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The key word when discussing Edgar Wright's big budget breakthrough Baby Driver, is control. On the surface it's a wicked whirlwind of car chases, gunplay and a killer soundtrack, but don't let that fool you. Wright and his main character, Baby (Ansel Elgort), are both in complete control.
With Wright it is the finesse of the film. Not only has he produced a Hollywood action film of very high quality, the kind that the industry is crying out for, but he has done it in a completely new way. Baby Driver is almost an action musical, with every scene set to a beat. Every movement is timed to perfection, flowing from place to place, occasionally breaking to change the mood. It's very inventive without being too earnest, in usual Wright style there are jokes to be made about it.
The reason for this stylistic approach is the title character needs to be constantly listening to music. Baby is a getaway driver that suffers from Tinnitus and uses the music to help him concentrate, it's a bit of a stretch but it works. He is beholden to Doc (Kevin Spacey) and must keep working until he has repaid his debt to him. All is going well and Baby is nearly there when he meets Debora (Lily James) and plans to run away with her, though Doc doesn't quite see it that way. A final job lands Baby working with the rather irrational Bats (Jamie Foxx) and when things don't go entirely according to plan, Baby can see his dream slipping away and decides to act.
Even in the calamitous final act Wright and Baby never lose control. Like the impossible car chases that precede the closing scenes, there is never a feeling that Baby might be beaten. He is unpredictable, following the music in his head rather than any rules of a road race. Elgort embodies this character exceptionally, enigmatic yet dependable.
Elgort is aided by some strong support, not least by Kevin Spacey who is almost wasted in a character with little to do for much of the film. Jon Hamm excels but it is the threat that Jamie Foxx brings as Bats that changes the film in the second half, threatening to break the grasp Baby has on his dream.
For all the inventiveness of style and substance of performance it's impossible to shake the feeling that this is, at core, a fairly by the numbers affair. Young man caught in trap of criminality, meets beautiful girl, tries to break free, struggles, action ensues. Wright's film, is at heart, a Hollywood action film. Car chases, super cool good guys, properly evil bad guys. It is, however, a shining example of it's Genre and though its original feature is something that is unlikely to be imagined in such a dynamic way again, Wright has created something unique and thrilling, a true rarity.
From the beginning of the film Wright shows how the music flows through Baby, his every movement and feeling is represented as he flicks his iPod from track to track. He loves it. He has an unrelenting passion for melody and it courses through his veins, much like Wright's love for film. This fondness abundant on the screen, urging the audience to forget themselves and indulge in the same adoration.
Baby Driver is available on Download from October 27th and DVD & Blu-Ray from November 13th courtesy of Sony Pictures.


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Congrats to the NJ Association!
As you may have heard by now, the NJ Association voted to become Open and Affirming at its annual meeting on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The vote was nearly unanimous with two abstaining and no "no" votes. After the vote … Continue reading
Rainbow Cafe, Sunday, April 8 at 6:00 PM
We invite any and all LGBTQ youth ages 13-20 to attend the next meeting of the Rainbow Cafe on Sunday, April 8 at 6:00 PM. All meetings are held at the Cresskill Congregational Church, UCC, 85 Union Avenue in Cresskill, … Continue reading
NJ Association Annual Meeting Reminder, Saturday, April 28
Our big day is coming up on Saturday, April 28 at the NJ Association's Annual Meeting at the Community Church of Short Hills. We will be discussing regular business items to include budget and amendments. We will also be voting to … Continue reading
The Bible and Homosexuality
This is a thought-provoking video about LGBT identity and biblical interpretation. Watch, listen, and learn. This video is really a good place to begin an ONA conversation.
Updated New Jersey Association ONA Resolution
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January Gathering
Hello NJ UCCers! We will be meeting again this month on Saturday, January 28 at 10:30 AM at the Stanley Congregational Church, 94 Fairmont Avenue, in Chatham, NJ. We will be meeting to mobilize volunteers and to spread the word to … Continue reading
What a Great Time!
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Clothing for People with Down Syndrome by Ashley
Author: Disabled World
Contact : Disabled World
Published: 2013-09-14 - (Updated: 2014-11-10)
Ashley DeRamus launches her own line of clothing specifically developed for people with Down syndrome.
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Clothing fashion designers in America have often times excluded the needs of people who experience forms of disabilities. A market certainly exists for adaptive clothing styles that are fashionable and fits our needs, yet it has only begun to be approached. For some reason, certain fashion clothing designers in this nation persist in the belief that people only fit into clothing of certain sizes or shapes.
Adaptive clothing is defined as clothing specially designed for people with physical disabilities, the elderly, and the infirm who may have difficulty dressing themselves due to an inability to manipulate closures, such as buttons and zippers, or due to a lack of a full range of motion required for self dressing eg. arthritis sufferers, Quadriplegics, and Paraplegics.
People with disabilities like being fashionable as well, and that includes people who experience Down syndrome. Unfortunately, it may be hard for people with Down syndrome to find clothing that is trendy and fits well because the nature of their chromosomal disorder may cause distinctive physical anomalies that are not compatible with clothes that can be purchased, 'off-the-rack.' The result is an entire population that has been forced to pursue tedious searches for clothes that are fashionable.
Women with Down syndrome tend to have shorter legs and torsos and may be medium to heavily-built depending upon their levels of activity and any medications they need to take. The combination may present difficulties in the aisles of department stores where it at times seems like everything fashionable or cute is designed for other women. Purchasing clothing can become a nightmarish process because after paying for clothing it is still necessary to pay for expensive alterations to get the clothing to fit appropriately.
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For Ashley DeRamus, this started to become a very real source of frustration. Ashley is a 30 year old woman who has Down syndrome and loves fashion. She decided to do something about it and started designing her own clothing. Ashley has launched her own line of clothing specifically developed for people with Down syndrome, 'Ashley By Design.'
Ashley's clothes not only look good - they are dynamic and present fashions that are intended to fit well on the body of a woman with Down syndrome. Her cuts are fashion-forward, flattering, as well as fun, from a color-block number to a little black dress. Her clothing includes leggings, something that may be hard to find for people with short legs, as well as accessories such as jewelry. Women have the opportunity to get dressed from top to toe in Ashley By Design and look absolutely fabulous.
Ashley is a sharp and forward-thinking entrepreneur who has tapped into a market that many fashion designers simply will not touch. There is a common assumption that people with disabilities do not care about fashion, or do not need to look good, especially if they have intellectual or cognitive forms of disabilities like Ashley herself. As a result of this assumption, many people with Down syndrome are forced to wear clothes that do not fit appropriately and are uncomfortable, as well as not allowing them to put their fashion sense on display. Ashley proven this assumption to be wrong.
Chart showing attributes of Ashley By Design clothes
Through identification of a need, Ashley has captured an important market. She may encourage other designers to think about disabilities and fashion as well as perhaps pursuing the need for clothing for people who use wheelchairs and many times struggle with clothes that are cut for people who spend the majority of their time standing, as well as people with other forms of disabilities. There are millions of people who experience forms of disabilities in America.
The most important message Ashley presents to America and the world is a very clear one. As an active woman with Down syndrome, she has highlighted the fact that people with intellectual disabilities can and do indeed lead rich, full lives when they are empowered and supported. Ashley sails; she zip-lines and much more. She is an outspoken advocate for others and herself. As an entrepreneur, Ashley is flying in the face of what others may believe about Down syndrome; she is not waiting passively by for anything - instead, she started her own business and contributes to society in a very real and meaningful way.
Ashley's clothing illustrates the value of respecting people with Down syndrome and other forms of intellectual disabilities. They highlight another important thing as well - this is what happens when society pursues integration instead of just tolerance of people with disabilities. Ashley's self-confidence and her confidence in her clothing come in part from the work of decades of disability rights activists fighting for equal treatment and respect from society as a whole. Of herself Ashely states:
"Hi, my name is Ashley Deramus and I have Down Syndrome. This has never really been a problem for me because I have had so many friends and activities all my life I don't feel like I've missed out on anything other kids have had. (Except I would love to drive a car!) I wrecked a 4-wheeler into a tree though and decided that a car probably was not a good idea!) I do wish I could go places and do things on my own but my mom, dad and friends are always around to take me places. My favorite thing to do is go to gospel concerts, listen to gospel music, play my keyboard and sing."
Personally, I find Ashley's accomplishments to be far more impressive than those of much larger clothing designers with bigger names in the fashion industry. Not only has Ashley pursued a needed clothing market, she has done so while showing other people with disabilities they can succeed as an entrepreneur. Way to go Ashley!
Ashley by design
When I first met Ashley at 7:29 AM on December 9, l982, she was given an Apgar score of 10 (almost unheard of!) and declared "perfect." Eighteen years of premonition went out the window. Really, nothing was wrong with my Ashley? It was the happiest day of my life. Twelve hours later at 7:30 PM, her pediatrician came in my room and told us they suspected she had Down Syndrome and had already taken her blood for the genetic profiling. We'd have the results in about 3 weeks.
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I know not
If there's anyone like me
Who takes each step wider
Just to walk out of the herd.
I know people
Who look at their scars
In the mirror.
But dear, mirrors break
Yet the reflections never fade.
I realise that
Life is nothing
But moving towards Death,
An old friend who brought us here.
Some, too impatient to meet Her.
I tell myself, "Hang in there"
Cause Death knows when to arrive.
Who am I to yell at Her
So She will wade in sooner?
I see pretty girls
The curls of their lips
Perfectly sculpted.
My sculptor wasn't a hard worker.
But I don't mind.
I may not have beautiful skin.
Dark elbows and dark circles,
Lips not red,
Hips don't swing.
Yet I live
For I know beauty lies within.
And Death is one selfish lady
So insecure that
She makes us lose others
Whilst loving us.
Be not credulous.
Be blind but trust yourself.
Touch your heart
As it's the only one
That wishes us to be alive,
And tell, "Hang in there".
I am the girl
Who forgets the date thrice a day
And makes untimely jokes.
I'm the girl
Who hates herself every night.
I'm also the girl
Who misses every sunrise.
Still walking out of the herd,
Unwilling to follow anyone,
Breaking stereotypes
And finding love in herself.
I know not
If there's anyone like me.
If there is
Just hang in there!
Penned by Swathi Mohan, third year Aeronautical Engineering


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DENVER CO., Abend Gallery is proud to present our latest landscape exhibition, a show so large it must be presented in two parts. With an opening reception on June 10th, and a second opening on June 23rd, this exhibition will feature an impressive line-up of the best landscape painters with styles ranging from crisp realism to abstract expressionism.
Landscape painting spans decades, miles, a multitude of styles, moods, and perspectives which makes it an incredibly dynamic and ever-evolving genre. Each artist working within the realm creates work out the settings that speak to them, interpreting them through paint and brush. This exhibition serves to showcase a variety of work from some of the best working artists today, creating atmospheres which present the viewers with a uniquely unparalleled experience. One may find themselves amidst familiar worlds of recognizable environments while simultaneously feeling as though they've stepped into strange and wonderful dreams.
While it would be worthwhile and formidable to speak about all the artists included in the exhibition, highlighting just a few of the artists leaves room for the viewer to create their own sense of the works and the show as a whole. For the exhibition Michelle Condrat brings back her signature, pixelated-style landscape pieces that present the viewer with a fresh, contemporary perspective in large scale. Artist Adam Hall's moody, hyper-realistic work will be on view as well, showcasing his incredible ability to document the environment around him with arresting accuracy. Denver based artist Matthew Saba will be showing one of his dream-like landscape works, which encapsulate elements of both the real world and other places unknown. The work of Jason Kowalski hinges on the photographic, highlighting every detail of the scene on view with crystal clarity.
Whatever the case may be, this exhibition is a testament to the notion that the genre of landscape painting transcends through time, and captures the attention of anyone willing to stop and stay a while. While the genre continues to evolve, as viewers we are treated to a glimpse of the world through the artists' eye, which is and continues to be an interesting and eye-opening experience.
Participating Artists:
Alex Beck, Destiny Bowman, Samantha Buller, Mary Chiaramonte, Michelle Condrat, James Crandall, Stephen Day, Tim Deibler, Jacob Dhein, Michael Dowling, Þorgrímur Einarsson, Kim English, Bruce A. Gómez, Adam Hall, Derek Harrison, Stephanie Hartshorn, Jane Hunt, David Kammerzell, Nicole Hyde, Deb Komitor, Jason Kowalski, Lindsey Kustusch, Sergio Lopez, Nicolas Martin, Peggy McGivern, Jeremy Miranda, Gage Opdenbrouw, Tammi Otis, Matthew Paoletti, John Pototschnik, Angie Renfro, Rob Rey, Sascha Ripps, John Roush, Scott Ruthven, Sherrie York, Kirsten Savage, David Shingler, Clyde Steadman, Elsa Sroka, Eric G Thompson, Tracy Wall, Mike Wise, Zhaoming Wu, Sherrie York


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A glass stemmed pattern. This change in stem material make the float behave perfectly when lowering the rig into the swim. Featuring a fibre bristle for great visibility and sensitivity in tricky conditions on a mixture of venues.
Sizes: 1.0g, 1.5g, 2g, 2.5g, 3g & 4g
The Gloucester was created for deep venues that are effected by tow. A fibre bristle offers great visibility in tricky conditions and a very stable wire bristle. Great for many options and can be used in moving water and big lochs and lakes in Ireland. In all sizes its perfect for maggots, casters, bloodworm and small pieces of worms.
Sizes: 0.5g, 0.75g, 1g, 1.25g, 1.5g, 2g, 2.5g & 3g
A rounded bodied float ideal for fishing deep moving water. Great for slowing the hook bait down when inching it through the peg. Features a nylon bristle and very stable wire stem.
Sizes: 0.5g,0.75g,1g,1g.5g,2g,3g & 4g
The ROC features a lovely short cane bristle and glass stem. Good for margin fishing with big baits. Also good for laying some line on the bottom and looking for positive bite indication.
Sizes: 4 x 10, 12 & 14
A brilliant shallow pattern, a thick wire stem for instant cocking and making it versatile for casters, pellets and meat hook baits.
One size: 4No 10
A balsa bodied pattern with a wire stem, this pattern is a better option when fishing shallow up to 4ft deep.
One size: 4 x12
Ideal pattern for shallow water tight to islands. Also a great option for shallow 'slapping' with worms and casters in breezy conditions. The thick wire stem makes a lovely entry and settles instantly.
One size: 4No 10
Same as the wire shelf but with a carbon stem making it very stable and durable.
Sizes: 4 x 10 & 12
A Carpa classic, the 'reach to float' when fishing on the bottom with corn, meat and pellets. Features a thick hollow bristle and thick carbon stem.
Sizes: 4 x 10, 12, 14 & 16
Featuring a slim balsa body and carbon stem. A 1.2mm bristle makes it very visible in tricky conditions but very delicate for bite indication. Great for fishing with maggots, casters and small pieces of worms.
Sizes: 4 x 10, 12, 14 & 16
The ultimate F1 shallow float, short hollow bristle and stable wire stem. Great for fishing less than 12 inches deep and targeting F1s down the track.
One size: 4 x10
CARPA Pole Floats
The Ape is a more robust brother of the infamous Chimp. A cut down stem and bristle making it ideal for snake lake fishing tight across in shallow water and also a good option for a shallow float, especially when long lining.
Sizes: 0.1g & 0.2g
As its name suggest, the perfect margin float. A thick hollow bristle and strong durable glass stem.
Sizes: 0.1g, 0.2g & 0.3g
A long bristle aids for fishing paste hook baits, this pattern features a strong carbon stem & the rig line runs through the centre of the body giving maximum strength.
Sizes: 4 x 12, 14, 16, 18 & 20
A very versatile float, featuring a wire stem and thin hollow bristle. Can be used for tight across on snake lakes, deep water F1 and carp fishing & ideal for that bonus line on a canal.
Sizes: 4 x 8, 10, 12, 14, 18 & 18
Incredibly strong and durable pattern. Ideal for Margin fishing with corn or meat, can be also used for that deeper water line when using worms on the bottom.
Sizes: 4 x 10 , 12, 14, 16 & 18
Brilliant for fishing paste in shallow water also great for fishing in windy conditions with line on the bottom.
Sizes: 4 x 12 & 14
Self cocking float that settles instantly, perfect for shallow pellet fishing and slapping. The rig line goes through the body making it incredibly direct to the strike and very robust.
One size.
A Chimp with a Carbon stem, very stable and ideal for those difficult conditions but when a durable float is still needed.
Sizes: 4 x 10, 12, 14 & 16
Wire stemmed pattern, featuring a 1.2mm bristle, incredibly versatile pattern. Can be used with maggots, casters, worms and bloodworms. Was designed for the World Youth Championship on the Ghent canal in Belgium. Brilliant when Bream and Skimmers are the target. the perfect float for when laying line on the bottom.
Sizes: 4 x 12, 14, 16, 18 & 20
Superb Silver fish pattern, can be used fishing shallow with maggots and casters. Also a great Hemp and bread float on the Rivers and Drains. Features a 1.2mm hollow tip for added visibility.
Sizes: 4 x 10 , 12, 14, & 16
Diamond shaped pattern with a glass stem, very stable for its size. Ideal for fishing meat and corn on the top 5 line. Featuring a 1.5mm bristle that will support a bigger hook bait but still offering sensitivity.
Sizes; 0.2g, 0.3g & 0.5g
The CARPA float range was launched in 2003 by DAIWA Dorking Skipper Steve Saunders and started with the CARPA 1, 2 and 3 patterns which were designed for UK Commercials. The range grew as Steve designed patterns that he and his DAIWA team mates required for the UK & Europe.
Steve used his vast knowledge and contacts amongst the UK match scene to create more float patterns that were ideal for UK Commercials and Natural waters. A very high quality European float manufacturer was also exclusive for Steve to use. They provided floats for the UK Market which no other UK supplier had. This manufacturer also made floats for other top European companies thanks to their high quality materials and trademark 'Perfect' finish.
The CARPA'S trademark black body finish was actually created so the body could not be viewed under the waters surface. Two new additions have recently been added to the CARPA range with the Gloucester pattern having the option of a wire or glass stem. The Gloucester float with a glass stem was created so the float reacted better when laid into the water whereas the wire stem makes the float settle better whilst improving the balance of the fibre antenna.
The CARPA Chimp, Ape and Silver patterns havenow become the mainstay choice amongst many UK match anglers.


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Intercultural Harmony
The LAURA JANE MUSSER FUND would like to promote mutual understanding and cooperation between groups and citizens of different cultural backgrounds within defined geographical areas through collaborative, cross-cultural exchange projects. Projects must be intercultural and demonstrate intercultural exchange, rather than focused on just one culture.
- Include members of various cultural communities working together on projects with common goals
- Build positive relationships across cultural lines
- Engender intercultural harmony, tolerance, understanding, and respect
- Enhance intercultural communication, rather than cultural isolation, while at the same time honoring the unique qualities of each culture
- Need in the community for the intercultural exchange project
- Grassroots endorsement by participants across cultural lines, as well as their active participation in planning and implementation of the project
- The ability of the organization to address the challenges of working across the cultural barriers identified by the project
- Tangible benefits in the larger community
- Only programs in Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, Wyoming, and limited counties in Texas may apply. Eligible counties in Texas are located in the Rio Grande River Valley (Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties), Deep East Texas (Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler counties), and the Brazos Valley (Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington counties).
- Planning (up to $5,000) - These funds may support costs like: consultant or staff time, meeting costs, mailings, secretarial support, refreshments, local travel, childcare, etc. Note: This stage is optional and not a required phase prior to applying for or receiving an implementation grant. If an organization receives a planning grant from the Musser Fund, this in no way implies a commitment on the part of the Musser Fund to provide the organization with any subsequent implementation support after their planning activities are completed.
- Implementation (up to $25,000) - These funds are available to implement collaborative cross-cultural exchange projects. The projects should result in a tangible outcome within at least the first 18 months.
Projects will be eligible for either planning or implementation funds during any one grant period.
Intercultural Harmony projects can be carried out in a number of areas, including (but not limited to):
- Community service
- Youth activities
- The arts
- A demonstration of intercultural exchange between cultures
- Increased comfort in interaction between the groups and individual citizens addressed by the project
- Harmonious shared use of public space and community facilities
- Continued cooperation by the participants or communities addressed by the project
- New programs or projects within their first three years
- The planning or implementation phase of a project
- Capital campaigns or large capital expenses
- General operating expenses
- Ongoing program support
- International travel
- Cultural competency training (unless it involves multiple cultural groups)
- Advocacy
- Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations
- Local units of Government
Proposals will be accepted starting September 15, 2020 and must be submitted online by October 15, 2020. Funding decisions will be announced by February 2021.
The Laura Jane Musser Fund requires all of its grantees to provide evidence, through current policies or acknowledgement, of their anti-discrimination policies or practices.
Please construct your application carefully. We suggest you read through the questions and grant inclusions below PRIOR to going to the online application.
Only complete and qualifying proposals will be accepted.
To apply online please click here.
Online Narrative Section:
- Need: Provide a synopsis of the need in the community for this intercultural exchange project. Describe the intercultural situation or specific intercultural barriers in your community that the proposed project will address. (Please do not use this space to list demographic data.)
- Community Overview: Describe, using qualitative and quantitative descriptions, the cultural identity of your community and the cultural groups who will be impacted by your project.
- Community Engagement: Describe the community members and institutions actively involved in this project. Please indicate the intercultural community members and institutions that will participate in the project. Provide an estimated number of participants.
- Goals and Activities: Describe the overall intercultural goals of this project and the specific activities planned that will accomplish these goals.
- Utilization of Grant: Describe specifically how a grant from the Musser Fund would be used. (Note: Specific line item allocations for Musser grant funds should be included in the project budget attachment.)
- Timeline of Activities: Provide the timeline for the activities that includes the schedule and completion date for the project.
- Intercultural Process: Describe the process you will use to implement your intercultural project. Describe how the project engages active participation across cultural lines throughout all stages of the project. Please be specific about how the different cultural groups in your project are involved in the planning and implementation.
- Organizational Ability: Describe the organization's planned strategies to address the challenges of working across the cultural barriers identified by this proposal, and engaging people in all stages of the project. Identify the project leader's qualifications and the specific experience the organization has in this area.
- Outcomes: Describe the specific intercultural outcomes expected, and the tangible benefits for the community at large that are expected to result from your project.
- Replicability: Please describe any plans for replicating your project or sharing your outcomes.
- Previous Grant Update (if applicable): If you have received a Musser grant in the past year, please provide a brief update on the grant.
- Diversity Component: Please provide a description of any diversity component of your proposed project.
- Anti-discrimination: Please indicate whether your organization has anti-discrimination practices or policies.
Personnel Lists:
- Staff - Please include a staff list identifying the organization's leaders and the experience they bring to the organization.
- Board of Directors - Please include a list of the Board of Directors, their affiliations, and their terms.
Letters of Support:
- Please include letters of support from at least two (but not more than four) community members and institutions outlining their support for, knowledge of, and role in your project. These letters should not be from individuals who are paid or unpaid staff, contractors, or Board members of the organization.
- If you are actively collaborating with another organization as part of your proposed project, please include a letter from that organization describing their role in the project.
- Please ensure that the letters are signed and, when appropriate, on letterhead. Only letters submitted as a part of the proposal will be considered in the review of your proposal.
The following budget attachments must be submitted as pdfs:
- Organizational Budgets – For the previous year and for the current year. For the previous year, please submit your actual budget expense and revenue detail from the most recently completed year. For the current year, please submit a projected, board approved organizational budget that includes expense and revenue detail, revenue sources, and amounts. If your organization is a very large institution, you may submit departmental information instead.
- Project Budget – Please provide a complete budget for your proposed project, including expense and revenue detail, also include revenue sources, amounts, and what is secured and what is pending. Include a detailed line item allocation showing how a Musser Fund grant would be used.
- Balance Sheet – Please provide your organization's balance sheet from the most recent completed year. If your organization does not create a balance sheet, please upload your organization's most recent 990 tax form.
Anti-discrimination Policy:
- If your organization has a written anti-discrimination policy, please provide it.
IRS Status or Local Unit of Government Letter:
- Please include a copy of your 501(c)(3) letter, or if you are a unit of local government, please provide a detailed letter of endorsement for the project on agency letterhead, signed by the lead officer of your unit of government, indicating awareness of and support for this proposed program.
Limited additional information you feel would be helpful in reviewing your proposal may also be attached. If you are attaching a supporting document, please explain why you have chosen to include it in your application.


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Falling in Love Again with the Sydney Aquarium
Last Saturday I spent my morning at the Sydney aquarium. I hadn't visited for years, but the newest residents, the dugongs, lured me back. The dugongs are Pig and Waru, two orphaned sea cows who came from Sea World on the Gold Coast. Before meeting them I felt dugongs were like ugly dolphins, but it didn't take long before they won me over. There's such a beautiful gentleness about these creatures. They're playful, and surprisingly graceful as they float through the water. You get the feeling...February 4th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 1
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The Ocean's Ultimate Predators… The Sharks!
Take a drive up the coast to Long Beach to visit the aquarium of the Pacific. About 90 minutes away from San Diego, venture through the hands on exhibits and come face to face with sharks! Looking through a viewing window into the large shark exhibit, guests will be able to come nose-to-nose with sand tiger, sandbar, nurse, whitetip, and many other striking sharks. Daily presentations and feedings will showcase the power and beauty of these remarkable predators. Zebra, bamboo, and epaulette sharks...December 21st, 2009 | Pam Nagata | Read More | Comments: 0
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Celebrate Seattle Hawaiian-Style at Seattle Aquarium
I'm just back from a quick trip to Hawaii,and upon returning found out about the new "Only in Hawaii" fish and coral exhibit at the Seattle aquarium. Designed to provide in depth information about the Pacific Ocean's coral eco-systems, environmental sustainability and marine sanctuaries in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. the exhibit will be part of the Pacific Coral Reef exhibit. It opens Monday, October 26th. To celebrate the opening of the exhibit, the aquarium is hosting a special...October 21st, 2009 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0
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The Downtown Aquarium in Denver
Have you made a trip to the Downtown aquarium in Denver? It's the perfect afternoon outing for when it is way too hot outside to do much of anything. We made a trip there a couple of months ago and the whole family had a great time. The Exhibits The aquarium has several different exhibits which include North America, In the Desert, Under the Sea, At the Wharf and more! You can read about the different exhibits and what they have to offer here. Besides just looking at the animals, you can also...June 23rd, 2009 | thedenverguide | Read More | Comments: 2
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Light up the Holidays with Zoolights
One of the brightest spots during the holiday season is the Point Defiance Zoo and aquarium and the annual Zoolights exhibit. Zoolights is a huge holiday light display, with more than half a million lights. You'll ooooh and aaaaah at over 70 displays with over 27 miles of lights arranged in traditional holiday displays, along with zoo and aquarium themed displays and local ones. Wear warm clothes, as the nights are getting colder and I know you'll want to spend some talking walking among...December 10th, 2008 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0
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In just over a month, my daughter will be three years old. It's hard to believe really as it seems like just yesterday we were bringing her home and starting our lives together. The past three years have been as joyous as they have been tiring and while I've had many people tell me the importance of making time for myself, it's something I've really struggled with. Firstly, because I genuinely love being around my daughter and staying away even for a night, fills me with dread; and secondly, because it's near impossible to find the 'right' time.
So, when my friend Michele recently booked a trip to visit us in Byron, we decided to sneak off for a night to have some girl time—and I realised, you're never too old to have a sleepover with your bestie.
We booked a night at Byron's newest Air BnB, The Barefoot Bay Cottage, and honestly, we found it hard to leave. We had big plans for afternoon adventures in the beautiful bay followed by dinner, but once we arrived, we settled into the comforts of the cottage and opted for robes, pizza and good old Netflix.
The brains behind The Barefoot Bay Cottage is Melissa Bonney, owner of Sydney design studio The Designory and online store The Design Hunter and her partner, owner of a residential building business, so the attention to detail, styling and finishing touches are both luxe and considered. However as parents to a young family, the home is also welcoming and comfortable so you don't feel guilty for kicking off your shoes and curling up on the couch, which is exactly what Michele and I did!
Situated in the heart of Byron Bay, it's in the perfect position to get the best of the Bay. So, after spending our night chatting on the sofa for hours on end, Michele and I made the most of our time together and explored some of my favourite spots the following day.
7.30am Coffee
Folk Byron Bay is a short drive (or walk) from the Barefoot Cottage and it does a really good, strong, delicious coffee to get you started for your day.
8.00am Walk
Start at The Pass and walk your way around the stunning coastline—past Wategos Beach and all the way up to the Lighthouse. You're almost guaranteed to see whales and dolphins at this time of the year.
9.30am Breakfast
There are so many great options in Byron, but I tend to head back to Bayleaf Café over and over again. Always fresh, always tasty and the eggs are always perfectly runny.
10.30am Massage
A girl's weekend wouldn't be complete without a trip to Comma. This modern massage experience reminds you of the 'sublime in stillness' plus, the interiors are seriously inspiring—you'll never want to leave!
12.30pm Lunch
Again, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to dining options in Byron and its surrounds—from Harvest in Newrybar to Three Blue Ducks at the Farm to Doma in Federal, but for a relaxed lunch in the sun, nothing beats the bacon and egg roll at The Top Shop. Not the healthiest option, but it doesn't ever disappoint.
1.30pm Wander
Get inspired with a visit to some of the best homewares stores Byron has to offer—Pop & Scott, Pampa, Haveli— the Industrial Estate is packed with pockets of must-see shops that will leave you wanting to redecorate, stat.
3.00pm Beach
Time for some fresh, salty air after a busy day of exploring. While there are options right along the north and south coasts—from Belongil to Captain Cooks, The Pass through to Wategos, my favourite spot is Broken Head. Tucked amongst the national park, and enroute to my home in Lennox, it's not as picturesque as some of the other Bay beaches but has its own raw, natural beauty.
5.00pm Relax
While heading to The Balcony for a vino followed by dinner at St Elmo would have been the perfect end to the perfect day, we opted for a rosè on my deck and a home-cooked meal by the hubby. Turns out home really is where the heart is, though a night away with my bestie was just the 'me' time I needed.


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What best describes your dream holiday? Perhaps taking a stroll along immaculate beaches beside crystal-clear blue waters, or going for a dive to explore hidden secrets of the underwater world? Maybe enjoying a gentle breeze while sunbathing beneath clear skies, or relaxing under the shade of an umbrella with a cold drink in hand?
Would you rather watch the world pass by from the comfort of your new favourite beach bar while sipping a fresh coffee?
Maybe you'd like to see some live music during your holiday and prefer a place offering a selection of concerts across a wide range of genres.
How about hearing the wild call of the clubbing scene? Here in Ibiza, if you decide to break away and enter the madness of the never-ending parties, you might just discover anything is possible. Dancing the night away at the most famous clubs in the world is a rite of passage for many, and the nightlife here is on a scale unlike anywhere else. But there is more to the island than clubbing. Rent villas in Ibiza and discover its many beautiful beaches.
If you're looking for a little taste of everything, this island truly offers it all. Along the east coast you'll discover a sunbather's paradise. It's quieter than the clubbing regions to the west, and offers an excellent choice of beaches with varying levels of amenities to suit any preference.
With this guide to the island's most beautiful beaches, we're going to start in the east and make our way north.
Cala Llonga
Situated along the east coast just 10 minutes north of Ibiza's capital city, this beach is an ideal place for a family holiday. With golden sand in a bay sheltered from the wind, the beach is 200 metres long and 100 metres wide. It boasts a seemingly impossible combination of unspoiled nature, crystal-clear waters, and waterfront villas sprouting gracefully from the rocky shore. Around the beach you can find a mix of restaurants and shops to fulfil each of your heart's desires.
A diving school is also located here, enabling exploration of the Mediterranean's underwater wonders. Indeed a great variety of water sports are possible at Cala Llonga and you'll have no problem finding equipment for rent. You can enjoy plentiful access to proper beach facilities including special play areas for children where they can safely enjoy themselves.
Access to the beach is quite good, with several options for parking available. You can choose to take advantage of the paid spots nearby the beach or search out free places slightly farther away. Keep in mind that during high season, in the summer months, a deluge of fellow beach-goers may have similar plans, so try arriving a bit earlier to secure a spot.
Playa de Santa Eulàlia
Just five kilometres from Cala Llonga, the sea here is calm and warm with soft white sand. Keeping your footing in the water is made easy by the shallow depths found here. It's also the ideal place to take the young ones for their baths. Bring floats and armbands for fun in the water, and relax knowing they're in a safe place. For additional security, the area is marked by buoys showing the areas where you can safely swim.
The beach itself is 300 metres in length and offers much more than just tranquil swimming opportunities, Santa Eulàlia is also the place to board a cruise ship for maritime adventures. In addition, it provides an excellent spot for watching and enjoying a variety of water sports such as tube riding, water skiing or sailing.
There are yachts continuously moored on the left end of the beach, which is a port. Also found around the resort of Santa Eulàlia, is an excellent selection of upscale restaurants, appropriate for the most discerning palates.
The local environment is considered by many experts to be a prime location for observing the interactions between marine and coastal ecosystems. Vast underwater prairies of Posidonia seagrass, found only in the Mediterranean basin, support an incredible diversity of life, and have been declared a natural asset by UNESCO.
A great number of birds, mammals, reptiles and other creatures exist in perfect harmony here. However, as ecological impacts have affected the site, efforts to reverse growing threats to the area have become a priority. As a result, concerns from conservationists have prompted a myriad of protections to be implemented around the island.
Stroll Into Town Along the Elegant Promenade
The beach here exhibits a wonderful seaside promenade with nice fountains and easy access to restaurants and all kinds of shops. Frequent visitors to the fountains are the many ducks eager to receive small bits of food from passing tourists. Continuing down the avenue will lead you to downtown Santa Eulàlia.
What to see in the area:
Taking a leisurely walk around the old town is highly recommended. Dating back to the thirteenth century and perched atop a hill overlooking the sea, the location offers great views of the entire coast. Be prepared to use the camera here, as the iconic views may provide you with the best photos of the entire holiday!
Cala de Sant Vicent
A little farther north of Santa Eulàlia, towards Figueral, an amazing view unfolds before us. Here, a rocky precipice clinging to the hillside above crystalline blue waters keeps watch over a perfectly formed bay complete with a wide sandy beach.
Charmed by the incredible landscape, many tourists stop above the cliff to snap photos among the pine trees. The beach here is 380 metres long and 30 metres wide.
This particular beach is a sure winner at any time of year, as it's rarely full, even in the height of summer. Here, you should have no problem finding that perfect place to spread your towel across the golden sand.
Emerald-Coloured Waters Fill the Bay
A windsurfing school can be found here, as well as plentiful opportunities to rent recreational equipment. Also available are umbrellas, lounge chairs and beach facilities including public showers.
Palm trees cover the promenade with shade.
Lining the boardwalk is an assortment of restaurants and souvenir shops. Families with small children and those with limited mobility won't come across a single obstacle to their enjoyment when using the well-built infrastructure found here.
What to see in the area:
A break from the beach can be had with a visit to the nearby cave, Cova des Culler, where prehistoric paintings can be appreciated. Reaching the cave is made difficult by its location in the middle of a pine forest on the mountainside, but the journey is well worth the effort.
Also nearby, at Punta Grossa, is a deserted lighthouse dating back to 1870. At a height of 55 metres, adventurous spirits can find great fun climbing up, and will be left astounded by the unforgettable views from the top.
Cala Portinatx
Continuing along the northern coast, we come to one of the most family-friendly beaches in all of Ibiza. We actually find three beaches in Portinatx, surrounded by hills and offering views normally reserved for postcards.
The largest of the beaches is Playa S'Arenal Gross. Surrounded by pine forests, the stretch of shore is comprised of luxurious white sand without the slightest pebble. With many play areas located here, this beach is the ideal place for holidays with children. In addition, the nearby hotel is complete with a water park and enough slides and attractions that even the most tiresome adults will have a difficult time becoming bored.
A full range of services are found here, including on-duty lifeguards, chairs and umbrellas, water equipment rentals and even a diving school. The infrastructure is also well suited to meet needs of those with limited mobility.
Located around the beach is a whole host of bars and restaurants. In many establishments, the primary language will be English and often times the owners themselves will be either English or German.
For a relaxing experience, you can treat yourself to a massage beneath the shade of a beach umbrella.
What to see in the area:
Highly recommended is a walk to the eighteenth-century fortified tower, which can be seen from the beach. Towering over the coast, it offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
Cala Xarraca
This narrow, rocky beach is perfect for those seeking privacy and a more intimate atmosphere. Only 70 metres long and 20 metres wide, this cosy pocket of sand is also great for those keen on underwater exploration.
Cala Xarraca is the place to go for those wishing to escape the large crowds of sunbathers found elsewhere on the island.
In contrast to most other areas in Ibiza, swimming here must be done with great care as a great number of rocks occupy the waters. With its unique charm and undeniable beauty, this particular beach will be difficult to confuse with any of the others on the island.
The surrounding area is blanketed in a pine forest which only makes way for the occasional houses seen clinging to the mountainsides. This area has become a real mecca for free-divers who find a strong attraction to the manifold of underwater caves.
Accessing Cala Xarraca is slightly more difficult than other beaches. While a rather steep beach road does make it possible to reach by car, finding parking can be a problem due to the limited number of spaces. This especially holds true during high season.
Here you'll also find the aptly named restaurant, Cala Xarraca. Owned and operated by the same family for more than 30 years, it has garnered an excellent reputation where the fresh fish and paella are not to be missed.
Keep a watchful eye out in this area for jellyfish which, at times, are particularly numerous and can inflict painful burns to unsuspecting swimmers. Be wary also of the strong tides found here.
Warning signs are posted on the beach, helping to ensure your holiday remains free from injury.
Playa de Sant Miguel
One of the cosier beaches of northern Ibiza, it is encapsulated by steep rocky hillsides which flank the small bay.
Water sports enthusiasts find numerous thrills here. The beach has a very pleasant sandy shore and an easy entrance to the sea. On the way to the beach you will find many souvenir shops, bars and restaurants.
Here is where you'll find the eatery considered by many to be the best restaurant in all of Ibiza, Port Balansat.
Consider sampling the island speciality: bullit de peix (fish).
Here, you're free to taste some of the most exciting flavours from a diverse menu of carefully prepared local dishes and nearby, you'll also find plenty of free parking.
Playa Sant Antoni
The beach is situated in the centre of Sant Antoni de Portmany on Ibiza's western coast. Frequented in summer by lovers of dance music, places such as this have given the island the bulk of its fame.
Accompanied by a nice seafront promenade, this long stretch of fine golden sand also displays tall palm trees which provide great charm while casting soothing shade throughout the entire length of coast.
Sant Antoni is a favourite holiday spot among the younger crowds. Modern beats reverberating from nearby restaurants and clubs stretch out beyond the calm and shallow waters, making this beach popular among 20-somethings and those seeking good times among groups of friends.
Sant Antoni is equipped with excellent water sports facilities. It's also a place notorious for amazing sunsets, with tourists coming from all over to witness the wonderful show as day transitions magnificently into night.
Here, you're presented with a fantastic selection of bars, cafes and restaurants offering world-class cuisine. The place is bustling day and night, and is primarily favored by those seeking urban atmospheres and a preference for younger crowds.
Playa Cala Moli
With a quick 15 minute drive from the lively resort of San Antoni, the peace and tranquility of Cala Moli can be found.
This is one of the best beaches on the island for those looking to avoid the crowds and achieve temporarily solace from civilisation. At 100 metres long and 30 metres wide, it's a space to enjoy copious amounts of peace and intimacy while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
The rocky cliffs surrounding the beach, which beg for climbing, offer magnificent views and a glimpse of the entire east coast.
Rather than the golden sand found elsewhere, the beach here is comprised mostly of a rocky shore. Because of this, it's advised to bring along a pair of sturdy bathing shoes to avoid potential discomfort from the crags underfoot.
Beneath the water's surface, divers will find a hidden world of caves and rock formations laying in wait to be explored.
The hills surrounding the beach are carpeted in pine trees and form a real oasis of greenery. Other examples of indigenous plants found growing here are the prickly pear, agave and yucca. To preserve the site's natural beauty, it is one of the many locations around the island deemed protected by local authorities.
Plenty of chairs and umbrellas are available for rent here, and a restaurant is at the service of those craving a meal after a long day of sand and surf.
Cala d'Hort
Cala d'Hort fantastically combines raw natural beauty with an aura of mystery and allure. From the shoreline we are greeted with spectacular views of the uninhabited island of Es Vedra.
This legendary rock island was famously proclaimed by Nostradamus to be the only place on earth that would survive the end of the world. A thousand years ago the island was inhabited by humans but now the only residents are families of wild goats.
Many legends swirl around the mysterious island, and today Es Vedra draws many tourists who feel the pull from the folklore which continues to envelope it.
A mixture of terrain is on display here, with some sections of beach being mostly rocky while others are composed of sand. A makeshift bridge stretches out to a unique vantage point, where awe-struck visitors can be found gazing in the direction of the majestic island.
On the hillside is a restaurant, always busy with customers, where the local fare of fresh fish and paella is recommended. Eager shoppers will also find interesting gifts in the small shops here.
Along this 150 metre-long stretch of shoreline there are plenty of possibilities for renting beach chairs, but during high season many expecting beach-goers are met with some difficulty in parking the car. The beach road is quite narrow is often choked with traffic during summer months.
Playa de Ses Salines
This beach forms one part of the famous Las Salines Natural Park where, for centuries, nature has provided merchants with valuable sea salt and where 200 unique species of birds now make their homes, iconic flamingos among them.
1.5 kilometres long and 25 metres wide, this beach is one of the most famous, and most visited, in Ibiza. It is situated on the southern tip of the island about ten minutes drive from Playa d'en Bossa or Ibiza Town.
Constantly gracing the front pages of local newspapers, this hot-spot is a favourite among celebrities paying visits to the island. No doubt attracted by the white sands and turquoise-coloured waters, many famous persons have been spotted soaking up the sun in this wonderful corner of Ibiza.
This particular beach is also a popular choice among families with young ones for the combination of warm water and its gentle slope leading into the sea. Additionally, a wide selection of bars and restaurants are ready and waiting to serve up delicious gourmet dishes and cold drinks.
Surrounded by a thick pine grove, the beach here becomes one of main centres of social life on the island during the summer months. Various chiringuitos pop up from the sand to offer a wide selection of fresh fruit and refreshing beverages.
Finding solitude upon these sands won't be much of an option though, and dosing among the crowds of sunbathers will likely be accompanied by the beats of nearby bars and buzz of recreational beach activities happening all around.
If you fancy more discrete and isolated areas to pitch a towel, you might consider moving a little down the coast to Es Cavallet. There you'll find a small nudist beach and much calmer atmosphere.
As you know, high season promises parking problems. For that reason, the beach may sometimes be inaccessible.
What to see nearby:
Hike up to La Torre de Ses Portes, the eighteenth-century defensive tower which can be seen from the beach.
The structure can only be reached by foot and should take only about 20 minutes when coming from Las Salines.
Playa de'n Bossa
Located just outside the capital city, this is one of Ibiza's largest beaches and comprises nearly three kilometres of clean white sand. With a constant pulse of activities, it is said that the fiesta here goes on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Due to the sheer size of this sandy shore, you may occasionally find stretches with less activity.
The famous venue, Bora Bora Beach Club, is situated here and never fails to attract an enthusiastic crowd of party-goers with its world-class selection of events and guest DJs.
What to see near the beach:
With only a short walk from shore, you can be well on your way to exploring the heritage of the old town in the capital of Ibiza. An absolute must-do is to make the voyage to the Dalt Vila vantage point, where a spectacular view of the sea and harbor awaits.
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Winter season is the coldest time of the year. Winter may be exciting season, but it could not be a preferable time of enjoyment for the people having musculoskeletal pain. Cold weather might aggravate the neck pain, back pain and also joint pains in knee or elbow. Winter season can be painful and also it can be cruel towards the spondylosis patients. It may also steal their sleep with the terrible pain.
Why is Winter Cruel towards Spondylosis Patients?
As the temperatures usually go down in winters, people suffering from cervical spondylosis have a tough time. Cold weather can shrink the tissues, causing them to pull on the nerve endings resulting in joint pain. It is believed that when it is cold the nerve endings become extremely sensitive and the muscles surrounding the nerves tense up. The body has to work harder to keep itself warm during winter, thereby putting greater load on the heart and the blood pressure too shoots up during winter.
Middle-aged and elderly people are usually affected with this condition. With the advanced technology and usage of computers and mobile phones in recent days, even youngsters are predisposed to developing cervical spondylitis in early stages of life.
Ignoring signs of spondylosis for longer time could eventually damage the entire spinal cord which may result in paralytic condition. Keeping body warm, regular exercise, proper posture, fomentation and proper medication may be advised to follow during winter. Sometimes it would not be manageable to stop that pain by pain killer or other hot or cold therapies. At last, Prevention is always the key to avoid degenerative bone diseases.


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*Disclaimer – if you are my fiance, this post contains wedding related info that is not for your eyes or ears – leave now!*
Let's talk wedding make up. Probably one of the (many) things that has the potential to send us bride-to-be's into meltdown mode.
I've spoken about the idea of striving for perfection within a wedding on the blog already, but the more I progress with wedding planning, the more I realise how much pressure there is (and particularly on the brides) for things to be just so. We are bombarded with images of beautiful brides in beautiful dresses looking utterly flawless across wedding magazines, blogs and social media and having spoken to other brides and bride-to-be's, I know that I'm not alone when I say that this wedding malarkey has made me scrutinize every part of myself countless times over, made me place unrealistic markers on myself for how I want to look on the day and resulted in me being altogether unkind to myself on a daily basis.
It would appear as if there are very few real people at weddings these days, or at least real brides. Brides with skin that shows the signs of a year of stress laid upon them, bags under their eyes from lack of sleep and a slightly wider waistline due to the copious amounts of Prosecco that has been consumed ever since their engagement. The fact that I see none of this on the brides I view through blogs and Pinterest on a daily basis worries me, as these are all things I fear I'll be hard pushed to avoid on my own wedding day.
For so many of us, when planning our weddings, the focus very quickly shifts from sheer joy at the idea of saying I do to the man you love, to extreme fretting over how we will look while we do so. I don't know about you but the idea of walking down that aisle consumed with emotion and having 100 people and a keen photographer with all eyes on me, fills me with dread. My forthcoming wedding day has started to feel a little like a beauty pageant or a dog show – a day where I'll be shown off to the crowd, in my finery and 'looking my best' – I wonder if I'll take home the prize rosette should I get it right on the day?
With our bridal 'look' becoming all that anyone seems to care about, and as a result all we think about, decisions such as which dress to wear, which colour lipstick and how to style our hair become THE most important decisions we feel as if we'll ever make, and the decision of who on earth we will ever trust enough to make all of these things happen, an incredibly difficult one.
I'll admit, trusting strangers to do things on my behalf isn't something I'm very good at. The term 'control freak' has been thrown out many times during this process but I like to think I'm simply a creative, someone who has a vision and doesn't feel confident enough to fully portray that vision to other people. This of course has meant that I've ended up giving myself a lot more work than is really necessary in the run up to a wedding, vowing for the most part to 'handle that myself'. From the off though I knew that when it comes to all things bridal beauty this definitely isn't an area I want to accept responsibility for. I might be a DIY mad workhorse but I'm not stupid… When that Saturday comes I want to wake up knowing that all my hard work is behind me and sit and relax while others run around me. (Not to mention the fact that I'm pretty terrible at doing my own hair and make up) Of course had I not had capable friends throw their services my way as soon as we got engaged I have no doubt that the decision of which stranger to trust in these departments would have been as long and arduous a one as finding a dress designer or choosing a venue.
So I guess you could say that I'm pretty damn lucky to have a friend who also happens to be a professional make up artist, and I'm eternally grateful to her for kindly offering to do my wedding make up pretty much as soon as I got engaged. For me it's pretty much the perfect situation, as I know I'm in the hands of a professional but I'm also in the hands of a friend. Someone I trust, someone I can have a laugh with, and someone I know I can be honest with if something doesn't feel right on the day. It's taken one potentially stressful decision away from me from the offset and meant that I've never had to worry about researching make up stylists, or visiting counters, or worrying about feeling like 'me'. In truth I'm not sure how I'll ever be able to thank her enough.
Anyway up until this month, wedding planning has very much been about ticking off those big tasks and working out logistics (something that although necessary can often feel like a whole lot of work for no reward) and apart from a serious case of pinning and inspiration collecting, it's taken until this last few weeks for me to actually get to the fun part. The part when you feel like your hard work is finally paying off and the part where you can start bringing all of those inspirations and Pinterest boards into a reality. And the same can be said for the beauty – finally I've had a make up and hair trial (seperately) and can begin to envision how everything is going to look on the day, which is all very exciting (if extremely nerve-wracking).
As an ambassador for the brand, my make up artist friend Rosie (check her out on Instagram to see more of her work, she's a beaut) took me to the London based beauty label Cosmetics A La Carte to have an official make up trial and play around with a few different looks. Cosmetics A La Carte London are one of the only truly bespoke beauty brands in the UK and as such have plenty of experience in catering towards brides and weddings. What they do best is to tailor a look and products to suit you individually. For example their foundations are completely unique for every customer, mixed up individually to suit your skin tone and blended from a number of different shades. After Rosie had layered up a few different shades and tones as my base layer make up, the team were able to create a unique mix of those just for me as an every day foundation – pretty cool huh?
This same technique can also be applied to lipsticks, eyeshadows and blushers so that you can create your own custom blended colour. If you're someone who dreams of finding that exact shade of lipstick that's been haunting you, or if you want to match something perfectly to a dress or pair of shoes, this is how you can do it. This appealed to my inner perfectionist no end, and is probably why, I can imagine, they are such a popular brand with brides. But of course as you can see in the pics above, their range of colours isn't exactly small anyway so you'll no doubt find something you're looking for.
Set in the heart of Knightsbridge, Cosmetics A La Carte's London boutique is small yet super chic. It's nestled just off Motcomb Street and just around the corner from Knightsbridge station so there's definitely a sense of luxury in the air as you arrive, but it's off the beaten track enough that you don't feel like you're on show to hoards of tourists. Chandeliers line the ceiling and large mirrors decorate the walls so as soon as I walked in I knew I was in for a treat!
Rosie and the A La Carte team greeted me and after a lot of oohing and ahhing over their pretty displays and endless beauty products on show (they also do skincare, perfume and brushes as well as make up) I settled down to let Rosie work her magic. Having been excited about the meet up all week, it was only as I sat down and started talking about the day and the look I'd imagined that I began to feel a little nervous – putting yourself and all of your Pinterest dreams into someone's hands can feel a little nerve-wracking and I'm definitely not used to having someone do my make up (I'm more of slap it on and go kind of gal) so I literally had no idea what it was going to turn out like – but I needn't have worried as Rosie and the team put me right at ease and the whole experience felt like a true pampering sesh.
I should probably say that at this stage that these pics don't reveal my final wedding look (that would be giving the game away right?), but I guess you can see to an extent the feel I'm going for. Trusting Rosie, I pretty much let her do what she thought was best, my only criteria being that I wanted to look as natural as possible, with my skin looking its best, and I wanted a touch of a 'Winter wedding' feel seeing as we're hoping for a nice cold crisp Novembers day outdoors in the Scottish countryside.
Rosie started by layering up two different shades of the A La Carte foundations, using a lighter tone as a highlighter and concealer which made up my base. We opted for a slightly dewy tone as I know come Winter my skin can often get quite dry and then this was built upon with a soft blusher and a dreamy apricot cream blush which was applied across the cheekbones and temples to give a touch of shimmer. This was probably my favourite product of the day, I often use cream blushers but this combined that with the power of a highlighter (a little like my High Beam) created a warm shimmery effect which I loved. Seeing myself at this stage was a little scary as I have to admit that I've never had as much make up as this on before, (I never do more than one coat of foundation and a touch of concealer) and there was part of me that worried it was too much. But I was assured that it would all come together when the full look was created and of course on the day, it needs to be a little more than you'd normally wear in order to last all day and look prominent in the photos, something which I guess only comes from consulting with professionals.
My eyes were kept subtle and earthy, with a soft grey eyeshadow and a brown gel eyeliner (something totally new to me as I always use black) which worked wonders at bringing out the blue in my eyes, followed by a slick of mascara. Then came my favourite stage of the day, choosing lip colours. We tried out quite a bold berry lip for that Winter look as a bit of an experiment (the shade was called plum wine – isn't that perfect?) and was actually just a lip liner that was used all over and blended with a touch of lipstick. I didn't even want to try any others I was so hooked on it. I've always loved a bold lip colour and although on the day I might go for something a touch warmer, I loved the almost gothic medieval vibes of this shade.
And so I had my finished look – dewy natural skin, a touch of shimmery blush, subtle earthy toned eyes and a bold berry lip.
The team kindly gave me some of the products we'd used to take away with me and I've been using them since to trial them in 'my normal environment' i.e. when I don't have a professional putting them on for me and they're surprisingly easy to apply and get the same professional results from. The foundation gives me a great all over coverage without being heavy, although can at times feel a little too dewy for me (I sometimes get oily around my T-zone) so that's something I need to work out with Rosie and see if we can add a bit of mattifying in those areas but other than that they've been great.
For any fellow bride-to-be's currently looking into make up for their big day I'd definitely recommend visiting Cosmetics A La Carte, even if just for some advice. They regularly do make up trials at their boutique so that you can try out a look and even if you want to do your own make up on your big day they'll do a 'teaching' trial where they go through the steps with you so you know exactly what works best. They're products are also all very wedding friendly and the fact that they can be tailored to your own personal skin tone means you know they'll suit you as best they can.
Like Rosie, there are also loads of make up artists who use Comsetics A La Carte products around the UK so they can give you advice on that too should you be looking for someone to help make you look your best on your wedding day.
So what do you think? Any brides who have been through the wedding process already, I'd love any make up advice you have for the big day? Anything that needs to be topped up, or specific things to avoid?
Once again a huge thank you to my lovely Rosie for being such a star, and thanks to A La Carte for being so wonderfully accommodating during the trial and helping a stressed out bride-to-be feel pretty special. Having a trial really put my mind at ease and reminded me that how I look on my wedding day isn't the most important factor (although definitely one of – let's be serious), something its easy to forget as the planning progresses. Personally now I just can't wait to get that dress on, have Rosie adorn me in Plum wine and get that down that aisle to see my guy, that's what it's all about.


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Krzysztof Jurgiel – the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development will be a speaker at 16th edition of the Dairy Cooperatives Forum, the largest conference of the dairy industry in Central and Eastern Europe.
The Minister is responsible for implementing the policy of the Polish government in the field of agriculture, rural development and agricultural markets. The minister specifies the tasks to be performed and oversees their implementation in matters related, among others, to coordination of participation in the Common Agricultural Policy, involvement in the work of European Union bodies, bilateral and multilateral cooperation with foreign countries.
We inform that Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is the honorary patron of 16th edition of the Dairy Cooperatives Forum.
Register and take part in the prestigious conference of the dairy industry.
Dairy Cooperatives Forum
26-28 September 2018
Hotel Narvil Conference & Spa w Serocku.


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Datacom is one of Australasia's largest professional IT services organisations, providing a broad range of services and solutions across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Datacom Connect is a division of Datacom which specialises in the provision of exceptional Customer Experience and Contact Centre Services, offering consulting and design services on contact centres, service desks, and business processes, and provides fully outsourced contact centre and processing services.
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Datacom Connect can deploy CX Platforms into in-house or customer contact centres, which have been specifically designed to adapt to any needs.
Today, Datacom Connect supports contact centre agents across the Asia Pacific region, and is a valued member of the Genesys Partner Advisory Board.


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Employee's State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital, Tirunelveli has invited applications for the recruitment of Part Time Homeopathy Physician and Pharmacist vacancies on contract basis.
Eligible candidates can walk in interview on 22-06-2016.
ESIC Tirunelveli Hospital Vacancy Details:
Total No. of Posts: 02
Name of the Posts:
- Homeopathy Physician: 01 Post
- Homeopathy Pharmacist: 01 Post
Age Limit: Candidates age should not be exceed 64 years for Post 1, 32 years for Post 2 as on 22-06-2016. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess BHMS for Post 1, Diploma in Homeopathic Pharmacist for Post 2 with relevant experience.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on interview.
How to Apply: Eligible candidates can appear for interview along with application form, Two Passport size Photographs, Two sets of Self attested copies of documents of Date of Birth, qualification, Registration certificate, caste, experience on 22-06-2016 at Office of Medical Superintendent, ESIC Hospital, Vannarpettai, Tirunelveli.
Important Dates:
- Date of Interview: 22-06-2016.
- Interview Time for Post 1: 10:00 AM.
- Interview Time for Post 2: 11:00 AM.
Walk-in interview at ESIC Hospital, Vannarpettai for the post of Homoeopathy Physician
No. of Post: One
Date of Interview: 22-06-2016, 10am
Venue: Office of Medical Superintendent, ESIC Hospital, Vannarpettai, Tirunelveli.
Qualification: BHMS
Experience: 3 years
Age: Below 64 years as on 22-06-2016
Salary: Rs.21,000 /- per Month
Duty: 5hrs for 6 days a week
Phone: 0462-2502199
Website: www.esic.nic.in


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Romeo is the one on the left,with Juliette doing the strike.
Professional Wildlife, Landscape and Seascape Photography
Romeo is the one on the left,with Juliette doing the strike.
Many people come up here and just walk around our beautiful beaches!
These two were wading through this lagoonal like pond on Chestermans. I waited for a wave to crash onto Sunset Point in the background. You can also see Long Beach Lodge Resort in the background.
I didn't go out tonight in my boat. There were too many clouds. However,it did get nice a hour or so before sunset. The sun came out of a large cloud and it got sunny gold all over.
I did see it was going to happen and had enough time to ride out to Chesterman's Beach.
The moon did come up in the east,but there was too many clouds blocking it near the horizon. It came out from the clouds well up into the sky.
I got a few shots tonight,but nothing remarkable.


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Dr Zinnia Lo graduated in 1994 from the University of Sydney and has been a passionate Sydney GP since 2000.
Dr Lo loves all areas of general practice especially women's health, paediatrics, antenatal shared care, sexual health, mental health, travel medicine and minor procedures including Implanon insertions/removals and skin lesion excisions. She finds it rewarding to practise high quality holistic patient care and very honoured to be part of this fantastic team at the O'Connell St Medical Centre.
Dr Lo is committed to ongoing professional learning . She obtained the Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Royal Hospital for Women in 1998 and The Diploma of Child Health at the Sydney Children Hospital in 1999 . She has been a fellow at the Royal Australian College of General Practitioner


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This USB Data Card box will offer you the film itself in HD quality and over 30 GB of studio data and software to recreate the entire short film.
- The 12 minutes film itself in HD quality.
- Documentary material, timelapse videos and a lot of tutorials from the entire team
- All of the production files used to make the film (.blend files, textures).
- The Blender "gooseberry" branch binary, and the Blender 2.76 version.
- The USB card is re-usable, 32 GB storage for you to take anywhere.
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As a certified holistic health coach and certified natural health professional, Holli Thompson helps people find their personal nutritional style. She believes food is medicine—your lifeline—and is the secret to living a long, beautiful, healthy, energetic life. We talk to the health guru about her own nutritional style and overall wellness priorities.
Wellness Inspiration: Well, seriously, Dr. Frank Lipman has always been my inspiration. I've sent so many clients to him over the years. And he's such a very nice man. And super smart.
Health Passion: I see a great disparity in our country in terms of our food related to household economic means, and I hope to continue to get more involved in this issue. There are children in the U.S. who appear to be obese and yet are nutritionally starving. Our school lunch program is abysmal, and so many low-income kids depend on their schools for two meals a day. I'm working with an impoverished school in Virginia right now to help educate parents and supplement their program with inexpensive but healthier choices, and this is something I'd like to see happen on a broader scale, nationwide.
Wellness is ______: A balanced approach to health that incorporates movement, fitness, sleep, happiness, love, foods, and friends.
Guilty Pleasure: A dry vodka martini. Is that bad to say? I appreciate that a dry cocktail will not kick me into a sugar reaction, like a glass of wine does. Just proceed with caution and definitely not every day.
Relax & Chill Out: I love to read and am obsessed with politics. I also love certain TV series, and I'm a huge movie fan. My favorite thing to do, though, to truly escape, is to attend classical concerts or the opera. Nothing is more transporting. I serve on a committee for Washington Performing Arts that sponsors young emerging artists at various country homes. They are the absolute best. (And I saw Madame Butterfly at the Kennedy Center last night. Amazing.)
Morning Start: I have two dogs and two cats, so everyone gets fed before I can think about me. Then I have a cup of coffee with organic nondairy creamer, and sometimes half of a grapefruit for vitamin C, to fuel my run. I run rain or shine and usually go about 2–3.5 miles. After I run I have a green juice or smoothie.
Exercise of Choice: I started running 16 months ago, and I'm addicted. I've never felt so strong and capable. It's also made significant changes in my body with allover toning, not to mention that it's my favorite form of meditation. I run with my playlist, and I often sing as I run. I also really love barre classes for core work and focus.
Must-Have Beauty Products: First things first, what goes inside makes all the difference. Beyond that, I wash my face twice a day, always moisturize and use sunscreen, and never go to bed with makeup on. I get to try a lot of beauty products in my work, and my favorite companies are Juice Beauty (I love their antiaging collection and don't go a day without their CC cream), Tata Harper (Tata's masks are the best), and doTERRA essential oils.
Sleep Routine: I can really become a night owl if I let myself, so I try very hard to have lights out by 11 p.m. I'm a good sleeper and try to get eight or even nine hours a night. I love to take a bath at night; it calms me down and feels so indulgent to soak the day away. I use lavender essential oil in my bath, and I also diffuse lavender in my bedroom to help me sleep. I even spray some on my dogs' beds!
Travel Carry-ons: I'm devoted to good skin care, so I bring smaller versions of my current products. I love Juice Beauty's Stem Cellular eye lift for tired eyes when I travel, and a small dry shampoo helps if I don't have time to get a blow out. A little bronzer helps, too, if I'm feeling kind of pale getting off a plane. I also always carry flat shoes, usually sneakers, when I'm in any city or traveling. I like to be able to move quickly.
Favorite Healthy Destination: I like any kind of active vacation and love to line things up prior to arrival. Last summer I learned to paddleboard in Nantucket—it was the best. I love to hike out west, and of course fitness spas have been a choice for many years. I've gone back to Rancho La Puerta in Baja many times, and Canyon Ranch is always fun for my clients and me. I also think Italy or France are healthy places to visit. The food is so fresh, no need to worry about GMOs or too many pesticides.
Current Reading List: I just started a previously unpublished collection of short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald called I'd Die for You: And Other Lost Stories. For years I only read health and food books. Now I've returned to fiction—I find it frees my mind and allows for creativity in all areas of my life.
Always in Fridge: Organic, nondairy creamer, nut milks, and fermented vegetables. Always! I try to eat fermented veggies every day to help maintain a healthy gut. Always tons of greens to whip up a green smoothie, plus lemons and ginger. Good sources of protein for me are my friend's farm-fresh eggs—she feeds only organic feed to her chickens, and you've never tasted anything like these eggs. Bone broth is another staple. I crave grapefruits, so my fridge has lots of those these days. I also love olives and have an assortment of organic olive oils. Proteins come and go quickly. I love seafood but don't keep it on hand; it must be fresh.
Pantry Staples: Well, for my son I keep gluten-free pastas, organic tomato sauces, and of course Annie's Mac and Cheese. Generally an assortment of gluten-free crackers in case I have guests pop by, along with many kinds of nuts and/or seeds. I like to have organic boxed soups on hand, dried sea vegetables, and lots of teas. I also keep several kinds of protein powders for smoothies, along with my "superfoods," chia, hemp, maca, raw cacao nibs, and natural sweeteners like raw local honey, fresh Vermont maple syrup, and nut butters.
Favorite Way to Reset: A good run and tons of water help, and it might take a day or two to get me back to normal. Also an Epsom salt bath to detox.
Daily Supplements: I take a probiotic every day and try to vary them to ensure that I'm getting what I need. I really like Be Well's Probiotic Powder in my smoothies. I often take B12 for energy, or a B complex if I'm under stress. I take vitamin D almost every day, and powdered collagen for skin, hair, and nails. I take magnesium at night to help me relax.
Favorite Healthy Foods On the Go: Always water and healthy nutrition bars. My handbag, glove compartment, and carry-ons always have them. Current favorites are Health Warrior's chia seed bars—I love the smaller size. I also love apples!
Ingredients I Always Avoid: I avoid dairy and gluten as a rule. I can feel the difference if I eat dairy—bloating, or puffy eyes the next day, and an overall sluggish feeling. Gluten gives me stomach pains and bloating as well. Of course, I love ice cream and cheese, but honestly, they are a rare treat.
Can't Live Without: I can't live without my amazing friends. I have the greatest group of friends in the world, and I'd literally do anything for them. And I love their kids, too.
Current Mantra: Carpe diem remains true. I try to seize the day, not postpone joy, and live to the fullest. I love deeply and believe in showing people how much I care. I don't want to have any regrets, ever.