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NEWSSI Continuing Education | Bob Shrei
About Bob Schrei
Bob has four decades of experience as a student, apprentice, practitioner and teacher of energy medicine. He is a Certified Advanced Rolfer, Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapist, and co-originator of SourcePoint Therapy®. This energetic and hands-on healing system evolved from his twenty-plus years experience in bodywork, as well as extensive personal study in vibrational medicine, sacred geometry, shamanic healing and Zen meditation. With a B.A. in architecture and a Masters of Fine Arts, Bob also incorporated his lifelong interest in structure and pattern into SourcePoint Therapy®.
For more information on Sourcepoint Therapy, go to www.sourcepointtherapy.com.
About Donna Thomson
Donna Thomson, MSW, is an intuitive, meditation teacher and author of The Vibrant Life: Simple Meditations to Use Your Energy Effectively, Sentient Publications 2006, also published in Germany, Romania and India. She has been exploring consciousness, energy work and healing since 1970, and for the last twenty-two years has channeled healing light, energy and information in individual and group Awareness sessions throughout this country and in Europe. Her gifts as a channel and skills in therapeutic work have shaped the emergence and development of SourcePoint Therapy. Donna writes weekly about energy healing on the SourcePoint blog and is currently working on a book about SourcePoint Therapy.
Advanced Intensives with Bob Schrei and Donna Thomson. Open to all who have completed the three basic modules.
For those who have completed their basic training, and who wish to continue to explore the SourcePoint path, we are offering for the first time SourcePoint Advanced Intensives. These trainings will not proceed in a linear sequence, as with the first three modules, but will spiral through the fundamental principles and practices of SourcePoint Therapy. We will come together in that field we have come to know so well in the first three modules, deepening our understanding of the Blueprint, the Guardians, and the Points. With practicums, discussions, meditations, demonstrations and daily Awareness sessions we will refine our practice and explore ever-new territory as it reveals itself. Bob and Donna will provide personal guidance to the participants with their questions about their practice and in helping them integrate SourcePoint into their work. We'll explore the best way for each practitioner to expand on the fundamental principles and practices learned in the basic training and the subtleties of working with energy. There will be more on the use of the Navel Point for different levels of healing. We will explore further the archetype of the healer and how to connect with that to strengthen us in our work and life. We'll deepen our understanding of "the art of healing" and work with imagery and mandala. Content will vary in each Intensive according to the need of the group.
As you know at this point in your SourcePoint practice, when we come together in this field much personal healing takes place. In these Intensives we remember the ancient dictum: "Physician, heal thyself." These five days give you the opportunity to continue your own personal healing process in a field of loving support, of Order, Balance, Harmony and Flow. Join us to experience once again the healing power of community connected to the Blueprint.
We are working with building and maintaining a SourcePoint community so that we can support each other on an ongoing basis. These Intensives are an important step in that direction.
What is Sourcepoint Therapy®?
SourcePoint Therapy® works with energetic structures and patterns to connect the physical body to the universal blueprint of health, a concept that is found in many healing traditions. Through this connection, we access the fundamental information of order, balance, harmony, and flow necessary present in the universal energy field that is necessary to create and sustain life.
In Module One, participants receive a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of working with the blueprint, and learn the body scan technique that reveals the energetic blockages obstructing the flow of information from the blueprint.
In Module Two participants learn the SourcePoint Therapy® approach to working with the sacrum, how to utilize energetic structures to optimize order and balance, and guardian points on the body that strengthen the connection to the blueprint.
SourcePoint Therapy is intended to enhance the effectiveness of any healing approach. It was developed by a Rolfer and is particularly effective for Structural Integrators wishing to include the energetic approach in their work.
Benefits of SourcePoint Therapy® Training
How will SourcePoint Therapy® training specifically enhance / change / benefit my practice and clients?
SourcePoint Therapy® training enhances the efficiency of Structural Integration non-formulaic work by providing effective tools for answering the three primary questions: "What to do first, what to do next, and when are you done?"
The SourcePoint Therapy® body scan allows the practitioner to locate the energetic blockages that are often the source point for the presenting symptom pattern. SourcePoint Therapy® training provides simple approaches for addressing these energetic blockages. SourcePoint Therapy® provides practitioners with an energetic container for their work, enabling what they do to hold longer. Practitioners report that when they integrate SourcePoint Therapy® into their practice, they have more energy and are less tired. They are working more efficiently, and every time they connect with the universal blueprint of health in a client session, they are receiving the benefits of that connection themselves. SourcePoint Therapy® training gives the practitioners simple modalities to share with clients so that clients can participate in the healing process. Kelly, a Rolfer from Kansas City reports: "SourcePoint Therapy® has enhanced my Rolfing skills to a whole new level…I would say it's doubled my clientele in just the past six months."
Sourcepoint Therapy® with Bob Shrei Modules 1 & 2
Module One:
The Blueprint: Fundamental Principles and Practices of SourcePoint Therapy
Introduces the theory of the blueprint of health, teaches energy scanning techniques for locating blockages in the energy field, and instructs the student in the principles and use of the fundamental Source Points (the Diamond, Golden Rectangle and Navel Points). Focuses on off-the-body work directly with the energy field.
Module Two:
The Inner Temple: Sacral Therapy, Guardians of the Body and Energetic Structures.
Focuses on points located on the physical body that open, relax, and support the sacrum, as well as guardian points to activate the immune system, the natural guardian energies of the body. Introduces meditations and visualizations for connecting with the blueprint through the symbol of the inner temple. Works with energetic structures in the energy field to bring balance and order to the flow of energy in the physical body.
Sourcepoint Therapy® with Bob Shrei Module 3
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Drawing Out, Releasing, and Re-Structuring: The Golden Rectangle, the Guardians and the Navel Point.
Further work with the Golden Rectangle points and their relaxing, pain-relieving qualities. Explores advanced use of the navel point for addressing birth trauma and emotional blockages, as well as how the Source points help re-structure the energies subsequent to the release of old patterns. Also in-depth work with the Guardians of the body; drawing out and clearing foreign energies from the physical body.
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text: Humanities Religion & Spirituality How Do I Search for Chametz Before Passover? A step-by-step guide to bedikat chametz Share Flipboard Email Print Mario Tama/Getty Image Religion & Spirituality Judaism Important Holidays Basics Culture & People Prayers & Worship Christianity Catholicism Islam Hinduism Buddhism Latter-Day Saints Taoism Alternative Religion Angels & Miracles Sikhism Holistic Healing Paganism / Wicca Astrology Atheism & Agnosticism View More by Chaviva Gordon-Bennett Chaviva Gordon-Bennett holds an M.A. in Judaic Studies. She has worked with many nonprofit organizations providing Jewish educational opportunities. Updated February 17, 2018 Does the task of Passover seem daunting? With all the cooking, preparations, and the cleaning, it can seem like an endless list of tasks. Here is a quick guide on how to search for chametz that will remove a bit of the pressure from your Pesach to-do list. Origins and Meaning The Torah says, Lo yera'eh lecha chametz, velo yeraeh lecha se'or bechol gevulech, which roughly translates to "Neither chametz (anything leavened) nor se'or (highly fermented sourdough that is used to make another dough ferment) shall be visible to you in all your boundaries." Essentially, during the days of Passover, the home must be completely clean of anything with barley, wheat, spelt, oats, or rye. How To Thus, the night before Passover begins, Jews the world over search their homes to find any and all chametz,which is typically gathered with the rest of the community's chametz and then burned. There is a small loop hole in which most, if not all, Jews "sell" their chametz, in case they missed any in their search or if they can't afford to completely rid their home of chametz. In either situation, all chametz must be put away for the duration of Passover and absolutely none can be consumed. If you're searching your home for chametz, here's a quick "how to" rundown for the tradition of bedikat chametz. Leading up to Passover, the home should be thoroughly cleaned to make sure there is no chametz in the home. This involves vacuuming, checking couch cushions, children's toy chests, and more.The night before Passover begins, any chametz that will be eaten later that night or the next morning before the prohibition against chametz begins should be put together in one designated area. Set aside several pieces (typically 10) that will be purposely placed around the home for the official chametz search.Traditionally, the search for chametz is done with a wooden spoon, candle, paper bag, and feather, but you can use whatever you have on hand to do the search.Place pieces of chametz that do not make crumbs (e.g., a bit of stale bread) in ten different places around the house. The chametz can be wrapped in paper or foil. Why? Chametz is hidden so that the searcher will have something to find, and the blessing will not be said in vain.Turn off the lights in the house, and light the candle.In the room in which the search will begin, the head of the family should say: ברוך אתה ה' אלוקינו מלך העולם אשר קדשנו במצותיו וצונו על בעור חמץ or "Baruch atah, Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha'olom asher kideshanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu al bi'ur chametz." This translates to "Blessed are you Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to burn chametz." There should be no talking between the blessing and the start of the search. During the search, it is only permitted to talk about things directly related to the search.Walking with the lit candle, search through every room in the house, looking in all corners, for chametz. You might even find a piece of chametz that you didn't plant! So be diligent.When a piece of chametz is found, use the feather or another item (not your hands) to sweep the chametz into the paper bag.When all the chametz has been found and gathered, the following is said: "כל חמירא וחמיעא דאיכא ברשותי, דלא חזיתיה ודלא בערתיה, לבטיל ולהוי הפקר כעפרא דארעא" or "Any leaven that may still be in the house, which I have not seen or have not removed, shall be nullified and become ownerless, like the dust of the earth."The next morning, when chametz can no longer be eaten (usually around mid-morning), the chametz that was found in the search is taken outside and burned. In some communities, this is done in large bins that are maintained by the local fire department, and in other communities individual families burn their own. After the burning of chametz, called bi'ur chametz, once again recite the following: "All leaven or anything leavened which is in my possession, whether I have seen it or not, whether I have observed it or not, whether I have removed it or not, shall be considered nullified and ownerless as the dust of the earth." Some also have the tradition of saying the following during the burning of the chametz: "May it be Your will, Lord, our God and God of our forefathers, that just as I remove the chametz from my house and from my possession, so shall You remove all the extraneous forces. Remove the spirit of impurity from the earth, remove our evil inclination from us, and grant us a heart of flesh to serve You in truth. Make all the sitra achra (side of impurity), all the klipot(kabbalah's term for "evil"), and all wickedness be consumed in smoke, and remove the dominion of evil from the earth. Remove with a spirit of destruction and a spirit of judgment all that distress the Shechina, just as You destroyed Egypt and its idols in those days, at this time. Amen, Selah." Bonus Facts In some communities, the search is done with a knife and wooden bowl. The knife allows the searcher to thoroughly examine cracks and crevices for even the smallest morsel of chametz. In other communities, the lulav from Sukkot has been stored and is used instead of the feather to search for and collect chametz. Continue Reading


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Traditionally, Hindu weddings are celebrated at a well-decorated mandap – a four-pole canopy erected at the center of the stage. Although the Decor varies from region to region across India, the basic concept remains the same – to bless the bride and the groom, who tie the wedding knot, erected at the wedding venue, primarily to conduct rituals like tying the mangal sutra, pheras and exchange of garlands (jaimala). However, in the present time, apart from the wedding rituals, pre-wedding ceremonies, such as engagement, are also conducted at a mandap.
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If you dream of a beautiful Winter outfit, then I am here to show you my favorite cold weather looks completed with skirts. I have picked the most outstanding and trendy combinations you all can copy next year. You should never forget about wearing skirts in the winter time, there are great ways to use this beautiful bottom garment in your everyday outfits.
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Spring Fashion Trends For Women To Try
Let's welcome Spring season! In today's article, I am going to show you all my favorite fashion trends you all can try next warm season. We still have time until the warm weather kicks in, so why don't you take a look at some of my favorites freshly picked off the runway shows. Let's begin our trip into inspirational fashion ideas to hit warm season with some reinvented must-haves.
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If you want to make a feminine statement this year, then I am more than happy to share with you my favorite skirt styles you can try next year. You can give a try to different styles of midi skirt, including long pencil cut, pleated and full silhouette, either go for a short mini skirt by choosing A-line, flared or circle shaped version, or make things look very special with a ruffled, wrap, maxi or a skirt with a slit. Below are gathered possible street style ideas you can get inspired by if you want to create a chic look with a skirt. Read on to find out more.
Christmas and New Year Party Looks
Sooner or later we gonna face a very special month that will feature amazing dresses, fancy tops and all kind of garments complemented with sequins. I am talking about Christmas and New Year Eve party looks! Take a deep breath and find something special in this blog post. I am pretty sure everyone will be surprised to see so many inspirational outfit ideas in these images. Every woman had situations when she realized there is nothing to wear for the upcoming event, am I right? Forget about it, as I am here to help you out. Read on to find out how.
Best Sweatshirts And Sweaters For Women
It's time to shop for a new sweater or sweatshirt to make it work for next year. No matter which one of these two styles is your favorite, you can have so much fun with both of them. There are pretty much lots of amazing styles to pick from and I see no problem why sweater can't be the only go-to Winter piece this 2018. I personally love sweatshirts for their kinda sophisticated and sporty appearance. Anyway, in this street style collection are shown my favorite sweater and sweatshirt designs and ways how to wear them anywhere you go. Get inspired.
Adidas sweatshirt is the best choice so far! It will make you look sporty and ready to hit the downtown streets. Pair it with cool shorts or skinny jeans.
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In this article, I want to show you the best office outfit ideas for Summer you can recreate with clothes you already have in your closet. I am saying, you don't have to buy expensive clothes to look like a million dollar babe! A real successful businesswoman can dress up with pretty simple clothes. You might be stuck in a situation when you feel like you have nothing to wear. It's normal, as we all get tired of our clothes in a while and feel like we have no clothes to wear. That's where I come with an advice! Frankly speaking, there is nothing new I can tell you. There are only three styles you should keep an eye on PANTS, SKIRTS, BASIC TOPS, and DRESSES. All these clothes can be jazzed up with trendy stuff like bags, sunglasses, and jewelry.
These skirt styles are tremendously chic and ideal for different offices. You can go for a pencil style with beautiful florals, shortened pencil skirts, dark blue knife-pleated midi versions, cream-nude A-line midi versions. All these designs can be teamed with basic tops and blouses.
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A pastel blue short-sleeve top ideally matches this mini skirt in plaid print. Make it look more fun and girlish by adding heart-shaped sunglasses, pastel color backpack, and light blue sandals.
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A tailored pair of gray trousers can be worn with a white button-down shirt and tailored waistcoat. Complete this mannish outfit with a pair of block-heeled pointed-toe booties.
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Saudi Arabia arrests man for sharing BREAKFAST with WOMAN in viral video
SAUDI Arabia has arrested a man for having breakfast with a woman which breaks strict Islamic laws.
A viral video showed an Egyptian man eating breakfast next to a woman wearing a full-face veil, who many assumed to be a Saudi.
According to Saudi Arabia law, in public workplaces and eateries, families and single men have to sit in different areas and women are forbidden from sitting next to single men.
Women are not allowed to carry out most activities without being accompanied by male guardians, usually a father, husband, brother or even a son.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Labour and Social Development arrested the man for "committing several violations and taking up a post exclusively reserved for Saudis".
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Labour and Social Development arrested the man
It is believed the man was a hotel worker who filmed himself eating breakfast with a female colleague, the Labour Ministry said.
The owner of the hotel has also been summoned for questioning "for failing to adhere to spatial controls for employing women".
The 30-second video shows the man and woman briefly joking about eating their breakfast together with no one else invited.
At the end of the video, the woman appears to feed the man, which has caused the most controversy.
There was controversy because the woman seemed to feed the man
The hashtag "an Egyptian having breakfast with a Saudi" has been used over 113,000 times on Twitter and the incident has become the centre of a cultural divide.
The arrest has divided opinion, with many Saudis on social media were highly critical of both the man and the woman.
Some even said the woman should have been arrested too.
Twitter user Malak said: "I need to understand why men are constantly punished and not women.
Many people in Egypt reacted with surprise at the outcry
"I am a Saudi [woman] and I swear I want them to punish her with him. Laughter, eating at the workplace... where are your limits?"
Another Twitter user, Hammoud Alduhayian, said: "Developing jobs for Saudi women among foreigners is considered an explicit breakdown of customs, traditions, and values."
But many people in Egypt reacted with surprise at the outcry from Saudi Arabia and wonder how anyone could be arrested for such an innocuous video.
Social media user Sonia said: "Can't believe the Egyptian guy is about to get deported & lose his job because saudi men have such a fragile ego."
Another said: "A man arrested in Saudi Arabia after having breakfast with a woman. Because he was Egyptian and she was Saudi. Some people still living in the past."


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A disturbance of uric-acid metabolism occurring predominantly in males, characterized by painful inflammation of the joints, especially of the feet and hands, and arthritic attacks resulting from elevated levels of uric acid in the blood and the deposition of urate crystals around the joints. The condition can become chronic and result in deformity.
Men are more likely than women to get gout, but women are not immune and their risk of getting it shoots up sharply after menopause.
So, for those who have gout or might now realize that they are experiencing its symptoms, or even for those who would like to minimize their risk of getting this terrible affliction, what are these natural remedies for gout?
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Some of these natural remedies for gout may involve forming new habits
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Rajai Davis
Position: Outfield
Bats: Right – Throws: Right
Born: October 19, 1980 (Age 36)
Rajai Davis hits free agency this winter after he and his Cleveland Indians' teammates made a run to Game 7 of the World Series, in which the Indians lost to the Chicago Cubs to end their 108-year World Series drought. Davis did his best to keep the Indians' hopes alive, as he tied the game up in the bottom of the eighth against flame throwing lefty Aroldis Chapman, with a two-run homer into left. He then came to bat in the bottom of the tenth, with one on and two out, as the Indians were down 8-6. Davis singled back up the middle on the second pitch thrown by Cubs RHP Carl Edwards, making it a one-run game at 8-7.
Davis didn't back down in these pressure situations, instead, coming through in the clutch twice in late innings of what turned out to be a thrilling Game 7 for the ages. Davis enters free agency with that lasting memory, hoping to cash in after he signed a one-year deal with the Tribe in December 2015, for $5.25 million. The Indians were in need of outfield depth, as they lost their star left fielder Michael Brantley to offseason arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder. Brantley ultimately came back too soon from the surgery, and only played in 11 games before being shut down for the remainder of the '16 season. The Indians also lost Abraham Almonte for 80 games and Marlon Byrd for 162 for their respective PED suspensions, so Davis found himself playing in far more games than likely expected upon signing.
On the year, Davis slashed .249/.306/.388 with a career high 12 home runs, 48 RBI, and a league leading 43 stolen bases out of 49 attempts. He played in 134 games, 107 of them starts, and mainly batted leadoff, sixth, or seventh in Terry Francona's lineup. Davis found his best results when leading off though, posting a line of .253/.312/.434, with 11 home runs and 26 stolen bases. Although his OBP was rather low for a leadoff hitter, he had superior numbers when facing a pitcher's first pitch, slashing .361/.349/.508 with two homers and 11 RBI in 61 at-bats. He also enjoyed success when runners were in scoring position, slashing .283/.360/.475 with three homers and 36 RBI in 99 at-bats.
On the defensive side, Davis is capable of manning all three outfield spots, as he did in '16. The bulk of his playing time was spent in left and center field, where he posted a -3 defensive runs saved (DRS) and -5 DRS respectively. He ultimately posted league average or just below league average numbers in both outfield spots in 2016, with an overall range factor per nine innings of 2.22 when the league average was 2.15, and a range factor per game of 1.91, when the league average was 2.12.
What many teams will be intrigued by with Davis is his speed, where he's posted seven seasons of at least 30 stolen bases, eclipsing the 40 mark five times including last season. Another area that hasn't always been discussed is taking extra bases, which calculates the times a runner advances more than one base on a single or more than two bases on a double. The Indians finished second in all of baseball last year in extra bases taken (XBT%), at a 45% clip. The Mets were tied for last with the Detroit Tigers at 34%. Davis alone had a 58% XBT in 2016, and to put that in context, none of the Mets starting position players had a higher XBT than 48% (Travis d'Arnaud and Michael Conforto).
I could see Davis signing a one or two year deal this winter, similar to his two-year, $10 million contract he signed with the Tigers in December 2013. The Indians' front office has expressed interest in re-signing Davis as depth, however, the Tribe has options with Tyler Naquin, Brandon Guyer, Lonnie Chisenhall, and a healthy Brantley to start the 2017 season. The Indians, Athletics, Giants, Mets, and Angels could all show interest.
I really like Davis for his speed and being proactive on the bases, something the Mets could use as they were ranked 28th overall in '16 in team stolen bases with 42. The team's outfield is still a bit unclear, as fans await word of whether the team will re-sign Cespedes. With Granderson, Bruce, Conforto, and Lagares also in the mix, the Mets might not have room to carry another outfielder. Lagares could be viewed as a less speedy Davis, with good splits against lefties, better defense in center, and nine years younger.
However, Davis' speed element is very intriguing, so if the Mets in fact re-sign Cespedes and can trade Bruce, they could circle back and check in with Davis' camp if he's still available. I'd expect Davis and his agents are looking for more guaranteed playing time though, something the Mets won't be able to offer with a crowded outfield.


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Julia gets kicked out of her deaf school after her best friend turns her in for graffiti she did on school property. Julia can't believe it, especially because she was covering up a slur about said best friend. Her moms send her to a "mainstream" school all the way out in the suburbs and forbid her from engaging in any street art. But it's Julia's only outlet, and when she realizes that another artist is tagging her stuff, she sees it as a challenge. Determined to figure out who is changing her art, she ends up embroiled in a graffiti war.
Gardner's novel is smart, compelling, and features a heroine who is prickly, angry, and realistic. The novel presents Deaf culture well, allowing Julia to narrate the book with an authentic voice, and allowing the reader to experience the frustrations Julia faces in the hearing world. Spoken dialogue is punctuated with blank lines, representing the words that Julia wouldn't be able to lip read. Throughout the book, Julia's art offers additional insight into her world.
A varied cast of characters, including an at-times patronizing interpreter, teachers who have no idea how to best meet Julia's needs, and an eager white girl Julia refers to as Yoga Pants, help round out the novel. There are moments where it feels as though there's too much going on in the narrative, but Gardner's strong grasp of Julia as a character helps readers wade through the myriad issues that pop up. The ending isn't as tight as it could be, but it's still a fun read all the same, offering readers insight into Deaf culture as well as the world of street art. Put this in the hands of people who liked the TV show Switched at Birth, because there are a lot of similarities to be found.
You're Welcome, Universe by Whitney Gardner. Knopf, 2017. Library copy.


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The last few days have seen a butterfly theme going on.
First up is some simple symmetry.
I gave Big Seed some stickers, pairs of matching shapes but different colours.
Had to put one of each shape on each half of the butterfly and try his best to get them
in matching positions.
We had looked at butterfly pictures beforehand to explain symmetry,
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Second is a butterfly suncatcher.
Coloured tissue paper shapes stuck on to sticky film cut out in the shape of a butterfly.
I taped a pipecleaner on the top as feelers.
Thirdly are butterfly stick puppets.
Big Seed and his best friend Little Elf decorated some cardboard shapes,
with a lolly stick stuck on the back.
These are very versatile puppets as they can be used as masks too...
and they can be used for butterfly races.


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Healing Village
Situated in the north eastern corner of Botanic Park adjacent to Stage 3, you will find the magical space of the Healing Village; a place to relax, get pampered, and explore a range of alternative therapies to help ease your festival aches and pains.
Relaxation, revitalisation and rejuvenation are some of the most commonly sought after pleasures at WOMADelaide, and the Healing Village offers massage from any one of six qualified massage therapists, each accredited by the Australian Association of Massage Therapists. Bookings and further info can be found by visiting the Healing Village reception tent onsite, or by phoning 0477 057 308.


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Being a brand new mommy I am really careful with my first child. This is the key reason why I was very picky when we hired a nanny and even then I was nervous with regards to leaving my newborn along with her.
I am grateful that my hubby understood my concern. To keep me calm whenever we would leave the house he made a decision that it would be best to buy a toddler camera as a security measure.
For covertly watching over activity in our house spy cameras are ideal. We would be able to catch the sitter doing something she should not have. At the same time we get to check our child even when we are out of the house.
So that it would go unnoticed we bought a teddy bear hidden DVR camera that would easily blend into the babys room. With this disguise the sitter would never know she is being monitored.
This nanny cam is a high-resolution color camera with 480 TV lines. It is equipped with a motion-activated DVR which comes in useful because it only starts to record as soon as it detects motion. The wireless camera came with a 20-hour rechargeable battery.
Before leaving home I usually put my firstborn to sleep and expect the sitter to check in on him from time to time. With the cameras motion detector I would be able to know if the baby sitter really looks after him or not.
surveillance cameras with a built-in DVR can do without installation simply because they contain a recording device of their own. They could be utilized right after purchase. The videos are simple to view simply by attaching the camera to a Television set or monitor with the free RCA cable or by putting the free 8GB SD card into the card reader slot on a computer.
Setting up a toddler camera within my little kids quarters makes me feel far more assured about leaving him at home with the nanny. I now have the ability to see all occurrences and determine if I made the right pick after all.


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Kim Kardashian is sitting on leading of the gaming world – and she isn't shy about shouting about it. The savvy businesswoman has set a record soon after her game, Kim Kardashian Hollywood, became the "top grossing game based on a individual" of all time. And of course she had to let her hundreds of thousands of followers know that they have helped her grow to be $43million richer.
So wealthy in reality, she could even acquire herself "an island". The actuality star shared several Snapchat movies of her meeting with Niccolo De Masi, CEO of Glu, the mobile gaming business that designed her wildly effective Kim Kardashian Hollywood. Vogue-forward Kim teams her sexy slip with a corset belt Making absolutely sure the meeting was not all business, Kim wasted no time playing about with Snapchat filters, turning the camera on herself to display off a floral crown. "Guys I'm in a meeting for Kim Kardashian Hollywood, and we're checking out all the exciting (outfits)" she said, scanning across dozens of images of her animated avatar wearing unique ensembles, just before turning the camera on De Massi. "A lot of congratulations Kim, we've set a record for the most outstanding top grossing game of all time that's based about a particular person," he boasted. Creating sure it was crystal clear whom De Massi was referring to, Kim prompted him: "So that world record is about who?." "This planet record is about you, and only you Kim," he dutifully repeated. "The leading grossing person a game has ever been made about of all time."
After revealing the results of her gaming venture with Glu afforded her to be ready to buy a household, she admitted she now hopes the corporation can support her purchase a different one particular. "We will need a getaway spot. Hawaii?" she recommended, in advance of De Massi claims she'll be ready to obtain a "finish island" with the earnings. "He's saying an island. My ambitions had been just one more house.
So we will need to come up with some new concepts," she mused. Kim continues to demonstrate off her impressive fat reduction right after turning up for her meeting in a rather glam outfit.
As a substitute of retaining it rather simple by just sporting a slinky gold slip dress and more than-sized denim jacket, Kim added a giant white corset belt, just to show off her shrinking waist that very little bit far more.
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Minecraft Story Mode: Redstonia Map 1.12/1.11.2 for Minecraft is a story-based adventure map created by Onnowhere. This is a Vanilla Minecraft recreation of a scene in Redstonia from the game Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 2 by Telltale Games. The entire scene is playable and features tons of interactions and cutscenes with full voice and music via a fully fleshed out resource pack. This map features a new technology for custom NPCs and tons of unique, never before seen things in Minecraft maps! Try it out, and you will feel that's great.
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Last month I began seeing Converse ads popping up in a bunch of magazines that featured Pharrell Williams, Santogold and Julian Casablancas. I, like many others I am sure, wondered what Converse had up their sleeve. On July 10th is was revealed that Converse had gotten the artists together to collaborate on a track in celebration of their 100th anniversary. The track titled "My Drive Thru" is available as a free download on Converse's website. The website also features many other musicians that are all often talked about in the blogosphere including MGMT, Bradford Cox of Deerhunter and Atlas Sound, YACHT, Kid Sister, Eleanor Friedberger of the Fiery Furnaces, Frank Carter of Gallows; Does It Offend You, Yeah?, and Sophie of Care Bears on Fire. Again this is yet another example of a company adapting to the changing digital world, creating music available for free to the listeners while still supporting the artists behind the music.
Also be sure to check out the amazing video produced by Pharrell and animated by visual effects masters Psyop. An interview with the Psyop directors is posted here.


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In the 16th century, Johann Georg Neidlinger first mentioned the Apfelwein Solzer, then a bakery
and a pub. From 1774 to 1808 it was known by the name of "Gastwirtschaft zum goldenen Stern". Around 1808, a new owner renamed it as "Zum weißen Roß", and in 1817 it changed owners again
and was officially named "Zum grünen Baum".
During this period it was also known locally as "Zum grine Besen" ("By the Green Broom"),
and reputedly did a bit of side business as a brothel.
In 1825 a new owner renamed it "Nassauer Hof", and in 1893 Solzer Family finally purchased the premises and now operates the restaurant, in the fifth generation, as an apple-wine tavern.
The current proprietor, Karl Solzer, gave it the name "Apfelwein Solzer" in 1969, and it has been known and loved by this name ever since.


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Sunday, June 12, 2011
CFC006 and PDCC85 Card
Fall to Layout from Clean and Simple Stamping. I started with a Dusty Rose Bazzil base, and folded it so it was a landscape card. I then added two lines of twine on the bottom third of the card. Taking a half of a cream circle, I stamped the sentiment (Studio G) in Victorian Velvet Distress ink. I have some Prima flowers that I've had for eons, and took some blueberry (or as close as I could get it) flowers from there, as well as some Prima cream flowers. I used button brads in cream to attach the blueberry brads to the card, and blueberry brads to attach the cream flowers to card.
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Labels: CFC6, Distress Ink, FTL144, PDCC85
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So, so pretty! I adore your layout and each of the elements really adds a great punch to the whole project! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!! Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work!ReplyDelete
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Overstock.com Drops Suit Against Claria
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Discount e-tailer Overstock.com has dropped its lawsuit against Claria, the desktop software company formerly known as Gator, according to court documents.
Overstock.com had filed separate legal complaints against Claria and WhenU.com, alleging the adware companies violated its trademark and engaged in unfair business practices by serving ads on its Web sites.
The suits, filed in U.S. District Court in Overstock.com's home state of Utah, also claimed that the companies' practice of serving ads from competitors was an unfair business practice. The retailer filed a motion to dismiss the case, and the judge granted it, earlier this week.
At the heart of these claims is the question of whether Claria and WhenU are leeching off publishers or providing a requested service for customers by displaying ads in exchange for the free use of software, such as Claria's Gator eWallet.
Overstock.com executives had no comment, but the company may be responding to some writing on the wall. On November 19, U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds ruled against Wells Fargo , which had filed a similar complaint against WhenU, another desktop competitive advertising tool. The bank claimed that WhenU's ads, which appear in separate branded windows on the desktop in response to a user's Web site visits, obscured its own Web site and advertising, but Edmunds dismissed a similar case against WhenU filed by U-Haul.
But there are still plenty of lawsuits to be decided or dismissed before Claria's business model gets a legal clean bill of health. The company still faces similar litigation brought against it by L.L. Bean, United Parcel Service, Extended Stay America, Six Continents Hotels, Lending Tree, Tiger Direct, and Hertz.
When reached by telephone, Claria senior vice president and chief marketing office Scott Eagle declined to comment except to note that half of the companies with outstanding complaints had advertised on Claria's network. Eagle said he stood by what he previously told this publication. On June 30, discussing Overstock.com's complaint, he pointed out that Overstock.com was an early endorser of the Claria business model, using it as an advertising vehicle for two years and doing "hundreds of thousands of dollars" worth of business with Claria.
In June 2002, a group of top-tier publishers -- including The New York Times Co., The Washington Post Co., and Gannett -- filed suit against Gator on the grounds that its ad-supported software infringed on their copyrights and trademarks by serving pop-up ads on users' screens while they were on those companies' news sites. Although that case might have decided whether the business model was legal, the parties reached a surprise confidential settlement in February that left the issue of Claria's and Whenu's business models up in the air.


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Enterprise Overview
Simplifying Your Sports & Entertainment Assets
The corporate trend is a shift to a centralized ticket model having the ability to correlate distribution to sales/revenue while also maintaining an all-in-one system customizable to the needs of an individual business. Most of our partners seek a ticket management tool for a clear-cut purpose or to solve particular issues with their current processes.
We have partners who use Concierge Live as a:
Concierge Live captures attendee information at the "attendee" level rather than the "request" level. We are the only company that stores individual tickets in our database, allowing our clients to capture multiple attendee types on the same request. When making a request, a user can assign tickets to both a "client" attendee and a "prospect" attendee within the same request.
Through Concierge Live, users and admin can choose from multiple attendee types, including client, prospect, or charity, on the same request. You can then capture the "estimated revenue opportunity" of $1 million for one prospect attendee and $250,000 for another. At the same time, by capturing information at the attendee level, users assign attendee types to each attendee rather than classifying the whole request. This process saves significant time and provides cleaner data to utilize for reporting purposes following an event.
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Admin control when, how and who can request their tickets. Reporting is used to determine ticket usage and company value.
Companies without significant "company" inventory; however, they want a formalized process for secondary requests. Clients can capture and report on attendee data to understand who, where and how much they spend on external ticket requests.
Our clients optimize their ticket inventory by utilizing our unique tool. While most brands have 30-40% waste when it comes to ticket assets, using Concierge Live can reduce this figure significantly, and in some cases bring it to zero. Whether opening up inventory for employee engagement programs or externally to customers as a show of goodwill, there are a number of use cases that will reduce unused inventory significantly and driving more ROI, TRUE ROI.
Admin create ticketed and non-ticketed (i.e. golf outings, museum receptions, charitable tables, etc.) inventory. In addition to traditional ticket management needs, these clients rely heavily on Concierge Live's onsite and attendee management functions.
Entertainment assets can be available to employees to purchase for personal use. When the employee makes a request, it can be "auto-assigned" and when available, electronic tickets can be automatically sent to the requestor.


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Austen Fields
Austen Fields
Lymington Bottom Road, Medstead, Hampshire, GU34 5EW
About Austen Fields
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Medstead has a very lively community life, with the area's many riding stables bringing an equestrian feel to the area. Local activities range from Scouts, Cubs and children's drama to gardening and model car racing. There are badminton, tennis and bowls clubs, and the village team plays cricket in the Hampshire League. The amateur Medstead Players present two shows in the village hall most years, and a fête is held on the village green each July. The local pub, the Castle of Comfort, is a child-friendly inn with a family garden. Jane Austen, after whom the development is named, lived just three and a half miles away in Chawton, where her house is today a museum of worldwide importance.
From Alton railway station, just over five miles away, trains leave for Farnham, Woking and London approximately every half hour. The journey to London Waterloo takes just over an hour. Local bus services run to Winchester and Alton, from where there are connections to Farnham and Guildford. Junction 7 of the M3 is less than 11 miles from the development, and the M25 London Orbital Motorway is just 40 minutes' drive away.
The Watercress Line
Austen Fields is just yards away from the route of the Watercress Line, a popular heritage steam railway that runs from Alton to Alresford, adding some spectacular colour to the local landscape. In addition to their normal services, which stop at Medstead station, the line carries 'Specials' including Santa and Real Ale trains.
The small selection of shops close to Austen Fields includes a hardware store, a butcher, a greengrocer and a café bar. Around half a mile away on Winchester Road there is a pharmacy, a Tesco Express, an off-licence and, a little further on, a Co-op food store. Medstead village has a grocer and newsagent, and a hardware store that incorporates the village post office. There is a good mixture of supermarkets, high street stores and independent traders in Alton, five miles away, and an even wider choice in Winchester, 13 miles to the east.
Recycling Facilities
There are facilities for recycling glass at both Medstead Village Hall and in the car park behind the shops in Winchester Road, where there are also receptacles for textiles.
Education & Health
Medstead C of E Primary shares a site with a communityrun nursery, and there is additional nursery provision at St Lucy's Preschool in Medstead Manor, managed by the Convent of St Lucy. Medstead is in the catchment area for Amery Hill Secondary in Alton, an Academy school that was awarded Leading Edge status in 2010. The Watercress Medical Group, with six GPs and full nursing and dispensary support, is just a few minutes' walk from the development, and there is a choice of dentists in Alton.
When it comes to getting the details right, we're committed to quality throughout. We only work with high-quality brands, for example Symphony for kitchens, Porcelanosa for ceramic tiles and Ideal Standard for sanitary-ware.
From sleek, designer kitchens to cool, contemporary bathrooms, down to the fine details of tiles and taps, there's plenty to fire your imagination and suggest a whole range of possibilities for you to create a unique living environment.
Please note: Specification choices are dependent on build stage at the time of reservation.
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A four-star hotel overlooking Ballycotton Bay and kilometers of beach in County Cork. The hotel offers comfortable rooms, good food and sincere hospitality. At the hotel, guests always find a fresh prawn cocktail on the menu, an open fire in the Cave Bar and sincere hospitality without the fuss.
The property, which holds a Green Hospitality Award for its eco-friendly practices and offers spacious accommodation options, including a bridal suite, junior suites, standard and family rooms. All standard rooms include tea and coffee, hairdryer, diffuser, plasma TV and free WiFi.
Indulge in sumptuous cuisine prepared with fresh seafood, and locally raised meat and produce. On-site eateries include the hotel restaurant and The Lighthouse, a modern space that serves seafood, steaks and more, as well as a children's menu. Additionally, The Cave is the perfect place to cosy up by the fire for a drink and some chat.
This hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and meetings, as it has relaxed environs and spaces that can cater to groups of all sizes, up to 250 people. When not doing business or sightseeing, guests can also make use of the Health Club, which features a pool, aqua jogging ring, gymnasium, sauna, steam room, hot tub, aerobics studio and more.
Garryvoe is situated in East Cork, near Castlemartyr and Shanagarry. The region boasts something for everyone, as the highlights include top-notch golf clubs, the Midleton Farmers Market, Jameson Experience, Titanic Trail and Fota Wildlife Park.


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Never Stop Learning
by on August 14, 2014
As long as we're alive, we're learning something. Contrary to what some people think, learning does not stop when we get out of school. It is only just beginning. Whether we're aware of it or not, we're always in the midst of a lesson. Learning is for a lifetime.…You never stop learning (whether you want to or not).
For me, the more I learn, the more I realize I don't know. That drives me to learn more. Whilst today, I no longer head to a university campus, I subscribe to thought-leading webinars, teleseminars and blogs. I also have a growing library of books and media pertaining to the areas of leadership, parenting, marketing, coaching, personal development and self-leadership.
I've read in various places that if you want to earn more, you must learn more. In today's world you must stay current. There is no place for complacency. To slow down or stop learning is close to career and business suicide. The speed at which information in any given field is growing is nearly exponential. You need to keep up just to survive.
What's your approach to learning?
To me, learning is a must. Most leading companies know this. Zappos keeps a library of books and other materials for its employees to keep developing themselves. Some of the top consultancies in the world put people development as a priority business function. They allocate 5% or more of each employees salary to their further education each year. I personally budget for my on going education.
Leaders are learners. Leaders are readers. You will not find one CEO or sports star who is not proactive about learning. How else do they stay at the top of their game?
Many people did not enjoy school. Perhaps that was you? Schools, teachers, subjects, focus, aptitude and attitude all play a part in making learning enjoyable or torture. Regardless of your experience, there will be things that you have an aptitude for and they may not be realized through conventional education. Who knew?! Sometimes you have to kiss a few (okay more than a few) frogs before you discover your groove. But to find your groove you have to try new things. How else will you learn?
You may stop learning, but the lessons keep coming.
If you are stuck in a dead-end job, have limited career aspects or have yet to discover your true calling, know that you will have to learn your way out of it.
Perhaps the best learning never comes formally. It just happens because life does. Rarely, a day goes by when there is not something to learn. We just need to become more aware.
As you're reading this, I'm sure you're facing problems and challenges. Life has a way of teaching us lessons, whether we want them or not. I've been taught many an informal lesson through unemployment, marriage, parenting and business successes and failures. Such lessons are everywhere and never-ending.
Lessons come in all shapes and sizes. Some are only for a moment and some go on for ages. No matter what you're going through – the good, the bad and the ugly – there is always a lesson. Any such lesson is meant to help us grow. If we're not growing, we're dying.
If you don't figure out the lesson the first time, sometimes it keeps coming back to haunt you until you finally get it. It took me many years to learn about humility and the need to put others needs before my own. A lesson is learned when you change for the better.
The blog here at Leading Men Only is a catalogue of the lessons I've learned over the years – the ones I've noticed, learned from and applied to change and improve me, my life and that of those around me. My hope is that the lessons I share will save you from making some or all of the mistakes I did. I also hope they save you time, energy, money and relationships.
To finish off, a few of the key lessons if you want to learn well.
1. Have a teachable spirit. To learn you must want to learn.
2. Be curious. Lessons are everywhere. Some are easy to find; some you have to dig for.
3. Ask questions. Lots of them. There is no such thing as a dumb question (except for the one you don't ask).
4. Learn to teach; teach to learn. When you learn something, share the learning. It helps you assimilate the lesson further and helps others on their learning journey.
5. At the end of each day, ask yourself, "What have I learned?" Make notes.
Learning is meant to ultimately be for our own good. Each of us has a lifetime of learning ahead of us. Make the most of each day and the lessons it brings. Before you know it, you will have grown wiser and closer to your potential.
Your Powerplay
Ask yourself every day for the next week what you've learned. Note it down. Share it.


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[Update: Thanks to everyone for your comments! It looks like we're going to try a Thursday night run (4/3) starting at 10pm server time. Hope to see some of you there!]
Though we don't have a ton of druids in the guild, there are two in particular that have been anxiously awaiting their epic flight forms. Feril and I have completed all of the prerequisites of the quest up to our battle with Anzu in Heroic Sethekk Halls.
We'd like to get a group together to attempt this heroic instance sometime soon, and we'd LOVE it if it could be an all-guild run. I think it's safe to say we've geared ourselves pretty well over these last couple of Kara runs, so we stand a good chance of completing it.
So…anyone? Pretty, pretty please? Need I remind you that badges drop in heroic instances? And phat lewts? Besides, you'd be helping a couple of guildies that have done the same for you in the past and will continue to do so in the future! As an added motivator, most–if not all–of the Kara A Group have a quest for part of Heroic Sethekk Halls, which will net you rep and gold.
Please comment if you'd be willing to tag along. Also, list times/days that are convenient to you. Right now, we're hoping to do a run this Thursday night, April 3 (we haven't set a time yet). Hope to see some of you there!
[Also, don't forget that signups for this weekend's Kara run have already started!]


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Black Ops 3 – coming to the current gen only?
One of the biggest questions at the moment regarding Black Ops 3 is will the game be coming to both current gen and last gen consoles…..
For those that prefer a little light reading:
Now while there is no official confirmation on this I can say with all confidence that it most certainly will be.
We were advised last year that the development companies would be making both versions for at least two years, this being the second of those two years.
There is such a large fan base for Call of Duty on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, that to ignore such a huge portion of the market would just be silly.
We have seen development companies outsource to other studios before so they can port over the game to the old gen consoles. I don't see any reason why Black Ops 3 would be any different.
So for those on your still gaming on the last gen, don't stress, I am very confident that you will be included in this game.
I don't think this will go on for much longer though, maybe next year at the most, but after that they won't be catering to both generations anymore. So you may want to think about finally upgrading.
The other burning question is will the game be futuristic and will there be exos?
Well we know that the game will be futuristic to a degree as Treyarch have actually already confirmed that.
In the official description that Treyarch have released for the game they say that:
"Call of Duty®: Black Ops 3 is the first title for next-gen hardware in the critically acclaimed Black Ops series. Developed by Treyarch, the award-winning creator of the two most played games in Call of Duty® history. Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 deploys players into a dark, twisted future where a new breed of Black Ops soldiers emerges and the lines are blurred between our own humanity and the technology we created to stay ahead, in a world where cutting-edge military robotics define warfare."
So yes, the game will be futuristic. Just how far they are taking that theme we won't know for another two weeks until the reveal on April 26th.
As for exo skeletons, well again, there is no official confirmation however from what I have been told and from what we can take away from the only image we have of the game so far, it certainly looks like exos will not be included. Instead it looks like we are in for some sort of cyber-kinetic suit.
So hopefully that has put so of your minds at ease. Let me know how you feel about this and if Black Ops 3 will be a day 1 purchase for you.


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Do you have a kitty? If so, take a look at your feline friend, and see what she is doing right now. There's a pretty good chance that she's snoozing. Cats certainly are sleepy: kitties can sleep up to 20 hours a day! While Fluffy's napping predilection may be adorable, it can make it difficult for her to stay in shape, especially once she's outgrown the frisky-kitten zoomies. Read on as a Mt. Pleasant, SC vet discusses keeping your cat active.
Get Fluffy some kitty furniture that will promote healthy activities, like jumping and climbing. Cat towers are a wonderful option for this, as they also offer your feline friend a manicure station, a great view, and, of course, another napping spot. If you really want to pamper Fluffy, look into getting some wall-mounted cat furniture for her to climb.
Play Time
Take time to play with your feline friend daily. Use a fun toy that you can control, like a wand toy or a laser pointer. That way, Fluffy can pounce and jump, and pretend she is a fierce predator. The exercise will be great for her!
Even the sleepiest kitty can't spend all of her time napping. There are some ways to keep Fluffy entertained and somewhat active while you're away. For instance, you can now get devices that allow you to play with your cat remotely, using a pet camera and an app on your phone that controls a laser pointer. Robotic mice and automated laser pointers are also good choices.
Offer your kitty lots of toys to smack around and push under the couch. Our feline friends all have their own preferences for toys: some like string toys, others prefer catnip mice, and some cats love simple toys, like empty boxes or crumpled-up paper balls. Just be sure not to leave wand toys out when you aren't home: you don't want Fluffy getting tangled up in the string.
Walking The Cat
Another thing to consider is teaching Fluffy to walk on a leash. Some cats really enjoy going for walks! This will take some training, so prepare to put in a bit of legwork. Ask your vet for specific advice, including training tips and safety precautions.
Do you have questions or concerns about caring for your cat? We can help! Contact us, your Mt. Pleasant, SC animal clinic, today.


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There's no denying that Cristiano Ronaldo is an excellent soccer player, but more often than not, it's his antics off the pitch that get people really talking. He's probably the most famous soccer player in the world right now, with Messi coming in close second. The only reason Messi isn't more famous is because he doesn't take his public image as seriously as Cristiano. Everything Cristiano does, from his photoshoots to his goal celebrations, seems to be perfectly rehearsed in order to look great on camera. He definitely seems to be very image-conscious, and some would even accuse him of being vain.
But perhaps the most controversial rumors about this top-level soccer player involve his s*xuality. Numerous observers have pointed out that Cristiano seems very flamboyant in nature, both on and off the pitch. There is also the matter of his relationships with other men, which seem to go far beyond what would be considered normal in an average platonic friendship. Is everyone just overreacting? Is Cristiano just very "European," and just a very feminine man? Or is there some truth about the rumors?
At the end of the day, does it really matter? Him being gay wouldn't change a thing about his soccer playing ability, and the average person probably wouldn't even care. There are undoubtedly homos*xual soccer players right now who are too scared to come out of the closet, and that's a sad thing. But is Cristiano one of them?
15 Cristiano And Badr Hari
Most people who are familiar with the rumors about Cristiano's s*xuality know that they mostly revolve around one man: Badr Hadi. This Moroccan professional kick boxer has long been a friend of Cristiano, and some would say that these two are best friends. Badr Hadi is a very successful athlete in his own right, and ranks at around the top 5 kick boxers in the world right now. There has been talk of him joining the UFC to fight in the octagon, although it hasn't happened yet.
But when most people hear the name "Badr Hadi," they do not think about his kickboxing career. They think, instead, of the rumors surrounding him and Cristiano Ronaldo, namely that they are in a homos*xual relationship. Could this be true? One needs only look at the way they behave around each other to come up with your answer. This photo speaks a thousand words...
14 Just Married?
One of the strangest things about Badr Hari's supposed friendship with Ronaldo is the fact that both men seem to be so open about it, almost flaunting it to the world. Some say that everyone close to Cristiano knows the full extent of his relationship with the Moroccan, and it's only the general public that is left in the dark about it. There has been a rumor floating around that pretty much everyone in the football world knows Cristiano is gay, but no one is willing to come forth and explicitly say it.
The fact that they're so open about their relationship makes people wonder, that's for sure. Take this tweet for example, where Badr Hari jokes that the pair are "just married," also using muscle emojis and heart emojis. But how much of a joke is this, really? Did these two want to come out and tell the world about their feelings for each other, albeit in a slightly cryptic way?
13 Very Close Friends
But Badr Hari isn't the only one who Cristiano has been seen with in compromising situations. Cristiano Ronaldo seems to love relaxing with other dudes in swimming trunks, relaxing by the ocean sunbathing in an expensive yacht. While this definitely seems like an awesome way to let loose and relax, one would think a guy like Cristiano would at least bring one or two girls along for the ride? When you're a guy like Cristiano, girls would be clawing at each other to get a chance to be around you.
In this picture, he goes in for a close embrace with another pal, and Cristiano's hand seems to drift towards the other man's crotch area. While it's not certain whether this man is Badr Hari or another of his close "friends," what's clear is that these two guys are getting closer than what most dudes would consider comfortable. Is it just a European thing? Or is there something else going on here?
12 Interrupted By The Paparazzi
It's easy to see by the expression on both Cristiano and Badr's faces that they look very surprised to see the cameras on this occasion. It's almost as though the paparazzi photographer interrupted something that was going on while the two were sunbathing. You can really see that the expression on their faces is like a "deer in headlights," or someone taken completely by surprise. It seems clear that these two men were sharing a special moment together, and it seems to go beyond your average friendship.
But many guys will defend this, saying that sometimes you just want to chill with your friends. And they have a point. Even the most heterosexual dudes out there will want to take a break from girls every now and then, choosing to chill with just one or two of their male friends. But Cristiano seems to do this a lot, and that's why so many people are spreading rumors about his s*xuality.
11 Deep Massage
Although he still looks great for his age, Cristiano is in fact an aging athlete. Although 32 might seem young to all of you out there, that's verging on dinosaur territory in the soccer world. It's a very rare player indeed who can continue playing at the top level past 35. But Cristiano has always been one to set records, and he seems intent on not only being the best player in the world, but one who managed to stick around the longest. He's changed his playing style a lot to compensate for the loss of his youthful vitality and mobility, operating as a poacher these days more than anything.
In order to stay at the peak of his game into his mid-thirties, it's essential that this athlete gets the best medical treatment possible and this includes massage therapy. And by the looks of things, Cristiano has found a male massage therapist who can hit all the right spots. This man seems to be giving him a very deep massage in this picture, and his hands are venturing dangerously low. Why couldn't Cristiano hire a female massage therapist? I guess he just wanted strong hands and a male touch...
10 Cute Picture
Here's another picture of Badr Hari and Cristiano sharing a special moment together. Once again you can see the sheer joy on both men's faces as they get close together for another cute photo. Badr Hari seems to be very possessive and dominant over Cristiano in all of the photos with the Real Madrid striker. You can see how Badr Hari seems to always have his arm tightly wrapped around Cristiano's neck in a dominant and possessive way. In contrast, Cristiano always seems to be slightly submissive around Badr, although both seem to enjoy each other's company.
The fact that Cristiano is wearing a Real Madrid jersey is also worth noting. Reportedly, the managerial and coaching staff at the Spanish football club know all about Cristiano's relationship with the Moroccan kick boxer, and are concerned by it. Reports from the La Liga side reveal that Cristiano's form seems to slump when he returns from his mysterious trips to Morocco, and it's almost as if his mind is on other things. Real Madrid is Cristiano's dream club which he has supported since his youth, so it would take quite a lot to distract him from his career.
9 Are They Really Rivals?
The rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo is one of the best stories in soccer history– maybe even sporting history in general. It's rare that a generation of soccer players is blessed with not one but two players of such insanely high quality. Traditionally, Messi is seen as more of a creator than Ronaldo, although Ronaldo has shown time and time again his ability to score goals in big games. Messi is no slouch in terms of goals either, and this rivalry is set to continue for another few years at least.
But how big of a rivalry is there between these two legendary players? The media certainly likes to create the illusion that these two men hate each other and would do anything to sabotage each other's careers. But is that even true? If you look at this photo, Messi and Ronaldo seem to be very close, comfortable enough with each other for Ronaldo to rest his hand lovingly on Messi's leg. Messi seems totally unfazed by this, but again, it's Ronaldo who is making the move.
8 In The Locker Room
Everyone who's ever been in a sports team will tell you that you really get to know your teammates well over the season. There's a special type of camaraderie and brotherhood that develops between players. When you're with these people for so long, you get a real sense of their personality and even their s*xuality. The kind of locker room banter and joking around can often go too far, and we sometimes we are left questioning the orientation of our teammates. There have been numerous stories of players getting caught in compromising situations with each other in the locker room, especially in soccer.
But what about Cristiano? As you can see by this picture, he is very friendly in the locker room when the jerseys come off. He is seen once again resting his hand almost possessively on the leg of his teammate, and he has an expression of slight mischief on his face, as though he knows he's doing something naughty. Is this just the way Cristiano shows affection to his teammates and male friends? Or is there something more going on here?
7 Comfortable With Each Other
Here's another picture that shows the two friends sharing yet another moment for the camera. This time Cristiano seems to be the one with the dominant body language, putting his arm around his "friend" in a very possessive way. Maybe Badr Hari is not the dominant one in this relationship after all? Who knows? Although we don't know the full extent of their relationship, what's clear is that Cristiano spends a lot of money flying his 18 million pound jet back and forth from Morocco whenever he gets a chance.
Although Cristiano is the one with the dominant pose in this photo, there's no doubting that Badr Hari is the most aggressive of the two men. He's been to jail for attacking other people in public, and has even been disqualified from boxing matches for unsportsmanlike conduct. Speaking about his bouts of rage, Hari revealed: "When my brakes are off. It's just one big clump of explosion, chaos and noise, and I become blind to it all... A storm, a hurricane, a disaster. There just is a certain aggression inside of me, of which I don't know what to do with nor where it comes from."
6 Close Friends
A while back, the tabloids around the world were going nuts about Cristiano's relationship with this Moroccan boxer. And they're definitely not shy about showing their affection for one another. These two guys can often be seen in a close embrace, and by this photo you can definitely see that they are really comfortable being in each other's arms. There is a look of sheer delight on both the athlete's faces, and they look like they are having the time of their lives.
The craziest thing about this story is that even when Cristiano was dating some of the hottest women on Earth, such as Irina Shayk, he still made time to travel to Morocco for weeks at a time to spend some quality alone time with Badr Hari. No one else usually travels with him on these trips, leading to even more suspicious for outside observers.
5 Flower Boy
If Cristiano really wants these rumors to end, he certainly isn't doing himself any favors with his choice of attire. This soccer star frequently wears extremely flamboyant clothing that many would call "metros*xual." But others still claim that this kind of style goes well beyond the realms of metros*xuality, into the area of homos*xuality. This picture definitely speaks for itself, and not many straight men would choose to wear a pink hat, what looks like a pearl necklace, a bright pink flower behind one ear, and an extremely tight baby blue polo shirt, topped off with some short shorts.
Again, it's almost as if Cristiano doesn't care about the rumors, and this could mean one of two things. It could mean that he's not afraid to show his feminine side, and he won't let his fashion style be affected by baseless rumors. Or, he is proud of his homos*xuality and wants everyone to see who he really is.
4 Pool Buddies
Here's another strange picture snapped of Cristiano, and he seems to be getting very close and comfortable with one of his close friends in the pool. I'm not sure whether this is just an unfortunate angle, but this picture makes it seem like Cristiano is sitting on his friends lap underneath the water, out of sight. Maybe this is just the way the photo was taken, but it adds further fuel to the rumors about Cristiano's orientation. He definitely seems to love getting wet and relaxing with large, muscular men nearby.
This whole controversy is also fuelled by Cristiano's family situation. As many of you probably know, Cristiano now has three test tube babies that were carried by a surrogate mother. Why did he choose to have children by surrogate mother? Why couldn't he do it the old-fashioned way? One rumor is that he didn't want a woman to be in a position where she could take half his wealth, which does make sense. But one has to wonder...
3 Questionable Photo Shoot
Cristiano definitely isn't doing himself any favors by posing for photo shoots like this one. This seems way over the top, even for Cristiano. The way Cristiano is closing his eyes in ecstasy, his face surrounded by flowers, is enough to make anyone chuckle. He tops off the look with a glossy, floral jacket that also looks decidedly homos*xual. He is also wearing a pair of his very own "CR7" underwear. For those who don't know, Cristiano did in fact create his own brand of underwear, and guess who models said underwear? That's right, Cristiano himself. I'm not sure what kind of people would be convinced to buy this underwear after seeing an ad like this, but something tells me they have similar preferences to Ronaldo.
It's amazing how unafraid and brave Cristiano is in posing for public photoshoots like this one. He knows the whole world is going to see these pictures, so he must not care about people seeing him like this. It must take a lot of courage to get onto the field after people have seen you in such a feminine pose. But I guess that's what Ronaldo is all about.
2 Awkward Around Girls
So we've seen how he acts around men, and it does in fact add fuel to the rumors of his romantic preferences. But there's still no real proof out there, and in the end we are left wondering about this soccer player. Maybe we will never know the truth, or maybe one day he will come clean about his sexuality. As previously mentioned, it doesn't even matter what his preferences are, as he'll still go down as one of the greatest players of all time, no matter what.
But perhaps we can gain greater insight by looking not at how he acts around men, but how he acts around women. Strangely, in many of the photos where he is seen with beautiful women, he is much less touchy than he is with men. Instead of putting his arm around them or resting his hand on their thigh like he does with men, Cristiano is very "hands off" when it comes to women. Even around hotties like Rihanna, he awkwardly stands next to her without putting his arm around her shoulder.
1 He Admits It
What if Cristiano actually admitted he was gay? Wouldn't that end the rumors once and for all? Well as it turns out, this already might have happened. And this confession came not in a press conference or over social media, but on the pitch where Cristiano is so comfortable. Those familiar with soccer will know that professional lip-readers are often employed in big matches to see what players are really saying to each other. And when Ronaldo faced off against another La Liga player, known as Koke, things got really interesting.
Koke was angry at Ronaldo, and he rushed up to him, calling him "maricon," which is Spanish for "gay." In response, Ronaldo said, "Si, maricon," (Yes, I'm gay), but adding "But a very rich gay." Is this clear evidence of Ronaldo admitting he's gay? Or was this just banter between two rival players, with Ronaldo just joking around? Watch the video for yourself.
Sources: dailymail.co.uk


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Last night my husband and I were arguing about money, which isn't uncommon for us as he has just started working full-time and for the past 5 years I've been paying for everything while he's been in school. This was only made worse when he announced that his mother would be "stopping by" in a little while.
We haven't seen her since a week before Christmas, well except for the time she "stopped by" my office two weeks ago to drop off some mail that my husband had received at her house. This visit I'll write about in another post.
I had about 15 minutes advanced warning and therefore was going to leave and head to my office just so I didn't have to play nice with her, but my husband really wouldn't let me leave. He doesn't like her either and likes me to help negotiate around all the uncomfortable topics she brings up. Her visit went like this...
We were in the bedroom when she arrived laying on the bed petting our cat. She walked in, no knocking, no door bell, no phone call. "Your favorite mother is here..." she yelled, not joking. "Do you have dinner made?"
Ugh. I finally got up and hugged her tiny self as she said "it's about time you came to say hello to your mother in law". It'd only been 20 seconds.
In her arms was a portable ice chest/bag thing that keeps food cold that she sat on our kitchen counter. My house is small, 1000 square feet and my kitchen is probably only 20 square feet. One of my biggest pet peeves is when she comes over and takes over my kitchen. Luckily, I already had made dinner for my husband and I and she could see me as a responsible housewife taking care of her son. Several times in the past she has said things like "you really should have more spices in your house" or "I can't believe you don't have half a cow stored in your freezer." She loves to start phrases with "you need to". I'll write 2 more blogs about that soon.
Back to the ice chest/bag thingy... she started unloading the bag and putting all kinds of food on the counter. "I brought you the last of stuff in my freezer." She does this every month. Really, it should be seen as a kind thing to do; however, her intentions are "When are you going to cook this so I can come back over and haunt you some more?"
I should mention that 90% of what she gives us is expired.