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Xero Best Practices
Facilitator: Kristen Kubank, Co-Founder of Catalyst Cloud Solutions
A once-only fee of $55 gives full access to all services including:
- One 3-hour workshop
- An additional 2-hour complimentary consulting session following a workshop of your choice.
- Exclusive entry to the Digital Solutions portal to register for webinars and download resources
About This Workshop
Want to use Xero more effectively?
This workshop will demonstrate some hacks, shortcuts and techniques to enhance your Xero experience.
- Automating the bank reconciliation process
- Uploading receipts & saving documents
- Creating useful reports
- Payroll shortcuts & auto super payments
- Online Payments gateways – get paid faster
- Automated Invoice reminders…… and so much more.
Your Facilitator
Kristen Kubank
Co-Founder of Catalyst Cloud Solutions
Qualified Teacher, BAS Agent & Cloud Integrator providing expert advice, implementation, training and support services across multiple industry sectors for SMEs.
Passionate about training small business on digital business solutions


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Discover the stunning Slovenia and its many highlights. From the pretty seaside town of Piran to the remote mountain cabins, glacial lakes and the incredibly pretty capital of Ljubljana, Slovenia offers the perfect outdoor getaway. You'll get to enjoy the green pastures, clean air and natural beauty of one of Europe's most eco friendly countries.
The Experience
Day 1: Arrival in Ljubljana followed by an airport transfer to your boutique accommodation in the heart of the old town. After your welcome meeting, spend the rest of the day as you choose, perhaps visiting Ljubljana's Castle perched high up on a hill, enjoying the stunning panoramic views of the city or simply strolling through the cobbled streets of the incredibly charming old district.
Day 2: After a leisurely morning you'll have a late morning transfer towards the stunning remote rural mountain setting of Velika Planina. You'll be dropped off at the bottom of the mountain where you'll travel first by cable car and then by chair lift to the Velika Planina with its 360 degree panoramic views. Enjoy a picnic lunch and an afternoon to explore the area before enjoying dinner in this beautiful mountain setting.
Day 3: Morning departure from the mountain via chair lift and cable car before travelling on to Slovenia's most famous attraction, the stunningly picturesque Lake Bled. Once you arrive you'll take a boat to Bled's island and the Church of the Assumption. After your boat excursion you'll have lunch and visit Bled Castle. Then you'll drive through the stunning mountains of the Triglav National Park.
Day 4: Activity, culture or leisure day. Choose between the array of adventure activities such as white water rafting, kayaking, hiking or explore the nearby mountain churches and waterfalls or simply find a quiet spot and get stuck into a good book.
Day 5: Transfer to the quaint coastal town of Piran, stopping on route for lunch before enjoying some of Slovenia's finest wines in a tour of the winery. Once you arrive in Piran you'll have time relax and enjoy the picturesque setting of the town.
Day 6: Day at your leisure to explore the sights on Piran from the pretty Tartini Square great for people watching to climbing the bell tower and the fortress walls which offer fabulous views of both the city and the sea. There are optional excursions such as boat trips, walking tours, shell museums or a visit to the Lipica stud farm for those who would prefer to keep themselves busy.
Day 7: Transfer from Piran to the Church of the Holy Trinity which is famed for its frescoes and in particular the unique "Dance of Death". Afterwards you will travel on to the lesser visited Skocjan Caves before enjoying a traditional lunch. Once you arrive back in Ljubljana you'll have the rest of the day at your leisure. Should you wish to visit Prostojna Castle and Predjama Castle, this can be organised for you.
Day 8: Transfer to Ljubljana airport for return flight
Tell me more about: The Locations | The Seasons | The Highlights | The Booking Process | The Availability
Prices for this experience include:
Transfers Airport pick-up and drop-off, all in-country transfers
Accommodation 2 nights B&B accommodation in Ljubljana, 1 nights B&B accommodation in mountain cabins, 2 nights B&B accommodation in Piran, 2 nights accommodation in Bovec.
Activities Visit and entry to Bled Castle, visit and entry Church of the Assumption, entry to Church of the holy trinity, visit to Skocjan caves, Wine tasting and tour and National Park fees
Other The services of a bi-lingual guide, an Untravelled Paths Experience booklet, welcome drink
Please Note: Our prices are based on two people sharing. For solo travellers, there is often a single supplement, please check the booking page of the experience for confirmation of the rates. For up-to-date prices, bookings and enquiries, please click here.
2 – 16 people
Please Note: This trip is suitable for people of all ages and average mobility.
Can't get that much time off work? Why not try our 4 night Mini Slovenia Experience? Alternatively, if you're looking to spend more time in the Balkans you can combine with Montenegro which is around an hour's flight from Ljubljana. For further details please have a look at our Montenegro Experiences.
Slovenia is an unexpectedly wild, beautiful land and home to the famed Lake Bled, arguably the cutest capital in Europe and some very tasty food and wine. Combine this with incredibly friendly locals, plenty of green grass and vast mountains peaks and you have the perfect place for the great outdoors!
Slovenia's capital perfectly mixes baroque facades with the 20th-century native architecture. Its iconic Tromostovje (Triple Bridge) spans the tightly curving Ljubljanica River. With colourful houses, cobbled streets and Ljubljana Castle, that sits impressively on a hill looming over the city, it is impossible not to be charmed.
Accommodation in Ljubljana:
City Hotel Ljubljana
Hotel Emonec
Please Note: Accommodation will be allocated by Untravelled Paths subject to availability. In the event there is no availability we will use alternative accommodation of similar standard and quality.
The picturesque coastal town of Piran sits at the tip of a narrow peninsula in the Gulf of Piran. Slovenia's only major town on the sea is very well preserved and teeming with history and beautiful gothic architecture. Its quaint cobbled streets, small harbour and stunning sunsets offer the perfect setting to relax and unwind.
Accommodation in Piran:
Hotel Piran
Memento B&B Piran
Please Note: Accommodation will be allocated by Untravelled Paths subject to availability. In the event there is no availability we will use alternative accommodation of similar standard and quality.
You'll stay in the charming small town of Bovec, surrounded by impressive peaks, forests and glacial lakes. This is perfect base to explore and partake in the numerous activities available. The turquoise Soca River is understandably a highlight along with stunning waterfalls and even the Walk of Peace trail which takes in various sights linked to World War I.
Accommodation in Bovec:
Hotel Boka
Hotel Sanje OB Soči
Please Note: Accommodation will be allocated by Untravelled Paths subject to availability. In the event there is no availability we will use alternative accommodation of similar standard and quality.
Lake Bled is a glacial lake fed by hot springs. The town of Bled contains a church-topped islet and a cliffside medieval castle offering the perfect photo of the Lake. Due to the Lake's popularity we try hard to avoid the main crowds as it can get very busy, particularly over holiday periods.
Tell me more about it: The Itinerary | The Seasons | The Highlights | The Booking Process | The Availability
Slovenia's summer weather is pretty reliable with plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures and sunshine allowing you to make the most of this beautiful country.
April & May: Spring is typically a lovely time to visit Slovenia as it's beautifully lush green with the flowers starting to bloom making it a great time to hike and enjoy the outdoors. Rafting is at its best in May due to the fast flowing water from the snow melting in the mountains. Less crowded and largely sunny and dry with the occasional rain.
June, July & August: Naturally summer is the most reliable period for weather but it does bring the crowds. You can expect mostly sunny, blue skies which ensure you see this picturesque country at its very best. If you like socialising the crowds do bring a holiday atmosphere to the whole country.
September & October: September is generally one of the driest months of the year and travelling outside of the school holidays means the it is less crowded. Sunny, dry with occasional rain.
November: The ski season doesn't start until mid December so although you can expect lower temperatures is it also a very tranquil time to come and visit the country with only small crowds reserved for the likes of Lake Bled. Occasional rain but you can also expect some crisp days with blue skies.
The Slovenia Experience takes place over seven nights and eight days and typically commences every Saturday during the season. However, the arrival and departure times of your chosen flights may well affect the exact duration of your stay. Many use the flexibility of booking their own flights to add an additional night or two (or three) in Ljubljana at the beginning and/or end of the experience to make the very most of their time in Slovenia.
The calendar on the book now page shows exactly when trips are available throughout the season. As well as displaying which trip dates are fully booked or available, the calendar also highlights specific dates that have been discounted or are on special offer. Click here to see available dates and rates on our calendar.
Tell me more about: The Itinerary | The Locations | The Highlights | The Booking Process | The Availability
There are plenty of reasons why we think the Slovenia Experience is a must do, but here are a few of our personal trip highlights convince you to come and join us.
The Activities: Slovenia is an outdoor country, lush green fields against a backdrop of mountain peaks and filled with fresh air. So get out and enjoy all the outdoor activities on offer such as white water rafting, kayaking, hiking, sight seeing.
The Scenery: Mountain towns, the incredibly picturesque Lake Bled and the enchanting capital of Ljubljana. Yes, it's safe to say the scenery is most definitely a highlight of the hidden gem that is Slovenia.
The Food & Wine: Due to its central location in Europe, Slovenia's culinary offerings take their influences from a number of countries which makes for not only very tasty local fare but some really original flavours so don't be shy in being a little more adventurous when ordering. Oh, and with 3 wine regions, the oldest vine in the world, which is almost 500 years old, their wine compliments the food perfectly.
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Don't just take our word for it… have a read through the 5* reviews our past guests have left on Facebook and Trustpilot.
So you've found the perfect experience for you… what happens next? Just follow the steps below…
Enquiry form: Once you've chosen the dates you'd like to travel on using our availability calendar all you need to do is head over to the booking page and fill in the enquiry form.
Confirmation: We will get back to you within 24 hours answering any questions you might have and confirming availability. If all is good, we can hold the places for you for 48 hours while you book your flights. Please note that this stage does not represent a guarantee of the booking.
Booking form: Once you have booked your flights, we will send you a booking form you will need to fill in with your details, flights and other relevant information.
Payment: As you fill in the booking form, you will also be asked to make the payment through a secure link; if you are travelling in less than 6 weeks, the payment will be paid in full, otherwise only a 25% deposit will be taken. The outstanding balance is then taken 6 weeks before travelling. Please note deposit is non-refundable. The balance will only be refundable if you cancel with more than 6 weeks in advance. More information about the cancellation policy can be found in our Terms & Conditions.
Final confirmation: Shortly after you paid, you will receive a confirmation invoice, followed by a personalized itinerary and digital booklet. All you need to do now is write the dates in your diary, prepare your packing list and look forward to your next adventure!
As a tour operator we are not able to offer inclusive flights as part of our experiences however we are more than happy to help you find the most appropriate incoming and outgoing flights for you. All the listed airports fly directly in and out of Ljubljana with multiple different airlines to choose from. We highly recommend using Skyscanner to find the cheapest flights.
London Gatwick
London Stansted
London Luton
For other airports click here
Your airport transfers are 100% flexible allowing you the freedom to depart at any time you choose on the departure date whether that be at 6am in the morning or 11pm at night.
We can also cater for surrounding airports, although there would be an additional charge. For Zagreb Airport in Croatia the price is 100 Euros each way and Trieste Airport in Italy it is 80 Euros each way. Please note these prices are for the vehicle not per person and would be paid for locally.
For those wanting to book additional nights at the beginning or end of the trip please note that your airport pick-up and drop-off will still be included provided that you book your accommodation for the extra nights directly through us. If not you will need to organise your own transfers to and from the airport. Please contact us if you need advice or assistance.
Tell me more about: The Itinerary | The Locations | The Seasons | The Highlights | The Availability
This Husky Experience in Slovenia is suitable for all ages and tastes from the young to the young at heart. It also matches with the below travel personalities and groups so you can find out whether you not this is the right fit for you:
The Active Addict
The Explorer
The Romantic
The Husky Experience is a wonderful long weekend escape to the picturesque land of Slovenia suited to all groups including families and even solo travellers who are keen to experience the thrill of husky sledding.
The Couple
The Friends
The Family
The Solo Traveller
Tell me more about: The Itinerary | The Locations | The Seasons | The Highlights | The Booking Process | The Availability
If you'd like to learn more about this experience, you'd like to check availability and prices or you have questions that need answering simply fill out the form below with all the required details using the calendar to let us know which dates you're interested in. Once submitted, we will get back to you with confirmation and/or next steps within 24 hours.
Single Supplement: Our prices are based on people sharing, for solo travellers there is a £30 single supplement per night (£210 total for the experience).
Extra Nights: If you wish we can also organise extra nights at either end of your trip for you in Ljubljana or Kranjska Gora.
Special offers are highlighted in orange. Super special offers are highlighted in yellow.

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There's nothing more frustrating than having to resist the persistent, gnawing urge to scratch the itch on your head when you're at school, having lunch, on the bus, or in a meeting. And there's definitely nothing more nerve-wrecking than constantly fretting over the possibility of somebody pointing out, or inquiring about, the tiny white specks strewn all over your hair. (What are you supposed to say? 'Oh, no big deal; they're actually just my old skin cells dying and flaking!')
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Return to Resilience and Increase Your Sales
Resilience is a measure of how much you want something and has to do with your emotional strength. For instance, how many cold calls can you make in a row that all turn out to be, "No, thank you."?
Manage Smarter 11 — Heather Monahan: Building Resilience and Your Personal Brand
Heather Monahan is the CEO of her own company Boss In Heels and author of the new book Confidence Creator — which reveals the essential techniques for building confidence and becoming your most powerful self. She was recognized as a Glass Ceiling Award winner as one of the Most Influential Women in radio in 2017. In episode 11, we discuss the need for leaders to build their own personal brand, developing resilience, and being female in the C‑suite.
How Non-Traditional Traits Can Help You Seal the Deal
Being a great salesperson is not all about being an extrovert and having great speaking skills. Michael Pici explains some of the unusual character traits top salespeople share in his blog post on hubspot.com.


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About Speaker Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour…
FlyGirl is a top inspirational speaker, America's first African-American female combat pilot, and the author of Zero to Breakthrough. FlyGirl's has a fresh, edgy style and a unique, gutsy essence that jump off the stage. She delivers messages that resonate with audiences like "You have permission to Engage;" "Take off from where you are;" and "In order to succeed you gotta 'Get Gutsy!'"
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Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour is a top inspirational speaker, America's first African-American female combat pilot, and author of Zero to Breakthrough. Leveraging her "Breakthrough Mentality" and "Get Gutsy" mindset, FlyGirl propelled herself from beat cop to combat pilot in a record-breaking three years and became America's First African American Female Combat Pilot. As featured on CNN, MSNBC, The View, FOX News, Oprah Winfrey and others, FlyGirl's fresh, edgy style, high, contagious energy and unique, gutsy essence jump off the stage, page and screen and moves people to action. Since 2007, she has inspired countless organizations and individuals to make gutsy moves
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Why FlyGirl?
A relevant, engaging and energetic Inspirational Leadership speaker, FlyGirl will share the precise steps she used to break six-figures during her first year in business and seven-figures in only four! One of her passions is helping business leaders and female entrepreneurs make gutsy moves and create breakthrough results. FlyGirl has coined "Zero to Breakthrough," an experience-based, warp-speed success formula, that demonstrates how Gutsy Leadership works, and shows us how, with courage, power and grit, any of us can realize remarkable, goal-targeted achievement that propels us to limitless heights.
Commanding corporate, STEM-centric and female executive and entrepreneur audiences across the globe, FlyGirl's most requested keynotes, Zero to Breakthrough; One Mission, One Goal, One Team; and Get Gutsy. Live Gutsy!, deliver messages that resonate: "You have permission to Engage;" "Take off from where you are;" "We win or lose together;" and "In order to succeed you gotta 'Get Gutsy!'"
A Tennessee native and graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, FlyGirl holds two honorary doctorates, was a Diversity Liaison Officer to the Pentagon for Headquarters Marine Corps and is a member of the COMCAST/NBCUniversal Joint Diversity Council. She has received numerous awards as a pioneering pilot, to include her commanding role in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). She was the Marine Corps' first African American Female pilot, first African American woman on the Nashville Police Department's motorcycle squad, a Camp Pendleton Female Athlete of the Year and two-time titleholder in their Strongest Warrior Competition, and a running back for the women's pro football team, the San Diego 'Sunfire.'
FlyGirl's first signature book, Zero to Breakthrough, was released in 2011.
FlyGirl is married and resides in the Atlanta, GA area. In 2015, she gave birth to "FlyBaby," her gutsiest move yet!


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An English style garden boasting about 450 different varieties of flowers.
This local farm just south of Furano grows melon, sweet corn, watermelon, potatoes, and makes their own original melon ice cream, which you can purchase in a melon bowl. You can also pay to go into the gre..
Lavender flowers and other colourful flowers are at their best in the vast natural fields. Even in the middle of winter, lavender flowers can be viewed in the warm greenhouse.
This camp site is a 15 minute drive from JR Nakafurano Station. Located in quiet setting with beautiful natural scenery, this campsite offers a relaxing getaway. There are Lavender & sunflower gardens, some g..
This large flower park features lavender alongside lupines and sun flowers. The lavender is harvested here and you can purchase and see a wide range of beautiful lavender products.
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I'm back on the moody and mysterious trail with Casanova's Waterway. The original photograph of Venice, taken by Nick Scheerbart, is available for free from the Unsplash site, as are all the other photographs on this magnificent site for artists and designers.
My base layer (Normal mode in Photoshop) is 2LO Confetti 4, above which I added 2LO Confetti 9 (Multiply mode), both from 2 Lil' Owls. The photograph looked delicious in Colour Burn mode. I tried many other blends, you can be sure, before settling on the latter.
"The sweetest pleasures are those which are hardest to be won."
― Giacomo Casanova, The Story of My Life
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Whoops-a-daisy! I prepared my entry some days ago for Week 12 of the Photo Rehab Cover Makeover run by Desley Jane of Musings of a Frequent Flying Scientist and Lucile of Lucile de Goday, and then promptly forgot about posting it in time. Duh!
The challenge on this occasion was to do a cover for the horror film, The Cabin in the Woods (2012), a frightener if ever there was one.
I used a photograph taken by Mr FND when he was in the middle of nowhere trying to find the newly built Venice ferry port. I promptly added a lighted window from another photo of ours before doing the title, cast and director. Oh, and I also added one of my textured backgrounds.
Click here for instructions if you would like to take part in future challenges.
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Originally posted on Albert Jack (except for the image!)
To Double Cross a person (or to be 'double crossed') is to cheat somebody, or to betray a confidence. Initially this phrase used to mean to indicate that both parties were involved in the deception, although it is now commonly understood as applying to only one party. There is a suggestion that this expression began life in the Middle Ages when Venetian merchants (Venice being the capital of the trading world at that time) would affect allegiance to fellow Westerners by making the sign of the cross in the way Westerners did, and then show the same loyalty to Easterners by crossing themselves in the way Easterners used to. It is said that this divided loyalty led to the introduction of the term 'double crosser'. But there is stronger evidence suggesting the expression is far more recent, being in fact a horse-racing term from the early 19th century. Any jockey who had been paid to lose an event by race fixers, but who then found himself in the lead, would cross himself twice as he passed the winning post as a prayer to God for forgiveness for his double deception by accepting the bribe to lose and then winning the race. He might also have added a third cross to pray the race fixers weren't waiting for him when he got home for his tea.
Another possible origin for the term, and one that I prefer, relates to the doings of an 18th-century bounty hunter by the name of Jonathan Wilde. Legend has it that Wilde kept a book with the names listed of all the criminals and wanted men throughout England. He formed an underground information network and would pay or protect any criminal who provided him with information of the whereabouts of another. In this way, Wilde would apprehend and turn over wanted men to the authorities for a fee. Each of these informers had a cross placed next to their name in the book of thieves. Once a man was no longer useful to Wilde, or began to refuse to give information, the Thief Taker General would place a second cross against his name and then turn him in for the bounty money. However, Wilde also used to blackmail men to steal for him and even to murder rivals, so inevitably he was eventually double crossed himself, turned in and hanged for his crimes.
Connection News: While I'm still trying to work out what I'm supposed to have downloaded onto my new computer that added up to 30 gb in just one week – I was very circumspect and made sure not to download more than 5gb per week, which is why I'm so confused – I've had more news from the locals about the connection in this area being exceedingly slow because the service provider is digging up the road. Sound familiar!
Keep Calm & Then Scream Throw Pillow
Even when I get to next month's bandwidth allowance – from 8th March – it's still not going to be a great connection. Don't you just love the 21st century? In any case, it is still making it very difficult to like or reply to your comments with any consistency, let alone visit and do the same on your blog posts.
On a pleasurable note, I have been at play once more and created Dark Angels, a somewhat surreal piece in feel, even though it doesn't actually contain anything in the scene that wouldn't be there in life. I hope it tickles your fancy!
Textures from Kerstin Frank and 2 Lil' Owls.
Birds photograph by Patryk Sobczak at Unsplash.
Venice building background from Didier Descouens on Wikimedia.
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Venetian Rose Water, my new 'watercolour', has been created using an original photograph by Didier Descouens from Wikimedia, which you can see here. It is, in fact, Palazzo Centauri, the birthplace of the Italian playwright Carlo Goldoni. I 'rubbed out' the street signs attached to the wall on the right and modified the whole with a marvellous texture from my favourite supplier of such delights, 2 Lil' Owls.
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Mortimer Luddington Menpes is having a bit of a renaissance in his home country. This year there were two exhibitions devoted to his work in Adelaide, the city of his birth. We contributed some images to one of them, and they sent us a copy of the book of the exhibition, which is where most of this week's pictures come from. My colleague Tim and I also got an invitation to the private view. But it was a bit far to go, which was a shame. It would have been good to see the place Menpes came from. He was born in Port Adelaide in 1855 and came to England when he was 20. Although he lived the greatest part of his life in the UK there was always something of the outsider about Mr Menpes and he never lost an Australian artist's feeling for light and colour.
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London's West End is home to the best of Britain's theatres.
The area between Leicester Square, Oxford Circus, and Piccadilly Circus is the golden triangle for London's theatre-land. On our West End walking tour, you could see the Leicester Square, the Gielgud, the Apollo, the Queen's, the Garrick, the Criterion, the Lyric, the Piccadilly, and the Prince of Wales theatres. You could also wander up to the world-famous London Palladium, where Royal Variety Shows are staged, in Argyll Street, or to the nearby Donmar Warehouse, Phoenix, Ambassador, Prince Edward, and Palace theatres.
The beauty of our tours is that you can spend as much time as you like stopping off at each attraction. That means you could catch a matinee performance in one of the theatres as you travel around. Or you could use your walking tour as inspiration for your evening's entertainment.
You'll discover some fascinating history. The Gielgud was built as part of a pair with the nearby Queen's Theatre, but at the height of the Blitz in 1940 a German bomb destroyed the entrance at the Queen's.
The Lyric is the oldest surviving theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue, staging light operettas when it opened in 1888. It was built for impressario Henry J Leslie and its first star was Marie Tempest. In 1926, it staged The Gold Diggers starring American stage and screen actress Tallulah Bankhead, famed for her one-liners and her husky voice.
The Grade II listed Prince of Wales theatre in Coventry Street opened in 1884 with a revival of WS Gilbert's The Palace of Truth. Lillie Langtry played there in Princess George and The School for Scandal in 1885, and it staged Ivor Novello's first play The Rat in 1924. It was rebuilt in 1937, and film star Gracie Fields sang to the works as she laid the foundation stone. Other stars who have played its stage include Bob Hope and Peter Sellers.
The Garrick in Charing Cross Road opened in 1889. Its Grade II listed building saw Laurence Olivier direct Jack Buchanan in Born Yesterday in 1947, and was home to British comedies in the 1960s and 1970s.
Our West End tour also takes in the entertainment districts of China Town and Covent Garden, alongside historic attractions like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and Horse Guards.
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"Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Persons, including those bound to Service for a Term of Years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other Persons. The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct." —Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution
- Supreme Court to decide on a citizenship question
- Clinton's gross hypocrisy on Trump's supposed "obstruction."
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SCOTUS Leans Toward Census Citizenship Question
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Department of Commerce v. New York, a case that challenges whether the Trump administration has the legal authority to include a citizenship question in the upcoming 2020 Census. As The Wall Street Journal reports, "Eighteen or so states argue that a citizenship question will deter immigrants from responding to the Census and result in an undercount of Hispanics, which would reduce federal funding and their representation in Congress. Three federal judges have sustained this extraordinary legal claim."
As directed by the Constitution, the federal government is to conduct a census of the U.S. population every 10 years, and from 1790 to the present that directive has been followed. From 1820 to 1950, a citizenship question was included in the census, and up through the 2000 Census a citizenship question was included in the long-form questionnaire that was given to one-sixth of households. In other words, the 2010 Census containing no citizenship question is the outlier. And it is this census outlier that those opposed to the citizenship question are arguing should be the legal precedent.
The problem for these folks is that the Census Act grants the commerce secretary the authority to conduct the census "in such form and content as he may determine." While they may contend that the inclusion of a citizenship question will negatively impact the ability of the census to provide accurate population numbers, claiming that those living in the country illegally will not return the questionnaire out of fear is merely speculative. Furthermore, they avoid the real issue, which is the electoral impact of high numbers of noncitizens, whether legal or illegal, on the representative governance rights of U.S. citizens.
As the oral arguments were submitted, it became apparent that the conservative justices weren't buying the main argument against the inclusion of a citizenship question. Justice Samuel Alito expressed his skepticism, musing, "What jumps out is the fact that citizens and noncitizens differ in a lot of respects other than citizenship. They differ in socioeconomic status. They differ in education. They differ in language ability. I don't think you have to be much of a statistician to wonder about the legitimacy" of the claim that the inclusion of a citizenship question would lower response rates. Justice Neil Gorsuch noted that "it's not like this question is improper to ask."
The expectation is that the Court will issue its decision relatively quickly, as the Census Bureau needs to begin the process of printing census materials in June. A ruling in favor of America (not just Trump) would undo a significant plank in the Democrats' efforts to rig elections in their favor.
Clinton the Consummate Hypocrite on 'Obstruction'
"I think there's enough there that any other person who had engaged in those acts would certainly have been indicted," Hillary Clinton said Tuesday. After all these years, it's a relief to see her come clean about the astounding level of privilege borne of corruption in Barack Obama's administration that she enjoyed in walking away scot-free after illegally sharing classified information over an unsecured private email server.
Except she was talking about Donald Trump and obstruction of justice after Robert Mueller's report. She said, "As I read [Mueller's report] what I thought it said was, 'Look, we think he obstructed justice … but we're under the control of the Justice Department.'"
One of Bill and Hillary Clinton's most obnoxious traits over the last 30 years is to hypocritically accuse their political opponents of exactly the shenanigans and crimes they themselves committed. ("The politics of personal destruction," anyone?) Bill actually was charged with both obstruction of justice and perjury when he was impeached by the House in 1998. He only survived because Democrats in the Senate refused to convict.
And Hillary "would clearly have been indicted" for her email subterfuge had Obama and his deep-state actors not intervened. Former FBI Director James Comey's higher loyalty was to Clinton, which is why she's not in prison. Other Americans were imprisoned for less severe versions of her same offenses.
By contrast, Trump may be a loudmouth on Twitter who relentlessly objected to Mueller's "witch hunt," but as Attorney General Bill Barr made clear last week, "The White House fully cooperated with the special counsel's investigation, providing unfettered access to campaign and White House documents, directing senior aides to testify freely, and asserting no privilege claims." That utterly undercuts the Left's obstruction claims, and it should have been enough for Mueller to not abdicate his prosecutorial mandate to come to that conclusion. Instead, he left the door open for demagogues and hypocrites like Clinton to continue insisting Trump is guilty of obstruction.
Clinton could perhaps be given one cheer for saying impeachment "should be something undertaken in a really serious, diligent way based on evidence, not on partisan advantage." She applauded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who she said was "right to be cautious" about it. But even in this Clinton exposed her personal bitterness. "You don't put impeachment on the table as the only item on the table and say you're going to get there no matter what, which is what happened in '99," she advised. That's a grossly skewed perspective on her husband's impeachment. Moreover, she's actually just setting the table for the "serious, diligent" way Democrats eventually conclude to impeach Trump.
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- TAX-RETURN DEADLINE COMES AND GOES: "The Treasury Department on Tuesday missed a second deadline from House Democrats to provide President Trump's tax returns. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a letter that the department can't act on the request 'unless and until it is determined to be consistent with law.' He said that he expects Treasury to provide the House Ways and Means Committee with a final decision by May 6 after receiving legal conclusions from the Department of Justice." (The Hill)
- ABOUT THAT NEW POLICY ON HOMOSEXUAL LEADERS… "More than 200 individuals have come forward with new allegations of sexual abuse by members of the Boy Scouts of America in recent weeks as a trio of law firms seek to uncover unidentified child abusers. A few of the victims are young, still underage or in their 20s, but many have held their secrets close for decades," reports USA Today. "Only a handful of the new allegations are related to previously identified perpetrators. About 90% … are new. … The Scouting organization faces 200 lawsuits that its insurance companies threatened to stop covering." All told, there may be more than 12,000 victims.
- THE CLOWN CIRCUS GROWS: "Former Vice President Joe Biden will announce his presidential bid Thursday morning with an online video… Biden will then appear in Pittsburgh on Monday for an event at a local union hall, NBC News has learned. Biden will then embark on a tour of the four early voting states — Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada — in the following weeks." (NBC News)
- BURGEONING MIGRATION NUMBERS: According to the Texas Tribune, "Less than seven months into the fiscal year, the number of undocumented immigrants who have been apprehended or turned themselves in to U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley has already surpassed last year's total." The 164,000 illegals arrested just since October is higher than the 2018 aggregate of 162,262. "The increase is the result of an ongoing surge of migrants, most of them from Central America." Meanwhile, the Washington Examiner reports, "The Mexican government says it has deported 15,000 migrants who illegally entered Mexico from Guatemala and had been traveling as part of caravans in hopes of reaching the United States' southern border," though "thousands more people continue to traverse the country intent on reaching the U.S."
- VILLAGE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM: "Beginning in 2020, many Advanced Placement students will be using an American History textbook that suggests President Trump is mentally ill and that depicts him and many of his supporters as racists. The book asserts that '[Trump's] not very-hidden racism connected with a significant number of primary voters.' What connected with a significant number of primary voters was Trump's strong opposition to illegal immigration and his concern over terrorists entering the U.S. The textbook effectively characterizes these concerns as 'not very-hidden racism' and those who share them as racists. … The textbook goes further. It says that Hillary Clinton supporters 'worried about the mental stability of the president-elect.'" (Power Line)
- TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME IN THE UK: "President Trump will pay a state visit to the U.K. in early June, according to Buckingham Palace, which says Trump has accepted an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to visit America's closest ally. … Even before Buckingham Palace and the White House issued confirmation of the trip, protest groups in the U.K. announced their plans to demonstrate against the American president and his policies. 'We have to march in huge numbers against his racism, misogyny, transphobia, and the threat he poses to the planet,' activist and writer Owen Jones wrote, in a tweet that was shared by the U.K.'s Stop Trump Coalition." (NPR)
- SRI LANKA UPDATE: "President Maithripala Sirisena demanded the resignations of two top security officials Wednesday as new details emerged about the nine suicide bombers who carried out devastating attacks that killed 359 people on Easter Sunday. Sirisena asked Pujith Jayasundara, the country's police chief, and Hemasiri Fernando, the defense secretary, to step down amid a growing furor surrounding the government's failure to act on intelligence warning of possible attacks on churches by an obscure Islamist extremist group." (The Washington Post)
- HUMOR: Hillary Clinton almost wins "Wheel of Fortune" but then shouts "Easter worshiper" instead of "Christian" (The Babylon Bee)
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Michelle Malkin: "It's the radical left, much of it fueled with [George] Soros' money, that has hijacked the U.S. Census, not President Donald Trump. 'No Illegal Immigrant Left Behind' is crucial to their strategy. Why? Remember: The Census is used to divvy up seats in the House as a proportion of their population based on the head count. The redistribution of power extends to presidential elections because the Electoral College is pegged to the size of congressional delegations. More people equal more seats. More illegal immigrants equal more power. … Our Founding Fathers explicitly warned against the perils of foreigners manipulating representation by overwhelming the country. Immigration scholar and author Daniel Horowitz points to Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story's prophetic admonition: 'If aliens might be admitted indiscriminately to enjoy all the rights of citizens at the will of a single state, the Union might itself be endangered by an influx of foreigners, hostile to its institutions, ignorant of its powers, and incapable of a due estimate of its privileges.' Statesman Roger Sherman similarly emphasized the need to 'guard against an improper mode of naturalization' by states adopting 'easier terms.'"
Upright: "I think there are two big reasons why this country is so great. The first is our Constitution, which guarantees our freedom of speech and expression. The second is our free-market system. … It pains me to see people in this country glorifying socialism. Young people especially have been indoctrinated into believing that free enterprise is immoral because it enriches the greedy and depresses the poor." —Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus
For the record: "There's no collusion, says the special counsel. That takes one sentence. It doesn't take 200 damn pages. It doesn't take $35 million dollars." —Mark Levin
Braying Jenny: "I'm more Palestinian in the halls of Congress than I am anywhere in the country [and] in the world. " —Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Non compos mentis: "Tourist mecca Notre Dame also revered as place of worship." —AP headline
Demo-gogues: "I accept that there's a humanitarian crisis that is being caused by this president. There is a humanitarian crisis when you throw children into cages and separate families. That's a human-rights violation. We can keep our country safe and strong and honor human rights as well." —Sen. Cory Booker
The BIG Lie: "When it comes to the VA, all I can think of is that classic refrain that my parents always told me growing up. Which is that, 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it.' … This thing … provides the highest quality care to our veterans." —Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Braying Jackass: "While I am a progressive feminist, I have often debated folks who are citing the Bible and shouting out Sodom and Gomorrah. That's something they always say. And I would always push back and say, 'Listen, if Jesus is so great, why weren't you nicer? Why aren't you kinder?' … Jesus needs new PR. I always had that line growing up. Because, honestly, I think what Mayor Pete [Buttigieg] is doing — he is demonstrating how to actually be a Christian, to embrace people, to be more compassionate. I think that's an example that crosses partisan boundaries actually." —MSNBC political analyst Zerlina Maxwell
And last… "The biggest problem America faces are lost adults whose bizarre beliefs are saturating an entire generation of impressionable young minds." —Rebecca Hagelin
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Last Saturday, in the Co-op foyer, players took half hour shifts, on two bikes, to raise more than £1,000 towards funds to compete in the three-day Edinburgh International Youth Cup in August.
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Hitachi Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) and Hitachi Furyu-mono
Approximately 14,000 cherry trees in Hitachi bear beautiful blossoms in April, and lots of visitors flock here day and night. For two days, huge festival floats called furyumono (15 meters high, 18 meters wide, and weighing 5 tons) appear on the street, and puppet plays are performed on it. The furyumono have been designated as a UNESCO intangible cultural property. Cherry blossom map linkFor more information
Nemophila at Hitachi Seaside Park
From mid-April to early May, nearly 4.5 million nemophila flowers cover a 3.5 hectare area of hillside in Hitachi Seaside Park. The sea of blue flowers merges with the sky in an endless vista. Enjoy a stroll through the flowers, taking in the views and refreshing sea breeze as you go.For more information
Kochia at Hitachi Seaside Park
Hitachinaka City
Kochia plants are grown from July to the end of October on a large hill in Hitachi Seaside Park. The kochia are green at first, but the most popular time for viewing them is mid-October, when they turn scarlet red. For a week in August, the green kochia-covered hill is lit up in the evening, creating a colorful dream-like world.For more information
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Plum blossoms mark the arrival of Spring in Japan. Kairakuen Park is home to around 3000 plum trees of 100 different species which flower from late February to March, filling the park with a delicate floral fragrance. Kairakuen also features various attractions which can be enjoyed throughout the year, such as Kobuntei villa and a lush bamboo forest. Tokiwa Shrine is situated near the main entrance to the park.For more information
Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival
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From late October to late November, the Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival is held at Kasama Inari Shrine. The festival has a history of over 110 years, which makes it the oldest chrysanthemum festival in Japan. Nearly 10,000 potted chrysanthemums are displayed throughout the shrine grounds, and, in particular, dolls and decorations skillfully made using chrysanthemums draw lots of visitors. Some traditional events such as yabusame (horseback archery) and Shinto rituals with music are also held during the festival.For more information
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Peach trees bear pretty pink blossoms in late March when it gets warmer. The nearly 1,500 peach trees in Koga Park have differently shaped blossoms (mostly pink, with a few white). The Peach Festival held there is a delightful event, where on weekends you can enjoy riding in a hot-air balloon or rickshaw, as well as watching various kinds of performances, including street performances and live bands.For more information
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Itako City is a waterfront city surrounded by the ocean on one side and rivers and lakes on the other. The city is most famous for its Iris Festival in which nearly one million iris plants fill the city with innumerable shades of purple. During the festival in late May and June, visitors can also see a traditional ceremony in which a bride in a stunning white wedding kimono travels by boat to join her new husband's family as well enjoy leisurely row boat cruises on the city's many canals.For more information
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Located in a mountainous area, Amabiki Kannon is a temple known for answering prayers for a safe birth and sound child rearing. The Hydrangea Festival is held here from early June till mid-July during the rainy season. Ten different types of hydrangeas, some three thousand in number, bloom during the festival. The imposing temple building is also something to see.For more information
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Maximum Size: 5"
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Water Conditions: 76-82° F, pH 7.5-8.5, KH 15-25
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Family: Cichlidae
Species: African Cichlid
Aquarium Type: Cichlid-African
Species Information
One of the brightest and most colorful Mbuna from Cape Ngombo of Lake Malawi, the Electric Blue Johannii males have a vibrant, electric-blue coloration (hence the name) with black markings and the females can be a light to bright orange. They are a popular choice within the hobby, but are very often confused with Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos, which look very similar but can be identified by the fact that their females are not orange and remain the same color form as the males of their kind. Electric Blue Johannii are an excellent species for the more advanced hobbyist; they are hardy and beautiful as well as readily available from local and online vendors alike.
Aquarium Care
Electric Blue Johannii should be kept in an aquarium of 55 gallons or larger, should be supplied with a sand to crushed coral substrate (a lot of hobbyists use a mix of both) and with an abundance of rocks and caves to hide in and stake out as territory. Any live plants should be attached to rocks or driftwood (i.e., Anubias nana, Anubias hastifolia, Java Fern) and are greatly appreciated.
Electric Blue Johannii males can be very aggressive and will terrorize lesser males of their kind; one male and a few females per aquarium is recommended unless a much larger tank (125+ gallons) is provided with adequate territory and shelter to house additional males. Tank mates are an option but they should either be females of the same species or a different Mbuna species and should share any similar markings or coloration.
Feeding & Nutrition
Electric Blue Johannii are omnivorous and mainly eat Aufwuchs and small invertebrates in the wild. They should be fed a variety of meaty food items such as live, frozen, or freeze-dried bloodworms, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and ghost shrimp (preferably "gut-loaded") as well as high quality, vitamin-enriched, Spirulina-based pellets and flakes. Feed what will be consumed in a few minutes, twice a day. It has been said that feeding for less amount of time, but at a higher daily frequency, can help with any extreme aggression issues.
Breeding Information
Electric Blue Johannii are mouthbrooders. The female will lay her eggs in a cave or rock crevice and then gather up the eggs in her mouth. The male has egg-like spots on his anal fin and the female will be attracted to them thinking that they are more eggs to gather up in her mouth; when she tries to gather them she receives sperm from the male which fertilizes the eggs.
The female will carry the eggs (usually a clutch of 25-50) for up to around 28 days before she releases free-swimming fry. Feed the fry Artemia nauplii and crushed Spirulina flakes.
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I don't have children, so I'm pretty open-minded about offering advice about kids. My theory is this — if you are willing to consider parenting advice from a childless single person, you probably need the help. The most commonly offered piece of advice I give is this: If you can't outsmart a 5-year old, give it back. (Disclaimer: I also say this about 6-year olds, 8-year olds, and in fact most pre-teens.)
After a certain age, children become little argument machines. It's an important part of the developmental process, and a necessary skill for navigating through life. However, in order for a child to reach his/her full potential, they need to lose a lot of arguments first. And given what most small children want, it's usually in their best long-term interests that they lose arguments with adults. Parenting is an exhausting vocation, and I understand how hard it can be to have the same pointless argument again and again. But like an athlete coming in off the bench, I still have the energy to fight, and the cunning to win.
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A few seconds later, I looked up at Christopher, who was standing there in stunned silence. He had that look on his face that I call "dog with a slide rule". I could almost read the thoughts going through his little mind. "Hey, wait a minute! I clearly expressed a desire, and John just acknowledged it without doing anything. He didn't argue, or agree, or attempt to bargain, or anything! I don't know what to do with that! Line, please?" Eventually, sensing that no cookie was forthcoming (but not entirely sure why), he wandered off.
Later that evening, after dinner (and a cookie), we played for a while, and then it was time for bed. Christopher offered a counter-proposal: No. Being in a good mood, I decided to be magnanimous and elaborate on my position. Using my best CCD teacher voice, I said, "Christopher, let me explain something. I'm bigger than you are, I'm stronger than you are, I'm older than you are, and I'm smarter than you are. And I always will be. So every time you try to fight me, you are going to lose."
Aghast at the prospect of going 0-for-life against me, Christopher looked at me and complained, "That's not fair!"
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One of my regrets from our years spent in upstate New York (before moving to Tucson) was not spending more time in the Canadian maritime provinces. Somehow we never made it to Prince Edward Island, for example, but one of these days…
In any event, this guest post from Josh Patoka reminds me of what we've missed — and, I hope, will inspire others to go where we have not (yet).
By Josh Patoka
Literary fans know Canada's Prince Edward Island (PEI) best as the setting of Anne of Green Gables, but there are plenty of things for baby boomer travelers with other interests to see and do there.
The island combines rolling scenery, a relaxed pace of life, historic lighthouses, fresh seafood, and biking and hiking trails — along with Anne of Green Gables-related activities, of… Continue reading
When I first saw this infographic from the UK company Computer Planet about the health benefits of playing video games, I thought, "Hmm, interesting, but how much relevance does it have to baby boomers?"
After all, the prototypical image of gamers is of young men — who, as the infographic itself suggests, are seen as "anti-social hermits who shut themselves in their bedrooms day and night."
And along with that image goes empty pizza boxes, bottles of soda or beer, maybe a haze of cigarette smoke…you get the picture.
Then I did a little research and was surprised to read that nearly a quarter of all gamers in the U.S. are age 50-plus, outdistancing those aged 36-49 and not too far behind the under 18 and 18-35 age ranges.
There's more: according to surveys by Pew Research, in 2017 55 percent of Americans aged 50 and up played video… Continue reading
With warm weather now upon us, baby boomer grandparents turn to thoughts of how to entertain their grandkids at times over the summer break if the opportunity or need arises.
Today's guest poster, Gemma Tyler, suggests that taking the grandkids camping — now dubbed "gramping" — can provide a fun-filled and memorable multi-generational outing. Gemma regards camping as a great bonding experience, and I agree.
But if you haven't camped for a while — maybe since your own kids were young — you may be feeling a little rusty about the basics: especially keeping young children happy and occupied in the outdoors.
So Gemma offers five practical tips to keep in mind before you get to the fun parts like hiking, toasting s'mores over an open fire, and maybe telling a ghost story or two.
By Gemma Tyler
Whether… Continue reading
Today we have a guest post from my friend Mitch Stevens, who leads hikes and adventure trips throughout the Southwest for the Sierra Club and as founder of Southwest Discoveries.
Mitch recounts a recent rafting trip along Utah's Green River through spectacular Dinosaur National Monument. This family-oriented trip is perfect for multi-generational travel with grandkids. (And what kid doesn't like dinosaurs?).
By Mitch Stevens
We hiked through a narrow defile carved through red sandstone. The foliage in the canyon was lush: Boxelder, grapevines, Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir trees all thrived in the moist environment. A clear stream murmured near the trail, contributing to the serenity.
We rounded a bend in the canyon and heard falling water in the distance. Soon our group came upon the source of the sound, a breathtaking waterfall tumbling 200 feet down a sheer… Continue reading
When my wife, Catharine, and I moved to Tucson 2 1/2 years ago, we happily traded the snowy winters of upstate New York for the warmth of the desert. But — much more importantly for us — we also moved to within a short drive of our son, daughter-in-law, and our new grandson.
Now we're able to see them multiple times a week (mostly at their invitation!) and Catharine, now retired from her career as a magazine editor, is doing yeoman duty as a babysitter and enjoying every moment of it, with the possible exception of an occasional tantrum. (But that's OK, she can usually calm me down with a chocolate croissant or some clam dip.)
For baby boomers, many of whom are now retired or nearing retirement — usually with more flexibility in time and often… Continue reading
No more almost-free senior lunch at U.S. National Parks: The price of a lifetime America the Beautiful Senior Pass rises sharply from $10 to $80 on August 28, 2017.
The Senior Pass, available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents age 62 and above, has cost just $10 since 1994, making it one of the great travel bargains in the world.
At $80, it will still be a good deal, just not the steal it is now. If you already have one of the $10 passes, it will be honored for your lifetime.
Senior Passes provide access to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by six federal agencies:
- National Park Service
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- Bureau of Reclamation
- US Forest Service
- US Army Corps of Engineers
Senior Pass Benefits
The passes cover entrance and day-use recreation fees… Continue reading
Here's Part 3 of guest contributor Myles Stone's Viet Nam Diary, featuring his insightful narratives during a recent two-month stay with his family in Hoi An, Viet Nam, during which he received a visit from my son, Grael; daughter-in-law, Nona; and my 16-month-old (and already well-traveled) grandson, Conrad. (Myles' wife, Aimee, and baby daughter, Mimi, rounded out the contingent of travelers.)
All were born after the Viet Nam War ended in 1975, and thus bring a fresh perspective to the country that so consumed the baby boom generation in the U.S. during the turbulent 1960's and early 1970's.
In this post and the next, Myles recounts a visit to Viet Nam's old imperial capital of Hue during the late April holiday marking the reunification of the country. As with all his posts, photos are courtesy of the family photographer, wife Aimee.
By Myles Stone
Photos by… Continue reading
An Bang Beach, Hoi An, Viet Nam
This is the second in our series of guest posts from Myles Stone, a Tucson physician who recently spent two months in Hoi An, Viet Nam, with his wife, Aimee, and baby daughter, Mimi.
Our son, Grael, daughter in law, Nona, and our then-16-month-old grandson, Conrad, spent two weeks visiting the Stones there this spring.
These are slice-of-life pieces that provide insights into what Viet Nam — a country that played such a huge role in the baby boomer experience of the 1960s — is like today.
You can read about the usefulness of their local neighborhood "fixer" in Myles' first post.
In this post, Myles treats us to a visit to one of the many tailoring shops in Hoi An, where you can get custom-made suits, shirts, and other items of clothing made from scratch for a tiny fraction of what… Continue reading
Today I'm delighted to introduce guest poster Myles Stone, a physician and friend of my son, Grael, and daughter-in-law, Nona.
Grael, Nona, and young Conrad P. Norton, who was 16 months old at the time (all pictured above arriving in Viet Nam), recently spent two weeks visiting Myles, his wife Aimee, and their baby daughter, Mimi, during their stay this spring in Hoi An, Viet Nam.
Though their experiences were those of a younger generation — none were alive during the Viet Nam War that so consumed the formative years of most baby boomers — Myles' observations on their two months in Hoi An offer insightful and amusing glimpses of what life is like there today more than 40 years after the end of the war. (His complete blog can be found here.)
In this installment, one of a multi-part series, Myles describes the key role that the… Continue reading
Cotopaxi, a company that makes backpacks, jackets and other outdoor gear — and donates a percentage of its earnings to worthy causes around the world — has come out with an infographic in celebration of this year's 100th anniversary of the U.S. National Park Service.
It shows the top five U.S. National Parks in terms of annual visitation, plus five "Hidden Gems" that are far less visited.
The top five visited National Parks, in order, are Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, Arizona's Grand Canyon, Colorado's Rocky Mountain, California's Yosemite, and Yellowstone, which extends over parts of three states: mostly Wyoming, but also Montana and Idaho.
I've visited all of the most popular ones at one time or another, but have to admit I've never been to any of the Hidden Gens: Washington's North Cascades, Florida's Dry Tortugas, South Carolina's… Continue reading


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There are several credit unions and banks mentioned which can offer second chance checking accounts in MD. That means those financial institutions may not use ChexSystems or any other credit reporting systems while opening new accounts. As you know, you can apply for the special checking accounts online, so I also attached the websites of those banks for you here.
List of 2nd Chance Banks and Credit Unions in Maryland
These banks and credit unions can offer second chance banking in Maryland for you and they do not use any ChexSystems services(Latest Listings here). But I can not guarantee that you can apply successful. So I provide so many banks in Maryland as alternatives for you.
Partners 1st Federal Credit Union: Salisbury, and Cambridge, MD.
Andrews Federal Credit Union: Suitland, MD
Central Credit Union of Maryland
Securityplus Federal Credit Union
List of Credit Unions and Banks in MD
Bank With United
Website: http://bankwithunited.com/
Address: 7535 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-654-2757
More: http://www.unitedbank-dcmetro.com/locations.asp?location_type=office®ion=md
Website: http://www.mecu.com/
Address: 5910 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228
More: http://www.mecu.com/what-s-the-deal-/about-mecu/branches-and-hours/full-service-offices/
Website: http://www.bbt.com/bbt/
CATONSVILLE Branch Address: 919 FREDERICK RD, CATONSVILLE, MD 21228-4517
Phone: 800-226-5228
Susquehanna Bancshares
Website: http://www.susquehanna.net/
Eastern Boulevard Office Address: 1101 Professional Court, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Phone: 800-311-3182
More: http://www.susquehanna.net/AboutUs/NewLocations/PAMDNewLocations.aspx
Patapsco Bank
Website: https://www.patapscobank.com/
Address: 1301 Merritt Blvd, Baltimore MD 21222
Phone: 410-285-1010
Peoples Bank
Website: http://www.pbkc.com/
Address: 100 Spring Ave. Chestertown, MD 21620
Phone: 410-778-3500
Security Plus Federal Credit Union
Website: https://www.securityplusfcu.org/
Franklin Branch Address: 11700-E Reisterstown Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136


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Day 2: (strength·en) Evangelism
By All Means Evangelism
Paul states in 1 Corinthians 9:22 that he "becomes all things to all men that he might by all means save some."
In 2017, only 53 percent of Georgia Baptist churches reported baptizing one or more people. In other words, roughly half our churches baptized no one. Paul's own drive toward reaching people with the gospel has never been a more relevant need. To reach Georgia, we must be adaptable.
With Georgia's influx of diverse ethnicities, evangelism requires all of us to don our "missiologist" hat and begin to contextualize the message to reach our communities. The Bible Belt phenomenon is fading fast no traces of it remain in some parts of Georgia. We must "become all things to all men" in order to be an intentional, effective witness to the gospel.
There was a time when merely door-to-door evangelism and Sunday-morning evangelism was all a church needed to do well to be intentionally evangelistic. Today, those strategies and many more are required. This is reflected in Paul's passionate phrasing: "that I might by all means save some."
What will revolutionize our state and turn our declining baptisms around is more "by all means" passion in more "by all means" people occupying "by all means" churches.
The Georgia Baptist Mission Board is using any means to get more help to every region. Soon, each of the six newly sectioned regions of the state will have a local evangelism catalyst leader to work with local churches to be more strategic and intentional about reaching their community.
Your Mission Georgia Offering will help in producing more and varied resources that help each region reach their communities in strategic and adaptable ways according to the distinctives of their demographics.
Pray for Strengthening Of Evangelism By:
- Asking the Lord of the Harvest that workers will be sent into the field.
- Trusting that Georgia Baptists will be will have a "by all means" heart to reach the lost.
- Believing that Georgia Baptists will be adaptable, seeking to win all those around them regardless of ethnicity or race.


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Plug and Play Japan announced on Thursday that Mobility is a new genre for its startup accelerator program in addition to Fintech, IoT, Insurtech for the Batch 1 program. This new Mobility program is being launched in partnership with Nissan Motor as a leading partner…. Read More
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