text:
U.S. Supreme Court
Recent News About U.S. Supreme Court View More
Appeals court rules Miami suit against banks over effect of predatory lending on tax base can continue
The City of Miami can continue its legal action against two major banks accused of engaging in predatory lending practices that ultimately led to an increase in the municipality's tax base, an appeals court has ruled.
Florida and Georgia await special master's decision regarding water rights to the Chatahoochee River
TALLAHASSEE – Following a 30-year dispute between the states of Florida and Georgia over whether or not Georgia should have to cap its consumption of water from the Chattahoochee River, Florida is getting another chance at reclaiming its rights to the water.
Florida man whose floating home was seized may return to Supreme Court
RIVIERA BEACH — On his website, Fane Lozman refers to himself as a corruption-fighting activist who saved 2,200 homes from seizure and his own home was destroyed, but he is better known for a case that went before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Jones Day argues that federal law on smoking lawsuits should preempt state laws
TALLAHASSEE -- Attorney Gregory Katsas with Jones Day in Washington, representing tobacco company R.J. Reynolds, recently argued before the Florida Supreme Court that in Florida courts, the liability and negligence claims of smokers are preempted by federal law.
Florida floral business asks U.S. Supreme Court to hear tax dispute
TALLAHASSEE — A Florida florist has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the state's flower tax after the Florida Supreme Court upheld the levy in a decision issued in May.
Punta Gorda attorney still practicing law, despite facing heroin trafficking charges
PUNTA GORDA - Criminal defense attorney Steven Burch continues to practice law despite facing federal charges for trafficking heroin.
Florida attorneys debate Daubert Standard; court ruling to come soon
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Supreme Court will rule on changes to the admissibility standard for expert testimony, which has been contested in past civil litigation cases.
Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals files for bankruptcy
WILMINGTON -- Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals and its two wholly-owned subsidiaries have filed for bankruptcy protection with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware.
Well-known Monticello attorney dies
GAINESVILLE -- Well-known and successful Monticello attorney John David Caminez passed away Sept. 25 in Chance Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. For almost 43 years, he litigated cases involving personal injury and wrongful death in northern Florida, as well as served as co-counsel for numerous cases in Georgia, Alabama and other states.
Stetson University professor publishes book on rise, resistance of corporate power
GULFPORT – A college law professor has written a book hoping to encourage people to reconsider which rights are appropriate for corporations after meeting people who were confused about what corporations are and how their role in a democracy has metamorphosed.
Dean: Homecoming to be 'a big deal' as FSU College of Law celebrates 50 years
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State University College of Law opened its doors to its first class in 1966. Today, it's considered the top law school in Florida and the 32nd best in the nation.
Rising care costs, unhappy workers left in wake of high court appeal reject
WASHINGTON – Several home care industry groups recently lost their bid to have an appeal of new rules that provide minimum wage and overtime pay privileges to home health care workers heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, resulting in potential rising care costs and unhappy providers.
'No surcharge' laws on credit card purchases are unconstitutional, attorney says
MIAMI – A case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the constitutionality of "no surcharge" laws on credit card purchases will determine whether merchants have to keep lying to customers, an official with the Institute for Justice's Florida office said during an interview.
No end in sight for Florida-Georgia water feud
WASHINGTON – Just follow the money and you'll understand why the states of Georgia and Florida are going back to court to continue their 27-year battle over water rights.
Florida Supreme Court to hear traffic stop passenger seizure case
DAYTONA BEACH – The Florida Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of a 5th Circuit Court of Appeal ruling that requires passengers in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation to remain in the vehicle or at the scene of the traffic stop.
Rep. Brown taking redistricting case to U.S. Supreme Court
JACKSONVILLE – U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown (D-Fla.) is continuing to fight a redistricting plan that would shift her congressional district from north-south to east-west, but her prospects for victory aren't clear for several reasons.
Congresswoman takes Florida redistricting fight to U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON – In the latest chapter in the state of Florida's redistricting saga, U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown (D-Fla.) appealed her redistricting case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Koontz v. St. Johns Water Management case finally over after 22 years
TALLAHASSEE – After 22 years in the courts, including a trip to the U.S. Supreme Court, the "takings" case of Koontz v. St. Johns Water Management is all but over, though most don't know it's still going on, a Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) spokeswoman said.
Florida DUI laws face constitutional challenge in new class action
ORLANDO – Two Orlando attorneys amended a class-action complaint to name four more plaintiffs in a case against the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) that challenges the constitutionality of the state's driving under the influence laws.
AG Bondi to seek U.S. SC review of 'no surcharge' challenge
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi will appeal a loss in four companies' constitutional challenge to the state's "no surcharge" laws, which bar surcharges on credit card purchases, to the U.S. Supreme Court, a spokesperson said.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Saturday, 14 September 2013
Irish Beauty Bloggers Meetup and SBBC Wrap Up Party- 6th October 2013
13 comments
I'll be there :)ReplyDelete
I'll be there :)ReplyDelete
I would love to go but unfortunately it's not to be this time, I hope you all have a fabulous time and I can't wait to hear all about it xxxReplyDelete
Sounds amazing, thank you so much for organising it. It's been a while since I've been to a meet up so count me in! :) very excited xxReplyDelete
Count me in, even though i totally just panicked when i checked out google maps ha ha i'm such a country driver! Your great for organising this and you have gone to so much trouble, looking forward to meeting you xReplyDelete
Im going to the beauty show but think im going on the Monday unfortunatly not 100% sure yet and id love to go to the meet up but cant either as im going to the show with my cousin :( Well done on taking on the task of organizing it allReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 September 2013 at 23:14
Count me in, definitely :) Sounds like it'll be a brilliant meetup. Thanks so much for organising! :)ReplyDelete
I am there definitely!! Cannot wait, have guaranteed the day off work and all:)ReplyDelete
I am there definitely!! Cannot wait, have guaranteed the day off work and all:)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous20 September 2013 at 15:09
Reading this made me go "Damn, why am I not Irish!" That sounds like such an amazing an fun night. I wish the Belgian Beauty Bloggers did something like this... maybe they do and I'm just not invited :( Have fun during your fabulous wrap- up party!ReplyDelete
Hi Aisling, I'll be driving back pretty late from the UK the night before but if I'm not too shattered I'll definitely come! Thanks so much for organising it.xReplyDelete
Sounds like so much fun, Can't wait! :) xxxReplyDelete
Hole In One BargainsReplyDelete
Hole In One Bargains is a brand new home shopping site, dedicated to bringing you the best the internet has to offer. Powered by Amazon.com - the internet's number #1 online retailer - Hole In One Bargains promises a huge selection at internet-friendly prices. Simply click the Shop Now button above or select a category and discover a better way to shop online. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWcY-iD9-T2w451fNJi0hQ
Buy from Here:>> http://tinyurl.com/ldbbpn4


text:
Press release: GTXM's partnership with Global Competitive Intelligence Agency, Octopus, further strengthens a diverse eco-system of specialist capabilities.
This partnership offers an exciting opportunity for GTXM customers. Meeting the increasing need for real time market insights and providing the answers businesses need.
GTXM is quickly establishing itself as a leading business partner for tech companies. The combination of its unique approach to new business and unrivalled intelligence on new markets is empowering ambitious organisations to successfully discover and win new customers.
Graeme Dixon, CEO of Octopus said "The GTXM partnership provides a powerful extension to the Octopus offering. Their insight based programs and unique expertise will help our customers to act on the market intelligence we provide. And create compelling advantages within their growth markets"
Octopus is the UK based Global Competitive Intelligence Agency managing intelligence projects and discrete internal intelligence services. They work with companies of various sizes. So, from a UK middle market technology company to a far east multi-national television manufacturer and everything in between. Octopus answers questions. And then offers recommendations to help win more business and understand markets, as well as, protect against and disrupt competitors.
Terry Sallas, Director and Co-Founder of GTXM said: "Customers need new business activities to be intelligent and systematic. But, also responsive to real time insights. This partnership is further evidence of our conviction to place the right market intelligence at the heart of every growth program we provide. We are excited about working with the Octopus team and what this means for customers"
So, for more information, please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or via Octopus get in touch here or follow us on Twitter


text:
Woppa Modern Rugs
Is your rug crap? If so, you will discover that it is uncomfortable when needing jumble and unorganized rug for sure plus it'll influence the mood too. Effectively, unorganized and mess rug will influence rug exercise. In terms of the example, when the rug un-organized, it is going to be really hard to find the material that's necessary such as towel, and another stuffs. Hence, indian carpets rugs manufacturers hand knotted hand is likely to soon be quite a great solution to address the mess and unorganized rug.
Next will be use wall tile accent vinyl in your rug. There are numerous tile accents with wide-range shape and design that able to select accentuates your rug wall. The accent vinyl is great combination for incorporating beautiful focus in your rug wall tile. The bone tile is one examples for accentuate indian carpets rugs manufacturers hand knotted hand.
It features using a long string for hanging it to ceiling, and the combination of black and orange formed the earth frame, and the triple Edison gentle inside. Seashore Florentine chandelier contain along with the ocean green and sea blue crystals, triple lightbulb in italian-style. The frame is compose the vanilla drops and glass beads. If we use it for our rug, you'll receive the memory of the last summer!
Probably one of the absolute most exciting thing in the period of home designing is the way people can ensure it is amazing without even attempting to beautify it using a complete ornament. In other words, simplicity is the secret to a wonder. Once won't ever require still another decoration if the thing itself has been made with heart. The sincerity might be read through the full course of action. When it comes to a indian carpets rugs manufacturers hand knotted hand, 1st, we have to bear in your mind that cleanliness may be critical. If it could be retained right, the decoration or decoration is absolutely mandatory. But, acquiring some of it mightn't be harmful. It might make a very good nuance to our rug.
Your Own Faucet Match Your Needs. Think first about the need of the faucet an how your rug will be used. If a lot of time kids will make use of the faucet, then you need to think about the faucet which is easy to utilize and durable. Choose the Appropriate Measurement. Many sizes are available for the faucet only like indian carpets rugs manufacturers hand knotted hand. Think about the room to set it. Even a centerset is going to be perfect for smaller unit but also the cleaning will likely be harder because of this tight space.
The first measure todo DIY rug counter-top is take out your old rug counter-tops by unscrewing the plumbing. Put the correct size of timber you have chosen on top of one's previous rug countertops and mark the cut corners. Cut the timber carefully and in shape it again in your old rug counter-tops to check your own cut. Lower cedar fencing and then employ it to your new wood rug countertops to cover it. Miter and trim the borders of one's wood rug countertops to allow it to be smooth and reduce your lower is too high.
This Indian Carpets Rugs Manufacturers Hand Knotted Hand the gallery form Modern Area Rugs Cheap. Hopefully you can find the best inspiration from our gallery here.


text:
Don't know your Hash Tags from you Hash Browns? You are not alone. Survey suggest that the most mis-understood element of Digital Marketing currently is Social Media. Companies are scared to get involved , and because of this are missing out on opportunities.
Our Social Media Training Course will guide you through the Social Maze and help you understand:
- What Social Media Is
- Why you need to use Social Media
- What Platforms could be right for your business
- How to manage Multiple Social Media Platforms from one place
- How to look for new business
- How to have a proactive approach rather than a reactive approach to negative comments
- How to measure and adjust your message to increase success
Because Social Media is so broad, you can choose to book either a full day course or a webinar series. Half day courses are not available.
Contact us now for more information


text:
The Millennial Workforce: Debunking Generational Myths
Skip the bad rap.
May 9, 2018
By the year 2020, Millennials will comprise 50 percent of the American workforce; by 2025, that number will rise to 75 percent. Against this backdrop, employers will hire a significant amount of candidates from this pool.
Bad Rap
Magazines, newspapers, websites, and social media channels report record-breaking numbers of Millennials in today's workforce. The information they publish suggests that there are substantial differences in the work ethic of Gen Y, Gen X, and Baby Boomers.
A recent Op-ed in The Chicago Tribune revealed results of a private study conducted in which 20,000 human resource professionals were sampled. The findings were consistent with the same negative information that brands Millennials as the generation with a poor work ethic.
The Other Side of the Coin
In contrast to these negative viewpoints, however, Washington University, and the Department of Defense performed studies that concluded, "Meaningful differences among generations probably do not exist in the workplace." Instead, we should attribute differences to a person's stage of life, not their generation.
The CNBC All-America Economic Survey results also agree that "although the millennial generation has unique characteristics, young people today in some critical areas are more like the rest of the population than they are different."
Show Me The Money: Capitalizing on False Information
The Harvard Business Review's recent report titled, "Millennials are Different," has catapulted firms into vying for a share of the $150 billion-a-year global consulting market.
The result of the study has prompted consultants to jump on the millennial bandwagon waving red flags that alert employers to beware.
Once this groundwork is laid, consultants run to the aid of companies to help them "handle" Millennials in the workplace. Should a company not take the advice, they should expect issues they would not be able to handle. These professionals offer strategies to businesses that will adjust work environments and learn new skills to accommodate this unprepared and challenging group.
What's Age Got to Do With It?
The IBM Institute for Business Value conducted a multigenerational study of employees across 12 countries that debunk five common myths that describe Millennials as lazy narcissists, entitled, selfish, and shallow.
Myth #1
Millennials have different career expectations than older generations.
Millennials have the same career goals, desire for financial security, and prefer to work in a diverse environment.
Myth #2
Millennials do not value the same office policies as older generations and have an ingrained sense of entitlement.
Millennials, Gen X, and baby boomers combined value leadership that inspires, prefer to work for a company that has a concise business strategy, and one that offers performance-based recognition.
One dissimilarity is that Generation Y puts less importance on collaborative work environments, than Gen Xers, however, baby boomers prefer to work alone.
The facts presented also contradict the statement that Millennials have a sense of "entitlement."
Myth #3
Millennials are digital fanatics who indiscriminately share information that could place business systems at risk.
Millennials born into the digital age are adept to and comfortable with using many forms of technology and are familiar with digital etiquette in the office setting.
Myth #4
Millennials cannot make decisions without comments from others.
Millennials can make decisions without other contributing opinions, but are comfortable, like older groups, to get additional viewpoints.
In contrast, baby boomers prefer to make independent decisions.
Myth 5:
Millennials are job hoppers.
Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers seek new employment for the same reasons. None of these groups are "job-hoppers," but prefer to keep working to:
- Pursue creative endeavors
- Become Entrepreneurs.
- Seek better pay or working conditions.
Fact: Seventy-five percent of Millennials stay at their jobs for at least three years.
There are challenges to face in every corporation; however, it's not a good idea to point fingers at a specific class, regardless of what you read. Instead, your focal point should be on systems you can implement that will build the best multigenerational work environment.
Look at each staff member individually, and learn their preferences. If your goal is to have your business run like a well-oiled machine, think of each employee as a crucial part of that machine that when combined, runs better than it's ever run.
Forget age or generations and avoid generalizations. Concentrate on skill and view your staff as individuals.


text:
For this week's Throwback Thursday, we take a step back in time to revisit a group that stepped even further back in time….
The musical act, Nova Era, could be found at Epcot's Italy Pavilion. Did you ever stop to hear their classical sounds?
Do you have a Throwback Thursday photo you would like to share? We would love to feature it! Email NDM130 AT thedisneydrivenlife DOT com!


text:
Star Ratings are the difficulty ratings between quests, usually differentiated between dungeons and lairs.
Where to Find Star Ratings
When approaching dungeons or lairs in Adventure Worlds, a quest pop-up may appear on the top right of the User Interface, signaling that a dungeon/lair is nearby. These pop-ups will have stars under the quest icon, which shows the difficulty of the quest.
Differences in Star Ratings
Quests have different star ratings based on the overall difficulty of achieving your goal. There are two different star ratings:
One Star Rating
One star ratings typically involve fighting a mini-boss at the end of a lair. Quests with these ratings are normally considered easier then three-star rated quests, as they encompass a much smaller zone, have less mobs, and the end boss is not typically hard to defeat.
Three Star Rating
Three star ratings involve entering a dungeon and defeating the Master Boss of that dungeon. Quests with these ratings are considered much more difficult then one-star rating quests, as they encompass a far larger zone, have a large amount of mobs present, and the end boss may be challenging to defeat. Along with this, dungeons typically hold mini-bosses in addition to the Master Boss, which means it may be more difficult to get to the end level of the dungeon to defeat the Master Boss.


text:
Innovate Finance Global Summit 2016
April 14, 2016
Hosted by Brett King
[Download MP3] [itunes] [Bookmark Episode]
Guest Information
Episode Description
Today Breaking Banks is coming to you from the Innovate Finance Global Summit in London. FinTech is changing the nature of finance and money around the world, and Innovate Finance, at the heart of the UK fintech scene, gathered the luminaries from around the globe to talk about what has changed and what to anticipate in the upcoming months and years.
Liz Lumley hosts, with JP Nicols as her wingman. Guests include Matthias Kroner, CEO of Fidor; Lawrence Wintermeyer, CEO of Innovate Finance; Anju Patwardhan, Global Chief Innovative Officer, Standard Chartered Bank; Peter Jackson, Chief Innovative Officer, Santander; Eileen Burbidge, VC at Passion Capital; and Wendy Jephson, CEO/Founder of Sybenetix.
These are some of the best and brightest innovators in banking and FinTech! Don't miss!
Breaking Banks Fintech
Thursday at 12 Noon Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Business Channel
Many industries have been revolutionized by technology in the last decade.
Books, Music, TV, Communications, and now it's happening to our money.
Fintech, or financial technologies, is the new disruption that is sweeping
across the globe and dominating the tech world conversations on everything
from ApplePay to new credit algorithms, and upending the access to capital.
Fintech is going to give millions of people who have never had access to
banking, saving, and capital, a bank account that they carry in their hands.
Tune into Breaking Banks with Brett King, for a look at how technology and customer behavior will bring about more changes in banking in the next 10 years, than in the last 200 years. Listen every Thursday at 3pm eastern time, noon pacific on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel. You'll never look at your bank account the same again.
Brett King
Brett King is a three times bestselling author, well-known futurist and speaker, and founder of a breakout new retail banking and lifestyle concept "Moven." King was voted as American Banker's Innovator of the Year in 2012, and was nominated by Bank Innovation as one of the Top 10 "coolest brands in banking." King has been featured on CNBC, Bloomberg, BBC, Financial Times, The Economist, The Asian Banker Journal, The Banker, Wired magazine and many more. He contributes regularly as a blogger on Huffington Post.
King initially achieved recognition for his bestselling book BANK 2.0, which received widespread industry acclaim and topped category lists in the UK, USA, Germany, Japan, Canada, France Russia and Asia. 'Branch Today, Gone Tomorrow' - King's second book achieved bestseller status in its first week on Amazon. His current book BANK 3.0 is currently topping the charts in the US, UK, China, Canada, Germany, Japan and France and has been published in English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Korean, Russian and Polish to-date. He is widely considered the foremost global expert on retail banking innovation today.
As an industry thought leader, King has delivered keynotes at conferences in more than 40 countries for organizations like Google, Forbes, and Oracle. He has served as an international judge for The Asian Banker Retail Banking Excellence Awards, the GSMA Global Mobile Awards, the Middle East Business Achievement and Retail Banking Awards.


text:
Gain Real-Time, Actionable Insights About Your Study's Data Quality
The clinical data you collect is critical for your endpoints. Why not ensure it exceeds your quality standards?
With our Data Quality Analytics solution, you can. It uses advanced analytics to identify data inconsistencies introduced while your study is ongoing. It even predicts where they may arise before your study starts. Results are displayed in intuitive, color-coded charts and graphs, making them easy to interpret; and our Scientific & Clinical team will help you determine an action plan.
Identifies data inconsistencies in
near real-time
Statistical algorithms identify data quality issues such as bias, errors, fraud, etc. at the study, site, rater, and patient level.
Predicts which
sites and raters
may be at-risk
Predictive analytics identify which data quality concerns you should expect, so you can prevent errors before they occur.
clinical interpretation of results
We help interpret your results and customize a corrective action plan, which may include increased surveillance or an intervention.
Pinpoint Data Quality Issues Early and Correct Them Before It's Too Late
Using our solution will allow you to evaluate data from a variety of sources including eCOAs, audio and video files, worksheet reviews, diagnostics, and IVR/IWR systems.
It can help you identify:
• Data fabrication
• Noise due to inconsistencies
• Poor raters and more
Chart Showing "Concern Rank" by Clinical Research Site
What Our Experts Have to Say
We use evidence-based algorithms to help you spot risks early and take action, so your data quality is never put in danger. – Alan Kott, MUDr, Practice Leader, Data Analytics
We're Ready to Help with Data Quality Analytics
Learn how we can help improve your global clinical trials with a demo or speaking with one of our eClinical experts.


text:
Do you know the worst thing to do when running late for a job interview? Not calling the interviewer and letting them know you will arrive past the scheduled time. Showing up more than a few minutes late will have an adverse impact on the interviewer's impression of you. Here are some suggestions for what to do when you are late for a job interview.
Be Sure You Call
Do not simply show up late and expect to be interviewed. Call the interviewer to let them know you will be late. Provide a realistic time frame of when you should arrive. The more notice you can give, the better. If you will be more than 10 minutes late, be prepared for the interviewer to reschedule or cancel. In case you are able to postpone your interview, have several days and times ready.
Remember to Apologize
Genuinely express regret for being late. Because the interviewer is doing you a favor by meeting with you, you need to acknowledge your mistake and apologize for inconveniencing them. Provide an honest reason for being tardy. Perhaps, a family member became ill or your mode of public transportation was down. Reasons such as oversleeping at work will not portray you as an organized and reliable candidate.
Regain Your Professional Manner
Take a moment to collect your thoughts and regain your professional manner. After apologizing for being late, let it go. Shift your focus to the strengths and skills that make you the best candidate for the role. Show your manners, experience and references express your flexibility and ease in changing course when what you are doing is not working. Demonstrate that you can perform under pressure.
Learn From Your Mistake
Do not make the same error twice. An interview is a contract between you and the interviewer. Making a habit of being late for or missing interviews will give you an adverse reputation in your industry. Because hiring managers and recruiters talk, odds are they will let others that you do not manage or respect your time or others'. This will severely hinder your ability to get a job in your industry. To avoid being late, visit the location of your next interview in advance. Try visiting around the time your interview will take place so you can anticipate traffic issues or other delays. Allot additional travel time when possible.
Set Up an Interview With NPM Staffing
To advance your career or get your foot in the door of property management, set up an interview with an experienced property management recruiter at NPM Staffing today!


text:
Hook Bars for 5-Drawer Storage Cart (Two Pack)
Origami 5-Drawer Cart Hook Bars
The perfect addition to your Origami 5-Drawer Cart. Adds 6 hooks to the side of your carts basket to organize caps, belts, towels, trinkets and more. You recieve two bars with a total of a dozen hooks (6 hooks per bar)
- Dimensions: 15.5" L x 2.0" W x 2.3" H
- Product Weight: 1 lb
- Product Model: HookDFS
- Material: Powder Coated Steel
- (2) Origami Hook Bars
- 1-Year Limited Origami Warranty
[product grid title]Storage Cart Accessories[/product grid title] [product grid subtitle]Hook Bars for 5-Drawer Storage Cart (2 Pack)[/product grid subtitle]
- (2) Origami Hook Bars
- 1-Year Limited Origami Warranty
Shipping Policy
OrigamiRack offers Free Standard Shipping on orders over $99. Please allow 1-2 business days for Handling and 3-5 business days for Shipping.
Return Policy
OrigamiRack has a 30-day return policy and items must be received 7 business days after Return Request Approval. OrigamiRack will take responsibility for all damaged and defective items. Please email us at email@example.com for return authorization. Buyer is responsible for all other shipping costs. OrigamiRack offers a 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty from the date of purchase.


text:
Salary: £29, 552 pro rata; 18.5 hours – actual salary £14,776 per annum
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Closing date: Monday, 24th September 2018 at 9am
building stronger families
building brighter lives
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. By using our website you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Read our cookie policy to find out what cookies we use, and how to change your settings.


text:
Filed under: corruption, Government-sponsored terrorism, NWO, Terrorism, United Nations, war | Tagged: america, currency, dollar, libya, nato, oil, united nations, war | 1 Comment »
Filed under: corruption, Government-sponsored terrorism, NWO, Terrorism, United Nations, war | Tagged: america, currency, dollar, libya, nato, oil, united nations, war | 1 Comment »
By Cassandra Anderson
March 24, 2011
Source: MORPHCity
The media hailed Warren Buffett last December for donating $50 million dollars toward a United Nations nuclear bank with control over uranium enrichment. The intent is control over nuclear weapons and nuclear power by the elites who are the true forces behind the UN.
The UN nuclear bank is will be under the authority of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is NOT independent; it was created through a UN treaty and answers to the UN and the UN Security Council. The fully funded UN nuclear bank does not require nations to stop uranium enrichment, which was the original plan; however, the final terms have not been set. The fuel bank will sell enriched uranium for power plants to countries in "good standing". Therefore, only countries who kow-tow to the UN and IAEA will be provided with enriched uranium.
The United Nations is a supranational entity that answers to no one. After WWII, the UN was sold to the public as an voluntary collection of nations committed to peace and ending war. The UN pretends to vote on issues democratically, but its true goal is a totalitarian world government ruled by the elites at the top. They are happy to bully countries and go to war over resources, as evidenced by the UN resolution last week to attack Libya. They claim that war is necessary for peace.
The UN nuclear bank will consolidate power under the UN for nuclear energy and weaponry, which is another piece of UN Agenda 21, the blueprint for total control and depopulation. Continue reading
Filed under: Agenda 21, Energy, United Nations, war | Tagged: Agenda 21, cassandra anderson, Henry Kissinger, morphcity, nuclear, united nations, war, warren buffett | Comments Off on United Nations Nuclear Bank
By Cassandra Anderson
August 9, 2010
There are over 600 US cities that are members of ICLEI, the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, now known as Local Governments for Sustainability. ICLEI institutes the UN Convention on Biological Diversity treaty that was withdrawn from a vote on the Senate floor in 1994, so the treaty, designed for UN control, is being implemented in cities.
Here's the description of the program from ICLEI's own website:
International Goals
Our programs, and projects promote participatory, long-term, strategic planning process that address local sustainability while protecting global common goods. This approach links local action to internationally agreed-upon goals and targets such as:
Agenda 21
The Rio Conventions:
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
UN Convention on Biological Diversity
ICLEI has many carbon reduction schemes that seem harmless, but ICLEI uses small steps to accomplish its goals. Last week Colorado Gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes warned that ICLEI is a UN plot for control at a rally in Denver, which is an ICLEI city. It made international headlines and some people scoffed because Maes used the bicycling program as an example. ICLEI does have programs to limit transportation. Maes' opponent in the Governor's race is John Hickenlooper, the Mayor of Denver and he is a 'Cool Mayor', which is a facet of an ICLEI program used to execute CO2 reduction. Hickenlooper is a supporter of CO2 reduction. CO2 reduction encourages depopulation. Continue reading
Filed under: Agenda 21, corruption, NWO, Tyranny | Tagged: Agenda 21, New World Order, NWO, sustainability, Tyranny, united nations | 3 Comments »
By Paul Joseph Watson
Prison Planet.com
Source: Infowars Ireland
December 10, 2009
The implementation of policies arising out of fraudulent fearmongering and biased studies on global warming is already devastating the third world, with a doubling in food prices causing mass starvation and death – a primary reason why the climategate crooks and their allies should be criminally investigated and hit with the strongest charges possible. READ MORE…
Filed under: Agenda 21, Class War, Eugenics, Food tyranny, genocide, Global warming fraud, Government-sponsored terrorism, International Bankers, NWO, obama, Terrorism, Tyranny | Tagged: alex jones, climategate, Eugenics, food, fraud, genocide, global governance, government corruption, lord monckton, population control, starvation, united nations | Comments Off on Third World Under Attack From Genocidal Climate Change Policy
Filed under: Agenda 21, NWO | Tagged: Agenda 21, depopulation, human collectives, settlements, sustainable development, united nations | 1 Comment »
Filed under: CFR, International Bankers, NWO, Trilaterals, Tyranny | Tagged: bankers, history, NWO, public figures, takeover, trilateral commission, truth revealed, united nations, world government | Comments Off on NWO From The Mouths of The Elite
PPJG Original Article Author: Marti Oakley (C) Posted August 22, 2009 at 2:33CST
In 2005, the Inter-Governmental Working Groups (IGWG) of member states, a United Nations group, created what was to become the International Health Regulations, 2005. This initial plan was revised in 2006, 2007 and again this year 2009.
Inter-governmental Issues *Although these articles date from the original 2005 draft, they have remained unchanged through various revisions and remain as originally proposed in 2001.
*Article 21 of the WHO Constitution
The Health Assembly shall have the authority to adopt regulations concerning:
(a) Sanitary and quarantine requirements and other procedures to prevent the international spread of disease;
*Article 22 of the UN Constitution
Regulations adopted pursuant to article 21 shall come into force for all members after due notice has been given after their adoption by the Health Assembly except for such members as may notify the Director General of rejection or reservations within the period stated in the notice. (Few members did notify; without result) READ MORE
Filed under: Bioterrorism, constitution, Eugenics, genocide, Globalization, Government-sponsored terrorism, Martial Law, NWO, Police State, Tyranny, Vaccines | Tagged: crisis committees, epidemics, fao, federalism, global trade, homeland security, MSEPHA, pandemics, sovereignty, united nations, Vaccines, WHI, who, WHR, World Health Initiative, wto | Comments Off on United Nations plans to emerge as the controlling government: How declaring a pandemic enlarges the United Nations power.


text:
Many people want to have social and emotional confirmation of their life choices. This can include cosmetic surgery. Here are 3 tips for talking about facelift surgery with loved ones.
Talking about Facelift Surgery – Personal Decision
Talking about facelift surgery can be difficult for some. That is one reason why the best facelift surgeon will aim for the most natural results. That way, you don't have to tell a soul. If you want to tell your family, discuss other personal choices in your life. Everyone is born with their own body. Of course, your body is unique to you. Nobody else has your body. Your cosmetic surgery decisions are not a slight against anyone in your family. You simply want to achieve a certain appearance. Women don't ask permission to choose their lipstick, eye color or jewelry. They do their own clothing shopping. Emphasize that your facelift surgery is a personal decision.
Talking about Facelift Surgery – Quote Statistics
You could also take the rational approach, by citing relevant statistics. Tell them about how many other people do facelifts, nowadays. Ask them why they think others undergo cosmetic surgery. Your facelift surgeon can give you the best statistics concerning each procedure. You could also discuss society. Get a list of celebrities who had the facelift done. Find a celebrity that your family member likes. Then, ask them if they don't like them after they learned that they had a facelift procedure done. If they did not even know this celebrity had the procedure done, then tell them it shows the efficacy of cosmetic surgery. It can deliver natural results. Now, you can hope that your own procedure will be as natural looking as that celebrity.
Talking about Facelift Surgery – Emotional Support
You should also state that you would like assistance for facelift recovery. Your family member doesn't need to agree with your decision, but should still support you in your time of need. Then, discuss the cogent facts surrounding facelift recovery time. State how the most important goals in life are only attainable after overcoming obstacles. It will take time for you to get the best final results. Your loved ones can show their affection by helping you during this time. You can discuss what supplies you should purchase ahead-of-time in Miami stores. Your loved ones care about you. They want the best for you. If you want facelift surgery, they are likely to support your decision. Talking about facelift surgery with Dr. Michael Kelly will help prepare you when talking with your family about your decision to have facelift surgery in Miami.


text:
Chainlet of mid-range outlet malls, with the best of its outposts just outside Rome's city limits. There are several dozen different labels all selling off-price merch, from old-school designers like cashmere specialist Malo or Gianfranco Ferre to funkier, younger labels like Fornarina and Byblos Blu.
Expect cheaper prices than the other spots, but also hordes more fellow shoppers.
Info:Via della Pace, Loc. Pascolaro, Valmontone, Lazio; fashiondistrict.it
Like Century 21-meets-Palm Beach's Worth Avenue, these ultra-upscale outlets sit clustered together in an odd little mall in the middle of the countryside.
There are Gucci group bargains, including the main line, Bottega Veneta, McQueen and McCartney, as well as classic labels like Zegna and Balenciaga.
The selection here's usually last season but reliable, and includes more than just the stock boutiques couldn't sell. Up to 60 percent off.
Info:Via Europa 8, Leccio Reggello, Tuscany; +39 055 865 7775.
These twin outlets sit opposite one another about a mile from The Mall (you can detour to them easily en route by following the signs).
Like other designer outlets, the Fendi spot is unprepossessing at first glance. Persevere, though, as the fur'n'leather label's treasures inside are terrific (expect up to 50 percent markdowns on everything from belts to alligator skin clutches).
Dolce's two-story outpost is surprisingly compact – and a little heavy on kitschier styles – but still worth a rummage.
Info:Fendi, via pian dell'Isola 66/33, Rignano sull'Arno, Tuscany +39 055 834 981;
Dolce & Gabbana, Localita S Maria Maddalena, via Pian dell'Isola 49, Rignano sull'Arno, Tuscany +39 055 833 1300.
If you couldn't face the sharp-elbows at H&M a couple of weeks ago for Cavalli's signature animal print and slashed-to-here dresses, hit his outlet which sells the main line designs at up to 70 percent off. There are a few accessories (belts, bags) alongside his womenswear collection.
Info: Via Volturno, 3/3, Sesto Fiorentino, Tuscany +39 055 317 754; check the web for offer updates; robertocavallioutlet.it.


text:
A recent poll found that 44% of Americans were in favor of restricting the civil liberties of Muslims
Salon.com had an article about the poll. I'm not 100% sure if I trust that Cornell students polling 715 people are accurately representing the feelings of the entire American populace, but even if that number is truly closer to 10%, that is still way too many. There is an old saw about people who do not know history are doomed to repeat it. This is so well known a statement as to approach cliche, but it seems to me that people can't be so stupid as to not remember the Japanese internment camps during world war II or the McCarthy hearings not long after. I wonder what people would have thought if after the Oklahoma City bombings, 44% of Americans supported curtailing the rights of American Christians?
Another interesting tidbit from the Salon.com article: "Researchers also found that respondents who paid more attention to television news were more likely to fear terrorist attacks and support limiting the rights of Muslim Americans." If this isn't a stinging indictment of the conservative bias of mainstream American media then I don't know what would be.


text:
The Pentax Auto 110 is a tiny beauty that is a joy to shoot with. It is a perfect SLR in a tiny package. The viewfinder is bright and the camera is dead simple to use. That being said, I… Read More ›
Pentax ME Super
I consider the Olympus OM-1n as one of my favorite recent acquisitions to shoot, but a friend recommended I try the Pentax ME Super. It has a similar form factor and feel to the Olympus. It also feels lighter in hand,… Read More ›


text:
San Francisco of Paula Church. It was built in 1664, as hospital for women and a hermitage. At the moment it operates like concerts room, dedicated to the old music.
Destroyed both for a hurricane in 1730, they were reconstructed with Baroque style. In 1907 it became property of a private entity that in 1937 it intended to demolish it. After strong polemic, it was demolished in 1946 the hospital and a portion of the church.
In the rescued part, stand out their dome of octagonal base and their facade.
In the year 2000, reborn like concerts room dedicated to the old music, and expositive space for valuable work of connoted Cuban contemporary plastic artists .
24 hours Client Attention
phone number 535 2851128
Havana, Cuba Local Weather


text:
Misleading the public on solar photovoltaic
Here we go again. The US Solar Industry Association wrote recently how successful they have been in creating jobs and reducing system prices. I wish it was significant and useful to our struggle to reduce global warming, but PV is insignificant contributor. If money was not important, if time was not critical we could continue to play with PV and feel good about the "magical power of sun-to-electricity." But time and money are crucial.
We must focus our attention on what is critical in the urgent fight against global warming--cutting greenhouse gases fast and in large quantities. PV does not do that. It is the least able to do it since it is the costliest and thus produce the least green energy per dollar invested.
The example of Germany goes on deaf ears. They spent $70 B till mid 09 on PV and it supplies only 0.35% of Germany electricity while Germany is increasing its reliance of coal, way beyond 0.35% per year!
Obviously the Solar Industry association will say positive things about PV. But look closely at the reality of PV. First they stretched the price chart in their report to exaggerate the price drop, and the chart does not start at zero, for the same reason. It is easy to fool the general public since when they see government support they believe two things: one is that since it has government support all is legitimate and PV seller's claims have been checked by the government. They have not.
Second, the PV systems seem so cheap because in fact financial support are very large and distort the market place. But our government should not be so naïve as the public. Our officials are so naïve, unfortunately.
Second, no one is mentioning how much CO2 was reduced by PV systems and at what cost PER KWH. If we used the federal state and local financial support for energy efficiency, starting with increasing home insulation and weatherization- we would have cut 20 to 30 times the CO2 per dollar that PV could cut. BTW, energy efficiency would create many times more local jobs, and jobs that could not be transferred overseas. Multitue of studies show PV to be the costliest by far of all low emission energy sources.
We have to grasp that we do not have enough money to fight GW as effectively as needed. We do not have time also, GHG are increasing daily across the globe. The main, but not the only, emphasis should be on cutting greenhouse gases as fast and as much as possible per dollar available.
Trackback address for this post
Trackback URL (right click and copy shortcut/link location)
No feedback yet
Form is loading...


text:
Sweet Zao
Zao is perfect to those who don't want salty food. If you're looking for something new to try, eating in Zao won't be a gamble. I'm happy that the first Vietnamese food we tried is from Zao. At least now I know how Vietnamese cuisine should taste like. Continue reading Sweet Zao


text:
How many pieces is your puzzle missing?
My personal nine point recovery toolkit!
Recovery is complicated. The body is complicated, so it makes sense that recovery can be like a puzzle. How many pieces is your puzzle missing?
Your puzzle may be missing some key digestive pieces. Actually, thats where most of us probably sit. Or You may be missing a few blood sugar pieces to that puzzle! Or like most of us in this country, we are missing a whole lot of essential fatty pieces. Very quickly we are left with just a fraction of that once complete beautiful thousand piece puzzle!
Whatever your challenge, you will want to have a plan and a toolbox of foods and or supplements to help to create and rebuild some of those pieces. I say both because depending on where you are at, you may need to throw the kitchen sink at the issue or maybe you have just started to hear the cries of the body and take swift action. If that is you, you may not need to invest in supplementation so much and can resolve issue with diet corrections.
When I first embarked on taking more care of myself and taking more responsiblity for my health journey it was an adjustment! I love that I had a good team of people working with me though as it made it less daunting and I highly suggest finding a qualified therapist or resource to help guide you! I strive now to learn from my challenges and try to simplify things based on what I have learned and apply to my clients where we can. These are the high level things in my toolkit!
#1 Rebalance gut bacteria (Find a good probiotic and consume as many ferments as you can)
#2 Whole food nutrient dense diet (i.e no refined sugars is essential, avoid junky toxic foods)
#2 Digestive support (We are chronically low on HCL in this country, not the other way around)
#3 Support anti-inflammatory pathways (our Standard American Diets have shifted the balance toward the pro-flammatory pathway)
#4 Tissue Support (degredation of tissue from inflammation and eating foods that fuel the inflammatory fire cause damage that needs repair)
#5 Additional nutritional Support (In disease cases, nutrient absorption is an issue so finding a good quality multi is key)
#6 Toxin avoidance and removal (They are everywhere. Support the elimintation pathways first and try to avoid as many toxins as possible --think skin care, cleaning supplies)
#7 Vitamin S (Sleep/rest)
#7 Knowledge, determination and hope (Without these things you are a pinball getting bounced around aimlessly)
The important caveat here is that you absolutely need to make life long changes with this stuff. Reducing the overhead in the body is priority #1. If you continue to consume things devoid of nutrition without supporting the body, it will fail eventually. The body is a masterpiece creation, but will succumb to these things if you dont balance & support. It may not happen today, tomorrow, next week or next month. But it will happen in some way, shape or form in your lifetime. Pay now or pay later is how I like to look at it. I make sacrifices now so I can get healthier as I get older and not the other way around. How are you supporting your body these days?
#hearttohealthwellness #inflammation #recoverytoolkit #chemicalfree #toxins #guthealth #autoimmunity #ulcerativecolitis #colitis #chronscolitis #nutritionist #wholefood #healthyfoodblog #nutritionaltherapy #nutritionaltherapypractitioner #holistichealing #holisticnutrition #holisticnutritionist #holisticlife #holisticwellness #wholefoodsdiet #itstartswithfood #foodasmedicine #nutritionconsultant #chrons #NTP #healthjourney #sugarandinflammation #organicmeat #gethealthy #manwiththeplan #Sleep #knowledge #determination #hope
"There are no mistakes if you learn something from everything"
What are the biggest deterrents to health recovery? Sustained change is at the heart of it all, but its not the only game in town! What do you think deters you from making changes?
Is it fear?
Maybe being inflexible?
How about limiting beliefs?
Or could it be stubbornness?
Many other self defeating behaviors could fit snug anywhere in between fear and stubborness, but I think these are pretty high level. The one thing that limits us everywhere in life is fear though. Other behaviors seem to kind of stem from fear. I think fear drives us more than we want to acknowledge. Its always been at the heart of my recovery for sure.
Fear will come in many sizes, shapes and flavors in our lives. It will keep us in our comfort zone. Motionless. Sick and sicker. What I mean by this is that we most likely get ill as a big part of what we tell ourselves over and over. In the book Molecules of Emotion, Candace Pert describes how what we think really does have an impact on our cells. An impact on our ability to be healthy. In my personal experience, the more I resisted something or the more that I didn't do something out of fear, the more ill I became.
Fast forward many years later and fear still played a large part after diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis. It dictated what I did and what I dint do. I was extremely rigid in my thinking which made me very inflexible to change and fed right into the limiting beliefs. This stubbornness to change was rooted in fear. It was controlling my health.
What ultimately made me healthy I think was to open my mind. To read more. To study this awful condition. To become a student of life. Learn or relearn how to live better with my emotions. I locked myself into one treatment many years ago. Unfortunately, thats how we are led. Its either black or white. Off or on. Right or wrong. We as a culture latch on to an ideal and it catches like wild fire. From a food perspective a good example is how suddenly everyone was eating low fat diets because its what was passed down. Suddenly fats became wrong. Being someone who took the conventional approach with my healthcare, I did feel that this one treatment was my only option.
I guess what I am saying is that when you become more flexible and stop telling yourself that something isn't possible, you greatly increase the chances of healing. I think I realized the value in using multiple methods to getting healthy. Autoimmune disease in itself is stubborn. Very stubborn. For most, it goes into remission and comes back quite often. But I know my success increases with how much I open my mind to different methods of healing. I am not suggesting that you select something from the flavor of the week therapy. I am suggesting to be a student. Yes, sometimes you may need to go down a dead end path to realize that you should be somewhere else. Nothing to be ashamed of. There are no mistakes if you learn something from everything. I often think we plateau in anything we do, so its good to re-evaluate often and make course corrections. Maybe you are at a point of re-evaluation? If so, good for you!! Keep pushing forward and learn as much as you can. Wishing you the best of health!!
#hearttohealthwellness #NTP #NutritionalTherapy #nutritionaltherapyPractitioner #autoimmunity #ulcerativecolitis #colitis #chronscolitis #holistichealing #positivethinking #healthjourney #healthybodyhealthymind #chrons #lifechallenges #challengeyourself #diseaserecovery #innateintelligence #myfivepointplan #simplifyyourlife #colitisflare #flare #flareup #autoimmuneflare #personaldiscovery #healthstartsinthegut #lawofattraction
The dreaded flare! So so difficult to stop. I find there are some very critical components to halt my flare in its tracks! What strategies do you use to get a hold on these stubborn flares?
There are always some indicators of an impending flare and sometimes they are very subtle. But in this I think lies the key to managing these quickly and thats to take a very swift action when you notice any "autoimmune" type of symptom. For me its usually joint pain and this most likely means that my body is reacting to something. To take it a step further, its usually the knees and hands but sometimes other joints that feel sore. This may manifest itself in different ways to different people, but the action piece is still the same. Its always good to be able to identify these things for yourselves and take actions to remove the things that are causing stress. Here is a high level of my personal five point plan below.
#1 Simplify eating - Essentially giving your digestive system a rest is the key. Light boiling, steaming, broth, manage inflammation, temporary food elimination
#2 Slow down the stress - Meditation, very light exercise, sunshine, fresh air
#3 Simplify lifestyle - Take naps, rest, time off from work if you can and lighten expectations of yourself
#4 Support! Support! Support! - Allow people around you to help where they can and also physically support the bodily processes through whole foods and supplementation
#5 Stop and Focus - Dont let healing become a full time job
So those are my five high level points. Lets look at these a little closer.
Think about if you ever got lost in the woods. The worst thing you can do is go frantically off into the canopy of trees without a plan. Many people are never seen again when they panic. Kind of a dramatic example, but when you start making knee jerk reactions you do more harm. I get this because I did this so many times that I cant even count. What I am talking about here is simplifying but dont be extreme. I remember a time when nothing was working for me and being a person that adopted the standard American "fat is bad" approach, I fed into the ideal that fat was bad and cut it out all together. So I went on an all lean chicken meat diet because fat is bad for colitis right? I ate very little fat and no "good" fats at all. At this point in time in my life, I believe I had really severe leaky gut. The more of something you eat, the more a chance that you will develop an allergy and the things I wasnt digesting just turned into something that my body attacked.
Healing the gut is a tricky thing and if you dont remove the stressors, it will turn into a flare sooner rather than later most likely. I think with this condition, I do have to challenge myself though and test new foods. For me this is because I have to live my life and there is a huge mental component with things being taken away!! Adding in new or old foods keeps things new and that helps with healing.
But on the flipside of that I also have to pay attention that maybe an old sensitivity is re-appearing. It does happen as this process does not seem to be static or linear whatsoever. And most of us keep throwing fuel on the fire without even knowing it sometimes. So my five point plan is this when I notice any unusual but familiar symptoms of the Colitis.
#1 Simplify eating: Simplify eating is where I start. Easy cooking of foods like things that are boiled and steamed. Long cooking is good here. Eating foods that are fried, broiled, overcooked and high heat cooking will create more inflammation in the body. Depending where you are you may need to remove starchy foods or just most carbohydrates for a bit. This is a great time to consume a lot of bone broth. Make your own with good grass fed animal bones and drink multiple cups a day in soups, with a meal or without a meal. Intermittent fasting may be a good thing here too where you only eat between the hours of like 10-8. Giving your digestive system a rest is the key!
#2 Slow down the stress as much as you possibly can. This is a tough one. For the autoimmune sufferer, its hard to focus sometimes because digestion is failing to break down the necessary proteins to develop the neurotransmitters that keep us mentally in tune. Without them we get more anxious, more stressed and more depressed. But this doesnt mean that you can take a vacation from trying to help yourself either. There are things you can do to lighten the impact. Meditation is #1 here and its vital to do some kind of exercise that will allow you to breathe and calm down. Physical exercise is a tough one because in this state you just dont feel good. Light walking is a great thing at this point. Sunshine and fresh air work wonders for the body. I read that being indoors is 6% more toxic than being outdoors. Being cooped up in the house will only contribute to the decline.
#3 Simplify lifestyle. Its important, so important at this point to be easy on yourself. I think there is definately a personality type that makes up the majority of people with autoimmune conditions. Putting ridiculous amounts of pressure and expectations on yourself is damaging, but even more restricting to healing at this stage of the flare. Allow yourself to take it easy. ALOT. You need to rest physically and mentally to heal and if you are trying to do all of the thousand things you normally do, it will break you eventually. Take naps and lots of them. I know there are things that just cannot be altered, like work in most cases. But in between whatever you are doing, rest as much as you can. For me I had to take short term leave from work at one point. It was one of the biggest life altering decisions I ever made. My sister-in-law had just passed. My mom passed away. My dog died in the yard tragically. My wife and I were both at each other all the time. And this was in the course of eight months. This all took a major toll on me and the one main thing that helped was to acknowledge that I needed to stop. Being. Stubborn. So I headed the advice and rested and I dont know where I would be at today if I hadnt done so!!
#4 Support! Support! Support! This encompasses a few things. First is, allow people to help you. People dont have to pity you and we should never want that. This is about allowing the ones around you that love and care for you to help to lift you up. Help to do the things that maybe you cant do at the moment. Offer encouragement. This is important to still have connection. Many times I wanted to do this by myself because I felt like I needed to prove something to myself. But really the only thing that happened here was isolation and more frustration. Having a partner that is ill has a big impact on both the person and the people around the ill person. Its important for others to be able to contribute sometimes. Okay, the other piece of this is more from a bodily perspective. Most likely digestion is at the top of the list of systems needing some loving care. My digestive system was an absolute mess when I first started the GAPS diet. It was only by providing stomach, pancreas and gall bladder support that I started to gain some traction on healing. You may have blood sugar issues or you may not be able to break down fats, but this typically all starts with the digestion process. This is very much like a puzzle sometimes and if you are at this stage it could be good to work with a nutritional therapist like myself to help you get back on track.
#5 Stop. Take a deep breathe a lot and focus. Often when we are ill, we want so much to get better that we get mission like. This recovery thing becomes like a second job to us. Its all about trying this or trying that. Let me tell you, this all takes time. I have ultimately gotten sidetracked many times because of my eagerness to heal. This is probably the biggest lesson for me and that is to stop trying to address everything 150%. Yes, you do want to support the body with food and supplements if needed, but there is a fine line between too much and just right. I like to work with my clients and take a very concise, clear and well defined approach without encouraging the healing process to become job like. We have to be able to live our lives without the burden of another full time job.
I sincerely hope this reaches anyone in need of guidance and that it provides a framework to dig your self out of your own flare. Like I always say, you are not alone with this. If you are absolutely overwhelmed with this hand that was dealt to you, please do reach out to us to discuss how we can help you to help yourself! Take care!
#hearttohealthwellness #NTP #NutritionalTherapy #nutritionaltherapyPractitioner #autoimmunity #ulcerativecolitis #colitis #chronscolitis #holistichealing #positivethinking #healthjourney #healthybodyhealthymind #chrons #lifechallenges #challengeyourself #diseaserecovery #innateintelligence #myfivepointplan #simplifyyourlife #colitisflare #flare #flareup #autoimmuneflare #personaldiscovery #healthstartsinthegut
Empowering the healing within!!
"You can take a step back and realize something in your own environment (food intolerances/allergy, gluten, toxins, bad water, stress and so on) is making you sick"
This quote about change resonates with me. I think back to when I was first diagnosed with colitis and how helpless and powerless I felt. Quite honestly I have felt this way through the entire duration of this disease until the last three years. Mostly because medications were the main thing in my doctors toolkit and for me numerous approaches didnt seem to help. I tried to educate myself some, but back when I was diagnosed all I read was that, yes this disease is what it is. You are stuck with it my friend! Colitis and autoimmune diseases are very stubborn diseases and go into remission and come back. For some this may happen over and over, but I know for myself and others that I have worked with, there is typically a trigger that causes the flare and ultimately with some very methodical things, we are not helpless to impact to stop or reverse this.
Each person that has an autoimmune disease has to go through their own hell to find peace. For me something just clicked in 2015. I was going through my umpteenth flare and this was a bad one. I had just went through the worst two years imaginable and everything came crashing down on me. The bleeding just would not stop! Remicade was the next cocktail on the menu, but something inside me said NO. I think it was the last interaction with my doctor that left a very sour taste and I found myself in new territory. Something inside me wanted something different. Something where I was in the drivers seat. The alternative care team that I found helped me to realize some very key things about this disease. They helped me to understand that I am not powerless, that I can make some course corrections that can give me the upper hand with this. I believe that absolutely anything is possible in this life if you fully believe it. Whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve right.
The message here is this, dont ever allow yourself to be caught on the side of majority if it doesn't feel good to you. Over the years while I was in a state of just being "good with accepting the disease", something just felt off inside. I felt restless. I think like anything in life, when you feel like you have no choices or options, it makes you depressed. Negative thinking and autoimmune disease is a bad combo. Even if you dont realize it fully, we as human beings always want something better. Thats the stirring inside that you feel. What I felt. You have it inside yourself to reform. To make changes that can give you back some power to take control of your own situation. I really enjoyed the post by @mybodymysoul_co about Choice + willpower = individuality! This is brilliant and really made me reflect on my own path today. It makes me think how I am grateful that I realized I had a choice and proud that I mustered up the willpower to stand out from the crowd on this one. I now always read one off stories about people who found some new and controversial ways to heal from their autoimmune diseases. I was limited in my thinking back then that I couldn't progress past where I was at. In fact, it felt like the people I trusted (doctors) were telling me to expect the worst. Maybe it was just these specific doctors, but I began to read about others that experienced the same things. Were told the same things. Were left hopeless! I know we are bio-individuals and that what works for one, may not work for another. But the core reason for autoimmune disease is the same regardless. 25% genetic. 75% environmental. That says to me that a good part of this disease can be something that we can change. Just think about that for minute. Try to relate it to your own situation. You can take a step back and realize something in your own environment (food intolerances/allergy, gluten, toxins, bad water, stress and so on) is making you sick. There are so many success stories out there. What do you have to lose? Hope this helps someone out there that is at the same point I was at years ago. You can do this! If you do feel lost, please do reach out for guidance. Someone that can help you make course corrections whether it be a friend, family, functional medicine doc or someone like myself who looks outside of the box about healing. Take care!
#lifechoices #hearttohealthwellness #gapsdiet #gaps #guthealth #autoimmunity #ulcerativecolitis #colitis #chronscolitis #nutritionaltherapy #nutritionaltherapypractitioner #holistichealing #holisticnutrition #holisticnutritionist #holisticlife #holisticwellness #nutritionconsultant #chrons #NTP #healthjourney #healthybodyhealthymind #createyourownpath #choices #healthfreedom #dontbelikeeveryoneelse #individuality
Possibly you set another New Years goal of losing weight? Has January come and gone and you are off to a horrible start and ready to give it all up? It may be a good opportunity to start to look at other things that you may have not of thought of. I know, it seems like you have not left any stone un-turned between what you put on your plate and exercise. It may be something that you were totally not aware of however, like wheats impact on the body for example. We want to help to guide you in the right direction with this.
I sincerely applaud your efforts to take the initiative to want to change things! Most of us eat the way we do not by accident, but rather due to how big food companies manufacture products. Essentially the products on our store shelves and in our restaurants are all loaded with wheat. Just take a look at any products ingredient list and you will most undoubtedly find wheat contained within. To get a handle on the obesity epidemic in this country, fat consumption suggestions were lowered and consumption of grains were increased as part of the daily recommendations in the mid 1980's. Now the recommendation is to consume 6-11 servings per day of grains and its not hard to do considering that most of our products contain wheat.
But here are the main issues. Wheat is very unique! It has a few qualities that pose problems. First is that wheat is actually addictive in that the gluten polypeptides can penetrate the blood/brain barrier. This is important because it allows these components of gluten to bind to the opiate receptors in the brain. These morphine like compounds act on the brain and essentially giving us a "high" from consuming them. The absence of gluten will create cravings. So those obsessive cravings are not your fault. You are setup to fail unfortunately. Wheat has a quality that increases appetite so if you are trying to slim down, wheat can seriously derail your efforts. The convenience food industry is thriving with this model where they see massive profits with very low cost of production. The other main point is that wheat gives you that "wheat belly". As described in the book @wheatbelly, wheat has a tendency to trigger a cycle of insulin driven satiety and hunger. We go through this cycle all day long as we are exposed to wheat continuously through the day and the main thing that happens is that fat deposits around the belly region in the body. The reason why is that wheat and wheat containing products spike the blood sugar more than just about any other foods. Its glycemic index is higher than most foods except for the types of starches that are actually used in "gluten free" products. Insulin is released to deal with the glucose and since it is a storage hormone, it will store excess glucose as fat. Ultimately the massive overload of wheat in our daily diets and the reaction our body has to it, it is no wonder that a lot of our health goals fall short.
I firmly believe that when wheat is cut out of the diet, you will see benefits in the direction of your weight loss goals. This is a tricky slope though and in order to promote success you will want to make good substitutions along with your diligence to cut out wheat. And since wheat is so wound into our current menu, it will be challenging, but rewarding however in my experience to cut it out. The key is to change your fat to carbohydrate ratios or at least carbohydrates that drive blood sugar up quickly. There is one other important fact that I didn't mention here and thats that a lot of us have gluten sensitivities and don't even know it. This is a topic for another post, but you may be accomplishing multiple things with one goal essentially. We can help with these goals from a nutritional aspect as well as from a drive/determination standpoint. It will be challenging, but ultimately this is a protocol that will stick and is a life long change.
Any change is difficult and it is for everyone! Some times timing may just not be right to implement things 100% the way you envisioned. To this end, there is no harm in taking a staggered approach to health. Maybe you dont have a lot of time and convenience is really very important to you. You do have some choices that are convenient and can be healthy. Take the best overall diet plan from Consumer Advocates as an example. The Diet-To-Go diet plan is their overall pick and its built around putting together packages that are preservative free. My main point here is that for most people, something like this is going to be a very large improvement over the current way of doing things. Check out the guide at the link below for some really good foundation information and guidance on the many aspect of dieting out there!
We focus on supporting the foundations of the body while tailoring a very specific protocol for you. If you are stuck in a rut with this whole thing, please do reach out to us and setup a free 30 minute consultation to discuss a strategy to get you to where you want to be. You don't have to do this alone. Make an investment in yourself and take this step!
#weightloss #hearttohealthwellness#nutritionist #wholefood #glutenfree#autoimmunity #healthyfoodblog#nutritionaltherapy#nutritionaltherapypractitioner#healthydieting #yoyodieting #wheatbelly#visceralfat #naturaldieting#weightfrustration #weightlossnaturally#diets #weighthelp
Keys to quicker healing
Why does it take so long to heal?
The absolute hardest thing to do during any recovery is to stay positive. The symptoms come on again and again until you are just plain worn out. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Well its so easy to just get caught up in the rush of pain, cramps or whatever it may be that you just lose sight of recovery.
I like to look back and see just where I came from. In 2015, I was in pretty bad shape and had lost forty pounds in four months and this endless flare just kept going and going. Then came the start of the GAPS diet and I had a whole new set of challenges, but I was ready to make some real changes with this thing.
So many ups and downs over the last two years and I would always have this instant reaction to the symptoms that would send me into a mental tailspin. My day would ultimately be shot before 9 AM. But along the way, I somehow started to put it together, that the harder I tried to "perfect" this recovery the harder the fall. Without fail, the split second that I started to think about what this blood in my stool really meant, was the instant that I could actually feel cramping or more pain straight away. Big correlation between the mind and the gut or the second brain.
The big four things that allowed me to progress through this grieving phase were being creative, allowing and not pressing, being able to adapt..quickly and just being alright with everything! I am so much better with these things today and healthier as a result.
Being creative allows you to use your imagination to visualize healing. Visualize healthy cells. Visualize healthy tissue and so on. It also makes it easier to find alternate or subsitute foods when you encounter the inevitable sensitivities that come along with leaky gut. If you get stuck in a place of pushing back on the process, it will set you back.
When we allow things in life, it creates a friction free environment. Imagine that your cells just move more gracefully when you lose the friction. When we press, it creates tension in the body that disallows healing.
Adapting quickly is a great skill to have in life in general, but its very useful to be able to change your thoughts quickly and on demand when faced with the adversity that comes with illness.
And being alright with everything is an extension of allowing. I say this to myself a lot and you can really just find ways to be alright with any comment, situation, person, illness, symptom or whatever it may be.
I do believe that my ability to do these four things have helped to propel me to where I am at today! As always I hope the best health for all!
#holisticnutrition #holisticnutritionist #holisticlife #holisticwellness #wholefoodsdiet #nutritionaltherapy #nutritionconsultant #healthjourney #healthybodyhealthymind #letfoodbethymedicine #healthyeatinghabits #autoimmunity #ntp
Celery Root or celariac is root vegetable that looks pretty intimidating, but quite appeasing once you try it and a good whole food choice. This is an interesting vegetable for me and for whatever reason during the very toughest downs of food elimination, rejections and bad feelings about food, this one vegetable didnt seem to cause me issue. What a Great find. To be honest, before I started down the GAPS protocol in 2015, I had never heard of this. My Nutritional Therapy Practicioner suggested it to me as I was struggling with almost all vegetables and when I first saw it I indeed was intimiated. But glad I just figured it out as I went along.
I continue to cook this vegetable in new ways and it just keeps filling the gap for those missed foods for me. For those that stay away from nighthshades, this makes an excellent substitute for mashed potatoes! Just boil or steam it and mash it up in a large glass bowl. This is probably even more spectacular with a variety of spices, but does just right with coconut butter and salt. Try everything though. Mix it up and I guarantee you wont miss mash potatoes any longer!
Backing up to the things that we miss or have to sacrifice on our health journey. This is the hardest aspect of any food or diet changes really. Its especially rough when we deviate from the norm like eating fast food multiple times a week or popping something into the microwave. This requires you to really find and hold onto the reasons why you are doing this in the first place. Maybe it was something that you read that scared the hell out of you about disease. Or maybe you can faintly hear that voice of your innate intelligence telling you that something needs to change. Whatever it may be that brings you to your own crossroads of change, embrace it! Listen to it! It has your best interest in mind and will allow you to heal if you let it.
The biggest thing that I offer our clients is this perspective of dealing with chronic illness and what it takes, mentally, physically and spirtually to not only make immediate impacts on illness, but lifelong health. If you are struggling with making changes that stick or just overwhelmed by the massive amount of information out there. Please reach out to us to schedule a free one on one consultation to discuss how we can work together to begin or continue the healing process. Wish you all best of health!
Ian Sandage is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who speaks from the personal experience of someone with autoimmune disease and the highs and lows of a health journey
April 2019


text:
The final budget before the general election will deliver plans for "a truly national recovery", Chancellor George Osborne has said.
Mr Osborne was speaking shortly after his Budget statement was signed off by both Conservative and Liberal Democrat sides of the coalition in an early-morning cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. The package is expected to include a hike to £11,000 in the income tax personal allowance and moves to scrap unpopular annual tax returns.
Lib Dem Business Secretary Vince Cable said the Budget was a "joint effort" which would include no "spectacular giveaways". But he highlighted differences between the two sides of the coalition by revealing the Lib Dems will unveil their own "budget trajectory for the future" tomorrow, featuring significantly higher tax rises than planned by the Chancellor.
In a message shortly before he delivers his Budget statement to MPs in the House of Commons, Mr Osborne said: "Today we set out the next stage in a plan that is working, with a Budget that works for you. We will deliver a truly national recovery."
His comments will heighten expectations that the statement will include measures to boost growth in the regions of Britain, including investment in the proposed HS3 rail link between Liverpool and Hull and a tidal lagoon to generate green electricity in Swansea Bay.
Mr Osborne's sixth Budget statement is being unveiled against the backdrop of new figures showing numbers of jobless falling by more than 100,000 to 1.86 million – the lowest since summer 2008 – while employment soared to a record of almost 30.1 million.
Welcoming the figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Prime Minister David Cameron said: "The highest employment rate in our history is not a dry fact. It means more people with the security of a pay packet and a brighter future."
The chancellor is expected to use an improvement in economic forecasts to hammer home the message that his "plan is working" – urging the public not to return to "chaos" under Labour.
Some £2 billion will be allocated to raising the personal tax allowance from £10,600 to £11,000, in line with the Conservative and Liberal Democrat aim for it to hit £12,500 by 2020.
He will also highlight plans to scrap annual tax returns and replace them with "digital tax accounts", allowing millions of people to manage their affairs in real time using smartphones or computers.
Alongside the widely-trailed move to allow pensioners to trade in poor-value annuities for cash, Mr Osborne will unveil more funding for border security, targeted measures for loans to PhD students from deprived backgrounds, and pension protection for widows of police officers and firefighters who choose to marry again.
After pledging at the weekend that there would be "no gimmicks or giveaways" in the financial package – and with Lib Dem sign-off needed for his plans – any extra spending is likely to be balanced by a fresh crackdown on tax avoidance or a levy on banks.
Any leeway from upgraded economic growth predictions could be offset against the fresh round of austerity cuts required to eradicate the deficit by Mr Osborne's timetable of 2017/18.
Speaking after the Cabinet meeting, Mr Cable told Sky News the Budget was "very much a joint exercise" by Tory and Lib Dem sides of the Government.
"I have just come from the Cabinet where both parties signed off on this as a joint effort," said the Lib Dem Business Secretary.
"It is not going to be a spectacular giveaway Budget. It would be utterly irresponsible if it were, because the overall budget position is still very tight."
The chancellor will use passages of his Commons speech to flesh out what the Conservatives would do if they are still in government after May 7.
Party strategists are hoping he can give them a platform to break the effective poll deadlock with Labour, and put them on track for outright victory.
He is expected to woo the middle classes with a promise to take more people out of inheritance tax, as well as stressing commitments to raising the higher rate tax threshold to £50,000 in the next parliament.
Mr Osborne will say: "The critical choice facing the country now is this: do we return to the chaos of the past?
"Or do we say to the British people: let's work through the plan that is delivering for you?
"Today we make that critical choice: we choose the future.
"We have a plan that is working – and this is a Budget that works for you."
Mr Cable said tomorrow the Lib Dems will "make very clear we have a different approach to tax and spend" to the Tories.
"In terms of the budget, we do argue for being prudent and maintaining budget discipline – something we have helped to deliver," he said. "But nonetheless we would have a significantly higher share of tax relative to spending cuts, because we believe public services are important and we want to support them."
The new digital tax accounts will be automatically populated with all the details HM Revenue & Customs holds – such as PAYE on employment and pension income – saving the chore of entering them.
Users will be able to log on to see what they owe, and set up direct debits to settle the bill.
Those who prefer to keep filling out a paper return will be able to carry on doing so.


text:
Beginning Monday, March 30, 2020, the Administration Building of Davis County, in which this office is located, will undergo a "soft closure", which means a locked building. Offices remain open under administrative constraints, and visitors allowed in
only by appointment.
This office will continue to record electronically submitted documents. In-person recording must be by appointment. Only two (2) visitors allowed in the office at the same time. If more need the office, each visit will be limited to 15
minutes at a time.
Some services may not be available at all times.
ALL VISITORS MUST SANITIZE HANDS UPON OFFICE ENTRY. SANITIZER IS AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT COUNTER. Be safe. We will weather this together. For an appointment, call 801-451-3109, and speak with Jami Fultz.
This mission statement was adopted in 2005 by this office, and continues to be the impetus for our office practices and procedures.
Mailing Address
Davis County Recorder
P.O. Box 618
Farmington, Utah 84025
Physical Address
Recorder's Office (Room 106)
61 South Main
Farmington, Utah 84025
Office Information
General office hours are Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except county holidays)
(801) 451-3225 :: Main


text:
Well Equipped Laboratories
Students in SAM Universal are taught in an experimental method. The students spend most of their time in the labs actively experiencing science, rather than passively having it demonstrated to them by the teachers. In our three brand-new state-of-the-art laboratories for Chemistry, Biology and Physics, all students learn how to design and execute their own experiments, record their findings and draw up scientific reports
The labs are equipped with the latest technological devices in order to support cutting-edge experimentation. A strong emphasis on scientific method is inculcated in students from the very beginning. In Addition the school also plans to set up language labs and Math lab in future.


text:
This pool is for serious exercise, with six swim jets giving you more current than normal swimming spas.
Whatever your speed or stroke you won't hit the sides or kick the seats. Water, air and direction of each jet is indivually controllable. As a reward after your swimming workout, sit back and relax in the spa end which features an array of high power jets. When it comes to value this is a lot of pool for your money.
Riptide Titan 5.2 Swim Spa Specs
|5.25m x 2.25m x 1.32m
|Water capacity
|7,475 litres
|Power output
|6 Counter Jets , 2,200 Gallons Per Minute
|Shell Colours
|Aristech in Ocean Wace, Silver White Marble, Sand or Midnight
|Maintenance free UV resistant synthetic wood in Yew Red, Coffee, Woody Gray or Cedar Red
|Lighting system
|Underwater and multi point perimeter LED lighting system
|Pool jets
|45 High power jets with stainless steel escutcheons
|Heating system
|3KW heater, 2 x 25 sq ft filtration, top loading cartridge plus corona discharge ozone system
|Jet pumps
|4 x 3HP booster pumps, 1.5HP air blower pump
|Circulation pumps
|42amp Dedicated supply®)
|2lb closed cell foam insulation and heatlock system
|Vinyl cover
|Fully insulated heavy duty cover in marine grade vinyl
|Galvanised Steel
|5 year limited warranty


text:
If you had a paperback-sized device that allowed you watch any movie or show on demand, anywhere, for free, would you still read books?
would you still read books?
Trick question! You assume I read books now.
Heck, I'm home most of the time and have a device that makes watching movies and shows pleasurable (which I wouldn't find any paperback-sized screen to be--I mean, c'mon, Star Wars on a 6" screen?). But I spend about an hour a day using that device, and more than an hour a day reading books and other print resources.
I have to agree, the idea of watching most movies, and even TV shows, on a tiny screen is less than appealing. But then again, I find most movies, and especially most TV, less than appealing as it is.
--insert standard bookworm paragraph about the benefits of using your own imagination instead of having everything visualized for you--
Besides, in order for any electronic device to replace books, it will have to be waterproof and not electrocute me when I drop it into the bathtub!
Why I read books:
Too much of the fare on television and in films is just stultifying crap.
Even material that is interesting can only go so far.
Books are not interrupted by commercial breaks; although there is almost invariably some drooling, alliterate moron who wants to know what you're reading.
Of course!
For all the reasons given already, but also because movies etc are only ever a pale reflection of the book they are puportedly based upon.
Of Course! It's a totally different experience reading than watching a movie and even if it's the "same" title the book has so much more detail and emotion in it. Also, I wouldn't want to watch a movie on a screen that small.


text:
I/We warrant and represent that the following information is accurate:
I/We will inform the Municipality in writing, of any change in the information provided in this section of the Authorization prior to the next due date of the PAD.
I/We acknowledge that the Authorization is provided for the benefit of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula and the Processing Institution and is provided in consideration of the Processing Institution agreeing to process debits against my/our account, as listed above, (the Account") in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Payments Association.
I/We warrant and guarantee that all persons whose signatures are required to authorize withdrawals from the Account have signed the Authorization below.
I/We hereby authorize the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula to issue Pre-Authorized Debits (as defined in Rule H4 of the Rules of the Canadian Payments Association) (the "PAD") drawn on the Account for payment of property taxes.
I/We may cancel the Authorization at any time upon providing written notice to the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
I/We acknowledge that provision and delivery of the Authorization to the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula constitutes delivery by me/us to the Processing Institution. Any delivery of the Authorization to the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, regardless of the method of delivery constitutes delivery by me/us.
I/We may dispute a PAD only under the following conditions:
I/We acknowledge that in order to be reimbursed, a declaration to the effect that either (a),or (b) took place, must be completed and presented to the branch of the Processing Institution holding the Account up to and including 90 calendar days after the date on which the PAD in dispute was posted to the Account.
I/We agree that the information contained in the Authorization may be disclosed to Royal Bank of Canada as required to complete any PAD transaction.
I/We understand and accept terms of participating in this PAD plan.
Allowed extensions
pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, tif
The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used only for the purposes of setting up preauthorized payments. Questions concerning the collection of personal information should be directed to the Municipal Clerk at 56 Lindsay Road 5, Lion's Head, ON N0H 1W0 or by telephone at (519) 793-3522 ext. 229.
Contact Us


text:
Book info:
Form: pdf e-book
Genre: Urban fantasy with zombies
Target audience: adults
Throw in a secret lab and a lot of conspiracy, and Angel's going to need all of her brainpower—and maybe a brain smoothie or two as well—in order to get through it without falling apart. Will her relationship with Marcus survive as well? Will he start to appreciate Angel for who she really is?
|What I liked:
Let me start with the cover, created by Dan Dos Santos, one of my favourite UF cover artists. This one is really special. Even if I hadn't heard anything about the book, the cover itself would have made me pick it immediately – rather an exception than the rule, believe me. It is the perfect mix of bad-ass and vulnerable in a completely unexpected scene (are there any other covers, UF or otherwise, that feature a depressed punk-chick on a toilet in a grubby bathroom, smoking a fag? Look at her shoes for heaven's sake and at her knee-length socks! Done to perfection!). Dan Dos Santos won a silver medal fromSpectrum medals for his cover art for Diana Rowland's My Life as a White Trash Zombie and now he proves he really deserved it – this one is as good if not better.
What about the book itself? It is a sequel and as such I didn't expect a lot of fireworks. I was wrong. How nice it is to be wrong from time to time! What I liked the best? Characters development of the main heroine – it was simply unique.
Now a bit about the baddies. Ed Quinn the zombie serial killer appears again and secret zombie factions make this book full of both a great action adventure and a great character development story because no, Ed is not a straightforward baddie and not every zombie is good either. For example one Pietro Ivanov a badass zombie mobster. I found him quite fascinating as he was investing in a new research to find the protein zombies's parasite need to survive to create new "fake brains". He did it to control the numbers of brains in his zombie faction and it was just a brilliant idea even if a sinister one.
Overall I liked Rowland's innovative take on zombies and her explanation why brains keep them from rotting, give them superhuman abilities, and a longer life. Further on, the creation process of a new zombie was rather..ehem…bloody interesting. The mothering aspect and the population control was a very clever addition and certainly nothing I expected or predicted so full points for world building.
|What I didn't like
|Final verdict:
It is perhaps not a perfect novel but it remains a well-told story following the trials and tribulations of a young woman trying to get a grip on her life. Plus zombies. Normally I don't like them in my fantasy but for Angel and her likes I am more than willing to make an exception.
What's more I am happy to tell you that Mrs. Rowland's writing technique is improving dramatically, especially if you compare it to some of her earlier "…of a demon" novels. I am most definitely eager to read the next book in the series!


text:
Rich in surprising panoramic views and scenic glimpses that combine ancient and modern in a sublime mix, Rome, the Eternal City, satisfies the tourist in each of us. No other city in the world compares to Rome! Once caput mundi, today, Rome is a sparkling metropolis that proudly displays the remains of its glorious past, and it may truly be considered a museum without walls.
Aside from its breathtaking monuments, Rome is also the city of great parks, cultural festivals, outdoor cafes and shopping. Just one visit, and Rome will conquer you forever.
To experience the many wonders and tastes of Rome in the best possible way, the Altarocca Embassy Rome offers a variety of elegant solutions, exclusively furnished and designed to offer you a comfortable and relaxing stay. Ideally located in the heart of the capital, and more precisely in Sallustio Square next to the American Embassy, it is just a short walk away from Via Veneto and Piazza di Spagna.
The apartments, furnished in a refined, selective and classic style, have warm-toned lamps and wall colors, and flowing curtains that contribute to creating both a soft and luxurious environment.
The rooms are distinguished by King size beds with ergonomic mattresses and pillows, and smooth Egyptian cotton sheets.
The bathrooms are comfortably sized and feature large showers with high pressure rainfall shower heads, and are complete with soft, absorbent towels.
The modern, multi-functional kitchens come with a dishwasher, a conventional oven and microwave, an electric kettle, and a toaster.
The Marcello Mastroianni and Sofia Loren apartments are located on the first floor of a quiet, elegant apartment building overlooking the historic Sallustiani Gardens, in the very centre of Rome, on the corner of a well-lit, safe and very peaceful street. The third apartment, Vittorio De Sica, is located about 200 meters away, on the third floor of a beautiful building with an elevator.
All around there are convenient and friendly cafes, small shops, and businesses frequented by the residents of the area. Thanks to its location and tranquility, the neighborhood is among the most sought after by the Romans and is loved by tourists of all ages.
An assistant in Rome is always available 24 hours a day.
Nearby Attractions within Walking Distance:
- Piazza di Spagna, Villa Borghese and the Fountain of Trevi: 5 minutes
- Termini Train Station: 10 minutes
- Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Navona e Phanteon: 20 minutes
- Foro Romano: 25 minutes
- Colosseum, Campo de Fiori and Altare della Patria: 30 minutes


text:
05 May - 19 Jun 15 | Completed
Registration Ends: 19 Jun, 2015
Cost: Paid
Organizer: Sleeper Magazine
Online Event
Website: europeanhoteldesignawards.com
Add to Calendar
The European Hotel Design Awards 2015 is now open for entries. Organised by Sleeper magazine, the awards attract the hospitality industry's brightest stars competing in a variety of categories. Widely celebrated for their visionary role in establishing the value of hotel design, the European Hotel Design Awards are distinguished by a meticulous and comprehensive judging process based not only on creative merit but also on commercial viability.
Each shortlisted entry is visited by a member from the panel of judges. Refreshed annually, this jury encompasses the highest calibre of industry experts selected to ensure a diverse range of professional opinions are represented. The deadline for entries is June 19, 2015.
The entry fee is 220 Euros + VAT per entry.