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How Penny Lee creates space by bringing great minds and ideas into the great outdoors
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Penny and I know about each other for quite a while, but we never met. That needed to change, so we met on Skype. She is, amongst other things, the founder of Walking Whisky Wellness, 'a business conference in disguise', bringing together industry experts and great creative minds for some truly beneficial walking and talking, sharing of ideas and making worthy connections. The mission: Get more people to do their business outside, because being amongst great minds and ideas in the great outdoors is good for all of us. At some point during our conversation, I noticed she was heading towards an uninterrupted sprint about what she does, what drives and motivates her, how she creates space in her life and that of others, so I decided to press the record button on my voice recorder. I thought I'd better ask for forgiveness than for permission because I didn't want to interrupt her. When I confessed about what I did, she forgave me.
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I lived in the Netherlands for a while, in Amsterdam. And what I loved was when you met new people or at a party, people would go round shaking every one's hand and say hello. British people stand back a bit more. I really loved that and continued that coming back to the UK. There is this reaching out what is very appealing because people don't always like to do it so when someone does that to you, and in your own language that melts some ice. When I came back from living in the Netherlands, it was like trying to learn how England works again. Because I liked the Dutch up-frontness, being a bit more brutal and not beating around the bush but I had to tame it a bit. I like knowing where you stand with all the, not the behind the elbow stuff. Just say what you mean! So this is where I'm at now: if I have an issue with something, then I will just tell you. If you have a problem with that, then just tell me because I'm not going to try to read the situation. If you don't tell me I'm just going to presume that we're all good. Because I think it is tiring. So I just put it out there in the beginning and say: 'This is how I work. You have to tell me if that doesn't work for you and then we deal with it. But I'm not going to try to read every situation.' This clarity in my view helps to create worthy connections.
This is how I work. You have to tell me if that doesn't work for you and then we deal with it. But I'm not going to try to read every situation.'
Better to gather
I started doing this when I was living in Amsterdam, for my own inspiration. To create some kind of 'creative retreat'. I would stay somewhere, and I'd walk for eight hours a day, find a pub to go to and sit by the fire and read just to get thoughts together and make plans. And when I came back to the UK, friends missed those events. Holland has the countryside for it, just like here. The city was really 'gezellig', but the countryside not as much in the perception of people. I believe that going outside makes you appreciate things more. There are some amazing places and spaces out there. Instead of going to fancy cocktail bars and restaurants in the city, going outside into nature where you always feel better is just way more energising. So I had the idea, I knew it was about ideas and bringing people together in the outdoors and not to be just behind the desk.
It's about stripping things back. Fresh air, excellent food, really good drinks and really interesting people, and that's it. And when you put them in a really interesting place, then magic happens.
Outside the box, into nature
Then I started the Creative Mornings in Sheffield. I've always liked to go to talks and festivals, to be around people to learn. I started my own with the Creative Mornings in Sheffield because I moved to the middle of nowhere rather than to the middle of the city. That's why I have to put in a bit more effort to meet more diverse and interesting people. I really love organising those events. Walking Whisky Wellness grew from that. It started off as a one-day event, and then somehow it turned into a two-day conference. First, it was just one speaker, and suddenly it was a programme; it just organically grew bigger. It just felt good, and it works. It is a weird combination, it is away from a conference in stuffy rooms where you want to get out. You come back from Walking Whisky Wellness feeling refreshed from being with likeminded people, being outside in nature and experiencing lots of talking and whiskey drinking and loads of inspiration. People then bond much more. The wellness side can be a bit Goody Two-Shoes, a bit sanctimonious, so the whiskey side gives it a bit of an edge. It says in a way that learning does not need to be uncomfortable. It was mixing it all together to show that you can do the learning, feel a lot better, you can meet some great people while you are really enjoying yourself. It strips things back. Fresh air, excellent food, really good drinks and really interesting people, and that's it. And when you put them in a really interesting place, then magic happens. It is about stripping it back to the basics: fresh air, walking, talking, eating, drinking, fire, lots of fire. It is not about anti-technology or a digital detox, because technology allows us to do this. So it is not an anti. We have technology, and we can use it to be more outside and take more of these opportunities.
Variety in all its layers is what interests me. Just seeing how people are doing things differently. Putting on these events, getting people together is the best way to do it.
Learning from differences
When I moved back to the UK, I moved to between Leeds and Manchester. I thought if I'm there, then I can get into the cities easy. There is no need to live in cities really. With all the technology we have, why is everyone sitting in boxes sitting at the same places at the same time? It doesn't make sense, why are we doing this? I can imagine that if you are a company, you need to connect physically, but the technology is changing faster than we are changing our lives and our routines where everyone is just sitting behind a desk for a certain amount of time. So it is also about finding people who do things differently. I think that the more people connect like that, share and give those ideas, that is doing my bit to contribute to that change. And this is a really fun way of doing it. It is a lot of work, but it is incredible and just feels good. It helps me to connect to people who believe what I believe. You get in touch with the people who inspire you. Just like Creative Mornings in Sheffield. I want to learn from the people who are speaking all the time, and when possible an as wide variety as possible. For example, we had a dairy farmer who had a better social media reach than all the great brands. It is just a small family farm, and its social media reach beats all the dairy brands here that have an eight million budget. That variety in all its layers is what interests me. Just seeing how people are doing things differently. Putting on these events, getting people together is the best way to do it.


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President Barack Obama gave a terrific reelection speech Wednesday. It wasn't billed as that. It was supposed to be a number-packed speech about budgeting and spending and all manner of fiscal gobbledygook.
Instead, it turned out to be a speech in which the president told liberals he still shares their goals and Democrats he is still one of them.
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Liberals have been worried about Obama for quite some time. In the past, he gave up on a single-payer health care system and agreed to continue tax breaks for the wealthy.
And as for Democrats as a whole, his private polling probably showed him what an Ipsos poll revealed this week: Some 69 percent of Americans believe the nation is on the wrong track, a jump of 5 percentage points since March and the worst figure of his presidency.
And what caused it? "The drop in Obama's approval rating was largely driven by a sharp downturn in approval from his fellow Democrats, whose support dropped 7 percentage points, to 73 percent," the poll stated.
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But Wednesday, Obama sought to soothe, calm and fire up the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party all at the same time.
He pledged to defend Democratic principles while cutting the deficit by $4 trillion over the next 12 years. How? Well, largely by soaking the rich, who would have to pay more taxes, which is music to Democratic ears.
"It is a basic reflection of our belief that those who have benefited most from our way of life can afford to give a bit more back," Obama said. "To meet our fiscal challenge, we will need to make reforms. We will all need to make sacrifices. But we do not have to sacrifice the America we believe in. And as long as I'm president, we won't."
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"In the last decade, the average income of the bottom 90 percent of all working Americans actually declined. Meanwhile, the top 1 percent saw their income rise by an average of more than a quarter of a million dollars each. That's who needs to pay less taxes?" Obama said. "That's not right, and it's not going to happen as long as I'm president!"
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Well, the answer is no!
You will not be hunger, but maybe your taste buds may be craving the foods you once enjoyed. Meaning there are several reasons why this type of diet may not work for you.
#1 - You will most likely be on a diet for the rest of your life
Once, you lose the weight, I doubt if you would want to gain it back. I've never known anyone to lose weight and say I don't like the way I look. So, in order to maintain your new look, you are going to have to make this a lifestyle change.
#2 - You may not like the taste of the food
Over the years, diet food has taste more and more better. A few years ago, people were complaining about the taste of the food from the Nutrisystem diet. However, that has change and Nutrisystem has been able to prepare more meals based on what you want.
#3 - I want to enjoy some of my favorite foods while being on a diet
It's okay to say yes to a cheeseburger, a slice of cake, or a soda pop every once in a while. The Nurtrisystem diet is only there to help you to achieve your weight loss goals. They advertise you should lose 1-2 pounds every week. Meaning, once you see those pounds coming off, you will learn to treat yourself every now and then.
Main Ingredients in the Nutrisystem diet
High amounts of fiber and protein, along with low foods that are low in glycemic and saturated fats are the main ingredients in the Nutrisystem diet. These are key components to the diet that are going to help you lose weight. So, you see why this would have to be a lifestyle change instead of just a temporary one.
By adding these few ingredients in your food, this should allow you feel fuller faster and longer.
Food pictures
Browsing through Nutrisystem's food pictures online gets me excited about all the great food they offer. There's pictures of pancakes, double chocolate muffins, burgers, taco's and so much more. The pictures build your confident, by telling yourself you can do this. Some of the pictures look so good, that it doesn't even look like they put an ounce of fiber or protein in them.
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You should say yes to the Nutrisystem diet, because it's motivating. There are several people who were once in your shoes and many more starting from where you are at. Nutrisystem has a community of people you can relate to.
It gets me motivated to know I can go online, shop for my groceries, and have it delivered to my front door. There's no hassle of going to the grocery store to find healthy products when they are literally a click away. I believe this especially works for someone who is tempted to jump off the band wagon by buying others foods outside of their diet, because of temptation. There's always that moment when we tell ourselves one little cookie won't hurt. You should at least allow the Nutrisystem diet to work the first 28 days. Allow the program to delivered your groceries to your front door and allow them to teach you how to shop at the grocery. Remember this is a lifestyle change, but it is also a way to teach you to take better care of your health.
One last reason why and my favorite reason why is the 50% discount. Who doesn't love a really good deal. So not only does Nutrisystem offer a 14 day money back guarantee, but if you choose to try the diet, you'll be doing so for half the cost.
Read more about Nutrisystem plans and prices
How does the Nutrisystem diet help me lose weight
If you have time, let's look at the break down of what the Nutrisystem diet really is...
For starters it is a low glycemic diet featuring good carbs and high protein foods. Meaning that double chocolate muffin I mention earlier is a good carb, because most people like chocolate, but it is also high in protein. Meaning that muffin would probably serve as a breakfast food, rather than just a snack.
Another, thing that will probably change about your diet when Nutrisystem is eating 6 times a day. The foods Nutrisystem supplies you with or that you find at the grocery store will have you feeling fuller longer. Remember the main reasons the Nutrisystem is such a success is, because it helps to control your appetite, reduces hunger, and controls cravings in between meals.
Let's talk about Low Glycemic
Glycemic is big word and if you have never picked up a medical book, then it just looks foreign. In order
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The term glycemic is only a term used to describe your blood glucose level. Blood glucose levels are important for people with diabetes, but it can help you to lose weight too. For example, depending on what type of food you eat for breakfast will determine if your blood glucose level will be low, medium, or high.
Examples of low, medium, & high glycemic foods
The American Diabetes Association has listed good examples of low glycemic foods, along with medium and high glycemic index of foods:
Low glycemic foods (55 or less)
- 100% stone ground whole wheat or pumpernickel bread
- Oatmeal (rolled or stell-cut), oat bran, muesli
- Pasta, converted rice, barley, bulgar
- Sweet potato, corn, yam, lima/butter beans, peas, legumes, and lentils
- Most fruits, non-starchy vegetables, and carrots
- Whole wheat, rye, and pita bread
- Quick oats
- Brown, wild, or basmati rice
- White bread or bagel
- Cornflakes, puffed rice, bran flakes, instant oatmeal
- Short grain white rice, rice pasta, macaroni and cheese from mix
- Russet potato, pumpkin
- Pretzels, rice cakes, popcorn, saltine crackers
- Melons and pineapples
To read more from the American Diabetes Association about carb counting, meal planning for vegetarian diets, quick meal ideas, or to read about their snack, click the links to be redirected.
As you can see if you are constantly eating foods that are a part of the high glycerin foods, you will not lose weight, or worse you could gain weight. By eating foods that are either low to medium glycerin, it will help to improve your success when using the Nutrisystem diet.
So, when Nutrisystem talks about good carbs, you now know they are referring to foods that are in the low to medium in glycerin.
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A glycemic index (GI) is used in diet plans like the Nutrisystem. The glycemic index is further broken down into low glycemic foods and high glycemic foods. Low glycemic foods is what helps dieters to lose weight. Examples of 10 low glycemic foods are:
- Oatmeal
- Brown rice
- Popcorn
- Banana
- Low fat ice cream
- Chocolate
- Peas
- Grapes
- Orange
- yogurt
All foods are classified as low glycemic or high glycemic. The food you eat from the Nutrisystem is suppose to lower your glycemic index and make you feel fuller longer. Choosing foods with low GI carbs is the key to helping you lose weight. That is why Nutrisystem works for so many people and it can work for you too.
Many people say it's the smaller portion size that helps them to lose weight, but if you are on the Nutrisystem, it's really all about keeping your blood glucose number low to a medium.
Why does Nutrisystem work
Nutrisystem works, because you are including more food with a low glycemic index in your diet. You body will digest these foods slowly, leaving you feeling full for longer and allowing you to eat less calories without feeling hungry. The Gi-Diet Guide says, by adding a low GI food to a meal, it will lower the glycemic index of the whole meal.
Nutrisystem Breakfast Crepes with Berries Recipe
Want to start your morning on a berry high note? Try these delicious Breakfast Crepes with Berries and see just how awesome breakfast can be!
- 1/4 cup Frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup Frozen blackberries
- 1/3 cup Fat free milk
- 1 package Nutrisystem Pancake Mix
- 1/4 cup Egg whites
- 1/2 medium packet Lemon, for juice
- 1 packet Stevia
- Mix Nutrisystem Pancake Mix as directed. Add 1/4 cup egg whites.
- Spray small pan with non stick spray. Pour 1/4 cup or less of the pancake mixture into pan and rotate to spread batter thin. Flip when edges curl.
- Add berries and juice of half the lemon to a dish and microwave until warm.
- Add Stevia to taste and mix to a jellylike consistence.
- Wrap in Crepes and drizzle top with remainder.
Many of the reviews are great about the Nutrisystem diet. Again, you will not hungry while using the diet. I am a firm believer that you should do your research. The reasons why Nutrisystem may work for you are going to be different from what works for everybody else.
Some people are using the diet for portion control, to make them eat better, to get into better shape, or to control a health problem. It really doesn't matter what the reason is, but what does matter is what your goals are and how you want to achieve them.
You definitely should get started now. Don't tell yourself to wait another week, another month, or wait until New Year's. If you are reading this, the time is now. You deserve the very best for your life. No one can make you happier, better than you can. I believe you can do this, but my belief in you means nothing if you don't believe in yourself. Even if you think there is a 10% chance you would succeed, start with that and work on ways to build more confident for yourself.
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Most wellness professionals know internship programs exist, and may have even been an intern at some point. Yet surprisingly few workplaces use interns in their wellness programs.
From our archive – as relevant today, maybe more so than when we first produced this report. Wellness Program Management Advisor spoke with William B. Baun, E.P.D., F.A.W.H.P., at the time manager of wellness programs at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He has used interns for more than 20 years.
Baun's programs target M.D. Anderson's 16,000 employees. "I enjoy having interns around. They bring a renewed sense of energy and excitement about their chosen fields to the work environment. They ask questions that we have stopped asking ourselves. They cause us to look at processes that have gotten stagnant over time and help keep us abreast of the newest models and theories being taught in school."
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Internships may be as short as a week or two, but typically run 30 to 60 days. For that reason Baun recommends a project-focused strategy. "With such a short amount of time, we give our interns a piece of a project.
"Whether it is the planning stage, marketing, implementation, or evaluation, we define our expectations, get them comfortable with their tasks, then walk away and let them run with it," he said.
Baun recommends this approach for another reason. "If you don't have something specific for the interns to do, the staff will be constantly looking for something for them to do. And that takes time away from other responsibilities."
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While project-driven internships are the most beneficial and efficient for all concerned, Baun stresses the importance of exposing the intern to a variety of learning experiences. Most importantly, give the intern personal time with the professional staff. "To really do an internship right, it is not just about the project, but sharing the literature you are reading and the resources you use. We put reading materials together for our interns each week."
"Until their internship, most students are only exposed to the academics' perspective of their chosen field. Most academics do not have much hands-on experience," Baun said. "The intern learns from us how practitioners apply theory in a real-world environment."
Areas where interns excel include:
Developing specific products/tools
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There are a few precautions when accepting interns. For obvious reasons, interns should not perform high-risk procedures unsupervised. Although he brings them along for the experience, Baun advises against allowing an intern to represent the wellness department in important corporate meetings.
The biggest potential drawback is the time investment. "If you bring in an intern for a specific project and he or she does not have the personality or skill to accomplish it, then it's like having any employee who turns out not to be a good fit for the job. They mope, complain, that sort of thing," Baun said.
In such situations, interns need even more time. "I have often looked at a project and said, 'This would be a great intern project, but we just don't have the time (to oversee them),'" Baun explained. "Say the project is an implementation project, and the intern is not a people person. He or she never faced that in school. This is someone you have to watch. If you don't have the time, then what are you going todo?"
Baun tries to avoid that problem by carefully screening his intern applicants. "I ask them to bring in a portfolio of what they have done in the past. If they have no work experience, I ask them to show me things they are most proud of from school. Maybe it is a report or a class they taught. We talk about those items. From the discussion I begin to pick up on their strengths and where the intern might fit into the project. I conduct it much like a job interview, which is really a learning experience for the intern as well."
Baun believes you get as much out of interns as you are willing to put into them. "We help them explore their strengths and weaknesses. After all, that's how we all make our career decisions. If you treat interns as adults and part of the team, they will usually act accordingly. If you treat them like kids or just cheap labor, they will rise to that level of expectation."
Because of M.D. Anderson's location and reputation, Baun has no problem finding interns. However he advises wellness managers when approaching the intern coordinator in a school, "Be very specific in your needs and expectations. Describe the project and what the intern will learn from the experience. If the school does not have its own contract with defined learning expectations for the student, generate one on your end. It varies from school to school, but many expect a periodic report of hours worked, a student journal signed by a staff member, or a periodic 'how-goes-it' call from the intern coordinator."
Reaching Intern Candidates
Baun emphasizes the importance of tapping into professional relationships in the area. "I have many friends and contacts at the local universities. I let them know about projects I am working on. They often have specific recommendations for a student with the skill sets I need."
Another option when looking for interns is to do an online search. Many universities post their internship programs for interested businesses.
A common question is how much to pay an intern? It varies widely. Baun currently does not pay his interns. However he has paid a $500 per month stipend in the past and has known other companies that pay between $600 and $700 a month.
While students obviously desire a valuable learning experience, a primary focus for them is to turn their internship into a permanent job. According to Baun, "The stories are out there. Interns walk into a full-time job or receive a good reference that leads to a future job. If the intern does a good job, it is only right to help him or her find employment. I work really hard to place my interns."
Baun feels a very real connection with his interns. "I recently heard from a woman who had been a dietetic intern with me in the 1980s. Another intern I had is now a very successful businesswoman who started her own company. She once said I was the one who started her on the road to success. I have another former intern who runs the Dell wellness program. You meet wonderful people along the way. It's like creating a professional family tree. We have the opportunity to share a sense of what wellness means to us … pass on a little piece of our wellness soul to our interns, and they in turn pass it on to others. It's really kind of neat."


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Connect to Tech: August 21, 2015 – Alberta Jobs
Welcome to Connect to Tech, the Roevin job link that connects engineering, IT, and technical skilled trade job seekers with the hottest employers in the business. Below is a list of this week's greatest, latest jobs to hit the Roevin Alberta job board so dig in to discover your next great career!
Industrial Hygienist | Fort McMurray, AB
Roevin Technical People is looking to fill an Industrial Hygienist job in Fort McMurray, AB. The ideal candidate will be a local resident, have a Degree in Health Science or related field in addition to a minimum of 3 years' experience in industrial hygiene activities within the oil and gas industry. If you are looking to work with a company that can provide you with growth opportunities and exciting challenges, then this opportunity is for you. Want to learn more? Click here for details.
Fleet Administrator | Calgary, AB
We're looking for a Fleet Administrator in Calgary, AB. In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must have previous experience as a Fleet Administrator and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This is an urgent requirement for our client and the duration of the contract will go until December 31, 2015. Our client is a large, well-respected company recognized as one of Canada's top employers and a leader in the energy world. If you'd like to join their team, click here to apply.
PLC Systems Specialist | Fort McMurray, AB
Roevin Technical People is looking to fill a PLC Systems Specialist job in Fort McMurray, AB. If you live locally and have a University Degree or College Diploma in Electrical or Electronics with a minimum of five years' related experience, you're the right fit for the role. Get started on your application by clicking here today!
Can't find what you're looking for? Check out our Roevin website here for more listings.


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The Eildon region has been well worth a feed lately, whether you're casting for cod or trout trolling in the lake, or fishing the pondage in Eildon itself. There have been whispers of some large cod coming from the lake, and these are testament to anglers perseverance. You don't land quality cod in Eildon by staying at home!
While the trout trolling reports have been a bit on the quieter side, there have been some nice fish landed. Customer Brian caught a cracker from the Delatite
Arm just recently trolling tassie devils. Brian had been trolling 'mega' tassies with the 'yellow mongrel' catching the fish. Brian had rigged the
his tassies with assist hooks which did their job in keeping the big brown securely hooked.
Not to be outdone Eildon pondage has been fishing exceptionally well since it's pre-school holiday stocking. There are plenty of large fish about and enough
feisty smaller trout in the 300g size you can be kept busy for long enough if you take the time to set up correctly.The specialized coarse method is
king here. If you're unsure of how to go about setting up for the pondage and other stocked trout fisheries come by and talk to the guys.
Customer George and his friend fished the pondage during the week where some really solid fish were caught. The bank alongside the 'footy oval' fished
best, with lighter weighted feeder cages advantageous over heavier feeders due to their ability of not snagging up on the rocks. Trout dough accounted
for a couple of fish and rainbow coloured powerbait did the rest of the damage.


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Introducing the new booklet Better Living with PAH from the our peak body the Lung Foundation Australia. We are pleased to present this booklet as part of a series on living better with lung disease that now includes Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. This booklet is easy to read and understand and gives the new and existing patient an opportunity to really understand the definitions and disease process of PAH. We highly recommend this resource to the community. You can go online (below) to download, or contact us or the LFA for your own copy. Better Living with PAH Booklet - Fact Sheet on PAH
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Want to see a fascinating vampire movie? Then catch the Belgian-made, English-language "Daughters of Darkness," which arrived yesterday. Subtle, stately, stunningly colored and exquisitely directed by Belgium's young Harry Kumel, the coscenarist, this is far and away the most artistic vampire shocker since the Franco-Italian "Blood and Roses" 10 years ago. The censors—on this side of the water anyway — almost crippled that one by yanking out the homosexuality.The new picture is stronger and better-rounded, with the same double theme intact. Like a poisonous flower, it wafts through the main premises, a huge, coastal hotel off-season, housing a honeymoon couple, two strange women guests and a quaking porter. That is the set-up, and we guarantee that the picture, gliding silkenly into horror, will glue you to your seat.John Karlen, Daniele Ouimet and Andrea Rau do well, but it is the honey-voiced evil conveyed by Delphine Seyrig, from "Last Year at Marienbad," that dominates the footage. If she ever checks into a Hilton Hotel, with the brilliant Mr. Kumel again piloting, that should be quite a picture, too.
The CastDAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS, directed by Harry Kumel; screenplay by Mr. Kumel, Pierre Drouot and J. J Amiel; photographed by Edward Van Der Enden; music by Francois De Roubaix; distributed by Gemini Releasing Corporation in association with Maron Films, Ltd. At the Embassy Theater, 46th Street and Broadway, and Murray Hill Theater, 34th Street and Third Avenue. Running time: 87 minutes. (The Motion Picture Association of America's Production Code and Rating Administration classifies this film: "R—restricted, under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.")Countess Elisabeth Bathory . . . . . Delphine SeyrigStefan Chiltern . . . . . John KarlenValerie . . . . . Daniele OuimetIlona . . . . . Andrea RauPorter . . . . . Paul EsserThe Man . . . . . Georges JaminMother . . . . . Fons Rademakera


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The municipality spreads out over prevalently agricultural hill country, with two areas of particular naturalistic interest on either side (the Montalbano and the Padule). Houses and built up areas are scattered throughout the countryside and the rural landscape is still characterized by the traditional vineyards and olive groves. The farmhouses, farms, villas and small churches that dot this well kept landscape that has remained practically unchanged are typical of the Tuscan hillside country.
Historically, Cerreto Guidi first appears in 780. The name of Cerreto in Greti continued to be used up to 1079 when it was changed as a result of the dominion of the Guidi counts.
In 1085 their power became purely nominal in favor of the Florentine Republic. The end of the feudal period coincides with the cession of Cerreto Guidi to the Florentines in 1273. From then on, the vicissitudes of Cerreto Guidi were part and parcel of those of Florence.
Of prime importance in the history of Cerreto Guidi, in that it deeply conditioned the future, was the 16th century, in the course of which the name of the city was bound to that of the Medicis.
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Interbuild Australia Set For June
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Interbuild Australia, the largest international building materials and equipment trade show event held in Australia, will take place June 3-6 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre in Sydney, Australia. The exhibition brings together over 10,000 buyers and suppliers of building and construction products and supplies.
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Last date for applying to jobs in Hindustan Insecticides Ltd.(HIL)Tomorrow 21 June 2012 is last date for applying to Hindustan Insecticides Ltd.(HIL)jobs. HIL is a government of India enterprise operating under Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
HIL is having vacancies for following positions.
1. Dy. Finance Manager
2. Security Officer (On contract)
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United States Olympic Museum
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G&A, as part of a team of professionals, worked with the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado and the United States Olympic Committee to envision a Developmental Master Plan for the creation of a United States Olympic Museum. The U.S. Olympic Museum is to engage visitors with the intensity of high level competition on a firsthand basis through the lens of the individual athletes. The exhibit should forever change the visitors' appreciation of the dedication, motivation, and determination of all Olympic athletes. The plan included a comprehensive financial feasibility study, full Interpretive Plan with conceptual design and supportive visual materials, operations and staffing plans and a total project development budget.


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Bonus Stages: On Burrowed Time, Gobotron
On Burrowed Time // 9 Items[edit]
To Unlock: Collect Key in Avalon's Advanced Armaments Academy.
This one is, interestingly, not about the race but about the combo you can get. If you press R1 rapidly throughout the course, busting through walls and taking the correct routes to get the most Score Bubbles, your combo should get into the double digits fast. We finished the level with a whopping 31x combo for 150K points!
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- 50000 - 3 Items
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Gobotron // 9 Items[edit]
To Unlock: Collect Key in Got the Hump
This Robotron knockoff has you moving with one analog stick and firing with the other. As you take out enemies, you can score bonuses in the central area which should be carefully worked into your strategy -- don't waste health and upgrades! Here are the types of pickup you can get:
- + - Life
- ^ - Speed
- O - Shield
- * - Double shot/rapid fire
Later enemies are worth more points, so getting to the 5K goal isn't as hard as it sounds.
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There's Black Friday, then there's Target Tuesday.
In a scene that was reminiscent of the shopping frenzy that typically comes on the day after Thanksgiving, Target's website crashed several times throughout the day while shoppers lined up at many of stores early -- all in the hopes of snagging clothing from the house of Missoni.
Missoni is among the most sought after labels in fashion, and the Italian luxury designer on Tuesday premiered a 400-piece line exclusively for Target.
"There was Missoni mayhem," said Joshua Thomas, a Target spokesman. "This was unprecedented!"
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BOSTON – The Senate on Thursday passed a bill to address emergency service response of public utility companies in Massachusetts as a result of the widespread power outages in communities across the state during Tropical Storm Irene in August and the snowstorm in October, State Senator Jamie Eldridge announced.
"I heard from many residents who were frustrated by the utility companies' responses to the August and October storms. In some cases residents went without power for over a week, often unable to get any substantive information from their utility company about when power would be restored. This was an unacceptable situation, and I'm in strong support of this legislation to ensure our constituents receive better service during future emergencies," said Senator Eldridge.
Senator Eldridge held four hearings in the Middlesex & Worcester district – in Marlborough, Shirley, Ayer and Maynard – at the end of last year to gather input from constituents about their experiences during the October storm and the utility companies' response.
The bill requires public utility companies to provide twice-daily estimates to customers on when electricity will be restored following a 24-hour damage assessment period, and to set up a call center during a major storm. The call center must be located in Massachusetts and must have sufficient staffing to handle increases in calls.
Utilities must also report storm outages to the state and designate a community liaison in each community when implementing an emergency response plan. The bill also requires utilities to designate staff at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to help coordinate statewide response.
Additionally, utilities will pay an assessment charge to help the Department of Public Utilities pay for storm investigations. The cost of this assessment cannot be passed on to customers. The bill also ensures that any penalties assessed on utilities for violation of emergency preparation and response will be credited to customers.
Finally, to further ensure that public utility companies in Massachusetts improve their response to cities and towns during a storm, the bill extends the possibility of receivership to all utilities in the case of gross negligence. Currently, only Unitil is subject to receivership.
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Author Q&A with Sage Cohen
In December I received a copy of Sage Cohen's latest book, The Productive Writer: Tips & Tools to Help You Write More, Stress Less and Create Success. I immediately devoured it. Sage's approach is one that really resonates with me … Continue reading
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Q&A with Malena Watrous
Part of the joy in reading Malena Watrous' novel, If You Follow Me, was having a huge trip down memory lane. Like me, Malena worked as an Assistant Language teacher in Japan for two years. In her debut novel she … Continue reading
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Writer Q&A: Kris Bordessa
Recently I wrote a guest post for Jesaka Long at AKA Writer about balancing motherhood, full-time work and the writing life. In response to that post, I received a nice comment from a freelance writer, Kris Bordessa. After some research … Continue reading
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Q & A with author Gayle Forman
I came across Gayle Forman's most recent novel, If I Stay, by chance thanks to the blogsphere. And, I'm so glad I did. I read this heartbreaking, funny and thoughtful YA novel in one day (a record for me). The … Continue reading
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Author interview this week!
This week I'm happy to host a virtual interview with Wendy Nelson Tokunaga, author of Love In Translation. I read Wendy's debut novel, Midori by Moonlight, about a year ago and was thrilled to see that she had a new … Continue reading
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Rachel's QEST scholarship enabled her to enroll in two courses at the world-renowned Richemont Bakery School in Luzerne, Switzerland where she was trained in Patisserie, Desserts and Cakes, and Pralines and Chocolate Specialties. Following her training she worked for Park Cake Bakery as a concept development technologist and proceeded to create a cake for the Queen Mother when invited for tea at Clarence House. The same year she won the National Student Baker of the Year and was part of the winning team at Bake 95 UK Bakers of the Future competition
Rachel Shaw is now based in the Peak District and has her very own successful bakery and celebration cake business. QEST has enabled Rachel to develop her skills in order for her to progress within the industry.
Having just returned from demonstrating in Canada, Rachel is hoping to concentrate on progressing the business, and has just taken on more staff to cope with the increase in demand for her cakes. Rachel expresses that she would love to write books in the future and to continue to grow the business.


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I'm a natural brunette with black hair, so I don't necessarily share the title sentiment of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, but I do love Marilyn Monroe and enjoy her William Travilla- designed wardrobe from the 1953 film. Recently, Esther of MorningstarPinup on Etsy made me a custom version of the green-top, dark-pants, lavender sash outfit Marilyn's character, Lorelei Lee, wears in the movie. Continue reading "A Marilyn Monroe-inspired 1950s pants outfit from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"
Fashion & Style Influences: Mary Blair at Pinup Girl Clothing
I always tell people that my basic style descends from a combination of Bettie Page (e.g. the bangs), film costume designer Edith Head (e.g. bangs, Mexican and gypsy skirts), and artist Mary Blair. It's an odd mix, but it begins to make sense if you know me fairly well and think on it for a few moments. You may be aware that my signature hair accessory is a black grosgrain ribbon, something I picked up years ago from photos of Blair. I'm also a huge fan of the colors and shapes she incorporated into her artwork and designs for everything from Disney films and theme park attractions (It's a Small World!) to advertisements to fashion.
I wasn't sure what to expect when Pinup Girl Clothing announced that they would be adapting some of Blair's (non-Disney, of course) art to fabrics for a special "Magic of Mary Blair" collection, but I ended up ordering and enjoying several of the pieces. Most items from the collection are existing Pinup Girl Clothing staple pieces, like the popular gathered Jenny skirt and Ella dress, that feature commercial illustrations by Blair. Some of the art comes from textile prints (like the parasols) and others from things like advertisements (e.g. the kittens). They are all constructed from PUG's favorite cotton sateen fabrics, which look and wear well in casual settings. Continue reading "Fashion & Style Influences: Mary Blair at Pinup Girl Clothing"
Jane Austen's Emma is almost 200!
It's hard to believe that December will mark the 200th anniversary of Emma's publication. The recent lead up's been pretty interesting, including a modern retelling of the novel by Alexander McCall Smith and Pemberley Digital's multimedia Emma Approved adaptation, which wrapped last year. Various organizations, including the Bay Area English Regency Society in the San Francisco Bay Area, are organizing celebrations commemorating the event. Even though it's not popular on the same level as, say, Pride & Prejudice, people love Emma because it has a little something for everyone.
Before writing Emma, Jane Austen once expressed, "I am going to take a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like" (James Edward Austen-Leigh's Memoir of Jane Austen, p. 158). Most believe that the author was at least half-joking when she said this, as Emma Woodhouse is often a great favorite among readers. The character aside, however, the story itself is simply brilliant. Part romance, part comedy, part drama, and part "detective novel," adapters for stage and screen have lots of choice when it comes to direction and focus. If the depth and texture of the novel has a limitation, it's in the fact that most adaptations can't do justice to everything it offers (not even the long miniseries versions).
Jane Austen wrote Emma over the period encompassing January 21, 1814 – March 29, 1815. At his request, she dedicated Emma to her most high-profile fan, the Prince Regent. This is a bit strange, considering that she didn't care much for him, his conduct towards his wife, or his personality in general. He received a special first edition of the novel (one of twelve "presentation" copies issued by the publisher), in three volumes, which is kept at the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. For more on the presentation edition, see this description of Anne Sharp's copy (Bonhams auction site). Novelist Maria Edgeworth – a favorite of Austen's – also apparently received a presentation copy of the novel.
First published in December, 1815 (though the frontispiece is dated 1816) by John Murray, Emma was the last work Austen lived to see released. The first edition consisted of 2000 copies. Oddly, the book did not sell well, so the second printing/edition didn't happen until 1833. For more information on the initial publication of the novel, look here. You will also find opinions on the novel from Austen's friends and family right here.
For more on Jane Austen's Emma and its various media adaptations, visit the Emma Adaptations Pages.
Fox California Fashion: Classic movies and nifty vintage dresses
One of my favorite things to do in my hometown is wear vintage and reproduction outfits to see classic movies at the historic Fox California Theater, also known as the Bob Hope Theater.
After a massive restoration conducted in the late 1990s and early 2000s, this gorgeous 1930 theater is a clean, bright, luminous connection to an earlier time. While you might see anyone from George Lopez to Tony Bennett headlining at the Fox, the best attractions are the ones that offer the visitor a connection to the theater's roots as a mid 20th century movie palace – the monthly Friends of the Fox classic movie events featuring concerts on the 1928 Robert Morton theater organ!
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Style influences: Piero Gherardi and Anita Ekberg, La Dolce Vita
Like most people, I get my style cues from so many different sources I can't keep track of them all. More, I'm sure a huge proportion of my influences are so subliminal I couldn't articulate them if I wanted to. That said, the spirit of self-exploration has taken hold and inspired me to try. So with that, I'm presenting my first style influences. Not the first in the chronological sense of my life, but the first I'm bringing to the blog: Piero Gherardi – art, set, and costume designer for many of Federico Fellini's iconic films – and the luminous Anita Ekberg, one of the talented female stars of my favorite Fellini, La Dolce Vita (1960).
Since Ekberg just passed away, she's a logical first choice. The designs that she – and everyone else in La Dolce Vita – wore also happen to be some of my favorite clothes ever. Her strapless velvet gown from the famous Baths of Caracalla and Trevi Fountain scenes is legendary, but I'd love it even if it were 1/1,000,000th as famous as it is. With its sweetheart neckline, carefully-engineered bodice, and sweeping, diaphanous silk underlayers, it's truly a dream dress. The way Ekberg whirls through the Caracalla scene, it's almost like the dress has taken on a life of its own.
My other favorite Ekberg ensemble from the film includes the off-shoulder, v-neck lace top her character, Sylvia, wears during the press suite scene soon after her arrival in Rome. It's perfect – just the right balance of structure and femininity, balanced delicately on the pinnacle fulcrum of the best fashion era that ever was or will be – the late 1950s and early 1960s.
It helps that Ekberg didn't have a standard body. While not exactly plus, she had bigger curves than the average actress and looked amazing. This inspired me, as a girl who is nothing if not curvy.
Beatnik Fashion: Not every member of the Beat Generation wore a beret!
Recently, my friend Gailynne asked me to write an article for our costumers' guild newsletter. She knows I love mid-century fashion, and she needed someone to write a piece on "beatnik" fashion for our "On the Road" event coming up in November. I thought it would be fun, so I jumped on it! I figured it would be a good way to learn more about the "Beat Generation" and the (old school) hipster culture that inspired – and was inspired by – it.
When most people hear the word "beatnik," they probably imagine bored-looking bohemian gals in berets and guys in turtlenecks and weird little goatees. These stereotypes are rooted in truth, but like the term "beatnik" itself, they're not really very representative of the movement defined by the "Beat Generation" nor the people inspired by its counterculture philosophy. The reality is that the intellectuals, artists, and anti-bourgeois iconoclasts of mid-twentieth century America dressed a lot like everyone else.
Legendary San Francisco columnist Herb Caen created the term "beatnik" in 1958, a portmanteau of "beat" and "Sputnik" (as in the Soviet satellite) that – in conjunction with a short report about freeloading hep cats helping themselves to booze at a magazine party – was meant to poke fun at common perceptions of the counterculture. Namely, that the group was full of lazy opportunists with far left political leanings. According to Caen, however, Beat Generation mainstay Jack Kerouac didn't find it very amusing. "You're putting us down and making us sound like jerks," Kerouac apparently told him. "I hate it. Stop using it."
I've linked the newsletter .pdf below if you'd like to read the whole article!
Spooky audio, video, and reads for your All Hallows' Eve!
I know it's still early September, but Halloween's definitely already in the air. For those of you itching to get into the holiday spirit, here is a curated collection of audio (mostly music, with some sound effects) and video to enjoy while you stay home to serve the trick-or-treaters!
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Marilyn Monroe's Grauman's Handprint Ceremony Dress by Morningstar84
Summer's almost over, so I'm working hard to clear my warm-weather posts from the blog queue. I promised a review of another wonderful custom reproduction by Esther of Morningstar84, this beautiful version of Marilyn Monroe's eyelet halter dress from 1953.
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Informational meeting about DMA program Oct. 18, 2013
YSM students interested in applying to the DMA program are invited to an informational meeting on Friday, October 18 at 4:00 pm in Leigh 402 (Parker Hall).
The meeting will be hosted by Wei-Yi Yang and Michael Friedmann. Lily Sutton, the director of admissions, will be there as well to answer questions about the application.
Professors Yang and Friedmann will give an overview of the newly reconfigured DMA program and answer students' questions about the program, application process, and entrance exams. YSM will no longer be accepting applications to the MMA program. All DMA applicants will apply directly to the DMA for entry in the fall; there is no separate internal process for YSM students.
The application deadline for fall 2014 is December 1, 2013. For your reference, application instructions can be found here. More information about the DMA can be found here.
Please email Lily Sutton to RSVP for the meeting on October 18.
This post was updated 10/18/2013 to reflect a change in venue.


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Past-life regressionist and author Dolores Cannon discussed the waves of people known as "volunteers," aliens in human form, who are coming to Earth in increasing numbers, and other "lost knowledge" she derived from her hypnosis sessions with clients placed in deep trance. While ETs seeded the planet, and developed the human race from monkeys, it is only in the last 50 years or so, that volunteer souls from other planets and spiritual dimensions have been coming to Earth to be born in human bodies, she explained. The timing of this relates to the development of nuclear weapons in the 1940s, and the aliens' concern that humanity might destroy itself, she continued. Because the ETs have a policy of non-interference, they felt that bringing new souls, without previous karma, to Earth could bring about a positive change from within, she said.
She delineated three waves of volunteers: First Wave– These people would be in their 40s and early 50s now, finally adjusting to life after going through turbulent early years of feeling they didn't belong here. A number tried to commit suicide or were treated for depression. 2nd Wave– Presently in their 20s and 30s, these folk had an easier time, and have been called "channels, generators, and antennas," and project positive energy. Many have chosen not to have children, as this creates karma, and they don't want to have to return to Earth after this life. 3rd Wave– The New Children are coming into the world with altered DNA, so they can function in a different reality (vibrations are pushing Earth into a new dimension).
Cannon also touched on her communications with Nostradamus, who told her about the power of the "group mind" to change things, and forestall dire events. She believes we have averted the worst of what Nostradamus warned about, including the coming of the third Antichrist.
Dolores Cannon is a regressive hypnotherapist and psychic researcher who records "Lost" knowledge. She has been involved with hypnosis for 40 years and exclusively with past-life therapy and regression work for thirty years. Over this time she developed her own unique technique which enabled her to gain the most efficient release of information from her clients, and to facilitate instantaneous healing. She has also been a UFO investigator for 20 years, investigating the crop circles in England, and accumulating evidence from suspected abductees through hypnosis


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If you ever hear a musician say they are charting songs, it means they are learning the songs to perform. (That's a general definition at least.) After they chart them, they'll "woodshed" to commit them to memory.
When either or both of these happened in our old house, it meant my husband would be closing himself up in the upstairs bonus room for hours on end. I'd sometimes have to convince him he needed to break to eat!
In our house now, there's no bonus room. So, it means he sets up where he can to practice. Normally he uses his in-ears system (think expensive ear buds) and all I hear is the thump-thump-thumpthumpthump of his fingers on the keys.
Last night, though, he didn't have his in-ears with him, so he was practicing and I could hear everything.
It's definitely interesting to see and hear how he goes about learning the songs. But after a couple of hours of hearing bits and pieces of the same song over and over and over, I finally went, "I'm seriously growing to hate this song!"
Note to self: Never ask hubby to learn a song I really like lest I grow to hate it!
In almost cruel irony, the gig he was learning songs for last night got canceled due to the "ice storm warning" we have been under all day. He'll still need to know the songs for a later date, so its not lost time! But it might be awhile before I like the songs he's been learning again.


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Visit with Santa
Visit with Santa
Santa Claus will be roaming Downtown and Old Town Eureka from 12-3pm. Most often he can be found around The Gazebo (2nd & F Streets). If he is not there, he can be found walking around the area and visiting local businesses. Don't be shy! Stop him to say hi and take a photo with him. Good little girls and boys will be given a candy cane.
Raining out? Saturdays find Santa keeping dry at Wolf Dawg (525 Second Street), on Sundays find Santa at Old Town Coffee & Chocolates (211 F Street).
Happy Holidays from Eureka Main Street!
Repeats every week every Sunday and every Saturday until Sat Dec 23 2017 .Sunday, November 26, 2017 - 12:00pm


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Collections Belgian Royal Library: a.o. digitised books, newspapers, journals, manuscripts, maps etc.
Belgische Bibliografie (BB)
Official Belgian Bibliography; publications from and about Belgium; instalments of the last 12 months
Digitale Bibliografie Nederlandse Geschiedenis (DBNG)
Bibliography, Dutch history, prehistoric until present, 200,000 books, magazines, articles and online publications.
Digital archive of National Library of the Netherlands for national & international academic publications; incl. sciences; fulltext; onsite only.
Early European Books (EEB) - Alleen KB-boeken
Metadata and images of KB books (1473-1700); searchable on specific page characteristics (marginalia, hand coloring, images); no full text. Freely accessible from the Netherlands.
Portal to objects of European galleries, libraries, archives & museums; history; images, texts, sounds & videos; full text & images.
Karlsruher Virtueller Katalog
Integrated search engine for research library catalogues in German speaking countries, national libraries worldwide & commercial vendors.
National Dutch research portal: academic publications (theses/reports, articles), data sets, research projects and organisations.
Nederlands Centrum voor Rechtshistorische Documentatie en Rechtsiconografie (NCRD)
Database (55,000 references); Law originating in Dutch territories >1940, Law in former Dutch colonies, iconographic collection (12,000 images)
Nederlandse Bibliografie
Official Dutch bibliography, publications from or about the Netherlands or the Dutch language; includes announced publications


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Monday, March 7, 2016
The Monday Musts 3/7/2016
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I read Grave Mercy last year and really enjoyed it but I have yet to continue with the series! I've heard that Dark Triumph is a favorite among a lot of bookish friends and seeing it here with you saying you loved it the best has reminded me that I NEED to read it soon...before I forgot all the details of the first book LOL! Have a great week Teresa^^ ♥ReplyDelete
You have to finish the series if you loved the other books! I need to finish some series as well. Man, we need more hours in the day! Or more reading time ;) I hope you had seeing Fall Out Boy! Happy Monday!ReplyDelete
I recently bought Mortal Heart and I'm both excited and scared to finish this series.ReplyDelete
These are fun choices. I will definitely Check out the Robin LaFevers Books. The cover, alone, makes me want to read it. Have a great week.ReplyDelete
My 16 year old daughter and I are in LOVE with FOB! We saw them in concert during their summer 2014 Monumentour and they were amazing. I'm so jealous that you got to see them Fri :)ReplyDelete
♥ the freestyle and FOB live?! Amazing!!!ReplyDelete
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The LaFevers series is on my "need to read one day" list. I've heard wonderful things about it, I've just not ever found/made time to read it. Maybe this is the year? The freestyle?! Beyond amazing.ReplyDelete
Haha! I totally wanted to put up that Lin video but thought people would start yelling at me for more Hamilton. LOL! But I LOVED WATCHING IT. It's freaking amazing.ReplyDelete
I need to read Dark Triumph! Ugh. I've been wanting to forever. I loved Grave Mercy! And yay for FOB!
I lovee Jimmy Fallon and the Tonight Show! So funny, and that freestyle was amazing :D I need to finish the books in the series as well, but I've heard a lot of good things about the farther along books in the series so I was considering skipping around and coming back one by one. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
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Brian Tracy - Negotiating Strategies and Tactics
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Thread: Twins and middle name help.
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Re: Twins and middle name help.
Congratulations on your twins! I have to say that when I hear Finn, I assume it's a boy, and only a boy. :-( Would you at least conider Finley? Then again, even with Finley, it would be nearly impossible to determine which one is the boy/girl. Perhaps Finola would be a good Irish solution, as you could call her Finn as a nickname. (Better yet, your little boy can be Finn, Finley, Finnegan, etc.)
On paper, Finn with make it will look like you have two sons. If this is what you want, however, and it doesn't bother you that you'll have to correct people over and over, then go for it!
You're obviously a fan of Irish and surname names, so here are some ideas that may be of some help:
Delaney Quinn
Ciara Maeve
Cassidy Rosaleen
Darcy Aveline or Darcy Maeve
Darby Elizabeth
Shea Margaret
Reilly Aveline
Roseleen Shea
Sheridan Elizabeth
Tierney Aveline
Teagan Rose
Rory Catherine
Rowan Tierney
Maeve Catherine/Maeve Roseleen
Quinn Aveline
Keeley Bronwyn
Bronwyn Saoirse (seer-sha)
Fiona Margaret
Finola Bronwyn/Finola Tamsin
Aveline Grace
Ruby Aveline
Finnegan James
Finnian Oliver
Flynn Alexander
Finbar William
Liam Charles
Brady Nolan
Nolan Edward
Sullivan Darby
Connor Quinlan
Cullen Patrick
Callum Patrick
Darby Quinn
Declan Charles
Gavin Miles
Phineas Edward
Quinlan Darby
Roan Oliver
Hugh William
Patrick Finnegan
Colin Dashiell
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Re: Twins and middle name help.
I would not name a little girl Finn. Finn is a great name for a boy. I would use Finn as a nickname for the gorgeous Phineas or the so cool Finnian. Then I would pick a very cute Irish nickname for my little girl such as Gemma, Sorcha, Briony, or something like that. Or I'd pick something super hip and British-sounding like Pippa, Iris, Cecily, or Daphne.
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Cold Weather Sheltering
The South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter will be activated when overnight freezing temperatures are anticipated. The shelter is open to men, women and families requiring overnight sheltering. Evening and morning meals will be provided.
The South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Network is a subgroup of the Neighbors in Need Program, which is a group of volunteers from local churches that provide emergency sheltering, meals, toiletries, clothing and, in a limited capacity, assistance with social services to people in need in the Lynnwood-area.
For more information on shelter openings, how to donate supplies, or to volunteer with the Shelter Network, visit www.weallbelong.org or contact Mark Waldin, Program Administrator at 425-419-7938.


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burgundy-coloured linen Savoie jacket
burgundy-coloured linen Savoie jacket
- Order number: 1181000330_46-50
This "Savoie" Nehru-collar jacket is made of a light and smooth linen with a slight filigree flame design. The washing of its threads give it a beautiful "almost plain" burgundy colour.
- Mao-collar jacket
- Lined with the same fabric
- Straight cut
- Three patch outside pockets
- Four inside zipped pockets
- Back pleat
- Back length size 46: 76 cm
- 100% linen composition
- Cleaning instructions: delicate mode machine washing at 30°C - gentle ironing - do not tumble dry
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the customer has 14 business days as from receipt of the package in which to return to PHD SARL the product(s) that he finds unsatisfactory.
all garments are delivered unfinished (sleeves of jackets and hems of trousers). alterations are in charge of the customer. we do not take orders for alterations by mail or phone.


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Longest organ donor chain links 60 people in US
The world's longest chain of organ donations has been completed in the US, with 30 patients receiving a kidney from 30 living donors.
The chain connected people who had wanted to donate a kidney to a family member or friend, but were incompatible, with a suitable stranger.
Their loved one then received a kidney from someone else along the chain.
The complicated process lasted for four months and involved 17 hospitals across 11 states.
It started in August with a man called Rick Ruzzamenti, a 44-year-old electrician from California who decided he wanted to donate a kidney to a stranger.
It ended in December with 46-year-old Don Terry, of Joliet, Illinois, who has Type 2 diabetes and was at risk of dying of renal failure.
Because he had been unable to find a suitable donor within his family, Mr Terry had been put on a transplant waiting list and told it could take as long as five to 10 years.
A diabetes patient on dialysis typically does not have a long life expectancy and Mr Terry worried that he might not live to see his 50th birthday.
"What bothered me the most was the possibility of leaving family members like my mom and dad by themselves, and having them see their son pass away from an excruciating disease," he said.
'Love the stranger'
Mr Ruzzamenti's kidney was taken to New Jersey, to help a man whose own family wanted to donate but could not provide a suitable match.
The process continued until it reached the last donor in the chain - a 59-year-old California woman.
Her kidney was removed at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and flown to Loyola in Chicago to be given to Don Terry.
Mr Terry was unable to keep the chain going because his only sibling, a brother, is dead, and his elderly parents were unable to donate for medical reasons.
Following the surgery, Mr Terry, who is now back at work, said: "I think I have more energy now than I had when I was in my 20s.
"I have made it my life's mission to make people aware of kidney chains."
Mr Ruzzamenti told ABC News: "There's some virtue to being kind and helpful to your family and friends but that's easy.
"If the world can be kind and love the stranger and be as kind to them as to their family and friends, world problems would be solved."
Among the others who took part in the chain were Paulette Behan of West Chicago, and her younger sister, Sunni Stupka of Baldwyn, Mississippi.
Ms Behan needed a kidney transplant, but Ms Stupka's kidney did not match her immune system.
"It broke my heart," Ms Stupka said. "I felt like a failure, like I had let her down."
But thanks to the chain, Ms Behan received a kidney from a donor in Pittsburgh who matched her. In return, her sister donated a kidney to a matching patient in California.
Doctors hope that more donations like this record-breaking one can take place.
Dr John Milner, a transplant surgeon at Loyola University Medical Center said: "This is the best way for patients with incompatible donors to be transplanted quickly with the best results."
Around 400,000 Americans with kidney failure currently undergo daily dialysis, and 4,500 die each year while waiting for a transplant.
The first pooled kidney transplants in the UK took place in 2009.
The transplants involved a donor and recipient couple, who were known to each other but incompatible for transplantation, so were paired with two other donors and recipients in the same situation.


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We're taking the road less traveled, winding our way through the hot countryside and pine forests of Chile. Every now and then we hop on Ruta 5 heading south a few kilometers to the next main town, or to catch another secondary or tertiary road. Occasionally we go hours and see only a few cars, horses and carts sometimes outnumbering motors. On the most deserted routes, we have CGL125 races, pretending to peddle up the hills at a glorious 40mph.
We left Santiago on January 7th, exactly one month before my 30th birthday, and spent our first evening in the beach town of Pichilemu amongst the most stereotypical airhead surfers one could imagine. The next morning we meandered through more countryside until we reached Talca, a town not really worth seeing, save for the two nights spent at the beautiful German run garden of Eden hotel/hostel, Casa Chueca. We lounged by the pool on hammocks, enjoying the lush green surrounds and complimentary breakfast bounty. From Talca we headed southwest then southeast, the long way but avoiding Ruta 5, to Cauquenes, Quirihue, San Nicolas, and finally to the outskirts of Chillán (pronounced "chillin'" by Aussie Rob). We pitched our tents at the overpriced campground Rey Mar, a swimming pool and waterslide haven for local kids with attached field and discotech. At our arrival, a long haired little hoodlum old enough to be witty and sarcastic chanted "Pi-zza! Pi-zza! Pi-zza!", mocking our little CGL125's. Hardy-har, kid! We rolled on to find a spot. Our nearest neighbors, a group of rowdy drunk Chilean men, blasted regatón music and worse until at least 3am. I lost my earplugs in my sleeping bag and spent most of the night on a search and rescue mission. The gentleman were up by 9:30am, blasting the same soundtrack all over again.
By 10:30am we were back in Chillán, sweet-talking the local Honda dealer to do our 1,000km free service right then and there, not wanting to wait around an extra day. By 1pm we were on the road again, this time escorted by two of the Honda mechanics ditching their clients and duties, eager to partake in a bit of our adventure. The road led us to Chillán Viejo, Pemuco, Yungai, Huépil, Canteras, Antuco, and finally to the outskirts of the Parque Nacional Laguna del Laja. The perfect cone shaped Volcán Antuco loomed at 9000 feet, welcoming us to the cordillera de los Andes, 750km from our starting point 5 days before. We booked ourselves a two bedroom cabin for $60USD/night and spent the rest of the evening swimming and cherry picking in the orchard in the shade of mountains and glaciers. The next day we hiked to waterfalls in the baking Andean sun, bathed in a volcanic lake, and lounged by the "espejo de agua", the unlicensed pool the proprietor here made next to the cherry trees.
To recap: Kath and Rob have been planning this trip for quite some time, saving for the last few years for their year adventure. At Christmas, a mere two weeks ago, I decided to join them on some of their adventure, and a week later I was on the plane to Santiago! Because… well, why not?
Rob and Kath, recent Mr. Money Mustache converts, were all for buying the cheapest (good) bikes we could get. It was a tough choice between the Honda XR125 and the CGL125, but with the CGL coming in a grand cheaper at only $1,150USD for a brand new 2014 from ProCircuit in Santiago, our frugal ways just couldn't resist. And we loved the retro look. We paid $250 for registration, plates and insurance and for someone knowledgeable to do all the paperwork for us (at $20 more each, it was well worth the extra cost). In just a few short days, we were on our way! We're still waiting for our pardon, the document that will allow us to leave Chile with the bikes.
More updates coming soon, and pictures too, just as soon as it doesn't take 30 minutes to load each one…


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I have this rebellious streak in me, and when it is challenged, my ego is in its glory. Why, because it has my full attention and nothing else can enter in. It's sucks me away from my soul, and I feel splintered from my own truth. I am captured by it like a bug in a spider web. I can go for days letting my rebellion turn into a fighting match. It usually doesn't occur with actual people because I don't like conflict. The battle goes on in my head about what I want to say, but don't. I know that makes me passive, and maybe to some its not the way they would do things, but it keeps me from doing something I might regret. It gives me the time I need to find my way back to my soul. It's only in this place that I can make the right choice about the things I am passionate about. That is after all where the rebellion comes from those things that we are passionate about. It is only when they are challenged that we can dig deeper into their meaning for us. Its one thing to believe in what you are doing and what it stands for. Its another thing to let that rebellious streak turn you in the opposite direction. So I fight the fight like we all do. In the end I have to ask myself what is the intention in my action.
Is it for the greater good of all or is it just to feed my ego. Hum!!!
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Laysan Albatross (Gooney Bird) sounds recorded on Midway Island in April of 2001. Yes, all of the sounds you hear are from gooney birds. They have a very wide range of different sounds they can make. This goes on day and night. Field recording using a Sony mini disk recorder. Transferred to digital via an analog path since I had no method for copying the digital file from the mini disk.
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A new study shows that coral reefs in Aceh, Indonesia are benefiting from a centuries-old, low-tech management system, called Panglima Laot.
The study, conducted by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and James Cook University, revealed that the reefs in this area have as much as eight times more fish and hard-coral cover as areas that are not managed in the Panglima Laot system.
Key factors that make Panglima Laot so successful:
- focus on social harmony and reducing conflict over marine resources among communities
- fishing gear restrictions
- clearly defined membership rights
- rules that limit use of resources
- right of users to make, change, and enforce rule
- plan for conflict resolution
"No-take fishing areas can be impractical in regions where people rely heavily on reef fish for food," explained lead author Dr. Stuart Campbell of the WCS. "The guiding principle of Panglima Laot was successful in minimizing habitat degradation and maintaining fish biomass despite ongoing access to the fishery. Such mechanisms to reduce conflict are the key to success of marine resource management, particularly in settings which lack resources for enforcement."
To learn more:
- Find the study, published in the October issue of the journal Oryx: Coral reefs and society–finding a balance?
- Read the full press release from WCS: Centuries-Old Management System is Benefiting Coral Reefs, WCS Study Says
Copyright © 2012 by Marine Science Today, a publication of Marine Science Today LLC.


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Monday, March 16, 2009
bubbles and popsicles
It was the perfect spring day! The kids and I played out in the yard most of the day! Looking forward to when the weather is like this on a regular basis.
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Daisy Industries Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Chemically Treated Tarps offered are made available by us in a wide variety of color options as well as in waterproof construction finish. Further, these chemically treated traps are also preferred for use as rain covers as well as in other general usage applications. Made available in different finish varieties, these come in chemically treated finish that adds to the needs of UV protection as well as also at the same time makes tarp resistant from fire. We offer these tarps with heavy duty grommets as well as reinforced corners so as to provide in them optimum end usage values. The range offered under this category includes Tarpaulin Cover/Fabric, Tarpaulin Sheet, Tarpaulin Tent, Truck Tarpaulin and Waterproof Tarpaulin.
Approx. Rs 80 / Meter
Tarpaulin Cover / Fabric offered comprise flawless finished covers that are developed from quality cotton canvas material in varied color combinations to choose from. These strong and hard to wear covers/fabrics can also be made available as per the specifications and drawings as provided by the customers. Further, here our expertise also lies in making these covers available for different types of automobiles including cars and trucks including use by the vehicles used in the Defence forces. The superior finish standards provided in these covers/tarpaulins also make these highly preferred by customers based in Indian and overseas markets.
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Tarpaulin Sheet offered comprises an extensive range featuring flawlessly designed and constructed tarpaulin or tarp featuring large sheet of strong & flexible water resistant material that can be made available in form of cloth options including as canvas, coated polyester as well as in plastic finishes like latex/PVC. With our expertise in supplying the best range of tarpaulin cover sheets, we ensure these are made from quality polyethylene and come reinforced with grommets at corners as well as along the sides so as to form desired attachment points for ropes used for securing the canvas sheet.
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Tarpaulin Tent offered comprise a wide range of tents including water proof canvas tents, outdoor tents, marquees tents and others. The available choices along with their benefits include: Single & double fly general service tents: Made from two cloth folds for providing better protection from heavy rains as well as from hot weather.
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Marquee tents: These single roof tents comprise one large room with the roof extending on each side to shade walls as well as protect it from rain. We can offer these with walls in detachable finish/attached to the top as demanded by the customers.
Other than these, the other tent varieties we offer include:
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Truck Tarpaulin offered are designed with covers comprising cotton canvas in required color options. Here, our expertise lies in ensuring that the covers are made available in finish specifications as per the drawings/other finish choices provided by the customers. With our expertise in coming up with covers for different varieties of vehicles including passenger vehicles as well as vehicles meant for Defence use, we ensure these are of best available quality so as to provide for durable end usage for years to come. Here, our capability to deliver superior finish quality in the covers has also helped us to get awarded as self certified company by M/s TELCO with a status of being sole suppliers of covers to them.
We can offer covers for a wide range of vehicles including:-
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Waterproof Tarpaulin offered comprise superior quality Tarpaulins made available using superior grade waterproof cotton canvas. For ensuring in these superior finish values, these tarpaulins are made available in a mix of paraffin wax with suitable ingredients that provides in the tarpaulin superior waterproof finish as desired by the customers. Some of the main uses of these tarpaulins include for covering industrial machines, trucks as well as other goods. Further, our expertise lies in making these tarpaulins available in a variety of finish options with option of being supplied in finish forms including:
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Cotton Tarpaulin offered comprises a new range of canvas tarps that are constructed using quality cotton which makes these durable in terms of finish as well as ideal for meeting your complete needs. With all canvas tarps coming with grommets, we are also able to meet the demands of special strength canvas that are perfect for canopies as well as tents. Further, these are of excellent strength and also come with water, mildew as well as tear-resistant properties, thus making these suitable for end usage including transportation, storage and others. These are also suitable to be used as a drop cloth and can be made available in different weight per square yard options.
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