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Monthly Archives: July 2014
The benefits of glass with blinds inside
People say that the eyes are the window of the soul, but we would argue that your windows are the soul of your house or a building.
Many people like venetian blinds but do get frustrated at the need to clean them and that they flap about in the breeze.
Some worry about the safety of their children as there have been cases of young children harming themselves on the venetian blind cords.
Well there is a solution to all these issues and one that gives many other benefits over conventional venetian blinds.
The benefits of glass with blinds inside
These blinds are commonly known and "integral blinds", "integrated blinds in glass", "interstitial blinds" or "glass with blinds inside" to name but a few.
These glass with blinds inside can be fitted into double glazed windows, doors and bifold doors. So where is the benefit because the blinds are enclosed in the double glazed units:
- They do not need cleaning and are maintenance free.
- They do not flap about in the wind.
- There are no cords hanging round to endanger children.
- They don't get abused by children playing with the blind slats.
- They have the benefits of insulation that a normal double glazed unit would have, but also have the benefits of privacy that the venetian blind brings.
- They help with sound insulation.
- They can be used for external and internal windows and doors.
- They are more stylish than conventional venetian blinds because they are enclosed.
- They are more durable than conventional blinds because they are enclosed and protected from normal wear and tear.
- You can manage the amount of light entering into your room with a simple control.
- Allow great temperature control because you can shade a room from direct sunlight.
- They have a patented magnetic drive system so they are sealed within double glazed units without compromising the integrity of the hermetic seal of the window. The seal ensures that air and moisture cannot get in once it is sealed.
- For the installer, Integrated Blinds give you the chance to add value to a conservatory or window project.
If you want to find out more about our glass with blinds inside call us on 0800 310 12 22 or use our contact form.
Published Date: 30th July 2014
Category: Integral Blinds
Tags: Integral Blinds, Integral blinds in double glazed units, Integral Venetian Blinds, interstital blinds, sunshade blinds
How to manage integral blinds?
Managing The Sunlight with Integral Blinds
The importance of managing sunlight and the resultant glare in domestic and commercial situations whilst still being able to retain a view of the outside has created a marked increase in the demand for integral Venetian blinds. With widths between 300mm and 1500mm and heights to accommodate tall doors the integral Venetian blinds supplied by Sunshade Blind Systems help fulfil this demand. Every integral blind supplied by Sunshade is bespoke to fit exactly the sizes required.
Being only 0.7mm thick the slats can tilt and turn, and be raised, thus can allow as much or as little light to enter as necessary. This can give an almost infinite intensity of light whilst shielding from direct sunlight and glare. It can also provide optimum external energy control.
Daylight Management
Integrated Venetian blinds can be set with the optimal slant angle, meaning units provide the best possible room lighting even when they are lowered. The blinds provide the ability to offer heat protection, can be adjusted to suit external light conditions and having slats on 0.7mm thick they are barely visible when horizontal.
Having such a fine level of adjustment means that the slats can be set at the optimal angle and thus can save costs and energy in artificial lighting and climate control.
When combined with almost any coating on the encompassing sealed unit and with an Argon filling, Sunshade integral blinds can provide one of the most energy efficient window applications on the market.
A Modern Outlook
When customers need privacy but don't want heavily dressed windows, the subtle quality of Sunshade integral blinds offers a light and contemporary alternative.
The blinds are supplied fully encased in an A Rated sealed unit (Argon filled with a centre pane U Value of 1.2) and can be used in windows, doors and room partitions in residential, offices, shop fronts, hospitals and other commercial situations.
All units are supplied to the normal glazing sizes as specified by the frame manufacturer and are easily installed by any glazier.
Innovative Window Treatments
As the demand for high-specification residential accommodation increases, so does the demand for advanced light control solutions. Sunshade's manual and motorised blinds are a smart choice to grow installers' businesses by providing the ultimate in integrated control for both natural and artificial light.
There is a choice of manual and both wired and wireless solutions that can meet any installation challenge or budget, enabling flexible daylight control.
Sunshade Systems's priority is to grow its customers'' businesses where-ever possible and to work hard to develop solutions that respond to installations issues, as well as key trends in the market. Sunshade has a product solution to help them, no matter what the problem or application.
Published Date: 16th July 2014
Category: Integral Blinds
Tags: Integral Blinds, Integral Blinds as a Means of Privacy, Integral blinds in double glazed units, Integral Venetian Blinds, interstital blinds, sunshade blinds, sunshde blinds
Integral Blinds as a Means of Privacy
Integral Blinds as a means of privacy. Sunshade Blind Systems offer a stylish and versatile method of achieving privacy and observation on a small, medium or large scale.
These observation panels are ideal for almost any commercial situation including offices, meeting rooms, interview rooms, production facilities, hospitals etc.
Binds in window glass are well suited for doors, sliding panels, store fronts, floor-to-ceiling partitions, screens and domestic glazing.
The glass panels are double glazed units and are delivered ready to install. Every unit comprises of Toughened glass throughout (or combined with Laminated glass), is Argon filled and has a minimum centre-pane U Value of 1.2.
Provided there is a 20mm cavity in the sealed unit any type of coating can be supplied including tinted glass, low emissivity, solar controlled and self-cleaning (external face).
Panels come with a user-friendly manual magnetic control or can be motorised with either mains or battery power which can come with solar power and remote control if required.
Sunshade Blinds is the ideal solution for all types of privacy and observation panels in a multitude of domestic, commercial and public sector applications.
The panels give a openness to areas whilst retaining the option of having privacy when required.
To find out more take a look at our range of Integral Blinds or call .
Published Date: 4th July 2014
Category: Integral Blinds
Tags: Integral Blinds, Integral Blinds as a Means of Privacy, integral blinds colours, Integral Blinds forPrivacy, Integral blinds in double glazed units, Integral Venetian Blinds, interstital blinds, sunshade blinds
The Differences Between Pellini and Holis Integrated Blinds
Sunshade Blinds is in the enviable position of supplying both the quality integrated blind systems in the current marketplace.
There are two main blinds in the glass systems – Holis Blinds and Pelini Blinds. You might wonder what are the Differences Between Pellini and Holis Integrated Blinds.
The main advantages of the Holis blinds are:
- Cheaper than Pellini blinds (about 20%, depending on size)
- Quicker to operate
- More elegant and contemporary aesthetic
- Fourteen colours
- Matching coloured cords
- A unique specially developed product to simplify the making of double glazed windows complete with Venetian blind.
- Blind can be tilted and/or raised
- Is operated from the outside by magnetized handles or by a remote controlled electric motor.
At Sunshade Blinds,we offer made-to-measure precision engineered integrated blinds suitable for almost any size window.
The main advantages of the Pellini blinds are:
- Longer established brand in marketplace
- Lighter in weight than Holis
- Nine colours, but uniquely includes Yellow, Green and Blue
- Manual knob control
- Manual bottom control
- Manual operation by removable magnetic handle
- Cord-operated external magnetic device or external motor
- Motorised battery-operated with solar panel
- Internal brushless motor control
As you can see there are difference between both makes, but both are a great solution to your integral blind solution,
If you want to find out more about our Integral Venetian Blinds call us on 0800 310 12 22 or use our contact form.
Published Date: 2nd July 2014
Category: Integral Blinds


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Civil Confirmation – Think About It!
10 NOV / 11:15 / sal 4
The purpose of this film is to inform young adults and parents about civil confirmation. This is a course in ethical education with a secular coming-of-age ceremony, and an alternative to the Christian confirmation for non-religious people.

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A new study has just been released detailing just how much it would cost to implement Bernie Sanders' Medicare For All program.
And it's a whopper.
AP – Sen. Bernie Sanders' "Medicare for all" plan would increase government health care spending by $32.6 trillion over 10 years, according to a study by a university-based libertarian policy center.
That's trillion with a "T."
The latest plan from the Vermont independent would require historic tax increases as government replaces what employers and consumers now pay for health care, according to the analysis being released Monday by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University in Virginia. It would deliver significant savings on administration and drug costs, but increased demand for care would drive up spending, the analysis found.
Sanders' plan builds on Medicare, the popular insurance program for seniors. All U.S. residents would be covered with no copays and deductibles for medical services. The insurance industry would be relegated to a minor role.
"Enacting something like 'Medicare for all' would be a transformative change in the size of the federal government," said Charles Blahous, the study's author. Blahous was a senior economic adviser to former President George W. Bush and a public trustee of Social Security and Medicare during the Obama administration.
32 trillion in just 10 years? Holy crap that's a lot of dinero.
As you might have guessed, Bernie's not happy about this report. But instead of disputing the study, he attacks the credibility of the organization that did the research:
Responding to the study, Sanders took aim at the Mercatus Center, which receives funding from the conservative Koch brothers. Koch Industries CEO Charles Koch is on the center's board.
"If every major country on earth can guarantee health care to all, and achieve better health outcomes, while spending substantially less per capita than we do, it is absurd for anyone to suggest that the United States cannot do the same," Sanders said in a statement. "This grossly misleading and biased report is the Koch brothers response to the growing support in our country for a 'Medicare for all' program."
Sanders' office has not done a cost analysis, a spokesman said. However, the Mercatus estimates are within the range of other cost projections for Sanders' 2016 plan.
Sanders' staff found an error in an initial version of the Mercatus report, which counted a long-term care program that was in the 2016 proposal but not the current one. Blahous corrected it, reducing his estimate by about $3 trillion over 10 years. Blahous says the report is his own work, not the Koch brothers'.
But this study by Blahous isn't the only one saying this:
The Mercatus analysis estimated the 10-year cost of "Medicare for all" from 2022 to 2031, after an initial phase-in. Its findings are similar to those of several independent studies of Sanders' 2016 plan. Those studies found increases in federal spending over 10 years that ranged from $24.7 trillion to $34.7 trillion.
Kenneth Thorpe, a health policy professor at Emory University in Atlanta, authored one of those studies and says the Mercatus analysis reinforces them.
"It's showing that if you are going to go in this direction, it's going to cost the federal government $2.5 trillion to $3 trillion a year in terms of spending," said Thorpe. "Even though people don't pay premiums, the tax increases are going to be enormous. There are going to be a lot of people who'll pay more in taxes than they save on premiums." Thorpe was a senior health policy adviser in the Clinton administration.
Somebody please show this report to socialist girl from the Bronx, so she can tell us more about how if people pay their 'fair share' PLUS a new carbon tax, AND we get rid of the military and free up all those funds that this is doable. I think that's what the electorate really needs to hear about now.


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Calling all aspiring Zoo keepers and animal lovers aged between 8-15 years, here is your exclusive opportunity to join Drayton Manor Park's Zoo Club for the 2017 season.
It's a very exciting time at the Zoo, as the 100+ species already in residence are soon to be joined by lots of new and exciting creatures including Red Panda, Sulawesi Crested Macaques, Bearded Lizards, Golden Headed Lion Tamarins and some very cute Dik Diks!
Drayton Manor Park's Zoo Club is giving children with a passion for animals the amazing opportunity to meet and care for rare and endangered creatures, and learn from some of the most experienced animal welfare experts in the country. Club activities include wrapping presents for big cats, making dinner for cheeky monkeys and creating mealworm sandcastles for the meerkats. Each session is different and full of fun providing a fantastic opportunity to learn all about the fascinating creatures at Drayton Manor Park.
There are two clubs available depending on age; Zoo Club Monkeys for those aged 8-12 years and Zoo Club Tigers, for those aged 12-15. Lucky 12 year olds can make the decision on which club they would prefer to take part in. Club membership includes three days at the Zoo from 9.30am to 4pm priced at just £110*.
The first session for Zoo Club Monkeys is on Saturday 29th April, whilst the first Zoo Club Tigers session takes place on Tuesday 22nd August.** Spaces are limited and are on a first come first served basis. To book your child's space now call 01827 252 436 or email email@example.com.
For more information about the zoo please visit www.draytonmanor.co.uk/zoo. For regular updates and news about Drayton Manor Park join it on Twitter www.twitter.com/Draytonmanor and Facebook www.facebook.com/DraytonManorPark
*Prices are per club, per participant.
** Zoo Club Monkey has three clubs taking place from 9.30am – 4pm


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Congratulations to Nail Addicts Anonymous on their one year blog-iversary!
Go visit to leave a comment and wish them well. While doing so you can enter to win their giveaway.
What might you win?
Well here's one of their pictures showing all the loot!
Lissi and Mari even listed all the colors in case you were wondering. :)
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LONDON — Chavs, yarcos and neds — these are the new tribes of Britain, as defined by compilers of the latest edition of the Collins English Dictionary. And the weapon for keeping them in line? The asbo, of course.
C'mon — what's not to like?
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The 1,500 new entries in the dictionary, published Wednesday, reflect the latest trends in language, society, sport — and even crime.
"Chav" is defined as "a young working-class person who dresses in casual sports clothes. The word's origins may come "from Romany chavi — a child." The dictionary also includes "chavette," the female equivalent, and the adjectives "chavish" and "chavtastic" — suitable for or designed for chavs.
"Yarco" is Irish slang for someone from eastern England and "ned" is a synonym for Scottish.
Any chav who misbehaves is likely to get an "asbo" — the acronym for the government's anti-social behavior order, which the dictionary defines as "a civil order made against a persistently anti-social individual which restricts his or her activities or movements, a breach of which results in criminal charges."
"Property porn" also appears for the first time and is described as "a genre of escapist TV programs, magazine features, etc. showing desirable properties for sale, (especially) those in idyllic locations, or in need of renovation, or both."
"Bouncebackability," defined as "the ability to recover after a setback, (especially) in sport," is regarded as having been coined by Iain Dowie, manager of the Crystal Palace soccer team.
Also included is "squeaky-bum time," which the dictionary calls "the tense final stages of a league competition, (especially) from the point of view of the leaders." The phrase was invented by Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of the Manchester United soccer team "in an attempt to convey the tension experienced by those involved."
Other new words include "adultescent," an adult who is still actively interested in youth culture; "brand Nazi," a person who insists on buying one particular brand of clothing or other commodity; "exhibition killing," the murder of a hostage by terrorists, filmed for broadcasting on television or the internet; and "retrosexual," a heterosexual man who spends little time and money on his personal appearance.
"People have taken possession of language and are ever more inventive about the way they use it," said the dictionary's editor-in-chief Jeremy Butterfield.
"The new words in this edition do not only reflect change in our culture, but a change in the way we use our language: they portray a vibrant, multicultural society finding new ways to express itself and describe the world around it."
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Ausone 2002
Chateau Ausone
In many respects, the 2002 may be even more impressive than the 2003. A far more challenging vintage to get everything right, and especially in St.-Emilion, where many disappointments have been produced, this is one of the wines of the vintage and (along with Pavie) among the finest wines from the Right Bank. It possesses a deep purple color as well as a gorgeous nose of creme de cassis, blackberries, wet stones, and wonderfully perfumed floral notes. When the wine hits the palate, it exhibits impressive purity, medium to full body, a multi-layered texture, and extraordinary precision and intensity with a finish just short of 50 seconds. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2035.
€ 5,500
October 2015
Chateau Ausone
Chateau Ausone is a Bordeaux wine estate from the Saint Emilion appellation, situated in the Saint Emilion region in Bordeaux, France. It is one of only four wines, alongside Chateau Angelus, Cheval Blanc and Pavie to be ranked Premier Grand Cru Classe (A) in the Saint-Emilion classification for wine. The winery is located on the Right Bank of France's Bordeaux wine region. The winery also produces a second wine named Chapelle d'Ausone.
Many claim the high quality wine originating from the Chateau is due to the soil composition in the area, a blend of sand and clay residing on limestone which is unique to the area. Due to the smaller nature of this vineyard (a total of 7 hectares), the entire harvest can be picked over the course of two afternoons.
2,000 - 2,500 cases
Premier Grand Cru Classe (A)
Saint Emilion
7 hectares
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By OptiLingo
The Difference between Proficiency and Fluency
Though many people think that being proficient is the same thing as being fluent, if you go to a country where a language is spoken naturally, you will quickly learn the difference. Just because you are proficient does not mean you are fluent.
You could argue that being fluent in a language is subjective. It depends on things like understanding heavy accents and different speeds of conversation. All you have to do is watch a film where the actors or actresses are speaking English with a heavy accent that you are not familiar with to understand this. You are fluent in English, but you don't understand a word they are saying.
A Quick Lesson in the History of the Word Fluent
It is unsurprising that the word has Latin roots, and it means to flow. In terms of speaking, it means that you can talk with a flow, one that is smooth and continuous, like a stream. The sounds and syllables flow into each other, establishing a natural speaking flow.
You can actually be incredibly fluid in your words and still not be proficient, and vice versa. A person just learning a language can sound very fluent with just a few key phrases. It's about learning the flow that fits the syllables and sounds together. You can take your existing knowledge and sound fluent because you make the sentences flow.
Ultimately, if your initial goal is fluency, you will be able to start talking much sooner than someone who has it as an end goal.
Remember, language is a tool. You use it to communicate. To do that, you need to establish a fluid speaking pattern. You need to sound fluent from early in the learning process. From this point, you will be able to integrate new words and phrases into your existing pattern.
Mistakes Are Not a Sign of Failure
You probably make mistakes with some frequency. You make fun of yourself, and try again. Sure you feel a little embarrassed, but it's ok. No one thinks that you don't know English.
It's the same thing with another language. You are bound to make mistakes. While you will certainly do it with a greater frequency, over time, you will make fewer mistakes.
You simply need to keep in mind that mistakes don't equal failure.
The only sign that you have failed is when you quit trying to communicate in the language.
Mistakes are the best learning device. Because you feel embarrassed, you are a lot more likely to remember the right response in the future. Use that tool to get better. Know that you will make mistakes, and seek to learn from them.
Native speakers are a great help when it comes to identifying mistakes. When you know most of what you want to say and are short a word or two, a native speaker can correct you where you are wrong. If you are in a store buying a blue shirt and you point at it, the person helping you will give you the words you are missing. Do make sure to say what you think is the correct answer. If you are wrong, they will correct you. That is better than pointing and not saying anything (and is far politer as well).
Speaking Vocabulary
Active vocabulary (words you know how to use) are better than passive vocabulary (words you can recognize when they are written but not when spoken). Fluency is about developing a greater active vocabulary.
The usual starting point is greetings and introductions. You should certainly know these phrases, but you also need to know how to do them when they are in a different context, not just the few specific contexts given in language books. Real interaction requires you to know how to talk to people in different situations. In an office, you will need to be able to greet someone. In a shop, knowing how to say your name isn't as important as being able to ask for help.
Speaking vocabulary tends to use words that you use during real-world conversations (as opposed to written vocabulary, tech vocabulary, and business vocabulary). Your conversational vocabulary will translate into nearly every discussion you will have. That is its purpose.
Connecting through Conversation
One of the most striking things about conversations is just how much of what you say is in idioms and phrases specific to conversation. Yes, they work across many discussions, but they may also break some of the traditional grammatical functions.
They tend to be short phrases that keep the language flowing. Many of them acknowledge what the speaker said, and then you express your thoughts on the matter. For example, you may say "I agree with what you said, but…." or "Good question…" or "By the way." These are all ways to acknowledge and build the conversation.
Ultimately, you want the conversation to feel connected. Without these kinds of phrases, you may as well be speaking different languages.
You need to identify the kinds of connectors you are likely to use and find the equivalent in the target language. Once you know them, memorize them and use them when speaking in the language. The more you practice them, the more fluid the conversation will be.
You will also find that these phrases give you time to help think through what you want to say. The established connector is there to help you get started, then the words should flow more smoothly because you are already comfortable. You will build up a faster speaking pattern and confidence.
If you need help coming up with these kinds of phrases, check out anthonylauder.com. It can be difficult to think of these kinds of phrases on your own, so taking a peek will help you figure out what phrases are natural to your speaking patterns. You may be surprised at just how many of these phrases you already use in English. It is just a matter of getting them down in your target language.
Dreaming of learning a new language? With OptiLingo, you can learn 20 languages in just 20 minutes per day. www.optilingo.com – Autor Optilingo
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By Reid Duncan Carmichael, Bryce Dunn, Joshua Erickson, Lucas Kitchen, Galen Robinson-Exo, Steven Shepherd, Maya-Roisin Slater, Paris Spence-Lang
Grab some sunscreen, some drinks, and some friends – the summer festivals are here!
VANCOUVER — Music festival lovers in Western Canada better get ready to clear their calendars, because beautiful British Columbia has got the festival game on lock down in 2015. With June already playing host to Music Waste and Levitation in Vancouver, and Tall Tree Festival in Port Renfrew, July through September boast a music festival nearly every single weekend across (or near) the province. From well known and dependable festival favourites (Vancouver Folk Fest, Shambala) to up-and-coming fests making their mark (Ponderosa, Basscoast), and small, community minded events (All Nations Festival, The Field Gathering) to giant, star-studdent lineups (Squamish, Pemberton), there is an abundance of quality festivals happening, and all of them are in our backyard. (Joshua Erickson)
Victoria Ska + Reggae Festival – July 1-5 – Victoria, BC
Victoria's Ska and Reggae Festival takes place in downtown Victoria from July 1st to 5th. Ship Point on Victoria's waterfront is the primary venue but fans can catch night shows at several other spots downtown as well. Some of the talent hitting the stages over the five days includes Hepcat, Mustard Plug, Sweatshop Union, The Real McKenzies, Morgan Heritage, The Slackers, and more. Check out the free shows on Canada Day featuring the Boom Booms and on the 2nd with Kobo Town and Dope Soda. Festival goers can also attend workshops addressing Modern Dub and Electronic Reggae featuring Dubmatix and Brooklyn Rocksteady featuring The Slackers. (Lucas Kitchen)
Astral Harvest – July 2-5 – near Driftpile, AB
Potentially the most secluded music festival in existence, Astral Harvest is all about rediscovering your roots. A celebration of music, art, community, and the human experience, odds are high you'll discover yourself at least once during the late night rave sessions. And between those and the massive art displays, festival-wide yoga sessions, and something called the "Interstellevator," you know you're gonna have a good time. (Paris Spence-Lang)
FVDED in the Park – July 3-4 – Surrey, BC
What's in a name? Well for Blueprint's first major music festival on their own – everything. Are you readed to get FVDED in the Park? Taking place at Surrey's Holland Park, Blueprint are going large and providing two stages of music, food trucks, art instalations, and interactive elements – providing everything festival goers could want. The lineup also boasts some of the biggest names in dance, hip hop, and R&B right now. Featuring Deadmau5 and The Weeknd headlining, support includes Tyler, The Creator, Afrojack, Flosstradamus, Danny Brown, and more. Rounding up the line up are local boys Humans and Flipout. Forget how to prounouce "FVDED" and get ready to party. (JE)
Luminosity Gathering – July 3-6 – Sunshine Coast, BC
Hidden in the rainforests of the Sunshine Coast, Luminosity is an incredibly beautiful (and absurdly holistic) gathering of musicians, artists, and teachers from around the globe. Join this community of high-frequency spirits as they camp out for three nights of luminescent art displays, mellow electronica, and some seriously trippy dancing. Booze is forbidden, but there are plenty of other ways to connect with nature. (PSL)
Indian Summer Festival – July 9-18 – Vancouver, BC
Indian Summer Festival is shaping up to be one of the best this year with more guest speakers, acts, performances, and excitement than ever! Starting July 9th at Yaletown Roundhouse, ending on the 18th at The Imperial, this event will traverse multiple venues over the span of those two weeks. With guests ranging from the culinary to the controversial there's something for everyone at this year's Indian Summer Festival. Whether you're looking to immerse yourself in a magnificent cultural experience or just eat good food and dance your pants off, this is an event you won't want to, and probably won't be able to miss. (Steven Shepherd)
Bass Coast – July 10-13 – Merritt, BC
As its name suggests, Bass Coast is a festival that focuses primarily on bass-heavy elecctronic music, and features a plethora of local performers, like Longwalkshortdock, Greazu$, and BeatRoute's own Andy Soloman. The festival is held along the banks of a river in Merritt, BC, where festival-goers can cleanse themselves of their daily accumulation of dance-sweat. This is a great festival to see your favorite local movers and (booty) shakers, and get introduced to lots of new music! (Galen Robinson-Exo)
Pemberton Music Festival – July 16-19 – Pemberton, BC
Pemberton is promising, once again, to be a great destination for festival-goers. Who doesn't want to jam out to Kendrick Lamar's newest tracks or (hopefully) The Black Keys oldest. Those alongside a long list of Canadian and overseas artists, the festival's sure to scratch that "I FUCKING LOVE MUSIC" itch. There's a little bit of everything for everyone. Hip hop, indie, rock, soul, jazz, funk, electronic – you name it. There's also two sections of the festival dedicated to EDM and Comedy just to put some amphetamine riddled whipped cream and a funny little cherry on top. (Reid Duncan Carmichael)
Vancouver Folk Music Festival – July 17-19 – Jericho Beach Park, BC
If eating a Whale Tale while cooking in the summer sun and listening to top-notch folk and world music sounds like your idea of a good time, then get out your credit card, and purchase passes to Vancouver Folk Fest. Situated near Jericho Beach, this festival brings artists from the world round to perform everything from bluegrass to West African rock. The festival also features a bazaar surrounding the grounds where you can buy young coconuts with the tops hacked off and a straw in the middle as well as brightly coloured sheets that smell like incense and maybe even an artisanal bong. It's a charming conglomeration of the beauty of the West Coast and sounds from across the ocean. (Maya-Roisin Slater)
Rock the Shores – July 18-19 – Colwood, BC
Locals no longer have to battle Victoria rush hour (yes, it exists) to make a Friday show since this year's Rock the Shores returns as a two day event over the July 18 & 19 weekend. The lower fields at the Juan de Fuca Rec Centre make a great venue to grab a beer from one of Phillips Brewing's epic beer trailers, load up on food truck delicacies, and catch headliners like Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, the Sheepdogs, the Black Keys, Father John Misty, TV on the Radio, and Jane's Addiction. (LK)
Motion Notion – July 23–27 – Golden, BC
Now 16 years old, the old-growth forests outside Golden are the setting for this annual eclectic electronica festival. Attendees get to let their freak flags fly to the sounds of artists like San Francisco's reigning queen of drum and bass, ALIA, in-demand Dutch DJ trio Noisia and Calgary's cult favourites Smalltown DJs in addition to watching fire dancers, perusing the many merchant booths and other summer sun-filled activities. (Bryce Dunn)
Mission Folk Festival – July 24-26 – Mission, BC
Existing as a festival for 28 years is no small feat, but that is exactly what the Mission Folk Festival has accomplished. With a relentless focus to bring the most talented and eclectic musicians from around the world to the festival, this year's festival is headlined by the accomplished King Sunny Ade (Nigera) and also features Vołosi (Poland), Haya (Mongolia), Black Umfolosi (Zimbabwe) and more. Regular priced weekend passes start as low as $90 for all three days and camping is available. For alternative folk fests, this is as good as it gets. (JE)
Rockin' River Music Festival – July 30–Aug. 2 – Merritt, BC
All the urban cowboys and buffalo gals look forward each year to country music's biggest meet-up nestled in the Nicola Valley town of Merritt, BC. Megastars the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Dierks Bentley and Lady Antebellum kick up their heels alongside some of BC's homegrown talent like the Washboard Union, Ridley Bent and Jackson Hollow. Kids under 12 are free, there's a lazy river to cool off in and more hootin' and hollerin' than one could ask for. (BD)
Golden West Music Fest – July 31–Aug. 2 – Ardmore, AB
Showcasing some of central Alberta's buzz bands extraordinaire and focusing on DIY funding initiatives built on bridging relationships between concert goers and organizers this fledgling festival takes over a family-run farm with heaps of music, comedy and art for the adventurous and those who don't mind getting a little dirt under their nails. Featured acts include Vancouver's metal mongers Bison, Saskatoon's best kept secret Shooting Guns as well as Edmonton's psych-garage gang Betrayers, recent Mint Records signees Faith Healer and tons more. (BD)
Squamish Valley Music Festival – Aug. 7-9 – Squamish, BC
This August you can either choose to pay rent or attend the Squamish Valley Music Festival. Taking place at the Logger's Sports Grounds, this festival is exactly what you'd imagine a music festival to be. Lines of hotdog carts and fresh lemonade stands insulate the grounds, huge stages are swarmed by stumbling attendees who know lyrics to all the hits, men and women alike wear clothes exposing their nipples. Headliners this year include Drake, Mumford and Sons, and Sam Smith. The camping grounds are located next to a highway, a can of beer costs as much as a smoothie from Whole Foods, during Drake somebody is bound to yell "Running through the six with my bros!" while wholeheartedly believing the delusion that him and his college dorm mates will be friends forever. (MRS)
Shambala – Aug. 7-10 – Salmo, BC
The Shambhala Experience just premiered at the Rio Theatre in an attempt to describe the festival to viewers from the eyes of frequenters and attendees. The festival promises freedom from societal pressures and welcomes festival goers to be free and weird while doing what they came to do… dance. Along with world class DJs and electronic artists, the festival welcomes a variety of artists and craftsmen of all kinds and encourages them to sell and trade their wares (with the right documentation of course). Shambhala is indeed an experience. One for the art minded and dance crazed. (RDC)
Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival – Aug. 8 – Burnaby, BC
Burnaby Blues + Roots festival is happening August 8 this year at Deer Lake Park. Rock out to the Sheepdogs. Let Ruthie Foster's gorgeous, melodic vocals float through you. Make sure to bring your cowboy boots to square dance with The Devin Cuddy Band. Get funky, country, blues-y, and above all else get dancing. This festivals a one day event right in our backyard and it's shaping up to be pretty wicked. (RDC)
The Field Gathering – Aug. 14-16 – Winlaw, BC
Hot August nights in the Slocan Valley are the setting for three wildly diverse days of electro R'n'B from the likes of Hopscotch, avant-folk from Frazey Ford, indie pop from OK Vancouver OK and just about every other genre you can imagine. Couple that with an intense lecture series on permaculture and the preservation of land use for ethical and sustainable farming and you've got an experience to remember all coordinated by a dedicated group of volunteers. (BD)
Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival – Aug. 14-16 – Salmon Arm, BC
The Interior of British Columbia boasts some of the province's most picturesque spots, the top of that list being the Shuswap Lake. Taking place next to Shuswap Lake, The Salmon Arm Roots and Blues festival is a undeniably beautiful outdoor festival experience. With a community minded approach ("We present artistic and cultural events that enrich the fabric of our community," reads the festivals mission statement), the festival boasts workshops, beautiful scenery, and a music lineup featuring talent from around the world. (JE)
Ponderosa Arts & Music Festival – Aug. 21-23 – Rock Creek, BC
Rock Creek's Ponderosa Arts & Music Festival returns this year in August. If the idea of something a little more quaint appeals to you, Ponderosa is a sound bet. Featuring the likes of BC favourites The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer and Mounties, the festival aims to keep things local by featuring only artists, musicians, and vendors from beautiful British Columbia. (RDC)
Rifflandia – Sept. 17-20 – Victoria, BC
Rifflandia is kinder gentler music festival that gets the whole city involved. It takes place every September and engages the community by holding shows in venues all over Victoria, the headlining shows are held at Royal Athletic Park, which keeps the most sought after entertainment open to all ages. The festival also teams up with local businesses who offer deals and discounts to customers with wristbands throughout the festival. This year Rifflandia is coming back strong with Chromeo, Julian Casablancas and the Voids, and Kezia as headliners. At this festival a drunk man is more likely to compliment your shoes than throw up on them, a statement which pretty much says it all. (MRS)Astral Harvest, Bass Coast, BC, British Columbia, Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival, festival season, FVDED in the Park, Golden West Music Fest, Indian Summer Festival, Mission Folk Festival, Motion Notion, Pemberton Music Festival, Ponderosa Arts & Music Festival, Rifflandia, Rock the Shores Festival, Rockin' River Music Festival, Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, Shambala, Squamish Valley Music Festival, summer festival guide, summer festivals, The Field Gathering, Vancouver Folk Music Festival, Victoria Ska + Reggae Festival


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Jay Summer
I have been to TJ for over 30 years and have never been stopped by the police, or gotten into any trouble. Until July 3rd 2018. I did my normal thing had a few beers at the corner bar/restaurant by the Arch. Then I walked around checking out the scene on the streets and local bars.
I then went to the casino and had a good time, but lost money, went to ATM got more money won a lot back. So NOW Im buzzed a little bit and I didnt want to gamble no more. So I went walking around, it wasn't that late maybe 10:30pm, I went the normal route. I got stopped by the local police, hands up in the air, pushed against the wall, body searched on the street, took all my stuff out of my wallet. I was totally shocked (never happened before). It was a heavy set guy and a female cop. They wanted a hand out I said man I just lost a lot of money at the casino. So they let me go….
Jay Summer
Hello Everyone Part 2, please read entry before,
So I had a couple more beers, taking to a few ladies ( no sex really) and I got stopped again by the same fat cop and the female cop. He said I was drunk in public and I had to go to see the judge in the morning. I was so lucky cuz they were all speaking in Spanish. One of the guys in the cop car told me what to do and I had to the dirt corrupt fat cop and corrupt female cop $120.00 or go to jail….. Luckily I had the cash and paid them off. I'm gonna do my best to post this anywhere and everywhere and complain to who ever, I know it wont do any good but hopefully it will save someone some cash.
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Cross-sell Financial Products
Companies are 60% to 70% more likely to sell to an existing customer than to a new one (Invesp). Insurance companies spend nearly $500 on average to acquire a policyholder and often face an uphill battle while working to gain the trust of their potential new customers. To cut customer acquisition costs (CAC), insurance companies can cross-sell other policies to existing customers.
Automation Hero can identify opportunities for brokers to cross-sell or bundle additional policies with a current contract. The system can assess a policyholder's information and compare their policy with others who have similar information. It then alerts the broker of this cross-sell opportunity. This is much like the "customers who viewed this item also bought" feature online retailers use, only with insurance policies.


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Ash Hunter may have set up five of Paddy Madden's six goals this season but the Fleetwood Town striker joked that Hunter should be buying him drinks for ensuring he racks up the assists.
Hunter set up Ross Wallace's goal in Saturday's 3-2 Highbury win over Blackpool as well as Madden's winner, taking his assists tally to 12 in 15 League One games this season.
Madden said: "I'm hoping he buys me the beers because I'm the one putting them away!
"It is great composure from Ash. A lot of players would have put it in early but he showed composure, waited for me to get into the box and picked me out brilliantly again. Massive credit goes to Ash."
Over 5,000 witnessed Town's momentous first victory over their neighbours and Madden added: "From staff to players to fans, we have all made history. We are all on a high.
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Meath Partnership is a dynamic and thriving local development company responsible for the delivery of a range of State and EU-funded programmes promoting quality of life, social inclusion and economic development within County Meath. With a current staff team of 33 people; we are seeking to grow our operational teams.
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If we do not stay hydrated, physical performance can suffer.
This is particularly important during intense exercise or high heat.
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October is officially upon us. The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and the UCC is filled with Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Hunter boots. For many students, as soon as Fall arrives, we are burdened with an important question: what to be for Halloween.
Halloween has always been my favourite holiday. I have vivid memories of visiting the pumpkin patch, carving Jack-O-Lanterns, and spending countless hours in search of the perfect costume. While dressing as Shrek may have won me Best Dressed in grade four, it's safe to say that it would not make the cut at a Western party.
In today's social culture, a "suitable" costume is easy… as long as your willing to add "sexy" in front of its title. From "sexy cat" to "naughty police", the options of promiscuity are endless. Halloween is problematic for me, not because women show off skin, but because of the pressure to do so. It is imperative to note that you, as always, have a choice. Instead of degrading women for deciding to over or under dress, we should be encouraging women to wear what empowers them and makes them feel confident. On Halloween, and every other day, women need to feel free to express themselves, and that they are able to choose an outfit based on factors outside of social standards.
My argument is not for or against revealing clothing, but rather for the promotion of choice. Choosing to cover up this Halloween will not alter others' opinions of you, nor your social status. In fact, I can almost guarantee that your peers will be so preoccupied with their own attire that they won't pay much attention to yours. Halloween is about self expression – not social conformity. Whether it's your first university costume experience, or you're a Halloween veteran, it's never too late to switch up your norm, if that norm is based on others' ideals.
That being said – enjoy the holiday! Don't put too much pressure on what party you're attending or the costume you're wearing. Stay true to yourself and your Halloween is guaranteed to be a success.


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Friday, March 03, 2006
Muti, in New York, Reflects on Career
Carnegie Hall's a familiar place to Riccardo Muti because he conducted while leading the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1980 to 1992, he says in a New York Times profile today. The maestro, who'll conduct the Vienna Philharmonic in three concerts there this weekend, was reluctant to comment on his departure last year from La Scala in Milan, saying, "Maybe someday I will speak about it, but it's really complicated even for me to try to put together all the pieces that have created a situation that in the end has made me free but has also made many people sad. Nobody can really understand all the elements of the story. I think we need time." A return visit to Philadelphia is also on his 2006 schedule, with concerts at Verizon Hall Nov. 2-4 and Nov. 7.
To Do List
New on stage: After a couple of nights of previews, Broadway dynasty Les Miserables opens tonight -- and reopens the long-dark Forrest Theatre. Read glowing review.
New on screen: 16 Blocks, Street Fight, Aquamarine, Dave Chappelle's Block Party, Ballets Russes, Ultraviolet. Movies page.
Flower Show, concerts, other events: See Weekend section.
TV debut: Conviction, 10 p.m., NBC. Read review.
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Sports Update
NFL owners reverse course, extend free-agent deadline. Finding procrastination preferable to "Bloody Thursday," with teams hacking stars from their payrolls, the NFL now has all weekend to do a deal with the union or enforce a $95 million salary cap. The conventional wisdom is that, short-term, an impasse is best for the Eagles, who will have about $20 million in cap space after they jettison Terrell Owens. Of course, if the cap is raised, chances of a T.O. trade greatly improve, because more teams could afford to pick up his contract.
Swedish hockey team could have its gold medal rescinded?? Flyers' Forsberg would not be happy.
Philly-grown Rasheed Wallace is T-ed off. He even got a technical for protecting a ref, he says.
Phillies vs. Yankees exhibition, 1:15 p.m. Also today: Bell sees specialist, club re-signs Utley, Howard. Kalas not worried.
Flyers host N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m., Wachovia Center, CSN, WIP. Loss to N.J. last night. Niitymaki on Olympics.
Philly Gets Its First New $10 Bill This Morning
It was used by Federal Reserve official Milissa Tadeo (above) about 11 a.m. to buy a ticket at the National Constitution Center. Visitors got to see some of the new bills, and hear her and Secret Service members talks about the bill's new features to thwart counterfeiters. "No, no samples," said a spokeswoman for the Fed over the phone. "That's the most frequently asked question, by the way." Earlier today, the National Archives in Washington became the site where the first new sawbuck was put into circulation, at a gift shop ceremony. The Fed is distributing the bills to area banks, beginning today, and customers could start seeing them next week. New on the notes: shades of orange, yellow and red in the background ... the phrase "We the People" from the Constitution (why the archives and our center were selected) ... a Statue of Liberty torch ... a color-changing "10" in the front lower right corner ... a faint off-set image of Alexander Hamilton ... a security thread that reads "U-S-A Ten" when held to the light. Next up to be changed: the $100 bill. No changes in the works for 1's and 5's. And don't worry: Old 10's are still good. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Philadelphia Inquirer photo by Peter Tobia.
Fresh Worries for President Bush
U.S. diplomat killed in Pakistan. Bush planned to visit Pakistan on his Asian trip. More news from trip: Bush announces nuke pact with India. Meanwhile, here in U.S., political fallout has begun over new Katrina video showing Bush being warned.
Perfect 2400 on SATs!
"Good, now I don't have to take it again," says Alex Rosen of Lehigh County.
Legal Briefing
Killer nurse will be sentenced today. No apology, explanations expected.
Jury deliberates fate of animal activists.
How 2d-grader got cocaine still being investigated. Episode too familiar.
Cause of arrested Chesco man's death may be announced.
And the Oscars for Expletives Goes to ...
One best-picture nominee has 182 curse words, including 99 F-bombs. Funny, I guessed wrong ... and I saw this movie. See also: Blogging the Oscars.
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
What Kids Learn About in School These Days
Crack cocaine.
Even a kindergartner can to drive a school bus home.
Chewing gum will stick to a $1.5 million painting. (Here's a picture, pre-gum, of Helen Frankenthaler's The Bay.)
What Kids Also Learn in School These Days
Starting today, U.S. students 13 and under can enter UNICEF's holiday greeting card contest. This year's theme is "Holiday Happiness." For rules and forms, visit UNICEF/Pier 1 site. Pictured above are last year's 2 winners. Below is simply a fun, Dr. Seuss-inspired Action News van, created by Barkley Elementary students in Phoenixville. See story and video.
'You Be the GM'
More fan ideas for Eagles moves. Also read why Birds could benefit from breakdown in labor talks ... and why the Eagles better act fast.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Jodie Foster to Address Skeptical Penn Grads
She's an Oscar winner and a Yale grad -- "an artist with a vision who has always used her art to explore weighty social themes," said Penn President Amy Gutmann. But the choice of Jodie Foster as commencement speaker has also provoked some second-guessing, according to an article in the Daily Pennsylvanian, Penn's student newspaper. Senior class president Pierre Gooding expressed being "disappointed with the selection in terms of the excellence of past speakers and the magnitude of the 250th Commencement." "It would've been nice to have an alumni speak" for the occasion, Wharton senior Naomi Adaniya said. "She wouldn't be near the top 100 of the people I would have on my list," senior Samantha Berman also told the paper. Last year, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan was also a controversial choice, because of the Iraq food-for-oil scandal. Other speakers: Bono, Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter, John McCain. A factor cited in the choice of Foster: her gender. The last female commencement speaker was National Endowment for the Arts chair Jane Alexander in 1995. (Hillary Clinton spoke in 1993.) Gutmann said she hopes Foster will inspire students. Certainly, she's been a success and a champion against abuse of women, but a cynic might wonder if she favors films that paint men as merciless monsters. Think The Accused, Silence of the Lambs, Panic Room, and her latest, Flightplan (pictured). Then again, that's true of a lot of Hollywood productions.
Computer Quiz: True or False?
Think you know your PC? See if you can guess which of these statements are right, which are wrong. Answers, more questions.
--If I spill a drink on my keyboard, it's totaled.
--If I stick a magnet near a floppy disk, it will erase the contents.
--I can't have spyware, because I ran an anti-spyware program and it erased several items.
--My laptop's batteries will become less effective if I keep recharging them before they're empty.
--I don't need to pay for tech support because my cousin's kid works with computers.
--I'm ready to give away my old computer after I've deleted all the files.
Monday, February 27, 2006
Billy Wagner Really Bitter
From what the ex-Phils reliever/alpaca farmer said in a Newark Star-Ledger interview, getting all those jazillion dollars hasn't made him happy. At least not when he looks back on pitching in Philly. Oh, and it's our fans' fault when one of our teams fails, he suggests.
But couldn't you have used a few minutes with the alpacas after listening to the fans in Philadelphia boo you?
Those people, it doesn't matter how successful you are. I don't get it. They boo you. They scream at you. Anybody who's going to boo you when you don't hit 100 miles per hour, what does that tell you? There are some fans who are fantastic, who were very supportive, and made you feel welcome there. But, for the most part, you had the guys who just came to the ballpark to yell at you. If you're having a bad season there, forget it. You can't get out of that funk. They won't allow you to. ...
How do you think you'll be received when you visit Citizens Bank Park this season?
Oh, I'm going to have a big, old bull's-eye on my back. ... You want to spend your three hours yelling at me? Go ahead. Then I'll go home and go to sleep. You'll get to tell your grandkids that you yelled at me for three hours. If you want to stand there and yell at me -- as long as you're not saying anything about my family -- you can call me whatever you want to call me. I don't care because I think it's hilarious.
Are Phillies fans as bad as it gets? They're easier on the visiting team. ...
And I Thought the Food Critic Had a Good Job
"Carnal Knowledge" reviews not-so-helpful how-to-do-it tapes. ("They didn't tell you how to go about building a home jail cell.")
'Da Vinci Code' Goes to Court Today
Thou shalt not steal ideas, say authors suing Dan Brown.
Childish Behavior Among Pa. Senate Candidates?
We kid. Excerpt: Casey to Santorum: "Nerdy bank, nerdy bank! I bet your mortgage wouldn't be so big if your bank didn't have softie grown-ups who treat you like a baby."
New Supreme Court Case Unites Left and Right?
It's a tax-break debate.
1 More Reason Not to Be a Convenience Store Clerk
Warm up what in the microwave?!


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Did we get you? Happy April Fools day!
We may be the experts in bathrooms, but we're not experts in keeping ducks, so maybe don't follow our advice. Hope you had a good Easter!
This Easter Sunday bathstore are giving away a free duck with every purchase! You may be questioning whether you're ready to be a first-time duck owner, but we promise once you meet your new companion there'll be no turning back. As there are many misconceptions to duck keeping, here are our 5 top tips to get you started:
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Josh Reddick relayed a parting message to the right-field bleacher creatures after being traded to the Dodgers.
"To my people in the RF bleachers: NEVER CHANGE," Reddick wrote in a note posted on Twitter.
It should be noted that the Dodgers aren"t scheduled to be in Oakland Coliseum the rest of the season, so he won"t see his bleacher friends featured by this newspaper last year.
Reddick"s Twitter message included a heartfelt thanks to the A"s organization and Reddick recalled "some very memorable and spectacular games.
Soon after news broke of Reddick heading to Los Angeles, former teammate Brandon McCarthy chimed in on Twitter to tell A"s reliever Sean Doolitte "you were in the deal too but I personally vetoed it."
Doolittle reacted to the trade by tweeting Reddick.
"I"m going to miss you. I hope you have fun in LA. Here"s a map of all the Arby"s in Southern CA," Doolittle wrote.
Brett Anderson, another former A"s pitcher who is now with the Dodgers, suggested Reddick ask to wear No. 22 in Los Angeles.
When another user said the trio was part of LA"s high Twitter standards, McCarthy replied, "other way around. The good MLB tweeters train started in Oakland."
That inspired Reddick to post a GIF of Will Smith reacting to a joke on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.


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Are You Ready to Give Your Gift to the World?
Posted by Sami Thorpe | 20th April 2015
Have you taken the training, done the study, practised the techniques and now want to launch your career in EFT, EMO, Matrix or other Energy Therapies?
Do you wonder how the big names make it and get the platform to share their passion?
Are you like many others out there, trying to find your way, to find your niche, comparing yourself to everyone else - including your masters and trainers?
Are you wondering if you have what it takes to make it work when you see the competition?
Well, the real question is, are you ready to give your gift? Or, to put it another way, are you ready to be yourself?
Much as you admire and emulate your trainers, you can't give their gift - it's theirs!
I have been privileged to train with some of the most amazing leading masters and trainers in their field, like Karl Dawson, Silvia Hartmann and Rob Van Overbruggen.
When I first came into the field of energy therapy it was through a personal necessity - I was in terrible physical, mental and emotional pain. I felt a complete victim of things happening in my life; other people were attacking me; people close to me did not understand me to the point where I hated them for it and I was too ill to have the energy to fight anymore. I was an aggressive alcoholic diagnosed with depression, chronic fatigue syndrome and a debilitating lumbar back problem.
I felt that it was impossible to be myself, in fact I was being someone that I hated and felt I had no control over myself, let alone anything else. At my lowest point, something happened that made me search for help.
It was the beginning of February and my Mum had just been visiting for Xmas and New Year. She could see my pain and felt helpless to do anything. My deepest fear was that nobody would understand me and everyone else would think I was mad. The more afraid I got, the more 'mad' I became.
When he was alive my grandad has been sectioned and I was terrified of this happening to me. And yet, I was being this different person, not in control, not rational and not stable. My Mum said to me, with the deepest love, "You know, you remind me of your grandad".
Although I was not sectioned, I do believe at that time I was certifiable and a danger to others and myself.
Something had to change...
I searched the internet beginning with 'anger management' and through a convoluted series of clicks through websites going via America and a bunch of other countries I was led back to EFT & Matrix Reimprinting with Karl Dawson in Brighton, where I lived. He was giving a training that very day!
This was a sign!
And the rest, as they say, is history.
As I learned EFT, EMOTrance, Matrix Reimprinting, HeartMath, NLP, PSYCH-K and other amazing tools to release stress and trauma and to change my perceptions of the world and people around me, it felt like the shackles of this depression, anger and fear began to fall away. All the past trauma and stress in my life, the drama and the stories had all been stuck. For the first time in my life I was able to let them go - just as I had always believed was possible but just never knew how!
I began to see the me that had been lost the light that had been hidden in all the darkness and I began to be someone i like and even later began to love - maybe for the first time.
What a journey I had been on, out of darkness into light. I became hungry for more information and more learning and when I studied META-Medicine, for me this was the missing link.
That person I became, the illness, the pain, it all made complete sense. I could I see how amazing my body was to adapt to my perceptions and view of the world, even my behaviour was a result of specific stuck trauma and stress. My body, my behaviour was compensation, even over-compensation in relation to my deeper beliefs, and in updating my understanding of past events, by beliefs changed. My understanding grew and my weakness and fear became wisdom and strength.
Since my first experiences in EFT I have studied my masters and teachers and other experts in the field. I have used the NLP concept of modelling what works in others to excel in the areas I want to grow and have been a tireless student to meet the approval and validation of my masters so that I might move to the next level of understanding in my field.
And then, as an experienced EFT and EMOTrance Master Trainer and META-Medicine Master Trainer, I have found my next big lesson. Something very interesting happened. I became stuck. This 'stuckness' manifested as frustration and even judgement. I was still comparing myself to everyone else, fellow students, even my masters. I began comparing my views of the world to theirs, my method of teaching to theirs, my students to their students. I loved teaching the courses I was accredited to teach, but I was asked to give my own opinions and began to resent the restrictions of the syllabus I had been given the honour to teach. I was even invited to work alongside some of my masters and found I was resistant to enter partnership for fear of not being able to do things my own way...
What did this mean?
I was like the teenager who starts to become restless and rebellious. No matter what Mum and Dad say, it's somehow wrong. No matter how supportive they are being, it's restrictive and no matter how right they are; "I don't want to do it your way, I want to do it my - even if it's wrong, I want to find it out for myself. This fledgling has found its time to leave the nest.
But lets not forget, this vital rite of passage in our human growth does not mean that we turn away from our parents. In fact we love them more for being the wind beneath our wings when we fly the nest and soar to new heights.
Of course this does not mean that we leave the family when we leave home - it just means that we mature to realise our true selves and to do things in our own way.
We all have a unique story to tell with which to inspire others. But I can't tell Karl's story, or Silvia's story, or Rob's story... I can ONLY tell my story and thats what makes me unique.
That's MY gift. I am my gift.
Even though I could see my journey was unique, I still didn't see my gift until I realised that it's my learning that I need to share. Not what I was taught, but what I had learned!
We each have a unique understanding - our own awakening, our own enlightenment. This is the light that we shine. We each have the light that will shine for others who are themselves in the dark where we once were. NO light is too dim, no epiphany too small.
It is your gift to shine. Shine brightly as you never know who is looking from that dark place.
I have been truly inspired my by master and teachers and continue to be so. I am proud of my association with them and I hope to inspire my students in the same way that I have been inspired.
I have had insights, epiphanies and 'aha' moments that have changed the trajectory of my life in ways which I could never have foreseen. And as my path unfolds, I feel the closeness to that family that nurtured me and watched me grow.
In the words of Alexandra K Trenfor; "The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don't tell you what to see."
So, the question is, are you ready to give your gift to the world? It is nothing more complicated than to give your unique self. As Silvia says; "Be the gift that only you can give."
But that's the thing... you have to "BE the gift that only YOU can give."
You will not compare yourself to others if you are being your own Master.
My new workshop CONSCIOUS HEALTH PRACTICE is my gift. It is the learning that I have unfolded on my journey. My unique fusion of all that I understand about the wisdom and intelligence of our bodies and the human energy system.
It is my mission to be my gift and share all that I have learned, beginning with this 4 day personal breakthrough workshop uniquely designed to bring together the powerful root-cause-analysis tools with powerful stress and trauma release tools.
Inspired by the best masters and trainers in the field of Integrative Health and Energy Therapies, I have created a programme that will enable people to become powerful MASTERS OF HEALTH.
In this specially designed integrative training you will learn how to put everything together and use your existing skills alongside new skills so that you can find the root-cause of your issues and release the stress and trauma from past events bringing wisdom, strength and growth.
You could learn in this 4 day workshop what has taken me years to understand. You could discover for yourself the wisdom and the healing power of your own body. If you would like to know more go to; www.intoalignment.com/event/conscious-health-practice and contact me directly for special information and offers.


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- Location
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- Salary
- This is a contracted position offering $35-50/hour depending on experience
- Posted
- Jan 07, 2019
- Closes
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- Industry
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- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Hi there! This position is a hourly contracted position for a registered nurse. The position involves doing various assessments and other simple nursing services in our Psychiatric Day Treatment Program, located in Cabin John, MD (that's right next to Bethesda along the Potomac River). You will be part of our interdisciplinary team, which includes our highly skilled therapists and psychiatrists, and so this is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in developing experience in the world of psychiatric nursing. Your hours will start at approximately 6 hours/week and can grow to 10-20 hours/week as the year continues (because we have other psychiatric programs opening soon). We will make the scheduling fit with your already busy schedule. You will be doing health, pain and nutrition assessments in our adolescent and young adult programs; you'll be assisting the staff with medication management; and you will be measuring vital signs. Potomac Pathways is a wonderful place to work, and so if you have flexibility in your schedule, we would be happy to meet with you. The hourly salary is between 35-50/hour depending on experience. You can get started immediately. Please email a resume! Thanks!


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Royal Hideaway Corales Beach has over half of an area is made up of protected nature reserves, this could just make it paradise. The Costa Adeje in South West Tenerife has earned this distinction, and also enjoys 300 days of sun a year. The nature surrounding the island or the oasis of calm in the area of La Caleta, which is home to one of the few fishing towns to have maintained its traditions and heart.
Opened February 2018, this wonderful setting, just a few metres from La Enramada beach, has become home to the Royal Hideaway Corales Beach – Adults Only hotel, an exclusive and innovative hotel that goes a long way to perfect every detail.
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Royal Hideaway Corales Beach – Adults Only, part of Barceló Hotel Group, is the new jewel in the crown of Costa Adeje, Tenerife. This Adults Only hotel offers a serene environment with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, with easy access to a number of beautiful beaches. The state of the art hotel landscape and facilities would be an idyllic destination for couples and solo travellers who are looking for an indulgent place to unwind.
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The restaurants at this hotel pay tribute to classic Mediterranean cuisine, and also serve international dishes to cater to every taste with excellence. The main restaurant, Nao Atlantic Food Experience, showcases this fusion in style. For an extra touch of luxury, there are also two a la carte restaurants to explore, from exquisite Asian cuisine at San Hô, to gourmet dishes at Maresía. Plus, there's the exclusive rooftop lounge bar – Maresía The Roof – which features a stunning infinity pool overlooking the ocean.
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It is a measure of the progress made over the last quarter century that mental health is now a subject that accrues column inches the whole year round; the prominent Time to Talk and Heads Together campaigns have provided momentum, and even Prince Harry rallied to the cause, which all helps dissipate old prejudices.
In this way, real progress is being made is in the fight to overcome stigma, which sees misplaced attributions of shame that have long been an impediment to those suffering.
I'm here to help. Please do get in touch if you need help with your mental health.
UPDATE: In recognition of World Mental Health Day I have decided to alter my price structure for the rest of the year. Please see the RATES page for full details.


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By Jay Leon Guerrero
Seventeen track and field athletes are on their final stages of preparations before the Micronesian Games (Micro Games) from July 15-27 in Yap. The contingent has a good mix of veterans, Olympians, and future young prospects that are all eager to bring home some hardware for Guam.
Leading the contingent are coaches Desmond Mandell III and Doris Abagatnan. Two Olympic athletes, Joshua Ilustre and Regine Tugade, will headline the stacked team. Both Olympians represented Guam in Rio in 2016.
"I'm ecstatic to finally represent Guam again, especially in my first Micro Games. All those miles pounding the pavement along Marine Drive and doing speed workouts on the track, they were geared towards performing well in Yap," said Ilustre. Tugade said she will do her best to perform well in her first Micro Games as well, breaking Micro Game sprinting records in the process.
The Micro Games will be special because Regine will be with her younger sister Richelle in Yap.
"I love being home and being able to train and compete with her. It's so much easier to critique and give out pointers in person than asking my Mom to send videos of her races and jumps," said Regine Tugade.
Joining the Tugade sisters in the sprint events will be upcoming stars Celine Amparo and Shania Bulala. Paul Dimalanta will also do sprinting events for Team Guam as well as the long jump.
The Tugade siblings will be joined by another pair of siblings with Genina and Zachary Criss racing in the middle and long distance events. Genina Criss looks to keep her momentum going after winning the most outstanding athlete award in Saipan last month during the Micronesia Regional Championships.
Jeofry Limtiaco will look to bring home double golds in the 400 meter sprint and 400 meter hurdles. Okkodo track star Darin Pascua will make his Micro Games debut and will race in the 800 and 400 meter races as well as the triple jump. Madison Packbier will also look to bring some hardware home, running three middle distance races (1500, 800 and 400).
Based on previous events, team Guam is usually strong in the long distance races. An all-star group will look to continue the dominance in the long distance events in Yap. The Criss siblings will join Ryan Matienzo and Benjamin Middlebrooke in the long distance events. Middlebrooke will also run the half marathon.
Three field athletes will represent Guam in the shot put, discus and javelin events. Guam record holder Genie Gerardo will lead the throwers in her second stint at the Micro Games. Amanda Cruz and Joshua Miller will both throw in the shot put and discus events; Gerardo is scheduled to throw in all three events.
Gerardo went to the Micro Games in Palau in 2010 and won silver in the shot put and bronze in the discus, she will be looking for gold in Yap.
"I'm looking to go for a PR (personal record) and go for gold. No one should train to lose or go into a competition thinking they are not going to win. At the same time, you should never underestimate your competition," said Gerardo. "It's not only about being physically strong but also mentally strong."
Future prospect Joseph Aguon hopes to gain experience and bring home a medal in the short distance races for team Guam. Aguon, along with more than half the national team, participated in the Micronesia Regional Championships last month in Saipan.
"The Saipan trip helped me gain a perspective on what is to come on racing older competition compared to the youth," said Aguon. "It's going to be more challenging since I have to race bigger and stronger athletes like Scott James and Rodman."
"I'm excited to represent Guam on this trip because I would like to show people that running is actually a good sport to participate in and watch. I hope to inspire younger athletes to join the sport and become greater athletes," said Aguon.
"Everyone on the team has been working really hard to represent Guam well. I'm sure I speak on behalf of the entire team when I say that we are excited to see the results of our training come to fruition," said Ilustre.
Team Guam roster and projected events:
Benjamin Middlebrooke – 10,000/5000/Half Marathon
Genina Criss – 10,000/5000/1500/800
Zachary Criss – 1500
Paul Dimalanta – 200/100/Long Jump
Celine Amparo – 400/200
Amanda Cruz – Shot Put, Discus
Ryan Matienzo – 10,000/5000
Shania Bulala – 200/100/Long Jump
Genie Gerardo – Shot Put/Discus/Javelin
Joshua Miller – Shot Put/Discus
Darin Pascua – 800/400/ Triple Jump
Jeofry Limtiaco – 400 Hurdles/400
Joshua Ilustre – 1500/800
Joseph Aguon – 400/200/100
Madison Packbier – 1500/800/400
Regine Tugade – 400/100/Long Jump
Richelle Tugade – 400 hurdles/ 100 hurdles/ Triple Jump/ Long Jump
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I remember first coming to Philly and seeing Nizzy, putting out his first song and I have witnessed his career blossom as time goes.
Lil Nizzy recently teamed up with YFN Lucci on his latest song, Blockstar, that has a very catchy hook.
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-i switch appears to modify read-only files:
$ echo 'foobar' > tmp.txt
$ chmod -w tmp.txt
$ perl -pi -w -e 's/foobar/FOOBAR/' tmp.txt
$ cat tmp.txt
This is unexpected, as the command should not have been able to modify the file per its permissions. Expectedly, trying to update it via other means fails:
$ echo 'barbaz' > tmp.txt
-bash: tmp.txt: Permission denied
Why is Perl modifying read-only files (and how?), and, most importantly: how can I get Perl to not do so?
The only somewhat informative resource I can find on this is in the Perl FAQ:
The permissions on a file say what can happen to the data in that file. … If you try to write to the file, the permissions of the file govern whether you're allowed to.
Which ultimately seems like its saying it shouldn't be able to write to it, since the file system says you cannot.


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It is not at first easy to see wherein God gives Job any answer; I cannot find that he offers him the least explanation of why he has so afflicted him. He says Job has spoken what is right concerning him, and his friends have not; and he calls up before him, one after another, the works of his hands. The answer, like some of our Lord's answers if not all of them, seems addressed to Job himself, not to his intellect; to the revealing, God-like imagination in the man, and to no logical faculty whatever. It consists in a setting forth of the power of God, as seen in his handiwork; and all that is said concerning them has to do with their show of themselves to the eyes of men. In what belongs to the deeper meanings of nature and her mediation between us and God, the appearances of nature are the truths of nature, far deeper than any scientific discoveries concerning them. The show of things is that for which God cares most, for their show is the face of far deeper things; we see in them, as in a glass darkly, the face of the unseen. What they say to the childlike soul is the truest thing to be gathered of them. To know a primrose is a higher thing than to know all the botany of it—just as to know Christ is an infinitely higher thing than to know all theology. So Nature exists primarily for her look, her appeals to the heart and the imagination, her simple service to human need, and not for the secrets to be discovered in her and turned to man's further use. What is our knowledge of the elements of the atmosphere, its oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and all the rest, to the blowing of the wind in our faces?
by Leah Morency
The song lyrics below, by Bono, was written in response to the human struggle, suffering, and pain caused when powers that be shut down unprofitable mines in Britain in the early 1980s and a coal mining strike followed. Loss, powerlessness, and grief wrecked havoc on fathers and sons and flowed to families and communities. The sense that we are struggling, that our struggle will not always bring desired change or the success we desperately need for survival, the anger at the helplessness of our circumstances, are all reflected in Bono's lyrics. This song encapsulates the emotion that breaks out of us when everything we depend on is stripped away and our Spirit is touched and broken.
MacDonald's pointing to nature and bypassing our intellect is perfect. There is no intellectual answer that can move the spirit or open the eyes of the heart. The human creative power directly reflective of the creator God in us is often the only fair response. This song is a perfect example. The Father Creator point us to his expression through the creation of the details of the universe. Our struggle in it is one way we know our needs can be met, and we know to go to God to have our needs for spiritual survival met.
The infant in the womb is fully alive by her connection and dependence on her mother.
There is an experience of this world of both suffering and joy. What concerns God is that our Spirit is touched and we turn to him, because He alone knows the life we have in him. In all of his despair Job said of God:
Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No; he would pay attention to me. (Job 23:6)
"He would pay attention to me."
For me this truth is what has kept my own heart beating in the middle of its brokenness.
Red Hill Mining Town
Song by U2
Lyrics by Bono
From father to son
The blood runs thin
Ooh, see the faces frozen (still)
Against the wind.
The seam is split
The coal-face cracked
The lines are long
There's no going back.
Through hands of steel
And heart of stone
Our labour day
Has come and gone.
They leave me holdin' on
In Red Hill Town.
See the lights go down on ...
Hangin' on
You're all that's left to hold on to.
I'm still waiting
I'm hangin' on
You're all that's left to hold on to.
The glass is cut
The bottle run dry.
Our love runs cold
In the caverns of the night.
We're wounded by fear
Injured in doubt.
I can lose myself
You I can't live without.
Yeah, you keep me holdin' on
In Red Hill Town.
See the lights go down on
Hangin' on
You're all that's left to hold on to.
I'm still waiting
I'm hangin' on
You're all that's left to hold on to
On to.
We scorch the earth
Set fire to the sky
And we stooped so low
To reach so high.
A link is lost
The chain undone.
We wait all day
For night to come
And it comes like a hunter (child).
I'm hangin' on
You're all that's left to hold on to.
I'm still waiting
I'm hangin' on
You're all that's left to hold on to.
We see love, slowly stripped away
Our love has seen its better day.
Hangin' on
Lights go down on Red Hill
The lights go down on Red Hill.
The lights go down on Red Hill.
The lights go down on Red Hill Town..
by Leah Bond