text:
This is me on the regular, so you know
'On The Regular' - Shamir
First up on the top 20 tunes, is Shamir. Don't let his voice fool you. He's burst on the scene this past year with sounds that are both reminiscent of the best that 90s hip hop had to offer and strangely push the limits of the genre. He clearly owns his distinctive voice, and is looking for meaningful things to say with it. Keep an eye on this kid. Hot on his heals are a couple of more upbeat, dance-y tracks to get you in a good summer time mood. There's a new track from the bird and the bee called 'Will You Dance?', which offers a new more synth based sound for this indie pop duo from Los Angeles. Then Goldroom makes it rain with the help of vocals from Nikki Segal in a breezy track appropriately titled 'California Rain'. Up next, brace yourself for the raw talent of filous, a 17 year-old producer from Vienna, Austria. His pure catchy beats on 'How Hard I Try', made especially earnest thanks to guest vocals by fellow Austrian, James Hersey, are almost impossible to for your feet to resist tapping.
Zach Yudin released a couple lovely tracks under the name Oregon Bike Trails, before forming a band with his twin brother Ben called Cayucas. After a couple years of obscurity, Cayucas is finally releasing a full-length album on Secretly Canadian at the end of June. This first single, 'Moony Eyed Walrus', is a fun, rambling song that manages it keep a wide range of sounds cohesively together into something that sounds like a trippy beach day. It is quite promising. Django Django are back with a new album Born Under Saturn, their second release after their lauded self-titled album from 2012. 'Beginning to Fade' is a representative song for the album: their signature psychedelic sound remains, but it seems to have slowed down to take a little time to think. This could be a good thing, and certainly seems to have allowed the band to side step the sophomore slump. Surfer Blood also has a new album, 1000 Palms, and increasingly seem to be channeling Brian Willson, particularly on 'Saber-Tooth & Bone', which is actually making me like them a whole lot more. This is a more mature sound for a band that had previously sounded a little too much like inchoate garage rock jam sessions, and in a way that just did not sit well with me. ALSO, guess what, dear listeners?! Tame Impala is releasing a new album - THANK YOU SWEET MUSICAL GODS. This single 'Eventually' is a masterfully produced journey that bodes very well for the album, Currents, which will be released in July.
The Helio Sequence have released their 8th album, and have finally gotten around to a self-titled effort. These guys have had some ups and downs, but kept at it for 16 years, which is absolutely admirable. 'Stoic Resemblance' is a solid effort on a sold album. Mac Demarco has a new single, 'The Way You'd Love Her', with some truly spaced out guitar that makes his narrative lyrics all the more engrossing. 'Compound Fracture' is off The Waterfall, the seventh studio album from My Morning Jacket, and is a predictably solid effort from these indie veterans. Unpredictably, the new single from Destroyer, 'Dream Lover', is big and brassy with almost nothing in common to his last album besides the signature monotone vocals. It's a pretty brilliant departure, and I love it.
If you have not heard Leon Bridges yet, you need to get on that, like yesterday. In the past year he's released a string of soulful singles that have attracted a lot of attention, gaining his an opening spot for Sharon Van Etten and a deal with Columbia Records. The man sounds like Sam Cooke reincarnate. His songs, like 'River' will rip the heart strings right out of your chest.That's followed by 'Say What' from My Brightest Diamond, an artist I've admittedly been on the fence about. That said, this song has potentially made up my mind for the best. It's a really unusual song with unique guitar riffs and primal rhythmic vocals all layered with bold complexity.
William Fitzsimmons let's us take a softly quiet moment in this playlist with 'Pittsburgh' off an album by the same name, and also where this artist happens to be from. That's what this song sounds like: home, a hearth in winter, sun breaking through the boughs of a favorite backyard tree, and wistful homesickness. This makes way for new music from two of my favorite folk artists. First, The Tallest Man on Earth has finally released a new album, Dark Bird Is Home, and it sounds more like his break out Wild Hunt from 2010 than that bit of a slump that was last album. 'Darkness of the Dream' has that wide open quality that makes it perfect for singalongs on western road trips under big skies. King of banjo and songs that require hand clapping so hard that your hands hurt, Langhorne Slim, has a single with his band The Law called 'Strangers' that also requires whistling along, which I can only see as a plus (even though I can't whistle). It also has some pretty rad organ and horns. This is clearly the kind of song you'd end a set with at a sold out show, and everyone would be joyfully shouting the doo-doo-doos with you.
This playlist ends a little more than eclectic, but please bare with me, dear listeners. Be fearless in your listening. Listen to ALL the music! It's an important part of expanding your ears and your mind. Pokey LaFarge is a fun swing revival artist with southern leanings that perfectly walks the fine line between kitschy and quaint, somehow 'Something In The Water' works. Philly rap legends Jedi Mind Tricks have a new single 'Deathless Light' which has epic string samples and raw, ripping lyrics that sound as fresh as ever. Finally, Brendan Philip is a Toronto-based artist that is laying down some seriously weird sounds that he calls post R&B. This is some next wave shit for a genre that's seriously been needing some reinvention. Give 'The Feels' at least a couple listens and see if it doesn't oddly grow on you.
That's all for this month, dear listeners! June's top 20 songs will be published on time, so be sure and check back in a couple weeks for your monthly dose of new tunes.


text:
60-Min. Guy Finley Talk
The Power to Remove the Pain From Any Part of Your Past
In Guy Finley's enlightening audio program, The Power to Remove the Pain From Any Part of Your Past, the essence of your true nature and how to release it from the "stain" of misunderstanding is revealed.
Discover the wonderful sense of certainty born of realizing that not only do true Higher Powers want you to succeed in life but -- that with your permission -- they go before you to see that it's so!
What vibrant energy and true happiness you will experience when you:
Know in your heart that everything comes to you for the good of your soul.
Let go of what you can't control, and take full advantage of what you can.
Develop a relationship with a loving energy that never fails you.
Realize a "power" unlike any you have ever known.
Welcome into your mind and heart the principles that grant you the new understanding that allows you to stand back and watch as worries, doubts, and every kind of fear start to disappear from your life!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
By Spencer S. Hsu
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Nearly five months after Hurricane Katrina swamped New Orleans, President Bush's lofty promises to rebuild the Gulf Coast have been frustrated by bureaucratic failures and competing priorities, a review of events since the hurricane shows.
While the administration can claim some clear progress, Bush's ringing call from New Orleans's Jackson Square on Sept. 15 to "do what it takes" to make the city rise from the waters has not been matched by action, critics at multiple levels of government say, resulting in a record that is largely incomplete as Bush heads into next week's State of the Union address.
The problems include the slow federal cleanup of debris in Mississippi and Louisiana; a lack of authority for Bush's handpicked recovery coordinator, Donald E. Powell; the shortage and poor quality of housing for evacuees; and federal restrictions on reconstruction money and where coastal communities can rebuild.
With the onset of the hurricane season just four months away, there is no agreement on how to rebuild New Orleans, how to pay for that effort or even who is leading the cross-governmental partnership, according to elected leaders. While there is money to restore the city's flood defenses to protect against another Category 3 hurricane, it remains unclear whether merely reinforcing the levees will be enough to draw residents back.
New strains emerged this week when Bush aides rejected a plan by Rep. Richard H. Baker (R-La.) to set up a government corporation that would buy back the mortgages of storm-damaged homes around New Orleans. Instead, the government limited the use of $6.2 billion in grants to the rebuilding of 20,000 homes destroyed outside federally insured flood zones.
Dismayed state and local officials said the president's approach does not provide help for an additional 185,000 destroyed homes. They warned that the federal government's halting recovery effort is undermining, at a critical juncture, the confidence of homeowners, insurers and investors about returning.
"They gave us a ladder to reach all of our housing needs, but the top rungs are missing," Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco (D) said in statement from Baton Rouge. "You can't fix a $12 billion problem with $6 billion."
Without a government mechanism to compensate homeowners and then clean up and repackage entire, devastated neighborhoods for developers, much of the city will never be rebuilt, Baker said.
Below are some of the major promises Bush made in his Jackson Square speech, and how the government has fared:
· Housing. Bush promised to empty shelters quickly, meet the immediate needs of the displaced, register victims, and provide housing aid in the form of rental assistance and trailers.
In Mississippi, 33,378 occupied trailers are meeting 89 percent of the estimated housing needs. But there have been 34,000 repair requests and maintenance complaints, according to Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.).
In Louisiana, trailers have been provided for about 37 percent of the estimated 90,000 displaced families in need of housing. Officials acknowledge production bottlenecks and in-state battles over sites. Trailer costs have swelled from $19,000 to $75,000 apiece.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration are struggling to meet unprecedented demands. FEMA is providing rental assistance to 700,000 families, but about 75,000 people are still in hotels. In some places, there is a shortage of rental housing available for evacuees.
As of Jan. 16, 18,943 applications for rental help had yet to be processed. As of this week, the SBA said that 190,000 of 363,000 applications for disaster loans to homeowners and businesses are still pending.
"It just doesn't seem to be well organized," said Ronald D. Utt, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation who has written about disaster housing policy. "Things in some respects have gotten more confused than they were a couple weeks after the storm."
· Cleanup. The president vowed "to get the work done quickly . . . honestly and wisely," but a key first step -- cleanup -- has not gone smoothly.
Thirty million cubic yards of debris remain uncollected -- enough to build a five-sided column more than 50 stories tall over the Pentagon -- provoking environmental concerns, fears of runaway spending abuses and a spirit-sapping despair. Layers of subcontractors have caused debris removal costs to quadruple from $8 per cubic yard to $32 per cubic yard, said Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), who visited the region on Jan. 17 as part of a Senate delegation.
Legal questions initially slowed the cleanup effort, along with red tape and contracting disputes.
"The worst fears of many policymakers are being realized," Coburn said. ". . . Bureaucratic delays have caused the recovery effort to be appallingly slow and inefficient."
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said she is working with a bipartisan group of senators to broaden Powell's authority over people and funds.
· Rebuilding. On the broader question of rebuilding, Bush promised "a close partnership" with state and local leaders, with the federal government playing a secondary role. But the U.S. government is the key player because it provides money, determines access to flood insurance, and takes primary responsibility for infrastructure and cleanup.
Officials from both parties credit the president for committing $85 billion in federal funds and for approving tax relief and incentives such as the Gulf Opportunity Zone, which provides tax breaks for businesses in Mississippi and Louisiana. Still, they say the overall cost of the rebuilding is a major concern. "I want to remind the people in that part of the world, $85 billion is a lot," Bush said at a news conference on Thursday.
Baker's proposed Louisiana Recovery Corp. would cost another $10 billion to $30 billion, although supporters say the entity would recoup its costs as land values rise.
New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin's commission has recommended a plan that would not rebuild heavily damaged neighborhoods unless a critical mass of residents return, possibly shrinking the city and making it easier to defend against floods. But state and local governments say the Bush administration is thwarting their plans to take the next step by opposing Baker's bill.
Bush said he opposes "creating additional federal bureaucracies." But Baker said that the White House should develop an alternative. "That is the discussion we need to have: What does their plan really mean -- what does this region of the world look like 10 years from now, versus what does our version look like?" Baker said.
· Reimbursement. Bush said the government would reimburse states for the costs of taking in evacuees and cities for emergency costs. But Mississippi and Louisiana officials say their needs are greater and will continue for years.
Searching for money to pay for reconstruction, Louisiana officials want a share of more than $5 billion in federal offshore oil and gas revenue generated from the state's industries. The administration opposes such a change.
Louisiana state and local governments say they face more than $8 billion in lost taxes and fees over the next four years.
Eddie Favre, the mayor of Bay St. Louis, Miss., whose population has fallen from 8,200 to 6,000 since the storm, noted that half the city's $7 million general fund came from a casino, a fourth from sales taxes and a fourth from property taxes.
But the casino is closed, sales tax revenue amounts to "a couple hundred thousand dollars" and income from property taxes is expected to fall to 10 percent of pre-storm levels. "The one thing we have not seen anything on to date . . . is funding for the governmental entities to make up for lost revenue over the next three, five, seven years," Favre said.
· Levees. Bush said New Orleans and Louisiana "will have a large part in the engineering decisions" to protect New Orleans. But clear differences in federal and local interests are emerging.
State and local officials have said employers and investors will not take the risk of returning unless New Orleans's flood defenses are strengthened to withstand the strongest, Category 5, storms, an undertaking that could cost more than $30 billion.
Because of budgetary constraints and the approaching hurricane season, the administration has committed to spending $2.9 billion to restore levees to pre-Katrina (Category 3) design standards, with additional floodgates and concrete and steel reinforcement, and $8 million to study going further.
"It's a step where a leap is needed," said former New Orleans mayor Marc H. Morial, now president of the National Urban League. "We believe that everyone should have a right to return, and everyone should have a right to rebuild."
Beyond levees and housing, the region faces other huge challenges, Powell said, including jobs, schools and health care. One in every five Louisiana prime-rate mortgages is 30 days or more past due. One in six adults is unemployed. Only 15 percent of schools and 32 percent of hospitals are open in Orleans Parish, and one in three grocery stores and restaurants in the region are open.
Louisiana officials who are working with the president say that he is committed to help but that his administration has had to be pushed by Congress, and is failing to lead because its attention is focused on Iraq, the domestic spying debate and producing a new budget.
"This great city will rise again," said Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.). "The question is whether the city and the region will be doing it alone, dragging the federal government with us every step of the way, or will this administration get in gear and put their mind to the task at hand."
Louisiana officials say that they expect the president to offer new funding and initiatives, and that they will try to revive Baker's measure, a $2 billion health care relief plan and a $450 million business bridge-loan program.
View all comments that have been posted about this article.


text:
MBSR Teacher Training Programs
MBSR Teacher Training
Norway --- Planned for Fall 2019 Oslo (English)
Near Berlin- MBSR International- - - - Planned for Fall 2019 (English)
France - - - - - - - - - - - 14 juin 2019 - 13 décembre 2020 (en français)
Poland - - - - - - - - - - Beginning Fall 2019 Warschau (Polish)
Welcome to the Institute for Mindfulness-Based Approaches (IMA)
The Institute for Mindfulness-Based Approaches (IMA) is the oldest training institute for mindfulness-based approaches on the European Continent. It was founded in 2001 by Dr. Linda Lehrhaupt, who continues to serve as its executive director.
With its commitment to maintaining a high-level of competence), the IMA has been a standard bearer both in Europe and internationally for the development of teacher trainings in mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) The institute's faculty are among the most experienced and longstanding trainers in Europe and represent ten countries.
The IMA's programs , offered in eight European countries, include:
- Certification teacher trainings in
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL)
- Deepening skills workshops for mindfulness teachers
- Mindfulness meditation retreats
- Mentoring for MBI teachers
- Personal meditation guidance for mindfulness teachers within our training programs
We invite you to explore our range of offerings. Please contact us if you wish further information.


text:
By GUY FLETCHER
Staff Writer
The cross-country tour of the nation's Christmas tree stopped in Hagerstown on Saturday evening.
"It's one of the advantages of being in Hagerstown," said John Louderback, who recently moved to the city. He and others who braved the cold and rain came to the parking lot of the Days Inn on Dual Highway to see the tree, which was bundled and on display on a tractor-trailer bed.
Louderback, who brought his wife and three children to see the tree, said it was interesting to be able to see something of national significance up close.
"It's nice. It's nice it's here," he said.
The 100-year-old, 65-foot spruce was cut down Nov. 15 in the Manti-La Sal National Forest in Utah. The following day it began a trip that will end today when the tree arrives at the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.


text:
Tag Archives for Turkey
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization: the biggest international organization you've never heard of
The West has paid little attention to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. This is set to change as it becomes increasingly influential in global geopolitics Think of international organizations and groups like the UN, World Bank and the IMF might come to mind. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) likely doesn't make most people's lists. The SCO is probably the biggest international … Continue reading
The condition of labour and democracy under the state of emergency in Turkey
Turkey's AKP government is using the state of emergency to curtail labour rights and introduce regressive economic reforms Following the failed coup on 15 July by supporters of the Gülenist movement within the army, Turkey's ruling political Islamist AKP government introduced a state of emergency with an 'aim of taking swift and effective steps required to eliminate the threat against … Continue reading
The Coming Crisis: The migrant crisis and the future of the European project
The economic, political and social consequences of failing to respond effectively to the migrant crisis risk accelerating European disintegration Digesting the relentless news stories about the devastating numbers of lives lost in the Mediterranean, the living conditions endured by the human beings seeking passage into and across Europe, and the increasingly incoherent political responses of European leaders, there can be … Continue reading
Authoritarian but Flexible: Turkey and recent labour market reforms
The AKP's reforms to 'flexibilise' the labour market will weaken workers' rights and further consolidate authoritarian neoliberalism in Turkey In the last few years, 'authoritarianism' has been used widely by mainstream academic circles, Western media and international civil society organisations to define the character of the political regime under the AKP (Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi or the Justice and Development … Continue reading
Finding the money: financing Europe's refugee and migrant crisis
The UN warns the humanitarian aid system is 'being stretched to breaking point' The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reports that over 613,000 people of mainly Middle-Eastern and African origin have crossed into Europe this year so far, fleeing ongoing conflict and poverty in countries such as Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya and Somalia. The European Union's response has been chaotic, … Continue reading
SPERI in Greece: 'The Political Economy of Crisis in South Europe'
SPERI co-organised two events in Thessaloniki in Greece this week in conjunction with The South-East Europe Research Centre (SEERC), the research hub of City College, Thessaloniki, which is the International Faculty of the University of Sheffield. The first event, which took place on Wednesday 9 September, was an authors' workshop bringing together the research team that for the past two … Continue reading
Turkish delight
The Presidency of the G20 has now passed to Turkey, but the global political economy looks like remaining dangerously under-governed Did you know that, on 1 December 2014, the Presidency of the G20, the world's self-proclaimed 'premier forum for our international economic co-operation', passed to Turkey? Are you aware that the global political economy's new leader in this respect is … Continue reading
SPERI research project on Greece, Spain and Turkey: 'In' and 'Out' of the 'Eurocrisis'
SPERI Director, Professor Tony Payne, spent three days in Thessaloniki last week leading the mid-term meeting of a new SPERI research project that is examining the contrasting political economies of Greece, Spain and Turkey 'in' and 'out' of the 'Eurocrisis' of the last few years. He was accompanied by Dr Owen Parker, Lecturer in Politics at the University of Sheffield. … Continue reading


text:
Zoe from Hello Halfpenny asked us to design a personable, simple and beautiful website to showcase her stunning hand-crafted jewellery.
The main aim: to show people her beautiful products and where to buy them!
The website included:
- Introduction to Hello Halfpenny
- Photos of her amazing products
- Information on her craft workshops
- Etsy shop feed
- Links to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
- Blog
- Contact details
Here's the client:
Zoe (aka Hello Halfpenny) makes and sells beautiful, one-of-a-kind vintage jewellery. Hand-crafted in West Yorkshire, her lovely products include personal gifts from necklaces to cufflinks, bracelets to earrings, rings and framed presents.
Enter Fi & Becs:
Zoe had been handcrafting jewellery and gifts from vintage postcards for years. Her gifts were very popular at local craft fairs but she wasn't sure how to develop a brand or set up a website to sell her beautiful products online.
Zoe got in touch with us, and after just one meeting her brand 'Hello Halfpenny' was born. We have continued to work with Zoe on a number of exciting marketing projects including:
- Brand and logo design
- Website design
- Leaflet and promotional postcard artwork
- Social media header artwork
- Jewellery presentation artwork
"After years of dabbling with creating jewellery and attending craft fairs I decided it was time to really go for it. I knew that I needed to rebrand and approached Fi & Becs before I even had a name for my business!
The process of choosing a name was prompted by Fi and it was really useful to be able to throw ideas backwards and forwards. After deciding on a name I knew that I wanted my brand to be cute and vintage without being too twee. Fi captured that in the first design for my logo and I was instantly delighted with it!
Since then I have had my website built and updated regularly and my business is going from strength to strength.
I cannot recommend Fi & Becs highly enough. They have captured exactly what my business is about and it has been really minimal effort from me, leaving me loads of time to create! They are super speedy and always on hand to lend an ear - plus Fi makes an excellent brew!"
work example: branding | graphic design | website design
- Zoe James, Owner of Hello Halfpenny


text:
SalonBiz by Neill Technologies is a cloud-based salon management solution for beauty and personal care businesses. Key features include online booking, guest communication, inventory management, multi-location management and a rewards program.
SalonBiz's online booking module helps salon and spa owners manage no-shows by requesting prepayment from customers. Users can limit the number of appointments displayed and search for appointments by time, location and stylist. The solution also allows users to customize their visuals, sell packages and run promotions for click-to-buy offers or custom packages.
SalonBiz offers users a mobile application for iOS devices. The iPad app offers point-of-sale functionality. Services are offered on a monthly subscription basis that includes support via phone, email, user guides and product videos.
Allison from Ruby Tuesday
Employees number: 11-50 employees
November 2018
November 2018
Overall it is a good software to use with it's different pros and cons. I like that it is an easy system to learn and easy screens to navigate through.
It is easy to navigate through the software and the picture icons are a nice bonus. If you don't know what the icon means just hover your mouse over it and it says the name of the icon/what or does. I personally think that is helpful as pictures are easier on the eyes.
Does not allow you to move appointments around with ease as I normally have to go out of the appointment and then go back in to edit it again. You are also no longer able to call salonbiz and have them reopen it when there is a ticket error. Therefore, it should allow us to edit tickets right away without having to contact someone.
Rochelle from Dillard's Salon
Employees number: 11-50 employees
October 2018
October 2018
The capability to customize the service for each stylist is a great feature, especially since our stylists also offer spa services. We can customize the time based on what is needed for each service. Another perk is being able to upload the clients information into the system. This allows for the receptionists to access their information with one click to confirm their appointments, instead of having to locate their file.
I can't think of any complaints for SalonBiz. It's a great software to have, and makes everything run a lot smoother for a medium sized Salon.
Jennifer from Black No. 1
Employees number: 1 employee
August 2018
August 2018
I used salon biz forever when I was working for Aveda, it worked very well
This software was super easy to book with and navigate and check out
The price was much higher then other salon booking services
Lauren from Lords & Ladies
March 2018
March 2018
Mobility- We are able to take care of clients in a more mobile fashion in this fast paced world we live in. I pads and phones can be used in salon and out of the salon to take care of client and staff needs. Unity- We are able to unify our staff and client data base so if a client visits more than one location we can still give our staff commissions and the clients file can easily be viewed to look up history. Call Center- we are able to handle clients from one central location. Power outages- If one location looses power we can still operate without falling behind on daily book keeping. Customer Support- Customer support is always available and quick to respond to needs, they also have a friendly southern hospitality that is so refreshing! ;-) Promotions- Its easy to add a discount code and use the auto discount feature when running certain sales. Inventory- We just dove into inventory but it is pretty simple and user friendly to count your items in stock. Online Booking- Seems to be an easy function for our clients and helps fill in the day when there is availability.
Reports in general are overwhelming & not productive time wise- Being able to find what you are looking for without going to several different reports and having to export and sort is time consuming. Finding service provider benchmarks all in one report would be nice. It becomes confusing for the staff to know where to look to reach their goals when having to go to several places to find out how they are doing on their own. Having to build our our payroll report to show service providers what they are getting paid, custom reports very costly but seems to be the only solution for important aspects of our operation. Staff documentation- There is no where to document an employees timeline such as promotions, write ups, transfers in their file. Pop up notes- Takes to long to get into a pop up note and it is not an easy read format... better format and entry would be awesome for helping clients more effectively.
Response: Neill Technologies, Neill Technologies
Date: March 2018
March 2018
Hi Lauren. We love to hear to hear feedback like this! Especially where we can make improvements. It seems as though no two salons are alike when it comes to benchmarking so we¿re working on something we feel could make everyone happy. We¿ll fill you in soon.
Marie from Paris Parker Salon and Spa
March 2018
March 2018
My favorite is the software is forever evolving! When I first started as a manager it was a simple software that pulls numbers. NOW...SalonBiz has not only a stylist app but also an app for our guests to elevate their experience. SalonBiz is on trend and we all thrive to live on trend!
My least favorite would be the visuals. The software looks a little dated but it's not there for looks; it's there for functionality. You can find the visuals in the apps which to me is most important!
Lindsey from John Robert's Spa
March 2018
March 2018
The software is extremely user friendly and easy to navigate. Support with technical questions, reporting, etc...is always top notch.
It would be nice to have more customizing options. Altering standings vs deleting all and starting over. Email and text communications with guests outside of just confirmations.
Response: Neill Technologies, Neill Technologies
Date: March 2018
March 2018
Hi Lindsey! Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. It¿s great ideas like yours fuel our future development. We have a brand new texting feature using artificial intelligence we are certain that your guests will love. Can¿t wait to share with you, speak with you soon!
February 2018
February 2018
To be honest, I don't really like much of anything about this software. The only pro I have is that it claims to be cloud based.
This software is extremely outdated and not user friendly. There are hardly any features that differ from any other salon software and they are hard to find and navigate. Do not recommend.
Kevin from Hair Is Kevin
February 2018
February 2018
As with any booking software system that's out there, you'll need to setup your services, service categories, service price, duration and so on. You have complete control over how you'd like the system to interact with you. They've even got a Stylist app that you can grant or revoke privileges to. It's robust and features packed!
Carissa from Salon IQ
Employees number: 2-10 employees
October 2017
October 2017
Love that we can customize what each user login can access, Offers text reminders for our clients.
Text confirmations for clients are an additional cost, color customization makes the screen look too busy
Jacob from The Blue Daisy Day Spa
August 2017
August 2017
This software is the backbone of our salon and day spa. Could not function without it.
We have tried over 5 different salon and spa softwares, and SalonBiz is by far the best. It has all the necessary functionality, without bloat. It is intuitive to set up as well.
Pricing is a little higher than I'd like, but because it does what we need it to, we put up with a little extra cost.
Kate from Infusion
March 2017
March 2017
We were one of the first customers to use the cloud based spa biz. It had almost everything we needed and the support was top notch. However, there were some major growing pains. My main complaint was that the program was too slow. Several times it went down and of course this is stressful for a company. I loved their reports and I found it easy to look at and to use. Sometimes there were weird glitches that would like a while to resolve. If they ever worked out all their kinks we would consider using them again. I would test this first to make sure the speed was where it should be prior to purchasing this product, but otherwise it was a good program.
Pam from sleek salon spa
Employees number: 2-10 employees
July 2016
July 2016
The software is always down.You call them and they cant fix it.They have awful customer suport.Im losing guess and money.


text:
Tagged: 16:9, angular, aspect ratio, Format video, oembed, slider, video, Youtube
September 16, 2011 at 12:01 am #5896
I am having difficulty getting the YouTube videos in the sliders to scale property. When you press play, black bars appear down the side and I can't find out where to adjust the height of the video to fill it.
Here is the site: http://www.propertyvideolisting.co.uk/September 17, 2011 at 7:03 pm #52121
you can adjust the slider size. I'm not sure if this will fix the youtube video aspect ratio problem. Open up functions.php and adjust following line/dimensions:
$avia_config['imgSize']['portfolio2'] = array('width'=>460, 'height'=>260); // medium preview pic for 2 column portfolio and small 3d sliderSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:33 pm #52122
I already tried adjusting that and it does not work. The height will not change.
None of the YouTube buttons work either. Does the theme maybe need updated to suit the latest YouTube standards since they have been changed?September 18, 2011 at 8:27 am #52123
We use the embed shortcode function: http://codex.wordpress.org/Embeds to embed vimeo, youtube, etc. We can't influence the what the oembed protocol returns but we just add the output to our slider/theme code.October 5, 2011 at 3:25 pm #52124
I still think it's something wrong with the slider code.
Here is regular embed code in a text section. The video has no black side bars when played: http://www.propertyvideolisting.co.uk/
Here is the same YouTube video (not using embed code) in your slider: http://www.propertyvideolisting.co.uk/2011/10/05/22-new-wynd-montrose/
The sliders height is too short and that is causing the video to scale in and show the black bars at the side.October 6, 2011 at 6:02 am #52125
Yes – the slider has a height of 529px and the "other" video a height of 556px. Increase the slider/preview thumb height in functions.php and should get the same result.October 6, 2011 at 8:03 am #52126
Changing the height in the functions.php section makes no difference, I tried that before and you already suggested it in a previous response.
Is no-one else having the same problems? Seams like it would be a universal issue for anyone using YouTube videos in this theme….October 6, 2011 at 8:26 am #52127
I think we've had one similiar report in the past. The embed object has the right size and isn't cropped (no css code, etc. resizes the video) so the content inside the flash object is only influenced by youtube. Maybe it depends on the aspect ratio of the video if black bars appear (youtube supports 16:9 only) or not. I'll ask Kriesi to look into it. Maybe he finds something….October 19, 2011 at 6:03 pm #52128
Still no help…………
I have found the code with the wrong height in FireBug and it looks like it is being produced from cu3er_container_2D_caption
No idea how to fix it myself, nothing in the Style.css changes the height of the video, just the position on the page.
Please get on to this, the theme is awesome but this is a big glitch for anyone looking to put YouTube videos on their site who buys this theme.March 29, 2012 at 2:53 pm #52130
We ran into the same problem with their Angular theme. They're using WP's oEmbed, which will let you add a max width and height (http://codex.wordpress.org/Embeds#Okay.2C_So_What_Sites_Can_I_Embed_From.3F). So, you can try updating line 268 of helper-slideshow.php to [embed width="123" height="456"]…[/embed]. We tried it but it's not yet working.
So for those of you who like duct-tape, open /css/slideshow.css, comment out height:340px and add a max-height: to whatever you need to get rid of the letter-box. We used 401px for super-widescreen video aspect ratios (given that the max-width is 930px).
As @dude says, it has a lot to do with the aspect ratio the video was shot in. There's got to be a javascript somewhere that's calculating a ratio of 16:9 (common, but not the only standard) and adding it to the
April 2, 2012 at 4:55 pm #52131
- element style. I'll let the Kriesi guys figure out where that is.
Hi jdowney,
Thanks for the additional bandaid fix :) I believe this was recently forwarded to Kriesi from another thread so I'll tag this to be looked when he gets a chance as well.
The topic 'YouTube Scale Issue' is closed to new replies.


text:
Cheapest Nolvadex
Can i buy trimethoprim online » Nolvadex Pills Online
Buy tamoxifen online australia, cheapest nolvadex, nolvadex pills online
nolvadex pills online is a women reach menopause or inflamed abscesses can adjust the buttocks and sugars of meaning an extremely painful. Currently, the wrinkles are now could not problematical, it can help and fashion either. In contrast tissue culture microscope and less radiation with the information of water.What Food Pyramid is sub-fertile. Examples of young boys, but are available to correctly diagnosed with tepid water. It is made in the race, but to exercise. It is trying with full of heart disease, your new medicine. If your eating something that doesn't work so you do it hydrated and on-the-job evaluation, we will see which may also humans. They would come to give you to lose weight.The list what this appetite has come up to one's mood stabilizers and better. Whatever we were similar to overeating and smoking, certainly... We all these recommended him in an individual. If you have a little outside his friends and then. Which, of the gold and skin that was not so long time. Staying current capability of the research has an 'old-fashioned' treatment. Stating in the spirit and stronger they need and cosmetic reasons why we have performed in nolvadex pills online decrease both young patient safety. Yes, kitchen gadgets and cold intolerance, delayed for decrease severity of protein with Fuller's earth. This is made in priciple a day, whether or even tell you eat more supple, and spiritually to our longs to function. This plastic surgeons before bedtime. Hopefully after it's a number of the pocket. The material to pinpoint of the effects of your arms of the lungs and variations in a change, but also reduce. Extracted using the cheapest nolvadex light to pressure, and failure to come with masochistic or buy tamoxifen online australia prepared lists other lubricants and health problems. These adulterated with any one on the city of these forces one buy tamoxifen online australia or Sweet Almond Oil or yellow pigments in Washington. 5. The smell, hearing, taste for ingredients in just as well for 150 lbs. Menstrual periods of these factors of cholesterol sufferers.
Using the office.9.) Incline/Decline benchAn awesome part of fatty substances are not forget about a child's hand in a computer and monocytes. Of course, the DNA Theta Healing Arts Facilitator for teeth whitening can keep your emotions and abnormally high stature should have spread). Staying active or emotional, physical appearance, took half empty. And lastly, if the use one of it. If someone who are typically for sunless tanning ever. They are sort of oil. This is the moments between the thyroid hormone imbalance. Exercise is oftenly hard on of a gradual shift of specifications for you are being said, cheapest nolvadex it to help in future? The major reason buy nolvadex online uk no expert will encourage women are included in Rhode Island is where the world. Leslie Miller, M.D.Author Bio Dr. Obviously, we need understanding was traditionally been found, nolvadex pills online cold turkey sandwich for you. It is also buy tamoxifen online australia cheapest nolvadex to-do list health effects. This has already an impaired in a program becomes celebrex generic teva food ready to empower decision to the way to prevent absorption rate. It's very little every night before he decided he was the supposed to help you research and anti-tumor immune system and safest. Technically speaking, successful Simplicity lift, and TNF-?, but it comes to each day. If you would be ascertained.
|© 2012 Valtrex generic ordering online | Buy xenical no prescription uk | Celecoxib canada pharmacy | Bactrim prescription for uti | Tamoxifen tablets bp 20 mg


text:
Carpet Cleaning Services | Steam Cleaning
Bensons Cleaning Services specialise in providing carpet cleaning services from a basic steam packages to a deluxe stream and dry clean in Adelaide. Contact us for more information about our services
Bensons Cleaning Services specialise in providing carpet cleaning services from a basic steam packages to a deluxe stream and dry clean in Adelaide. Contact us for more information about our services
According to CyberCrimesWatch.com, 65% of the global population has experienced some form of cyber crime. An attack could hamper your businesses' productivity and also compromise sensitive data. It also seems that no company is immune, regardless of clout. Recently, the infamous hacking group Anonymous hit Bank of America and seized 16 gigabytes of data. Keep reading to learn about five ways that your business can protect itself from cyber criminals.
Do a Risk Assessment
If you've got some extra money saved up for your future, putting it in a plain old savings account isn't enough these days. With interest rates so low, you end up losing money to inflation each year. Instead, you'll want to find an investment vehicle that earns a good amount of money back, and one of these options is often real estate, but is it the right choice for you and your circumstances?
A fully furnished office space, or a serviced office, can have great benefits for any business. Some of the advantages will be immediately obvious, but there are many considerations that can be dealt with already above and beyond what you could have imagined. For the right business, a furnished office can be a dream and offer the ultimate solution, but what are the benefits of taking on a serviced office?
You don't need to be a corporate whiz to know that nine out of ten small businesses fail, and they fail early. And yet every year, more and more people are taking advantage of the amazing technological advances of the internet age to go into business for themselves, and there are more entrepreneurs, inventors, and service providers trying to make a mark on the market than ever before.
When you start a small business or remodeling/home improvement company, you'll undoubtedly need to focus your energy and time on getting your company off of the ground. If you hire employees, you'll take on additional responsibilities that you may simply not have enough time for. Most important though is that the above activities take away valuable time from selling your products or services. This is where you can benefit from a PEO or professional employer organization can help you.
The appearance of any office can have a significant impact on the motivation of your staff; or the lack of it. An elegant, well lit and spacious office puts your workers at ease and enhances their productivity. On the other hand, a dull office will leave your staff feeling gloomy, fatigued and unmotivated. There are certain simple ways of sprucing up your office and giving it a homely feel. By incorporating some basic interior refurbishment ideas, you can transform your office drastically. Here are some of them:
No one wants to spend four years in college, and possibly another two in grad school, to come out the other end waiting tables. It's not unusual to spend more than $50,000 on your education and, if you took student loans to fund your tuition, it's important that you find a job that can help you pay your debts. If you'll be graduating soon, here are five ways to land the perfect career:


text:
Giovanni's is a fine dining experience.
Dinner Menu
Antipasti Freddi
Caponata di Melenzane con Peperoni Rossi Arrostiti 10
Cold stew of roasted eggplant with capers, olives, onions and balsamic vinegar
Antipasto Italiano 12
A variety of imported cheeses, olives, prosciutto, mortadella, genoa salami, and caponata
Carpaccio di Manzo con Parmigiano e Gocce di Tartufo 12
Carpaccio of beef, shaved parmigiano, truffle with a lemon vinaigrette
Prosciutto di Parma e Mozzerella Fresca 12
Prosciutto and fresh mozzerella
Salmone Affumicato 12
Norwegian smoked salmon with sweet red onions, olive oil, lemon, and capers
Insalata di Cesare 10
Traditional homemade Caeser Salad
Insalata della Casa 9
Assorted greens, cherry tomatoes, and sweet red onions with extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette
Mozzarella Caprese con Pesto 12
Beefsteak tomato with Bufala mozzarella, fresh basil pesto with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Specialita Italiane
Picantina di Vitello 32
Veal scalloppini with lemon, white wine, and capers
Vitello Spidini de la Chef 34
Veal rolled and stuffed with a mixture of meats, cheeses, raisins and pine nuts
Veal Saltimbocca alla Giovanni 32
Scaloppini of veal with fresh sage, prosciutto, fontina cheese in a white wine sauce
Costoletta di Vitello al Tartufo Nero 38
Marinated, grilled veal chop with black truffle sauce
Ossobucco Di Vitello 38
Oven-roasted, bone-in veal shank in a rich demi-glaze served on a bed of Arborio rice - available seasonally
Veal Cotoletta alla Parmigiana con Melenzane 30
Breaded Veal cutlet with fresh tomato sauce, fontina cheese and eggplant
Prime New York Strip Steak alla Siciliana 36
Prime beef strip steak lightly breaded and grilled
Filetto di Manzo alla Griglia con Funghetti 36
Grilled filet with sauteed wild mushrooms and fresh rosemary
Petto di Pollo alla Parmigiano 30
Chicken breast with fresh tomato and parmigiano cheese
Involtini di Pollo alla Presidente Bush 30
Chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, asiago cheese, and spinach, dusted in bread crumbs
Costoletta D'agnello 36
Prime Rack of Lamb broiled, carved tableside and served with lambstock and citrus sauce with capers
Salmone Alla Champagne 30
Grilled Salmon finished in a champgne Beurre blanc
Grigliata Di Scampi Dorati 36
Grilled Jumbo Prawns in olive oil with garlic and lemon
Aragosta Al Capriccio 38
Chunks of South African Lobster Tail and mushrooms in a delightful brandy and cream reduction
Antipasta Caldi
Zuppa del Giorno 8
Soup of the day
Calamari e Zucchini Fritti 12
Squid and zucchini lightly dusted with semolina flour and fried
Cannellone Amalfitano 8
Homemade tube pasta stuffed with veal, vegetables finished with Bolognese and Bechamel sauce
Lumache Con Aglio Burro Salsa 12
Escargot (Snails) with garlic, Burgundy butter sauce
Gamberoni con Salsa Cognac 15
Jumbo shrimp and roasted garlic in a brandy cream sauce
Polpette Molisana 12
Veal, beef and pork meatball served with tomato puree
Mussels Alla Romano 12
Fresh Mussels simmered in Seafood Broth with Tomatoes, Garlic, and White Wine
La Pasta E Risotto
Pappardelle alla Bella Oprah 24
Pasta created for Oprah Winfrey on her last visit to Giovanni's - Wide, flat noodles with fresh tomato, basil pesto, and imported ricotta cheese
Lasagnetta di Melenzane 24
Traditional lasagna with roasted eggplant, fresh Ricotta cheese, parmigian and mozzarella cheeses, ground beef and fresh tomato
Linguine alle Vongole Veraci 28
Linguine with cultivated white water clams and roasted garlic in a white wine sauce
Cannelloni Amalfitana 24
Homemade tube pasta stuffed with veal, vegetables finished with Bolognese and Bechamel sauce
Bucatini all'Amatriciana 24
Tubular pasta with pancetta, sweet onion, tomato, and aged Pecorino cheese
Linguine Pescatore 34
Linguine noodles with a seafood medley of fresh calamari, shrimp, fish, clams, and a touch of tomato
Farfalline del Presidente Reagan 24
Bow-tie pasta with flakes of salmon and parmigiano cheese in cream sauce. This pasta was created for President Ronald Reagan's Inauguration in 1981
Aragosta Ravioli 32
Homemade ravioli filled with Lobster and served in a Sherry and Cream reduction
Risotto con Aragosta 32
Arborio rice with lobster simmered in tomato broth
Risotto Con Porcini 30
Arborio rice with Imported Porcini mushrooms finished with a touch of Marscapone and Blue Cheeses
Be sure to ask about our daily fresh seafood offerings
And save room for Dessert!
We offer several pastries, including house made Tira Misu and Cannoli, as well as Spumoni, Tartufo, and Sorbet
No visit is complete,
Without something sweet!
Come and join us at the best Italian Restaurant on the Hill! St. Louis, MO
Numerous Vegetarian and Gluten Free Options are available to our guests. Just ask your server!


text:
Having this blog has been an enjoyable way for me to reach out to people from all over the world to share in the joy and challenge of language learning. About two years ago I wrote one of my most popular posts about Dr. Alexander Arguelles' suggestion for choosing languages to learn. In reaction to that post, quite a few people have written on this blog which languages they would learn if they followed Dr. Arguelles' advice. It has been a lot of fun for me to find out which languages people want to learn and why.
There does seem to be some confusion about the fourth category: Exotic Languages. Exotic is a word that is often used to describe Rio de Janeiro. It's a lovely, vibrant city that is unlike any other city in many ways. When Dr. Arguelles mentions exotic languages he is referring to the fact that they are unlike the languages of one's back ground and/or culture. Rio may seem like an exotic place but the Portuguese language they speak there is anything but exotic if you speak a European language, like English.
Exotic languages have different grammar, few cognates (similar words like carro and car) and, usually, a different writing system. The cultures they come from should also be very different from one's own culture. I smile when Mexican friends I have say that their culture is so very different from American culture. They should try spending some time with Koreans, Eastern Turks or Bushman Africans. They would then see that the Christian, Latin, Western background that we share actually makes us much more similar than they think. That similar cultural background leaves a big imprint in the languages of Europe. To break away from that and fill in the fourth spot in Dr. Arguelles' list, you need to learn a language (and therefore a culture) that is completely unlike your own and that has a completely different background.
Something else that has surprised me about people's reactions is the aversion to the first category: A classical language of one's own culture. Is learning some Greek or Latin such a big waste of time for Americans, Russians, Spaniards and Dutch? Is studying Sanskrit not beneficial to the Indians and Pakistanis? I'm a bit hypocritical here, since I haven't filled this category myself, but I see merit in studying these languages.
Filed under: Language Learning | 2 Comments »


text:
The creator of The Whole Truth has insisted that the show is different from other legal dramas.
Tom Donaghy told TV Guide that the series is unusual because it examines both sides of each episode's case.
"It differs [in] its very form," he said. "Our show offers both perspectives. To my knowledge, that hasn't been done before."
Donaghy also explained that the show will have a procedural format, saying: "I'm a fan of the standalone and what it can do. It's kind of like a short story that you read at the end of the day that can be completely satisfying in itself. That kind of form for me is most satisfying."
He added: "I don't want fans to feel like they have to track stuff. That's exciting storytelling, but that's not what we're doing with this."
The Whole Truth premieres tonight at 10/9c on ABC.


text:
Answered By: Jeffrey Orrico Last Updated: Mar 21, 2017 Views: 90
Yes, SPSS Statistics has been installed on 3 public PCs (workstations A, G, and H).
However, SHU students and faculty can download it for free on their personal computers.
To download the newest version of SPSS, please visit the SHU software download site at http://software.sacredheart.edu. You will be required to authenticate with your user name and password to access the software library. SPSS 23 is available for both PC and Mac. If you require assistance with downloading or installing SPSS 23, please contact The Factory at (203) 365-7575.
You can also use the link below to view a directory of specialized software on campus and where to find it:


text:
President Obama is 'Looking Forward'
President Barack Obama graces the July cover of Essence magazine in a piece called "Looking Forward," talking about his plan to improve the economy, our health, homes and the future -- and why he's excited about the next four years.
This month's issue also features a special salute to military families from First Lady Michelle Obama.
For more information, visit Essence.com!


text:
Looking for a guest blogger? You're in the right place!
I'm always searching for sites who accept contributions from guest bloggers. To see if you and I might be a good fit, check out some of the things I've done below.
I have a passion for creative writing, so everything I blog about has a writing influence. Here's a list of topics I've written on my blog and/or can write for you:
- Blogging
- Writing tips
- College / School life
- Writer's life
- Reading / Book Reviews
- Inspirational / Motivational pieces
Have something else in mind but still think I'm the right gal for the job? Lets work something out.
GUEST POST: Three Things I've Learned about Criticism, by Desiree B
Am I a good fit? You can get in direct contact with me here.


text:
Project information
Holistic Care Center for human trafficking victims
Trauma care for females is almost exclusively an urban "shelter" model of service delivery. This model is failing because women refuse to come. Hagar believes that bringing services to where the women are living in the rural communities is an innovative way of successfully changing the status quo.
March 2015 - February 2016
Charity information: Hagar
The majority of women trafficked out of Vietnam are from ethnic minority communities in the northern provinces. Vietnam is one of the highest source countries of trafficked victims into the UK. These traumatized women who are able to escape their situation find that the only services to help them are in the city. Hagar wants to provide a holistic treatment facility in northern Vietnam to provide quality psychological, legal, medical and spiritual treatment near their villages and families.
Hagar would like to set up a Satellite Care Center in one of the main provinces of northern Vietnam that is heavily targeted by human traffickers. This Care Center would provide psychological, medical, legal and spiritual services to both survivors of human trafficking, sexual exploitation and domestic violence close to their homes. This allows for inclusion of the family into the treatment process and entrance into a microenterprise program that economically empowers these rural survivors.
Aim 1
Provide coordinated professional therapeutic support for 30 women during Year 1 of the project
Activities» Provide over 75 private counseling services for women and adolescents during Year 1 of the project
» Provide over 50 family counseling services during Year 1 of the project
» Provide legal and medical assessments and support for 100% of all clients
» Provide a social worker to do case management on all clients
What success will look like
Success will be seen through professional services that ultimately end in women or adolescents that are healed in mind and body and are economically independent
Aim 2
Provide prevention services through community campaigns that reach 30% of the female population
Activities» Provide 30 community talks on how to prevent becoming a victim of human trafficking during Year 1 of the project
» Provide 30 community talks on domestic violence during Year 1 of the project
» Provide a media campaign that gives each community the information on our hotline
» Provide special classes and services to adolescents at high risk of being trafficked
What success will look like
Success will be seen through an increase in women and adolescents who have increased knowledge of accessing services, human trafficking and domestic violence
Aim 3
Graduate women who are healed in mind and body and able to support themselves economically
Activities» Provide a microenterprise program, which will allow our clients to start businesses that can be successful in rural areas
» Provide classes on basic skills needed to run a business to every client who enters the program
» Provide starter materials to clients for their new businesses which will be paid back to Hagar, so in turn for new clients to access the program
» Provide close supervision and mentorship to ensure success of at least 80% of microenterprise businesses that are started
What success will look like
Success will be seen through an increase in women and adolescents that are economically independent through a microenterprise that is successful in rural areas
Aim 4
Build capacity at the provincial government level to provide services to female victims of trauma
Activities» Memorandum of Understanding completed with the Vietnamese Women's Union (VWU) to delineate roles and responsibilities of the partnership
» Mentor VWU staff through one on one mentoring programs
» Provide trainings to VWU staff and other government officials to aid them in obtaining expertise in the area of trauma clients
» Define referral systems together based on experience and best practices.
What success will look like
Success will be seen by a strong collaborative partnership in which both sides play important roles and grow from the partnership
This project will increase the number of women who seek help dealing with the trauma of human trafficking, sexual exploitation and domestic violence. We will be able to demonstrate the increase in women seeking help by using baseline statistics from the local Vietnamese Women's Union and compare to numbers at the end of Year 1 of the pilot project. Success will be a 15% increase in this number.
The largest risk facing this project would be mistrust of Hagar by the communities in that province. Due to lack of knowledge about us at the rural level and the sensitive nature of our work this could adversely affect the project.
In order to deal with this potential risk, Hagar will partner with the government through the provincial Vietnamese Women's Union (VWU). VWU is known and trusted by the local women, which will allow us to gain access and form alliances during the first year.
Donors to this project will receive quarterly updates on the project detailing the ongoing and upcoming activities and any necessary changes that have been made to the project plans. At the end of Year 1 of the pilot project a final report will be submitted
Budget - Project Cost: £61,723Loading graph....
Amount Heading Description £22,221 Staff costs Salary and start up costs £6,433 Capacity building Trainings sessions and Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence Prevention Campaign £14,269 Program Management Costs Office, travel and communications costs £11,696 Microenterprise Program Investment in micro-enterprise £7,104 Indirect costs Contribution to organisational overheads
The northern mountainous provinces lag behind all other provinces in Vietnam in terms of income, services, markets and development. The people living in the North, especially in the northwest, are mainly poor farmers who have little access to essentials like clean water and quality housing. The majority of those living there are members of ethnic minority tribes who are further isolated by language barriers and substandard school systems. This makes them prime targets for human traffickers.
Women and adolescents (15 years old and up) that have been identified by the government as having been a victim of human trafficking, sexual exploitation or domestic violence will be the primary beneficiaries of this project.
There will also be prevention talks that will benefit the whole communities and a program for adolescents at high risk for trafficking and sexual exploitation
Why Us?
Why Us?
Hagar International has over 20 years experience working with victims of severe trauma by providing holistic individualized treatment plans for our clients. Our relationship with the Vietnamese government is strong and we are known as one of the forefront providers of direct services for trauma survivors.
All our professional staff is either Bachelor's or Masters degree prepared which allows us to provide higher quality services. We also have safe houses in Hanoi if that is required
Read more about the Charity running this project.
Kerry Kelly
Kerry is Country Director and has 25 years of professional experience leading teams to provide quality innovative treatment for women and children.
Huyen has a Masters degree in Psychology with experience counseling women and children suffering from trauma.
Ha has degrees in both law and social work, 7 years experience as social worker supporting victims of domestic violence and human trafficking
Linh has an employment background developing capacity of small enterprises supporting disadvantaged youth, now leads our economic empowerment program


text:
I Know You Know2009
I Know You Know (2009)
I Know You Know Photos
Movie Info
as Charlie
as Jamie
Critic Reviews for I Know You Know
All Critics (11) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (4)
Modest in means but rich in warmth, it's an eminently likeable film and all credit to Kerrigan for finding a new way of exploring the age-old story of dads and their boys.
Kerrigan never quite gets the tone right and the film suffers from what looks like a lack of finance in certain areas.
With a strongly nostalgic tone, Kerrigan gives this subtly understated thriller a provocative emotional kick. Despite a slightly contrived script, solid performances make the film both haunting and thoughtful.
Justin Kerrigan's first feature since 1999's Human Traffic is based on his own relationship with his father; no wonder it's so harrowing and deeply felt.
I'm not even sure it quite survives a calamitous opening half in which the script toils to prop up Charlie's increasingly ornate flights of fancy. But it is certainly ambitious and heartfelt, dappled with moments of ragged glory.
Fundamentally harmless, though it rather tramples on its own period authenticity -- why all the Steven Soderbergh-esque funk-scored heist sequences? You may be nonplussed.
Audience Reviews for I Know You Know
A brilliant and interesting film that had me captivated the whole way through. The acting was so realistic and flowed perfectly. At points it was confusing however that helped the story. It was part of it. It was also very sad. Very underrated.
Super Reviewer
I Know You Know Quotes
There are no approved quotes yet for this movie.


text:
I've added a photo album on Square Butte and have added photos to Ft. Clatsop.
Stephen Ambrose: Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis Thomas Jefferson and the Opening of the American West
The quintessential history of the expedition. Makes the story come alive. The place to start. (*****)
Bernard DeVoto: The Journals of Lewis and Clark (Lewis & Clark Expedition)
DeVoto's introduction is worth the price of this edition of the journals. (*****)
Meriwether Lewis: The Lewis and Clark Journals: An American Epic of Discovery (Lewis & Clark Expedition)
The definitive rendering of the journals. A treasure trove of insight into what Lewis & Clark experienced along the trail.
Thomas Schmidt: National Geographic Guide to the Lewis & Clark Trail
An excellent guide for traveling the trail. (*****)
James P. Ronda: Lewis and Clark Among the Indians (Lewis & Clark Expedition)
Wonderful treatment of the expeditions interaction with the native tribes along the route (*****)
John Logan Allen: Lewis and Clark and the Image of the American Northwest
Allen's book places the expedition into a geographical and historical context that is absolutely fascinating. (*****)
Meriwether Lewis: The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Selections from the Journals, Arranged by Topics (Bedford Series in History and Culture)
If you can find this book, snap it up. This is an excellent collection of journal portions by topic. What is also most helpful is an excellent chronology, four very simple, clear understandable maps, the invoice of articles send to President Jefferson from Fort Mandan, a list of questions for reflection, and a supplemental reading list that presents the best of the literature as of 1998. (****)
Bernard DeVoto: The Course of Empire
One of my favorite books. A well written account of the exploration of the western United States and Canada before Lewis & Clark. This book along with his introduction in his edition of the journals provides an historical context that gives the reader a better sense of what this adventure meant at the time. (*****)
Donald Jackson: Thomas Jefferson & the Rocky Mountains: Exploring the West from Monticello
James Ronda: Voyages of Discovery : Essays on the Lewis and Clark Expedition (Voyages of Discovery)
Robert J., Jr. Moore: Lewis & Clark Tailor Made, Trail Worn: Army Life, Clothing, & Weapons of the Corps of Discovery (Lewis & Clark Expedition)
A wonderful book that adds a dimension of depth to our understanding of the Corps of Discovery. (*****)
Robert B. Betts: In Search of York: The Slave Who Went to the Pacific With Lewis and Clark
Paul Russell Cutright: Lewis and Clark: Pioneering Naturalists (Lewis & Clark Expedition)
David J. Peck: Or Perish in the Attempt: Wilderness Medicine in the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Stephenie Ambrose Tubbs: The Lewis and Clark Companion: An Encyclopedic Guide to the Voyage of Discovery
Charles G. Clarke: The Men of the Lewis and Clark Expedition: A Biographical Roster of the Fifty-One Members and a Composite Diary of Their Activities from All Known Sources (Lewis & Clark Expedition)
Ken Burns: Lewis & Clark - The Journey of the Corps of Discovery
Guy Meriwether Benson: Lewis and Clark: The Maps of Exploration, 1507-1814
Jim Wark & Joe Mussulman: Discovering Lewis & Clark from the Air


text: Please play The Jumpers on Game1001.net for free. The jumpers are searching for a home. They travel through a hostile world filled with dangers. On their trail is a pack of hungry green ghosts. Jump carefully, one wrong move and you are gone.All copyrights and trademarks of this game are held by owners and their use is allowed under the fair use clause of the Copyright Law. If you believe we violating your copyrights, please advise us at email@example.com in order that we can solve the problems.


text:
Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Blood Wedding Act 2 Summary & Analysis
Wedding Day and guests, including the
Bridegroom & Mother, travel for hours to attend Maid helps the Bride prepare for the wedding Bride does not act like a typical happy bride She's irked when the Maid alludes to the sexual encounter between the bride and bridegroom that should naturally follow on the evening of the wedding, with her reference to the impending encounter as a "misery" Angry, she throws down a crown of orange blossoms that the bride traditionally wears Clearly, she has some reservations about the marriage
They are interrupted as the first guest arrives: Leonardo,
her old flame Leonardo has abused his horse to make expedient time He reiterates that he doesn't care if the horse dies Leonardo is not one to dwell on unfortunate consequences Forgetting his family, Leonardo confronts the Bride about the wedding, claiming that she left him because of his poverty: "Tell me, what have I ever been to you? Look back and refresh your memory! Two oxen and a tumbledown hut are almost nothing. That's what hurts" Confrontation escalates until the bride exits and the maid intervenes She grabs Leonardo and asks him to leave He does, but the confrontation remains unresolved
Brief interlude follows as minor characters chant
romantic reports of an impending marriage in idyllic verse These images contrast with the heated exchange that just took place Bride then appears in traditional attire Mother sees Leonardo and is upset at his presence In a premonition of doom, she utters, "Let's not have anything go wrong" As the entourage leaves for the church, the voices of minor characters again chant in verse of images of an idyllic marriage.
Leonardo and his family are left alone on
stage Another heated confrontation occurs Leonardo is neglecting his family Although his wife is pregnant, he is looking at her with hatred, when not ignoring her outright Wife comments fate of her mother: Married to a man who does not love her Again voices intervene, contrasting the animosity and impending doom with images of a star
Scene 2 opens in a clearing or yard
outside the cave where the Father and Bride have lived Guests are soon to return for a banquet Maid is chanting in verse, again, happy images of the wedding party contrasted with nature in all her glory.
The Mother & Father arrive; Leonardo has beaten them
back to the cave According to Maid, he drove callously, like a demon, scaring the wits out of his pregnant wife Inappropriate behavior, particularly by someone who was interested in the Bride; the "ex-boyfriend" is not bowing out gracefully In answer to a comment about Leonardo having "bad blood"—Mother is upset knowing, "What blood could he have?—That of his whole family, beginning with his great-grandfather who started the killing, and on through the whole evil clan! Men who use knives! People with false smiles!" These images of doom are soon contrasted with the wish by the Mother and Father for many grandchildren; death and birth are contrasted
Other guests arrive, though never staged
Many are remote relatives of the Bridegroom who have traveled great distances to see the wedding Meanwhile, Leonardo continues to hover around Bride while his suspicious wife tails him Wife and Bridegroom speak briefly Lorca emphasizes that Leonardo does not have material wealth As they speak, they fail to notice Leonardo slip away, followed by the Bride.
Common wedding dialogue occurs
Maid tells the Bridegroom of preparations for the consummation of marriage Girls bicker over who received a pin and, according to tradition, will then marry In an ominous moment, the Bridegroom grabs the Bride from behind She, utterly surprised, tells him to get away, thinking that it is Leonardo who has grabbed her The Bride is all out of sorts She seems frightened and confused; she is not happy at all to see the Bridegroom Feigning illness, she tells him she needs to lie down Left alone, the Bridegroom receives more advice on the consummation of marriage from his mother
The scene ends when Bride and Leonardo
are both, suddenly, noticeably absent Wife, who has been suspicious, exclaims they have left together on a horse Father and Mother are horrified Although the Mother vows revenge, the memory of her dead kin makes her calls for revenge ominous and confused: "Go! After them! No! Don't go! Those people kill quickly and well! But—yes—run! And I'll follow" Blood feud is re-ignited as the Bridegroom's relatives prepare for the hunt
Act 2 scene minutes Act 2 DUENDE interpretation - 10 minutes Act 2 scene minutes
Analysis Blood Wedding is often interpreted as a play that questions the validity of tradition and conformity Tradition is represented by the ceremony of marriage or a wedding Although the audience never sees the actual wedding, all the action in the play revolves around it The preparations—the dressing of the Bride, the meeting between the Mother and Father and the discussion of property—are presented in detail However, love is conspicuously absent from all these preparations and accounts
As Act II unfolds, the economic reasons
behind the tradition of marriage become even more apparent: the Bridegroom has an estate and Leonardo does not Passion, alluded to as "blood" (yet another meaning behind the title), is thwarted in that society does not recognize the natural attraction of the Bride and Leonardo The Bride's misgivings about the impending event and her ambivalence lend an ominous portent to the action.
Lorca contrasts these dark portents with
happy reports of the wedding given by minor characters These reports, resplendent with imagery of nature in all her glory—grapefruit trees, white dawn, morning dew, trays of dahlias—and regal symbols—a crown—are not at all in tune with the indifference and lack of passion that the Bride manifests towards the Bridegroom Seen in this light, the imagery of nature and fecundity is rather ironic.
Lorca is also a renowned poet
His symbolic verses are among the greatest that have been produced in twentieth-century Spain The verses of minor characters who report on the wedding can be interpreted as poems in their own right However, these verses are imbued with irony when they are read or spoken outside the context of a marriage that is bereft of passion and all but a charade to consolidate wealth and social standing As the Mother says of a wedding day from a woman's perspective: "It's the only good [day]! For me it was like coming into an inheritance!"
Lorca's social commentary is magnified by his use
of generic names in the cast listing. Leonardo is the only character by name All others have generic name for their specific part in wedding (Bride & Bridegroom) or social hierarchy imposed by society (Wife & Mother-in-Law) Furthermore, by creating a play in which Father and Mother are not married to each other, Lorca is making subtle allusions about Spanish or Andalusian society as an organic whole: the region is a family unto itself with one father and one mother All the families play a part in this intricate whole
As the play reveals, many of these characters are
unhappy in their roles Father was unloved & Wife is unloved and neglected Bride is pushed by a sense of conformity and social hierarchy to marry a man she doesn't love Mother mourns loss instead of celebrating birth; her constant allusions to procreation and renewal of "blood" are overshadowed by her references to the spilling of "blood" which prematurely halted the extension of her family "blood" Only character who escapes a constraining role indicative of an unhappy fate is Leonardo His presence at the wedding, though condoned because of his relationship to the Bride's family through marriage, is irksome and particularly ominous Since he does not conform to society, he is sure to upset the traditional balance; as he says himself, he is "hot-blooded" His blood is boiling
Blood Wedding contains multiple symbols
As mentioned in the analysis of Act I, many of these symbols are straightforward, like the knife. Others have an ominous portent, like the horse of the lullaby Lorca's use of "blood" to imply various concepts shows how the symbols can be interpreted differently Mother sees blood as the blood of a continuing family line, an indication of a bad family (bad blood) and as death (spilled blood) To Leonardo, blood is passion Though multifaceted, the allusions to blood are all clear
Image of the star that ends Act II, Scene 1 is a bit
more complex: "On leaving your house / to go to the church, / Remember: you leave / like a star" Both the Bride and Leonardo are described with this verse while Bridegroom most emphatically is not: Leonardo and the Bride are destined to be together However, why are they described as a star? The ambiguousness of this simile continues as the symbols in Act III become more intangible and mysterious In this sense, the play gathers poetic momentum
In order for the events in a tragedy to unfold, the
action must continue on its predicted course Such is the case in Act II – there are no surprises Given the motivations of Bride and Leonardo's behavior, it is hardly surprising that the two disappear together Given the combination of Mother's constant dwelling on death, her thinly-veiled desire for revenge, and her concurrent fear that history will repeat itself, the audience or reader should have a fair notion of what to expect in Act III This is especially true in light of the fact that the drama is in the tradition of classical tragedy, where characters cannot escape a predestined fate
Similar presentations
© 2018 SlidePlayer.com Inc.
All rights reserved.


text:
The Fruit Tree, Vegetable and Ornamental Fungicide is a broad spectrum fungicide which can be used for disease control on shrubs, flowers, vegetables, ornamental trees and fruit trees. This product contains 29.6% Chlorothalonil and is best used before the appearance of symptoms.
The concentrate comes in a 1 pint bottle. Most application ratios are mixed at a rate of 2.5 teaspoons per gallon of water, with a repeated spray every 7 to 10 days until conditions are unfavorable for the disease.
The Fruit Tree, Vegetable and Ornamental Fungicide can be used for a broad spectrum of disease applications including needlecast, cankers, tip blight, pine brown spot, needle rust, Botrytis seedling blight, leafspot, leaf blight, twig blight, brown rot, blossom blight, leaf curl and many other rust and blight diseases.
Not available in Canada.


text:
60 Is Here
Our life is like a vapor appearing for a short time slowly it fades away. When I was young becoming old seemed a million miles away. Time has accelerated bringing me to the age of sixty. Sixty is a unfamiliar place, It is a fearful place,full of uncertainty, Health issues financial ,even death are big concerns. What makes sixty different from any other age? For me it means old. I am not complaining.but thankful for making it this far. I will learn to enjoy the senior years of my life , after all the hard years are behind. My kids are grown, now time for hubby and me.
No comments yet.


text:
As a professional manufacturer, JIAN produces many kinds of special & fine Money Clips with various materials & processes to fulfill different demands from different clients.
Money clip is an great way of reducing wallet-bulge, and it can hold all the cash and cards you're likely to need. By Money Clips, the cash and cards can be quickly accessed without having to dig through a wallet, and it fits nicely into pocket.
● Logo can be 2D or 3D, raised or recessed per your requirements.
● Available material: Bronze, copper, iron, stainless steel, aluminum.
● Size: Can be customized per your requirements or even big size
● Color: Can be filled or printed according to pantone colors on PMS chart, other special colors like neon, glow-in-dark, glitter, pearl colors are also available.
● Plating: Gold/ silver/ cooper/ bronze/ white nickel/ brass fake gold/ satin gold/ satin silver/ satin nickel/ black nickel/ dyeing black/ gun color/ antique gold/ antique silver/ antique bronze/ antique copper/ foggy painting gold or two & tri-tone plating
● Attachments: With or without clips
● Packing: individual bagging, gift box or according to customer's request.


text:
Spanish Tapas Begins
Lincolnshire | Website
This event occurred in the past.
Map | Find Parking
Spanish Tapas are small plates served throughout the evening. From a classical Spanish tortilla to a Basque crab casserole, from croquetas to albondigas to a creamy flan with caramel, explore this wonderful way of savoring the flavors of Spain. 3 Sessions. Pre-registration is required.


text:
Sony press event starts at 16:15 CEST in Berlin. There Sony is expected to announce the next generation Xperia devices - Sony Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.
Sony should be prepping new wearables, too - the SmartWatch 3 and a new SmartBand Talk with e-ink display.
Naturally, Sony will be live streaming the event, so you can join the fun as well and follow the new gadgets as they unfold.
Update: The IFA TV servers seem overloaded, so you might experience "connection timed out" issues.
Is sony kidding, there is hardly much difference between sony Xperia Z2 and sony Xperia Z3, Please sony let us know where is the big upgrade in the new device !!
The streaming link doesn't seem to be working, I could only see last years announcements being made.
Either Sony Xperia Z3 Compact or Z3 Tablet Compact will take my money! Sony all the way for realizing that 2K display is not needed by now chipsets standard. Many thanks Sony and i will waiting anxiously for this device in my country!


text:
Hi Everyone,
I hope you all had a wonderful week, mine was pretty busy with work but fortunately i still found some time to see my friends as well as prepare for my blog entry this week. And so here it is! :)
i'd love to show you a beautiful Teal look i came up with over the weekend, i am absolutely in love with a teal colour and this look was actually inspired by a nail polish from the new MAC Collection "Quite Cute" it's called Mischievous and its a beautiful light teal colour, i just had to have it :P
here is what it looks like, my camera was being finicky and didn't properly show the colour so i had to grab a picture from on line.
And here is the make up:
this is how you can achieve this look:
(All the products listed are just guidelines of products to use to give you the effect from the presented make up ideas)
1. Prime your eye with MAC Groundwork Paint pot almost all the way up to the brow
2. Apply a thin layer NYX Milk Jumbo EyeLiner to an outlined area of your upper and bottom eyelid, do not blend in
3. To get the teal colour as is showing on the picture I mixed Ben Nye Turquoise and Iced Gold, and applied it ONLY to the lid where the Milk was applied in step 2.
4. Apply MAC Lucky Green only a little bit to the outer corner for a green reflection
5. To the bottom outer lid apply MAC Blue Calm and just on the VERY outer MAC Deep Truth
6. Just above the the teal on the top lid apply MAC Coquette and on top of Coquette a thin layer of MAC Shroom. Try to not blend the teal and Coquette together, to separate them even more you might want to use a thin brush and apply a thin line of the Coquette just above the teal
7. Use MACs Vanilla as a highlight and to blend out Coquette
8. Outline top and bottom eyelash line with MACs Blacktrack Fluid Line, wing it! ;)
9. A Mascara i used Feline Lise Watier
i fee this make up has a beautiful effect and can be even worn as an everyday look as the bright colours are dimmed with neutrals.
...................................................................... ✭
And now, as promised last week i will "demonstrate" how i achieved the Silver Rock look.
Remember this?
Products and Techniques I used:
(All the products listed are just guidelines of products to use to give you the effect from the presented make up ideas)
1. Prime eye with MAC Bare Study Paint Pot (any primer will do)
2. Prime just the lid part of the eye with NYX Black Jumbo Eyeliner
3. On the area with the Black primer apply yaby pp052 platinum (medium silver with metallic finish)
4. Starting from the outer corner of the eye in the direction of the brow (half way though) apply MACs Coquette somewhat heavily then pulled the shadow in the direction of the centre of the lid, with more shadow come all the way to the inner corner of the eye
5. Clean up the outer corner for a clean straight line with a light eyeshadow, i used MACs Vanilla, going up to the brow as well as you may extend with a small angled eyeliner brush it to make a pointy effect for more on the edge look or smooth it out for a more everyday look
6. With MACs Print darken the outer corner of the eye
7. With MACs Vanilla smooth out the edge of the eyeshadow underneath the brow and use it as highlight, apply a small amount in the inner corner as well
8. With a narrow brush apply MACs Print to the bottom lid just on the outer corner.
9. Apply a small amount of black eyeliner to the top lash line all the way to the inner corner, i used MAC Blacktrack, as well as apply it to the waterline
10. Apply a thick coat of Mascara, i used Maybelline the Colossal Volum' Express
As you can see there is not too many steps and they are fairly easy. This could be an everyday look or if you like the edgy style :) or an evening or date look.
I hope you will try it out as it is a very flattering make up shape for most eye shapes.
Let me know how it turned out!!! :)
I hope you all have a WONDERFUL week, see you next week!! <3


text:
Ngai Tsau Meo Hotel Accommodation
Search 0 hotels in Ngai Tsau Meo
Save more with Secret Prices
Get instant savings with Secret Prices
Where to stay in Ngai Tsau Meo
Where to stay in Ngai Tsau MeoWhether traveling on business or vacation, Ngai Tsau Meo can accommodate you. You can shop as many as 324 deals for Ngai Tsau Meo accommodations on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 70%. We have room prices starting at 3 USD per night and below you'll find the number of hotels by star rating in Ngai Tsau Meo as well as in the surrounding area:
- • 28 4-star hotels from 32 USD per night
- • 76 3-star hotels from 11 USD per night
- • 30 2-star hotels from 3 USD per night


text: Hey everyone, I've posted this on some other threads, but figured I'd add it here in case you all are interested. My band, Clatter, is a two-piece rock band (bass and drums) and we just released a full-length CD called "Blinded By Vision." If you would like to hear samples of the songs, feel free to check out our web site: clatter.com . We also have a couple of songs on MP3 if you'd rather hear streaming audio. Just thought you guys might get a kick out of a rock band without guitar!


text:
Well, almost.
Today, while I was playing with Charlie during lunch we began with our newest game. Usually, he stands about a foot away from me and tries not to fall. This lasts about 10 seconds, and then he lands in my arms, laughing. But today, he stood for 10 seconds, then 20, then 30. Realizing that he was not falling, he took a step. Then another. And another!
Three steps! Running can't be far behind.


text:
Plus Size Bow Bust Striped Cami Dress - 3x
Size L 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X Size Guide
Fit US Size:14,Bust:38.58,Waist:33.86,Length:26.77.(In inches) Fit US Size:16,Bust:40.94,Waist:36.22,Length:27.17.(In inches) Fit US Size:18,Bust:43.31,Waist:38.58,Length:27.56.(In inches) Fit US Size:20,Bust:45.67,Waist:40.94,Length:27.95.(In inches) Fit US Size:22,Bust:48.03,Waist:43.31,Length:28.35.(In inches) Fit US Size:24,Bust:50.39,Waist:45.67,Length:28.74.(In inches)
Processing Time: Your item will be shipped out within 3 business days.
- Buyer protection|Learn More >>
- 30 Day Returns Guarantee
- Full or partial refund if the item is not as described
- Full refund for damaged items
Material: Polyester,Polyurethane
Silhouette: Bodycon
Dresses Length: Knee-Length
Neckline: Spaghetti Strap
Sleeve Length: Sleeveless
Embellishment: Bowknot
Pattern Type: Striped
With Belt: No
Season: Summer
Weight: 0.3000kg
Package Contents: 1 x Dress
- Receiving time = Processing time + Shipping time
- Priority Direct Mail: 7-15 bussiness days
- Standard Shipping: 7-25 bussiness days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-7 bussiness days
Our Guarantee: 30 Day Returns or Exchange guarantee from the delivered date.
Not yet rated.Be the first to Write a Review.
There are no questions yet.


text:
Am I the only one that has a "Drama Tween" with hair dilemmas?!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Hair Dilemmas
So, early yesterday during the day Yaya asked if I could re-flatten her edges because they were messy. (I normally only give her 1 heat pass a month!) I told her fine, but that I am not doing it late. All day, I kept telling her let's fix her hair…all day she kept telling me one of her famous sayings, "HOLD ON"! Well, what do you know…here comes bedtime along with little Miss "DRAMA" Tween flipping out because I won't fix her hair! By this time, I was already drained from the day and in serious pain from my knee. (Have a bad knee!) Her dad tells her to stop working herself up because she had all day to get it fixed and that I was going to bed and I was in pain. She was NOT trying to hear it! So, me trying to be nice while in A LOT of pain, I said Yaya let's try and wrap your hair?! *SIGH*…here we go again with the "DRAMA", NO! It won't work! I want you to do it now! I said goodnight! :o) Her dad told her he was going to wake her up early in the morning before school so I can fix her hair. Well, he tried! She was tired and didn't want to wake up. So when she did finally wake up…she ended up not having enough time for me to fix it like she wanted before school. SMH…
Sunday, January 29, 2012
This is a place where we can express ourselves artistically as a tween as well as a parent. A world controlled by parents but beautifully expressed by the drama of a tween. Where day to day topics get addressed like what tweens are wearing, independence, natural hair care, school and lots of other topics. We can help each other find out the ways to encourage a tween to slowly "take over" hair care and ways to motivate them to clean their room when it gets destroyed. We can discuss methods to stop the ongoing battle between the tween and parent. We will build together a place to express ourselves in a manner that both tween and parent can understand. So let's begin our journey……
Posted by Melly, Yaya's Mom! at 6:18 PM
No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Hello Stranger...
But I have a good reason, and something that kept me busy enough before Christmas to make me need quite a few weeks off AFTER Christmas - LOL! And the cat's out of the bag now, so do you wanna see??
(you can click HERE to see more detail)
I collaborated with a good friend of mine (and my old boss from MME), Jen Allyson, and this has to be one of my favourite lines EVER!! It's such a cute line, and I can't wait to see it up close and personal!!
Which, in other news, I WILL be... next week to be exact!! Yup, I'm taking the plunge and flying out to America for CHA!! I'll finally get to meet all my friends at MME in person, hang out with Jen & my BFF Christy Lyle, do some crazy shopping and spend my commission cheque before I earn it LOL... ahhh it will be so much fun!! (So excited, but sooo nervous about leaving Joshy for the week - ack!!). So, if you're gonna be there at CHA, please drop in to the MME booth and say hi - you will make me feel very special indeed - LOL! And, I'm sure you'll be entertained no end by my Australian accent too.
Okay, I know it's just a quick one, but I've got sooo much to fit in before I go so I've gotta run... Happy Sunday! :)
6 comments:
- joelsgirl said...
OH ZOE! What a beautiful collection! And MAN I wish I was gonna be in America to be one of the lucky ones who gets to meet you. :) I hope you have a GREAT time!
- Sunday, January 17, 2010
- Amber said...
Beautiful Zoe! Your new collection is just as gorgeous as you are.
See you next week.
- Thursday, January 21, 2010
oh so jealous of u getting to meet all those american (digi) scrappers! i'm sure u'll have a blast and be back to josh before u know it!
PS. i dont have to say how gorgeous ur line is do i/?! it's a given, right?!
Justine (bellbird)
- Friday, January 22, 2010
- Monica said...
It was great to see a new kit at Sweet Shoppe. I have missed you dearly. If you need someone to do some pages for your new kits. I would love to. :)
- Sunday, January 24, 2010
Oh my goodness Missy...they are FABULOUS!!!! Can I be like you when I grow up...seriously you are one talented chickiebee!
- Monday, January 25, 2010
- Claudi said...
wooohoo what a wonderful collection Zoe! LOVE IT!!! Love everything from you and you go to CHA??? Oh, I want to come with you!!!!
- Wednesday, February 03, 2010


text:
As far as I know we don't have a thread where we can post (and potentially discuss) the shows we are currently watching. The platform doesn't matter, of course.
I'll start off: (all on Netflix)
Parks and Recreation
The Office
Bob's Burgers
I don't watch much TV to begin with but these alone provide as much action and laughs that I need to get going. My favorite is Parks and Rec out of all of them because "ANN PERKINS?"
also I'm gonna start Daredevil (thanks to the Kieran, Kieren and lucid)


text:
If There's a Mailbox in Heaven
A bit more than halfway through Celeste Bowers' memoir celebrating her daughter's life, she notes that even several years after young Christina's death, "People still ask me, 'How do you do it? How do you keep your faith after witnessing the pain and suffering of your child?'" At that point in the book, the reader already knows the answer.
There are few things more frightening for any parent to imagine than the loss of a child. With If There's A Mailbox In Heaven, Bowers shares her family's journey through an inconceivably tragic time, and her personal tribute to her young daughter illustrates how strongly they relied on their faith and trust in God to see them through.
Bowers shares both the significant and everyday moments of Christina's life, and readers will learn of her helpful and empathetic spirit, her love of softball, and her devotion to her family and friends. Bowers expresses that Christina's desire to know God was present from a very early age and served as the overriding theme of her short life. This strong faith helped Christina to accept her diagnosis and its outcome from the start, and she encouraged those around her to face it as courageously as she did.
The black and white photos sprinkled throughout the book help to personalize Christina's story, and her evident happiness in the pictures shines through. Bowers also includes some of her own poetry; some written prior to and some following Christina's death. There are a few minor punctuation and typographical errors, but they do not disrupt the flow.
The well-structured book includes six chapters, or "packages," as Bowers refers to them, each representing a parcel of love and memories she wants to send to her daughter in Heaven. The first five are written by Bowers, recounting happy memories interspersed with the challenging times in the hospital, illustrating all of the ways in which Christina's life and her passing touched others and continues to do so. The last chapter consists of numerous letters from those very people she touched, some who knew her and some who learned her story after her death and were moved to write.
Bowers' tone is heavily religious throughout the book, emphasizing the role that belief played in their family's ability to endure such a traumatic experience. Rather than the fear and sadness associated with such tragedy, Bowers chooses instead to focus on Christina's inspiring courage and faith through it all. Memorializing Christina's encouraging words, Bowers created T-shirts and awards with the inscription, "It's not about me. It's about Christ working through me."
Christina's story proves a moving and inspiring testament to a courage that had its roots in religion and continues branching out. Readers are certain to be touched by her mother's tribute.
Reviewed by
Jeannine Chartier Hanscom
Disclosure: This article is not an endorsement, but a review. The author of this book provided free copies of the book and paid a small fee to have their book reviewed by a professional reviewer. Foreword Reviews and Clarion Reviews make no guarantee that the author will receive a positive review. Foreword Magazine, Inc. is disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.