text:
"That is beautiful greenstone. Can I touch it?" We stopped for a steak and mushroom pie and salad. As we enter the small cafe, Maoiri woman greets us with a smile from the cash register. In an instant, she spys Andrew's greenstone and lights up with approval. The Maori draw much of their spirituality from New Zealand's natural wonders, pounamou or greenstone among the rest. Maori warriors took long Odysseys to find the perfect greenstone to derive strength and express their power.
When Andrew tells her she can touch it, she reaches across the counter and holds it in her hand. "Oh, it's a very warm stone. Where did you get it?"
Andrew explains we purchased it in Ross, and the stone came from the Waimea River. She nods with approval and smiles. "Yes, it is beautiful."
The further North we travel, the stronger the Maori presence has grown. Now, at the very northern most point of the Island, we are visiting Maori holy land. This nature can give any church I have visited a run for it's money.
As we drive along the coast, there seems to be no end to the beautiful places to stop. We stop into Maitai Beach and find a camp on top of a grassy hill, overlooking dunes and a perfectly shaped half moon bay. We park, set up shop, then walk barefooted down a soft sand path through grassy dunes. Andrew takes a swim in the perfectly clear water with the pristine sandy bottom until he feels a crap tickle his toe. Then, he scuttles out of the ocean, high stepping all the way, as if the crab will chase him out. "Yyiiieee! A crab pinched my toe!" I guess he has lost his comfort with the ocean.
I am lucky enough to wake up with the sunrise, so I wander the beach taking pictures. We pull our camp chairs to the edge of the sand dunes and enjoy coffee on the "patio." One more swim, then we cast off to our next beautiful spot.
Our focus lies with exploring Cape Reinga, the very most Northern tip of New Zealand. The Maori believe this is where the soul goes when it is time to depart the earth. As the story goes, the soul descends down a grassy hill until it reaches a craggy rock cliff adorned with only one tree. The roots of the tree form a stairway for the soul to climb down to the ocean and onto the point. From there, the soul can depart this world with one last view of all of New Zealand and the tumultuous waters where the currents of the Tasman and the Pacific meet.
We pass through an archway with built in Maori flute music. To our left, a long beach sweeps around in an arc to some islands. The sun and clouds leave a pattern of light and dark on the beach. The music and the lighting gives the area a spooky feel. We turn to our right and follow a trail toward the lighthouse point.
We walk along, trapped behind a group of other tourists. A young man donning shorts, loafers and colorful reflective sunglasses leads the pack, pointing and stating with authority: "just put the lighthouse there in the bottom left hand corner of your picture. … No, no, the bottom left hand corner. No, the very corner…" He must be a photographer, I think. Maybe he is on a walking field trip with a class he is teaching? I peek through my viewfinder, curious because his way is not how I would frame this picture. I'm puzzling about his composition instructions when I hear:
"Yeah, my Instagram page is awesome."
"Well, congratulations!" One of the girls he is walking with exclaims. She is trying hard not to be sarcastic, and she succeeds well enough because he carries on about his Instagram page.
I laugh and carry about my own business framing the lighthouse as I see fit.
When we reach the lighthouse, we get a better view of the point where the soul departs. It's a very peaceful and beautiful spot - at least today with the ocean so calm.
Andrew and I marvel over the spot where the currents meet. With as calm as the ocean is today, little whirlpools dance and spin together; it is as though the currents approach each other from opposite points on the dance floor, clasp hands, then swing in a circle with their leftover momentum. I would feel more bad-ass if we sailed here, but it's still pretty cool to be standing between the Pacific/Tasman line.
We head next to Te Paki Sand Dunes. We've heard you can rent a boogie board and sled down the giant dunes. So, we stop at a little house with chickens, a puppy named Meg (pronounced Miiieeg) and a shed full of boogie boards. We take two, and head to the dunes.
Upon arrival, we kick off our shoes and make the walk to the giant mountain of sand everyone is sledding on. The sand is perfect. Soft, cool in the cloud-shade, and warm where the sun peeks out.
The dune is very tall and steep! The people at the top look like tiny little ants, readying themselves for their slide down the hill.
We climb, with half of the sand beneath each step losing grip and cascading down like a waterfall. Our feet bury into it like we are walking in a foot of freshly laid snow. With each step, we climb a little bit but slide back downward about half as much, making the climb like being on a giant sand treadmill.
When I get to the top, I zip my vest to my chin in hopes of keeping out as much sand as possible. Then, I figure there is no time like the present. I lay on my belly on the boogie board, push off on the steep part of the mountain and wait to slide down.
"Erch, eerruch, erch." I expected to speed down, face first in a blaze of sand-flying glory, but I seemed to be stuck. I scooted a bit further over the edge, until the sand beneath me gave way. "WOOSH"! The sand swishes beneath me, following me downhill like river water as I pick up speed. Sliding face first (as instructed by the boogie-board lady), my face is just inches from the sand. I picture getting caught on my chin, burying my head in the sand and flipping over in a ball of boogie board, human, and dune. Trying hard not to smile (so as to keep the flying sand out of mouth), I laugh and scream through pursed lips the whole way down. The sand-mountain flattens out and I slow to a stop. "Wow!" I exclaim. That was intense. I pick up my boogie board and climb the hill again to give it another shot.
Our fellow Duners each take their turns, everyone waiting until the others are safely clear below, egging each other on, laughing about the copious amounts of sand in all of our clothing. Andrew is on his way down, too. ZOOM!
By the end of the day, Andrew proclaims he made the distance record of the group.
We sled, jump and explore until it is time to go back to camp and we are covered in sand.
Our next destination is to see The Maori Forest God, the largest Kauri tree in the world. We traipse through more magical forest, marveling with our eyes tipped skyward. We meet the four sisters and several unnamed but awesome trees.
Hikers are strung out in a steady line, walking on wooden tracks built to protect the delicate Kauri roots from our feet. Muffled voices float along the edges of the track, hikers chatting as they walk. Then, we turn a corner and come upon "Father of the Forest," the second largest Kauri in the world. With the surrounding forest casting shadows all about him, the Father of the Forest stands warm in a ray of light. We fall silent.
Hikers whisper as they stand before the tree to take a photo. Everyone tries this angle and that angle, but no matter what we do, our photos won't do the scale justice. I would have to pace ten steps to walk past the base of this tree, it is so wide. It stretches up at least twice the height of all the other trees in this forest, and the trees in this forest are pretty tall.
We sit with the "Father" for the span of three rounds of new hikers. Then, I reach my hand out toward the tree (can't touch him, he's behind a fence) to wave goodbye and say thanks for the company. You can fall in love with trees, here.
Then, we drive a skip down the road to see the "Lord of the Forest" Or "God of the Forest" depending on the literature you read. Kauri Numero Uno. A Maori woman sits at the entrance gate, helping to make sure we wash our shoes with an anti fungal liquid and rotating brushes to prevent the spread of a fungus that is causing dieback. I ask her how far to see "The Lord" and she tells me he is just thirty seconds or so down the trail. We walk until arrive at a wide spot in the trail. Andrew pauses to read a sign, and I wait patiently until he's done. Then, I begin to carry on.
"Where are you going?" Andrew asks.
"To see the Lord of the Forest! Where are you going?" I respond.
Andrew looks upward and points at a giant tree standing off the trail maybe about 20 feet, but right next to me.
"Oh. There he is." The Lord was big and beautiful and amazing just the same way that the Father of the Forest is, but with the track continuing on to another viewing platform I almost missed him!
Andrew shakes his head and sighs. "How have you not been eaten by a wolf?"
(Trying to get the best angle...)
By the time we complete our trip in Northland, I am pretty sure my soul departed the Earth at least for a little while. Cathedrals of sky, cheerful people playing in the sand, and giant trees showing me to root my feet into the earth and stretch my hands to the stars. I walk away from the Cape Reinga, Te Paki, the Kauri Trees, and the beautiful beaches feeling soulful and rejuvenated, certain that something good must come of this adventure we are on.


text:
Full Service Color Consulting
Educating + Empowering Individuals and Brands
LFB Color's mission as a full service color consulting firm is to educate + empower people and brands in the effective use of color for personal presentation and competitive positioning in the marketplace.
On the individual level, LFB Color offers personalized color analysis to determine clients' ideal color palettes for wardrobing, cosmetic and imaging purposes. This individual color course enables clients to streamline their wardrobes, mix and match pieces seamlessly, save time getting dressed every day, and avoid costly shopping mistakes in the future.
"The right colors worn head to toe visually shave 10 years and 10 pounds for clients, and harmoniously enhance their personal and professional image."
Color and brand identity are inextricably linked, and LFB Color works with companies to develop color palettes that best communicate their intended message, capture the right audience and position themselves in an increasingly competitive business world.
In addition to individual + business consultation, LFB Color Consulting offers corporate and small group seminars, color workshops, and webinars on the latest developments in the world of color.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Childress County
Description: Map of Childress County, Texas, including the Panhandle Plains region. The Initial Monument is located on the border between Texas and Okahoma, as shown on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: 1892
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: Texas General Land Office


text:
2017 Central Coast Food Industry Showcase
Come and see UON Food Science Student Product Expo
Learn to make coffee with the Central Coast Community College
Tour the TAFE NSW Hospitality & Food Service facilities
Visit the DPI site, one of NSW largest horticulture research services
Q & A with leaders in the food industry
The Central Coast Food Industry Showcase
will be held on Wednesday, 1 November 2017
10am – 2pm
The event will host 80 High School students from Years 9 – 11 and will highlight the whole of life career opportunities within food industry sectors.
Food industry presentations will be held between 10:30 – 11:30am and will consist of three presentations with a short Q&A session.
The event will also include afternoon facility tours of the University of Newcastle (UON), TAFE NSW, Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Central Coast Community College.
REDES Initiative
A collaboration of the Central Coast Regional Economic Development & Employment Strategy partners


text:
Kimberlie Baldwin Photography
As a top class portrait, lifestyle and travel photographer who was new to the Darwin market,
Kimberlie Baldwin needed an online presence that highlighted her images above everything else.
The website and the branding needed to sit confidently alongside her unique style of
photographs whilst still appearing sophisticated, professional and upmarket.
The website needed to act as a portfolio base that would be built upon by the client herself, so it was created in a content management system that allowed as many galleries and images as needed over time, as well as have the ability to grow with the business by having the option to have an online store. The website was created to be clean and simple so that the images were the main content, and could be changed by the client on a daily basis if needed.
Logo Design
The client has a wide range of photography services that covered dramatic lifestyle shots of families, as well as dynamic sports events photography, not to mention her diverse collection of powerful street style travel photography. To make sure that we appealed to all of her markets we considered all style options for a logo. The logo needed to sit along each of the styles of photographs so we thoroughly tested all of the concept types against each style.
The final logo was created and worked on until the client was completely happy. As we worked through the concept designs the brief was refined further and overall the logo needed to be sophisticated, timeless and upmarket, whilst also incorporating a subtle reference to photography in the form of an icon that could be used as a stand alone element when used online in smaller spaces such as profile pictures. We took inspiration from the shutter icon seen when you look through the lens of a camera and created the icon by merging letters of Kimberlie's name so that we didn't have to introduce new elements that would clutter the logo.


text:
For any and all questions relating to this website, scheduling, travel, etc… please email Sahara at firstname.lastname@example.com
Every effort is made to answer emails as quickly as possible.
To request a booking at Terre de Sacha – click here.
For any questions or updates regarding ShantiMayi's schedule or website design contact: email@example.com
To donate to support ShantiMayi's work
and the continuation and development
of Terre de Sacha – click here.
Thank You.


text:
Before heading out to dinner the other day we decided to open a bottle of Fratelli's Sangiovese wine. Fratelli comes from Akluj in Solapur district of Maharashtra. Piero Masi, a master wine-maker from the Tuscany (Italy) has provided the wine-making expertise. He is renowned in the Chianti region where the famed Chianti wines are produced. So, with much excitement Skeeter opened the bottle. It comes with a regular screw cap and not the traditional cork and the labels look pretty. As far as the taste goes, it is an intense red wine with floral notes of cherries,
raspberries, and a hint of vanilla now and then. Skeeter enjoyed the wine with not cheese but the Indian mildly flavoured dahi kebabs and was pleasantly surprised with the lovely pairing. The
finish of this super Sangiovese was rather nice and long.
Encouraged by the fine wine we had the Fratelli Chardonnay a few days later. Skeeter is not a big fan of whites but enjoys them once in a while. The Fratelli Chardonnay notes that I made read something like this: Citrusy, with apple and and a hint of sweetness.
When Skeeter visits Maharashtra land again, she will hit the wine trail and Fratelli offers accommodation at the vineyards with tasting and much more. For details click HERE.
Yeti spotting in Delhi
Reeta Skeeter did spot Yeti but it was only a restaurant!
The Dinner at Yeti
We Delhiites are an impatient lot. We honk at red lights, hate standing in queues (love breaking them) and waiting is a word that has been long dropped from our dictionaries. As much as Skeety is head-over-heels in love with Dilli, she is aware of the city's bad habits that keep pulling the reputation to newer lows. The other day we wanted to have a nice but quick dinner and went to Yeti the Himalayan Kitchen in Hauz Khas. We had about 4 groups of diners (non-Indians of course) waiting patiently apart from us. They were sipping their Tuborg pints and seemed unusually calm, unlike us. Despite being in a huge hurry we decided to wait (something Skeety doesn't remember doing at a restaurant in many many years). Yeti does not take reservations on phone any more. Skeety guesses it is because of the large clientele this newbie restaurant has amassed in a very short span of time. The reason Skeety supposes is that the cuisine they serve is atypical to what is being served in restaurants across Delhi. They serve Himalayan cuisine (Tibetan, Nepalese etc). Though non-vegetarians enjoy the fare served here the most, vegetarians have a lot to gorge on too!
As we were escorted to our corner seats in this quaint restaurant, we decided to call for the platter. A platter, Skeety firmly believes, is a good way to try many dishes on the menu at a go and at a nice price. But the platter at Yeti was a meal in itself and gave us our money's worth. An amalgamation of unknown tastes in familiar foods. Potatoes, chana, and noodles are known to us all. All came on the platter with a twist and are listed on the menu as individual items (under snacks) as well. It consisted of the Alu Sadeko (Yeti's version of what North Indians call Zeera Aloo), the Bhuteko Chana(black chana tossed with spices), the Wai Wai Sadeko (uncooked Wai Wai noodles crumbled and assembled into a kind of bhel with chopped onions, green chillis etc) and the Tingmo (a Tibetan bread). The portions were generous. Skeeter has become a big fan of Tingmo nowadays. On another ocassion Skeeter ordered the Veg Wai Wai noodles. Yeti has explored the taste of Wai Wai beautifully. They came with a little gravy and mildly spiced with lots of greens and other veggies thrown in. Skeeter's NV friends are crazy about the pork chops Yeti serves as well as the Jadoh with Dohkhleh.
Your best bet!
Their momos are to die for! Once you have had their aloo momos, Skeeter can bet you will go there again and again for more. They are just perfect on the outside and melt as they enter the mouth. Skeeter often gets aloo momo cravings now and can be found at Yeti hogging on a plate of 8 big fat momos all by herself. Skeeter vouches for the consistency of aloo momos. She has ordered them EVERY time she's been to Yeti. Glutton!
When the owners Aradhun Pinky Passah and Tenzing Sonam say that at the time they set shop they did "not really" think that the place would be such a hit Skeeter believes them. They had a simple vision: a nice dining space for Nepali, Tibetan cuisine. "We did not want to head to 'Majnu ka tila' everytime we craved for cuisine of our homeland, we came up with Yeti," tells Pinky. Pinky recommends the veg thali, Nepali veg platter, Mushroom Dagchi, aloo and vegetable momos for the vegetarians.
They have done justice to their vision. They have opened a nice place for people to enjoy the Thukpa and momos. They also have the distinction of elevating Tibetan and Nepalese cuisine from being mere shack food to a nice dining option. They have also brought to diners some unknown flavours that could have otherwise remained hidden in the hills, unnoticed.
Pocket matters: Rs 800 for two


text:
Photomyne: Turning physical photo albums into digital treasures/
Transferring old photo albums to a digital format can be a huge amount of work. First, there's the hassle of taking photos out of an album, whether they're glued in, using those little adhesive corners, or using the clear plastic sheets that are used in "modern" albums. Then the images need to be scanned, generally with a flatbed scanner of some sort. Next, each image is color-corrected if necessary, or touched up if there are scratches or stains. Photomyne (US$4.99, universal) is an iOS app designed to take the work out of converting a printed photo collection to a digital format.
Photomyne works on the concept of digital photo albums, so if you happen to have a physical album that needs to be converted to the 21st-century equivalent, you just create a new album and then start adding photos.
Now, adding photos to albums can be a real hassle. Generally, you're feeding them one at a time through a scanner, then cropping them, adjusting color, and so on. Not with Photomyne. Point the iPhone or iPad rear camera at your photo album page while following simple guidelines (get as close as possible, don't cut off corners of photos, be directly above the page, etc…), hold down the shutter button on the app for a few seconds, and Photomyne captures the image.
The next part of the process is sheer magic; Photomyne examines the album page, and if it discerns that there are four separate pictures under the plastic sheet, it auto-crops them and saves them as four separate photos.
Sometimes — especially if prints are too close together on an album page — you'll have to give Photomyne a little help. To do this, you simply tap and hold the center of a photo, and it then does its best guess of where the border of that photo is. If it gets it wrong, no problem — just use a finger to drag the corners of the capture area to the correct places.
Photomyne also does its best to try to do some color correction, as many old prints tend to fade in predictable ways. If you want to adjust the color, contrast, or brightness of an image a bit more, there are controls to let you do that.
It's also possible to add a lot of details to an image: a title, the year in which the photo was taken, and (if they're Facebook friends) tag friends who are in the shot.
Photomyne will soon a have a public sharing service, where friends who are also using the service can share their photos, you can see all shared photos taken at a particular location, or have friends and family share their photos from a specific event.
Photomyne works quite well; I only had issues with lighting, since many of the photos I was working with were under a shiny plastic sheet that reflected light. My suggestion in that case is to take the photos out of the album, then place them four at a time on a neutral background to capture them.
This $4.99 app is going to pay for itself very quickly in time saved converting old photo albums to a digital format.


text:
We do our best here at Fort Nassau Graphics to assist your every print need. This page is to help you get started.
In person connections: Contact a sales representative (listed below) either by telephone or email, and we will get back to you. They can help you out with getting your print project started.
Sales Associates
Phone #: (609)760-6917
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone #: (856)853-2800 (ext. 309)
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
The 2015 Young Living International Grand Convention took place this August. I had the honor of attending with a great friend and oiler at J'adore Oils. This blog post is more delayed than I would have liked, but it took me awhile to process all of the information and excitement I encountered over our 4 day stay! This was truly an experience I will remember. One of the most exciting parts was the introduction of the newest Young Living products. It was fun to be able to see, touch, taste and try them. Here I will give you a recap of the new products and a short personal review.
Light the Fire Essential Oil Blend
(Retail $58.88, Wholesale $44.75)
This blend was specifically formulated by D. Gary Young for the celebration of the "Light the Fire" 2015 Convention. This spicy "fiery" blend contains Nutmeg, Cassia, Mastrante, Ocotea, Canadian Fleabane, Lemon, Pepper, Hinoki and Northern Lights Black Spruce oils. It also contains the naturally occurring constituents beta-caryophyllene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene and limonene.* This wonderful combination creates an invigorating aroma when diffused and makes for a pleasant experience when used topically with a carrier oil.*
I have to say, one whiff of this blend and you could literally feel "Light the Fire" come alive! It has a spicy hot aroma with a strong cinnamon scent (which comes from the Ocotea oil). I think this will be the ideal oil to diffuse during the fall season. Did you know you can completely eliminate candles from your home when you begin using Young Living Essential Oils? Oils are the best alternative to candles, because they are all-natural, completely toxin-free, 100% pure, safe for the whole family, have added benefits and much more!* This special blend may be offered for a limited time, so get your hands on it while it's "hot!" You can contact me with any questions!
Northern Lights Black Spruce Essential Oil (Retail $37.83, Wholesale $28.75)
This treasure was the first oil distilled at Young Living's new Northern Lights farm in British Columbia, Canada. It is 100% Northern Lights Black Spruce with naturally occurring constituents alpha-pinene, camphene and beta-pinene for supporting normal health and wellness.* It also maintains healthy skin.* You will find this oil in Valor II, Shutran, Harmony, Awaken, Envision, Grounding, R.C., Relieve It and White Angelica essential oil blends. It can be diffused or applied topically.
My first experience with this oil was when they diffused it into the entire large convention room when it was being introduced on stage. I couldn't believe how quickly the aroma filled the air in such a huge space! I'm not sure what kind of giant diffuser they had hiding somewhere, but it was awesome! Haha! It reminded me of sitting at a 4-D movie! I immediately fell in love with the aroma! I also was able to try it out topically during the expo. My experience with this oil was very similar to my experience with Young Living's Valor essential oil.*
Lavender and Peppermint Essential Peel 10-Packs
(Retail $19.74, Wholesale $15.00)
What?! How cool are these! Ready to use cotton pads with either Lavender or Peppermint essential oil. These are perfect for on-the-go or for a quick one time oil use. Oh, and after use, DO NOT DISCARD the cotton pad! Why, you might ask? As an added bonus, put the cotton pad in a vent at home or in a car vent to diffuse the oil for a lasting benefit.
We were given free samples of the Peppermint Essential Peel at the Convention. I specifically saved mine for the Young Living Foundation 5K we were running (aka walking) the next night. 😉 This handy new product was more ideal than carrying a bottle of the oil along with us. It worked perfectly for cooling us off during the 5k in the 100 degree Texas heat!*
Dino Land Ultrasonic Diffuser
(Retail $120.72, Wholesale $91.75)
If you have children and are already using essential oils, you know they will LOVE this! This diffuser is an atomizer, aroma diffuser and a night-light all in one. The Dino cover is removable and interchangeable. You can see the light and aroma misting from the "erupting" volcano with dinosaurs surrounding.
My kids are very intuitive and they immediately fell in love with using essential oils, so having their own kid diffuser will be so exciting! I had a sneak peek of this diffuser before I left for the convention and I was told by my young son (a Jurassic Park/World fan), I HAD to bring this one home! Haha! Since I already received my Essential Rewards order for August, I promised if they were available I would try to add one to my September Essential Rewards order. Now, I am the one anxious to have one! I know Young Living strives for the best quality, but I was totally impressed with how well-made these were! They are solid and won't tip over easily, which make it an excellent choice for a kid's room!
Dolphin Reef Ultrasonic Diffuser
(Retail $124.67, Wholesale $94.75)
The Dolphin Reef Diffuser works very similarly to the Dino Land Diffuser and both of these covers can be interchanged. The aroma mist comes out of the coral in this diffuser and also has an open clam to set jewelry or other small treasures on.
Again, when I first saw these diffusers, I was impressed. Not only are they well-made, but they will appeal to just about all kids. Also, both kids and parents will love how super user-friendly these are too!
Cool Azul Sports Gel
(Retail $52.30, Wholesale $39.75)
Young Living members have been wanting a product like this one! Cool Azul Sports Gel is an all-in-one essential oil and aloe massage gel. The 3.4 oz. bottle contains Peppermint, Wintergreen, Sage, Oregano, Lavender, Blue Cypress, Elemi, Dorado Azul and Vetiver essential oils in an aloe vera base. The oils make up 10% of the bottle. This combination is perfect for before or after exercise, strenuous physical activity, during massages and more!* When applied to the area of need, it creates a cooling sensation to refresh and relax the body.* It also helps to hydrate the skin.*
First of all, I loved the convenience of this bottle. You could throw it in a purse or small bag with no problems. You may have seen my short review of this one on my Facebook page. I was approached to try this at the Young Living expo and I was so tempted to lift up my pant legs and rub it on my legs! Haha! After days of standing and walking, I thought this would feel amazing!* Well, I didn't want to draw attention to myself, so I just massaged a little on my arm. 😉 I immediately felt the cooling similar to what Peppermint essential oil feels like alone, but more like a lotion. It rubbed in completely to my arm and didn't leave any residue! I felt it working for quite awhile too! Thumbs up for Cool Azul Sports Gel!
Thieves Dish Soap
(Retail $18.09, Wholesale $13.75)
I believe there was a round of applause when the new Thieves products were introduced! If you have used the Thieves Household Cleaner and if you love Thieves essential oil, you will more than likely love these products too! Now, you do not have to make homemade dish soap or hunt the store shelves for the perfect natural one. Young Living's Thieves Dish Soap is guaranteed to be pure, all-natural, free of dyes and synthetics. It contains Thieves, Jade Lemon and Bergamot essential oils as well as other plant-based ingredients. These all work well together to make all of your dishes sparkly clean!*
One of the first things I do when I am picking out a new dish soap or laundry soap is I smell them. I naturally am drawn to the lemon scent, because I think it smells fresh and clean. Thieves dish soap is just that! Not only does it smell fresh and clean, but you can tell a difference, because with Thieves soap, I am smelling REAL and PURE lemon. What I also love most about this and the other Thieves products is that I know I am providing my family with something SAFE.*
Thieves Laundry Soap
(Retail $37.83, Wholesale $28.75)
You can now do laundry with Thieves Laundry Soap! This also contains plant-based ingredients, enzymes and essential oils, such as: Thieves, Jade Lemon, Bergamot, Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon and Rosemary. It gently washes your clothes leaving them clean with a light citrus scent.* It can be used in ALL washers including high-efficiency machines. It is a 32 fl. oz. bottle with a (6X) concentrated formula, which will provide soap for 64 loads of laundry! Awesome!
My first reaction to the Thieves Laundry Soap was, "Oh, that's a small bottle." BUT, then I realized it is concentrated and it will last a VERY long time! I hate lifting heavy bottles anyways. Haha! The smell of the laundry soap is similar to the dish soap. It was one of those things that smells so good you want to eat it!
Thieves Fruit & Veggie Combo Pack
(Retail $32.57, Wholesale $24.75)
No more searching Pinterest or trying to find the best DIY fruit and vegetable cleaner! Young Living created Thieves Fruit & Veggie Combo Pack to wash your produce at home or on-the-go. As Young Living states, "Enjoy eating fruits and vegetables as nature intended." This is made with naturally derived ingredients and with Thieves, Purification and DiGize essential oil blends. It comes with a larger bottle to clean your produce at home and with a smaller 2 oz. bottle to clean your produce when you are out.
I seriously was just tossing around ideas to make my own fruit and vegetable cleaner using Young Living Essential Oils. This was a nice surprise! I love that it comes in a combo pack. I know there have been numerous times when I am eating out at a cafeteria or a buffet and I do not grab the fruit, because I feel like it isn't clean. The 2 oz. bottle will come in handy!
Pure Protein Complete
(Retail $85.53, Wholesale $65.00)
If you are interested in learning more about Young Living's Pure Protein Complete, I would encourage you to check out their Product Information Pages. It has a lot of information in great detail. Click on Pure Protein Complete – Chocolate and Pure Protein Complete – Vanilla.
I was given samples of these on the last convention day. The Chocolate Deluxe was definitely my favorite, but Vanilla Spice had a good flavor too! The information booth had some wonderful recipes to try with using these protein blends. Click on Protein Power for some ideas.
Slique Bars Chocolate-Coated – 6 pack
(Retail $23.36, Wholesale $17.75)
If you have enjoyed Young Living Slique Bars before, you will love these! These are the newest bars which are coated in dark chocolate! Yum! They are loaded with exotic baru nuts and almonds for protein and fiber. They also contain potato skin extract, which, believe it or not, creates a feeling of fullness.* Some other ingredients include: goldenberries, wolfberries, pure cinnamon, vanilla and orange essential oils which make this a healthy, nutritious and filling snack!* Slique Bars are intended to be a weight management tool to balance cravings while providing nutritious support.* Click on Slique Bars to see the full Product Information Page.
We received a Slique Bar when we attended the Young Living Foundation 5k. I am not one who normally eats bars, dried fruit or berries, but these had a delicious flavor! They would be great for breakfast or a snack!
NingXia Zyng – 12 cans
(Retail $52.30, Wholesale $39.75)
So, what is NingXia Zyng?! It is an 8.4 fl. oz. can of a refreshing sparkling beverage which may provide some "ZYNG" (aka energy) to your day!* It is made with a blend of pure Black Pepper and Lime essential oils along with wolfberry puree and white tea extract. It provides many vitamins and nutrients with no artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners or preservatives. What's even better is it has only 35 calories per can!
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my photo of the Club Red bar at the Young Living expo. Such a tremendous experience! It was a real bar set-up with Young Living bartenders, NingXia products and essential oils. This is where I had my first taste of NingXia Zyng. I am not a "pop" or "soda" person and I usually do not like carbonated drinks, but this beverage tasted smooth and light with just the right amount of fruit. Try it chilled and you won't be disappointed!
Dead Sea Mud Soap and Bath Salts
(Retail $15.79 each, Wholesale $12.00 each)
Dead Sea Mud Soap and Bath Salts provide support for your skin with minerals ONLY found in the Dead Sea. So cool! The soap helps to cleanse and exfoliate your skin leaving a healthy glow.* The salts bring a spa experience home.
I did not have the opportunity to try these 2 new items, but I'm wishing I did! I love essential oil epsom salt baths, so I know the Dead Sea Bath Salts will be heavenly!
Master Formula
(Coming Soon!)
The new Master Formula will be available this fall! It is a full-spectrum multi-nutrient complex with premium vitamins, minerals and food-based nutrients to support your health and wellness.* In other words, this is the multivitamin you want to take daily! Click on Master Formula to see the Product Information Page.
I hope you are as excited as me about these new Young Living products! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at any time. If you are new to Young Living and are interested in getting started, check out my order oils page. Lastly, stay tuned for more convention posts!
Here I will leave you with a fun photo from the 2015 Young Living Convention. J'adore Oils and yours truly with Gary and Mary Young, the Young Living founders. What a blessing to meet them! 😉
Enjoy! Thank you!
1. www.YoungLiving.com
*Disclaimer: The information on this website is based upon my research and personal use of Young Living Essential Oils. I am not a doctor. Products and techniques mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Read full disclaimer here.


text: On Sunday, thespian Sivaji Ganesan's grandson Vikram Prabhu met on the media along with his father Prabhu and uncle Ramkumar. Vikram Prabhu is making his debut as hero with Kumki, directed by Prabhu Solomon. Speaking on the occasion, he said the movie has come good and will amke it big. He is currently acting Lingusamy's next production venture Ivan Vera ...Read More »


text:
Join the "Street Witnessing Action Team" for door-to-door evangelism.
We meet in the Cafe at 6 p.m. on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. Contact Stanley Hill (904) 545-2342.
SWAT Reports are in PDF format, which requires Adobe Reader to view and/or print:
Download Adobe Reader Now (Opens in new window)
There are no upcoming events to display at this time.
Subscribe to filtered calendar


text:
Cartoon Johnny is auditioning!Posted by kierand on 09/07/2011
After 5 great years with our current line-up, Cartoon Johnny is in transition. Tenor Malcolm Lee is leaving at the end of the fall season to pursue musical theater interests. featureimage:
Funkin' A! (Boston) seeks alto & baritonePosted by mev224 on 09/01/2011
Funkin' A!
Why create SINNNG? A new resource for a cappella singers and fans.Posted by pitchpipe on 08/25/2011
Since SINNNG was created, I've been fielding a lot of questions about why we need yet another site in the a cappella community.
Creative SoloingPosted by adune55 on 08/13/2011
I review about 25 albums for RARB each year, so if you approximate about 12 tracks per album, that means I'm listening critically to somewhere in the ballpark of 300 featureimage:
Boston Acappella After School Teacher NeededPosted by kcross04 on 07/27/2011
WANTED: Boston Part-time Children's A Capella Teacher


text:
Carrie brought a chair into the bedroom, placed it at the foot of the bed and said, "I want you to have the best view while I let you see how I fuck myself!" I was all game and couldn't wait! So I sat down in the chair with just my shorts on while Carrie […]
My name is Arron Gates I'm a straight, 19 year-old guy with an athletic build, blonde eyes, blue hair, standing at 6'1. I have a very big fetish for boxing with women and I'm looking for someone to have a sexy rp in, the idea is that we'll have a boxing match with no rules, […]
My time with Blake #1
Blake was a few inches taller than myself. Probably 5'8. He had recently shaved his hair, and he still had some stubble around his chin and neck. He had a very defined jawbone, and a round nose. His eyes were icy blue, with hints of green in them. He was muscular. Not extremely so, but […]
Turning the Tables
One day, I decided I was tired of crying over you. I couldn't stand being disappointed over and over again. Maybe I'd been wrong, and we weren't meant to be after all. But in any case, I was done.
When we met, we were both in relationships. We
Sometimes its Even Better
I know…just about everybody thinks that meeting with someone that you meet online is risky to say the least. I have heard all the horror stories. But I am here to tell you my story. This happened a little over eight years ago…
I wasn't looking f
Megan Gets Tricked
Megan was walking home from another boring day at school. Thinking back over the conversation she had overheard in the toilets at school, where a girl in the year above her was telling her friend about how she had been made to suck off and then swall
Phantom says:
Candy! says:
Phantom says:
Home already slutty?
Candy! says:
Not yet
Still at work
Phantom says:
At work but with this account open
Candy! says:
Nobody is watching
Phantom says:
How many contacts you chatting
Strangers in the night
The most amazing cyber ever happened to me last night, it was late, I was bored and couldn't sleep. Usually a bit of self stimulation and imagination can tire me out, but last night I needed help. So logging onto an adult chat site I soon myself floo
Lesbian Chat *
Lesbian Chat 101: Crzygrl4u: anyone willing TO cyber press 1? Moments later a dozen lesbian horny women presses 1. Crzygrl4u picked an exciting screenname TO choose FROM; NghtyBlndy69. It turned her ON so she private messeged her. Crzygrl4u: So I see
From cyber to reality… and it's not over yet…
I awake with the sun shining through the window. It's sitting low, so it must be already afternoon. I stir, just to feel this rough pain in my ass and pussy. Damn, you used me good, even though it was fun and…uhm…yeah, new, so to say. My mind wan
role playing turned into real play
I met her on line one day while just messing around in a game room. We started talking in the room just normal stuff. Found out she was on another chat room like me so I started meeting her there from time to time. It started out with just normal cha
From cyber to reality
After chatting with you for a while, I felt this ache deep inside of me. An ache of unsatisfied longing, like having had an entire night of rough sex and having now an vaginal muscle ache. Only, nothing did happen but thinking about things and what c
Web sex
I was browsing through my email when I saw my girlfriend was online. I also happened to notice that my other friend dakotah was online. you could say we were friends, we had hung out before, through other people. but anyway, I clicked on her name and
A Roleplay Session
This is a online roleplay between daphne and blueneon.. blueneon is also known as wayne in the roleplay =)
enjoy reading.. if its good and u wanna read more of my stories.. message me or email me =) if the response is good.. i will continue postin
The Naughty Minister
After months of playing online with my sexy minister friend, I decided it was time we finally met in person for some real playing.
I called him and we decided I would fly in that weekend. It would be a late flight so he wasn't planning on wai
Can not wait to meet up next
Dear Sex slave, in response to you last email as to what will happen when we meet next.
First of all I would like you to masturbate in front of me. Undo your jeans and put you hand down your knickers. Slowly peel off your jeans and put your f
the divorce, chapter 5
Just when I thought my sex life could not get anymore graphic after my threesome with two college girls in a cheap backwater town I was wrong. I had noticed a new woman in our building in the last few weeks. She was an Asian cutie. Her name was Emi
Cyber-Sex w/ a 500lb woman
I met a woman on largefriends.com (insert lame plug 1), and we started talking, and decided out of the blue to have cyber-sex using AIM (insert lame advert plug 2), since I live in California and she in New York and AIM was the only instant messenger
Angie's Bedroom Part One
As I walked into Angie's bedroom she welcomed me with a warm smile and I immediately felt right at home. "How are you dear?" Angie asked as I wandered into the room.
"I'm great thankyou."
"Look around you Tiphany. There is a queen sized bed, a


text:
For over 20 years SeaMac has specialised in the manufacture of high quality custom made Marine aluminium windows and doors for both leisure and commercial vessels and now for the first time in New Zealand, SeaMac is the only authorised seller of the renowned Webasto brand of Marine Grade Sunroofs.
Webasto has 30 years experience in advanced automotive roof systems which has been applied to their marine products, turning your ideas into reality and guaranteeing high quality and outstanding know-how. All of Webasto's Marine Sunroofs come fully tested and assembled, to the shipyard, which saves you valuable time with installation and they come with a 2 year warranty, backed by a worldwide dealer network.
NB: The Webasto sunroof systems come in set sizes. If you need a custom size, SeaMac's Sliding Roof Lite, made to measure, is another option for you.
We have three models in the Webasto range, available through SeaMac...
40 Series Marine Sunroof
Electric Sliding Roof
The photos above & at the top of this page showcase two of the Webasto 40 Series sunroofs, as you can see they're absolutely stunning!
The 40 Series Marine Roof is a standard sized and operated roof system that features 8mm tinted safety glass with an attractive design.
The roof has a cross curvature and a D-shaped frame and panel. The optional fixed panel can transform the roof into a full panoramic roof. The roof is suitable for boats with both open and closed cabins.
Advantages of the 40 Series Marine Roof:
- ISO12216, Area III, Cat B
- 8mm Safety Glass
- Watertight
- Electrical Operation
- Fast and Simple Installation
- Robust and quality tested design
- Optional fixed panel for panoramic views
- Optional motor cover for interior finish
- Optional block out blind and flyscreen
Blue Sky
Electric Sliding Roof
Pictured above. The Blue Sky is an electrical sliding hatch designed for use on the wheelhouse or cockpit canopy of a power craft. The panel is made from 2 acrylic shells with a screen print, resulting in a modern design, light weight and improved insulation. This construction is unique in the marine industry.
Thanks to the electrical operation the hatch is easy to use and the panel can be stopped in any desired position. The tilting and sliding mechanism in combination with the seal ensures full water tightness.
The hatch is delivered as a complete plug and play system resulting in short and simple installation.
The selected dimension ensures a good and easy fit on the wheelhouse or cockpit canopy.
Advantages of the Blue Sky Marine Roof:
- Smooth electric operation
- Simple plug & play installation
- Insulated panels
- Modern attractive design
- Variable tilt and slide positioning
- Compact dimensions and lightweight
- Certified for Category B Area 3 use
20 Series Marine Sunroof
Manual Sliding Roof
Pictured above. With the manual sliding roof Webasto offers a very economical solution for more light and fresh air on board. In order to ensure reliable quality, the design is derived from the proven Webasto marine roofs. The system is delivered as a pre-mounted solution with all necessary hardware allowing for quick and easy installation.
The manual sliding roof provides a very large opening and completely watertight sealing. Customers benefit from Webasto's worldwide technological leadership in automotive sunroofs and profit from professional roof solutions for the marine market.
Advantages of the 20 Series Marine Roof:
- Very large opening
- 8mm Safety Glass
- Watertight
- Fast and simple installation
- Robust and proven construction
- Ease of use
- Stepless locking system
- ISO12216, CAT B, Area III


text:
tools & tutorials
People have approached me with the same questions concerning my digital workflow, so I tried to slap together a few tutorials and provide you with a few (hopefully) handy tools for Photoshop. Please bear in mind, though, that all of the following can be done in multiple ways, so these are not the only proper paths to the desired outcome. These are simply knacks or methods I've learned over time (mostly through the hard way), and find useful myself.
I've saved all of the following procedures as Photoshop Actions behind quick keys to speed up the workflow and automatize what I can. You'll find my personal package for 2 € from the link on the right. Once I get the tutorials ready, you'll be able to learn the ropes here and record the actions yourself (and fine-tune them to your liking), though.
So, what's in the box:
red out
Typically, I sketch with red pencil and ink over the artwork with pen and ink (ok, sometimes I use a light table, but that depends on the piece and purpose). I scan my original in color, 600 dpi minimum, and open the image in Photoshop. I then use Hue/Saturation to get rid of the red pencil in total, leaving me with only the inks. I then add a little contrast to get rid of most of the dust and specks, but the action ends here, so I am able to do the final tweaking by hand.
Quick key CMND+F9
blue out
In case blue is more you, I created an action for all you guys, who'd rather sketch with a blue pencil instead (I switched over to red myself mainly because I noticed my scanner left more crap in the picture after I cleared the blue and cyan channels). In any case, same logic as above. Hue/Saturation and a slight Levels boost.
Quick key SHIFT+F9
convert to bitmap
I usually save the image into three files: the original flat version (which I can always access later), a layered file (with all the colors and whatnot available) and the final flat file for the client/print/purpose. If I'm dealing with black & white line-work, I first convert the scanned and cleaned image from RGB to grayscale, Threshold it, and then convert to bitmap for saving.
Quick key CMND+F8
extract grayscale
This is a little trickier than the Extract linework method, involving Alpha Channels and such, but in short this action separates a grayscale image on its own layer for coloring. This grants me the option to paint/color underneath the grayscale image and edit the color of the original linework. I'll go through this thoroughly once I get the tutorials up.
Quick key CMND+F7
extract linework
After I've saved the bitmap file, I save the image again in another folder reserved for the layered versions. I convert the image into grayscale, select the line-work, convert to CMYK and then fill it on a new layer. All flat colors, margins and such go underneath the linework layer. Having the linework on a separate layer also gives me the opportunity to color the linework to my liking.
Quick key CMND+F6
expand fill
This is another action I find handy, as sometimes the paint bucket fill just doesn't do the trick. This action expands a selection by two pixels and fills it. I've found this a lifesaver when working on flats and with slightly coarse or blurry brushes.
Quick key CMND+F1


text:
Sailing Ships Portland, the non-profit behind Tall Ships Portland 2015, is offering youth sailing opportunities in partnership with the sailing ship Fritha, one the ships that came to Portland last summer. Youth ages 13 to 18 will have the chance to go sailing on Fritha for a week with a crew of professional mariners and educators from Northeast Maritime Institute, one of the national leaders in marine education.
For more information, go to sailingshipsportland.org.


text:
Editors, writers, and content creators: get in line to purchase the newest edition of the Microsoft Manual of Style! Now in its fourth edition, the Microsoft Manual of Style provides essential style and usage guidance for everyone who writes about computer technology. Fully updated and optimized for ease of use, this reference features:
■ Glossary for 1000+ terms and acronyms
■ Clear concise usage guidelines with examples and alternatives
■ Guidance on style, "voice," formatting, and grammar
■ Insights on emerging terminology and standards.
■ Guidance on accessibility considerations
The list of contents can be found on this previous post.
Below is an excerpt from Chapter, 3 "Content for a worldwide audience."
Chapter 3
Content for a worldwide audience
Because Microsoft sells its products and services worldwide, content from Microsoft must be
suitable for a worldwide audience. Microsoft makes content usable worldwide in these ways:
■ By globalizing content
■ By localizing content
■ By machine translation of content
■ Through content curation and support of community-based contributions
Writers and editors globalize content by creating content that is easy to read and translate.
Content is localized by translating the content into other languages and ensuring that any country
or region specific information in the content is made appropriate for the target audience. Machine
translation is used for content that is not translated by localizers in order to make as much content as
possible available to worldwide users in their native languages.
Making content usable worldwide begins with globalization. The topics in this section show you
how to globalize your content.
Global English syntax
For the most part, syntax that is good for a worldwide audience is also good for native English
speakers. The following guidelines are helpful to all users of technical content, but they are especially
helpful to non-native English speakers.
Machine translation syntax
Machine translation (MT) is a method for translating text automatically from one language to
another. Machine translation is used to speed up the process of delivering products, services,
and content to non-English speaking markets, and to increase the number of languages in which
products, services, and content are available.
Machine translation takes sentences in a source language as input, and produces a translation of
the source sentences in a specified target language. The output of machine translation is sometimes
post-edited by human translators, and sometimes published without a review by a human.
The style of the source language has significant impact on the quality of the translation and how
well the translated content can be understood.
If machine translation will be used to translate your content, use the following guidelines in
addition to the global English syntax guidelines.
Terminology and word choice
Precision and accuracy in terminology and word choices help with comprehension make the
translation and localization processes easier. For more information about using terminology
consistently, see Chapter 1, "Microsoft style and voice".
Technical terms
If you are writing for a general audience, consider your use of technical terms. People who do not
think of themselves as computer professionals often consider technical terms to be a major stumbling
block to understanding. Whenever possible, you should get your point across by using common
English words. It is all right to use technical terms when they are necessary for precise communication,
even with a general audience, but do not write as if everybody understands these terms or will
immediately grasp their meaning. Define terms in the text as you introduce them. Provide a glossary
with your content, and provide links from the main text to the glossary if you are writing for online
Help or for the web.
If you are writing for a technical audience, use domain-specific terminology only when the
terminology is necessary to make your content precise and accurate. Be sure to use technical
terms as they are defined at Microsoft and industry wide. To verify the industry-wide meaning, use
authoritative resources, not unedited websites. For example, you can use domain books and dictionaries
such as the American Heritage Dictionary. You can use authoritative terminology websites such
as Webopedia.com, BusinessDictionary.com, and Whatis.com, and industry standard sites such as
the W3C site. For recent usage citations of words that may be too new for dictionaries, you can refer
to websites such as those for trade and consumer magazines. If you are writing about terminology
for another product or service, you can check that group's project style sheet. Even for a technical
audience, define terms in the text as you introduce them. Provide a glossary with your content, and
provide links from the main text to the glossary if you are writing for online Help or for the web.
Use the same terms in marketing materials as those that are used in the product, service, tool,
or website. Do not create a new term if a term describing a concept already exists. If you must
create a new term, verify that the term that you select is not already in use to mean something else.
Regardless of audience, avoid giving specific technical meaning to common English words. Even if
new terms are well grounded in the everyday definition of a word, those reading your content may
not be attuned to the subtleties of meaning that underlie such terms, and they may try to make sense
of the material by using the common definition. For more information, see Jargon.
Jargon, as a general reference to the technical language that is used by some particular profession or
other group, is a neutral concept. In the right context, for a particular audience, jargon can serve as
verbal shorthand for well-understood concepts. For example, technical terms are usually all right to
use in content for a technical audience that expects a higher level of technical rigor.
However, in the wrong context, jargon is little more than technical slang that makes technology
more difficult for many users. Many acronyms and abbreviations fall into this category. This category
of jargon affects nearly all uninitiated users at least some of the time, especially worldwide users. In
many cases, jargon is difficult to translate and can cause geopolitical or cultural misunderstandings.
Do not use jargon if any of the following is true:
■ You could easily use a more familiar term.
■ The term obscures rather than clarifies meaning. Be particularly wary of terms that are familiar
to only a small segment of your customers, such as the term glyph to mean symbol.
■ The term is not specific to computer software, networks, operating systems, and the like. That
is, avoid marketing and journalistic jargon. For example, don't use leverage the new technology
to mean "to take advantage of the new technology."
Testing for jargon
If you are familiar with a term, how can you tell whether it is jargon that you should avoid? If the term
is not listed either in MSTP or your project style sheet, consider the following:
■ If you are not sure, consider it jargon.
■ If an editor or reviewer questions the use of a term, it may be jargon.
■ If the term is used in newspapers, such as The Wall Street Journal or The New York Times, or in
general interest magazines, such as Time or Newsweek, it is may be all right to use for some
■ If the term is used in technical periodicals such as CNET (http://www.cnet.com), it is probably
all right to use for a technical audience. However, be aware that technical magazines often
adopt a more idiomatic style than is appropriate for a worldwide audience, and that magazine
style can include usages that would be considered slang.
Latin and other non-English words
Do not use non-English words or phrases, such as de facto or ad hoc, in English content, even if you
think these terms are generally known and understood. They may not be, or the language may not be
understood by a translator or by the machine translation process. Find a straightforward substitute in
English instead.
In general, do not use Latin abbreviations for common English phrases.
It is all right to use etc. (meaning "and the rest"), but only in situations where space is too limited
for an alternative, such as on a button label. Otherwise, see and so on for alternatives.
Global art
Art presents many globalization issues. Colors and images that are unexceptionable in one place
may be offensive somewhere else. Art that relies on metaphor may not be understood everywhere.
In some cases, art can even raise legal problems. To globalize your art, use the guidelines in the
following table.
Examples and scenarios
Fictitious examples that include names of people, places, or organizations are always potentially
sensitive, both legally and from a worldwide perspective. Use-case scenarios, which are detailed
descriptions of specific user interactions with a product, service, or technology, present similar
problems. To globalize examples and use-case scenarios, use the guidelines in the following table.


text:
The United Methodist Book of Worship (316, Don E. Saliers) offers this prayer:
God of compassion, on this day your Holy Spirit revealed
the salvation you had prepared for all peoples
to the devout Simeon and Anna,
who had waited until late in life.
Grant that we, too, may adore your Son, Jesus Christ,
a light to the Gentiles and the glory of Israel,
so we may proclaim him to all your world;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


text:
By Stefan Coerts, Goal.com
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has slammed Real Madrid over the reported 100 million euros transfer fee the club is set to pay Tottenham Hotspur for Gareth Bale.
What is €100 million worth?
1 The legendary F1 track, the Nurburgring, is currently up for sale and is expected to fetch €100m.
2 €100m would also get you the best part of two hospitals, with the Hospital de La Ribera in Valencia, having been built at a cost of €61m in 1999.
400 Based on the average cost of a home in Bale's home town of Cardiff, one could also house 400 families with €100m. The Santiago Bernabeu side is expected to imminently complete the signing of the Welshman for a world record fee and Martino feels shelling out such an amount of money for one player is borderline offensive in such times of economic crisis.
"How I feel about Madrid signing Bale for about €100m? He is an excellent player, but the fee that's being mentioned shows a lack of respect for the world we live in," Martino said at a press conference.
Madrid already holds the record for most expensive transfer with the €94m it paid Manchester United for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009, but Bale is likely to cost the Liga giants in excess of €100m following Spurs insistence to only sell for an astronomical fee.
The Bernabeu side has yet to finalize the signing of the 24-year-old Bale, but a transfer seems to be a matter of time as it has already prepared a special balcony on which to parade the club's new signing once the deal becomes official.


text:
- Adjunct professor, Dept. of Media, Culture and Communication, New York University, Spring 2003. Course titled "Media and Political Ideology."
- Sense-making Fellow, 2009 and 2010, The Poynter Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida.
- "The Sound Bite Society" Dept. of Communication Science, Freie Universitat, Berlin, and John F. Kennedy School, Freie Universitat in Berlin (1999)
- "The Ecology of Media Excellence" Media Ecology Conference sponsored by New York University's Dept. of Media, Culture and Communication, 2002.
- Presented paper on "Journalistic Excellence and Democracy," 6th International Conference on Communication and Mass Media, Athens Institute for Education and Research, Athens, May 2008.
- "Journalism and New Media," International Center for Ethics, Justice, and Public Life, Brandeis University: Sept. 10, 2009.
Series Editor:
- Series Editor on "Democracy and the News," Praeger (2005 – 2009).
Series Forewords:
- Halleck, Steven M., Editorial and Opinion. Praeger, 2007.
- Willis, Jim., The Media Effect. Praeger, 2007.
- Finnegan, Lisa, No Questions Asked: News Coverage Since 9/11. Praeger, 2007.
- Hayes, Arthur, Press Critics Are the Fifth Estate: Media Watchdogs in America. Praeger, 2008.
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
-W.B. Yeats


text:
Harry Reid and a Cactus.
I assume that Harry Reid must have read Michael Crichton's book Travels, in which Crichton wandered into the desert and for many hours sat next to and contemplated a cactus until he reached the point where he could actually communicate with the desert plant and gain some new-age insight into himself. It seems that Harry Reid, a native of Nevada, recently did the same thing. Unbeknownst to Mr. Reid, PRS Operatives were there to witness the exchange, which was as follows:
Well, here I am. I'll stare at you and contemplate your essence until you decide to speak with me.
I won't keep you waiting. I'm glad you came.
Holy crap. I thought I would have to sit here and sweat my ass off for hours.
That won't be necessary. As I said, I'm glad you came.
OK, well here's the thing. I'm really a nice guy. I've worked my ass off in the Senate for the American people in general and for the people of Nevada in particular, always being the champion of the common man. and I did so in a completely transparent manner. I've always been extremely ethical and held the opposition in the highest regard. And now, what do I get for all my hard work? It looks like I may be voted out of office! I come to you today seeking your guidance.
What? I thought you said you were glad I came.
I am, because it gives me a chance to tell you what a worthless piece of shit you are. You are most definitely not a nice guy. In fact, you are about the sleeziest bastard I have ever seen. You work your ass off for the American people? Don't make me laugh. You rammed through thousands of pages of opaque legislation that was opposed by the majority of Americans, and you did it in the wee hours of the morning only by making odious backroom deals with other sleezy politicians. I know damned well that you never read even a handful of those thousands of pages.
That's not true! I read that legislation.
You lie yet again! Save that bullshit for MSNBC. You're talking to me here in the desert, asshole. You work for Americans and the people of Nevada? Ha! My bullshit meter just pegged, Harry. You've enriched your sorry ass with land deals that stink worse than rotten fish, and family members have become rich by virtue of your corrupt dealings. And, as for the "common man" you say you champion, I recall your complaining about the stink of the "common man" when he came to visit the Capitol. You love America? Really? You declared the Iraq War "lost," while we had men and women in the battlefield, for Christ's sake! Oh, and one more thing. You say you always respected the opposition? You recently said that any opposition to your bullshit policies was "Anti-Senate and Anti-American." You make me freakin' sick, and, I only wish I could vote, so I could participate in voting your disgusting slimeball ass out of office. You are vermin, and I understand that to say that is an insult to crotch pheasants, head lice and cockroaches.
You sound like some kind of right-wing terrorist to me. We have ways of dealing with you.
Yo, jerkoff. I'm a cactus, and you came to me for my opinion.
Yeah, well, I'm going to have a word with Janet Napolitano about you.


text:
BabyOnlineDress Coupon Code
BabyOnlineDress coupon code to save Online , Redeem Coupons For BabyOnlineDress For Free. We always Try to provide latest Deals online, updated on daily basis. So Utilise our great Discounts on BabyOnlineDress. We always try to provide best BabyOnlineDress coupons & update them daily Basis.
BabyOnlineDress Coupons, Promo Codes
we have 0 active coupons
Sorry, no coupons found
Try Some Expired Coupons
Currently 0 unreliable coupons
Sorry, no coupons found
How to Redeem & Save More on Couponappa ?
Now you can save more using BabyOnlineDress coupon codes , We offer For Free, So you just Need to Redeem Coupons to Save.
Save Using BabyOnlineDress Coupons:Step 1 : To Save on store , You can redeem BabyOnlineDress coupons codes available above. Step 2 : Click on copy coupon , to copy the code & use it at checkout. So that you can save online . Step 3: You Can get a BabyOnlineDress Discount, in-spite of a Coupon Code, Redeem a discount or promo to save Even more, Step 4 : Just you need to Use Redeem offer option , you will get into a special offer page. Some May offer coupons or may Not, they provide automatic discount offers, So You can redeem both, Everything will save your money , Stay updated by subscribing to our store-name coupons to get into your inbox.
Babyonlinedress.com is a China-based global online Wedding dresses & Gowns factory since 2010. offers the newest style of Wedding Dresses, Bridesmaid Dresses, Prom dresses, Evening dresses, Celebrity dresses, Pageant Dresses and Homecoming Dresses at factory price. Custom made any size/color, and shipping worldwide.


text:
The Venerabile is an annual magazine produced by the College.
The Venerabile is an annual magazine produced by the College. It contains scholarly articles on subjects relevant to the College, and news of the College and its alumni from the past year. It also carries the proceedings of the Roman Association. The Venerabile 2017 offers a unique insight into the life of the College community over the past year.
Among the articles in the 2017 issue are:
The 2017 edition of The Venerabile is now available to purchase at €15 by post or by calling the College.
Write to us at:
The Business Manager
Venerable English College
Via di Monserrato 45
00186 Roma, Italy


text:
Client: Valley College (LACCD)
Project: Campus Wayfinding and Signage
A new signage program serving the entire 105-acre campus of Los Angeles Valley College makes wayfinding easier for pedestrians and vehicles alike. The program is a complete system of building identification, campus maps, and vehicular and pedestrian directional signage in a style that reflects the mid-century modern architecture of the campus. Green and yellow, the college's colors, combine with metallic tones to provide a unique visual character. Metal banners highlight the building identities.
Client: Pierce College (LACCD)
Project: Campus Wayfinding and Signage
LACCD's Pierce College is noted for its history as an agricultural school that has grown to be one of the region's finest multidisciplinary colleges. Berliner worked closely with campus representatives to create an effective signage system for this 400-acre campus.
The new campus wayfinding and signage program reflects the heritage of the college and its future. The red "Pierce Arch" that characterizes the sign system is a reference to the school's Spanish Mediterranean architecture and also suggests the rolling hills that distinguish the campus. The campus-wide signage includes vehicular directional signs, parking lot identification, campus maps, building identification and pedestrian directional signs.
Client: High Tech High – Los Angeles Charter School
Project: Graphics and Signage
Berliner designed signage throughout the High Tech High campus, as well as a Donor Wall that highlights the companies, foundations and individuals who contributed to High Tech High's success. Blade signage made from brushed aluminum marks the entrance to the school, speaking to the school's modern and technological focus.
Client: Harbor College (LACCD)
Project: Marquee Signage
From the adjacent 110 Freeway, the most prominent feature of LACCD's Harbor College is its towering marquee sign. Berliner was tasked with renovating the 75-foot high campus landmark and presented multiple options, all designed to fit within the parameters of the existing structure. The chosen option, inspired by the nautical industry of the Wilmington area, is characterized by bold shapes and colors and incorporates the school's Seahawk symbol as a stylized, floating array of panels that gently sway in the wind.
Construction documents included removal of the existing metal "skin", upgrades to the structure and foundation, a new exterior panel system, and two state-of-the-art electronic message boards, one scaled for freeway views and one aimed toward local college traffic.


text:
GWMT - God's Timing
Last night we had two teams that visited 9 homes. God's timing was right on in several situations. No surprise there! We were able to pray with a family that just experienced some serious health issues, another family with new health concerns and the recent loss of a love one, a prodigal son who has an important court hearing, and a family that needs work assistance.
We have one more week of visitation planned. Thank you to all who have been involved.
Together in Christ,
Pastor Greg
GWMT Update
Sunday was the first day I had been able to make it back to the prayer room in time to pray with the GW prayer team. I was struck by their steadfastness and sincerity in prayer. It truly blessed me knowing that others had prayed for the visitation teams and the homes that were being visited. Thank you so much to our prayer warriors who lift up others to our amazing God!
Yesterday, our visitation teams were blessed with Al & Susan Yoder who joined us in our visits. We had three teams that visited 9 homes. We were able to deliver 9 baskets, we had 3 left over which we will deliver today to friends and neighbors to encourage them. We were able to pray with 5 homes, the gospel was presented in 3 homes and we invited 7 homes to church. Pray that God will use the seeds that were planted for His glory.
Together in Christ,
Another Great Night For the GWMT
Sunday night was another great night for the GWMT. It started off with 12 wonderfully prepared baskets filled with baked goods and fruit. When we first started this effort I had in mind a couple of cookies or brownies in a little baggie to take to the homes that we visited. But the baskets have far exceeded what I planned and what I expected. Often times I think that's how it is with God, He takes our little ideas and plans and multiplies them into His ideas and plans; and all He asks is for our obedience. Thank you to all the bakers and basket makers, you bless us and the homes we visit.
We had three teams that visited 9 homes last night. We were able to invite 7 homes to come to church, prayed with 6 homes, presented the gospel in 3 homes and 1 person accepted Christ as their Savior!!!! Several homes indicated that they plan to come and visit us at church. Please pray for these families and the one who accepted Christ. God is doing Great things! To God be all the glory.
Together in Christ,
Pastor Greg
Pulpit Freedom Sunday
I am asking you to pray for this Sunday's service at Blackwater Baptist and other like-minded churches. I have been very burdened by God to preach a message that violates the law of Caesar in favor of the law of God. Last Sunday, after church I met with the leadership (Deacons & Trustees, and any interested church members). The leadership unanimously supported the effort to defy the IRS code and the so called Johnson Amendment which restricts the speech of churches, and which I believe is a violation of the the 1st Amendment of the Constitution.
This Sunday (October 7th), Blackwater Baptist Church will join over 1,400 churches across the country who are coming together, to challenge the restrictions of our freedom of speech and our freedom of religion. We must speak the truth of God's word which applies to and intertwines with every aspect of our life, including politics. The intimidation of some organizations & legislative efforts to silence and barricade churches inside their own little fox hole cannot go unchallenged.
"The future of religious freedom depends on a free pulpit to communicate fundamental, biblical principles to congregations across America."
Together in Christ,
Pastor Greg
P.S. I hope to see you on Sunday, and consider inviting a friend or family member.
GWMT update
I walked into the church last night and there were 12 beautiful baskets of baked goods and fruit! Thank you to the baking team you are doing great work.
There were 7 of us who went out on visitation in 3 teams. We could certainly sense the prayers that have been lifted up to God. The spirit of love & fellowship was evident and we thank the prayer team for praying for us and for those we visited.
We were able to make 11 visits last night. We prayed with 6 of the homes we visited, shared the gospel in 4 homes and invited 8 homes to church. A few of our visits were with some of our own wonderful folks that we just wanted to stop by and visit and be an encourgament to. Interesting thing, in the end all of us were encouraged as well. How blessed we are to serve such an amazing loving God. Thank you Jesus.
We have 4 more weeks planned, our next night of visitation will be sunday 10/7/12 at 6pm.
Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
Pastor Greg
BBC is a warm and welcoming family of like-minded believers who come together to worship our amazing God. Since 1774 BBC has served the Blackwater community and while steeped in tradition we also blend in a bit of contemporary to transition to an exciting future. We'd love to have you join us!
December 2016


text:
The amazing Ashly Downey, Rory Frederick (3.5) and Max Greyson (1.5)
Ashly has always been quite thin and underweight, she also has naturally low blood pressure and had simple fainting episodes throughout her life. It was during her pregnancies that she felt her most healthy and beautiful. She gained weight and felt better than ever before. Still, the comments that others made about her body were often insensitive. She was simultaneously told that she shouldn't lose her baby weight because she looked better and that she was so skinny she shouldn't have anything to worry about.
Ashly's first pregnancy with Rory went well, however, her second trimester screen showed some genetic markers that caused her doctors concern. She began having increased ultrasounds and monitoring but no complications arose. Because of her doctors concern, Ashly was induced at her due and felt a lot of pressure to deliver before she and her baby were ready. She tore badly which seemed to be further validation that things were happening too soon. While she bonded with Rory immediately she wasn't able to breastfeed as she'd hoped.
Ashly's second pregnancy ended in miscarriage around 9 weeks and she conceived Max very soon after. She stayed with the same provider but was able to better advocate for herself and avoid some of the additional screenings he'd suggested. Her second trimester screen showed the same markers but she saw a geneticist who was unconcerned. Ashly's doctor still pushed for her to be induced on her due date and she continued to push back. She felt like she was on the clock to deliver her last week and was lucky to go into labor on her own just days before her due date. Max was born and was able to latch without issue.
While Ashly had felt immediately connected to Rory she didn't have the same experience with Max. She felt postpartum depression creeping in and credits her dedication to breastfeeding for giving them a means of connecting. She isn't someone who likes to be touched much anyway so there was some aversion and a bit of an adjustment period.
Reading the stories of other women and knowing that she wasn't alone has helped Ashly along the way often through her motherhood journey and she hopes that by sharing her own story she can provide that same identification to others. Ashly says that so often women minimize their experiences by saying that their stories aren't anything special but there isn't any text book or typical every story is worthy of being heard.


text:
Should I Trade In My Car or Sell It Privately?
June 07 2018, Jaguar Metro West
When it comes time to buy a new Jaguar, what are you going to do with your old car? You have two basic choices, either:
- Trade it in at the dealer on a new model
- Try to sell it yourself
There are lots of pros and cons either way you choose. Let's take a look at the options.
Trading Your Old Car at the Dealership
Pro: The Ease of the Trade-in Process
Probably the strongest argument for trading in your Jaguar at your dealer is how easy it is. Simply bring your old car in so that it can be properly evaluated. Then the dealer can make a fair offer with that money immediately applied to the purchase of your new Jaguar.
There are no hassles, no sorting calls or voice mails or emails, no dealing with the actual sales process and paperwork. Your dealer takes care of all of that for you. All you have to do is drive in with your old Jaguar and drive out with your shiny new one!
Con: You Typically Receive Less Money as a Trade-in
Of course, there is a down side, and that's money. Because all dealers have to make money on the cars they take in trade, they can't pay you as much as you might get from selling to a private party.
How much more you could get for your old car by selling it yourself could vary widely. It depends on the usual issues of condition, age and market demand. But it also depends on how much time and energy you want to put into the selling process.
Another factor to consider is that trading your old Jaguar in could save you in sales tax. Depending on your state, typically sales tax is calculated only on the difference between vehicle trade-in value and the purchase price of the new car. For example, if you get $25,000 for your trade-in, and the new Jaguar is $75,000, you only have to pay taxes on the $50,000 difference. Certainly that doesn't account for all the difference between retail and wholesale value of your old car, but it does make a difference.
Selling it yourself
Pro: Potentially Receive More Money from Selling Your Car
If you absolutely need to get top dollar for your old Jaguar, you'll have to sell it yourself. You'll benefit from selling to a private party because they will pay closer to full retail value for your car. But you need to invest a little time and money on your end to get top dollar.
Con: The Time/Effort Required to Sell It
First, prepare the car for sale. It's a good idea to have your mechanic look it over and give you a realistic assessment of the condition. Take care of any issues that could slow down a sale. Once the mechanical issues are in hand, turn to the cosmetics. It's probably worth it to have your car professionally detailed - especially if you are selling an old Jaguar. Jaguar buyers are discriminating consumers, and an immaculately presented vehicle makes a great sales impression.
Do online research to determine a fair price for your car in your market. Also, make sure you have all of the required title transfer paperwork in hand and you know your legal obligations as a seller. Finally comes the actual sales process. There are lots of online advertising opportunities, but be prepared to field calls and emails at odd hours and many from less than serious buyers. It's best to screen contacts and try to pre-qualify legitimate buyers before you take the time to show them your car. Have patience. To get the price you want might take some time.
The Bottom-line: Convenience vs. Cost/Time
In the end, the decision to trade in your Jaguar or try to sell it yourself boils down to weighing convenience against cost and time.
Excellent previously owned Jaguars are in demand. You might be surprised at how much your dealer will give you for your Jaguar, and it well might be the most efficient path to that new Jaguar you've been dreaming about.
For more information on trading in your car at Jaguar Metro West, contact us!


text:
Call Now : (630)372-1100
Call Now : (630) 372-1100
Check out the Suburban Orthopaedics Blog! Click here to read more
Create Your Account for our New Patient Portal
Patients present to us with various bone and joint related symptoms. All of our highly rated physicians are Board Certified and eligible, specialty trained, with excellent outcomes allowing us to provide exceptional and individualized care for each of our patients. Our Services encompass all of the various areas of orthopaedic and spine care our patients require for optimal diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
To request an appointment please call us at (630) 372-1100 or fill out the form below and a member of our staff will contact you shortly:


text:
Project Murinsel – Graz
Project Murinsel in Graz has been successfully completed in cooperation with Austrian company Hostra.
** Murinsel construction was built on the fact that Graz was'European City of Culture'. It is also the bridge between the two shores – the more traditional one dominated by Schloßberg and the more modern one, where is Kunsthaus.
The steel construction is made of half-shelled shells, and in fact it is a boat with anchored anchors and additional bridges connecting it to both sides of the river Mura. The island has a stage and a café where you can enjoy watching the Schloßberg or Kunsthaus.
The island had a temporary purpose, so after the celebration in 2003 it was supposed to be sold, but the citizens so much loved that it was decided to leave it anchored wherever it was. **
Gumiimpex – GRP has participated in the modernization and refurbishment project of Murinsel itself, and a blue and black painted EPDM granular rubber is applied, which is watertight, quickly dried and has sound, thermal and noise insulation.


text:
A little more than two weeks ago, Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson offered something of a challenge/warning to B-back David Sims.
After the two-year starter had a productive morning in the team's first scrimmage of preseason camp Aug. 10, Johnson said that Sims needed to do so because he had to "re-establish" his hold on the starting position over backups Zach Laskey and Broderick Snoddy.
Sims has apparently satisfied his coach's directive. On Tuesday, at his first news conference of the season, Johnson tossed considerable praise at Sims, saying that he "has probably had as good a camp as anybody I can remember in a long time." It was a considerable compliment from Johnson, who typically does not speak about players with such superlatives.
Sims began last season recovering from a stress fracture in his shin, but closed strong, gaining 331 yards in the final four games of the season.
"I'm really looking forward to watching him play," Johnson said. "He's healthy for the first time in a long time."
After the team's Tuesday practice, Sims took questions from Tech fans on the athletic department's Twitter account. The first questions were posed by 2008 ACC player of the year Jonathan Dwyer, now with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dwyer wanted to know who was better, former quarterback Joshua Nesbitt or Vad Lee, if Tech was going to have a 1,000-yard rusher — something it hasn't had since 2010 — and if the 2013 team will be better than Dwyer's 2009 ACC champion team.
Sims' answers: Nesbitt, "but Vad has every opportunity to succeed," yes and "That 2009 Georgia Tech team was very good, but I think we have a chance to be as good."
Jeune a possibility: With only three scholarship wide receivers available for Saturday's opener against Elon — Corey Dennis, DeAndre Smelter and Micheal Summers — Johnson said that coaches discussed the possibility of playing freshman Ricky Jeune, who had been expected to redshirt. Johnson was leaning against it. Darren Waller and Travin Henry are being held out of the game for violating team rules.
"When we get everybody back the next week, he would probably be down as maybe the No. 6 receiver, and I'm not sure we'd want to (burn his redshirt) if he's not going to play more than that," Johnson said.
This Saturday's game withstanding, Johnson said he feels comfortable with the depth at the position, saying he hopes that Waller can follow in the footsteps of Calvin Johnson, Demaryius Thomas and Stephen Hill, and that Smelter "has a ton of ability."
"When we get everybody out there, I think we can be as good as we've been at that position or better," he said.
Johnson said that Dennis would probably start opposite Summers if Smelter didn't practice Tuesday, which he did not. Smelter is recovering from an injury, but is expected to be available for Saturday.
Attaochu developing: Defensive line coach Mike Pelton said that, probably from the third or fourth day of preseason camp, defensive end Jeremiah Attaochu has "just been a different guy. It's just been effort and pursuit and leadership. He really just took it and ran with it."
Attaochu is a preseason All-ACC selection and made a number of award watch lists. Pelton doesn't quibble with the praise.
Said Pelton, "Expecting big things out of him."
Pelton is eager for the return of defensive tackle Shawn Green, who has been out all of the preseason recovering from a shoulder injury. Green could be ready for the Duke game Sept. 14 that follows an open date.
"I'm sure it's exciting for him to get back and get back in the groove of things, but he's got a lot of catching up to do," Pelton said.
Etc.: Backup quarterback Justin Thomas was held out of practice with what appeared to be a leg injury, but is expected to play against Elon. No. 3 quarterback Tim Byerly is also a candidate to see playing time, particularly if the game gets out of hand. … Johnson said he thinks that Elon middle linebacker Jonathan Spain could play at the FBS level. Spain ranked third in the Southern Conference last season with 120 total tackles.
Support real journalism. Support local journalism. Subscribe to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution today. See offers.
Your subscription to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution funds in-depth reporting and investigations that keep you informed. Thank you for supporting real journalism.


text:
As a special preview to his masterclass at The Rhythm Studio on May 10th 2008, Nathan Curran popped in for a chat about his busy life as a drummer, DJ and producer.
You've played with some big name acts, Basement Jaxx, Kano, Lady Sovereign, Reef and lots more, which gigs have you enjoyed the most?
They've all been great in their own individual way. I suppose the best, and I think it's the best gig in the world, is Basment Jaxx because of the vibe, and all the team that I work with on that are absolutely phenomenal and just really nice people. But they've all been good - if I really want to get rocky, get sweaty and get my head down then the Reef thing was great and it's more organic, you're not using a click all the time. Lady Sovereign was a really good fusion, mixing up grime, playing it live with the pop thing and the same with Kano really.
What are the most important things to consider as a drummer with a dance act like Basement Jaxx?
I come from a DJ background as well as being a musician, I think when you are performing and working with dance acts you have to have a knowledge of dance music and that comes through DJing and mixing records together. It's all about beats and mixing beats together. Sometimes, because I'm playing on top of backing tracks with a click, there are beats going on underneath but if you play the wrong kind of beat over the top it clashes. So you need to have an understanding of dance music and you need to be able to play minimally and tight with the click track.
Is your work with Basement Jaxx purely a live thing or do you get the chance to record in the studio with them too?
Yeah I have recorded, I did two tracks off the Kish Kash album which was their 3rd album. The title track Cish Cash, with Siouxsie Sioux from Siouxsie and the Banshees, and the big hit which was Good Luck, which were the two rocky tracks on the album. As far as any future stuff, there're bits and pieces that I do for them but it depends on what direction they want to take it. Kish Kash was a rocky album so it needed some live drums on it.
Do you prefer a live gig or a studio session?
I love both. I do prefer to play live in front of an audience and perform. As studio work goes I do like it a lot as well. With me I get in character for the session - if I'm doing a Funk or RnB session I'll sit low on the seat and I'll just get in character for that vibe, or if I'm doing a little Indie gig kind of session and they're young kids then I'll sit up really high. I like to spend as little time in the studio as possible, I'm usually done after a couple of takes because I think once you get up to about ten takes you're losing the vibe of it. And that's why I get a lot of session work, because I'm in and out, and producers save money.
Which drummers or bands inspired you?
JJ Cale is a big influence of mine, also Prince on the funk thing I just think is phenomenal. And all the old classic bands like The Meters. I love Zepellin for the rock thing, and a lot of the old Motown stuff and the Atlantic Records thing. I love everything really, I wouldn't say I have a favourite artist cause there are so many great artists out there.
You're also a busy DJ and producer, how did you get into this side of your music?
That's all through being a DJ and buying a computer and Logic. If you're drummer and can mix beats then you can make beats. With the computer programmes you have to read up on them and learn about them but I just phoned a friend up and said, "How does that work?" and then just progressed it from there.
You are involved in a new band called Them Is Me, how did this come about?
Them Is Me is really the ex-members of Reef. I was in Reef for the last couple of years just before they broke up. Its Gary Stringer (vocals) and Jack Bessant (bass) and I brought in my guitarist friend who worked with me on Lady Sovereign. Jack and Gary have been writing the album, we've had lots of rehearsals and done an album at Rockfield Studios. All the gigs we've been doing have been sold out with about 50 people outside trying to get in, and that's without any national press, so on that side of things it's good, but it does have a lot to do with the fact that it's riding off the back of the Reef thing.
What's coming up for Tugg next?
I've got lots of studio sessions coming up. I'm working with Craig David over the next couple of weeks and there are a few gigs with Kano soon. I've also got some showcases with Double 0 Zero who are an English band but they live in America, a kind of Beck poppy sort of thing. I did their album a few months back. Jaxx probably won't happen until the beginning of next year and there's the Boardriders surf tour booked in with Them Is Me all over the UK.
15th May 2008 – Nathan "Tugg" Curran Masterclass
Watch Nathan "Tugg" Curran playing Basement Jaxx's Good Luck at The Rhythm Studio in May 2008.


text:
I do not want to write this post. It's embarrassing. I did not even come close to meeting January's food budget goal. It's like I didn't even try (spoiler alert: I did not). Added to the stinging pain of failure - or rather admitting failure - is the fact that money is a deeply personal subject.
I could, technically, not write this post and ignore that I ever mentioned having a food budget. The internet does it all time, no? Many bloggers, perhaps all, have at some point or another conveniently forgotten to post updates on a new project, goal, what have you. I'd be lucky if two people even read this post.
Then again, the internet never forgets.
I'm stalling here. Can you tell?
So for January we spent $949 in groceries and $427 in restaurants/eating out (no graph because it would make this all too real).
What went wrong?
1) Not paying attention. While I spent a lot of time meal planning, I didn't plan with prices in mind. I also never tracked any of the spending during the month. Out of sight, out of mind. Until you have to blog.
2) Whole Foods. We bought the vast majority of our groceries at WF. Trader Joe's is always cheaper, but it's also 20 minutes away. Stop n Shop isn't too far and offers organic produce, but I would still have to buy meat elsewhere. Ideally I would buy meat at the Farmers Market, but last time I did I spent $30 on bacon. Good bacon, but com'on. Needless to say, I let convenience drive all the decisions.
The good - and there was some!
1) A lot less eating out. We actually spent $246 on meals out together (across five occasions). I used to eat out at least three times a week. The discrepancy is J spending here and there on little things. Clearly we're in this debauchery together, though struggling with different things.
2) Continued commitment to do better. That's gotta worth something …


text:
Q - How many courses are required for the online LLM?
The students need to take 6 courses in fall semester and 8 courses in spring semester (please see details in timetable as here), they are all compulsory and one assignment for each course are required to complete at the end of the course.
Have a question?


text:
Slip into an island oasis with our eucalyptus bath bomb..... Relax in the tub as is floats and spins at the top of the water creating a truly magical experience. Our bath bombs are painstackingly crafted in the USA by trained artisans with the highest quality ingredients to create a product that is un-matched in quality and performance.
Scent: Eucalyptus
Size: 5oz
Comes gift wrapped!
Island Bath Bomb
- Product Code: Island Bath Bomb
- Availability: In Stock
Starting At : $4.99