN - Thursday, Jan 3, 7-9:00pm -- Multi Dimensional Healing, Group Healing $30/$35
Metamorphosis Center, 8646 Eagle Creek Parkway, Suite 191, Savage, MN
RSVP: firstname.lastname@example.com PH; (612) 730-2250 Website: Metamorphosis.center
- MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Friday, Jan 4, 7-9:00pm -- Multi Dimensional Healing, Group Healing $30/$35 Holistic Gateway, 1415 6th St, NE, 2nd Floor, Mpls, MN RSVP: email@example.com Website: Holistic Gateway
- MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Saturday, Jan 5, 10-2:00pm -- Multi Dimensional Healing, Deep Release Intensive - - $90/$111 Holistic Gateway, 1415 6th St, NE, 2nd Floor, Mpls, MN RSVP: email@example.com Website: Holistic Gateway
- MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Friday, Jan 6, 12-6:00pm -- Multi Dimensional Healing, Deeper Release Intensive - $111/$135 Holistic Gateway, 1415 6th St, NE, 2nd Floor, Mpls, MN RSVP: firstname.lastname@example.com Website: Holistic Gateway
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Well being is the result of harmonious, flowing energy. This flow can be thrown off balance for a number of reasons. And as energetic beings, one of the biggest reasons is repressed emotion.
play a crucial role in meeting our needs. When we repress them
it can build up just like plaque in our veins and become toxic. Human nature is to avoid or resist uncomfortable emotions that arise.
From a multi-dimensional aspect, our emotions are conditioned in many ways as dissonant energy held EVERYWHERE we exist. This conditioning can be in our genetic/ancestral and karmic/past life histories in addition to what we know of in this lifetime. All of it is then held within Divine blueprints that carry the very same energetic (dissonant) signature. As a VortexHealer, I have advanced tools and use intent to focus in on this dissonant energies and bring them back into balance, guide by the intelligence of Source.
A lot of times when we think we are clearing something that is in our face, we are really only clearing the tip of the iceberg. Its not only still there, it can continue to build and the ongoing strain from repressed emotion can often express itself as physical or mental symptoms such as illness, fatigue, stress, anxiety or disease. Wellness can be restored with energy targeting both the manifestation and the underlying emotional cause of emotional imbalance.
In this distance series, in December, we will focus on UNFORGIVENESS, in a two part group healing. The first group healing will focus deeply on energizing and revitalizing our system where it is most weakened by emotional build up. It takes a lot of energy to keep things bottled up. This serves to provide a stronger template for clearing and targets specific areas associated with what we cannot or are not willing to forgive. Each healing is guided by the intelligence of Source in clearing what is MOST needed for the group.
The second group healing focuses more deeply on the specific areas where the lack of FORGIVENESS can be bottled up. Some of the areas may include targeting how we identify with and relate to it as a story we keep revolving around in our minds, continuously reinforcing it. It also will focus on clearing other areas like karmic structures, the karmic field, the astral and life field. Our dimensional energy system is quite complex, but the good thing is, it is all guided by the intelligence of Source which knows exactly what you need to facilitate the deepest healing possible utilizing the advanced energetic modality of VortexHealing® Divine Energy.
With a full time practice with 100's of clients, and over 13 years of studying VortexHealing®, I bring both experience and powerful energetic tools at the most advanced levels on the planet. 'Manifesting Intention' or MI, works at the level of manifested creation. This latest training is said to be 30% more impactful/powerful/deeper than the previous Vortex level and creates profound movement on dimensional levels down to the genetics. Each group healing will be kept to a specific number of people to insure optimal benefit for each participant.
The feedback has been amazing. Here's what participants are saying: "Ive been attending events like this for 30 years and have never felt anything like it. It really moved and shifted things for me."
"Thank you for allowing this Divine Love to flow through you so the world can experience this deep and powerful healing!"
Join in for a Saturday & Sunday focused on releasing the root of UNFORGIVENESS. You'll experience the benefits of evolutionary energy dedicated to creating more balance and harmony in your life by targeting the areas that can keep you stuck, blocked or worse. Each distance group healing, is designed to stand alone as a single healing session or can be used together for deeper movement. Join in the comfort of your home for one, two or the whole series as each emotion is progressively, energetically engineered to bring more harmony balance, happiness, health and flow back to your life.
December MDH Distance Group Healing - UnForgiveness
- Sat, Dec 15, 12:30 - 2pm MDT Time Zone -- Clearing Strengthening & Balancing
- Sun, Dec 16, 12:30 - 2pm MDT -- Deep Release
now! $35 energy exchange for each individual group healing, $60 for the
weekend set (save $10)! Each time you participate the energy
works continuously deeper. Limited spots available remotely, no links
or phone calls necessary. Just tune in as energy is channeled to you via
distance healing. To register: Contact email@example.com
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VortexHealing®, Divine Energy Healing
Bette Hanson, VortexHealING® PRACTITIONER, UAP
Multi Dimensional Healing is a holistic energetic practice that utilizes VortexHealing®, Divine Energy at its most advanced levels, Universal Assemblage Point (UAP). It is guided by Divine intelligence based in the lineage of magical transformation working through all dimensions down to the genetics.
Guided by intuitive and empathic abilities, this practice follows intention and allows you to experience and explore the expansive nature of high frequency consciousness designed to heal, transform, evolve and embody awakening.
VortexHealing® is a potent energy healing practice that shifts energy deeply and expansively. While this energy healing modality is not for everyone it tends to attract those on a path of transformation, transition and awakening. The founder of Vortex, Ric Weinman, describes it as working with Divine magic and Love:
" VortexHealing is much more than a healing art. It is a complete transformational process, empowered by Divinity to work with this Divine Transformational Magic and its expression as Love, bringing divine energy and consciousness to anything in creation that needs it. In practice, this enables VortexHealing to work in a very powerful way on the body, the mind, the emotions, and spirituality, to impact all aspects of the body's energy system, and to transform the deepest karmic issues we hold as human beings. --" Ric Weinman, from the book VortexHealing®, A Magical Path of Healing & Awakening, Balboa Press
With Multi Dimensional Healing, every session, group or workshop is an awakening.
Multi Dimensional Healing practice offers the following:
- Personal Healings
- Group Healings
- Workshops
- Home/Land Clearing
- Relationship Clearing
Experience this holistic practice of energetic healing channeling Divine light and consciousness of VortexHealing to heal the body, transform emotional patterns, and awaken Truth. Please visit the Services Page for more information
LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKINOH BHAVANTU - May Peace & Happiness Prevail
"Let us work together to create a joyous tomorrow, free from conflict, where religions work together in happiness, peace and love. May the tree of our life be firmly rooted in the soil of love. Let good deeds be the leaves on that tree; may words of kindness form its flowers; may peace be its fruit. Let us grow and unfold as one family, united in love—so that we may rejoice and celebrate our oneness, in a world where peace and contentment prevail." -- Amma, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
"If you want to awaken all of humanity, then you must first awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then embrace all that is dark and negative in yourself. For truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation." –Lao Tzu
Bette Hanson is a seasoned holistic practitioner trained and experienced in VortexHealing®, an advanced form of Divine energy healing focused on deeply clearing conditioning and blocked energy..
As an empath, intuitive healer, channel and higher consciousness mentor, she is devoted to serving people and the planet. Each group healing, workshop or event creates a field of radiating waves of energy dedicated to 'Earthwork'. This Earthwork serves to raise and shift consciousness by helping us experience and understand our connection to all sentient life through awakening awareness of our natural Wholeness of Being -- connected to everything.
Through the practice of Multi Dimensional Healing, Bette offers personal sessions, group healings, workshops, relationship clearing and home/space/land clearing/blessing. Certified at the most advanced level of VortexHealing®, UAP, Bette has accumulated over 1200 hours of classes since 2006, serving hundreds of clients on their spiritual path. Certified practitioners complete an intensive series of spiritually expansive training based in awakening and self development based in the Merlin lineage of magical transformation.
After building a successful practice on the East coast, Bette was inspired and called to move her private practice and is now based out of the Longmont/Boulder area of Colorado. She often travels facilitating this work throughout the country.
Please contact BETTE directly to schedule an event, or book a remote/distance individual session, available by appointment.
Read more about her personal journey in the background and qualifications page.
Teacher and Artist, Jacqueline Cooper describes her experience as follows: "Bette's group healings are known to have profound impact on both a personal and planet level," Jacky writes of her experience of how she visualized the Multi Dimensional Healing group healing at Being One Center, in Pennsylvania in 2016.
"As we settled into our Multi Dimensional Healing meditation, I feel the grounding energy that surrounds me. With the intention set to receive any information that will allow spiritual growth I give myself to these energies. As time dissolves before me I travel to other dimensions observing from above a group of souls here to work together as one. A center Soul (Bette) captures the Divine Energy to anchor the group. As we unite trough roots descending into Mother Earth's highest source of energy. From above a golden and white light radiates down to the heart of each soul and within each soul there is a sharing of this Divine Light. 'As above unites with as below' in perfect harmony connecting our souls to each other. As we also connect our knowledge to the source above we download all information needed to grow spiritually. We are all one in this sacred geometry of light."
MDH Services
If you are on a spiritual path, transformational journey or transition phase, then MULTI DIMENSIONAL HEALING can be beneficial and impactful tool. It utilizes VortexHealing®, Divine Healing Art to holistically clear conditioning at the root, creating the space and freedom for awakening awareness to arise. Choose to experience the laser focus of a personal session, bathe in the energies of a group healing, or soak in an intensive workshop designed to deeply shift blocked and stuck energy. Multi Dimensional Healing practice also focuses on relationship clearing and home/land/space clearing.
If working individually, each private session is tailored to meet your specific needs taking you deeper into issues and revealing the hidden aspects, blind spots and shadow sides that prevent you from awakening the freedom for your authentic and true Self to arise.
Many are drawn to this work because they are excited about, committed, and willing to take on, the awakening stages of embodiment; choosing to consciously live their higher dimensional beingness. When you decide to participate in an MDH healing session you may receive the following:
Strengthen: Focuses on energizing and optimizing the entire energy system, the chakra's, pathways, intelligence fields and more, on multi dimensional levels. It is deeply revitalizing and energizing and prepares you for deeper release. It also can profoundly benefit those experiencing fatigue, chronic dis-ease or overwhelming stress of change. It is also a wonderful integration for those experiencing high frequency energy overload to catch up your physical & emotional system to all the changes.
Issue Clearing, targets specific areas of programming of our deepest conditioning through a proven protocol. It is for those in need of deep, broad and expansive release of emotional issues, patterns, imprints and conditioning held in our divine, karmic, genetic, and life experience. This level also includes mentoring through direct experience of the awakening and healing process.
Intuitive Guidance: This profound, advanced healing, follows the Divine guidance of the intelligence of Source to release and transmute deeply held conditioning that is most impacting you. It is empathically and Divinely guided healing following a proven protocol.
All these options are holistic, safe and therapeutic in nature. They work progressively deeper with each consecutive session. Choose Package's of 3, 6, 11, and 20 sessions and save $.
Click SERVICES for details and CONTACT to schedule individual sessions or to get additional details on other services. Discounted package pricing information is available by request.
Where Can You FIND MULTI Dimensional Healing?Based out of Boulder/Longmont area of Colorado, Bette Hanson facilitates MULTI DIMENSIONAL HEALING offering personal healing sessions, group healings and workshops to people and the planet traveling regularly throughout Colorado region, the East Coast and places like Minnesota, Philadelphia, the Hudson River Valley of NY and more. New areas are constantly being added, check the calendar section for updates.
I warmly invite you to visit the Travel and the Calendar pages to see where you can experience this evolutionary energy designed to heal, transform and awaken. MDH routinely visits these states: CO, MN, NY, PA, NJ, DE, MD & VA with more being added as called.
Or you can experience it anywhere you live. Choose a long distance/remote session via Skype, FaceTime or phone to experience the healing benefits in the comfort of your own home.
You'll find that with distance/remote healing, MULTI DIMENSIONAL HEALING is just as profound and transformational an experience as in-person. See what folks are saying below and on the testimonial page:
"All that is necessary to awaken to yourself as the radiant emptiness of spirit is to stop seeking something more or better or different, and to turn your attention inward to the awake silence that you are."
~ Adyashanti
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MOST Saturdays a friend and I walk from South Fremantle to the Esplanade Reserve for a coffee, and the most anticipated part of our stroll are the streets enchantingly named Gold, Coral and Silver.
This pocket of South Fremantle oozes character and charm all year round, and the 1905 limestone home at 1 Gold Street is no exception.
Baltic pine adds a soft yellow hue to the original section of this three-bedroom home, and there's plenty of period features, including super high ceilings, fireplaces and deep skirting, sash windows and lovely decorative ceiling roses and architrave.
Bamboo conjures the same mellow yellow tones in the extension, where old melds beautifully with new, thanks to Fremantle architects Coda, which last month merged with Cox Architects, a well-heeled firm with branches overseas.
White steel struts support the stairs to the second level—giving the illusion of a floating staircase—floor-to-ceiling bifold doors ensure there's a plentitude of light, and white plantation shutters keep this family space free from prying eyes.
A sweep of white Essastone tops the benches in the long, lean kitchen, and there's no shortage of soft-close drawers, cupboards and a pull-out-pantry.
Smeg appliances gleam as if new, including a steam oven the owner says is great for cooking rice, and vegetables, particularly asparagus.
"You really get the taste coming through," he says.
Shade sails soar across a timber deck to create a delightful alfresco area protected on three sides by tall jarrah screens and fencing.
With South Beach just down the road there's a hot and cold shower to rinse off after a dip.
The main bedroom on the second level is a generous space with timber floors and a feature wall with flocked wallpaper, which changes colour depending on the light and angle.
Tucked in a corner is a compact study.
Sitting on a 197sqm lot there's not a lot of garden, but there is a lovely little park almost on the doorstep.
South Freo's dog park is a short walk away, and there's plenty of shops, cafes and small bars nearby too.
by JENNY D'ANGER
1 Gold St, South Fremantle
$1.180 million
Mark Brophy
0403 382 555
Mark Brophy Estate Agent
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Can someone live in Japan and not speak Japanese?
i was thinking
what chance does a person that can't speak japanese, have in japan?
i mean, they wouldnt be able to find work?
they wouldn't be able to find a girlfriend/get married? (to someone that is asian i guess?)
what do you guys think would happen if you went from america or where ever you live and happened to end up in japan, what would you do? what job? how would u live your life?
and if someones very experienced with japan share your knowledge ^_^
i was born raised there and a native so for the rest of i say learn the basics but for work its not easy unless u can speak at a decent level and have some sort of degree.
Usually japanese companies except people with less experience thus they became part of the company and in the years get promoted. Japanese girls arnt as easy as u think just cause people watch all those tv shows haha there only good when u get them but if ur white u have better chance then an asian haha japanese girls always amused by the white and even black guys.
from what i hear, u need to be fluent in japanese before u can get a decent job..
You can survive in most developed countries with almost no knowledge of the local language, as long as you are well qualified and speak English.
There is usually a large ex-pat community in major cities (I know people who used to belong to the ex-pat community in Tokyo - notably my grandparents, who know no Japanese). Additionally many companies now operate in English (for example the originally German firm which my dad works for), this is due to the large number of different nationalities involved in multinational companies.
It would be perfectly possible to get by, however learning the language as fast as possible should be a priority (though I know people who have got by in Germany for years with almost no practical knowledge of the language). Being in the country and practically immersed in the language helps you to learn much faster.
On the whole I'd say that as long as the person was sufficiently qualified and motivated they should have no trouble surviving.
hhm i wanted to be a guitarist that plays in clubs and live by myself in a small room woooo~,that is the life
lets not be soo much of a japanophile.
but you only qualify for a visa if you can speak japanese....
...that is, in our country though, I do not know about the others.....
Legal on all states and countries. Except North Pole.
hahah if you gain friends you'll be able to speak daily anyways. speaking locally also
you can survive without knowing the language, but I doubt it would be very enjoyable. It's pretty frustrating not being able to understand anyone or being able to articulate your thoughts.
I think you should be able to b/c ppl come to the states all the time and dont learn english, they know only really basic stuff , so if another country is stingy it wouldnt be fair (''/)
You can always become an english teacher, but I'd think eventually youd pick up the language right?
Anything is possible, you know. I bet there are Americans living in America who don't know their English well.
exams :(
If I couldn't speak Japanese and living in Japan, I probably walk around with a translator til I learn the language fluently XD
I've missed you little bastards, you.
My teacher taught English in Poland, and while he wished he attempted to learned Polish, everyone loved practicing their English when speaking with him, so he never fully got his chance to become immersed, he just knew enough Polish to get around, which wasn't that much. I don't know how it is in Japan. I would hate not being able to understand those around me, but I know a lot of Dominican friends that have parents that can't speak English, so it's not impossible.
拜拜! I quit crunchyroll.
living here in japan is hard if you cant speak the language well..its better if you can speak well and read at least kana...but kanji is also everywhere here so its best to be a native of japanese to live here in japan
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living here in japan is hard if you cant speak the language well..its better if you can speak well and read at least kana...but kanji is also everywhere here so its best to be a native of japanese to live here in japan
furigana is helpful for foreigners who cant read kanji, unless ur willing to learn i guess its hard to live in any foreign country.
^^That's why I plan to actually learn the language. It may be possible to live in Japan without knowing the language, but your better off just learning the language. It may be hard, but work hard and it'll be rewarding.
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oye hoy, seems like not only Christmas but enjoying Lohri as well....
something hot is cooking there..
oye hoy, seems like not only Christmas but enjoying Lohri as well....
something hot is cooking there..
man now rather than hot chicks in skimpy clothes.. i think seeing pics of OEM parts from Yamaha for the RX series gives me a hard on... best of luck man, and i hope the effort pays off in a smooth, sexy sounding machine...
My offerings to the gods of speed -
- KTM Duke 200
- Yamaha RXZ 5 speed
Man I felt like a little kid in a candy store when they gave me the carton. I had a got at it with my bare hands I was like OMGGGGGGGGGGG boss clutch!!! OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGG left cover!! OMGGGGGGGGG emblems!! crank!! Head!!! OMGGGGGGGGGG fuel tank!!! hahahahahahaha
RIP ਕਾਕਾ ਭੈਣੀਆਂਵਾਲਾ (Santokh Singh Rataurh)
Dear Members, Kindly answer my question.
I have YAMAHA RX-100 (1986-Original ckd Japan Model)
During last servicing I changed my accelerator wire.
At that time I also topped up my 2T Oil Tank to full.
Yesterday i realized that, In just 821 KMs, my 2T Oil tank is almost empty.
Is it correct consumption rate of 2T Oil for YAMAHA RX-100? Or is there anything wrong??
Please reply
If there is excessive smoke and fouling of the plug, the 2t oil pump setting must have been off while installing the new accelarator cable. Get this checked by a competent mechanic who knows Yamaha strokers well.
Please Let us know the updates.
Its RX-100-1986 Model. Total running is 1,89,000 Kilometers till date.
Since last servicing reading is 821 KMs.
Spark Plug is clean and not fouled.
Not excessive smoke but little more white smoke at Lower Gears.
Today I refilled with 1000 ml Castrol 2T Oil. My Mechanic did some tweaking with accelerator wire and Spark Plug. He also removed 2T Oil Output wire and checked Pumping.
He said, 2T Oil consumption rate is nearly proper.
@Phantom1111, even i have noticed little extra white smoke in 1 and 2nd gears in my 88 RX100. I was using autolube, but now changed to premix. I add 20 ml of 2T oil with 1 ltr of petrol. Now also it smokes more in lower gears. I think its common in RX100. As per my observation, RX100 smokes out more compared to RX135.
Hey Guys, accept my apologies for digging up the old thread. However, it looks like the pictures posted by dafc are not visible. Could you please check?
Hi guys,
What are the parts one needs to procure (besides the obvious) for an engine/crank rebore and rebuild?
- O/S Piston kit
- Packing kit
- Engine Bearing kit
- Reed
- Manifold rubber
Basically what are all the small consumables like gaskets, nuts, bolts, rubber as these are what add's up to the cost and delays the process sometimes.
Also what are the specific components that would differ for the 5speed (4TL10) ?
p.s. MODS - posting here as it is an engine overhaul thread rather than the general RX questions thread. Feel free to merge


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For as long as I've been an adult, I've always wanted four children. My husband had his mind set on two little ones. After Kaitlynn was born, he had his mind made up - one boy, one girl, a perfect match - he was done. BUT, it just wasn't enough for me. I still had that longing for another baby. Around September of 2006 we went to a consultation for a vasectomy. I thought I was ready to end that chapter of our lives, but all the appointment did was get my mind reeling again about that third baby. So we put the vasectomy on hold and after a couple of months, my husband decided he wouldn't mind a third child so much. BUT he informed me repeatedly that this was DEFINITELY it - we would not be having four children. I kept that information tucked away in the back of my conscience, but still wondered if we'd one day fulfill my dream of a six person family.
The time came when Mitchell was about six months old and eating solids every night. Usually, a couple of people in my family are done eating their dinner by the time I sit down to scarf down my now cold plate of food. Getting everyone's drinks, keeping food hot, ensuring they've all got the condiments they want, cutting up meat and blowing on hot food is a serious balancing act each evening at dinnertime. Now, I had an extra mouth to feed, another face to wipe, an extra set of hands to dig sticky food out of the creases of their fingers.... I distinctly remember thinking to myself at that time that our family was absolutely complete. There was just no way I could add another child to the mix.
Here we are four months and one vasectomy later and I'm just as certain today (if not more) than I was during that dinner. As per usual, I was overly exhausted when I awoke this morning. My husband was in our room getting dressed for work and our ten month old was crawling around on our bedroom floor while I tried to talk myself out of bed for the day. I finally had my feet on the floor not more than a few seconds and I was already pulling a piece of paper out of the baby's mouth. I used the restroom quickly and came out to find Mitch with a nickel stuffed in there now. Visions of my day started flooding my mind. The swiping of his mouth multiple times an hour, the non-stop sweeping of the kitchen floor to ensure he's not eating day old crumbs of whatever the previous days meals were, practically laying on top of the kid so he won't roll himself off the changing table while I get a clean diaper on him, the crying I'd hear every time he got bored of an activity after five minutes or less, him chewing on my hair, me wiping his snotty nose while he screams in agony..... Oh how I'll miss his gummy smiles, the voluntary cuddles against my shoulder, his happy greeting I get every morning when he awakes or the entertaining noises he makes when he's overly excited .. but with all that, I am confident that this is the last time I want (or have the energy) to do this.


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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup corn kernel
- 1⁄2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1⁄3 cup halved and pitted kalamata olive
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 1⁄2 cups orzo pasta
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper
- In a medium skillet, saute corn in olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, olives and basil and cook another minute or until heated through.
- Set this mixture aside.
- Cook orzo in boiling salted water for about 8 minutes, then drain.
- Transfer orzo into skillet with the vegetables and mix to combine.
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text: Finally got a chance to swing by Kirin Saturday afternoon to pick up an order of gnau yook (beef) and an order of gnau naam (beef stew) gon lo won ton. The won tons were stuck together at the bottom of the containers, but once they were dislodged, excellent! Great won tons and great meat/gravy ratio. Their salt&pepper chicken wings are also perfect! Kirin's in SF on Geary around 25th Av.


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Category Archives: Second Mondays Lectures
First Wednesdays – "…Ankle Shattered by shell…"
With the ending of the American Civil War, North Carolina began the long process to rehabilitate itself for re-entry back into the United States of America. In addition, the state's veterans also started the process of their rehabilitation back into … Continue reading
Upcoming Second Mondays Lecture Series – May 11, 2015 at 12 Noon
Second Mondays Lecture Series May 11, 2015 at 12 Noon (Archives & History Building Auditorium, Raleigh, NC): Sherman's March and the Occupation of Raleigh (William H. Brown, Registrar, State Archives of North Carolina) In March 1865, the American Civil War … Continue reading
Second Mondays Lecture Series: General Whiting and Fort Fisher – Monday, February 9
Please join us for the Inaugural "Second Mondays" Lecture Series for 2015! Lori Sanderlin from the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport will speak on "Confederate Major General William Whiting and Fort Fisher" on Monday, February 9, 12 Noon to 1 … Continue reading
A Thorn in the Union's Side: Rose O'Neal Greenhow, Part 2
[This announcement comes from Andrea Gabriel, Outreach and Development Coordinator for the State Archives of North Carolina.] "A Thorn in the Union's Side: Rose O'Neal Greenhow, Part II" When: Noon—1:00 p.m., Monday, November 10 Where: State Archives and State Library … Continue reading
First Wednesdays – "We are all nearly worn out with waiting for the tide"
By early 1863, Governor Zebulon Vance saw the need for the State of North Carolina to operate its own system of supplying Tar Heel soldiers in the field. His limited service as the colonel of the Twenty-Sixth North Carolina Troops … Continue reading
Modern Greece
On 19 April 1861, President Abraham Lincoln announced a blockade of the Southern states that were in rebellion, namely Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas. Eight days later, he added the states of North Carolina and Virginia … Continue reading
First Wednesdays: The Reasons William W. Holden Ran for Governor, 1864
In the spring of 1864, the American Civil War has been going on for three years, and the people of North Carolina were tired of the war and the ravages, it brought with it. Many were talking about peace and … Continue reading
Prisoners of War and Other Civil War Lectures for 2014
[This announcement is cross-posted from the History for All the People Blog] Event poster for the February 10, 2014 Civil War lecture on Prisoners of War. The State Archives Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee presents a lecture given by Bill Brown … Continue reading
Women Who Riot
Please join us for a free "Second Mondays" lecture entitled "Women Who Riot" on Monday, May 13, 2013 from 10:30am to 11:30am in the Auditorium of the Archives & History Building at 109 East Jones St., Raleigh, NC. The talk … Continue reading
Salisbury Bread Riot
On March 18, 1863 a group of about 50 women, wives and mothers of Confederate soldiers, participated in what would become known as the Salisbury Bread Riot. These women blamed speculators for driving up the prices of necessary items during … Continue reading


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So as far as strategy goes, since Thundurus is a basic Pokemon with no evolutions, you only have to use this Pokemon in your deck if you want to use this card. With that being said, if you're looking for a lot of power from a Basic Pokemon card, this is a card for you to use in your deck. I would probably put one of these cards in a lightning type deck, stash it on the bench, get three energy cards on it, then move it to the active Pokemon spot when you for sure can knock out a Pokemon by doing 100 damage, use Lightning Slam one turn, then retreat it back to your bench and do the same thing later on down the road. Raging Thunder Punch should only be used when you can't use Lightning Storm, so either you've used that move the previous turn or you only have two energy cards on Thundurus, or the defending Pokemon would be knocked out by 30 damage.
Pokemon Card Rating:
I would give this card a 4 out of 5 rating. In my opinion, this is an above average Basic Pokemon card from the Furious Fists set. Regardless of what the moves are on this card, I would still give this card an above average rating because it has a massive HP and a very low retreat cost, but this card is even better than that because both moves Thundurus has are average to above average. So if you're building a lightning type deck, I would recommend taking a very hard look at this card.
Tomorrow's Pokemon Card:
So thanks for reading today's Pokemon card review of Thundurus from the Furious Fists set, stay tuned for tomorrow's card review of Dedenne, which is from this same set. Make sure to check below for the Free Pokemon TCG Online Codes!
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It was about 4 months back I commenced and then gave up my search for an admin app for Wp blogs. Finally its here.. WordPress for Android 2.0. Amazing interface and works smoothly. Plus things like uploading videos and pictures are highlighted in main menu only. Makes sense considering the frequency of usage of both on mobile devices.
The biggest benifit that I feel it will have is that one doesn't have to wait now to get to a computer for posting a blog. I have wanted to post things when I am travelling, brooding or just watching tv… as in right now. Though only time will tell how much I, or anyone, will use any of these features, but its good to have a choice at times when its required.
Anyway, I'm done with this post. Guess posting from phone doesn't require that much effort.
Happy blogging…


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Boas Festas! Seasons's greetings!
Boas Festas! Feliz Natal e um Ano Novo repleto de alegria, sucesso e boas novas!
Seasons's greetings and warm wishes to you... For a year full of joy, success and good tidings!
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Visualize-o no seu browser. Open in a browser.
2009 Holiday Season
Bonsai and Orchid Exhibit at Monte Santo
The hobby of caring for Bonsais has grown exponentially in recent years, especially in Europe, currently these small shrubs can be found throughout the world. The interest in Bonsais has accompanied the general public´s growing curiosity for the martial arts and Asian culture. This hobby requires patience along with some artistic ability and is ideal for individuals who wish to relax and escape from their everyday stress.
On the 7th and 8th of December at 3:00 p.m. Monte Santo will host a bonsai workshop in collaboration with the Win Garden & Home. This workshop will teach participants the basic steps of caring for such sensitive trees. Each session has a length of 1 hour and 30 minutes, a minimum participation of 10 people and is free of charge. Feel free to bring your own Bonsai or choose one made available by the Win Garden. The workshop will be held within the five star resort's Club House in Carvoeiro; reservations may de booked by telephone +351 282 321 000 or e-mail to email@example.com.
MICE segment a priority for IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts present at the 2009 World Travel Market
Um pedido de casamento" de Tchekhov
A entrada para o espectáculo é gratuita e é limitada a uma lotação máxima de 300 lugares, maiores de 12 anos. Os bilhetes estarão disponíveis a partir do dia 30 de Novembro de 2009 no Convento S. José (em Lagoa). O número 282380434 (Convento S. José) encontra-se disponível para mais informações sobre este espectáculo. Também o número 282010080 (Ideias do Levante) encontra-se disponível (de Segunda a Sexta-feira, das 18h00 às 20h00), para eventuais contactos relacionados com informações sobre esta ou outras actividades da associação. Mais se informa que o atendimento online encontra-se disponível 24 horas, todos os dias, em www.ideiasdolevante.net .
Indulge in a Winter Retreat…
Winter retreats are wonderful opportunities to relax while enjoying a wonderful destination; knowing this IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts has prepared everything for guests to make the most of their winter getaway.
Back your bags and escape to the Algarve, one of the most sought out destination in Europe. Select a resort as your destination, and then simply enjoy, without worrying about the rates, which are consequently pleasant surprises.
Tempting flavours, live fireworks, entertainment throughout the night and luxurious accommodation are but a few of the surprises prepared for New Year´s Eve 2009. For more information and reservations please call +351 282 321 000 I +351 289 304 900 or e-mail: email@example.com I firstname.lastname@example.com
Halloween in Carvoeiro, Algarve
The Holiday was introduced to the United States of America by the early pilgrims; and is currently one of the most widely celebrated dates in the world, especially amongst Americans. Disguised in scary costumes or as their favourite character countless children go door to door repeating the famous question: Trick or Treat? neighbours then gladly offer sweets in exchange for their piece of mind. In the Algarve Halloween has come to gather quite a legion of fans, particularly amongst the younger population, the local shops and hotels, who offer special children´s programs to celebrate the holiday.
At Monte Santo, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts´ five star resort in Carvoeiro, you will find jack-o'-lanterns to lighten your path, a wonderful promotion on accommodation, entertainment for children throughout the weekend, and a delicious dinner prepared by the Club House Restaurant for haunted evening. Join US!
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts focuses on golf segment
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts' Vilamoura property- As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa- has created a 2009 Portugal Masters golf package. With rates as low as €139 per person per night this promotion incorporates luxurious accommodation, complimentary access to the 7Seven Spa Vilamoura social areas, a €100 spa voucher, tickets to attend the golf tournament and a round of golf.
You name the Price during October and November!
How it works
Monte Santo´s First Birthday
Belgian artist Mikki.F exhibits "Marrakech" at Monte Santo
The Vernissage is scheduled for September 2nd at 6 p.m. and the painter will be on hand to share her inspirations with all of our guests. Admission to the event is free of charge and includes an enjoyable cocktail.
Lulla Bye Concert in the Algarve
After the success of the Smallest Concert in the World, Lulla Bye returns to the Algarve for another unforgettable show.
After a memorable performance in the "Smallest Concert in the World", organized by the national radio station Radio Comercial, the band Lulla Bye returns to Monte Santo on Saturday the 12th of September for a spectacular concert dedicated to previous and present guests.
The upcoming concert on the 12th of September will celebrate Monte Santo's successful first year of operation. Everyone who has selected Monte Santo as a holiday destination in the past is invited to revisit and enjoy our gift: a wonderful evening under the stars with the Lulla Bye.
The unforgettable concert will start at 10 p.m. following a 9:30 cocktail besides the resort´s magnificent club house pool.
The event will also be open to the general public; to attend one must simply be accommodated at Monte Santo (one bedroom suites in September as affordable as €190 per night). For those who have yet to enjoy the true beauty of the only 5* resort in Carvoeiro this is a wonderful opportunity to do so while taking pleasure in one of the most promising Portuguese pop/rock bands. Please accept our invitation. For more information and reservations please call +351 282 321 000 or e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Carvoeiro receives nature exhibit, "Lynx, the struggle to exist- a story of survival or extinction"
According to the non-profit association founded in 2000 for the conservation of the Iberian-Lynx, SOS Lynx, this creature is the most endangered feline species in the world. It is calculated that only 200 specimens currently live within their natural habitat. This species, that once inhabited the entire Iberian Peninsula, has come to disappear in the last decades due greatly to the loss of its natural habitat, the decrease in prey, and a high mortality attributed to car accidents, and hunting.
"We intend to take advantage of August-our busiest month of the year- to appeal to our visitors´ ecological conscience. This exhibit, composed of 8 panels, presents the Iberian lynx in a didactic yet fascinating perspective, showing us how this feline species struggles on a daily basis to survive. Receiving this exhibit within our resort is a simple contribution to a noble cause we are happy to make." stated Marc Sontag, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts' Director of Residential Tourism.
Do not miss the opportunity to visit Carvoeiro and discover how you may help the Iberian Lynx- the last large feline indigenous to the Iberian Peninsula and the most endangered mammal in Europe.
FatBoy Slim our latest guest!
International Superstars entertain Algarve's nightlife
Having performed in locations throughout the world, these musicians tend to have extensive lists of demands regarding their accommodations; requesting special attention to every detail. Their elevated standards have been met by our resorts in the Algarve. The musicians are scheduled to entertain the nightlife throughout the Algarve followed by a well-deserved retreat to this exclusive resort so they may enjoy the true comfort and luxury it is known for.
"Receiving musicians of this scale within our resorts demonstrates the true standards of quality our brand withholds. This is also reflected in our guest reviews on various websites where our anonymous visitors continuously rate us amongst the destination´s top 5 resort for nearly 2 years", stated Marc Sontag, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts´ Director of Residential Tourism.
Monte Santo - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts´ other property in the Algarve - recently celebrated a successful first year of operation. The day was commemorated with a delightful dinner amongst friends, co-workers and family. Guests are invited to enjoy a belated yet memorable gift: all previous guests are welcomed to return during the first two weeks of September and enjoy an exclusive concert with the Portuguese rock band Lulla Bye. After the success of their previous concert, "O Concerto Mais Pequeno do Mundo" organized by one of the leading radio stations in Portugal, Radio Comercial, Lulla Bye will return to Monte Santo on the 12th of September for an unforgettable concert prepared especially for guests.
Further to this concert in September, Monte Santo will also welcome international performers like Fatboy Slim, Roisin Murphey and countless more.
Monte Santo in Carvoeiro to giveaway €5000 Meeting Package to a Lucky Event Planner
Perfectly situated - less than 45 minutes from the Faro International Airport- with convenient access to famous local attractions and shopping, along with the benefit of onsite complimentary parking, the meeting Suites are located on the 1st floor of the Club House, overlooking the resort and provide stunning sea views. The meeting suites feature high-tech amenities and luxury décor - ideal for everything from a dinner meeting to an intimate social gathering. The private suites provide the perfect venue to impress.
Outstanding attention to detail and extensive indoor and outdoor meeting facilities ensure every event is successful and highly productive. Whether you are hosting a training session, a private boardroom meeting or celebrating a company milestone with a grand celebration, our resort offer just the right venue for your event. An inspirational setting for your meetings, you can choose from day or overnight packages. Alternatively, meeting room hire only prices are available.- our 5 star resort offers all you need to plan a memorable gathering. Take advantage of all our benefits, including:
- Flexible event space, ranging from private boardrooms with en-suite break-out rooms to large functions
- Lovely outdoor venues, including terraces and the Garden Tent
- Business Services through dedicated Meeting Concierge, to assist you in all aspects from start to finish
- Complimentary transportation to the Airport, making it easy for your attendees to arrive
- Extensive activities in the hotel and nearby for participants and their families
- 133 suites and townhouses with deluxe amenities
Meeting planners can enter the drawing on the Monte Santo Web site at http://www.montesantoalgarve.com/ and by sending an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com. Previously contracted groups are not eligible to win. The winner must sign the contract within 10 working days of the drawing. The winner will be notified the day following the drawing via e-mail and a phone call.
Packages and booking incentives are available throughout the year, minimum numbers may apply.
Monte Santo, is a part of IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts which offer the largest most luxurious suites in Carvoeiro and Vilamoura. Each property provides guests with exceptionally personalised service and exquisite décor, creating a distinctive, yet informal experience. IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts offer an unsurpassed range of guest services and amenities, including high-speed Internet connectivity, wine tastings, gourmet dining and unique Spa & fitness options from in-room treatments to state-of-the-art fitness facilities.
A typical day at Monte Santo might include an early bird run around the Resort's fitness track or an energizing swim in indoor pool, a buffet breakfast by the outdoor pool, morning meetings followed by an express lunch, a bicycle ride or a transfer to the Golf course (3 minutes by car, 20 minutes by bicycle). Then our guests may choose between 18 holes of Championship Golf, a Tennis tournament, or various treatments by the 7Seven Spa. To end a perfect day, the guests may enjoy cocktails, while watching the sunset at the Club House followed by a casual BBQ dinner.
Visitors can locate hotels, book accommodations or find out more by calling 282 321 000 289 304 900, or accessing the resort websites at www.montesantoalgarve.com http://www.ascascatasvilamoura.com/. For enquiries on this and other offers please e-mail email@example.com.
Belgian artist Mikki.F exhibits her artwork at Monte Santo
Michele Frederick, most commonly known as Mikki.F, was born on March 11th 1963, in Gent, Belgium. Her artistic techniques were perfected at the Brugge's Arts School, where she graduated with a major in art. She later complemented her studies with graphic and fashion design. For 15 years, she dedicated her talent to designing for world renowned jewelers. Throughout these years Michele Frederickx was also able to evolve as an artist through several small projects including interior design. In 2002, she achieved her ultimate passion, to create art with absolute freedom and creativity.
Her paintings have been displayed throughout Belgium, in events such as Liberat, Talent and Sfeer, from 2004 until 2006. In 2004 her work was also displayed in Sun Valley (U.S.A). Her latest exhibits have been in Portugal, more specifically the Algarve, where she has already presented her work on 4 separate occasions.
This exhibition, organized by Monte Santo and the artist, will include 13 paintings and will be on display within the resort´s Club House. On September 1st, Monte Santo will then welcome a new collection of Mikki F.´s art, 13 paintings with a "Marrakech" theme. These will be displayed during 6 months.
Monte Santo Algarve - Concerto mais pequeno do Mundo - Lulla Bye
World's largest Sand Sculture Event - Pera, Algarve
In our endevour to show more about what the Algarve has the offer, we thought of intruducing to you the FIESA.
This year an international team of 60 sculptors, specialized in sand sculpture, transform fifteen thousand square meters of area and thirty-five thousand tons of sand in to FIESA 2009, with the theme of DISCOVERIES, giving the visitor a fascinating journey through time and the history of the evolution of mankind. The findings from Prehistoric times through Middle Ages and Modern, to the great achievements of current time through science and technology. FIESA also incorporates a playful dimension with a space for sand sculpture activities, where each day, adults, teens and children may experience and show their creative abilities in this form of artistic expression.
During the day the sculptures can be admired in all their detail and elegance, while at night, the lighting takes you to a mystical atmosphere, enhanced by performances of live music, theatre, dance and performing arts.
Monte Santo, Carvoeiro: "Kids On Us" - Kids Eat, Play & Stay Free
To counter balance this we thought of bringing you some positive news and offer you a family escape to the Beach with a stay Monte Santo, Carvoeiro.
Monte Santo welcomes families this month with its "Kids On Us" offer that allows children under 12 years old to eat, play and stay free.
During June 2009, "Kids On Us" offers savings for families including extra bed in the parents' room for up to two children at no additional cost and complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner from the resort's children's menu. Various recreational facilities such as full use of the Planet Junior Kid's Club, swimming pools, tennis courts and dedicated daily activities can be enjoyed at no charge.
Kids On Us' represents exceptional value, making this month an ideal time for families planning a holiday in the Algarve.
Please check with reception for further details on this June campaign: +351 282 321 000 or mail us at email@example.com
Algarve promoted in Galicia
Visitors are offered free access and are eligble to win free stays
The climate, proximity and quality of offering are the ingredients to atrract the visitors
Seeing the current economic down-turn, the internal and Spanish markets have increased their relative importance in the hotel occupancies.
ATA promotes inaugeral flight Gatwick Faro
No âmbito da nova rota Gatwick-Faro operada pela Aer Lingus, a partir de 26 de Abril, a Associação Turismo do Algarve (ATA), em parceria com a sua agência de Relações Publicas no Reino Unido – Hills Balfour Synergy, a delegação do AICEP de Londres e a companhia aérea irlandesa, promove uma mega visita educacional com agentes do sector e jornalistas britânicos.
Recorde-se que a Aer Lingus vai passar a efectuar dois voos diários para Londres
Numa altura em que se assiste à retracção de investimentos por parte de agentes turísticos internacionais, a ATA saúda o esforço da Aer Lingus e congratula-se com abertura desta nova operação para Faro, a qual oferece novas possibilidades para os turistas do principal mercado emissor para o Algarve.
Recent Occupancy Statistics Algarve
For those wanting to learn more (text in Portuguese) about the effects per region or star classification, please click here
Algarve Tourist Association starts Irish Campaign
In May the Algarve Touris Association (ATA) starts promoting the Algarve on the Irish TV and 180 city busses in Dublin, Cork and limerick with the slogan "Algarve. A Family Paradise this Summer".On the channels RTE and TV3 a total of 167 spots of 20 seconds will promote the Algarve as the perfect family destination - predominantely aimed at women's programmes, such as the Oprah Winfrey Show, Judge Judy, Mornings Ireland Am, aiming to reach 3.7 million viewers.
Monte Santo - Club House Restaurant
Did you know that the Club House restaurant now has new menus under the concept "Gourmet Low Cost?" Please see here for further info and reservations.
Spring Break Monte Santo resort - Carvoeiro
Monte Santo Resort on Social Media Networks
Monte Santo is now active on various Social Media Networks. Follow us or become a fan!
Every month we will draw a winner for a free stay at our resort.
In the meanwhile we will keep you posted on further anticipated inclusions such as Wikipedia and YouTube.
We are venturing into uncharted territory as we launch this new blog. We know this is where the action is if we want to talk to our customers directly -- and hear back from them.We appreciate any comments you might have on improving this blog and it would be great seeing all of your comments and hearing how we can provide you a better service. Please keep your ideas and comments coming!
For those, who not have had the pleasure of stying with us, Monte Santo is a luxury retreat offering the perfect blend of tranquillity, comfort and style. Ideal for the perfect holiday.
The multi-room modern Suites and townhouses, the resort facilities and the impeccable service complemented by the ever-present sunshine make this an ideal destination for families, couples, golfers and sport enthousiasts.
Nestled upon the hilltops of Carvoeiro, minutes from extensive golden beaches with the complimentatry resort shuttle, secluded coves and dramatic cliffs this unique resort benefits from the magnificent climate and all year round sunshine for which the Algarve is famed.
I also take the opportunity of introducing our "Planet Junior", "Baby Must Have" and "InFavour" guest loyalty program that were introduced recently. In the near future, we will be adding services, of which we will inform you first through our Blog.
On a side note, this blog is a moderated forum for comments and discussion. Posts that are inappropriate will not be displayed. For more specifics on the rules, please request our Terms and Conditions.
Look forward to blogging with you.
Marc Sontag
Director of Residential Tourism


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Historical fiction is one of my favourite genres. Throw in a good old ghost story, and I'm hooked.
The Ghost of Glendale by Natalie Kleinman merges two subgenres - historical romance with a paranormal fiction.
The main protagonist, Phoebe Marcham, is a strong-willed young lady. Being a young unmarried woman at 24, Phoebe is quite resigned to spinsterhood. Thankfully, she has a comfortable life in a manor house and doesn't need a man to provide for her, looking after her father and being the lady of the house. She has always admired the deep bond between her parents, and wouldn't settle for less.
One day while riding in the woods she meets a handsome stranger. Duncan Armstrong stays at the neighbours' house. Phoebe and Duncan have much in common, they love outdoors, horses and do not care much for the conventions.
He is an adventurer, who left his home years ago to travel the world and study art.
Duncan is very much taken with Phoebe, and promises to help her discover the secret of the family ghost. Simon Marcham is the ancestor of the family, who has been
Phoebe reminded me of Jane Austen's Emma. Like Emma, she lives with her elderly father, and they are devoted to each other. She is the only child and the heiress to the family fortune. She knows her mind and does not shy away from expressing her opinions. Being a spinster in her 20s, she is allowed more freedom than the younger daughters of the upper echelons would have had.
For example, she is free to ride on her own, or in a male company, without a chaperone.
Thankfully, unlike Emma, she is not trying her hand at matchmaking and interfering into the other people's lives.
Phoebe misses her late Mum, and the quest (finding the secret of the family ghost) helps her to be closer to her mother, who in her turn tried to solve the old family mystery.
The paranormal element of the book is very much in the tradition of Regency period literature. It is not a malevolent spirit, but a rather melancholic figure, pining for his lost love.
It might be difficult to imagine a modern-age young man so much involved in the story of the star-crossed lovers, but keeping in mind, the action is taking place in the Regency period, it would be natural to expect young men to read melancholic poetry and cry over the sad verses.
The gentle style of the book retains old-world charm.
Disclosure: I received an e-copy of the book for the purposes of reviewing and taking part in the blog tour. You can check out what the other bloggers thought of this book, if you have a look at the schedule below.


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After their taste of victory last week, Hampton Hill's 1st XI were in buoyant mood facing Wandgas at Bushy Park on Saturday.
Skipper Tom Hampton lost the toss again and was asked to bat. He and Stuart Barrs-James strode to the crease in determined fashion, not least as one of the Wandgas cars was delayed, meaning only nine fielders. In a strange piece of role reversal, it was Stuart who started to play the shots, Tom batting carefully, looking to build a major innings. After stroking four boundaries, Stuart popped one up to the bowler and departed for 18. James Newton-Savage joined Tom and the pair, taking advantage of the odd bad ball, pushed the score along at a decent rate. A century stand included Tom's 50, before James played a rare false shot and was caught, giving Nuwan the first of his two wickets. Three wickets fell for three runs, reducing Hampton Hill to 136-4, as Shadab Ahmed and Charlie Newton-Savage tried to attack too soon, both giving simple catches off the bowling of Marsh. Ollie Hampton joined his brother and began the rebuilding process. Tom was now playing some fine shots and he reached a well-deserved ton. Ollie, after a cautious start, showed the form that had brought him 96 not out in the 3rd XI last week and the brothers pushed the score close to 200 before Ollie holed out. James Everett joined Tom who continued to bully the bowlers before being caught and bowled by Nuwan for a magnificent 131. The score had reached 226 and had not changed when a mix up between James and new batsman Cedric Newcombe saw James run out for 11. Only three more were added before Cedric was also back in the pavilion, leaving Stuart Skinner and David Coates to see out the overs and reach 239-8 off the allotted 45 overs.
Wandgas took to their task with relish, Mcdonnell and skipper Marsh racing to 23 from the first three overs. Tom Rose struck the first blow, having Marsh caught by skipper Tom for seven. Paul Howgate joined McDonnell and the attacking play continued until Charlie Newton-Savage surprised McDonnell with a straight one, dismissing him for 18. Jones soon came and went, caught behind by Newcombe off Rose for two, leaving Wandgas 45-3, but with plenty of overs in hand. As with the HHCC innings, Howgate and Umar had to rebuild and started to eat away at the target, Howgate reaching a fine half century. Umar was frustrating the bowlers with an array of shots, some with gloves on, some without. Even a tight spell from James Everett could not make the breakthrough. A smart move by the skipper changed the course of the game. He decided to take the pace off the ball and brought James Newton-Savage and a restrained Ollie Hampton into the attack. This put the skids on the Wandgas charge. James finally had Umar LBW for an entertaining 24 and picked up two wickets in two balls with Amir and Khan returning without troubling the scorer. Gopi joined Howgate and managed to survive the hat trick ball but at 135-6, Wandgas were on the ropes and the knock- out blow was delivered by Dave Coates who enticed Howgate, on 73, to hit one to deep mid-off where Shadab took a comfortable catch.
Beckett came to the crease and played with some surprising flair (according to his team mates) and with Gopi, started to get the scoreboard moving again before Coates bowled Gopi for eight. Williams came and went without scoring, bowled by the returning Rose who also dismissed Beckett for 24 – a juggling catch from Skipper Hampton. Wandgas managed 173 all out and HHCC had won by 66 runs. Tom Rose finished with 4-33 but the pick of the bowlers, dismantling the Wandgas middle order, were spin-twins James Newton-Savage (3-36 from 9 overs) and Dave Coates (2-22 from 5)
The win put HHCC in 3rd place behind Newdigate and Claygate and a couple of points ahead of Woodmansterne, their opponents at Bushy Park on Saturday.


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Hamburger Helper: A friend to moms everywhere! Although it is typically just slop in a pan, my version is both delicious and nutritious. It is made with my favorite ground 'beef' product called "Yves: Ground Round". This meal has very few ingredients, and can be whipped up in about 20 minutes.
1 small onion, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 package of Mexican Flavored Ground Round (if you use the Italian Flavor, you will have to season it. My mixture is 3/4 tbslp chili powder, 1/2 tblsp paprika and cumin, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder and cinnamon)
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cups smaller pasta (I like mini fusilli)
3 3/4 cups cups water (it will seem like a lot but it will evaporate as it simmers)
1/2 tsp salt
1 5.5 oz can tomato paste
1/2 cup soy, rice or almond milk
1/2 cup nutritional flakes
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2) Add pasta, stir and pour water over top. Sprinkle with salt and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn down heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Keep an eye on it, stirring once in a while so the pasta doesn't stick.
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It is another of those moments, isn't it, when all our human quarreling and sniping, all our politics and passions, seem to fade into insignificance. WE have glimpsed something beyond ourselves.
I am referring, of course, to the stunning feat of little New Horizons, the interplanetary probe that has been traveling, unknown to me, since 2006 to catch a glimpse of Pluto. And it has!!
All that scientific know-how has given us our first photos of what we now call a "dwarf planet". I don't know whether I should marvel more at that look into the unknown or at the calculations that enabled those cameras to send such pictures across 3 billion miles of space.
Despite naysayers among the scientists, despite funding cuts and reductions, the dreamers behind this scientific feat never gave up and their reward is a gift and a challenge to each of us. We have peered into the edge of space and everything has shifted. At least, it has for me.
I am back at my Creator's feet with prayers of awe and gratitude and a renewed sense of what it means for me to have life in this universe. I am so small and it keeps being revealed as so huge, and what still lies beyond?
I don't know, but since that probe is programmed to continue traveling for another 20 years what might it still have to teach us? There are more questions than answers here, but a mind mightier than mine and an infinite plan beyond our calculations make everything human shift into a new alignment.
I think it is time to sing with new vigor the old hymn "How Great Thou Art".
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My roommate think we should put those money's in earth and make more rose garden,and similar. But i do agree with you a moment, far away from the reckless human race is refreshing experience. But i can have those moments too when I go sit in the river banks or mountain ridge, alone,all by myself. I feel I'm really close to God and full of gratitude and humble. Back to the land!
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We have a cherry cabinet to make that will have solid lumber panels inside cope & stick door frames. The panels will be 3/8 to 1/2 inch in thickness. Overall width approximately 15 inches.
Would like to keep the cathedrals on the wood grain matched visually.
The first thought is to laminate this in 3 pieces with the cathedrals all aimed towards top of door.
The second idea is to split & re-glue the 5 inch boards such that the relative alignment more or less matches the first idea.
The only difference would be 6 laminations instead of 3 (without any flipping of grain direction).
Would one of these methods produce more panels that would stay flatter over time?
I want to be clear that both scenarios involve using just three boards. Scenario 2 splits these boards into six pieces rather than just three.
The additional work of ripping and gluing the wood to a six piece assembly would have no appreciable effect on stability. Expansion/contraction is the same, tendency to cup would be the same because grain orientation is maintained. Starting with properly dried lumber is the key. Do the calculation for predictable exp/con of the panel and allow for it in the frame. A thin panel will not exert as much cupping force as a thicker one.
Thanks Tom.
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Happy Anniversary to you both and Congratulations! You've been blessed to have found one another.ReplyDelete
"Happy Anniversary to you and Hubby", today AND tomorrow... I say you "STRETCH" that happy occasion into a two day event... "LOVE the story"!!! My two youngest sons were born a day apart, My Justin(2/3/79)and Sean(2/2/82), they grew up and still are BEST FRIENDS! Your Anniversary reminds me of them because we "Always had a 2Day party". and to this day they celebrate 2days of birthdays, it's not like one has one and the other has the other, "They both celebrate the 2Days!!!"ReplyDelete
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Awwwww that is so lovely and such inspiration to aim for - we've just completed 11 years of mostly bliss! I keep telling Mr B he's the best husband I've ever had! And I mean it!ReplyDelete
What a CUTE story!!!!! Happy Anniversary! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)ReplyDelete
What a lovely story! And, as I've said before, he really looks like a wonderful guy. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! – gReplyDelete


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In response to the Daily Prompt…
In order to have faith in something (or someone) you need to believe in that thing (or person) first. It won't work otherwise. Over the years I have come to the realization that I have lost faith in many things (and, sadly, many people). I didn't want to. Believe me when I tell you that I liked being able to have faith in something or someone. It was a comforting thought to have. Kind of like a safety net of sorts. If something were to go wrong, that person or thing would be there to help, in however small or big a way. It was simply nice to know that someone had my back. I don't feel that way about a lot of things these days. I haven't for a long time now.
My faith in God was the first to go. I was raised Catholic and was a practicing Catholic until about the age of twenty. I was away at college when it happened, when I lost my faith in the Big Guy Upstairs. It wasn't something that happened overnight either. It was a slow and gradual progression. I wasn't happy about it but I was also kind of pissed off that it was happening. As a Catholic I was taught that if you were a good person, that God would be good to you in return. That He would "take care of you" and that, in the end, you would end up in Heaven for being such a good person. I used to really believe that. So I did my best to be one of those "good people".
I kept being as good a person as I could be but shitty things began to happen in my life (for example, my parents were getting divorced and I had to have major surgery to remove my defective ovary) and no matter how "good" I was as a person, those shitty things kept happening. Suddenly the idea that being good meant God would be good to you began to not make sense to me. Here I was being a good daughter, sister, student and friend to the people I knew and it felt like God wasn't paying any attention to what was going on in my life. WTF? By the time I was halfway through college I had reached the point where none of it made sense. Everything I had learned when I was in grade school felt like a lie. And it wasn't just the things that were going on in my life that made me question it all. It was everything I was seeing around me. The older I became, the more I began to see that life was, in fact, not easy or fair. The rose-colored glasses that I had worn during most of my childhood had gotten lost somewhere along the way and I was now seeing everything as it was. Talk about a cold slap to the face.
By the time I graduated from college I was pretty much done with religion as a whole. Since then my life has not gotten any easier and the world, as I know it, has gotten a lot harder, a lot crueler. It's difficult for me to believe that there is a God who seems to be okay with things going as they are and not doing a damn thing about it. I could pray all I want but it's really not going to change anything because "God" has nothing to do with anything that's of this earth. Will I be afraid if, after I die, it turns out there is a God after all? Not really. The way I see it, if He really does exist, he'll let me pass through the Pearly Gates anyway because I'm still the good person I was from years ago. That much hasn't changed about me. Personally, I don't think there is a Heaven. I think that once we die everything simply goes black and that's it. You cease to exits.
Would it be cool if He were to somehow prove me wrong? Maybe. I say maybe because then it would mean Heaven exists and the afterlife would be the great place it was described to me as a kid. I would get to be with my wonderful four-legged companion, M, again and get to sit on a cloud for all eternity. But maybe not because it would also mean that God let all the shitty things that happen in the world happen. I don't know about you, but I don't think I would want to believe in a God that did that.
Faith, especially in religion, is a complex belief that isn't meant for everyone. It wasn't meant for me. Life is complicated enough as it is without adding that into the mix. But I will say this, my faith in people has been restored a bit since meeting W. I didn't think it would have been possible for me to meet a man that was not only kind and generous with his heart, but also willing to share it with me. W is such a man. So maybe I can believe in that, in him. I think I will.


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The Collins English Dictionary defines Democracy as "a system of government in which people choose their rulers by voting for them in elections."
Coined from the Greek world 'δημοκρατία dēmokratía', it literally means "rule by people".
In this modern era there are three types of such systems. For instance, in a direct democracy, the citizens as a whole form a governing body, and vote directly on each issue, e.g. on the passage of a particular tax law.
In a representative democracy the citizens elect representatives from among themselves. These representatives meet to form a governing body, such as a legislature.
While in a constitutional democracy the powers of the majority are exercised within the framework of a representative democracy, but the constitution limits the majority and protects the minority, usually through the enjoyment by all of certain individual rights, e.g. freedom of speech, or freedom of association.
Going by the explanation of the various types of democracies as explained by Wikipedia, Nigeria is supposed to be practising the third form – constitutional democracy.
But sadly the reality on the ground clearly shows that this is not actually the case in the so-called "Giant of Africa," and in fact is more like what the late Afrobeat great Fela Anikulapo-Kuti coined in his hit song "Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense" and from where I got the above headline.
And a trend in recent election results only further paints a picture that something is not quite right with the way we are practicing democracy in the country.
Last weekend local council elections took place in Imo State with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) sweeping all the 27 chairmanship seats and 636 of 645 councillorship seats.
The results were announced by the state Chairman of the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC), Mr. Elthebert Ibebuchi.
While announcing the results of the polls, the ISIEC chief said that 13 political parties fielded candidates for the council election. Ibebuchi also declared that Redemption Peoples Party, Accord Party, KOWA, Young Progressives Party and Rebuild Nigeria Party, all won one councillorship seat each.
He, however, said that the election was inconclusive in Oguta, Isu, Isiala Mbano, Aboh Mbaise and Owerri North councils even as the commission provided a level-playing ground for all the political parties and their candidates. Ibebuchi also disclosed that the commission would establish Electoral Tribunal for adjudication of disputes arising from the conduct of the council's polls as PDP, APGA and the CUPP boycotted the election.
Of course, this is no longer a big surprise and only kept to a recent trend whereby the party that controls the government at the state level usually sweeps all the elective seats available.
About four months ago the same exercise was carried out in Oyo State with the APC winning all the chairmanship seats in the 33 local government councils and the 35 Local Council Development Areas in the state. The party also won the councillorship seats in the 610 wards in the state.
Of course in announcing the results in Ibadan, Mr. John Ajeigbe, the Chairman of Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, described the election as "free, fair and credible."
But the poll was boycotted by the largest opposition party in the state, the PDP on the ground that they knew it would not be credible.
PDP Chairman, Alhaji Kunmi Mustapha, who announced the local council poll boycott, said: "It would be an effort in futility."
In June it was the turn of Rivers State to conduct its own council polls and with the same outcom as the ones of Imo and Oyo states. Predictably the party in power, the PDP, won all the 23 chairmanship positions contested in the local government area elections conducted by Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC).
And just like his Oyo counterpart, Chairman of RSIEC, Justice Chukwunenye Uriri (rtd) noted that the exercise was "free and fair", adding that there was no report of violence during the elections.
Understandably, this was not the position of the opposition, APC, whose party boycotted the poll on the ground that it was already tilted in favour of the ruling party.
Reacting to this, the state governor, Nyesom Wike said: "Sixty-six out of 68 political parties participated, but no violence. That means that if APC had participated, probably we would have seen violence".
In July six years after the last polls took place, Lagos State finally held chairmanship and councillorship elections into the 57 Local Governments/Local Council Development Areas of the state, with the ruling APC winning the chairmanship seats in all the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas.
However, the APC "only" won 369 councillorship seats while the PDP won four seats and Accord Party, three.
Speaking on the polls, the state governor, Akinwumi Ambode uttered words that Nigerians would love to be able to see politicians put into practice when he said: "I am happy that this election is coming in my own time. The whole idea is for us to evolve a process where the citizens come out and believe in a process that is credible. When the people see credible elections at the local government level, they will be excited to participate because they know that it is credible, peaceful and without violence….We need to enhance democracy in the country and we can only do it by what we are doing today."
Unfortunately this is not the reality as state electoral commissions hardly organize free, fair and credible polls, rather those whose results are predictable. But if the truth must be told, while the state electoral officials are often unashamedly skewed in favour of whatever party controls Government House, to a large extent the same cannot be said of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which has tried hard to remain neutral when handling federal elections.
This clearly manifested at the last general elections in 2015 when for the first time in the nation's history an opposition party was able to wrest the keys to Aso Rock Villa from a party in power!
One can only pray that INEC keeps it up in next year's general elections, while one is also appealing to the state versions to allow the true will of the people to manifest, and not what the government in power wants in local government elections!
It is only by doing this that Fela's "democrazy" lyrics in his 1980 song will no longer hold true in this country.
'Democrazy' Nigerian style
The Collins English Dictionary defines Democracy as "a system of government in which people choose their rulers by voting for them in elections."


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Pimco Executive: Jobs Data Show All-Around Strength
Although January unemployment claims rose in the U.S., strong job growth was still seen. Pimco's Richard Clarida discusses the economic signals this sends for 2015. Photo: Getty
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in case you missed it we have breaking news on the economy the unemployment right take up to five point seven percent but ... say one hundred and fifty seven thousands of jokes what created in the U S economy last month an awesome age of upward revisions ... to the out the Jonestown for the prior two months last December and November up what joining us now which are a day he is the Pimco executive vice president global strategic advisor ... to express his views on the situation ... this is the look as good as it seems ... this is a very strong number along all dimensions ... strong credit for last month ... the age upward revisions ... to enter showing off the increase in the labor force is a positive ... the rise in employment or ego is up over that because we sing the unemployment rate go up people diving back into the job market one side of Paul's of it's it's a positive because a lot of the improvements in unemployment happen because people dropped on the labor force cherry on say consistently ... that she expects over time as the economy begins to firm up ... people will re enter and that's a positive ... and then finally the increase in average hourly earnings to two point two every year ... is also important was that the sun jumping and waking up it was ... so far cry though from the get out the six percent swing was saying back before the crisis oh sure but but you know you gotta walk before you can ride and in fact the suspect or income in workers' ... pockets again is consistent with the other evidence the labor market is firming up so overall dimensions are very very strong heroic them and we caught up in the good looking back at the last five Januarys with the chart is showing the Somme with Dom ... Dom would slope ... at eight and the unemployment right you know Tammy two thousand eleven one point two percent ... now five point seven percent yet ... absolutely and of course the Fed has told us that in their view ... the economy is operating and that of the day ... at a healthy level the not include her rate in the low fives and so ... we still have slack in the labor market ... but but but clearly a very positive very cars and on those revisions are eye popping so absolutely their strategy did complete yet I mean just really just a repeat dying case anyone has missed that some ... payrolls revised upward from November to four hundred and twenty three thousand jokes traded in the economy ... and Dom and for December up from above three hundred thousand trimmed twenty nine thousand ... while to that so let's go back to Spencer Jacob has been diving through the numbers are looking all the time to spend so what do you find ... I think a very interesting thing is that the longer term trend now if you ... take the the revised out of the very good number we had this month that in terms of a payroll growth and the I'm adjusting this for population so it's not like for like ... the ... the the twelve month average ... growth in in payrolls ... now exceeds ... anything ... anything that we saw during the last expansion ... there had been ... up prior to this a single month during the peak of the housing boom that was better than this and now we've exceeded that's about it all way back to ... the technology the waning days of technology boom ... to see ... twelve month average growth in payrolls this high adjusted for population ... now if you look back night I did my column today a look back although it's nineteen seventy ... and tracks that of the rise and fall that figure ... and every time that we are at this point ... for evil to lower ... the Fed already had begun a tightening cycle and needless to say the Fed had not become tightening from zero because we've never had zero rates before ... so it it really is no begs the question of ... Hawaii or we still ... year six now plus still sitting at zero percent ... how much longer would be here and how aggressive will the Fed be I think this ... the stacks the odds of considerably in favor of of of the November sooner and more aggressive wanna spend some time to watch that Chairwoman ... Janet Yellen is watching the show right now until the kids and the question then she access the press conference and and I are chatting chatting after this in a stock that should show you will be fine too ... much message a couple The Wall Street John all rich but back to you aam this is good it's good that the economy which appeal will be putting my meal was saying aam ... Europe stagnate saying above things that she has to stop in place to go was talk about the US I would focus on three areas I think this is a very PolyOne go to Europe to that of the star and I'd start with the U S having its very positive for the dollar stronger dollar I think the current seas will be ... a way to look at everything is constructive for credit ... you earn a spread by investing in pink red and then filing ending is good for US equities of the dollar ... credit and equities ... will benefit as for Europe and constructive on your prevent rocky really surprised on the upside with excuses that the ECB the open semi Europe's fat ... aam to sing dance that they can do to will the Fed did in Europe in Europe could surprise on the upside this year for the first time probably for five years is to get your paw probably grow one to one a half percent that it can be on the stronger side of that ... so that I would focus on the U S