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Welcome to the SFA Gardens Newsletter Archives! From the beginning in 1986, our newsletters to the Friends of SFA Gardens have gone through various configurations. The early years were titled as "SFA Arboretum News". In 1997 we bacame the SFA Mast Arboretum Newsletter. Finally, in 2006, we evolved into SFA Gardens News. The original issues back in the 1980s are long lost to the digital world and are presented as scanned in versions. Dawn Stover currently manages the Newsletter. We have also archived six newsletters of the Pineywoods Native Plant Center here (2002-2005) - which was discontinued and that information incorporated into our SFA Gardens Newsletters.
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Parent, community meetings set for Center ISD athletes
Mon, 09/10/2018 - 9:47am
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Center ISD Roughrider parent and community meetings are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday of this week.
The CHS girl athletes meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, in the Center High cafeteria, while the session for Center High boy athletes is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10.
All Center Middle School athletics is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, in the Center Middle School Auditorium.
The weekly session of "Coffee With the Coach" for this week only has been cancelled. The sessions are normally held at 6:30 a.m., at the Center ISD Administration Building.


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San Francisco Events in February 2019
San Francisco events in February 2019 include Valentine's Day Cruise, Hamilton at the Orpheum Theater, Golden State Warriors basketball games, and the Chronicle Wine Tasting event. This is also the month for the Chinese New Year's Parade & Festival, the SF Writer's Conference, and the Indie Film Festival.
Valentine's Day Sunset Cruise
A very romantic and memorable way to treat your honey on Valentine's Day is by taking a sunset cruise around the SF Bay. This 3-hour cruise leaves Pier 40 around 4:30pm and returns around 7 or 7:30pm on Thursday, February 14.
You will cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset and raise your glass of champagne for a toast. The cruise also includes tasty appetizers as well as an assortment of beer, white wine, and champagne (for those over 21). You can also enjoy soda and water.
Tickets start at $95 per person (plus booking fees).
Hamilton at the Orpheum Theater
Dates: 2/12 – 9/8 One of the biggest San Francisco events in February is the Broadway hit Hamilton.
It's the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of our founding fathers. In this musical, his story is told through song and rap with a vibrant cast of characters.
It's won dozens of awards including the Tony Award for Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Book of a Musical. It also won the Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album and many others.
This is a hot ticket, so make sure to pick up yours today.
Golden State Warriors Basketball
Dates: 2/2, 2/6, 2/10, 2/12, 2/21, & 2/23 You'll find Warriors pride all over the SF Bay Area in support of the team that became last year's NBA Champions again.
Join in on the hype at one of the home games this month at the Oakland Coliseum. Watch them take on teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, and the Houston Rockets.
This is one of the San Francisco events in February you do not want to miss!
Chronicle Wine Tasting
Date: Saturday, 2/16 Wine lovers must not miss this wonderful opportunity!
The Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting Event is the largest event in the world celebrating American varieties of wine.
Spend this Saturday afternoon at the Fort Mason Center sampling the best wines in over 100 categories (selected from more than 5,000 submissions!).
Along with your wine samples, you'll have the chance to try savory meats, exotic oils, handcrafted cheeses, and amazing desserts.
Chinese New Year Parade & Festival
Dates: 2/23 (Parade), 2/2 – 3/3 (All Events) The Chinese New Year celebration in San Francisco is a long running tradition that boasts one of the biggest parades of its kind in the world.
Held in the vibrant Chinatown community, the festivities include lion dancers, giant dragons, traditional drums and firecrackers, colorful decorations, and much more.
In addition to the parade, you'll find the Miss Chinatown USA pageant, a flower market, a 10K run, and other activities for several weeks.
SF Writer's Conference
Dates: 2/14 – 2/17 This is one of the San Francisco events in February that is a special treat for those who love writing–the 16th Annual Writers Conference.
Seek advice from over 100 bestselling authors, literary agents, editors, and publishers from major publishing sources, as well as experts on self-publishing, book promotion, social media, and more.
The keynote speeches, classes, and networking events all take place at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero hotel over these four days. Also look out for after-hours open mics, poetry happenings, and pitch contests.
SF Indie Fest
Dates: 1/31 – 2/14 If you get tired of Hollywood blockbuster movies and appreciate a good independent film, these first two weeks of February in San Francisco are a real treat.
The annual SF Indie Fest, now in its 21st year, celebrates independent, alternative films and filmmakers.
During these two weeks, you'll have the chance to watch nearly 80 original works, mostly screened at the Brava Theater and the Roxie Theater in SF.


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I saw this ad on The Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog, and I thought I should share. It aired (or airs?) in Scotland!
Breast is best!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Awesome commercial
I saw this ad on The Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog, and I thought I should share. It aired (or airs?) in Scotland!
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This thing would never air in the US. First, some people would consider it disgusting. (In our Baywatch culture.)
Second, the formula lobby would fight it. (Remember the NIH ads promoting breastfeeding that the formula industry managed to pull? They showed a bottle nipple and an asthma inhaler as almost one-and-the-same.)
And mostly, people get so defensive and irate about the formula vs. breast milk issue that there might be a riot. It wouldn't air in the interest of public safety. :)
I am still breastfeeding my son who turns one this week. I cannot tell you how many people say, "Are you STILL doing THAT?" My mom asked yesterday if I'll finally be quitting this week since my son turns one. My girlfriends... well, they're not much better. It would be nice to have a bit more breastfeeding support out there. Ads like this would help to normalize breastfeeding and increase general public support for it. Maybe someday our government will do stuff like this. Do you think Hillary breastfed? Would having a woman in high office help or hinder this effort? Or, maybe it depends on the woman.
- Monday, June 16, 2008 at 9:46:00 AM CDT
- Maria said...
@rebecca-- I hear you! People started asking me around 9 months when I was going to "quit that." Well, we're about to hit 18 months. I won't lie. It's not always easy, but I still would not trade it for the world! Oh, and I do remember the NIH ads that the formula lobby fought and won.
On the positive side, my extended nursing has opened a lot of my friend's eyes to nursing. They ask a lot of questions, and I am happy to answer them. It helps that I am the first in our group to have a baby though. If only one of them nurses for a year, I will be so happy!
I do think Hillary breastfed. She was a hippy... it only seems natural. ;-) LOL! As far as hinder/help, I think it depends on the woman. An advocate for bf, who is not pushy and acknowledges the need for formula in some cases, certainly could go a long ways towards re-normalizing bf.
Wow... long response, but i'm glad you're sticking around! :)
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When Elon Musk gets compared to Tony Stark, the fictional magnate who becomes Ironman, it's because of his larger-than-life persona and penchant for making magical things happen through technology. Musk did it in 2008 with the first modern long-range electric car, Tesla's Roadster, and most recently by landing a rocket on a drone ship in the middle of the ocean. For even the most successful inventor-entrepreneurs, that would be a lifetime's work, not to mention plenty challenging. Yet Musk went and announced something yesterday that is quite likely going to prove an order of magnitude more difficult. His ability to pull it off may end up determining whether his work is mostly lost to history -- not unlike his company's namesake Nikola Tesla -- or whether he joins the pantheon of industrial giants like Ford and Carnegie.
Elon: The man and his dream
When Musk laid out his "master plan" a decade ago, he included the now famous step after the Model S:
Use that money to build an even more affordable car
The Model 3 is the "more affordable car" that Musk dreamed of back then but not even he forecast that 325,000 would be ordered in the first week it went on sale. Tesla had long been planning an ambitious trajectory of >50% increases in production each year to achieve a 500,000 vehicle annual output by 2020. With Model 3 due in late 2017, however, that would put next year's production somewhere around 150,000 -- far too low to even dent the backlog of reservations for the car. That's even more true when you consider that Tesla should be easily selling more than 100,000 of the Model S and X combined by next year.
The only way to satisfy the demand for Model 3 would be to build enough vehicles in 2018 to fulfill at least all the orders placed so far. And to do that, well, Tesla would need to hit its 2020 production goal two full years ahead of schedule. So Musk decided Tesla would do just that. In the shareholder letter accompanying yesterday's earnings announcement, the company admitted it would not be easy:
Increasing production fivefold over the next two years will be challenging and will likely require some additional capital, but this is our goal and we will be working hard to achieve it.
Challenge, accepted
To call that an understatement is, well, an understatement. In the same letter, Tesla reiterated that production in 2016 would be between 80,000 and 90,000 cars. It should be noted that in the company's history so far it has (1) tended to deliver on the low end of production forecasts and (2) never come remotely close to delivering a new product on schedule. But let's break down the task ahead of Tesla in terms of both those components.
The company claims it will exit the second quarter at 2,000 vehicles per week. In 2018, it will need to average close to 10,000 vehicles per week with roughly two weeks of plant closures over the course of the year. Given that 10,000 average, Tesla needs to increase production fivefold from the midpoint of 2016 to the midpoint of 2018. How hard is that? Well the company will more or less have doubled production between the middle of 2015 and 2016, going from 1,000 to 2,000 cars each week if this quarter's goal is achieved. To get to 10,000 in 2 years, all Tesla has to do is grow by 2.25x each of the next two years. That doesn't sound entirely impossible, right?
Of course, if you look at it in terms of units rather than proportion it's more daunting. Adding 1,000 vehicles is a week is one thing. Adding 2,500 per week next year and then 5,500 more in 2018 is quite another.
But let's look at this another way. Musk went into some detail on the earnings call explaining that Tesla will hold parts suppliers to a mid-year deadline for Model 3 next year while still targeting a "late 2017" volume production date. "The reason is that even if 99% of the internally produced items and supplier items are available on July 1, we still cannot produce the car because you cannot produce a car that is missing 1% of its components," he said.
So surely that means Tesla will make just a few Model 3 sedans next year, right? Not according to Musk: "[A]s a rough guess, I would say we would aim to produce 100,000 to 200,000 Model 3s in the second half of next year. That's my expectation right now," he explained. The midpoint of that range is more vehicles than Tesla has produced in its entire history so far.
All hands on deck
But so far, mostly this is a discussion of numbers. Consider what actually has to happen for Model 3 to be delivered in the hundreds of thousands come 2018.
Parts: As alluded to above by Musk, automobiles are unique like snowflakes. Musk referred to Model 3 having "several thousand unique components" which must be sourced from outside or created inside Tesla. Each must be designed, tested, validated and produced in quantity. How many is that? Musk said 6,000-7,000 parts that were just for Model 3. (Yikes!)
Batteries: The Reno, Nev. Gigafactory was originally slated to reach full capacity around 2020, in line with the original 500,000 car production goal. Musk has previously pointed out that Model 3 required a "fully operational" Gigafactory to achieve its production goals. Subtract two years not just from Tesla's car plant ramp up, but also from the Gigafactory build out. (Yikes!!)
Capital: The shareholder letter warned that Tesla, which isn't especially cash rich at $1.44 billion, will need more money to achieve its new goals. "Given our plans to advance our 500,000 total unit build plan, essentially doubling the prior growth plan, we are re-evaluating our level of capital expenditures, but expect it will be about 50% higher than our previous guidance of $1.5 billion for 2016," it read. (Yikes!!!) Figure that number will rise further still in 2017 on parts orders, inventory, and costs related to the Gigafactory. Tesla hopes eventually that cash flow will fund capital expenses, but that won't be realistic until at least later in 2018.
Personnel: None of this will be easy without a fully staffed factory and strong leadership. The former is an area Tesla seems to be working on already. But low unemployment in the San Francisco Bay Area (where Tesla's plant is located) may make it challenging to fully staff up multiple shifts in the coming year at wages the company is comfortable paying. The latter was made more challenging this week as Tesla announced two vice presidents were leaving the company. Greg Reichow, who heads production, is taking an extended leave of absence, while Josh Ensign, the manufacturing lead, is departing entirely. (Yikes!!!!) Whether these two were the right men to ramp up production rapidly or not, replacing experienced hands with new ones won't make achieving Tesla's goals easier.
Words to live by
In its brief history, Tesla has shown itself adept at producing a desirable, all-electric vehicle with some unique features like upgradability via software. It has mainstreamed EVs into the luxury sector and put fear into Audi, BMW, and Mercedes. But for all that, it hasn't proved especially good at building cars quickly nor exceptionally well -- at least not early in the life of a new model.
The Model S had a series of problems when it launched and the Model X has been somewhat plagued by issues from fit and finish to problems with its falcon-wing doors. None of this is news to Musk, of course. But it's not stopping him from essentially saying that's going to change with Model 3.
"The S was the first car we really designed ourselves, and it was all about just trying to make the car work in the first place. X was basically built off of the S platform, but then even more complicated, so unfortunately even harder to make," he said. "The Model 3 is the first car Tesla is creating that is designed to be easy to make."
And he doubled down on what that means, explaining that Tesla plans on being regarded as highly for building vehicles as it is for designing them. "[I] want to emphasize some comments that I made earlier," he said on the earnings call. "Tesla is really hell-bent on being the world's best at manufacturing. Like this is a big deal. And I think it's the right thing to do because what we're trying to do is get as many electric cars on the road as possible."
So not only is Tesla now targeting 500,000 cars in 2018. It's planning on doubling that figure yet again by 2020, with a 1,000,000 vehicle-per-year target at decade's end. If Musk and Tesla get there, it will not only cement their legend in the annals of business it will meaningfully change the trajectory of EV adoption around the world. How's Decarbonizer for a superhero name?


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Has any UK trained Physiotherapy graduate successfully went through the registration process with APC the Australian Physio Council with or without taking their exam?
I would love to practice in Australia but I am a bit clueless where to start now.
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| Blindsided | Sense of Place | The 937 Gallery | paper, live plants, dirt |48"w x 24"d x 72"h | 2009
Blindsided illustrated the feeling of being blindsided (from the receiver's perspective) during the opening night of the Sense of Place exhibition. Live plants were placed on the upper tier of a paper structure and watered. Over the course of three hours, the plants slowly sank through the first tier and fell to the second tier. Five of the plants fell at a breakneck speed from the first tier, breaking through the second tier and landed brutally in the dirt below. The others landed on second tier and repeated process of slowly sinking through the waterlogged paper before dropping softly to the dirt.


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Sitting here in a hotel room in a small rural Pennsylvania town wishing I were at home and that I wasn't having the irritation and swelling issue. No, I have no desire to play with, fondle, or otherwise touch my unlocked penis. It is this unnerving feeling of being away from MrsL.
I have read many great blog post about developing a "dependence" on being near their spouse/KH by guys who have been at this much longer than MrsL and me. It seems I have found that dependence issue is real. I haven't had to travel in nearly a month and could touch, hug, and feel MrsL's energy at any time. We have already had a FaceTime conversation and she is texting me about being naked and tied to the bed with her running her fingers all over my taut body. It is helping…but not the same!
How does one develop a dependence like this? I can still function and do my job so it is not something that is going to impact my job but I feel flat. This morning, she got up with me and even made it a point to give me a nice little teasing send off. She was still laying in bed naked as I got dressed. After I was dressed, she motioned me to the bed, undid my belt, and sucked on my rapidly growing shaft until I she was satisfied. I was buzzing, for lack of a better word, for several seconds after she hopped out of bed leaving me on the edge of cumming. That feeling lasted until I got to the airport.
All I know is I can't wait to get back Thursday morning! That two week trip to Europe is lurking in the back of my mind. 😦


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California is famed for its radiant sunshine, glittering beaches and wealth of vibrant attractions at every turn, and so action-packed itineraries are the order of the day. Families are also amazed to discover the impressive array of family-friendly facilities available even before you've set foot out of the fabulous luxury hotels. Exceeding every expectation for a typical children's club, our selection of California's finest family hotels feature activities, facilities and once-in-a-lifetime experiences to turn your child's California dreaming into a glittering reality. With such an impeccable array of exciting, invigorating and absolutely unforgettable activities on offer, we can help you get the most out of your luxury California holiday by highlighting some of the most prestigious experiences available.
The Resort at Pelican Hill, Orange County
The Resort at Pelican Hill is dedicated to showing guests that 'perfection is possible'. It is hard to think of a more ideal setting for the perfect luxury family beach holiday than the beguiling Newport Beach but it is the endless array of family activities available within this renowned resort that wins guests over time after time. Starting with Camp Pelican for guests aged 4 to 12 years old, each week day has a distinct theme ranging from 'Space Exploration', 'Under the Sea' and 'Murdock's Carnival'. Everything from magic shows, bubble jet fountains and an exclusive clubhouse filled with inspiring activities ensures your young ones are guaranteed to love their luxury Newport Beach adventure. Latitude is designed for teens aged between 13 and 17 years old, seeking some independence and entertainment during your luxury family holiday. Teen travellers can enjoy a specialist spa experience, coastal photo hike, karaoke night, computer game challenges and a unique 'Wifi Party' designed for budding DJs and would-be film buffs. For adventurous adolescents, The Resort at Pelican Hill's expert team also offer energising outdoor camps including surfing, kayaking and hiking tours for a truly thrilling adventure guaranteed to be the highlight of your child's summer. With so many beautiful beaches and sun-drenched towns within easy reach of The Resort at Pelican Hill, you can uncover some of California's most captivating highlights, as a family, and hit the surf together for some authentic-American family fun.
The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Dana Point
Not content with their reputation as one of the world's most luxurious hotel brands for grown up travellers, Ritz-Carlton ensure even the youngest guests are indulged beyond their wildest dreams. This summer The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel is offering some of California's best family holiday experiences, and there is sure to be something to tempt your young travellers away from the electronics and back to nature. Starting with a world-class partnership with surfing super-brand Billabong, your water babies can learn to surf under the watchful eyes of seasoned professionals, in a true surfer's paradise. Staying on those glorious golden sands, the hotel's Beach Butler service is a perfect way to indulge and experience a day on the A-List. Your personal Beach Butler will organise your transportation to Salt Creek Beach and take all of the stress out of a day in the sun by setting up your beach chairs, umbrellas, towels and sunscreen. Should you choose to turn the day into a beach picnic, your Beach Butler can prepare food and beverages for the whole family upon request. The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, also offer a special Eco-Activities programme that includes whale watching tours, unique excursions to local points of interest and a hands-on 'learn through experience' lead by expert ecologists. Other not-to-be-missed activities include the Creative Kitchen, based in the resort's fragrant organic gardens, Thursday Night Movies by the Pool, including complimentary popcorn and soft drinks, plus outdoor firepits for roasting smores.
Beach Village at The Del, San Diego
The iconic red turrets and elegant Victorian architecture of 'The Del' make this fabulous resort something of a local landmark on San Diego's beachfront. Equally noteworthy is the exemplary dedication to impeccable service and family-friendly hospitality. Upon arrival, every child will receive a signature DelVenture Survival Pack containing exclusive amenities and a Scavenger Hunt Map for use within the resort. Enjoy an active day in the California sunshine by cycling around the charming village of Coronado on one of the resort's rental bikes, scavenger hunting, sailing lessons, speedboat rental or fishing. For a more sedate pace, families can rent a poolside cabana. A nod to California's luxury lifestyle, these ultra-cool contemporary cabanas come complete with L-shaped sofas, large televisions, a fridge stocked with soft drinks, an amenities basket and fresh fruit will be delivered at midday. If your young travellers would prefer some American independence, The Del's dedicated Kidtopia activity centre is brimming with enticing activities whilst the DelVenture children's club is available for guests aged 4 to 12 years of age and hosts plenty of supervised activities guaranteed to have them happily worn out by bedtime in your luxury beach villa.
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore, Santa Barbara
Rather than spending your luxury California holiday organising activities and booking events for the whole family to enjoy, why not leave it to the experts? At Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore in Santa Barbara, a dedicated concierge is on hand to create a customised activity itinerary for your family. Once you've met the friendly and helpful concierge to discuss your family's interests, they will compile a bespoke diary of activities exclusively for you. It is up to you how you spend your days and there are a vibrant variety of activities both on and off site, whilst children aged between 5 and 12 years old are invited to enjoy a range of complimentary activities within the plush resort grounds. Located on the 'American Riviera', Four Seasons The Biltmore Santa Barbara boasts some of the finest outdoor activities including horseback riding, mountain biking, kayaking tours or botanical walking tours. The resplendent resort also offers many exclusive experiences just for families, including olive oil blending, smores making, drive-in movie night and a juice bar dedicated to providing energising, healthy refreshments for the whole family. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara also features a 'Kids Outdoor Fun Zone' designed to entertain guests of all ages with sporting activities, outdoor games and even a pizza ordering service! The legendary Four Seasons hospitality is world renowned for making every guest feel like a star and their endless array of fabulous family facilities is sure to add the all important five-star finish to your luxury beach holiday.
The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe
A luxury family holiday to Lake Tahoe is a real feast for the senses, with stunningly scenic backdrops, fresh open air and endless space to explore. With nature and adventure at the heart of this incredible region, it is understandable that our luxury featured resorts are rich in outdoor activities that uncover Lake Tahoe's tantalising wonders. At Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, families can enjoy exploring the great outdoors in any way they choose; from hiking, cycling or admiring the mesmerising mountain views from the great Lake itself by enjoying the resort's renowned watersports. Exclusively for children The Ritz Kidz seasonal programme incorporates the best culinary, creative, sports and recreational facilities to ensure every child can enjoy a thrilling day's play in a truly unforgettable setting. The Ritz Kidz Summer Programme is offered daily from 9am to 4pm for children aged 5 to 12 years old. Additionally, the resort's unique game's arcade is home to plenty of iconic games, with a special 'Family Night' hosted here every Friday from 6pm. It is a traditional American adventure to camp at Lake Tahoe but the indulgent luxury of your Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe guestroom is sure to make it impossible to part with all your home comforts. As a perfect compromise, The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offer a unique 'Indoor Campout' experience that combines the magic of camping with signature Ritz-Carlton style and comfort. Designed for children aged 4 to 8 years old, the Indoor CampOut package includes a 4'x4' tent complete with Ritz-Carlton linens and featherbed, camp light, teddy bear and a smores kit that can be enjoyed by the whole family at the Fire Pit – as you can imagine, this activity is hugely popular all year round and we recommend booking well in advance.
Carmel Valley Ranch, Carmel
Where to begin? Being set in nearly five-hundred acres of lush Californian countryside, you'd expect a fair few outdoor activities exclusively designed for families but Carmel Valley Ranch surpasses every expectation. Just about every activity and interest is catered to in the sublime 'Play for All Ages' Programme but the essence of these unbeatable activities is 'discovery'; Carmel Valley Ranch seeks to open young guests up to the beauty of nature and aid their understanding of their own abilities by introducing them to a range of activities they might not have experienced before. From spending the day as a beekeeper, to getting up close with the ranch's family of chickens, expert equine lessons, bird walks to archery; this is a real opportunity for young guests to try it all! The best way to get to know the ranch is by booking on to one of the three hiking tours, which vary in length and level of difficulty, then decide which of the many activities appeal to your family. Spend the day as a budding naturalist and learn about the ranch's rich flora and fauna or live like Bear Grylls by exploring the property with a guide and foraging for edible foods ready for a ranch buffet that night. The Ranch Hands Kids Club takes care of the sporting fun with swimming, tennis, golf and music tuition packed into a fun day that includes a freshly prepared lunch. Parents can enjoy an evening to themselves during the weekly 'Kids Night Out' event that includes dinner, games, movies, arts and crafts, ping pong, foosball, Wii games, and more! With five-hundred acres of fun, there's no such thing as being bored on this luxury beach holiday!
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Welcome to Plymouth Britain's Ocean City!
Nestling between the sea and rivers on three sides, you won't find a better mix of town, coast and country...
2015 promises to be an exciting year with a jam packed calendar of events, live music, arts, dance, food festivals, cycling, fireworks and more! A real mixture of heritage, culture, nature and style, Plymouth is the city to be in.
Centre stage this year will be the return of MTV Crashes to Plymouth Hoe in July, a chance to see international music artists take Plymouth by storm. After the huge success of last year we expect MTV crashes 2015 to be bigger and better.
This June welcomes a two day Armed Forces weekend extravaganza. Saturday's Armed Forces Day will be showcasing The Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Veterans, Emergency Services and Support Services. Activities will include, air and arena displays, military vehicles, marching bands and live music, throughout the day. The evening main stage programme will be a dynamic line up of live bands.
Sunday will see the return of the Royal Naval Volunteer Band Association Festival, for the first time in over a decade. In the morning the ten competing military bands will perform their marching displays in the arena on The Hoe and in the afternoon they will take to the main stage to showcase their individual band performances.
Where there is music there's dance! In July Plymouth also hosts The National Youth Dance Festival – U.Dance 2015. Youth Dance England in partnership with Plymouth Dance is presenting three vibrant and distinctive performances at Theatre Royal Plymouth, each showcasing work by some of the best youth dance groups from across the UK. There will also be live dance happening as part of the festival across the city including Plymouth Hoe and the City Centre Piazza.
Later this summer sees the return of the world famous British Firework Championships for its 19th showdown in August. An annual event, visitors from far and wide visit to watch two days of spectacular displays from British pyrotechnic companies, set in the natural amphitheatre of Plymouth Hoe – with the Red Arrows and twister pyrotechnic display team taking to the skies at this year's event it's a must see.
Plymouth offers something for everyone with plenty of things to see and do. Take a walk along the waterfront on Plymouth's Hoe, enjoy some award winning seafood on the historic Barbican, or visit one of its cosmopolitan bars and listen to some live music nestled within the cobbled streets of Sutton Harbour.
During your visit to Plymouth's waterfront explore by foot or if you're feeling energetic hire a bike and cycle around the city visiting, the fashionable Royal William Yard and its many restaurants and bars, a favourite for foodies.
For those seeking adventure you can take to the water on a scenic boat trip from The Barbican and Sutton Harbour, staying close to the Plymouth coast or sail across to Cornwall visiting Cawsands or Mount Edgecumbe Country Park.
Looking for a faster pace? Head to the City Centre where 2015 promises food festivals, markets, live dance and a calendar of events on the City Centre piazza. Surrounded by independent shops, high-street stores and the acclaimed Drake Circus Shopping Centre you will be in the right place for some retail therapy.
With a year this packed with exciting events in Plymouth you won't want to be anywhere else in 2015!
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Cancer Research UK is urging people to find at least six people they want to spend the night with – all in a good cause.
The charity is encouraging friends, families, colleagues and clubs to get together and enter Buckingham's Relay For Life, a unique celebration of life and hope which unites communities to help beat over 200 types of cancer.
Teams of between six and 15 people, of all ages and all levels of fitness, are needed to take part at Bourton Meadow Academy over the weekend of July 9 and 10.
Participants are asked to raise as much money as possible in the months leading up to the Relay, through fundraising activities and securing donations.
Cancer Research UK Relay for Life volunteers Linda Woodham, Aimee Britton and Sophie Britton set up their stall in Buckingham town centre last Saturday, to tell people about the event, which takes place on alternate years.
And the team will be holding a meeting for prospective teams at 7.30pm on Thursday, January 28, at the Old Gaol.
Aimee Britton, volunteer chairman of Buckingham Relay For Life, said: "Relay For Life is a great way to spend time with your friends, family and colleagues while raising money for a truly worthwhile cause."
During the Relay itself, team members take it in turns to walk round a track while everyone else enjoys a wide range of fun activities on offer.
As Relay For Life is non-stop through the night, those team members not on the track can take turns to rest, eat or sleep in their nearby tents.
As dusk falls, the atmosphere quietens as the Candle of Hope ceremony begins.
This is the most poignant part of Relay For Life, when specially made Candle of Hope bags decorated with messages in memory or in celebration of loved ones are filled with sand and lit up with candles around the school field.
This is the sixth time Relay For Life has taken place in Buckingham.
Aimee said: "More than one in three people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their lives. Taking part in Relay For Life is about being part of a community united in the belief that it can make a difference and help beat cancer."
For more information, visit www.relayforlifebuckingham.org.uk, or call 07811 389791 or drop in to the Old Gaol at 7.30pm next Thursday.


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"I think that our country is being colonized (…) economically, religiously and migratory by the migrants who arrive on our soil", the president of Debout France told his host. He said he would like "the French to react," and deplored the "hundreds of Salafist mosques" being erected in France.
"I feel that the French must be proud to be French, at some point they must say stop," he added. One of the other guests invited by Laurent Ruquier, the black singer Angélique Kidjo, was outraged.
"It's terrible to hear people who want to govern this country speak of unity, while in fact you divide," she told Nicolas Dupont-Aignan. To wild applause of the public, she continued: "You telling us that France is being colonized, is an insult".
Dupont-Aignan ran for President of France in 2012 and 2017 and endorsed the runner-up Marine Le Pen in the 2017 second round. He is closely linked to the European political party Europeans United for Democracy.
"I love France, I say today that the policy that is being waged is destroying our country and leading the French to mass poverty. Loving France is defending it and it is dying for it," Dupont-Aignan had tweeted earlier.
Tensions were evident during the interview on France2, when Nicolas Dupont-Aignan reminded his critics of "the beautiful neighbourhoods" in which they live. "If I had been elected in 2017, I would have allowed the migrant camps to be set up in the Luxembourg Gardens," the politician mocked some of the invitees who own expensive apartments near the gardens, but he was quickly silenced.
Visibly very angry, the wealthy black singer denied that she belonged to a "small class" of privileged people.
Laurent Ruquier, also very angry, screamed rudely at his conservative guest: "Shut up!"
Ruquier added: "You have to wait 25 minutes (…) and you're worse than Ms. Le Pen!" Finally, another guest Bernie Bonvoisin, insulted the president of Debout France: "You have ruined this for everyone here!".
The issue of immigration was at the forefront during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron – his first official meeting – at the Vatican on Tuesday.
Macron and Pope Francis met in the Vatican library for the longest conversation between Francis and a head of state, AFP reported.
The pope has never met any president or head of state for longer than 50 minutes. He spoke to Macron for 57 minutes.
Former US president Barack Obama spent 50 minutes and his successor Donald Trump 30 minutes with the pontiff.
This week, as if on cue, street artist Banksy murals popped up all over Paris city centre promoting immigration, a gay lifestyle and open borders.
According to the editor of an art website Artistik Rezo, Nicolas Laugero Lasserre: "It's an extraordinary chance to have Banksy in Paris. As always his interventions arrive at a key political moment, urging citizens and government to change the paradigm on the migration issue."
The first work appeared on June 20 – World Refugee Day – a Jewish holiday.
"Art experts" hope the works are a criticism of negative attitudes toward migration, the London newspaper, Metro reported.
One mural depicts a black child spray painting pink floral wallpaper over a black swastika, while another by the anonymous Bristol-based artist, depicts Napoleon as he crosses the Alps heading for Italy in 1800. The mural is a pastiche of an historic painting by Jean-Louis David, one of the most iconic in French 19th-century art, as Napoleon's head is covered in an Islamic veil.
Eritrean refugees told AFP that Banksy was trying to help them. He has indeed openly been a long-time supporter of the migrant cause.
The Socialist mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, praised Banksy's intervention on Monday. "Sometimes an image is worth a thousand words. Humanity and pragmatism rather than populism," she tweeted.


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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday Stealing meme
Judd Corizan at Sunday Stealing hosts a weekly event in which he "steals" memes from other websites (and credits them). It's a fun and easy way to find a variety of things to write about and people to meet. I'm doing this today because I have writer's block; I want to write about anything and hopefully get the words flowing again. Is this kind of question-and-answer thing below intereting to you? Be honest - I really want to know!
1. What's for breakfast? Cinnamon roll and diet coke. I know.
2. Do you read a newspaper daily? Used to - now I read online.
3. What do you do when you can't sleep? Drink milk - I was surprised by how much it helps.
4. Say a word that sums up your mood. Rollercoastery!
5. Do you remember your dreams? Usually - last night I dreamed of my favorite dog Chester, who died about a year ago. The night before I dreamed I was pulled over by the cops - can't remember why.
6. Name something from your dream last night. Can't remember - I just know I dreamed of him - you ever have that feeling, like someone is very close to you when you wake up and you know you dreamt of them but can't remember the dream? I just remembered - I dreamed of my former students last night, too - I've been thinking of them lately with the kick-off of a new school year.
7. Name a food that describes you. Chocolate - all ranges of sweetness, bitterness and nuttiness!
8. Today you are wearing: Clothes. Maybe tomorrow I'll try the drapes.
9. What's in your pockets? Only lint. :(
10. Did you sing in the shower today? I haven't showered today!
11. What's the last song you heard? Theme song/whistle from Andy Griffith - Grandpa's watching him now. No, I don't know what episode and I'm not going to ask!
12. Looking forward to the holidays? Always! I've even started thinking of what to get people for Christmas.
13. Where do you want to be this instant? Ooh...somewhere foreign, quiet, and peaceful.
14. What's for lunch? Cereal. Maybe. I'll throw some fruit in it.
15. What's something you would like to do soon? Pay off my student loans and credit cards and travel around the world.
16. Reading anything now? What is it? Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss - highly recommended by my brother. So far so good!
17. What's for dinner? Why are you so obsessed with my meal plans?!
18. A favorite part of the day is: Waking up and greeting Grandpa
19. Are you happy? Haven't been much lately, but it's getting better.
20. Guess how many people will do Sunday Stealing this weekend? 37-ish
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In the video, the team, who previously worked on Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag confirms a number of new details that had been widely rumored but not yet officially confirmed. That includes many of the changes to gameplay that will bring the series more in line with action-RPGs than standard action games, as well as the more robust open world on offer. For example, there's now a full day-night cycle, and the people you will encounter in the world follow their own routines, going out during the day and returning home to sleep. The old minimap is gone too, but you'll now be able to send out an eagle to scout your surroundings.
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Discussion in 'Grundy's Guide to Scientology' started by grundy, Jul 15, 2008.
LBV is going to answer this one. So wait for comments till he posts please.
What is a pc folder (and the other types of personal data kept by Scientology)?
This is a "basics of Scientology" post for the benefit of those who may not have experienced the full gory from the inside.
A pc (short for preclear, a person on their way to Clear) folder is a folded piece of cardboard that fits legal size papers in it. It is made of cheap cardboard or, in case of more professional outfits, proper folders are bought and custom printed.
The cover of the folder has the name of the person, their case level (where they are on the Bridge, the steps from human to OT) the number of the folder and the starting and ending dates of that folder. Color flash designations (stripes of different color) are included in the corner of folders that are Clear or higher; folders of higher levels are confidential to lower level people. The data is duplicated on the spine of the folder. The folder is kept shut by a rubber band. Urgent instructions meant to be acted upon within 24 hours are clipped on the outside of the folder, written on a red piece of cardboard ("red tag"). Other color designations exist.
Inside the folder, clipped to the inside front cover is the persons C/S, i.e. the program that the Case Supervisor has written for him (it generally follows the Bridge, but more often than not is riddled with a number of "correction" actions). There are other summary-type documents that go inside the front cover, such as "folder error summary" (a report made by another person reviewing the content for auditor errors).
The bulk of the content of the pc folder are session worksheets. They go in with the most recent on top, in date sequence.
After each session or at the end of the day, the auditor fills in an "Auditor's Report Form" which summarizes the session for the Case Supervisor. After session and an examination (E-meter check), the folder goes to the C/S.
Both auditing sessions and security checking sessions go in the same folder. The difference is that sec checks get an additional summary report sent to the person's ethics folder, cc:ing ethics personnel, seniors, RTC, etc.
Another item that goes into the pc folder is O/W writeups. Overt/withhold writeups are an ethics action a person can be ordered to do, detailing with complete specifics every overt (crime) or withhold (keeping something secret) he or she has committed against Scientology or another subject.
Ethics reports that someone considers are actionable from a technical point of view (in addition to ethics) can go in a pc folder.
Originations by the person to the C/S or the Examiner (the person who does an after-session E-meter check) about his own case go there.
Word clearing and False Data Stripping (another piece of LRH study tech which aims to rid the person of ideas contrary to LRH's) worksheets go in the folder. This is because of the LRH idea that all overts trace back to misunderstood words and that errors in word clearing should be fixed in auditing.
Active folders are kept in a lockable room in the auditing area.
Inactive folders are kept in a room or storage usually referred to as the "folder tank." All folders are kept, including those of deceased persons, ex-Scientologists and declared SPs. They are never given to the person leaving the Church nor destroyed even if they ask for it, but are archived for future use.
Personal information retained by the organization doesn't end there. Similar folders with different content exists for each individual for different purposes;
There is one in the Ethics Section of the organization called the "ethics folder," filled with Knowledge Reports (Scientology ethics report) and other ethics issues.
One in the Personnel Section called the "personnel folder," (for staff only) filled with personnel data and statistics.
A "student file" is kept in the course administration area for each person, and contains checksheets, essays, diagrams, exams and other study-related material.
"Central files folder" exists for any public who has ever contacted the org with all correspondence and data on their training and auditing.
And nowadays there are computerized data bases, ranging from personnel data at org level to continental and international management data files to files for each Scientologist or perceived enemy of Scientology in OSA and RTC data files.


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It was still dark when we left our guest house (Hak's House) at dawn for the temples. The tuktuk driver was already there, waiting.
We bought temple passes at $40 each good for 3 days and had our picture taken for the id.
Our first stop, of course, was Angkor Wat, the grandest and most famous of all the temples. I was pretty excited as I glimpsed it from afar. A lot of people were already by the lake, waiting for the sun to come up so they could get the perfect shot. We just went ahead and explored.
|The most famous angle of Angkor Wat.
Some areas were also off limits, like the very narrow stairs leading to the central temple. Still, we had a great time exploring the structure and taking photos of apsara carvings. Our better pictures were taken at the temple's rear because there were no green nets and the towers were visible.
|The highest temple
|East gate
|Angkor Wat from behind
|An eerie hallway
Some distance away from the main temple was a path leading to a smaller, ancient ruin. I don't know what it was for but we also took photos. There was a lake and several monkeys wandered freely.
|Keep all dangling objects close!
|Ruins directly behind Angkor Wat
After having breakfast at one of the eateries, we looked for our tuktuk. He brought us to the Angkor Thom south gate where several huge stone figures were lined up. They were supposed to be carrying a naga, depicting the "Churning of the Sea" myth. The gate itself had 4 faces, each facing one of the cardinal directions.
|Stone figures line the sides of the gate
|Angkor Thom South gate
The next temple we visited was the magnificent Bayon temple. This was the temple with the huge stone faces and one that really looked like ruins.
|Bayon Temple
|Huge Stone faces in Bayon
Near Bayon was the Baphuon temple but we couldn't find the entrance and thought it was closed to the public.
We also visited the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, where the carvings were really amazing.
|Elephant Terrace
|Terrace of the Leper King
Next, our tuktuk took us to Ta Prohm. I was looking forward to this temple because it had huge trees whose gnarled roots curled around part of the ruins. There was also a very pictureque spot here that was used when shooting Tomb Raider.
|Ta Prohm Temple
|Still Ta Prohm
We then visited Banteay Kdei and Srang Srang, passing by Ta Keo on the way. Banteay Kdei's towers were held together by some kind of rope. This temple also had nice apsara dancer carvings. Srang Srang was a lake but rain started to pour down just as we neared it so we took shelter in some nearby souveneir shops while waiting for the rain to subside.
|Banteay Kdei
|Apsara dancers
By that time, it was already 1pm and we had nowhere left to go. So we decided to visit some of the farther temples, the Rolous Group. The Rolous Group consisted of Lo Lei, Bakong and Preah Ko.
We went to Lo Lei first. This was a small temple ruin composed of 4 red towers. Nearby, we could hear monks praying.
|Carvings from Lo Lei
Next was Bakong, the biggest and most majestic temple of the Rolous Group. It had a central tower that could be seen even from a distance.
|Bakong Temple
|View from the top
The last of the group was Preah Ko, a temple with a set of 6 towers and statues of bulls guarding them.
|The towers of Preah Ko
|Bulls guarding Preah Ko
We added $3 each to the initial agreed upon value of $15 because of the unplanned Rolous Group tour. We went back to Hak's House to rest. Hak informed us that he knew of a restaurant that had a traditional Apsara dance performance and khmer buffet for only $8. Although I originally planned to see the Apsara dance in Temple Restaurant in Pub Street because it was free, we opted to accept Hak's suggestion because of the buffet. Usually, buffets with dances cost around $12.
So that night, we were joined by one other guest, an American student by the name of Santiago. The tuktuk took us to Amazon Angkor Restaurant. We enjoyed the food and the company. Santiago had been to China and was telling stories about his trip.
|Apsara dancers from Amazon Angkor Restaurant
|Graceful and serene
The performance started off with some other traditional dancing, very similar to our own native dances so I didn't pay much attention. When the Apsara dancers finally took the stage, a lot of people got up to take photos. The dance was very graceful and deliberate. Afterwards, we were allowed to take photos with the dancers.
|The final performance
When we got back to the guest house, we exchanged facebook accounts with Santiago to keep in touch.


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So you got on Instagram or Facebook and you scrolled for 2.3 minutes and saw exactly 8 different kids at pumpkin patches with proud parents displaying all the fall adorableness. And it's totally adorable, and I love it too, and I am also thankful you were brave enough to read this- another article on pumpkin patches – despite being in pumpkin overload season.
Why did I go to a pumpkin patch might be a good question to start with. Aren't they for kids? Well sort of. But, I love being outside, my husband loves corn mazes and we both love supporting local agriculture. And hey, the neuro test that morning was a relief to be over with and we were looking for ways to celebrate.
Supporting local agriculture might not be an aspect of pumpkin patches you had thought about, but they actually provide quite a bit of revenue for agritourism.
Any of the U-pick farms, wineries, petting zoos, Christmas tree farms, or similar operations classify as agritourism and you may find some incredible experiences in your area. If you weren't familiar with agritourism, it's just farmers who wanted to take their trades and open them up to the public. Many farmers rely on the tourism revenue on top of their regular crops to make ends meet. Not every pumpkin patch will have the same level of involved agriculture; some just buy pumpkins from a farmer and place them in a fun way to explore. (still lots of fun and makes for adorable photos) Check out what is in your area! There are usually several in a given place and not all patches are farmed equal.
We scored an amazing "corn" maze (sourghum) and these two heirloom pumpkins. Wait, there are heirloom pumpkins!? Yes! And they are amazing! The one on the left is a Pennsylvania Dutch that very much resembles a butternut squash in flavor. The one on the right is called a Red Warty thing and it made some incredible pumpkin butter that night as well as a pumpkin alfredo sauce to top some sausage stuffed shells. By purchasing heirloom pumpkins we get to support agricultural heritage preservation of some exceptionally rare types.
Tyler loves pumpkin butter and I don't like paying $3 / jar so this was a fun adventure in saving money, supporting agriculture, and enjoying the majestic fall weather.
What fall adventures have you had?


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Dollar Tree Stores is no stranger to run-ins with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration over its treatment of employees. This time, the discount retailer is under fire for willfully and repeatedly exposing its workers to unsafe conditions. Notably, inspectors saw falling boxes strike an employee, and now OSHA is pushing for a penalty against Dollar Tree to the tune of $103,000.
Before this most recent incident, Dollar Tree has been…
- Fined more than $800,000 for similar OSHA violations.
- Cited for 234 safety violations.
- Accused of violating worker safety in 26 states.
As you may know, each workplace safety violation comes at a cost. For instance, Dollar General's failure to clear the work area around electrical panels is a $33,000 penalty. The improperly stored boxes? A $70,000 penalty. Because Dollar Tree's violations were deemed as "willful" – i.e., the company knew about the issue and ignored it (or just plumb didn't care) – the penalties are weighed more heavily. Ditto for repeat violations.
You may be saying to yourself, "I would never do such a thing to my employees!" And hopefully, you wouldn't because it's both illegal and expensive.
But here's the thing: during the bustle of the busy workday, it's easy to lose sight of how important and prevalent workplace safety issues are. Even though you have Workers' Compensation Insurance to cover expenses related to employee occupational injuries, the real hope is that you won't need to use that coverage. Plus more claims may mean higher Workers' Comp costs. And that's why you can't let down your guard or let things slide (e.g., leaving walkways cluttered or spills unattended).
5 Workplace Safety Don'ts
Now that you're ready to step up your efforts to keep your employees safe and your business off of OSHA's to-watch list, let's take a look at what not to do.
- Don't assume offices are inherently safe. Sure, your employees may not work in a warehouse. But offices can still pose risks to employee health. For instance, if you have workers who spend the majority of their time typing away in front of computer screens, they could be at risk for eyestrain, repetitive motion injuries, and lower back problems.
- Don't skimp on safety investments. One way to limit workplace injuries is to invest in safety gear. For example, your cleaning business may supply employees with gloves and masks to protect them from the hazards of strong cleaning agents. If you own an accounting firm, invest in split keyboards and ergonomic chairs to reduce the chance of carpal tunnel and strains.
- Don't underestimate the power of safety training. Knowing the risks is half the battle. Ensure your staff is properly trained to cut down on possible work accidents and Workers' Comp claims. For example, if you own a small restaurant, your staff should be aware that slip-and-fall injuries are common in the kitchen, and you should require that they wear shoes that offer good traction. For more tips on preventing occupational injuries, read, "How to Prevent Workers' Comp Claims."
- Don't overlook everyday dangers. As a small-business owner, you and your employees probably handle of lot of maintenance work yourselves. That means cleaning solutions, heights, and clutter can all become possible health hazards if the appropriate safety measures aren't taken. Be sure your employees know how to use cleaning solutions and ladders. Keep toxic substances properly stored, and make sure your building is ventilated.
- Don't forget to enforce safety protocol. Create written safety policies that outline how to avoid potential obstacles and injuries. Make sure your policies are in line with OSHA guidelines. For example, your policy may detail how to…
- Store heavy objects (usually, at waist-level to aid in proper lifting procedures and to avoid items falling on employees).
- Store materials in easy-to-reach places.
- Keep walkways clear of clutter and media cords.
Remember that when a workplace accident does happen, your Workers' Compensation Insurance can cover the employee's medical costs and replacement wages. Most local laws require you to keep a record of the accident for Workers' Comp filing purposes.
If you have 10 or fewer employees, you're usually not required to keep OSHA records for work accidents unless a federal department requires you to. When a workplace injury ends in a hospitalization or fatality, however, it must be reported to OSHA. To learn more, read the post, "What Is the Health and Safety Act?"


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According to this site, It's been nearly 2 years since my last post. Somehow, I consistently have several views per day and people keep looking up my Facebook page. So I guess that's pretty cool. Those who know me personally may know where I've been, for those who don't here's the abbreviated story:
I had two babies, struggled with some health issues (the babies' and mine), quit running and gained a lot of weight.
The last thing I want to do is obsess over my weight and shape, but I'm not comfortable in this limiting, bigger body and I need to get healthy so I can be a better mom. And I desperately need some accountability.
I have 90 lbs to lose.
First goal is pre-Maisie weight – 225 (25lbs lost)
Second goal is 'One'derland – 195 (55lbs lost)
Third goal is wearing my old favorite clothes – 175 (75lbs lost)
And someday, Pre-pregnancy weight – 160 (90lbs lost)
For now I don't have a grand plan. Weights and cardio at least 4 days a week and following my own meal plans – 1900 calories a day will be my initial goal. Beyond that, I'll just be making it up as I go!
Anyone who's interested in following along – what would you like to see me post about?


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Apple has ordered Coinbase to remove its crypto game War Riders from the Coinbase Wallet app for iOS. The game was removed for violating the terms of Apple's in-app purchases, there is no trading, buying, or selling of cryptocurrencies allowed in Apple apps.
War Riders is a post-apocalyptic game which allows users to collect vehicles, which are represented as crypto-collectibles (non-fungible tokens) on the blockchain. The vehicles can either be driven around or stored in a garage, where they can be converted to the app's native token BNZ.
A message claimed to be from Coinbase said it will remove the iOS version of War Riders because it's, "Not able to highlight Dapps that facilitate the purchase of digital goods." The app is still available, and War Riders were the only app listed inside the wallet with this kind of functionality.
Apple has historically taken a cautious approach when dealing with crypto. While Apple allows wallet applications, it does not allow wallet apps which allow users to buy, sell, or trade crypto within the app.
To sum it up, Apple has long had a complicated relationship with crypto in its app store. After it removed Coinbase for a time early on – Apple also removed a game that allowed users to earn Bitcoin for playing.
Apple Orders Coinbase To Remove Crypto Collectibles From Coinbase Wallet
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Today very late but I feel like I honestly have no time recently! But that means it was really creative and full of new projects time! So I hope you like it!
More advance and definitely really time consuming christening invitations. They are gorgeous and looks great but it takes ages to finish them from top to bottom! But I think it's worth it! :)
To make it I used a lot of pearlised paper bought from Paperconcept, few different types of cutting die frames (and I even managed to brake of them! plus I think after this project my Cuttlebug is slowly dying :( or at least handle!), stitched circle die, baby pram and many leaf dies :). I finished it off with beautiful flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and I've added great digi stamp from Jolagg.
Enjoy! :)


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Commercial property funds throughout Australia are leading their peers globally in terms of social and environmental responsibility and governance practices, the latest rankings suggest.
According to the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) 2017 Real-Estate Assessment involving an assessment of the environmental, social and governance performance of 850 property companies around the world representing more than $US3.7 trillion in assets, funds in Australia and New Zealand achieved the highest average score of any region in the world for the seventh year in a row.
All up, the 66 Australian and New Zealand funds came in with an average score of 73 – well above the global average of 63.
The performance of Australian funds was particularly high when it came to management (94), risks and opportunities (80), stakeholder engagement (80), monitoring and energy management systems (79) and policy and disclosure (77).
In terms of environmental performance, the 66 Australia/New Zealand funds across their portfolios:
- Slashed their carbon dioxide emissions by a total of 96,520 tonnes throughout the year – equivalent to the average emissions of 20,135 passenger cars or 4.7 per cent of their overall emissions. This compared favourably with the global average of 2.2 per cent carbon emission reductions.
- Diverted 57.1 per cent of waste (or 44,946 truckloads) from landfill, against 52.9 per cent worldwide
- Had data coverage for energy monitoring of 67.1 per cent of their properties – well above the 59.7 per cent globally.
Australian funds also excelled at stakeholder management practices.
On average, property funds in Australia engaged more actively with their employees compared with their peers on any other of the four regions considered (North America, Europe and Asia).
Australian funds were also second behind North American ones in terms of their engagement with their supply chain, tenants and the community.
They also had a strong focus on social and governance considerations.
All up, 97 per cent have a policy on diversity and equal opportunities, 94 per cent include sustainability-specific requirements in their lease contracts with tenants, and 89 per cent have a community engagement program in place.
As much as 94 per cent of the 66 Australian funds disclosed their sustainability performance to stakeholders.
Australian funds did, however, slip in terms of energy and water consumption.
Whereas their peers globally slashed energy and water consumption across their portfolios by 1.1 per cent and 0.5 per cent, the energy and water consumption of the portfolios of Australian funds edged up by 0.2 per cent and 0.7 per cent respectively.
This means that energy and water consumption across the assets of Australia's 66 funds increased by the equivalent of 687 homes and 61 Olympic sized swimming pools.
Ruben Langbroek, head of Asia Pacific at GRESB, said the push for corporate real estate sustainability was being driven by investor behaviour.
"Investor demand for transparency will further enhance how ESG-related risks are managed by Australian and New Zealand property companies and fund managers, empowering them to adopt leading sustainability practices," Langbroek said.
"Transparency on ESG performance of property companies and funds supports investors, such as superannuation funds, to make better informed decisions on where and how to allocate their capital. Importantly, it also enables them to identify material topics for engagement with their investment managers, with the aim of enhancing and protecting shareholder value."
In efforts of individual Australian funds:
- Lendlease's Australian Prime Property Fund Commercial was ranked number one of all 850 companies and funds globally. This is the third time Lendlease's fund has claimed the top spot, having achieved the same result in 2015 and 2014.
- In addition, Lendlease International Towers Sydney Trust and Lendlease One International Towers Sydney Trust were jointly named the most sustainable development funds globally, and the Asian Retail Investment Fund 1 recognised as the regional leader for the retail sector in Asia.
- Stockland was ranked first globally among listed companies for the diversified office and retail sector.
- Dexus Wholesale Property Fund was named a global sector leader for diversified office and retail groups.


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I had a fun day yesterday, we went out to eat then went and got ice cream then we rented the movie Wonder Woman and watched it. Technology did not work well with us but we finally got it to play. I must say the movie was not what I expected, but I loved it. It has a good message too. We are all powerful and we all can make a change in the world. Even though the world seems to be in commotion and we see wickedness all over, there is goodness in the world. Satan can tempt people and push them to do bad things, but people are good deep down. There is hope, love and courage that exists in so many of our hearts. And we can't give up on helping people even if they appear to be sinners.
I was supposed to go to Utah this weekend, but will go next weekend for general conference instead. I am looking forward to it. I have enjoyed translating the talks I have for general conference, and I don't have a lot this time, which is good and bad. I really tried to free time so I can translate but I was not assigned many talks. I am worried that they will need me last minute and then I will be crazy trying to finish the talks in time. I guess we will see.
I have a Syrian student in one of my classes and hopefully we can get him trained and he can help with general conference. His English is great.
I especially loved translating my friend Sharon's talk. It is so great to see her up there speaking at the Women's session of conference. She is an amazing woman and I am glad she has been called to be the first counselor in the RS general presidency.
I got my computer fixed, I am still worried about it because a new laptop should not die at the beginning. But, now that I have all the programs that I need on it and have my files there I don't want to bother taking it back. It will be such a pain. So, I am waiting and hoping it continues to work. I like how small and light it is. It is very portable and turns to an iPad which is great for traveling.
Last week we had the inauguration of President J. Eyring. His father, President Henry B. Eyring came and so did some other apostles and general authorities. I was sad that some students chose not to come. Our BYU-I center was mostly full (but not quite). We had at least 13,000 in attendance I would say. We have 18,000 students on campus, but some chose not to come. I mean how often do we get a new president at our university? I know we just got one last year, but that was a unique case. It amazed me that one building could have that many people, and within one second of Elder Oaks standing at the pulpit to speak all the 13,000 people who were there were quiet.
In the meeting some of the presidents of BYU-I were mentioned. As I sat there, I felt so grateful to work at this university. How many universities are there out there who have had apostles lead them? We are so blessed to be here. The privilege of feeling the spirit during meetings at the university is something you can't experience other places.
Graduation is the only time I feel that I am working at a usual university. Everything else about my job is so unique and different that it really does not feel like a normal job. As I serve and teach the students I feel my job is more than teaching. Sometimes I feel students come here because they were not accepted at BYU Provo. I hope they can come here because they want to be here and for the great institution this is.
I am going to include a link below of the Inauguration if you have not seen it, please watch it. I especially encourage you to listen to the last hymn sung by the students (at the end). It is a favorite of mine, and the power in which they sung was unmistakable. You will feel the spirit as you hear they angelic voices. The link to the video of the Inauguration and the words to the hymn are below:
Click here to watch the inauguration
Come thou fount of every blessing
Tune my heart to sing thy grace
Streams of mercy never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise
Teach me some melodious sonnet
Sung by flaming tongues above
I'll praise the mount I'm fixed upon it
Mount of thy redeeming love
Here I raise my Ebenezer
Hither by thy help I come
And I hope by thy good pleasure
Safely to arrive at home
Jesus sought me when a stranger
Wondering from the fold of God
He, to rescue me from danger
Interposed His precious blood
O to grace how great a debtor daily I'm constrained to be!
Let thy goodness like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to thee
Prone to wander Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love
Here's my heart, O take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above
Music: John Wyeth
Arranged By: Jenna Mosley