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R5 Day 2 121.8 ( -1.1, +5.1 LDW)
I have to admit, I was a little hesitant getting on the scale. I had a round where my first day I only released half a pound. I was so disappointed. Of course the following day I had a huge drop. Anyway, it was a relief to see more than a pound release on my first day. Only 5 more to go to get to LDW from last round. We'll see how far my body wants to go this time.
I am so glad I checked my checking account this morning. Just over $100! My husband failed to tell me he was paying a bill for close to $1000 this week. GAH!! So, I've written myself a check from my commissions which I avoid doing since it's pre-taxed money. Oh well. Thank God I can do this. My husband gets paid Friday so this should hold us. Gads, though talk about an adrenaline rush looking at that number!
I have so much organizing to do. Fortunately I feel so much better today than yesterday, so I think I may be able to make a decent dent (as soon as I run to the bank and cover our asses).
Off to check on you guys!
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Good to see the scale was kind to you! My scale wasn't so nice this morning.
I understand your shock with your bank account. I've had something similar happen to me, too. I couldn't blame hubby because it was my faulty bookkeeping.
- October 5, 2010 at 9:29 AM
- helderheid said...
I can't really blame him either as I never discuss our finances with him! I could have warned him this week was tighter than most. Gads! At least the car payment and mortgage payment went through. I need to sell some houses!
- October 5, 2010 at 9:38 AM
- Jen Payne said...
Can you believe that your comment on the first day of a round is 5lbs to go to reach LDW???? Think back to our first rounds when we were facing 75lbs+!! The 75 is for me :) Who would have thought we would ever be at this point where we are managing only a 5 pound gain :) Such progress!! We are awesome, if I do say so myself :)
- October 5, 2010 at 12:02 PM
- helderheid said...
Jen, you are SO right! We are awesome... and so is HCG! By the way, I drove past your old work today... so weird to see the store empty!
- October 5, 2010 at 1:22 PM
- lavenderdiva said...
-1.1 today is FANTASTIC! You lost almost one-quarter of what you want to lose in this entire round today! WooHOO!
Glad you caught the accounting glitch! What a way to start the day-
- October 5, 2010 at 8:09 PM
- helderheid said...
Thanks LD! I'm actually hoping to reach 112 this round, so I've got another 10 to go, but we'll see where my body decides to stop. 112 is what every chart I come across says is my "ideal" weight. 112-114 would be thrilling but I'll be happy as a clam at 116!
You had a great start! Glad we're doing this together!
- October 5, 2010 at 8:46 PM
- Lis said...
Great 1st day loss!!! Only 5 more to go.... LOVE that! :) I will bet you hit 116 before the end of the round, you went there pretty fast last round. Love and hugs!!
- October 5, 2010 at 10:10 PM
- Holistic Health Coach-Tri Mom said...
Great loss! And I finally had one too, it only took my 6 VLCD days and a modified steak day. Heres to all of us losing exactly what we want this round!
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StarHub started this first with its Fat Green Pipe concept. For the uninitiated, the recent TVC shows a green fish-like creature named Flash Green racing against Olaf The Red (a prawn?) and of course Flash wins because he's racing in a fat green pipe – which refers to StarHub's wide bandwidth for internet access.
That was until SingTel recently launched its version, with the red character named SuperWhiz and the green one called Big G and SuperWhiz knocks out his overweight opponent in a boxing match. Then I realised StarHub's campaign wasn't all that hot, it just employed one of the oldest techniques in the book – putting down your competitors to make yourself look better (pardon the paraphrasing).
It is obvious that both telcos are taking swipes at each other and while it may seem funny to some, I ask, what's the point of all this? Who's supposed to come out looking better?
A wise advertising guru told me today that companies such as SingTel and StarHub are amongst the most visible in our advertising landscape. To put it simply, the ads they put out help shape our culture.
Such ads are not art, they're strictly commercial. And these are our leading, flag bearing brands no less. Shouldn't they be focusing on real creative work and finding their own point of differentiation and building brand value that can stand alone even in the face of new competition?
Earlier today at the Beyond 2006 summit, Neil French said agencies shouldn't be fired if something goes wrong, because the clients are wrong too and they are wrong together.
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In recent months I have gotten some emails from readers wanting me to give them advice about dating in SoCal. After all, it is one of my categories on my blog! Most of these women have been between the ages of 28 – 39. I've been dodging it, but I think it's time to speak. I have read their stories and they are frustrated, just like me.
Summed up, they have written me asking:
- How do I go about meeting a great guy in LA?
- I'm successful and keep meeting the wrong men. Any advice?
- What's a tip for online dating?
Wow ladies. Where do I begin?
I was telling my girlfriends over dinner a few nights ago that this post I am about to speak on might turn into a "Kanye West rant" about SoCal dating. Originally I had it all typed out in 1 post but then realized it was so incredibly long that I needed to split it up into different posts.
Over the course of many weeks I am going to share my experiences with online dating and matchmaking to bad first dates and lies – and ultimately what I decided is best for me at this point in my life. I'm not bitter, I'm not angry, but I am beyond honest and blunt about what I am about to share.
Guarded and frustrated? Maybe a bit.
So in today's post I am going to keep it light by advising you not to listen to the "dating experts" but the LA Times Affairs column and how those columns can make you feel a zillion times better if you are struggling and fed up with dating.
Don't listen to the dating experts
If you were like me years and years ago, I read practically every dating article I could find. I thought if I studied them religiously that my chances would improve and I would be one step closer to meeting Mr. Right.
I no longer listen to them because practically everything I have tried hasn't worked with what they recommended. Why? Because those "dating experts" are just theorists. They speak from what they have gone through or believe in and what they believe worked for them. Just like what I am about to type out. I can advise all I want, but at the end of the day, you need to do what's ultimately best for you.
I also don't think these "experts" really understand what it's like to date in SoCal. Any normal, day-to-day person out here would tell you it's a bitch. SMH. You will constantly see me in the coming weeks somewhat downplaying all of their advice with examples.
I am not labeling myself an "expert." I believe I am a realist where I use my head as much as I can. Following your heart? I would not recommend 100% doing that, especially not in SoCal.
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If I ever feel like it's somewhat hopeless (because you seriously never know), there is one piece of literature that I do read every week where I crack a smile: the LA Times' Affairs column. These are real, down-to-earth people who discuss what it's really like dating in LA, not some so-called paid "expert." I highly recommend you reading them.
It talks about horrible (yet funny) dates – from train wrecks to drug induced people – and any possible bizarre dating situation that could happen only in LA. There are even a few happily ever after stories as well. This is literally the only thing that gives me peace that I am "not alone" with all of the crazy, don't have their shit together people in this city.
But there is one article that struck a chord with me that gave the best advice: give up. I want to share it with you below:
I had given up.
I was 38 years old, renting a guest house in Beverly Hills, and had tried for most of my adult life to meet the right guy. The final straw was a phone call with a potential suitor who admitted that he was married and believed in polyamory. At that moment, I just gave up. The life I had hoped for, the one with a loving partner and a big dog, was not happening. I needed to make other plans.
I started to make plans for this new life. I started putting out feelers for jobs in other states. After all, with no need to stay rooted in Los Angeles, I could go wherever I wanted. I could live somewhere I could afford to buy a home of my own, or where I could drive five miles in less than two hours. I could live in New York or Chicago and dump my car and brave the winter. The world was my oyster.
"Really," our friend chimed in with the same dramatic stage whisper. "He's awesome. Our friend just said if she was straight she would marry him!"
Previously, I would have jumped at the chance to meet a potential Mr. Right. But not this time.
"No, I'm busy right now," I said. "Thanks for thinking of me though. And why are you whispering?"
"What?" my sister continued whispering, and I realized this poor guy was probably standing right next to her. "I'm telling you, you need to get over yourself. I took his photo and can send it to you if you want."
My sister sent me the photo. My heart skipped a beat when I saw he looked like Michael Madsen. But just one. There would be no more palpitations over men. Those could come when I scaled Machu Picchu.
I stood firm. "No" meant "no." To get them off the phone, I told them they could give him my phone number, or get his, or whatever. I didn't care.
Later that day, my sister texted me his phone number with a threatening message to call him, "or else." She continued to pester me until I finally broke down and called. Or maybe he called me and I called him back, I honestly can't remember. When we finally spoke, the lack of enthusiasm on both our parts was evident. (I found out later he had no intention of meeting me but his friends had been nagging him every day since the party.)
We eventually agreed to meet on a Wednesday night. He suggested Starbucks.
"Oh no," I blurted out. "No coffee dates. Do you drink? Let's meet for a drink."
I felt he was a bit taken aback by my blatant adoration of alcohol, but I didn't care. This "date" just needed to be over and done with, and no way was I enduring it without a nice glass of red wine. And if he didn't like it, so what? I was done trying to make the perfect first impression.
He suggested the Culver Hotel in Culver City. Not for romantic reasons, but because it was close to his place. Great, I said. I could hit Trader Joe's afterward.
That night, I arrived and he was standing outside. He ordered a Manhattan and I had a glass of Syrah. He made me laugh. We each had a second drink. He hugged me goodbye at the end of the night and encouraged me to "drive safely," (a.k.a. the kiss of death). But I wasn't disappointed we didn't discuss a second date or kiss passionately. I was sincere in wishing him a good night.
We were married three years later at the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
We have a big spoiled dog and live in the Valley. I still haven't made it to Machu Picchu, but we did go to Griffith Observatory.
I'm the happiest I have ever been and my heart still skips a beat every time I see him.
So, for all of you in this fair city who are looking for true love, I offer you this piece of advice:
Give up.
And that is what I have done: given up completely and making other life plans.
But that's just the thing: unlike the author, I have focused heavily on my career and other successes, my friends, family, traveling, enjoying life – you name it, I do it. I love what I do, of course I wanted to share it with someone and have someone encourage me back. But it got to the point over the past 5 months where I had to accept the fact that if it doesn't happen and I have to go through this life alone, so be it. I don't want to, but I don't have a choice, it's just me running this ship out here. That's what gives me peace and no tears.
The only thing I disagree with the author is that in between the lines, she's basically saying "it will happen when you least expect it." In the coming weeks I will explain further, but it's a statement that I am not holding my breath for nor do I live by.
In the next post I will be discussing my Midwest background and how I was raised because I think it's important you know my mentality before speaking about the struggles I have been through in the LA dating world. I will also share how SoCal individuals think and why you should stick to your guns.
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Cobweb Solutions has introduced Cobweb Profit Tuner for Office 365. It is one of the very first UK programmes allowing channel partners currently supplying Office 365 under Advisor, Open or EA licensing agreements, to transfer customers onto the CSP Reseller Programme with no disruption in service – and to get much higher margins, said Cobweb.
Profit Tuner for Office 365 creates a simple way for Microsoft partners with existing Office 365 customers to make margins "from a current three percent to as high as 15 per cent", Cobweb said.
Profit Tuner is available to Microsoft partners considering becoming a CSP reseller. "The crux of the programme is the simplification and automation that allows efficient, effective and profitable reselling of cloud services from Microsoft and others," Cobweb added.
The technical solution behind the programme, from Cobweb and partner Odin, sees the end customer no longer being billed by Microsoft, and their preferred technology partner is instead their account manager, support provider and billing owner.
Julian Dyer, chief technical officer at Cobweb, said: "The Profit Tuner Programme takes care of the complexity of moving customers into the CSP reselling model whilst managing the licensing arrangements appropriately. It's a huge step forward for the UK CSP Reseller market."
Once within the Cobweb Partner system, the opportunity to cross sell and upsell additional cloud services from multiple suppliers becomes technically and commercially possible.
"The reseller can take charge of the customer relationship and offer further subscriptions or replace the existing subscriptions with their own, strengthening the relationship and opportunity for each customer," said Dyer.


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We are so excited to start the New Year with a full lake and not have to worry all spring long if we are going to get enough rain to fill us up!! This past week the fishing and "catching" has really improved due to the runoffs which are still continuously flowing into the lake. Once the lake "turned" and the shad started appearing , then the fishing "on top" or from the shore has been the way to go. I am hearing that ALL colors of powerbait are working. Orange is the main color of Rapala getting the most catches.
Chris Lewis hooked two beautiful trout trolling with a fire tiger Z-Ray. Chuck Lentz of Roseville and Aaron Dixon of Rocklin took a couple of days to get "the hang of it" but when they did it was dy-no-mite!! They hooked an 8 lb. Cat, a German Brown, and oodles of Rainbows from shore on either worms or powerbait.
Carmen Salazar of Yuba City along with her daughter Kathy used orange or purple powerbait by site #222 and took a limit of trout home. Little Lizzy Varner showed her daddy and grandpa how to fish, her stringer consisted of 4 Trout and a Bass. Lizzy decided on worms instead of powerbait and fished by the boat ramp. Chris & Kyle of Grass Valley also took home a limit of Trout (biggest was 2 lb. 4 oz.) and they fished from shore near the dam. The George family and friend Kyle Okimoto caught 16 Rainbows using a variety of powerbait colors and they fished the "rocky point" near the dam from shore.
Sean Wallace of Danville fished off the swimming beach and landed two hefty trout using powerbait. Brandon Lankford of Wheatland trolled with worms and netted a 2 pound trout near the dam.
Morgan & Austin get caught the biggest Rainbow this week, topping the list with a 3 lb. 8 oz. Rainbow!! They caught in near a group area in the Open Area on powerbait. Brent Gould caught the next biggest trout, a 3lb. German Brown. He brought his son Paul and his friend Weston Harris to take advantage of the last fishing day of the year and it paid off!! They left with a couple of fish and a giant ice cream cone and big smiles-it doesn't get any better than that!!
Amy Gregory of Kenwood was fishing by her campsite and netted a 2 lb. 8 oz. Rainbow on "chartreuse sparkly powerbait" she said. We took her picture with her Mom and he Mom-in-law to be (the wedding party)!!
Our private planting will begin as planned which is the week prior to President's weekend (mid Feb.) if we don't have a ton of water going over the spillway. We wouldn't want them all to go over the dam before you get a chance to catch them. From the looks if it, there are still plenty of fish to be caught from our fall plants. The weather has been cold but sunny (no fog or snow) so take advantage of the fishing now, just bring your warm gloves and rain gear.


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Mrs. Clare Christman, 54, of Bethel Park, Allegheny County, formerly of Emmaus, died last Saturday in her home. She was the wife of Robert Christman.
She directed the three choirs at Ruthfred Lutheran Church, Bethel Park, for 13 years before retiring last year.
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New Delhi: The members of AIIMS nursing union on Sunday held a protest over the death of their colleague who they claimed died allegedly due to negligence of the doctors. The union threatened to go on strike if the doctors, who treated the woman, were not terminated from service.
According to Sukhlal Jat, a member of the nursing union, one of their colleagues, Rajbir Kaur, who was pregnant, was admitted to the hospital for a normal delivery on 16 January. During treatment, she lost her baby and was put on life support and died last night.
"Ever since her baby died, the nursing union had been protesting against the administration for not taking note of the issue and punishing the errant doctors," said the nursing union representative. "We lost one of our colleagues due to the negligence of the doctors. We want the doctors who were involved in the negligence towards her to be terminated. We can discuss about our other demands with the AIIMS administration but we want the termination of doctors," said Jat.
He said that they haven't yet received a response from the AIIMS administration. Police said that the post-mortem of the deceased will be conducted.
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By Lynn Seifert, Attorney at Phillips & Mille Co. L.P.A.
As someone who is a child of divorce, has been through a divorce, and deals with divorce on a daily basis, I know only too well, how hard it can be. A divorce is not only hard for the spouses, but for everyone involved, especially the children. The effect that their parent's divorce has on a child can last a lifetime and can often affect the decisions that child makes regarding their own relationships in the future. Additionally, research has shown over and over that continued, ongoing, unresolved high conflict is harmful to children of divorce.
The choice that you make when choosing a divorce attorney is very important and will affect the experience you have through the termination of your marriage and the level of conflict. If you choose the wrong attorney, it can create more stress for you and more conflict through the process. The fact is, the more adversarial the divorce, the more conflict involved in the process, the more stressful and expensive it is for the parties. That may be good for the attorneys, but not for the families going through the divorce.
As with any profession, there are good lawyers and not so good lawyers. In today's society, there are many different styles and approaches to dissolving a marriage. The type of attorney you pick depends on what you want from the divorce. There are some lawyers that are really good at making your spouse's life miserable. So, if this is your goal (and you have the funds to bankroll it, because it is expensive), there are litigators sometimes referred to as "sharks." They "play hard ball" and don't want to talk settlement and prefer to go to trial. However, if you don't want to spend a fortune to get divorced, I would avoid this kind of attorney.
In my opinion, the best approach to dissolving a marriage, and the one with the least harmful effect on everyone involved, is where the parties and their attorneys can work together to try and reach a resolution. In divorce, there are no winners or losers; it is about both coming out of the divorce with the least amount of damage and able to move forward.
So, if you are facing the termination of your marriage, consider looking into alternatives to traditional litigation such as Divorce Mediation or Collaborative Divorce, which are both non-adversarial processes for the dissolution of your marriage. Mediation is a process where you and your spouse work with a neutral third party (the mediator) who facilitates the negotiations between you and your spouse regarding the division of assets and the terms of your parenting plan when children are involved. A Collaborative Divorce is a structured process where the parties each have a collaborative attorney and the parties and the attorneys sign an agreement not to litigate the divorce. The Collaborative Process also utilizes other professionals, such as divorce coaches and financial neutrals, to assist the parties in reaching a fair agreement that meets both of their needs.
If you are considering the termination of your marriage and are interested in pursuing one of these alternative processes, there are local groups that endorse their use and have attorneys that utilize these processes in their practice. The Center for Principled Family Advocacy (www.famad.com) and The Cleveland Academy of Collaborative Professionals (www.collaborativepracticecleveland.com) both provide a list of attorneys who are trained in these alternative processes and can help bring a more peaceful end to your marriage.
If you or anyone you know would like more information regarding the termination of your marriage in a less stressful and costly manner, please give me a call at 440-243-2800.
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We take IT/Dev Connections pretty seriously, and work each year to improve and align the content with both the industry and what IT Pros and Developers have told us that they need. In keeping with that, this year we're making another big change.
I'll be talking more about this as the weeks move forward, but today I'd like to just introduce you to the content tracks for IT/Dev Connections 2018. I'll also be introducing you to our Track Chairs for the 2018 event shortly and then we'll be kicking off the Call for Content (CFC) in the next week or so. But, today, I want to share our 2018 tracks – and what we refer to as the Four Pillars of the tech industry. These "pillars," or content buckets, accurately represent what each IT Pro and Developer is faced with supporting in the business world today. There are many conferences out there, but frankly, they are all pretty much the same and cover the same products in exactly the same way. We strive to be different and as I talk more about our content tracks over the next few blog posts – believe me – you'll come to appreciate that fact more and more. We're not a product marketing or product support conference. IT/Dev Connections is a community-based and driven conference that delivers true education required to solve all problems instead of a just a few problems for a couple products from a single vendor.
Incidentally, we will also have some non-technical tracks this year, including a community track, a professional track, and a solutions track.
IT/Dev Connections 2018 offers four technical content tracks designed to provide attendees with a well-rounded set of deep dive learning opportunities as well as key insights into the future of development and IT operations within each track. Each track includes sessions on supporting, developing, and managing apps and users. Each also features sessions aimed at understanding architectural issues in the near term, and the next gen strategy looking out five years or more.
The technical content tracks for 2018 are:
CLOUD PLATFORM – The Cloud Platform track provides IT Pros and datacenter managers with a view into the skills and tools needed to manage a hybrid cloud infrastructure. Delivering a reliable and secure that spans on-premises and public cloud requires a new way of thinking about IT. Our speakers understand the importance of threading cloud technologies into the existing infrastructure to ensure a reliable, and scalable platform that meets current and future needs. In these sessions, attendees will learn when to incorporate public cloud services and when not to, ensuring the best mix for the business needs, and end-users wants. In addition to diving deep into the available cloud-based technologies, attendees will learn how to troubleshoot and resolve problems from the most common to the most frustrating.
Examples of topics included in the Cloud Platform track:
- Collaboration tools and services (such as: Office 365, SharePoint, Google G Suite, and Exchange)
- Identity Management
- InterCloud development
- Refactoring Applications for Scale
- Application Migration Planning
- Desktop Migration
- Corporate Asset Management (MDM and Enterprise products such as SCCM and Intune)
- Monitoring
- Redundancy and Disaster Recovery
- Containers
- Corporate Data Storage
- Multi-cloud Strategies (including: AWS, Azure, Google, others)
- Backup
DATA PLATFORM – Our data track focuses on the needs of data management professionals who are tasked with delivering business-actionable insights from the growing mass of data all organizations now have. Sessions offered in the Data Platform track provide these professionals with the insights required to manage large amounts of data, and data services able to meet the needs of many users across multiple clouds. Attendees will learn how to scale, manage, secure, and monitor database resources to ensure data integrity, business functionality, and accessibility from anywhere. Data is the cornerstone of today's technologies. It supplies insights to corporations, health service providers and governments alike. The Data Platform track delivers deep-dives into approaches to today's challenges and provides insights into the trends that will be business differentiators in coming years.
Examples of topics included in the Data Platform track:
- Cloud and on-premises database (such as: Azure SQL, SQL Server, mySQL)
- App Migration
- AI/Machine Learning
- Understanding AWS and its alternatives
- User Access Management (cross-device)
- IoT and its effect on data management
- Data security configurations
- Big Data trends
- Multi-cloud Strategies (including: AWS, Azure, Google, and others)
DEVELOPER PLATFORM – The developer track covers a mix of the latest and greatest development technologies, tools, and frameworks. Our speakers are well-versed in solutions that work across different OS and cloud platforms and that help deliver conduits to data and functionality available in the cloud. Our Developer Platform track continues to be one of the most popular tracks at IT/Dev Connections. It offers deep and instructive insight into current developer tools with a focus on those that aid in solving today's cross-platform problems. Our sessions are designed to help developers keep abreast of the latest trends in tools and coding.
Examples of topics included in the Developer Platform track:
- Next gen user experience including voice and adaptive UI
- IoT
- Cross-platform development
- Languages and tools (such as: HTML5, .NET, Java, Node.js, JavaScript)
- Freeform entry point
- Big Data
- Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
- Security strategy
- Containers and app scalability
- Cross-cloud app development (such as: AWS, Azure, Google, others)
SECURITY PLATFORM – Through development, training, outsourcing and implementation of technology, companies are continually working to secure their infrastructure, software, and data. While security threads throughout all IT/Dev Connections sessions, the Security track focuses on the methods and technologies available to better secure operations against intrusions and attacks. We highlight the security topics that are most important to hybrid infrastructures, allowing security engineers to go deeper, and general administrators to develop a more well-rounded understanding of security strategies. Our instructors understand that pervasive access to company data and applications is the lifeblood of today's business. They'll help security professionals understand how keep users and customers productive while keeping data safe.
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- Threat assessment
- Monitoring
- Enterprise, Public Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, and Datacenter Best Practices (including AWS, Azure, Google and others)
- Mitigation
- Malware
- Corporate Policy (privacy, education, and communication)
- Disaster Recovery
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Whether you've ever traveled around Spain or not, chances are you'll know that this country is home to some of the most awe-inspiring beaches in the whole of Europe – why do you think so many of us Brits return there every year? It's certainly not for the "Only Fools And Horses" reruns you find in most the bars and restaurants on the strip.
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With perhaps the most inviting climate of all the countries in the region, Spain has been a favourite with travelers from all over the world for the last 60 or so years, making it a truly culturally diverse location, perfect for both family holidays and couples looking for a romantic break.
So, you'd like to know more about some of the most popular beaches, right? Well, luckily for you I spent a couple of months in Spain last year, and I found some real gems. Just have a quick read through the rest of this post and i'll let you know about some of the coolest.
La Concha Beach
At almost 2 kilometers in length, this beach is probably one of the most busy yet clean and beautiful areas I came across. Popular with British tourists, everybody I encountered spoke perfect English so I encountered no problems buying many exotic drinks from some of the really nice bars that run along the nearby seafront.
Playa De Bolonia
If you prefer more secluded areas away from other tourists and travelers, you'll love this charming white-sand beach that offers a truly angelic aesthetic. The sea views from surrounding cliff tops are heart-stirring, and it's located very near to some ancient Roman ruins that are sure to keep the curious amongst you occupied for hours on end.
Playa Lanzada
This truly spectacular mix of white and golden sand is more popular with local residents than it seems to be with foreign tourists at the moment, but that could be because the Spanish remain tight-lipped in conversation whenever the area is mentioned. There's even an old legend that suggests women who want to get pregnant can do so by bathing in its clear, clean, waters.
Cala Bassa
For anyone who prefers a little more luxury treatment that you usually get on average beaches, the Cala Bassa is most definitely for you. Here you'll find expensive sun loungers and waiters who are willing to tend to your every need (for a price of course – ah capitalism). With crystal clear waters and an unusually calming atmosphere, it's easy to see why so many people spend all day there.
Playa De Cofete
Although you probably don't want to take small children to this beach (due to its wild atmosphere and very powerful sea), it's perfect for couples and groups alike. You'll need to travel around 40 minutes away from the nearest civilisation to find it, but when you do, you'll feel overwhelmed by the panoramic view of the sea you encounter before climbing down a mountain path and reaching the beach.
So there you have it my beach-bum friends. Just remember that some of these sands are very far apart, in fact, some are on different islands, so you'll need to book your accommodation at somewhere suitable. I always tell my friends to book at benal beach resort in Spain, as this is where I found to offer the most attractive prices, but it's really all down to personal preference.
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This beautiful establishment with its Cape Georgian style is one of the first guesthouses established in Pretoria. Oxnead still offers a comfortable and highly recommended base for business and leisure traveller.
Woodpecker Inn is an affordable yet luxurious guest house, situated in the prestigious Woodhill residential and golfing estate, Pretoria East. Only some 50 meters from the clubhouse, on the 18th fairway ...
Nestled between the leafy hills of Waterkloof Glen, The Aviary self-catering guesthouse is superbly located to provide you with a peaceful relaxing stay close to all amenities.
Klipmuur Cottage is a cosy self-catering unit(sleeps 2) situated in Elarduspark, Pretoria East.
Ridge Accommodation Pretoria situated in Waterkloof Ridge. The apartment features a bedroom with Queen size bed, private en-suite bathroom with toilet, bath and shower. Desk, fridge, private living room with DStv and a small private terrace
Bellstone Guesthouse is situated in Faerie Glen and offers intimate and homely lodging. The guesthouse prides itself in providing service with a personal touch to business people, tourists, brides and families. Bellstone Guesthouse...
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This beautiful highly secured GUESTHOUSE is situated in the centre of Pretoria East. Three minutes drive from the N1, N4 and the well known Menlyn Park Shopping Centre. Safari Nursery is walking distance from our guesthouse.
Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Pretoria with exquisitely furnished rooms, leading onto a relaxing swimming pool area surrounded by subtropical plants. Observe and listen to the abundant bird life... Close to the N1 and N4 freeways.
Jopasso is a luxurious Guest House situated against the Bron Mountain in the Eastern suburbs of Pretoria. It has spectacular views and an indigenous garden. It offers an intriguing combination of understated hospitality, privacy and comfort...


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Feetures believes in a healthy, active lifestyle. Their mission is to support runners and other athletes in their pursuit of healthy, active lifestyles. They are focused on offering socks that are designed to help you achieve your personal best. Their commitment to a positive, healthy lifestyle extends to the environment – as evidenced by their eco-friendly packaging and association with the National Forest Foundation. It all adds up to performance socks you can run in and believe in.Feetures! is a family owned and operated company located in Conover, North Carolina, a community of 7,500 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hugh Gaither founded Feetures! in 2002 after spending 25+ years with a leading manufacturer of athletic socks. He believed that there was an opportunity to create a better performance sock that took advantage of the latest in sock technology. That same spirit of innovation drives Feetures! today. Feetures! continues to harness new technology with the goal of producing the best performance socks in the world.


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I couldn't believe how many people just weave back and forth across the path completely oblivious to anyone approaching from behind. There are people who let their kids wander all over the place out of arms reach or they let their dogs run as far as they want on the extending leashes, not great when they cut across the path, I nearly got taken out by one of them when I was on rollerblades last year. Or the people who are too busy texting or even just can't be bothered to look before walking out on the path, you know do the left right left check, like you would when crossing the street. I almost collided with a family tonight and mom's head was buried in her phone, she would never have seen me coming. I was trying to call out yelling passing, or on your left and I know a few people heard me but not everyone realized I was talking to them.
Please folks, if you make your way to the path for a stroll just try to be aware of what is around you. I know perspective changes if your the one on wheels or not, I have run, rollerbladed and now biked it and in either way you have to be aware.
Ok, that was enough of a rant and public service announcement...
I cut my ride a little shorter than I wanted, but I just got tired of weaving through people, pets and carriages so I turned back. I'm still really glad I got out for a longer ride and gave my clip-in shoes a real go in the outdoors. I was getting much more comfortable with locking in my shoes and riding. I decided I might be safer on the roadway instead of the path and will have to check out different bike routes around town.
On another note, dinner was pretty healthy...take a look for yourself. Baked fish with lemon dill sauce, steamed asparagus and some brown rice.


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Daily PUMA would like to add to the "Ben Smith is evil" section of DailyPUMA. It would be useful to inform all Daily PUMA visitors about the perpetual Clinton Bashing that exists out there. When the Keith Olbermann's of the world denies his own trashing of Hillary Clinton, Daily PUMA can help ensure that many many more people will know just how full of it the Clinton hater pundits are and they might even decide to respond.
In all likelihood we have all found a repeat offender who seems to always be blasting Hillary Clinton or Bill Clinton and we wrongly assume that all other PUMA's already know about that writer as well. Lets make a list and in doing so we can check out those writers more easily and be ready to respond either in the comments section or via our own blog articles.
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Eco-Resort Connects Community and Culture
"Laguna Lodge," I said to the men standing near the muelle (boat dock) in Panajachel. They motioned me toward the small blue and white boats at the end of an old, well traveled, wooden dock. The captain took my large backpack and quickly tossed it up onto the top of the boat.
I boarded the lancha (boat), stepping down onto a small step, hoping to not fall to the bottom of the boat as it was rocking side to side. I took a seat by some reserved local Mayan women; they were all wearing colorful Mayan clothing consisting of huipiles (blouses), cortes (skirts) and fajas (belts). Later on, I learned that each of the colors and patterns represents the villages in which they live. I felt like I was taking a journey back in time to where things were a little simpler.
The little girl in the front of the boat smiled at me with an innocent, toothless smile as we started our journey away from the shore onto Lake Atitlán. About 20 minutes later, after being awed by the beautiful turquoise water and fresh green highlands, the small boat pulled up to a private well-maintained dock. Surrounded by green and tucked into nature, I had arrived at the boutique style eco-resort, Laguna Lodge. I knew I was starting my travels on the lake at a unique and special place.
Lago (lake) Atitlán is known as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. It's a freshwater volcanic lake, over 1,000 feet deep, 50 square miles in area, and located in the Guatemalan highlands. Surrounding the lake are three volcanoes: Volcán Atitlán, Volcán San Pedro and Volcán Tolimán. The indigenous Mayan villages encompassing the lake preserve their original culture, which you can observe in their clothing, artisan work, cooking, language, and homes.
Relaxation. Elegance. Nature.
In my daily life and in my travels, I like to choose three words each day. Three words to harness the energy around me, but also three words to simplify influential life experiences, feelings, and memories.
Relaxation, elegance, and nature perfectly describe Laguna Lodge, an 'Eco-Resort and Nature Reserve' located on beautiful Lake Atitlán. These are just some of the powerful words I chose to harness my experience as a guest at one of National Geographic's World Legacy Award Finalists.
The only way to access Laguna Lodge is by small boat or by foot walking along the shore from the neighboring village of Santa Cruz. There's no road access, which further deepens the ability to unwind. The lodge remains pretty quiet all day long. From time to time, you'll hear a lancha, some local singing birds, and possibly the local Mayan fisherman chatting in Kachiquel on the water in their traditional handmade canoes.
Solo Female Travel
When looking for a place to stay on Lake Atitlán, I didn't go to the guidebooks or travel websites. I also didn't learn about Laguna Lodge from National Geographic. When making personal travel decisions, I usually talk to people, ask for referrals or just simply follow my heart. I encountered Laguna Lodge by doing a personal search on Google Maps. The words "Eco-Resort and Nature Reserve" piqued my nature loving interest.
I'm a solo female traveler, holistic health and lifestyle wellness coach, and always curious (and ready) to explore new countries and take in unique experiences while living a healthy and active life. Laguna Lodge seemed to be a "Naturalita" fit.
Culture and Community Connection
At Laguna Lodge, all staff is native to Guatemala and either arrives at Laguna Lodge by foot from the neighboring village or by boat. The staff speaks the local Mayan dialect Kachiquel, Spanish, and English. Being an environmentally conscious and community involved business, they support both the local villages and environment by hiring local indigenous staff, purchasing food, products, and supplies within the community and taking action to minimize the lodge's carbon footprint. An impressive and thought filled program, Laguna Community Care, was created and supported by Laguna Lodge and guests to provide professional support to the local indigenous community in the areas of health, quality of life and community needs.
Natural Boutique Style Comfort
Each of Laguna Lodge's six suites and villa has a picturesque view with real life scenes of majestic Lake Atitlan, natural lake life, and the grounding presence of the lake's grandiose volcanoes. I stayed in the Pato Poc Suite which is named after an extinct water bird. The stunning panoramic views from the suite's balcony kept me grounded and awed all day long, making it hard to leave my quiet little peace of heaven.
Mayan culture and well thought out naturally inspired detail filled the Pato Poc suite. Everything within each suite has a purposeful significance and connects to the larger mission, either to represent Mayan (or Guatemalan) culture or to "protect and respect assets of nature and culture by sustainable tourism."
Experiencing the lodge's boutique-style elegance and relaxing comfort may cause you to immediately fall in love with Guatemala and yearn to explore more of the country's mostly undiscovered cultural and natural charm. Learning about Laguna Lodge's mission will cause you to deepen that love into an amorous relationship; once here, you may not want to leave.
Healthy Locally Grown Organic Food – Zotz Restaurant
Fresh organic vegetables are harvested daily from the on-site gardens or purchased from local farmers, while free range eggs are delivered from the local village and served at the lodge's restaurant, Zotz. Organic shade grown coffee, which flourishes around the lake, is grown in the nature reserve. To be more ecologically sustainable, Zotz Restaurant serves vegan and vegetarian food. Not only is everything fresh, local and organic, but the taste, flavor, and creativity of meals were quite impressive and delectably appetizing.
As someone who has a variety of food allergies and food intolerances, Zotz Restaurant was very accommodating. Their attentive staff went above and beyond in preparing exquisite four-course dinners. Each evening, I savored impressive globally flavored meals while sitting at a quiet, romantic candlelit table surrounded by panoramic volcanic silhouettes and sunset views. Every morning I would enjoy my freshly made, locally sourced typical Guatemalan breakfast in my quiet personal sanctuary. Everything was made gluten free and dairy free, per my personal dietary needs.
Tzantizotz Nature Reserve
Safe and secluded private access to over 100 acres of impressive nature trails is right at your feet. Just grab the trail map and head out on a solo, guide-free hike any time of day. Hiking and exploring nature are some things that I love to do when traveling to new countries. The Tzantizotz Nature Reserve begins at the turquoise waters on the lakefront and extends high up to the lush verdurous tropical rainforest. Lush leafy trees, blossoming plants and the abundance of natural green landscape surrounds your every step.
Climbing up the steep ancient Mayan trails provides an accomplishable challenge with the reward of glistening images of the majestic lake below. The surrounding volcanoes and glorious green highlands engulf the natural energy of Guatemala. If you're looking for a place to relax and soak in the stunning views and energy, take a little pit stop at the palapas (hammocks), which is toward the end of your 2-hour hike. Daily hiking in the nature reserve helped further my ability to disconnect with everything and reconnect with myself.
Laguna Lodge definitely holds a special place in my wanderlust heart. The majestic blue water, colorful sunrises, panoramic volcanic views, and friendly service made me feel centered and at home while being surrounded by the natural beauty of Guatemala.
If you are interested in staying at Laguna Lodge, a world-class Guatemalan Eco-Resort and Nature Reserve, you can contact them here for reservations and more information prior to your Guatemalan adventure.


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Will the world end in the year 2012? Some think so. Others are not so sure. The Mayans predictions can be interpreted as such, but there are other ways to interpret their prophecies as well.
According to their long count calendar, the December 21st Solstice in the year 2012 will mark a completeness of a cycle, the Great Cycle, according to Mayans, at precisely 11:11 a. M. But rather than it being an end to something, it may be a new beginning. This new beginning or cycle is yet a mystery that we have not yet figured out.
The year 2012 is also the end of a 26,000 year cycle, called the Precession of the Equinoxes. Some others believe that it is the completion of a 104,000 year cycle. So which is true, and what does it all mean, anyway?
According to the Bible, there are some of the prophesies happening in the present time. One of these is the anti-Christ being revealed as a world leader overnight, who will speak with much arrogance and seem to be authorized to control the world. Others are the Middle East Peace Treaty being signed, the destiny of the European world, animal sacrifice, among others.
The media and entertainment sources may distort the ancient prophetic message by depicting it as tragic, when it may just be a transformation, a new cycle. It is not certain as to whether or not the people should be associating the old cycle with destruction, as well as fear. In fact, we may be living in an historical time, a land mark that is inevitable. Curiosity alone should have us thinking about the future, perhaps in a brighter light. It may be a time of awakening and understanding.
The Mayans believed that this planet could be ravaged, or it can be renewed. It would, of course, depend on the people. Our own actions can certainly decide how this will play out. They believed that all that there was was within yourself, and if you find your heart, you will indeed find the way.
These beliefs were not a some great wisdom, but rather simplistic. They involved love and tolerance, respect and sharing, forgiveness and gratitude. They thought that the people who were born into this incarnation will be the ones to do the spiritual work of creating balance on this planet earth.
We are all in this together. Every one of us on earth will need to pull together. And the Mayans believed in the higher harmony of this type of sort of New Age thought. Nobody knows what will happen if we continue to battle and love is not shared amongst us all. But the Mayans seem to see the unfortunate inevitable end if this remains the case. We cannot be passive in the ending of this cycle, but rather busy participants in what is to happen next. It is time to show our full potential of love and togetherness. The Mayans predictions showed that they believed in oneness and interdependence. The future cycle is in our hands.


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★★★☆ At first listen, something feels very off about this latest album from Amon Amarth. The first half in particular finds the band sacrificing their trademark ferocity in exchange for a catchy menace that feels more at home among Soilwork's darker tunes. Still, the songwriting is tighter than ever, and each member of the band gets props for mixing things up a bit, instead of sticking fast to formula (all of which makes me suspect that this album will grow on me over time).


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In accordance with Official Letter 857/TCT-CS dated 17 March 2014, the General Department of Taxation ("GDT") provides that dividend received in the form of shares shall be exempted for CIT purpose. However, CIT is required upon sales of such shares the cost of which is determined as the value of the shares received.
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|One Cat's Treasure
Old instincts die hard.
Comic: "This Is The Way" (click for full size)
|Number of Comics
|Dates Published
|January 7th - February 1st 2013
|Featured Character(s)
|Falstaff, Truck, Maxwell
Previous Arc
The Unbearable Lightness Of Being A Dog
Following Arc
Love And War
One Cat's Treasure is the 66th arc in Housepets!.
Characters Edit
Plot Edit
One winter day, Maxwell tells Grape he got his dad, Jeff, to let him have a crawfish boil during winter in exchange for giving up his stash of catnip. This is overheard by two of the raccoons, Falstaff and Truck. Falstaff considers the crawfish a veritable gold mine, while Truck is just incredibly hungry. Falstaff begins developing a series of plans to steal the crawfish, giving them plenty of opportunities. Truck asks why they have to steal it, and Falstaff says it's part of their scientific name: "pro-con looters".
Grape thinks there's no way the two of them could possibly get through sixty pounds of crawfish, and wants to invite others. Max teases that he could make it romantic. Bino, still nursing a broken muzzle, gags at their romance. It's not like Max doesn't criticize Bino's love life, anyway. Meanwhile, Jeff borrows Bill's truck to transport the crawfish and equipment home; Bill only wants a share of the crawfish in return. The raccoons see their first opportunity.
Initial invites are turned down. The Bigglesworths will be at Heathcliff's for one of their birthdays, and Peanut is allergic. Bino doesn't want any, content with his "Mega-Ball". The raccoons find the truck with the keys in. The plan is for Truck to steer, and him to work the pedals. The problem: Falstaff doesn't know how to drive "stick". Truck gets an actual stick. As they try to get it to move (but completely ignore actually turning the ignition), they are caught by Fox, and thrown across the road.
The Arbelt family shows up for the crawfish boil, but Max is still short for the party. With Tiger, Fox and Bailey coming, the party is half-dog. Grape's idea to invite Sabrina is quickly squashed. The raccoons find the crawfish soaking in a sink, but end up instinctively washing them. Later, they try to get some while they are seeping after the actual cooking, but Falstaff ends up scalding his paws trying to wash them.
At the actual party, Max is depressed at how few cats there are. But things turn when Zach finds Falstaff and Truck, and gives his share of the crawfish to them. Grape and Max get the idea of inviting more ferals. With that, Falstaff and Truck get a large share of the crawfish, and Max gives Truck Bino's Mega-Ball as a party favor.
- N/a
- This arc was originally going to be called "Trash Pickup" as shown in it's archive address.
- Falstaff mentions to Grape that she looks "distressingly" familiar, as Grape hit him with a broom in The Raccoons, the arc in which he debuted.
- Falstaff and Truck washing the crawfish is an allusion to real-life raccoons, who play with their food in water in a way that looks like they're washing it.
- Peanut is revealed to have an allergy to crawfish.
- Max's line in Party In My Mouth is used for the fifth Housepets! book, "Don't Criticize Your Love Life."


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text: So now it's Niklas's turn to demonstrate what makes him go nuts. Basically, it's being eaten. If you look at him from the across the room and say "I'm gonna get ya!", or "I'm gonna eat ya!" he starts laughing and screaming. In the video Greta is saying "Suvalgysiu" which means "I'm gonna eat you!" in Lithuanian. The maneuver I am executing is referred to as "Niklas on the cob".