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SEGA Europe and Two Point Studios announced today that the Bigfoot DLC is now available for Two Point Hospital.
This DLC takes players to Pointy Mountains, features three new treatment rooms, three new hospitals, a collection of new wintery items and furnishings, 34 new region-specific illnesses, and other new additions. The reclusive furball Bartholomew F. Yeti also makes an appearance, and is rallying for better healthcare.
You can view a new trailer below:
Two Point Hospital: Bigfoot DLC – Official Trailer [ESRB]
Two Point Hospital tasks players with building, curing, and improving in the hardest and oddest of circumstances. You can read our review of the base game here.
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SEGA Europe and Two Point Studios announced today that the Bigfoot DLC is now available for Two Point Hospital
Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games has released part two of Developer Diary #1 for their upcoming title The Dark Pictures – Man of Medan
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Overview of holisitic methods to heal emotional and spiritual afteraffects of a range of addiction (alcohol, tobacco, sugar, pot, etc) through meditation, flower essences, crystals, chakra healing, etc. Based on books by astrologer and social worker, Donna Cunningham.
Spiritual Dimensions of Healing Addictions by Donna Cunningham, Andrew Ramer
Further Dimensions of Healing Addictions by Donna Cunningham and Andrew Ramer
Instructor: Jane Rekas, LCSW
Location: Turtle Dove Counseling
205 Oak St. Ste. 1
Start Date: Monday 6/6/2011, or repeated 8/1/2011
End Date: One session
Start Time: 6:30 pm
End Time: 8:00pm
Class Fee: $10
Community Education Classes Spring-Summer 2011
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Class: Spiritual Dimensions of Healing Addictions
Jane Leu Rekas
LCSW, CHt
Jane Rekas is a Licsensed Clinical Social Worker at Western Psychological and Counseling Services, in Gladstone, and Certified Hypnotist, Reiki Master, and Astrologer.
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Presented by BxArts Factory, An Art Exhibition "Innuendos: The Voices of 10 Bronxite Women"
Opening Reception: March 6th, 2015 from 5:30 to 9:30pm at The Andrew Freeman Home (1125 Grand Concourse) From March 6th to April 1st.
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This collection of works by ten women artists from The Bronx seeks to connect you to the female form. The art exhibition will take place just in time for Women's History Month and is defined by a multimedia collection of works.
Co-curated by Yelaine Rodriguez and Yolanda L. Rodriguez. Produced in part by BxArts Factory.
Invited artists: Laura Alvarez, Laura N James, Ijeoma D. Iheanacho, Elena Bouza, Sharon Lee De La Cruz, Yelaine Rodriguez, Cinnamon Willis, Melissa Calderón, Abigail DeVille and Yarisa Colon
Amazing Music by DJ: Cat Fasanella (Reception night)
Additional Programming:
March 18th: La Pluma y La Tinta Writer's Showcase
March 20th: Presentation and Panel about the reImagine project by Ijeoma D. Iheanacho
Thank you to Walter Puryear and Valarie Irizarry from the Andrew Freedman Home for the use of the space.


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Erroll Garner
Up In Erroll's Room (Remastered)
The eighth album of the Octave Remastered Series is here - a collection of music that is among the most important in the history of jazz. One new remastered album is being released each month through June 2020. Over the course of two sessions in November 1967, Erroll Garner and his band recorded enough material for a handful of albums. What makes this collection truly unique is the addition of a brass section, expertly orchestrated over a selection of Garner's improvised arrangements. This style of collaboration was groundbreaking for the era and helps to make this one of the most musically thrilling of all Garner's albums.
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- Erroll Garner A New Kind Of Love (Remastered) (Mack Avenue)
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Ask a QuestionHere are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community or ask a new question.
We are getting married June 22, 2013. We are trying to decide on what kind of food to have. We are pretty much open to anything, but fish. My fiance was a chef at a college and they have offered to cater for us at a reasonable price. We just have to decide what we want. Any suggestions will help. Thank you.
By Shawnda from Springfield, OH
The few people that I know that have catered meals are going with chicken because that is the least expensive. I guess it would be smart to sit down with the chefs for ideas, and costs.
Usually there is a chicken, beef and a fish choice; and perhaps a vegan one...that usually covers all the bases. Congratulations!
I think it depends on what time of day your wedding is held. I knew a couple that got married at sunrise and had a breakfast buffet. Another morning wedding had a "cake" of Krispy Kreme donuts stacked with lots of coffee, tea and juices. Another friend got married in the evening and had wine, cheese and crusty bread. My sister got married in the early afternoon and served finger food and lastly we've had two family weddings that were late afternoon weddings that served of chili cilantro shrimp and grilled chicken on skewers made of prettily curled palm fronds with cocktails (during photo time) and followed by ham/chicken buffet.
I also have to answer, depends on the time of the day. Also do you have a particular theme for your wedding? If so I would try to carry that over to the type of food you serve. If you are having your wedding at a waterfront place, then serve either chowder or lobster bisque as a starter, cheese, grapes, crackers and choc covered strawberries are a nice spread to put out while your guests are waiting for you to arrive after all the pictures. I would choose a beef, chicken or turkey, (I prefer a nice turkey dinner and it is more economical in my opinion) and a vegetarian dish, there are so many that don't eat meat anymore for whatever reason, cost, health etc. You could do a veggie lasagna, eggplant parm, grilled marinated portobello mushrooms, looks almost like steak on the plate, Also, the menu would depend on whether you are serving individual plates or having a buffet type. I would also do a vegetable soup as a choice and either chowder, bisque, or chicken soup as a starter if sit down dinner. Soup is less messy than salad and I try to not eat salad at a wedding. Dressing usually has oil in it and it always seems to land on my dress or suit jacket. For dessert I have seen cupcakes arranged like a tiered wedding cake, much cheaper and again so much easier to pass a cupcake out with a slice or scoop of ice cream if desired.
Also, rice pilaf or a rice dish with a sauce, cream of chicken type, mexican rice etc, all stretch so far. You can even do chicken ala king over mashed potatoes or rice with a veggie. Also for your poultry choice croquettes would look very nice on a plate, they can be made ahead of time and just popped in oven to warm before serving. Serve with a gravy, baked potato or rice, and nice grilled or sauteed veggie combo, use fresh veggies that are peak in your area at that time of the year, carrots, green beans, squash all either roasted in oven or sauteed just enough to still be a bit crispy. OK, now you have lots to think about with all the other posts that have gone up, it is your wedding, do what you want to do, always listen to suggestions but in the end it is your decision. No matter if it goes off without a hitch or you run along a snag or two along the way, it will always be a special day to you.
My husband and I got remarried after being divorced about ten years ago. We held the reception in the basement of our church, it was free to use, we made punch, coffee, tea and juices and soda for beverages. We did a buffet line, I made several of the items and a few close family and friends helped out. We bought a plain sheet cake, cost about $30 I think, very cheap. We had all the food set up in crocks and heated trays. I made chicken mozambique over rice, it was a huge hit. we had the normal things, meatballs, lasagna, mac and cheese, mexican food, sandwich platter that I made up with shaved meat, ham, turkey, and roast beef, 3 different cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes etc.
I made all the centerpieces with silk flowers and someone got to take home each one, I handed them out to those who donated time to work in the kitchen so I didn't have to on our wedding day. We also bought a few cases of small votive holders, glass and we put those rub off decals to decorate them and put tea lites in them all and lit them. There was one for everyone and small bottles of bubbles for the kids. It was a very reasonable wedding, we had about one hundred guests and a fabulous time!
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! My husband and I will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary on that very day. Our kids are throwing us a big party. I don't know where you are located, but we found an amazing caterer who's prices could not be beat! If you are in Florida, Let me know, I will send you his name.
One way to reduce the cost of food for your wedding reception is to serve inexpensive but tasty appetizers. This is a page about inexpensive wedding appetizers.
This is a page about cheap wedding reception food ideas. One way to keep within your wedding budget is to serve reasonably priced food at the reception.
This is a page about frugal food ideas for wedding reception. Food for a wedding can be very expensive.
This is a page about serving nuts and mints at a wedding reception. If you are looking for lighter fare at your wedding reception, perhaps nuts and mints served along with the cake and beverages will work for you.
ThriftyFun is one of the longest running frugal living communities on the Internet. These are archives of older discussions.
My fiance and I are planning a February wedding. The theme is going to be "rustic". I'm considering doing only my reception with only a choice of three green salads, five different hearty soups, such as beef stew, and rustic breads.
I've been getting mixed feedback. Some people think soup only is a fun idea, others think it looks cheap. What do you think?
By sheila from Greenville, MI
I think this is a great idea, as long as you inform your guests that it will be a casual event.
By Lee
Your reception is going to run through dinner time and your guests are going to be hungry, so if you want them to stay feed them. Here are some cheap snack foods (Sam's club) nacho's and cheese, pin wheel burrito wraps with cream cheese, brats and Italian sausages cut into bite sizes pieces, shredded chicken sandwiches, and pasta goes a long way. If you have an Aldi's try shopping there first (08/18/2010)
By Lee
I think it's a great idea. So many weddings today serve the same things, have the same themes, etc. Your wedding will stand out from the rest of the crowd. If you want to serve a rustic snack, I would suggest popcorn. (08/19/2010)
I had a Tuscan salad made at my son's graduation. It usually is a hit at most parties and doing. Here's what you need to make it.
Prepare all items starting with cutting up the chicken into 1 inch chunks. After meat has cooked in 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, set aside. Cook bacon till fully cooked. Remove excess fat and bacon from pan and crumble in small pieces. Cut all remaining ingredients and combine together into large tossed salad bowl, will serve 4 people. Toss and serve with Ranch dressing or red wine vinaigrette.
A great colorful rustic style salad and economical to make!
Cut up all ingredients to size of your party. Add 1 red, yellow, or green pepper (can use 2 of 3), 2 chicken breasts, 1 carrot, 1 package cherry tomatoes per each additional 4 servings.
Wish you the best for your wedding!
By Marilyn
I think this is a nice idea. If you are serving hearty soups like beef stew, salads, and desserts, it is a very nice meal. If I were a guest, I would think it was delightful! (08/24/2010)
By Louise B.
I'm with those like redhatterb and lowell53 who said this menu sounds great and it's your party, so serve what works for you. My daughter served pulled pork, hummus, and various chips. My oldest son had a small wedding, so we all paid for our lunch at a local Mexican eatery. My youngest son, whose wedding was a week short of being exactly a year after my daughter's (copycat, lol!) served Subway party-sliced sandwiches and asked family and friends to bring sides. All three parties were just right for each child's individual situation. (08/24/2010)
I have catered a number of weddings, and I agree, entirely, with what some people have posted. This is your wedding, your day, and you should do what feels right for you. The soup and salad idea sound like real winner to me.
You haven't stated where the reception will be held. What type of surroundings? If you want to make the rustic idea a theme, just decorate a little with rustic things, including things out of nature, and it will all come together beautifully. (One wedding I catered had a French theme to it and was held in July. We went with a "picnic" theme, with fancy tea sandwich fixings, salads, cheeses, and fruit, relish plates, and two very special hot dishes that were the favorites of the bride and groom, respectfully. There were 125 guests and it was held in a local lodge and we decorated in a rustic French theme. The bread was served in a red and white gingham picnic basket and served as a centerpiece for the groom's table. It was inexpensive and everyone loved it.
As for the 5 soups, for me that's a bit too many. I'd go with 3 different soups/stews, and load up on the rustic breads. I would also include coffee along with the cocoa, and perhaps something cold to drink, as well. I have a recipe for wedding punch that I served at a wedding I catered about 10 years ago and I still get requests for the recipe.
Keep in mind that these days not everyone is a meat eater, and some don't eat red meat. I am posting a soup recipe that you may like. It goes together quickly, cooks in less than an hour, and you may increase the ingredients in the recipe to fit your needs.
Notes: I usually use about 3 carrots and 2 - 3 stalks of celery. If carrots and celery are too big you can cut them in half and slice them. I prefer the taste of barley to spelt, but that's a personal choice. As for the saffron, I always use it because the saffron gives such a burst of flavor that most people can't quite put their finger on until you tell them. If you are going straight vegetarian, use the vegetable broth. My husband is a meat lover, but this has become his favorite soup. If I'm in a hurry I sometimes use Hunt's diced tomatoes instead of crushed.
If you decide to serve a cold punch, here's my recipe for a wedding punch:
For the base:
For the punch:
2 big bottles of Sprite (2 liters each)
Heat water until warm. Dissolve sugar in the water. Add the remaining ingredients for the base.
(At this point the base may be frozen in 1 cup containers.) When needed use 1 cup of base at a time per 2 bottles of Sprite.
If you're using a punch bowl you can do this right in the bowl. Or, since your wedding is rustic, you may choose to mix this up in a large container and then serve in a nice pitcher or something to your liking.
Blessed wedding. (11/11/2010)
By Gypsy Swan
I am getting married next June. June 11, 2011 to be exact. We were thinking of having the wedding at 11:00 A.M. to go along with the 11 theme just to be fun.
I am having a BBQ wedding and we are asking people to bring a dish. We are providing the main stuff.
I'm getting married on October 3rd at 3pm and reception to follow. I need the reception to be cheap. I want to know if it would be inappropriate to have cake, punch, coffee, and no food?
I need ideas for wedding reception food on a tight budget.


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I recently had a PD where our departments had to sit together. So for like the first time this year, I actually got to work and talk for more than just a few minutes with my other science teachers. We don't have a lot of faculty meetings or PD where this happens.
So we got to talk about what we do in each of our own classes. One thing that came up was how we grade. Two other teacher said that they count a whole answer wrong if they leave off any part.
For example, in physics when displacement is calculated the answer has the value, unit, and direction (20 m East). The two teachers said that if they didn't put the unit or the direction, they counted the whole wrong.
They said they same thing with calculations and significant figures. In science, when calculations are performed, final answers should be in the correct number of significant digits. So if the correct answer is 23.1 but a student puts 23.11 or 23, they count the whole answer wrong.
I said that I give partial credit. So I assign each part one point usually. So 1 point for correct answer, unit, direction and significant figures. So if for displacement, the correct answer is 20 m East and they don't put the m for meters or East, I count off 1 point. So they still get a point for the value and anything else that is correct.
The other two teachers couldn't believe this. One stated that it would take too long to grade like that. In my opinion, it doesn't. The other stated that he grades this way because he has gone over it in class so if they don't do it on the test then that is their fault for not learning how to do it the right way.
I still have chemistry and calculus tests from my college classes where the professors gave us partial credit so if I was given partial credit in college, I think it's acceptable to do it for my high school students.
I do require my students to show their work when solving problems so I can see if they tried and I think they should get credit for at least attempting to do the work.
It just got me to thinking, am I wrong? Am I being too lenient and not expecting more of my students?
I do find it interesting though that said teachers have complained about how their students fail their tests.
I always gave partial credit the way you describe. I want to give students credit for everything they know how to do. If a student fails a test on kinematics, say, because they make a significant figures error in every problem, then they may still understand and be able to apply the concepts...so their grade should reflect their comprehension of the unit objectives.
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I don't teach a math or science class, but I do give partial credit most of the time...just seems like the right thing to do.
I have only taught middle school, but I have done the same. Half credit for partial right answers, especially in math.
I agree with you.
The number is about the math and the labels are more about comprehending details or even following directions. If the math is right and there is no label or it is labeled incorrectly, I take off for that part only.
Conversely, if the math is wrong and the labels are right, it keeps the grade tanking entirely.
I will say that I am more apt to allow do-overs for wrong math and for wrong labeling. I want them to understand and be able to do the math correctly and the labels are part of that. Correct math and no or haphazard labeling feels like laziness.
9th teacher
For short answers in Literature, I have answers worth at least 2 points. This way I can give a point for the correctness of an answer and a point for grammar.
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Hi Mrs Frazzled,
I completely agree with you. I think it is important to give partial credit also to show that you are not just scanning over the test responses. It also helps students know and understand that they are capable if they demonstrate they can get parts of a problem correct. The lack of or missing components can be addressed during instruction. Perhaps there can be a test that you say, "On this exam, it will be all or nothing regarding answers since we have been going over these in class." Maybe that will motivate them to respond with completion.
Im glad to know Im not alone. I think there is great benefit in giving partial credit.
Anghamm, I really like your suggestion. Ive never thought about doing that but I think I will even if just on a quiz.
Thanks for the replies!
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Spring time is here and the bite is on! This spring has produced some of the best snook fishing that I have seen in years! Clients have also been catching a lot of big gator trout and redfish as well. The water temperature is in the low-mid 70's and the fish have been very active. If you're looking for a action filled day on the water, spring is one of the best times to go. Book your trip while the bite is hot!
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"Member Moment" highlights one of Great River Energy's member-owner cooperatives and how it uniquely demonstrates what it means to be a cooperative.
With more than 90 percent of its members owning homes and farmsteads, Goodhue County Cooperative Electric Association (GCCEA) understands the importance of serving the people in its communities.
"We value all of our members – big and small," said Kelly Hovel, general manager of GCCEA. "We have a number of family farms that rely on us each and every day for their livelihood, and we work with them using special grants and rebates to save energy and money."
Eleven of the 19 employees that serve GCCEA are also members of the cooperative.
"We have friends and family all along the lines we serve," Hovel said. "It means our employees are personally invested in the community and have been all their lives. And it adds to the sense of pride and the accountability we have in the job we do providing safe, reliable and affordable energy to the people who surround our daily lives."
Educating, supporting local communities
Co-ops are part of the communities they serve. Two of the seven principles that guide all co-ops are "concern for community" and "providing education, training and information to its members." GCCEA demonstrates both principles through its giving and training programs.
GCCEA gives back to its local communities through Operation Round-Up, which encourages members to round up their electric bill to the next dollar with all funds awarded to local organizations. GCCEA members have given back nearly $500,000 during the co-op's 22 years of participation. GCCEA also makes donations to the county's 4-H organization, local FFA programs, the county fair, National Night Out and local economic development organizations.
In addition to providing financial resources, co-ops see the importance of education—especially around electric safety. GCCEA provides electrical safety demonstrations at local schools and fire departments.
"Promoting safety is a priority for GCCEA both internally and within the communities we serve," Hovel said.
GCCEA employees continue to work to expand this program to more fire districts, schools and local emergency medical services.
Collaborating with Great River Energy
GCCEA worked with Great River Energy engineers and field service employees recently to upgrade its original substation, Hader Substation, built in 1938. The upgraded substation will help GCCEA maintain the reliability its members have come to expect. The co-op also worked with GRE to complete its four-year work plan and a sectionalizing study, which helped determine how resilient the GCCEA grid is by analyzing how many redundant sources of electricity the grid can rely on.
GCCEA's partnership with Great River Energy also includes direct benefits to GCCEA members. Through Great River Energy, GCCEA can offer agricultural energy audits at a reduced cost, which helps the ag industry gain operational efficiencies and minimize energy costs.
In the future, GCCEA is looking to upgrade another substation to address potential load growth just south of the Cannon Falls area. The co-op is working with Great River Energy to finalize its system-wide metering conversion as well. The next step involves changing out its load control system and integrating the new system with Great River Energy.
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When you spend too much time in the sun, without the proper protection for your skin, there are good chances that you will suffer from sunburn.
Sunburn causes the skin to sting and become very sensitive and turn red and ugly. There are fortunately a number of natural ways to treat sun burnt skin using remedies that are always available in most homes.
When sunburn is on your face, a very effective remedy can come from the application of a paste made from milk, the white of an egg, some drops of olive oil and barley powder to give it a base. You can also use butter milk and tomato juice in a proportion of six to one to make a remedy that helps the skin to heal quickly.
If you do not like to apply pastes and other liquids on your face, refrigerate cabbage or lettuce leaves and apply them on the skin that is sun burnt. You will find that this really is very soothing and not too difficult to put on.
One of the first things to do after you have returned home from your day at the beach or elsewhere and find that you have a case of mild sunburn, is to have a bath with cold water that has had rose water, peppermint oil or sandalwood oil added to it. If the sunburn is a bit more severe, see that you keep your body immersed in the water for at least twenty minutes.
You can also add some oatmeal to cold water, about five tablespoons, as this can reduce irritation very quickly. Apply used tea bags or cucumber slices to areas under the eyes and on the cheeks, as they have curative properties, which you may also find in potatoes and tomatoes.
Vinegar is a home remedy that is used for a lot of problems, and for sunburn, what you need to do is to take a bucket of cold water and add a ½ teaspoon of vinegar to it. Use a clean and soft cloth, soak it in this water and apply it to all the parts affected by the sun. You can also make a solution from water and milk in equal parts and use it in the same way. You can also use cucumber juice and milk to make a solution that you can use.
Next time you go out for a day in the sun, see that your skin is properly protected with sunscreen, or if you want a natural way of doing this, you can use a paste of aloe vera leaves to give you adequate preparation to face the sun.
And needless to say, if your sunburn is severe then you really should see a doctor just to be on the safe side.


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I saved the islands of Thailand for the end of my 3-month trip through Southeast Asia because I had a feeling they were going to be my favourite part. Turns out I was 100% correct in my prediction. I had such a fantastic time hopping around from one gorgeous island to the next.
Here's a little highlight reel of the islands I visited!
Koh Tao
The first stop on my island-hopping tour was the small island of Koh Tao. My favourite thing that I did while staying here was to take a longtail taxi boat over to the tiny nearby island of Koh Nangyuan and climb the stairs up to the viewpoint. Koh Nangyuan is only a 15-minute boat ride from Koh Tao (300 baht for a return trip). This island is one of those incredible places you can't believe is real. The view from the viewpoint is breathtaking. I would have sat and stared at it a lot longer than I did if only it hadn't been so crowded and there hadn't been a long line of people awaiting their turn on the viewing rock.
There are also a few really nice viewpoints in Koh Tao that you can hike to. The best one is probably the John-Suwan Viewpoint, but be aware that the path up to it is extremely strenuous. It's not a long hike to the top, but I literally had to climb uphill on all fours, squeeze through narrow crevices, scramble over rocks on a path that was barely there, and pull myself along using ropes that were dangerously frayed, all while somehow holding a 1.5-litre water bottle in one hand.
I think the view was worth the struggle though.
The path up to the John-Suwan Viewpoint begins at Freedom Beach. It's supposed to cost 50 baht to go up, but when I went there was nobody there collecting money. Sweet!
My biggest disappointment in Koh Tao was that the famous Koh Tao Pub Crawl had been indefinitely discontinued shortly before I arrived on the island. I had been really looking forward to taking part in what is supposedly one of the world's best pub crawls. Luckily Koh Tao still has great nightlife every night of the week. I went out by myself, met some cool people, and had a lot of fun. The Fishbowl is definitely the most popular bar on Sairee Beach, Koh Tao's main party beach. I constantly heard people talking about it, and it was always packed with fun-loving partiers when I was there.
Koh Tao was good times and good vibes!
Koh Phangan
Stop #2 was Koh Phangan, a party animal's island paradise. The main reason I wanted to go to this island, of course, was to attend the infamous Full Moon Party on Haad Rin beach. Actually, the biggest bucket-list item of my whole trip was to not only make an appearance at the party, but to stay there until sunrise. I'm happy to report that although I required a half-hour power nap on the beach, I successfully stayed out until 8:00AM. At that point I walked back to my hostel and immediately headed straight for my bed, which I did not leave again even once until 6:00PM. I finally managed to drag myself out of bed to eat dinner and take a shower, and by that point it was just about bedtime again. That day was the only real hangover I had throughout the whole trip, but the Full Moon Party was so worth it! I had a blast there.
A word of warning about Haad Rin beach: Theft is rampant there. I found that out the hard way when my phone got stolen on my second night in Koh Phangan, two nights before the Full Moon Party. Actually, BOTH of my phones got stolen — I always travel with one phone that takes decent photos but doesn't have GPS, and one phone that takes shitty photos but has functioning GPS. Normally I only take the latter phone with me on a night out, but for some reason I had decided to take both phones with me the last two or three times I went out. It was late at night — probably 2:00 or 3:00AM — and I was drunk (surprise, surprise). I was at one of the bars on the beach when I happened to look down at my handbag and notice that the zipper was wide open. I immediately panicked and looked inside. Sure enough, both phones were gone. The next day was spent travelling to the police station to file a report, and then wandering around town trying to find the supermarket where the lady at my hostel advised me to go to buy a new phone.
I'm a very frugal person (some would call me cheap), so I bought the second-least expensive smartphone at the store. (The absolute least expensive didn't look too promising.) It was called the Wiko Sunny2 Plus, which is something I had never heard of before. The box said that the phone's camera was 5 megapixels. Now, I know absolutely nothing about phones or cameras or megapixels, but a lot of the phones at the store had cameras with 5 megapixels, so I figured that would be okay.
Well, as soon as I got home, I took the phone out of the box and snapped a photo with it. The picture quality was absolutely horrendous. I'm pretty heartbroken about it because having decent photos of the places I visit is really important to me. Serves me right for being cheap, I guess! (Anybody want to buy me a GoPro?)
What's also unfortunate is that I kind of missed out on all the beautiful sights that Koh Phangan has to offer. Since I was staying so close to Haad Rin beach, I spent all my nights drinking and partying at the bars there, which meant that I never had enough energy to do much during the day. It's such a shame because I know there's so much to see and do on the island, and I hardly saw or did any of it. I did manage to go for a walk to a lovely, deserted viewpoint one day, but sadly most of the photos I took that day were lost when my phone got stolen. I guess that means I'll have to come back someday, right?
Ao Nang
After Koh Phangan, it was back to the mainland to spend four nights in Ao Nang. I would say the #1 thing to see if you stay in Ao Nang or Krabi is Railay Beach. It's one of the most famous beaches in Thailand for good reason. The combination of the emerald water and those majestic limestone karsts makes for some strikingly beautiful scenery.
(Sorry about the poor quality of the photos. I wasn't kidding when I said that my new phone takes the shittiest pictures ever!)
It's super easy to get to Railay Beach from Ao Nang. Just walk to Ao Nang Beach and buy a longtail boat ticket for 200 baht return. I recommend taking the longtail boat past Railay all the way to Phra Nang Beach (same price), then walking from there to Railay and from Railay to Tonsai Beach. I believe you can take a longtail boat from Tonsai Beach back to Ao Nang, but if not it's a short walk between Tonsai and Railay. (Just be prepared to get wet, as you have to wade through waist-deep water in order to reach the sand at Railay Beach.) You can then take a longtail boat from Railay Beach back to Ao Nang Beach.
If you're in the mood for a day trip, there are lots of little islands nearby Ao Nang that are easy to get to via longtail taxi boat or organized tour. I chose to visit Koh Poda, only about 8km away from Ao Nang, after seeing some gorgeous pictures online of its pristine white-sand beach. I bought a ticket for a longtail taxi boat ride to the island, and then waited over half an hour before enough like-minded travellers showed up for the boat to leave. I paid 300 baht for the return boat ride and another 400 baht for entrance to the island, which is part of a national park.
Koh Poda certainly is gorgeous, but there is literally nothing there except the beach. You can't wander off and go hiking around the island; you can only wander the length of the beach and back. The place is not completely deserted, but it's far less busy than anywhere in Ao Nang, and there were definitely moments when I was on the far side of the beach and there was not another human in sight. I'm not sure that my short trip to Koh Poda was worth the 700 baht that I paid for it, but I'm glad I went because I got some beautiful photos out of it. (Or at least as beautiful as my awful, awful camera can manage.)
Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta was such a breath of fresh air after all the partying I did on the other islands. It's a place where people come to just chill out, and I can't imagine a better place to do so. You probably won't find any nightlife as wild as what you'll find on islands like Koh Phangan and Koh Phi Phi. One night, there was supposed to be a Half Moon Party on one of the beaches, so I decided to go with a few people I had recently met. We walked and walked along the beach but couldn't find a party anywhere. We did come upon a bar where live music was being played and quite a few people were listening. But the strange thing was that not a single person was dancing or partying. Everybody was just sitting down on the ground in front of the bar, watching the musicians and just chilling out. It was a nice atmosphere, but we were disappointed because we were looking for a party.
What Koh Lanta lacks in terms of nightlife though, it makes up for with its abundance of beautiful, almost-deserted beaches. I stayed at Blanco Hostel, which is only a couple minutes' walk from Phra Ae Beach (also known as Long Beach.) Long Beach is a beautiful, white-sand beach that stretches for almost 4km. Its considerable length means that it's never crowded, so it's easy to find a nice place to lay out your towel.
On my second day in Koh Lanta, I went swimming at a lovely little secluded beach close to Relax Bay with a couple of new acquaintances. We laid on the beach from 2:00PM until sunset and saw probably fewer than 25 people all day.
Koh Phi Phi
While conducting research for this trip, I kept reading over and over that Koh Phi Phi is over-crowded, over-rated, and good for nothing but partying. I didn't find any of that to be true. Okay, so I guess I was there at the tail end of the high season or even the beginning of the low season, but I didn't find the island over-crowded at all. I mean, yes, there were a lot of people there, but certainly not so many that it was annoying or inconvenient. Furthermore, I think Koh Phi Phi might be the most beautiful of all the islands I visited in Thailand. If you want to snap a photo of that quintessential Thai scenery — brightly decorated longtail boats floating in clear turquoise water — Koh Phi Phi is the perfect place to do so.
Of course, Koh Phi Phi's main tourist attraction is Maya Bay, which became internationally famous in 2000 when it starred in the aptly-titled Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach. It seems that most people visit Maya Bay as part of a group tour, but since I hate tours I decided instead to hire a longtail boat with three other people from my hostel. We each paid 450 baht (plus the 400 baht entrance fee for Maya Bay) to hire the boat for three hours. We decided to leave at 6:30AM in order to reach the bay before the massive crowds rolled in. Unfortunately, I had been partaking in Koh Phi Phi's wild nightlife the previous evening and I overslept (oops!), so we didn't end up leaving until about 7:15. By the time we arrived at Maya Bay around 8:00, there were already lots of people there, but not so many that it seriously detracted from my enjoyment of the place. Crowds or no crowds, The Beach is definitely a sight not to be missed.
At 9:00 we left Maya Bay and our boat driver took us to another beach called Monkey Bay. It was a lovely beach, but unfortunately we didn't see a single monkey. We stayed at Monkey Bay for 20 or 30 minutes, then our driver took us back home. (After a quick breakfast with my dorm mates, I went straight back to bed.)
If you're looking for an easy but highly rewarding activity to do in Koh Phi Phi, I wholeheartedly recommend hiking up to the famous viewpoint. Actually, there are three viewpoints (appropriately named Viewpoints 1, 2, and 3), and each one is more spectacular than the last. They're all connected by a single trail, so that you have to walk past Viewpoints 1 and 2 to get to Viewpoint 3. Getting to the last viewpoint is not a long or strenuous hike by any means, and the views at all three points are absolutely killer. The natural beauty of Koh Phi Phi is something I won't soon forget.
Out of all the places I visited during my 3.5 weeks of island-hopping in Thailand, I liked Phuket the least. (I'm not alone in that feeling — every single person I met who had been to Phuket told me they didn't like it.) It's not that the place isn't beautiful or that there's a shortage of things to do there, it's just that it's so much more expensive than anywhere else in Thailand. Phuket is a huge island, and all of its sights are well spread out, so there's no way you can walk between them. Since I don't drive, the only way I could get around was by taxi or tuk-tuk, and the prices they charge are outrageous by Thai standards.
For example, I wanted to visit the Big Buddha, which is one of Phuket's most popular attractions, and it turned out to be the most expensive taxi ride I've ever taken. For the 30-minute drive there and the 30-minute drive back to Patong, I paid a whopping 1,000 baht. That's $40CAD! Insane. There were so many other attractions in Phuket that I wanted to see, but I just couldn't afford to go to them. If I could drive I would have rented a scooter for 300 baht a day and driven myself around, but alas! I'm a wimp and would never attempt to drive a motorized vehicle here or anywhere else for all the tea in China.
As for the Big Buddha though, it's definitely worth visiting. (And entrance to it is free, which made my 1000-baht taxi ride a little easier to take.) I spent a decent amount of time wandering around the huge statue, taking pictures of the magnificent views, and trying my best to avoid the monkeys that were always attempting to steal people's food.
On my second-last day in Phuket, I joined a full-day group tour of the islands in beautiful Phang Nga Bay. As I've said before, I hate group tours, but I couldn't possibly leave Thailand without seeing Khao Phing Kan (more commonly known as James Bond Island), and a tour was the easiest and cheapest way to do so. The lady at the tour agency where I bought my ticket gave me a great deal on the tour. The price in the brochure was 3,400 baht, but she only charged me 1,000 baht! (To be honest though, I don't think the tour was worth anywhere near 3,400 baht, and I wonder if anybody else ever actually pays that.)
Our first stop was the main attraction of Phang Nga Bay and the sole reason I came on the tour: James Bond Island, home of Thailand's most famous rock. I'm sure you've seen plenty of pictures of it before, but here are a few more. Doesn't that rock look like it's about to topple over?
After that we went to Hong Island, where we all got into kayaks and had an expert boatman paddle us around through limestone caves and hidden lagoons. It was pretty cool to get up close and personal with that amazing scenery.
After Hong Island we stopped at Naka Island to go swimming. I definitely could have done without this part of the tour, as Naka Island wasn't even picturesque enough for me to bother taking a single photo. All in all, it was a pretty decent day, but I would have been happy if I had just seen James Bond Island and then gone home.
Saving the Thai islands for the last part of my three-month trip was a great decision. I enjoyed them more than any other place I visited in Southeast Asia. It was with a heavy heart that I left Thailand and flew back home to reality. The three months that I spent in Southeast Asia were probably the best three months of my life, and I fully intend to find myself back in this magical corner of the world one day!


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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Mar 30 (ANI): Ahead of the Karnataka assembly polls, the Congress on Thursday expelled its MLA Malikayya Venkayya Guttedar from the party for six years.
According to Karnataka Congress president G. Parameshwara, Guttedar, a six-time MLA from Afzalpur and a former minister, has been expelled for his "anti-party" activities.
Earlier in the day Guttedar met state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief B S Yeddyurappa and is most likely to join the party in Mysuru on March 30 or March 31, during party president Amit Shah's visit.
This reportedly comes after he was not considered for ministership in the recent cabinet reshuffle in the State government. (ANI)


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3000 m², 15 people and one 5-ton excavator: These are the key data of the ambitious redevelopment project of the ASKÖ Trendsport, a cycle club with over 80 members specialized on BMX and MTB. An enthusiastic member says: "In 2011 it was time once again to attempt a major redevelopment. Wacker Neuson's excavator really helped our cyclists with this project. The very compact 50Z3 enabled us to work between the lines that already been constructed without causing any damage. Moving earth and also compression were simply child's play, even though none of the cyclists or builders had any previous experience with construction machinery. The operation is very intuitive."
World-renowned grounds
11 years ago, the members of ASKÖ Trendsport started to create dirt jumps on the original race track, built in 1983. Over the coming years, many trails have been built, which are very well thought-of and also well known in the cycling fraternity all over the world. The ground made its name mainly through the annual international "adidas eyewear - Austrian King of Dirt" contest.
Compact excavator 50Z3
Wacker Neuson's compact excavator 50Z3 has made many young sportspeople happy: With its large, quiet engine, its agility, the good all-round vision and the comfortable cab it turned out to be the perfect piece of equipment for this project. Thanks to the "Zero Tail", the 50Z3 more than lives up to the term "compact".
The design principle that lies behind "Zero Tail" opens up new possibilities: The engine is mounted laterally. Tanks and valve control block are in the rear end. That enabled a construction without tail swing and, at the same time, produces a very spacious cab. This creates a comfortable working environment for the operator and reduces fatigue.
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Do It Yourself Bracket Shelf
Recently I wanted to create a super easy shelf with inexpensive materials – wood and brackets. Let's see what I came up with!
Recently I wanted to create a super easy shelf with inexpensive materials – wood and brackets. Let's see what I came up with!
Last year I was crushing over all the Farmhouse Prints – so I started wondering how I could make my own with the resources I had (long vinyl cutter, no large printers). After a bit of thinking I created a way that worked in my budget and was super easy to do.Here is my DIY Video Tutorial for you to watch to get the basic idea:
Continue reading "How to create inexpensive Farmhouse Framed Prints"
I am so excited! Today is the day! The last few weeks have been such a good experience for me. It pushed me to learn new skills and I love the outcome. I am so grateful to the One Room Challenge team for helping all types of decorators feel like they have value in their creativity. So many are revealing their spaces today on the One Room Challenge Blog – I can't wait for you to see them all! Are you ready for mine?
Project One – Shiplap COST $92.00 Read all about that project here
Project Two – Window Valences COST $45.00 Read all about that project here
Project Three – Custom Shutters COST $15.00 Read all about that project here
Project Four – Blinds COST $200.00 Read all about that project here
Let me remind you where I started:
This was my living room wall. I wanted to renovate it and add some character. Since I am a DIYer on a budget, everything had to be created by me. I gave myself $500 to renovate this space – and I did it! You can read about my initial ideas here on my first post with the One Room Challenge. This was my sketch of what I wanted to have happen.
Follow along to see how close I can get to my original idea!
You can read the full blog post here, but lets recap. I spent $92 on my materials from The Home Depot. I used tongue and groove pre-primed shiplap. I always paint my first coat before I install, and I loved partnering with HomeRite Super Finish Max Paint Sprayer. It was super easy to use and made my life so much better! You can order one here on Amazon for a great price point.
Install was fast and super helpful with my TackLIFE laser level and laser measuring tape. You can grab tons of TackLIFE tools for a great deal on Amazon here.
Here is my final shiplap look:
I love the wood window valances that the Shanty2Chic sisters made here. So I created my own style and love how they turned out. You can learn the whole process and how easy it is here. Total cost was $45 (grabbed clearance curtains from TJ Max and curtain rods from Walmart).
Here is my final window valance look:
I have always wanted some of these and decided on a look I wanted after scanning Pinterest for days (kidding). They were only $15 to make and add so much to the room! Find out how to make yours here. Additionally I added a family portrait that I had made previously so that is very inexpensive, you can read all about that DIY here.
Here is my final farmhouse shutters look:
I love SelectBlinds and have used them for 15 years. They are super EASY to order, EASY to install, and EASY on the pocketbook. Did I mention they were easy? Ha. Ha. Wink. Wink. I ordered FAUX WOOD, you can get them for a great price with all the sales they run here.
Here is my final blinds look:
Such a fun adventure. I learned so many new things, how to make new DIY's and use tools I haven't tried before. One item that I added last minute was the Wood Mantel. It was a quick addition and I love the character it adds to the room. Here is the final look:
I had some more GREAT companies that I used to finish up my decor. Niki is a great friend and makes amazing wood word signs (from Carpenterfarmhouse).
I ordered her THIS IS US sign from her Etsy shop here, the sizes start at only $15!
Next I grabbed some darling pillows handmade from Megan at DoeRaeMeDesigns. I love her taste and style! I grabbed two Staple White pillow cases that you can order here.
Finally I had an amazing time working with Danielle from The Rusted Carriage. She helped me pick out some items for my mantel and I finally got some cotton stems (I have always wanted some!). Her Etsy shop is closing for the summer so she can spend time with family, so all her deals are on sale – you will love her stuff! Grab some here.
My lanterns were from TJ Max and I made the Family Name sign many years ago.
Here is a timelaspe of the decorating process. Now I need a big long nap!
I honestly can't wait for the next challenge. Laundry room time!
Years ago I tried a peel and stick wood wall project and it turned out horribly wrong. So I mentally decided those would not ever work. Recently I had seen the company promoting REAL wood that was peel and stick application. I was hesitant because of my first experience, but it looked so good in their photos! So finally I decided to try my hand at peel and stick wood again – and I am SO GLAD I did!
Here is the before and after:
If you are looking for a simple way to add a custom look to your wall but do not want to use a nail gun – this is your answer. Check out my DIY Video Tutorial and then follow along and I explain all the details and where to grab this amazing stuff! Remember – ladies you can do it!
I love all these farmhouse signs being sold right now – they are so beautiful! I had this vacant wall that needed filling and I was too impatient to order one and wait… Do you ever get that way? When you want something decorated and you want it done NOW! So I racked my brain with what materials I had and came up with this. And I love it. It's not perfect, has some wrinkles and mismatched wood – but for my farmhouse room I was redecorating it was just right for me.
So if you love farmhouse signs and want to make your own – you can do it! The best part is this whole project will cost you under $15 – for a huge sign. Ready to see how?
Check out my 60 second DIY Video Tutorial to see a quick version, then follow along for all the details.
I remember when chalk paint started to become a "thing" many years ago, and I just wasn't buying it. Was there really a paint that you could use on top of almost anything without sanding or using a primer? I didn't think it was possible. Finally I decided to try it on an old table that I was not wanting to refinish and it worked! I was sold! Since then I have used chalk paint for many DIY's and it is awesome. And now they even have SPRAY CHALK PAINT!!! So today I am giving a tutorial on where to buy it and how to use it (so easy).
As usual, I am including first a 60 second video tutorial to show the main steps of the process. Then follow along for lots of resources and details for your latest DIY with Spray Chalk Paint!
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I know, I know – why would anyone write a blog post about getting wood cut at The Home Depot? Well, for years I was to nervous to ask The Home Depot to cut my wood for me, thinking they would treat me weird or something. I was so insecure about my building skills that I felt I couldn't risk the embarrassment because I didn't know what I was doing anyway. After hearing the Shanty Sisters talk about "ripping" plywood and how easy it was, I thought I would give it a try. Problem was I didn't even know what "ripping" wood meant.Continue reading "DIY – Using The Home Depot's Cutting Center"
I found some darling LED lights at Joann Fabrics on clearance and I just had to have them. I do that sometimes, when it's so cute I just can't stand leaving it on the shelf! I did that with my rod iron birdcage – my hubby was a little confused when I brought it home because we didn't even own any birds. That's another blog post for another day.
NOTE: If you need a quick review of this tutorial I made a 60 second short film to watch here.
I knew the area I wanted these LED lights at and so my creative juices needed to start flowing to come up with the best way to use them.
I contemplated a few ways to utilize the light fixtures in the space I needed and ultimately came up with this. I hope you can use some of these ideas to create your own Farmhouse LED Light Fixture!
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Now here we go!
First off I had to change up the color of my lanterns. Paint and stain are one of my favorite ways to change the look of something. There is lots of rules with combining paint colors – sometimes I adhere to them and sometimes I don't, especially if it's for a super small project like this one. The Hollow Road Blog has a really great post here on mixing paints if you would like a lesson!
Here I mixed 2 colors to create the deep brown that I was looking for.
The first coat looked like this:
I wanted an darker look than this so I dabbed a paper towel in the solid black paint after this was dry and did a light rub all over it. It came out great. If you need to repaint your LED lights, be creative! Here was my final look:
Next step is prepping the wood. If you choose to use new wood and make it old as in the tutorials above, you can bypass this next step. If you are using truly old wood that has been left outside and weathered, it is very important that it is cleaned and sanitized before using it in your home. I wrote an entire blog post on this topic which you can read here. It will give you all the resources and step by step process you need to make sure your wood is ready for home decor use.
Here is my before and after cleaning photos of the old barn wood I used:
These are the tools that I used for this project:
My Irwin Drill Bits and Ridgid 18 Volt Drill are my staple tools for most of my DIY's. Additionally this Stanley measuring tape and Zircon stud finder are also in my tool box at all times. You can purchase all of these at The Home Depot here.
You will be mounting your garden brackets onto your wood bases. I measured into the middle by one inch and down 2 inches (my wood is a 2 x 4). Then I placed the bracket where I wanted it and marked where I needed the holes with a sharpie marker.
It is important to pre drill your holes so that your wood does not split. It happens a lot, especially in more fragile old pieces. After the pre drill is complete, you will mount your bracket onto the wood with your hand drill, using your 1 inch screws.
Once you have decided where you want these on your wall, you will measure for the studs. To do this you use your stud finder and slide it vertically across the wall – slowly. Once it senses a stud the arrow will light up, This is where you drill.
I always try to drill into a stud if possible because it is such a string support system, but if that's not an option I use E-Z Ancor Twist-N-Lock or ITW Brand anchors. Mr. Farmboy insists they are the best and I started using them years ago to hang things. They are easiest for me to handle. You search for them here at The Home Depot.
Another quick tip we use. A leveler is another staple you need in your tool box. We have a few lengths to help with different projects. This allows you to make sure whatever you are hanging or installing is even and accurate. BUT, if you don't have one and are in a bind – there is and APP for it!! Amazing right? The Bubble Level for Iphone is a great one, as well as Toolbox Pro. Here is what it looks like, excuse my bad photos but the lighting was not very good at midnight! (Different apps will vary):
I used (well, Mr. Farmboy used) a 3 inch wood screw to mount these into the studs, one on each end. We pre drilled them as well for easier mounting.
Our second light did not have a stud for us to use so we did use our anchors. A tip: If you pre drill the screws you are using so they stick out of the other end, you can gently push it into the wall where you want it. This will leave a small mark as to where you need to drill your anchors. Then once the anchors are in, you can easily mount the rest of the light fixture!
I made sure the LED light was turned on when I was ready to add my lights. They charge during the day and turn on at night!
Inside lights off:
Inside lights on (the LED lights still stay on when my inside lights on are, they turn off when the sunshine comes in):
Finally, we added a darling sign we ordered from Kohl's. Its one of my most favorite online shipping stores for farmhouse decor. They have so much more online than in the store, there is always sales and coupons, and always free shipping offers. I love them! Look at this GREETING sign we found:
So that's it! Let us know if you have any questions or how your project turns out – we would love to see it! Please note that we do use affiliate sites on our blog. But always know we only use ones that we love and use ourselves as DIY'ers. Happy Building!
And P.S. – check out these darling posts from difference bloggers all over the country to help you find some amazing DIY's!
I find myself getting giddy when we see old wood somewhere, it just sparks creativity all over me. Old wood like that on Mr. Farmboys ranch in Montana. The kind that has sat through every kind of weather, seen years of good use and has lots of memories sunk into its splinters. It just makes me happy. So when my dear friend called me up and said "I have all this old barn wood that we salvaged from a cabin in Utah, you want some?" I was like "Heck ya homegirl!" Christmas time for this city girl!


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11313 89A Avenue
Good home for extended family
11313 89A Avenue – Delta, BC
Open to all reasonable offers! Priced to sell this wonderful family home is located in Delta, this basement entry home features 4 bedrooms 3 full baths, large open living room/dining room combo, good size kitchen with access to a covered patio, hard wood floors/tile throughout, newer window, newer roof/gutter, newer fence, newer furnace and HW tank all the big ticket items have been replaced. Good home for extended family with a one bedroom suite, large backyard, fully fenced, very private and one of the main features of this lovely home are the gardens, really pretty. Great location plus walking distance to all level of schools.


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It's almost tomorrow and The P@ hasn't blogged today. So I figured (actually, debated with myself for about an hour) that I'd post for him. I figure if he really doesn't want this post then he can delete it.
Anyway, so that you forget that he almost didn't blog today, here is a kitten, because no one can be angry at kittens.
unless said kitten peed on your floor.
By the way, Dad, if you'd rather not have this post just delete it. I'm sorry for blogging for you.


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Surface Pro 3 | iPhone 5s | Business Cards | Surface Pen | LipSense Lip Color
Tieks Foldable Flats | Mophie Battery Pack | Leopard Clutch
Next week, I'm headed to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and I'm so excited. It will be my first year attending, and I've been in planning mode the last few weeks. I wanted to share What to Pack for CES.


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Creating a .m4b audiobook from .mp3 files
m4b files that audiobooks are distributed as have their own advantages. They are easy to browse through and have chapters seperate. And thats a cool thing to have!
This tool called Audiobook Binder works very well and is available for free from the Mac App Store!
Its as simple as sorting the files in Finder and drag and drop them into Audiobook Binder! That's it! Works like magic!
- https://superuser.com/questions/56961/how-to-convert-series-of-mp3-to-a-m4b-in-a-batch
- https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/audiobook-binder/id413969927?mt=12
- https://github.com/gonzoua/AudiobookBinder
- http://bluezbox.com/audiobookbinder.html
- http://bluezbox.com/audiobookbinder/abbinder.html
- https://github.com/sandreas/m4b-tool
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A hundred years ago, neon lighting was the cutting edge of sign illumination. That began to change in the 1960s when fluorescent bulbs presented as a safer and more efficient option. Now, businesses in Canada and abroad are increasingly abandoning fluorescent bulbs in favour of LED sign retrofits.
Here's how businesses can benefit from an LED sign retrofit.
The history of neon lighting begins long before its heyday in the 1920's and 30's. The technology originates from the lab of two German physicists in the 1850s, who discovered how neon gas emitted a bright red glow on contact with an electric charge. Mixing other gases produced a wide range of colours.
The intensity of the light made in unsuitable for ambient or task lighting, but perfect for creating eye-catching signage on storefronts and roadside displays. A French inventor named Georges Claude sold his first neon sign in 1912, and the rest is history; neon quickly became the standard in sign illumination.
Towards the latter half of the century, the appeal of neon lighting began to fade, and a new lighting technology took the spotlight. Fluorescent bulbs were safer and more energy-efficient than neon lighting. Many businesses replaced neon signage with plastic sign cabinets illuminated by fluorescent bulbs.
Until recently, fluorescent bulbs were the number one choice in outdoor commercial lighting. That changed with the proliferation of light-emitting diodes or LED lighting. LED sign retrofits are more affordable than ever, and the ongoing benefits of LED lighting make them the smartest choice for the bottom line.
LED lighting is one of the most energy-efficient lighting options available for commercial signage today. It lasts 25 times longer and uses 75% less energy than fluorescent bulbs, which dramatically reduces ongoing maintenance and operating costs. A high-quality LED bulb can last 25,000 hours or more, which translates to three straight years of 24/7 use!
In many cases, it is possible to replace HO fluorescent lamps in sign cabinets with energy-efficient LEDs. An LED sign retrofit gives you the benefits of LED lighting without the expense of replacing your existing signage altogether.
There are many systems available for retrofitting single and double-sided sign cabinets on-site. However, making the switch from fluorescent to LED lighting is not as simple as buying a retrofit kit. If your sign is due for a re-lamp, Sign LITE can help you find the solution that works for you.
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Who are we?
Capax is Latin for 'capacity' or 'capability'. The name is chosen because we can offer our clients an extra capacity in connection with consulting, sparring and recruitment. Collaborating with Capax creates a synergy where the mix of our own and our clients' specialties and competences increases our joint capacity and makes us capable of achieving the best possible results.
Capax Recruitment was established in August 2010 as a response to the marked growth in demand for engineers, IT-specialists and technical managers. Since the beginning, Capax has been characterized by stabile growth and we are always busy. At Capax our ambition is to solve any tasks that our clients ask us to undertake, no matter how difficult they might be – it is an ambition we pride ourselves on living up to. We are pleased by the fact that we are continually welcoming new clients and collaborators. At the same time, we have had the pleasure of seeing how our existing client relations are solid and long-lasting.
Capax has staked a solid claim on the recruitment market for engineers, IT-specialists and technical managers.
The company is still growing and is part of IDA's long engineering history. A history we proudly keep adding to. Our Danish headquarters is found in IDA's beautiful buildings at Kalvebod Brygge looking onto the Copenhagen Canal. Here, we share building with the newspaper The Engineer, Jobfinder, Version2 and IDA.


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Here we listen to the business in the hot seat, ask questions and solve challenges for the month.The structure of the morning:
* 10 minutes networking
* Hot Seat Business gives a short elevator pitch
* Everyone asks a question to the Hot Seat person
* The person in the Hot Seat discusses challenges they have had that month and asks for help.
* They say what type of business they are in need of to help them, such as accountant.
* The group may have a referral they can give the person in the Hot Seat.


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Her 21st birthday plan requires to be different and must surprise her. After all, entering this year of mortal life brings mixed feelings with it. While a person is able to start a brand-new journey of life as an adult, the care totally free years of teen life is missed out on to an excellent degree. Then, the liberty to do anything legitimately and being called a grown-up is no less exciting feeling.
What to Do
For a woman, her 21st birthday, when she crosses the limit of adolescent life and enters this particular year of life, is an extremely big day. If your girlfriend or any of your female friends or sibling is awaiting this day, you have got an excellent chance to amaze her with some terrific birthday presents; all you require to do is use your creativity.
At this juncture of her life, a woman is exposed to the world of boundless possibilities, and her dreams take new wings. The gifts provided to females on this special occasion have to communicate something deep, and they need to likewise match her desires and interests.
You got to be aware of her likes and dislikes, or about any unique thing that she has been preparing to purchase, but not bought it. Exercise your gray matter and you will be able to create distinct gift ideas for sure that you can pick from.
What to Choose
Go through the following ideas and choose the one that fits you the most:
There is no point in arranging an expensive celebration or going to late night discos. Yes, by knowing various imaginative present ideas, you can produce an altogether different impression. If your sis is going to be 21, then tape a video about what your family members and her buddies wish to state her. Include to it, small presents from everybody; she will certainly enjoy it.
If the female enjoys working out, or you desire her to take more care of herself, why not provide a health club subscription card? It's one of the interesting present ideas, and lots of people are doing it nowadays as health is a significant aspect for everyone. This present reveals your love and concern.
Okay, this can't be omitted: a birthday celebration. If you can manage a rocking celebration (do not forget a dance arrangement), she will be gung ho about the entire experience and will just remember the event, permanently. In the party, you can let every member speak something for her. Appreciation and love will make her feel ecstatic.
Females like chocolates and so, you can believe of including some chocolate gifts modified in different forms. You can add them along with other presents also.
If she is your sweetheart, you need to watch out for some romantic ideas. Her favorite brand of fragrance or a designer purse, all are good ideas.
Keep in mind that more than your present and its richness, she will be touched by your efforts and the love you shower on her. No matter whether it is an economical piece, keep in mind that your intentions must be complete of love and care; she will always value and enjoy it.


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Five of New Zealand's top chefs share their favourite recipes to wow family and friends this summer.
From: Esther Jeong, Tiger Burger
Dish: Bibimbap Salad Bowl
"Bibimbap is a well-known Korean dish, served with rice, various vegetables and gochujang sauce. I grew up in South Korea, moved here when I was 16, and this is my all time childhood favourite. The word 'bibimbap' literally means 'mixed rice'. Although it's typically served hot, this version is tweaked slightly to be summery and light. The dish uses cooled, left-over rice and fresh seasonal veges such as spinach and capsicum. You can replace any of the vegetables with your favourites and add your choice of protein on top. It's quick, it's simple and it's healthy!"
Bibimbap Salad Bowl (4 portions)
4 cups cooked and cooled (left-over) brown rice
Seasame seeds to garnish
Gochujang (Korean chilli paste) - you can purchase it at any Asian supermarkets.
Bibimbap toppings:
Baby spinach
Julienned capsicum
Shredded red cabbage
Julienned carrots
Fried egg
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup neutral oil
2 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp finely grated ginger
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp gochujang
1. Toss the red cabbage with 1 tbsp of the dressing in a small bowl. Toss carrots with 1 tbsp of the dressing in another small bowl. Let them rest for a couple of minutes.
2. Toss brown rice with a pinch of salt and 1/2 cup of the dressing in a large bowl. Divide the rice among 4 serving bowls.
3. Top with baby spinach, capsicum, cabbage and carrots.
4. Place 1 fried egg in the centre of each bowl.
5. Top with sesame seeds.
Serve with gochujang and remaining dressing alongside.


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Left: My beautiful Mom, "Dolores". Right: Mom, and my always cool and inspiring,
older sister "Nan". circa 1954
I was affected at an early age, by observing my Mom's artistic, and ever evolving oil painting, which was displayed in our living room.
She painted a fantasy depiction of a beautiful woman, who's appearance was unfinished, and ever-changing.
First, as an Egyptian queen, then finally morphing into a Chinese Empress.
This painting was part of the family, and quietly made it's impression on me.
I learned the secret of what a simple change in outfit, and/or hair, makeup, and accessories, could make in the mood set, of a portrait.
Thus, I encourage you to experiment, and have fun with these kinds of choices, during your photo session!
We usually include the helpful talent of our special assistant, Cinthy Cervantes, who will help you look and feel your best!
Having fun, and feeling good, is a huge part of getting great portrait results!
I reality, even a serious, dramatic expression, is usually followed by a release of laughter!
My ultimate goal, is to capture your inner beauty, you may normally subdue in everyday life situations.
Sounds cliche', or pretentious, but there it is! Undeniable.
Model collaborations "TF" are always welcomed to be discussed!*
Call for info! Info is always free, with zero sales pressure. 808-757-2665
*"Trade for" collaborations are not considered "free" photoshoots.
Both parties receive benefits from each one's participation.
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Direct Debit
Don't delay, set up your Direct Debit today
Why pay by Direct Debit?
Not only is Direct Debit the easiest way for you to pay but it is also the most cost-effective way for us to collect your council tax payments.
Direct Debit saves you time and effort and payments are guaranteed.
If you choose to pay by Direct Debit you can get up to 12 months to pay your council tax rather than 10 (available from April to March only).
If you change to Direct Debit we will also give you a choice of three payment dates, either the 1st, 15th or 25th of each month. Your Direct Debit will continue year on year so there is no need for you to contact your bank at the beginning and end of your instalment plan.
- Set up a Direct Debit with your bank and payments are made automatically but you stay in control - it can be cancelled at any time
- You are protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee - you'll get a full refund from your bank if an error is made in the payment of your Direct Debit
- Once your Direct Debit is set up it will continue year on year so there is no need for you to contact your bank at the beginning and end of your instalment plan
- You can trust Direct Debit to be totally secure - so just relax and enjoy how it frees up your time
How to set up a Direct Debit
If you want to pay by Direct Debit, the quickest way is to set it up online within My Account.
Why sign up to My Account?
- You can view your council tax account history and manage your payments
- You can quickly access other services like benefits, move in/move out and report a problem
- It's safe and secure, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and mobile friendly
How do I set up a Direct Debit in My Account?
- Once you are logged in simply register your Council Tax details
- Click on 'View your Council Tax Accounts'
- Click on the 'Manage payment method' button and follow the steps
Your Direct Debit mandate can be printed or saved. You can view when your payments will be collected when you log into your My Account the following working day. You will receive a new bill in the post if you have set up a new direct debit or if there is a change to your existing instalments.
By phone
Call us on 020 8489 1000 with your council tax account number and your bank details. A letter and bill will be sent confirming that your details have been set up and when your first payment will be collected. The letter includes a copy of the Direct Debit guarantee scheme for your records.
In writing
You can also download and complete a Direct Debit Instruction (PDF, 34KB). Please send the completed form to:
- Haringey Council
Corporate and Customer Services | Revenues
PO Box 10505
Please note, if you complete and return a Direct Debit instruction, you should continue to pay your monthly instalments until you receive a new bill advising you of a new instalment plan which will be collected by Direct Debit.
Direct Debits can be collected from most bank or building society accounts with a few exceptions such as savings accounts. Please check with your bank or building society if you are unsure.
Any payments made by Direct Debit are protected under the Direct Debit guarantee. For further information visit the Direct Debit website (external link).
No Bank Account?
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) can offer you independent advice on how to open and use a basic bank account. Please call 0845 606 1234 for an information booklet, or visit the FSA website (external link).
About Bacs
Founded in 1968, Bacs, the not-for-profit, membership-based industry body is owned by 15 of the leading banks and building societies in the UK and Europe.
Responsible for the schemes behind the clearing and settlement of automated payments in the UK including Direct Debit and Bacs Direct Credit, Bacs has been maintaining the integrity of payment related services for over 40 years.
Since its inception, more than 79 billion transactions have been debited or credited to British bank accounts via Bacs. And in 2009 more than 5.6 billion UK payments were made this way with a total value of £3.83 trillion.
For further information please visit the Bacs website (external link) or go to the Direct Debit website (external link).
More about Direct Debit
A Direct Debit is an instruction from a customer to their bank or building society authorising an organisation to collect varying amounts from their account. This can be used to ensure regular, safe and efficient payments of anything from household bills to charitable donations. Over three billion Direct Debit payments are processed by Bacs a year and 72 per cent of adults now have at least one Direct Debit commitment.
To learn more about setting up a Direct Debit to help keep your bank account in order, please contact your bank or building society.
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text: \nThe "American Dream" is one of prosperity, opportunities and equality, but for Filipina migrant workers in the US Leticia Moratal and Jacqueline Aguirre, what they have experienced is exactly the opposite.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>Moratal and Aguirre, victims of human trafficking in New York, have sought the help of a Filipino migrants' organization there in suing their former employers, whom they accused of forced labor.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>In a press conference in Woodside, Queens in New York City this week, the two Filipina workers recounted their ordeal at the hands of their employers, as the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) vowed to assist the two in their legal battle.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>"I did not receive a single penny from my employers. They did not treat me well and they turned me into a slave. They even confiscated my passport and I was not allowed to talk to other Filipinos, nor use the phone or computer to communicate with anybody," Moratal said in a release.<br rn\/> <br rn\/><b>Ten years of unpaid work<\/b><br rn\/> <br rn\/>Moratal arrived in New York in 2001 on a B-1 visa supposedly to work as a baby sitter, but was made an all-around domestic worker by fellow Filipinos Elsa and Augusto Nolasco, and their daughter Laarni.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>Moratal was promised a monthly salary of salary of US$800, which she said she never once received after almost ten years of working.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>In a <a target="_blank" class="external" rel="nofollow" href="http:\/\/www.asianjournal.com\/dateline-usa\/15-dateline-usa\/8582-filipina-victims-of-labor-trafficking-innnew-york-sue-former-employers.html" target="_blank">separate article on the Filipino-American community news site Asian Journal<\/a>, Moratal narrated that she was later taken to Florida to work in the home of the couple\u2019s daughter to take care of their baby granddaughter.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>Moratal described how she was subjected to cruel treatment and psychological abuse, saying the family used to call her a slave and made her sleep in the stock room or on the floor of the baby's room.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>"I used to cry myself to sleep every night because of my situation. They took all my human rights. They even changed my name to Baba. One day, the girl I was taking care of returned from school with her friends. She introduced me to her friends as 'Baba, my slave'. All I can do then was to pray," Moratal recalled in the article.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>In 2009, Moratal was brought back to the house of the Filipino couple in Jamaica, New York, where her aunt was able to track her down. She finally escaped from her employers' home in December 2010.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>Through Felix Vinluan, an immigration lawyer and human rights advocate, Moratal sued the Nolascos before the New York Eastern District Court in Brooklyn for human trafficking, involuntary servitude, unlawful conduct, and wage violations, among others.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>Vinluan is also filing a U-Visa for Moratal as a victim of human trafficking so she can legalize her status and work in New York. <br rn\/> <br rn\/><b>False promises<\/b><br rn\/> <br rn\/>On the other hand, Aguirre, an accountant in the Philippines, said she was given an accountancy position and promised a green card by employers Dorothy de Castro and Perlita Jordan, owners of Best Care Agency.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>She was, however, made to work as a one-woman office worker, was denied the $19 per hour she was as promised, and was forced to do overtime work without payment.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>Aguirre\u2019s application for a green card was subsequently denied, as her employers did not have the financial capacity to sponsor her. She is currently the subject of removal proceedings by the US Department of Homeland Security for overstaying.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>Moratal is seeking compensation for back-wages amounting to $250,000, while Aguirre, also represented by Vinluan, seeks back-wages of at least $100,000, as well as for damages related to their abuse and maltreatment.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>"Some people say I should just go back home to the Philippines or I should just hide from the authorities, but why should I? I know I never did anything wrong," said Aguirre.<br rn\/> <br rn\/><b>Anti-trafficking campaign<\/b><br rn\/> <br rn\/>During the press conference, Filipino migrants' group NAFCON, an alliance of Filipino migrant organizations across 23 cities in the US, renewed its efforts against human trafficking as it relaunched its Stop Trafficking Our People (STOP) Campaign.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>The STOP Campaign was first launched in 2002 by one of NAFCON's member organizations, Philippine Forum, a not-profit community-based organization in New York, when a domestic worker sued her employers for human trafficking.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>With the support of the community and after years of struggle, domestic worker Elma Manliguez was finally granted the first T-visa, issued to human trafficking victims, in New York in 2009.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>She was then able to come home to the Philippines to see her child whom she had not seen since she left the Philippines in 1997.<br rn\/><br rn\/>NAFCON member organizations include the Philippine Forum, KABALIKAT Domestic Workers' Support Network, New York Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines (NYCHRP), Anakbayan New York\/New Jersey, SANDIWA National Alliance of Filipino-American Youth and Filipinas for Rights and Empowerment (FiRE).<br rn\/> <br rn\/><b>2.9 million Pinoys in US<\/b><br rn\/><br rn\/>"More than 4,000 Filipinos leave the country everyday to search for jobs in other places, and hundreds more are being trafficked as a result of the Philippine government's lack of attention on the issues of our migrant workers," said NAFCON\u2019s Rusty Fabunan.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>\u201cLeticia (Moratal) and Jackie (Aguirre) are only 2 of them, but these two voices will be echoed by the community and they will get the justice they deserve if we all work together. Collective action never fails," he added.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>For its part, Philippines-based Migrante International said it will assist in contacting the families of Moratal and Aguirre, and in pressuring the government to assist the two in their cases.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>The concentration of Filipino migrants in the US remains the highest at almost 2.9 million as of December 2009, according to the Commission on Filipinos Overseas.<br rn\/> <br rn\/>While fewer overseas Filipino workers are choosing the US as their destination country, the US remains the top source of OFW remittances at US$7.3 billion in 2009, or over 40 percent of the total US$17.3 billion in OFW remittances from across the world for the same year.<b> \u2014 TJD, GMANews.TV<\/b>


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Our Love for Coffee
Did you know that coffee was first discovered by sheep herders in Ethiopia in 800 A.D.? The story goes that the humble herders saw what the caffeine did for their goats and decided to make it for themselves! Now, the Global Exchange reports that coffee is the second most traded commodity on earth (after oil, of course), with approximately 25 million farmers in over 50 countries making coffee.
Even better? Research has found that people with high levels of caffeine were more likely to avoid Alzheimers, and it can even protect against skin cancer in women! Not that we need health benefits to love coffee. For us, it's all about the togetherness.
Tessa and I appreciate a daily cup of coffee to stimulate our minds and provoke interesting conversation. This usually happens sometime between 11am and 2pm, and it's a wonderful time to sit down and talk over the issues of the day; whether that's personal affairs or business developments. There's always something to share, and the delicious drink is just a bonus.
We also love some local coffee places, such as Helen's Deli across the street for simple, no-nonsense coffee, Fine Grind for their delicious almond milk lattes, Craft Market for an inventive coffee creation like honey lavender lattes, or Mahtay Café for the relaxing atmosphere.
But if we feel like staying in, we're big fans of our Nespresso machine! It creates an incredible cup of coffee with globally sourced beans, so you can travel the world through your taste buds. But to us, one of the most important thing about buying a pod-coffee maker is the environmentally friendly materials. Many pod coffee machines produce huge amounts of waste, so we only felt comfortable buying our Nespresso when we learned that the pods are completely recyclable and don't end up in a landfill. Check out our little recycling center here at the boutique!
Even though coffee is delicious, we believe no drink is worth generating mounds of landfill trash. We hope your next cup of java is hot, delicious, and environmentally sourced. Click here to learn more about our favorite coffee places in town, or swing by the boutique and talk beans with us!


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Custom Slogan Hat
Kit includes yarn and PDF pattern.
This customizable hat pattern includes six charted slogans: "BROOKLYN", "CASHMERE", "NEW YORK CITY", "YARN SNOB", "KNITTER" and "CLINTON HILL".
If you prefer to have your name, city, favorite sports team, or another fun word, we would be more than happy to create that chart for you. Contact us at email@example.com after you purchase your kit and we will create a custom slogan chart for you. Words must be 11 letters or less.
Use the classic black and white motif or add a pop of color. Make this hat your own!
Shown in "CASHMERE" and "BROOKLYN"
Materials: (not included in kit)
Size US 8/5mm, 16" circular and double pointed needles
Darning needle
Shown in:
Bespoke Cashmere Onyx- 1 ball
Bespoke Cashmere Winter White- 1 ball
4 sts= 1" in Stockinette Stitch
6 rows= 1" in Stockinette Stitch
Adult- 18" around x 7.5" high


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About us
Our Brussels practice is a key part of our global antitrust and competition group, providing a one-stop legal service for merger filings and clearances, national and cross-border investigations into anti-competitive practices, including cartel activity, and state aid and public procurement. We also advise on EU, WTO and trade law issues.
Our clients
You'll work with an impressive field of clients here. Big names. Nimble start-ups. Private wealth and public bodies. You might even work in their offices on secondment. We're rightly proud of our relationships with each and every one.
- Balfour Beatty
- Bombardier
- BNP Paribas
- Carlsberg
- Delta
- EasyJet
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Louis Dreyfus
- Marubeni
- Morgan Stanley
- PwC
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Rofin-Sinar
- Stena
- Vodafone
Our values
Our values are our hallmarks. They sing through in the work we do and the relationships we build. And, of course, they're principles we'll pass on to you.
Quality – We're a team of the highest calibre, providing consistently high quality work, because our clients always come first.
Unity – We share our knowledge and we work to support one another across teams and borders, because our team culture makes us who we are.
Integrity – We're trustworthy, open and fair. We respect colleagues and clients deeply, and we work to the highest ethical, professional and business standards.
You can find out more on our vision here.
Diversity and inclusion
Our vision is to position Norton Rose Fulbright as a leader in diversity and inclusion and as an employer of choice worldwide. By embracing a diversity of views and experience, we attract and retain the best talent and provide our clients with the most considered and innovative advice.
We take an inclusive approach to diversity including initiatives encompassing gender, race, age, religion and belief, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability and social inclusion. Our diversity and inclusion strategy has a particular focus on leadership, the partnership pipeline, innovative work practices and partnering with our clients. Find out more about diversity and inclusion here.


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Monk, Murder Rate With Cable Viewers
USA's Monk notched its highest-ever ratings when it debuted for a fourth season at 10 p.m. Friday, July 8.
The episode earned a 4.8 household rating and 6.4 million viewers – up 8% and 15%, respectively, from last season's premiere. The episode was also basic cable's highest rated show for the week ending July 10.
USA still took second in total viewers for the week, averaging 2.3 million total viewers in prime. TNT took first with 2.6 million total viewers.
In other cable ratings news, Lifetime's original movie, Murder in the Hamptons, earned a 4.4 household rating and 4.8 million total viewers when it debuted at 9 p.m. Monday night.
That makes the drama, about the murder of multi-millionaire Ted Ammon, ad-supported cable's highest rated original movie of the year, according to the network.