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Our youngest daughter, Jerie, worked at Disney World as a cast member, through the Disney College Program. During her term, we were able to go with her to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. These parties are held during the fall, with admission to the park after 4:00pm. They include…Trick-or-Treat locations throughout the park, a special Halloween parade and fireworks, Halloween themed food, numerous character Meet and Greets, and of course you can still go on the rides. We had a great time at the party and decided that we needed to bring our two grandchildren before they got too old and couldn't miss school. We decided to take them on a No Parents Allowed vacation. We arranged a week, reserved our time share in Orlando, bought the Halloween Party tickets, and planned 3 days at Universal Studios. Since our grand kids live 1300 miles away, we surprised Whitney and Wyatt with the news a few days before. Whitney was a bit nervous about missing school but Wyatt was excited. When we told him he would need to pack, he ran out of the room and came back with a small backpack. He said, "I am ready to go. I have my toothbrush and my underwear".
We flew into Des Moines, spent the night and then flew out the following morning, leaving Mom and Dad behind. We opted to go the week of Labor Day., as the Halloween party tickets were 30% less and Universal Studios is less crowded during that time.
Whitney and Wyatt were made Jr. TSA Officers at the airport.
We were on our way to Orlando. We played games, made funny faces, and ate during layovers. Wyatt was especially impressed by the airport food.
In Orlando we rode the train, collected our luggage and headed for the time share.
We stayed at Marriott's Harbor Lakes, which is our home resort, however, this was our first time there. It was very nice and kid friendly.
The next morning, we slept in and then got on our Disney Halloween shirts. We had thought about wearing costumes but didn't know if the weather would be hot or perhaps raining, so opted for shirts instead.
We could enter the Magic Kingdom at 4:00pm, so we scheduled our first fast pass for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. There are no fast passes issued past 6:00pm, which is when the party starts. All guests without a wristband are asked to leave. We had a brief rain shower, but then enjoyed a pleasant evening.
We had time until our second fast pass so we went to the Haunted House and stopped for a picture in front of the castle. Wyatt and Whitney weren't so sure about the Haunted House.
Next we rode Space Mountain, which was Wyatt's first time, as he was finally tall enough. Then it was on to Buzz Lightyear, always a favorite.
Edna "E" Mode drove past us in Tomorrowland, and she waved which was pretty cool.
We had fun on the Dumbo ride.
Most people come to the Halloween party for the character Meet and Greets, but Whitney and Wyatt just wanted to ride the rides. We did Seven Dwarfs, the Tea cups, and Splash Mountain.
During the party there are numerous Treat Stations and we collected lots of candy, which we brought a stroller to carry it in. We learned this when we attended with Jerie. Besides candy, they also handed out applesauce. This was awesome, as we could give the kids something to snack on besides candy.
The Happy Hallowishes fireworks were awesome. The music and special effects, created a fun spooky atmosphere.
We found a great place to watch the Boo-To-You parade in Frontierland. All the characters were there including the villains.
The Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular took place in front of the castle. This was the least favorite thing Whitney and Wyatt did all night. It was hard for them to see and they had never heard of the movie Hocus Pocus…they are too young and we are obviously old.
We rode a few more rides in Fantasyland but before we left the park we grabbed some yummy treats. Whintey and Wyatt's Great Aunt had sent them Disney gift cards so we used them in the Disney Store on Main Street.
It was a great night in the Magic Kingdom for Whitney and Wyatt. We were able to get on most rides within a matter of minutes, we collected lots of candy, and we made great memories.
We rode the monorail back and were one of the last cars in the parking lot.
We knew that we would have a late night (we got to sleep at 2:30am) so we had scheduled a resort day for Tuesday. So our breakfast was actually Poppy's Special Mac and Cheese at 2 in the afternoon. When you are on a No Parents Allowed Vacation, the rules are different!!!
Harbor Lakes has two splash parks for guests to use. We played all afternoon at the pirate ship.
That evening we went to the on-site minature golf course. As this was our home resort, we were able to play for free.
While the kids played on the toys, Cindy admired the Birds of Paradise.
The resort also has foosball, arcade games, and numerous sports courts. This is truly a kids paradise.
We headed to bed with 3 awesome days behind us and Universal Studios just ahead!!!

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On Monday i blogged about the fact I was starting to feel better. Oh how I wish I had kept my mouth shut! Tuesday and Wednesday I had that awful numb "I feel nothing" feeling. Then yesterday the tears returned. I don't like to cry although I do cry easily. I find it's a release if I am angry or upset about something, but when it is just uncontrollable crying for nothing I feel like a complete idiot, even when I am sat here on my own!
I have a week until I see the doctor again for a chat about how I am getting on and how to move forward. I know I was told that the side effects would last 1-2 weeks and I would start to feel better in 2-4 weeks but I was possibly kidding myself last week that the tablets were kicking in. I think as it turns out, the drowsy side effects were just meaning I switched off from my feelings for a while. The side effects are now wearing off, I no longer feel sick when I eat and I'm not yawning as much, but emotionally I feel back where I started! I am due to go back to work next Thursday and whilst that is a week away I am already getting panicy about it – not that I don't want to get better or go back to work because to be honest time with my colleagues is something I do miss. Yet I'm convinced that going back to work is going to knock me back again. I know it's a week away though and hopefully I will be feeling different though.
Thing is though I am really conscious that the people around me are fed up with it too. B keeps asking me if I am ok, to which I always say yes, so she asks why I am not at work! Mr D comes round in an evening and I can be happy and chirpy one minute and in tears the next, with no explanation. As for my family they are there for support but I don't think any of them really get it. I don't want to talk about it all the time but it's always there.
I'll keep on going, I am fed up big time of feeling this way. I wish I could just pull myself together and cheer up, but it's really not that easy. I really feel like I am loosing me at the moment and that's the scariest thing!
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The truth is, it's not a question of pulling yourself together. If it was, you would do it!
Don't be so hard on yourself. Make an appointment if you can and go back to see the doctor soon. Get him to sign you off for another week if you need it.
Feeling like this is every bit as real as having a broken limb, you need time to recover and if you aren't ready yet then take some more time.
Feeling that nobody gets it is all part of it too. At my lowest point I was surrounded by people who cared but I still felt like I was alone because no one could get inside my head.
I promise you that DOES get better and you aren't loosing you, you have just lost sight of you for a little while.
It WILL be ok
Comment by Sarah Mac | November 25, 2011 |
When I was there I tried a few meds before something worked. DO make an appointment with your doctor if you need it. Love and Hugs Fiona
Comment by Fiona Cooper (@nlpmum) | November 25, 2011 |
Have you tried getting one of those lamps for S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder) I hear they do wonders.
Have you ever read "The Power of Now".?
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Passive corrosion protection is essential to pipeline safety. During construction and repairs, the pipe surface needs to be prepared before the passive corrosion protection system can be applied to ensure long-term protection. This is usually done by sandblasting the surfaces. A few years ago, tool manufacturer MontiPower® introduced a handy surface treatment tool for preparing smaller surfaces on site and other special situations: The Bristle Blaster®. 3R magazine talked to André Prytamannyi, project director at Augel GmbH, and Uwe Boensch, National Sales Manager at MONTI – Werkzeuge GmbH about experiences with using this technology and its technical details.
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Uwe Boensch: 30 years ago, MONTI started developing a flexible brush belt system for the automotive sector. This patented technology was used to remove underbody coating as well as residual paint and corrosion. In 1995, the company launched MBX, its first own pneumatic machine. The main advantage of this patented technology is that it generates no friction heat that would make the removed materials, such as underbody coating, melt and stick. In 2006, Werner Montabaur developed the Bristle Blaster based on MBX technology, which was unveiled to the public for the first time at the 2007 ADIPEC show in Abu Dhabi. The technology quickly gained traction in various industrial sectors – wherever steel surfaces need to be prepared for coating, from the automotive sector to plant construction, shipbuilding, pipeline engineering or restoring offshore plants. Another sign of success is that the Bristle Blaster is now available in more than 80 countries.
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3R: Mr. Boensch, you have been working in the pipeline sector for many years and are an expert on passive corrosion protection. Will the Bristle Blaster eventually take over from sandblasting entirely as the main process for surface preparation in pipeline construction?
Uwe Boensch: Most certainly not. The Bristle Blaster should be seen as an addition to sandblasting. Currently, the technology makes sense for preparing contiguous surfaces of up to 4.5 m². However, it is also an excellent option when environmental protection prohibits other procedures. For instance, Open Grid Europe GmbH refinished a 175-meter section of a DN 1000 pipeline using only Bristle Blaster technology in 2012, because the pipeline crosses through a bird sanctuary where sandblasting was not an option. Another field of application is opened up by the Bristle Blaster Pneumatic technology. It is ATEX certified and can be used for working in zone 1, for instance on active gas pipelines. Last but not least, we are currently testing a new development that will enable cost-efficient treatment of larger surfaces. The first on-site tests will be performed shortly.
3R: What do we need to know about using the Bristle Blaster, and how error resistant is it?
Uwe Boensch: Using the Bristle Blaster is really quite simple. However, you need to keep a few basic things in mind to get the desired surface purity and roughness of 60 to 70 µm. If you are used to conventional sanding machines and use the Bristle Blaster in the same way, you will not get the right results. The Bristle Blaster needs to be moved downwards in a straight, vertical line. Combined with the right pressure, this ensures the required surface roughness. Tool briefings and hands-on Bristle Blaster training are an essential part of our customer service. We also supply the GW 15 exam training centers with Bristle Blasters for their courses.
3R: Mr. Prytamannyi, Augel GmbH has been working in pipeline and plant construction for decades, including the restoration and retrofit encasing. Since when have you been using Bristle Blaster technology, and what are your employees' experiences with the tool?
André Prytamannyi: We got our first Bristle Blasters about three years ago, and have since gathered extensive and entirely positive experience with the tools. They can be used with ease and safety after a short instruction period. The treated steel surface is comparable to one that has been sandblasted. We use the Bristle Blaster for surfaces up to 4 m². For some repair jobs, we even use two machines at the same time to treat surfaces up to 6 m² using, which is perfectly safe with the Bristle Blaster.
3R: What are the main advantages compared to sandblasting?
André Prytamannyi: As Mr. Boensch already pointed out, there are some projects where sandblasting is not an option, for instance because of environmental concerns. The Bristle Blaster also requires much less effort than sandblasting. This starts with preparation. Sandblasting requires a large compressor, the sand blaster and abrasive material, etc. – that already fills up an entire van and takes an hour to load. The Bristle Blaster merely requires a small power generator or compressor unit and the Bristle Blaster in its case – which all together doesn't even take up a square meter of loading area and takes only 15 minutes to load. Another advantage becomes evident while working. Sandblasting is a lot more involved – just consider the necessary safety equipment, such as lung protection, or places where you have to collect all the blasting material and dispose of it properly. Some jobs even require setting up an enclosure, which drives up the cost immensely. On difficult terrain, getting the equipment to the site is also a factor – and one where the Bristle Blaster is way ahead.
3R: How would you rate your experience with the Bristle Blaster and is there anything you would ask from the manufacturer?
André Prytamannyi: The Bristle Blaster's surface preparation quality is outstanding – given proper use of the machine, of course. We take great care to train and instruct our employees. For us, the Bristle Blaster is an excellent addition to sandblasting for the applications we discussed. To date, we have three electric and two pneumatic units that are constantly in use. Our employees are very pleased with the machines. One wish for the future might be increasing the size of the surfaces that can be treated efficiently. We are excited to see the results of the current development work at MONTI.
3R: Mr. Boensch, Mr. Prytamannyi, thank you very much for this interview.
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Now as an adult, there are all sorts of things that stand in the way of creativity and, truth be told, we control them all.
I've used all the excuses in the book- no time, don't know how, what if I do "it" wrong, what if it doesn't work, what if others don't like it. I was scared! I have learned some ways to battle the things that keep me stuck. Let me share them with you.
1) Take it in small steps! Create tasks that can be done in a short time period. Buy the equipment you need (notebook, paint, sketchbook, etc) and keep it organized so you can jump right in when you get even a small chunk of time. For example, if you are making an art journal, perhaps one task is collaging, another stamping and writing, the third is embellishing with paint & art materials. This way, it is less daunting and can get done even when time is at a premium.
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4) Be fearless! We are all afraid of failing but it is through the process of doing that we learn and we succeed. Reframe your activity in your mind so that your project does not demand perfection.
Perfection is the enemy! We need to be able to learn through trying, to go where we haven't gone before in order to create something more wonderful than we ever have!
5) Appreciate your accomplishment! Whether it is a new song or a rearranged room, take the time to look over what you have done and acknowledge yourself for that achievement! You did it!
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- the means of catching or holding fast: to be caught in the meshes of the law.
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WTI Crude chart
In an update three weeks ago about WTI Crude Oil's 6 months daily bar chart pattern, bullish technical indicators had suggested the possibility of the bear market rally continuing a bit longer. But sliding volumes raised questions about the rally's sustainability.
It wasn't a great surprise that the rally stalled just short of the falling 200 day EMA. Oil's price dropped to its 50 day EMA, consolidated sideways for a few days before making another attempt to test and cross above the 200 day EMA. Will the bulls succeed this time?
Technical indicators are looking bullish. Both RSI and slow stochastic are above their 50% levels. MACD is positive and above its signal line. But there are signs of weakness in momentum. Note that oil's price touched a slightly higher bottom on Thurs. Aug 2 '12, but all three technical indicators touched lower bottoms. Also, down day volumes are strong – which means bears are using every opportunity to sell.
The 20 day EMA has moved up to touch the 50 day EMA, but both remain below the 200 day EMA. Technically, WTI Crude Oil remains in a bear market. Even if oil's price manages to cross above its 200 day EMA, it is likely to face renewed selling pressure.
Brent Crude chart
The following concluding remarks were made three week's back about the 2 years weekly closing chart pattern of Brent Crude Oil: "Technically, Brent Crude oil is in a long-term bull market. Bulls may regain control if oil's price can climb above its 50 week EMA. Bears are unlikely to yield ground without a fight."
Note that oil's price hesitated briefly near its 20 week EMA, before rising sharply to cross above its 50 week EMA. Are the bulls back in control? Yes, and no. Oil's price is trading above all three EMAs and the 200 week EMA is rising. That means the long term bull market is intact.
But the cross above the 50 week EMA hasn't been a convincing one yet. Also, the entire rally from the Jun '12 low has been accompanied by sliding volumes – which means the rally can stall at any time.
Technical indicators are looking bullish. RSI is just above its 50% level, but its upward momentum is not strong. MACD has crossed above its signal line, but is in negative territory. Slow stochastic has climbed smartly above its 50% level.
The current rally has retraced about 50% of oil's fall from its Mar '12 double-top to its Jun '12 bottom. In the daily closing chart of Brent Crude Oil (not shown), negative divergences are visible in RSI and slow stochastic, which failed to rise higher with oil's price. Beware of lurking bears.


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The Ilkley & District Motor Club holds a variety of motoring events and activities throughout the year around the Ilkley area and beyond, including rallies, trials and treasure hunts.
A meeting was arranged way back in 1910 with the intention to try and organise a motor cycle club within the Ilkley area. As the result of this meeting, the Ilkley and District Motor Cycle Club was born. Membership was limited to only residents of local villages and towns. Soon after, there were 30 members signed up.
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I'm not crazy about this picture. Let's just be honest...I am not going to be crazy about pretty much any picture I put on these posts! But looking back on my pregnancy with Jack, I was a little bummed that I didn't keep this updated with pictures so that I could compare the next time around. So I am going to try put up pictures, because I know I will want them later!
How Far Along:
How Far Along:
I am 15 weeks today!
Baby Size:
The baby is 4 inches long and 2.5 ounces in weight--about the size of an orange.
Maternity Clothes:
I have been rocking the loose sweaters and maternity pants. I don't feel like my bump is really defined enough to wear the tighter maternity shirts, but I know that day is coming soon.
Not bad. I do wake up several times a night to go to the bathroom, which isn't fun.
I've felt the baby a couple of times this week!
Best Moment This Week:
Honestly, this has been a tough week! Bech was gone for most of it to a national ceramics conference, so I was solo parenting. Single parents, I have the utmost respect for you all...you are amazing!
So maybe the best moment was Bech getting home!
Food Cravings:
Cinnamon sticks! A sweet friend brought over pizza and cinnamon sticks and they were perfect.
Food Aversions:
Still meat (although I ate part of a hamburger today).
What I Miss:
Margaritas. I don't think this answer will change. Although, I could also really go for a medium rare steak!
What I Am Looking Forward To:
Finding out the gender! We got to find out Jack's gender at 15 weeks (thank you, Dad's friends who are all OBGYN's), so I feel like we are having to wait extra long on this one!
Also, I can't wait for Bech and Jack to be able to feel the baby move.
Not really any this week.
Pregnancy Symptoms:
I still have crazy hormones. RUF songs reduce me to tears.
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By Dawn Watson
When Walker Vreeland first stepped foot on a Norwegian Cruise Lines ship bound for Bermuda in the summer of 2003, he was ready for the voyage of a lifetime.
At 24, the young actor was nervous and excited to set sail and begin performing as the lead singer for the entertainment troupe on board. But the seas quickly become rough, emotionally speaking, and the journey changed course, taking him in a far different direction than he could have ever imagined. Not long into the cruise, Mr. Vreeland suffered the initial stages of a mental breakdown so severe it landed him in the psychiatric ward at John's Hopkins University Hospital.
The road to good mental health was arduous, but Mr. Vreeland—now a popular and award-winning radio personality and host of "The Afternoon Show" on 102.5 WBAZ—successfully undertook a trek that eventually led him back.
It's been more than a decade since the debilitating struggles landed him in a hospital bed, and he's never forgotten it. With time, therapy, journaling and proper medication, he was able to face his demons and find some resolution. Now he's ready to share his story with the world in his autobiographical monologue, "From Ship to Shape," which will be staged at Bay Street Theater on Sunday, September 27.
"From Ship to Shape" started out as journal entries, a means to cope and survive, says Mr. Vreeland. It took him years to heal, and seven years to write, edit and get the piece stage ready, he adds. And though it's a deeply personal story, it's one he feels strongly should be shared.
"Telling this story is part of my life's mission," he says. "Yes, it's about me coming to terms with how to get better but it's also a reminder that we're all living on borrowed time."
Most people have dealt with mental health issues, whether their own or with a friend or loved one, he adds. And it's about time that the subject stopped being such a taboo.
"This needs to be talked about since mental illness is still stigmatized. Everyone has been touched by it, it's universal that way, but we don't like to talk about it."
Mr. Walker frequently sheds light on the subject during his interviews with celebrities and local notables. Whether he's talking to Joy Behar, Cyndi Lauper, David Brenner, Sally Struthers, James Frey, Bob Balaban or Sandra Bernhard, if the subject comes up naturally, he doesn't shy away from it. It's cathartic he says.
Switching his career focus away from acting and into broadcast was also extremely valuable, he says. Though he does still act occasionally, having a home base at the radio station has proved to be a good thing for him emotionally and professionally. And as for his recovery, he's still mystified exactly how it happened, says Mr. Vreeland. But he's glad for where the process has brought him so far.
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From Ship to Shape: A Monologue Written and Performed by Walker Vreeland will be staged at Bay Street Theater, 1 Bay Street in Sag Harbor, on Sunday, September 27 at 2 p.m. For more information, visit baystreet.org.


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If there's one thing we love about February 2020, it's an extra day (thanks Leap Year!) to listen to Now Playing Podcast. The month features a pair of new theatrical releases, bookended by new entries in the show's King Kong retrospective, and the final episode in Now Playing's 2019 Fall/Winter Donation Drive.
Mark your calendars, listeners, here's everything coming to Now Playing Podcast in February 2020:
Tuesday, February 4 – King Kong Lives
It took 10 years to produce a sequel to the Dino De Laurentiis King Kong remake, and after you get a taste of King Kong Lives, you'll wonder why the hell anyone bothered. The 1986 monster movie, starring Terminator icon Linda Hamilton, was a notorious bomb in theaters, putting the ape on ice for nearly 20 years. King Kong Lives could be "so bad it's brown arrow good," but we'll have to hear what Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob think. Their review arrives on February 4.
Friday, February 7 - Rush Hour 3
The third (and so far, final) entry in the East-meets-West buddy cop franchise caps Now Playing's 2019 Fall/Winter Donation Drive, a 20-episode run that includes the I Am Legend, Zombieland, Ju-on/The Grudge, and Rush Hour franchises. The second Rush Hour sequel sees Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan take their act to Paris, where audiences are treated to, presumably, a series of comic misunderstandings, stunt sequences, and old married couple bickering between the two leads.
Tuesday, February 11 - Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn escapes the stench of Suicide Squad and splits from the Joker in this DC Extended Universe team-up, which partners the villain with Black Canary, Huntress, Gotham PD's Renee Montoya, and future Batgirl Cassandra Cain. The Quinn-tet will face off against Ewan McGregor's Black Mask and a new iteration of serial killer Victor Zsasz. We'll see if there are any other cameos in store for loyal DC fans.
Tuesday, February 18 - Sonic the Hedgehog
Now Playing's long running video game retrospective makes a return in February, as Arnie, Stuart, and Justin chase down Sonic the Hedgehog. The 90s video game mascot makes his big screen debut in a hybrid CGI/live-action caper that, so far, is famous for botching the hero's familiar design. After social media-induced hysterics forced the filmmakers to retool Sonic's look, the film will finally hit theaters on Valentine's Day, with Now Playing's review arriving on February 18.
Tuesday, February 25 - King Kong (2005)
Peter Jackson's 2005 take on King Kong grossed more than a half-billion dollars back in its day and remains one of the most critically acclaimed in the franchise. How the CGI spectacle holds up in the era of the Monsterverse will be one of the topics up for debate when Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob review the picture on February 25. If you missed the first episodes in the King Kong retrospective, which covers the 1933 original and its sequel, along with a pair of Toho-produced sequels, you can hear them in the Now Playing archives.
But wait, there's more!
February Patron Review - Closer
Now Playing gets serious - seriously romantic - in February with a new review chosen by one of its listeners. The hosts will cover Mike Nichols' acclaimed 2004 romantic drama Closer, starring Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, and Clive Owen as part of its monthly Patron-sponsored series of reviews. This one comes courtesy of listener Jeff Roy, who chose the movie after backing Now Playing on Podbean.


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A Jersey bar owner and a Guernsey liquor producer are sharing their gin-tellect and opening a distillery producing spirits with island botanicals to give the local alcohol scene a 'rum' for its money.
Founded by La Bastille's Mark Taft and Luke Wheadon, creator of Guernsey's Wheadon's Gin, the Channel Islands Liquor Company aims to produce a Jersey gin and the first ever Jersey rum from local botanicals at a secret harbourside location.
The Wheadons have been involved in the production and distribution of fine alcohol in Guernsey for over a hundred years, which inspired Luke to create 'Wheadon's Gin'.
It is produced in traditional copper still at the Bella Luce Hotel in Guernsey from rock samphire foraged from the nearby cliffs and other carefully sourced botanicals to create "perfectly balanced artisanal gins in very small batches."
Pictured: Wheadon's Gin is made from rock samphire foraged from the nearby cliffs. (Wheadon's Gin/Facebook)
It was this experience that led him to consider attempting to replicate his success in Jersey.
"As soon as I tasted Wheadon's Gin, I could tell it was a superior product, which is why we were one of the first in Jersey to stock it," said Mark. "I think there is a great market in the Channel Islands for more local spirits of the same high-quality standard."
He therefore partnered up with Mark, who has a valuable background in the Jersey liquor and hospitality industries as well as distribution routes, which compliments Luke's own knowledge and experience.
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Pictured: The pair will soon be bringing more Channel Islands spirits to the shelves.
They will soon be introducing more spirits to the islands, including a new version of Wheadon's Gin, which will involve "working with local forages and botanicals that represent Jersey."
"We know the gin market is hugely saturated, but this will be more localised. There are very few Jersey and Guernsey products," Luke explained, before adding a twist.
"For the export, we have something really exciting: a Jersey rum with an identifiable expression of something really different! It will be a world first! It will different to what you would expect."
Pictured: The St. Helier distillery could be based around the harbour in a "very classic building."
The spirts will be made at the existing distillery at the Bella Luce Hotel and at a new distillery, which will be based in St. Helier.
"I can't tell you too much but it's in a unique kind of environment, in a beautiful part of St. Helier," Luke teased. "It's a very historic, very classic building around the Harbour area, which lends itself to a Jersey product because we are very marinal."
"It's very obvious when you look around in the UK and other countries that where there is a distillery it's quite a go-to destination for locals and tourists that is unique and localised. It seems like an obvious thing to do and we were surprised that no one else had done it."
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Pictured: The new distillery should open before July.
The distillery, which will include stills from Germany, should open "between now and 1 July", with the Jersey gin and rum hitting the shelves by July 1, Luke said.
He continued: "We are very excited about what we are going to do. We are hoping to raise a few eyebrows. We are looking to create a great product, that is very recognisable that expresses all the fantastic nature and experience of the Channel Islands."
If successful, they'll be joining a growing list of local success stories within the alcohol trade.
Alongside stalwart La Mare, the past few years have seen the emergence of several new beverages, including Jersey Gin and Rock Vodka by young entrepreneur Alex Curtis of La Côte Distillery, rhubarb-flavoured Sippin' Gin from Sumas in Gorey, and liqueurs distributed in Jersey and Guernsey by Bailiwick Express Business Academy-winning Haut Maison.
Pictured: Jersey's locally-produced alcohol market is thriving.
Craft beer, too, is flourishing.
Stinky Bay Brewing Co is going from strength to strength, having been launched by two friends in mid-2017 and then expanding to become available in several bars and supermarkets, while crowdfunded Bliss Brewery, which is being set up in JBs by a local couple, is close to completion.
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Universal has unveiled its 'Dark Universe', the new name for its rebooted monster movie franchise, set to kick off with Tom Cruise's 'The Mummy', out next month.
As well as the Cruise vehicle, it's announced that the next movie in the series will be 'Bride of Frankenstein', from director Bill Condon, which will land on February 14, 2019.
The casting of the bride herself will be announced soon, but pitching up as Frankenstein's monster will be Javier Bardem.
The movie was first released in 1935, with Elsa Lanchester in the lead role, while this new iteration has been penned by David Koepp, the man behind hits like 'Jurassic Park', 'War of the Worlds' and 'Mission: Impossible'.
The new ensemble was also revealed in a new photo, comprising Russell Crowe as Dr. Jekyll, Bardem, Tom Cruise as Nick Morton, Johnny Depp, who'll be playing the Invisible Man, and Sofia Boutella, playing the Mummy.
There were, of course, a few amusing asides at the polished shot…
To be clear, "The Dark Universe" describes the monster universe, not half the cast members' personal lives. pic.twitter.com/CZ7zTNZsm1
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BREAKING: First look at Johnny Depp in The Dark Universe! pic.twitter.com/6BgHXejgeg
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Will this be the first Invisible Man to needlessly wear a fedora and eyeliner? #darkuniverse #FloatingEyeliner
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Crowe's Jekyll heads a shadowy organisation Prodigium, which is charged with tracking the world's monsters, the introduction of which will come in 'The Mummy'.
The studio also dropped in a clip on Twitter, welcoming fans to 'a new world of gods and monsters', with clips from its monstrous back catalogue.
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'The Mummy' lands in the UK on June 9.
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SMALL building companies need fairer access to the Green Deal market if the shortage of installers is to be addressed, warns the Federation of Master Builders.
The FMB was commenting on figures from the Department of Energy and Climate Change showing that almost 19,000 Green Deal GD assessments were carried out by the end of April – yet there are only 942 installer companies approved to carry out this work.
The FMB said this was nowhere near enough to deliver energy-efficiency improvements to Britain's 26m existing homes by 2050.
FMB chief executive Brian Berry said: "There are more than 240,000 companies in the construction industry employing fewer than 14 people.
"These companies are often best placed to carry out Green Deal work, but because it is difficult to access the market, they are reluctant to train the number of approved installers needed to retro-fit Britain's building stock."
The FMB has launched a campaign to encourage its members to participate in this rapidly growing market.
Mr Berry said: "Our new strategy will help increase opportunities for SMEs in the low-carbon refurbishment market."
He said: "The Green Deal has now been open for business for almost four months and demand for work under the initiative appears to be growing, but it still feels like a missed opportunity to the majority of SMEs in the industry who haven't seen any sign of transformation in the energy-efficiency market.
"As part of our strategy, the FMB will not only continue to call for the incentives needed to create consumer demand for energy-efficiency work, but will also ensure that FMB members have timely access to relevant high-quality training and certification services to enable them to develop their businesses to be able to respond to low-carbon work opportunities."


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CBRE Arranges Sale of Two Industrial Buildings Totaling 605,543 SF in Greenville County
CBRE represented 844 S.E. Main, LLC in the sale of 110 Milacron Drive, a 182,534-sq.-ft. industrial facility on 63.19 acres in Fountain Inn, SC. Fuyao Asset Management, LLC, an automotive supplier acquired the property to expand its operations in the area.
Additionally, CBRE arranged the acquisition of 700 North Woods Drive, a 423,000-sq.-ft. industrial facility in Fountain Inn, SC, on behalf of 844 S.E. Main, LLC, from Delwood, LLC. The new owner is planning to invest in extensive renovations at the former Woodside Mills Beattie plant to attract new tenants.
CBRE's Campbell Lewis represented 844 S.E. Main, LLC in both sales transactions and is marketing 700 North Woods Drive for lease moving forward.
"We're very excited to be a part of 844 S.E. Main's success story, identifying and transforming dated industrial properties into state-of-the-art facilities to meet current user demand," said Mr. Lewis, senior associate at CBRE. "700 North Woods Drive will be offered to tenants in need of spaces ranging from 25,000 to 423,000 sq. ft. and we expect to receive a lot of interest from manufacturing, warehouse, and data center users. The property has an enormous power capacity which makes it attractive to manufacturing and data center users."
Built in 1962, 700 North Woods Drive is situated on 37.6 acres with Interstate 385 frontage. The property has the capacity to generate 17,100 kilowatts of power and currently features 19 to 20-ft. clear heights, nine dock high doors and one drive in door. The current owner is planning and exploring many improvements including raising the roof to a minimum of 30-ft. clear height for warehouse users. The property is adjacent to an additional 52 acres that is available for sale which provides the flexibility for future expansion.


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For those driving west along Interstate 80 towards Nevada, the environment can seem like an endless expanse of bland wilderness and never-ending highway. However, near Utah's western border lies the Bonneville Salt Flats, a densely packed salt pan covering over 40 square miles.
The barren landscape is best known for the annual land-speed racing events, drawing hundreds drivers together to establish sub-400 mph land-speed records.
Land racing events like Speed Week have drawn competitors together on the flats for over a century. Speed Week occurs every August and attracts over 450 drivers and spectators from around the world.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May — former hosts of BBC's "Top Gear"— participated in the event in 2008 and believe the space possesses unique potential to allow drivers to reach unprecedented speeds.
In 1960, hot rodder Mickey Thompson achieved a record 406.60 mph.
Dwindling conditions due to nearby mining operations, however, threaten the future of racing in the area, and despite state-protected areas, the salt crust is receding down to just a few inches in some of the areas.
Conservation efforts have proved effective to an extent, with non-profit organizations forming to help spread awareness, such as the racer-founded Save the Salt Coalition.
Despite conservation efforts, like pumping industrial salt leftovers back onto the flats, the future of Bonneville racing is uncertain.
Still, the flats attract seekers of novel and iconic landscapes. Weber State University student Santiago Bernal describes the space as mysterious. "It's almost like you are on a different planet," Bernal said.
The desolate environment has been a staple landscape for television commercials and films, notably "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" and "Independence Day." Filmmaker Casey Neistat totaled a prototype Mercedes while filming a commercial there.
While the landscape is simple, the scenery offers stunning photography. Logan resident Hayden Mast drove three hours out to the flats just to snap the sunrise.
"Seeing the sun peek out over the horizon onto the salt was amazing," Mast said. "I would encourage anyone to take the day trip to see the flats."


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Introduction: Zipper Weave Bag
I am about to go in an educational tour and as I was packing, I had a problem looking for a bag in just perfect size to place my toiletries. I cannot organize well my stroller bag with so many things to be placed. Then I realize, why don't I do one, just the right size and shape, with a nice handle and very colorful and stylish. And I did and it was perfect for what I need. And you can do it too in just a few easy steps. And the best part is, NO SEWING! That's right. Since I don't have much talent in sewing and lack of equipment and materials, I used an alternative way of making a bag which is GLUING. With a few easy steps, you can make a Zipper Weave Bag! Let's start shall we? :D
Step 1: Materials to Be Used
You will need the following tools in this project. Very accessible and also not costly. :D
Step 2: Weave It!
Make a weave out of the zippers. Make sure that all zippers are intact and of same length as each other.
Publisher's Tips: Align the zippers to the edge of the cloth and you may use any different colors of zippers. I used blue and green because they are my favorite color. You may use yours too.
Step 3: Glue It!
Using a glue stick, glue in the entire top and bottom edges EXPECT THE LAST ZIPPER FOR BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT. The note in bold face is very essential in which you will know why later. The finish product of this step is as shown in the figure.
Step 4: Form It!
Place a book as shown in the figure with the desired width and thickness. This will be our basis for the thickness of the actual bag. Place both side edges together and align them just like a weave.
Step 5: Match It!
Remove the rightmost zipper and place it on top of the bag as shown in the figure. This will be your guide in closing the sides of the bag.
Glue in the sides of the bag just like weaving it. Cut off a half portion of the lengthy zipper and glue it also. This finish product will look like figure.
Step 6: Bring It!
Put back the rightmost zipper and glue it in place. Now you are half way through. :D
Step 7: Seal It!
The next steps are going to be tricky as we are about to close the bottom of the bag so your creativity will be tested. First, fold the two sides of the bag as shown in the figure. Then, weave the four zippers on its sides just like the figure. Glue it in place.
Publisher's Tips: I had a hard time doing this because there are a lot of zippers in place. I suggest that once you're sure of your placements, glue it at once. This is for the reason that it will always fall out of place once you let go of your hands.
Step 8: Finish It!
Do the same to the other side. The finish product should look like this.
Now, glue in the excess cloths in place to finish the bottom. Now the hard part is done. :D
Step 9: Cut It!
Cut off the excess zippers of the top of the bag. The clean finish product will look like this.
Step 10: Remove It!
You may now remove the book.
Step 11: Handle It!
For the handle, use the remaining two 18" zippers and glue it in the sides of the bag. You may or may not unzip the handle.
Step 12: Now, BRAG IT! :D
And you're done! Congratulations, you've just made your own ZIPPER WEAVE BAG.
Step 13: Additional Publisher's Tips:
- You may use different colors of zipper. The sky is the limit. You may want to combined two colors, three, and four or even make it multicolor.
- Working with glue guns can be a little messy and hot. Caution for everyone. For you to have more clear vision of your work, clean up all the excess glue once in a while.
- You may want to make the bag bigger or even wider. You may do so by using wider and thicker book and use additional zippers for that. Experiment it. Make it your own.
- You may also want to place extra zipper to close the bag. It's up to you.
- You may use it as a shoulder bag, organizer, body bag (make the handle zipper longer), pouch, anything you want. Use your creativity and you sure will be happy with the results.
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This is nice :)
So cool looking! I love how you merged the seams, they're barely visible! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your comment. That means so much. :D I hope you do your very own Zipper Weave Bag too. :)
i like the checkered pattern. Especially the black and white one. Good contrast
Thank you! You can match other colors as well to make a more beautiful contrast. :D


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Gotta love a vampire series where a fashion diva is cursed without a reflection for all eternity. How will she know which shoes go with this outfit? It's an intriguing, and witty, twist on the vampire genre tackled by Lucienne Diver in the second book in her YA series, REVAMPED. It recently debuted through Flux.
As always, here's a little bit about her book to get you hooked:
In VAMPED, Gina and her minions defeated a vampire vixen, a psycho-psychic and the vampire council of Mozulla, Ohio. Gina was all ready to expose vampires to the world in all their fanged fabulosity…until the Feds arrived to sweep everything under the rug and make them an offer they couldn't refuse.
In REVAMPED, Gina and her boyfriend Bobby are sent undercover to infiltrate a New York high school where some seriously weird stuff is going down. Worse than that, Gina's new super-secret identity is as goth-girl Geneva Belfry. No color palette to speak of. More chains than a bike rack. And don't even get her started on the shoes. At least she won't be too worried about blood spatter when kicking the butt of her newest nemesis, who's decided that the high school makes a perfect playground.
Here's what Lucienne had to say:
Q: In AMIGAS AND SCHOOL SCANDALS, Mariana takes a road trip to Cornell. What's your funniest road trip story?
Lucienne: When I was about seven years old, we took our first family trip up to Lake George, NY. It was a hideously hot day, and I don't remember whether our car didn't have air conditioning or if it just wasn't up to the task, but we stopped frequently on the drive to cool down at the rest stops and rehydrate.
On one of our stops, I picked up a passenger, although I didn't know it yet. Now, keep in mind that I have an insect phobia…
We're riding along and I can feel something crawling up my leg beneath my jeans. I'm starting to panic, and my father (with his voice like Lurch from The Addams' Family) is trying to convince me that it's just sweat running down my body and getting irritated with me when I don't take his word for it. Finally, he finds another rest stop, pulls into the parking lot and right there has me take down my jeans (I was only 7). Sure enough, there's a walking stick the size of my thigh staring at us.
I scream and he tries to give my sister and I a nature lesson…A NATURE LESSON! While holding the insect that has terrorized me for the past ten miles or so!
I finally convince him through reasoned logic and no small amount of screaming that I'm not going to retain any of the fascinating information he's relaying while I'm jumping out of my skin, and he releases it into the wild, very gently placing the clearly demonic insect on a tree branch while orating on how well he blends in. Sigh.
We get back in the car, by which point the crayons my sister and I had been using to color in our books have melted all over the back dashboard of the car. My father is oh-so-thrilled. By the time we reach our cabin in the woods, we're hot and cranky and can think of nothing more than taking a dip in the pool of our cabin complex…
Um, I can go on, but I think the full story takes up a guest blog all by itself. Let's just say that after that there were encounters with squirrels sharing our cabin, blood, stitches, a trip to the hospital, swimmer's ear, a drop-sided toaster and… what am I forgetting?
As a fellow Entomophobic, I share in the horror of finding that bug on your leg. In fact, now I feel itchy.
Q: I often talk about how I didn't always "know" I wanted to be a writer. Did you? Or did you have other plans when you were little?
Lucienne: From the time I was eleven, I knew I wanted to be a writer. Before then it was a nurse (my father informed me YOU WILL BE A DOCTOR), an anthropologist (GEOLOGIST, my father insisted, that's where the money is), a cryptozoologist (which shut him right up), an actress, Princess Leia….
Q: Throughout the AMOR series, Mariana and her friends celebrate their Sweet 16s (and 15s). What did you do for your Sweet 16 or Quinceanera?
Lucienne: We had my birthday party at my parent's "yacht club," which sounds all high-brow, until you realize that we called it "the tub club"…if you or your vehicle stayed afloat, you were in. We had a blast. Two of my friends, with whom I had a gag war going, presented me with a Butthole Surfers album, and we danced the night away.
Q: I wrote the AMOR series organically, no outlines. My new manuscripts, I've outlined extensively. How about you? Are you an outliner?
Lucienne: Oh, I'm definitely a pantser. Generally, I only "outline" a few chapters ahead, because by the time I get to the last chapter outlined, my characters have thrown me a curveball or things have veered off in a more natural direction or…. Plotting a whole novel from the start would be, for me, an exercise in futility.
Q: Where were you when you found out that your novel was going to be published? Tell us the story.
Lucienne: The call…a dramatic recreation:
Actually, I was at the airport when I got the news, but for some reason, they wouldn't let me through security for the recreation, even after I explained!
Seriously, how cute is that slide show? Love her!
Thank you, Lucienne! Now, everyone go out and buy books, lots and lots of books!


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WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator John Barrasso introduced a bill on Thursday to slap sanctions on individuals and companies developing Russia's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project, a day after his fellow Republican, President Donald Trump, said he was considering sanctions on the pipeline.
Barrasso's Energy Security Cooperation with Allied Partners in Europe bill, or ESCAPE, authorizes mandatory U.S. sanctions on anyone who invests at least $1 million, or $5 million over 12 months, or engages in trade valued at an equivalent amount for the construction of Nord Stream 2 and other Russian energy export pipelines.
Russian state gas producer Gazprom is leading the project, which runs under the Baltic Sea and will double the capacity of the existing Nord Stream system. Half of the funding for the project is provided by Germany's Uniper and BASF's Wintershall unit, Anglo-Dutch firm Shell , Austria's <OMV OMVV.VI> and France's Engie.
The Trump administration says Russia would use the pipeline as a political weapon, increase Moscow's economic grip on Europe and deprive Ukraine gas transit fees important to its economy.
Trump said Nord Stream 2 "really makes Germany a hostage of Russia if things ever happen that were bad." His administration has promoted shipments of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe to help it diversify away from pipelined gas from Russia, but LNG is more expensive.
Russia and Germany have said the pipeline is a commercial project.
The ESCAPE bill, co-sponsored by several other Republican senators, is one of several in the U.S. Congress reflecting continued U.S. concerns over Russian influence in Europe, but the measure is many steps from becoming law. It would need to pass both the Senate and House of Representatives and be signed by Trump to take effect. Barrasso had introduced a version of the bill last year.
Republican senators including Barrasso introduced a different bill in May that authorizes sanctions against ships constructing deep sea pipelines for Russian energy export projects.
Barrasso, from gas-producing Wyoming, said the United States is blessed with energy abundance. "It only makes sense that we would use these resources to help our allies and loosen (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's economic and political grip on the region," he said in a statement.
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John Cardiel San Francisco 1995, Anti Hero first year, by Tobin Yelland
John Cardiel San Francisco 1995 -(0010-15)
I shot this photo of John Cardiel in San Francisco. I passed by this tree on the way to my girlfriends house everyday and one morning it had fallen over in a storm. the flipped up piece of sidewalk was a similar angle to Fort Miley. This photo was taken in the same year anti hero started. This image was never published. A similar photo of Julien Stranger was used in One of the first anti hero ads as well as a photo of skateboard smashing window courtesy of Corey Chrysler.
I hand print all of my work. Custom archival pigment prints are museum quality inkjet prints. Size is paper size and image will be close to this size leaving some white boarder for signature and framing. Frame your print with UV plexiglass for added archival life. Prints mailed in thick cardboard tube.
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