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Mr. Brian Kellar
Health Department
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: 484-337-3347
Email: email@example.com
West Chester University, in conjunction with Bryn Mawr Hospital, offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Care. Students are afforded the opportunity to enter the challenging health care field as Respiratory Care Professionals through the unique partnership of an institution of higher learning and a well-respected teaching hospital. Respiratory Care Professionals work to evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. They include those patients who have been born prematurely and whose lungs are not fully developed, patients who have lung disease, and those requiring assistance from life support technology.
Program Mission
The mission of the West Chester University/Bryn Mawr Hospital Respiratory Care Program is to provide students with a comprehensive academic and clinical curriculum that allows graduates to serve the medical community as competent, ethical, and professional Respiratory Therapists who are committed to life-long learning.
Program Goal
Upon completion of the Respiratory Care Program, graduates will function as an advanced-level practitioner who utilizes effective communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills in the clinical setting with a strong commitment to the importance of patient safety.
Brian Kellar, MS, MEd, RRT-NPS, RPFT
130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Office: (484) 337-3347
Fax: (484) 337-3821
E-mail Brian Kellar
Susan Powell, MBA, RRT-NPS, RPFT, AE-C
130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Office: (484) 337-3827
Fax: (484) 337-3821
E-mail Susan Powell
Eric Murray, MEd, RRT-NPS, AE-C
130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Office: (484) 337-4340
Fax: (484) 337-3821
E-mail Eric Murray
Alexa Moran, BS, RPT
130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Office: (484) 337-33347
Fax: (484) 337-3821
E-mail Alexa Moran
Veronica Bolstein, MS, RRT, ACCS
130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Office: (484) 337-3826
Fax: (484) 337-3821
E-mail Veronica Bolstein
Elizabeth Feather, MS, RRT
130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Office: (484) 337-3347
Fax: (484) 337-3827
E-mail Elizabeth Feather
General Education/Supporting Requirements:
Professional Health Courses:
Students are required to achieve a letter grade of "C-" or better in all General Education/Supporting Courses and a letter grade of "C" or better in all Professional Health Courses. An overall GPA of 2.5 is required prior to the continuation to the first clinical practice course. In addition, professional courses must be taken in sequence and combination as listed on the advising sheet.
The percentage of Program Graduates in a three-year cohort (2011, 2012, and 2013) who have achieved the RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential is 97%
The number of Program Graduates who have achieved the RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential within one year of graduation is as follows:
|Number of Graduates
|RRT Credential 1-Year Post Graduation
Michael William Sheehan
Two years ago when I first heard of the WCU/BMH Respiratory Care Program, I was not aware of RT's and what their role in the hospital entailed. I have never had breathing problems or seen anyone on life support, but after some research and talking to RT's, I decided that this profession would be one that would constantly challenge me and satisfy my desire to learn and help others.
The program has allowed me to experience incredible things and thanks to its thorough and sometimes grueling curriculum, my time-management, critical thinking, and analytical skills have improved drastically since I started out as freshman on campus.
Training to become an RT is like training for most other jobs. I believe to properly learn how to do something, is to do it with hands on work. Anyone can memorize data and formulas to pass a test but the ability to apply the formulas in the 'real world' effectively is invaluable.
The internships that most other students participate in are the equivalent to the clinical rotations that most allied health majors are required to complete. Clinical rotations for the WCU/BMH Respiratory Program required that we attend nine weeks of floor care over the summer, followed by one day a week in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in the fall, and by our last spring semester, four days a week in the ICU. From Day One on the floors to now, I have grown into a much more confident and competent Student RT.
One of the most beneficial aspects of the program is the variety of hospitals that we are affiliated with. From inner city to small suburban hospitals, I have been exposed to many patients and scenarios. It was tough at first, transitioning from one hospital to another without really getting a chance to become familiar with your surroundings. But, as time went on I learned how to adapt quickly and take bits and pieces of other RT's methods of performing tasks and creating my own routine from them.
In conclusion, I feel that I am ready for graduation and the challenges that will be presented afterward. Being a part of the Respiratory Care program has molded me into a more mature individual, not only from the course work, but also from the confidence gained clinically. I would recommend this major to anyone who doesn't shy away from a challenge and enjoys helping others.
Alayna Brown
About five years ago, I began my college journey and never did I think I would have been where I am today, only a few months away from graduating as a Respiratory Therapist. I started my freshman year at West Chester University as a student athlete on the field hockey team with an undeclared major. I then earned my EMT certification during the summer to enter into the College of Health Sciences as a General Health Science major. Being a student athlete in college presented me with many challenges, as well as great successes and rewards. My teammates and coaches have not only helped shape me into the person I am today but also led me on the path to becoming a part of the WCU/BMH Respiratory Care Program.
I didn't know much about what a Respiratory Therapist's job entailed other than what I was told from a few teammates who were currently in the major. So, as I begin to schedule my classes for what should be my last semester, I decided to enroll in one of the respiratory classes that was open to non-majors. Immediately following that class, I emailed to director of the program expressing my interest and sat down for an interview. Before I knew it, I became a member of the Respiratory Care Program and the class of 2018 and would enroll in another two years of school.
Although this Program may have a vigorous curriculum including both classroom and clinical experiences, I believe it has and continues to set the path for success. A major benefit to the WCU/BMH Care Program is the amount of hospital affiliations. As a result, we are exposed to many different situations and gain a great deal of knowledge from the diversity of hospitals we are able to attend. Although at first it was tough to get settled, the more experiences and exposure I received, the more my confidence grew. From day one until now, I can say my skills, my knowledge, and my courage have improved significantly thanks to all the instructors and classmates I have had the chance to work with.
The WCU/BMH Respiratory Care Program has opened my eyes to the world of Respiratory Care and the importance we play in patient care. I knew I wanted to have a career in the medical field, to be able to help people, to be challenged, and hopefully make a difference; this career allows me to do just that. I am excited for what the future holds and cannot wait to begin my journey as a Respiratory Therapist!
Rasheema Cross
When I walked in for my interview for the Respiratory Care Program at West Chester University, I was very excited and hopeful for the opportunity to continue my education in a field that I knew was both interesting and exciting. I clearly understood the demands and intensity of the Program but honestly, that just enhanced my interest even more. Receiving my acceptance letter just a few short days later was one of the best feelings ever.
Honestly, I did not expect the Program to be as demanding as it was. Very early in my first semester I had to do some prioritizing to assure a successful outcome. Prioritizing was actually my first and most valuable lesson learned in the Program. I also adapted very quickly to organizing a full schedule, as my first semester consisted of 5 core classes of somewhat intricate and foreign material. Prioritizing and organizing were both life skills being indirectly taught to me, and carried me throughout the Program.
Training to become a Respiratory Therapist requires a slightly different learning style then what is traditionally taught. It is more than just memorization and recognizing an answer when you see it again. Instead, it requires application and critical thinking, which was taught throughout the Program. Both have also proven to be invaluable skills. I've been taught to look at a scenario and come up with a plan through dissection and comprehension. So having an understanding of the material, rather than memorizing it, is key to being successful in the Program. The professors of the Respiratory Care Program are all dedicated to our education and for that I am most grateful that I chose West Chester University and the Respiratory Care Program for my healthcare education.
Our clinical rotations are one of the best experiences of it all. The variety of hospitals our Program is affiliated with is unreal. From the smallest suburban hospital to the city's largest trauma center, you literally get to see it all. We rotate to different hospital sites, so we get to work with a diverse group of skilled and seasoned therapist. This was the time for me to tie everything that I learned in the classroom together and to really become comfortable with patient interaction and patient care. From my first day of clinical to now, I have grown into a skilled and confident Respiratory Therapist.
The knowledge I've gained in the 15 months since starting the Program, has me very eager and excited for my career as a Respiratory Therapist. The West Chester University Respiratory Care Program has also afforded students, such as myself, the opportunity to complete and externship during our last year at participating hospitals. Being able to work a few hours a week in a Respiratory Care department while surrounded by practicing Respiratory Therapist has afforded me an opportunity to gain additional insight into the profession. We have such a reputable Respiratory Care Program, that hospitals have already started to offer our seniors job opportunities following graduation. These are the moments when I'm most grateful for our grueling curriculum because it puts our Program ahead of the rest and it shows in our performance.
I would encourage anyone with a passion to help those struggling to perform the most basic life functions, necessary for survival, to seriously consider West Chester University Respiratory Care Program as a career choice. You will be challenged and sometimes pushed beyond your comfort zone, but in the end, you will have gained exceptional skills that will make you a valuable part of any team in healthcare.
The Program offers assistance with employment to all of our graduates who wish to enter the workforce. A large percentage of graduates secure employment immediately post graduation. The Program enlists the assistance of twelve clinical sites to complete the educational process. Most graduates become employees of those institutions; however, respiratory care professionals are needed throughout the United States. There are even opportunities to work in underdeveloped countries for extraordinarily high salaries.
AARC State Societies
(links available to 46 state societies)
Affiliated Organizations
(organizations with which AARC has an official liaison)
(agencies of interest to the respiratory care community)
Health Care Organizations
(other health care associations and organizations)
Web-based Resources
(useful online services)
The West Chester University/Bryn Mawr Hospital Respiratory Care Program, CoARC Number 200313, BS in Health Science-Respiratory Care, located on the campus of Bryn Mawr Hospital, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com)


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DR: Windows 2003 Forest Recovery
We need to follow the below mentioned steps to recover an active directory forest
1. Disconnect all Domain Controllers from the network.
2. Select a root Domain Controller for recovery.
3. Restore the systemstate of forest root domain's Domain Controller with the option of
non-authoritative restore of AD DS &
an authoritative restore of SYSVOL.
4. Post restore restart the domain controller in the normal mode
5. Configure DNS and restart netlogon service to see the dns has populated.
6. Remove GC from Active Directory site and services
7. Seize operations master roles from ntdsutil
8. Increase RID pool to 100000 using ldp.
9. Do metadata cleanup for all other DCs of the same domain.
10. Twice reset computer account password by following command
netdom resetpwd /server:<domain controller name> /userD:administrator /password:*
11. Twice Reset krbtgt password by right clicking the user in ADUC.
12. Twice Reset trust password by running the command bellow:
netdom trust <parent domain name> /domain:<child domain name> /resetOneSide /passwordT:<password> /userO:administrator /passwordO:*
13. Do the same for child domains 1st Domain controller.
14. For child domains reset trust password command (Step 12) will change to below:
netdom trust <child domain name> /domain:<parent domain name> /resetOneSide /passwordT:<password> /userO:administrator /passwordO:*
15. Once child is up and running connect all the recovered DCs of all the domains to the network.
16. Enable GC on the Root DC using Active directory site and services.
17. Once GC completes the promotion then start installing other Dcs of all domain using DCpromo
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Zain's Ty: Brake and Wheel Update
The next item to go was the original brake set-up. The single piston front calipers with drums in the rear might be fine for light duty driving and putting around, but when the truck is seeing heavy braking at an autocross event, something more suitable is needed. We decided to go with monster 4 piston brembo's from the first gen CTS-V all the way around with 14 inch rotors in the front and 13.5 inch rotors in the rear. This would suitably stop the truck without fading after longs periods of heavy braking. The silver on the calipers would not work for the looks on the truck so we decided to Cerakote them matte black with gloss black decals for a more sleeper look behind the wheels he had chosen.
The wheels for the truck had to be carefully selected in order to look nice but mostly to clear the massive brembos without the addition of any spacers or extended studs. He decided on the TSW Nurburgring wheels in a staggered fitment of 18x8 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear, all wrapped in a new set of Sumitomo Htr ziii tires. The only problem was that these wheels do not come in the color he wanted. In order to fix this, the wheels needed to be powdercoated. The color chosen was a bright gold with matte clear to match the gold Typhoon emblems on the truck. Once the wheels were coated, mounted and balanced, they were put on the truck and finished it off just right. To go along with the new wheels, other aesthetics on the outside of the truck were updated. The sealed beam headlights were replaced with Hella headlight housings and a brand new set of Cree LED H4 bulbs. The results were astounding, making this upgrade a no brainer for anyone driving there trucks at all hours of the day. To match the headlights, the fog light housings were replaced along with a new set of led bulbs for the fog lights as well. These small updates made the front of the truck look better than new.
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He's such a dumbasss
I seriously think my husband has a stupid gene. Would you believe this:
He looked at a box of cake mix once and thought that they were already made, all you had to do was open the box and heat them up. He does not read labels, he just assumes stuff off the top of his head.
Another thing that makes him look like a moron is he'll say "thing" instead of take the time to find the appropriate word for something. He used to call my treadmill a "running thing." He called my new sports bras a "running thing."
It frustrates me so much, and it really makes me wonder if this is why he's 52 years old and only making $26,000 a year. All his siblings and even our nieces and nephews make 2x-4x that.
It really is a shame because he's a wonderful, smart, intelligent, hard-working, loving person. But when he does these stupid things I yell at him and storm out of the room telling him to "read the f****** label!" I know that isn't how you solve the problem but I'm at my wits' end.
I wish their was some way to get him to use better vocabulary without emasculating him.
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You said he's a dumbass,but also intelligent! Make your mind up,woman!! You sound like the dumbass to me!
I can see how that would be frustrating, but it doesn't sound like it's something new. And it doesn't sound like he's makes any effort to change things. Maybe he has a learning disability that has never been looked into so he avoids reading things like labels. Is it possible that he can't read or read well? There are people who slip through the cracks and still find jobs. It's possible he just doesn't care, maybe he's just content with his life and how he lives it. Or maybe he knows that you'll read the labels or correct him.
Oh that's great. He's an intelligent bla bla bla man, but he doesn't make that much money as his siblings. You're a b****. And I feel bad for him to be with a b**** who makes fun of him like that.


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You are currently browsing the tag archive for the 'russian invasion' tag.
The label of 'war-mongerer' appears to be more and more appropriate for John McCain every time he opens his mouth about any international crisis. Of course, everyone remembers his "bomb bomb bomb Iran" sing-a-long. Then McCain let it slip that it'd be 'fine with him' (and he hoped it would be fine with you, too) if the U.S. occupied Iraq for 100 years. Now we're witness to his 'tough talk' toward Russia over the Russia/Georgia conflict; talk which seems to imply that John McCain's only strategy to any international crisis is militaristic.
In a recent segment of Countdown with Keith Olbermann on MSNBC, Olbermann and Air America talker Rachel Maddow break down the blunders of McCain's impoverished foreign policy– which is basically just to pound the war drums. It's definitely worth taking a look how they succinctly expose the neo-conservative fairytale here:
It's become eerily consistent: it seems the only times the Bush Administration and our media really cares about democracy, liberty and independence in the world is when there's a lot of oil at stake. While Bush is parading around as a noble crusader for democracy, backing Georgia and hypocritically attempting to lecture Russia about the wrongs of invasion, it doesn't hurt that Georgia also has a major oil pipeline running through it. The pipeline, which was completed in 2005, is one of the West's latest attempts to secure its interest in the massive Caspian oil reserves, which diversifies the West's supply of foreign oil outside of the Middle East. Also worthy of note is that the pipeline, which is controlled by BP, also shares its investment with the likes of Chevron and ConocoPhillips, as well as Norwegian, French and Italian oil giants.
Interestingly, it has been massively under-reported thus far that this conflict began, not due to a Russian invasion, but rather due to a Georgian invasion of one of its territories: South Ossetia, which is not an ethnically Georgian region and has been interested in its own independence from Georgia. While South Ossetia's rebel forces have been fueled by Russian support– support which had recently been advanced and accelerated– undoubtedly Russia's support for the region has more to due with the oil pipeline too, and less to do with noble protection of a region's independence.
Thus, this is the real reason for why the U.S. and Europe are picking Georgia's side and painting Russia as the invading force: it can only truly be about controlling that Caspian oil supply.


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For the pancakes:
5 eggs
600 ml milk
4 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp sugar with large slide
250 g of flour
green tea powder match
Eggs and milk, beat with a mixer, add the vegetable oil, sugar, sift the flour gradually. Gradually Pour green tea powder match to achieve attractive green pancake dough. We leave it for 30 minutes to rest.
Bake without oil (the process will go quickly) thin pancakes (released about 25). We cover them and allowed to cool.
Creme: custard, 200ml double cream. I prepare the custard to the specified recipe, cool it to room temperature. Beat the cream until stable peaks, enter into the cream.
Homemade custard – You will need:
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon sugar
2 eggs
200 g sugar
3 tbsp flour with a slide in the milk add the teaspoon of sugar and vanilla and set the heat to near boiling.Shortly before this happens in a few beaten eggs add the sugar and flour, whisk whisk.


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I've been playing around with this poem for the last eight years, and this is the happiest I've ever been with it.
I think it's neat how the gutters between panels work with a poem. They're a step up from stanza breaks, but still more unifying than page breaks.
Then there's the illustration between the words, which seems to function as an even greater break/pause that forces the reader to hold the previous line in the moment before reaching words again.
Does it surprise anyone that what most interests me about comics and poetry is time manipulation?


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June 7, 1973. The height of technology.
Daltrey, piercing even in black and white. (June 7, 1973)
The Master of Erotic Despair, Leonard Cohen. Dayyyum. (June 7, 1973)
Utterly classic. Ad from June 21st issue, 1973.
Maybe these hip people are listening to Bowie on their Hear Muffs!!! (June 21, 1973)
"A young man's search for the things that everybody wants." (July 5, 1973)
More like hot Mid-Western, amiright? (Dylan is from Minnesota…too much of a stretch? July 5, 1973)
Isaac. (July 19, 1973)
George. (July 19, 1973)
I'd like to wear that on the subway, next to a man spreader. (August 16, 1973)
I had wondered about this. The oldest copies have not held up well, what with the folding. (August 30, 1973)
Sleepy Van Morrison. (August 30, 1973)
New York Dolls ad, August 30, 1973.
Roberta. (September 13, 1973)
I wonder how much praise the person who came up with this concept received.
Maybe if I am ever famous I would shill for something, but only if I actually liked to product, and only if I could pose in an ad with it like this. (September 27, 1973)
A timeless Ralph Steadman piece, September 27, 1973.
Persistent pant campaign. (October 11, 1973)
David Carradine serving major face. (October 25, 1973)
Slumber party at Al Green's house! (October 25, 1973)
Liza Minnelli, Alice Cooper, and Ronnie Spector. How did the camera not combust?! (November 8, 1973)
Crazy. (November 8, 1973)
This accompanied a piece called "Hatboxes Full of Dreams" about beauty contests. I like that flashbulb quality image layered over a solid color. (November 8, 1973)
Gimme Mick. (November 8, 1973)
Bowie's marketing and style presence really set the bar. (November 22, 1973)
Also great design, though I don't know about the cherub. Plus OVERALLS (November 22, 1973)
Radical. (December 6, 1973)
Could you imagine what would happen if 70s Lou Reed and Loudon Wainwright III got together? What would they talk about?
(December 6, 1973)
I should research who designed ads for Apple Records. (December 6, 1973)
I feel like that is a genuine smile on Diana's face. (December 20, 1973)
This goof again. How could I not? The colors, the colors! And the curls. (December 20, 1973)
Apparently I jumped to 1982…
Belushi and Aykroyd. Can we talk about the name Aykroyd? The more I look at it and say it in my head the stranger it seems.
I'll tell you where you went wrong – you placed overalls in the past. Overalls are the present and the Future!
Again, not praising the actual product, just the design of the ad.
Zappa babies.
Diane Keaton is the coolest.
Worlds are colliding! Joe is such a babe.
Now that's a dynamic layout.
Damn. Sanity versus insanity.


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Date: 13 June 2011
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Fenton's reader is in the style promoted by the philosopher John Locke, and the printers to University College, London (John Taylor). The Latin is…
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Latinum's free podcast, as I mentioned before, is closing. There were many loose ends on the podcast. All the completed projects, as audio books, are available on DVD, and I will continue to produce new materials and release them on disc.
The free material will be released on YouTube (channel 'evan1965')
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As mypodcast.com has finally become unable to finance the servers of mypodcast.com, the site will be closed on December the 1st. I will not be starting up the service on LibSyn, as there are financial implications. Instead, I will release new material on DVD,
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Latinum on YouTube now has over 3 000 subscribers. I have decided that from now on, whatever I produce for the audio podcast, I will also re-record for the youTube site. I had been doing this before, but more haphazardly. My general approach to my suite of websites is now more systematic - one audio book at a time. At present, each youTube video gets fewer downloads than each audio podcast, but as I develop the YouTube site, I expect this will change.
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I am currently recording Sanford and Scott's Junior Latin reader at Latinum at mypodcast.com
So far I have read the series of stories about Perseus, and am just coming to the end of the Hercules cycle.
The Latin used in this reader is simple, and makes for easy reading - ideal comprehensible input for both intermediate students and teachers who want something pleasant, but relaxing, to listen to.
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In many places where Latinum is being accessed, there are no Latin teachers.
Increasing uptake in India this year, and across the former USSR.
As internet access increases in Africa, there is a corresponding increase in people in Africa accessing the site.
Current Country Totals
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A few milestones were passed this week - Firstly, my booklet 'Declensions' has turned out to be the most popular title on the Tar Heel reader website, being over 50% more popular than the next title on the list according to Gary Bishop, who runs the site. It says something, that a dry book on declensions has beaten the Alphabet, Obama, and Lady Gaga!
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Comenius arranged his course in a gradated series:
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Update on usage of the various free Latin resources from Latinum.
This site started to broadcast in August 2010 on YouTube, and now has 1,768 subscribers. To date there have been 173,649 individual upload views of videos.Continue
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A historical perspective on Latin/Greek teaching : Evan der Millner This topic is a very wide ranging one – and a brief essay such as this, can only hope to cover the subject giving the barest of outlines. In this essay, I will mainly concern myself with what could be called the Rudiments of language education. I will also point out that some 'new' methods are actually not new at all. We are fortunate in knowing rather a lot about how the Romans went about teaching their…Continue
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Oval with cricket pitch. Bush walks, 4WD trails. Fire pit for cold nights, native animals, TV, movies, books and games.
Children's playground, sandpit and exploratory bush tracks!
Fenced property.
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Caters to "bush events" like a family or group get together, Christmas party, a bush wedding, well-being festival,
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Very private, very comfortable and lots of fun! The whole place can be at your disposal!
There is a licensed club on the border of the Base Camp that can host activities or you can BYO .
There is a country hall (with stage) within the vicinity that is available for your wedding reception or event at a small hire.
Just give us a call to discuss the style of activity you want to do!
Jimna is surrounded by wilderness. Kilometers of bush trails to hike/bike/4WD .
There are magnificent ancient gorges to explore and abseil.
Creeks for fishing where you won't see a soul (maybe a platypus).
Night skies lit with the brilliance of the stars. Old mills and old gold mines to observe and discover.
Jimna Base Camp - campground (oval), recreation building & facilities.
The Principal's House is fully self-contained and all linen is provided.
This is for the comfort seekers!.... Just BYO food & drinks!
This is for the comfort seekers!.... Just BYO food & drinks!
The Base Camp is very special - and offers you many options. From the big family get-together to the interest groups or the conference or retreat - it can all happen here! A great "get away from it all" located not so far from Queensland's capital city. Stay for a day - a weekend - or as long as you need. Camping with hot showers, a large fitted out multi-purpose recreational facility, comfy fsc house, oval/tennis & basketball court, firepit and kids playground and sandpit. And it is all fenced for safety. Great activity venue or a wonderful place to retreat and relax or rediscover yourself with the refreshing mountain air and natural bush. It is a "do-it-yourself" facility but catering can be supplied and there is a small licensed sporting club at the rear of the oval.


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Making It Easier
Ahhh…do you feel the ease in that statement? I realize "easier" is not the message most of us are accustomed to hearing, when it comes to our businesses, but bear with me. Starting and building your business can be easier and more fun than you have been taught or might have imagined.
If you've been struggling to start or build your business, it's possible that you have been reading and listening to experts who make it seem difficult and complicated. Without knowing what step to take next, the whole process can feel overwhelming. Most of the business experts, themselves, share and compare business hardship stories as if that is the only way successful businesses function.
Emphasis on 'Easier'
Businesses have their trajectories, which are a reflection of the owner/leader's energy. The focus of this post is on EASE: There are many tips and tools that we can combine to make the process of starting and running a business easier.
If you've grown up hearing other 'grown ups' talk about business, likely they were talking about how hard it was to find clients, get paid, grow their business. What they affirmed (hardship) was confirmed to them, so in their minds, they were right.
Self Check-In:
What are you affirming / confirming about your business with your words, thoughts, feelings, and actions?
The energy generated from your words, thoughts, and feelings drive your actions, and the resulting outcome. The one(s) who line up energetically, SEE, FEEL, and KNOW themselves as successful before they take any actions toward their business are more likely to experience successful outcomes.
This is why two people can start the same business in the same city, but one succeeds while the other fails before they even open their doors. What you hold to be true about your business in your words, thoughts, and feelings establishes how you will experience your business.
First, Alignment!
Before you take another action toward your business, get into alignment with your success:
• SEEING: In your mind's eye, your imagination, practice seeing yourself successful. Imagine you are in your place of business, or at a networking event meeting new clients. See your schedule filling up with a list of great clients. If this feels awkward, keep doing it until it feels natural.
• FEELING: Notice how you feel when you're imagining your successful and thriving business. How do you feel when you're working, when you're reviewing your financials, when you're paying bills, dealing with vendors and clients/customers? What do your successful business days feel like, and what do you feel at night as you're drifting off to sleep?
• KNOWING: As you practice seeing and feeling your success, and the idea of success and the feeling of success will become second-nature to you. This is when you are ready to begin knowing within yourself that even if you don't know everything about your business…you are capable of learning, growing, and guiding your business. Knowing may initially come to you in flickers and hope-filled thoughts. That's good! Nurture those until the knowing grows within you.
Pre-Pave Your Success
Abraham-Hicks talks about Segment-Intending as a way of pre-paving future events so they will transpire easily and joyfully. You can also use the basic concept of segment-intending to pre-pave your business success:
• Start by making a list of all the steps you know you'll need to take with your business
– Setting up your business structure, business location
– Setting up promotional materials: website, business cards, stationery/envelopes, brochures (if any)
– Identifying potential clients and letting them know about your products / services
– Networking to meet potential clients / customers
– Speaking / Writing to increase awareness of your products / services
• SEE, FEEL, and KNOW yourself taking the appropriate action in each list with ease, and with a highly successful result. In our imagination, we can 'take the journey' first, energetically. If it feels awkward, we're not yet in alignment. Keep going until it feels natural, and the positive outcome feels obvious to you. Clarity and confidence will fill your being. This is on-going practice for the successful business owner.
Actions you take after getting into alignment and pre-paving will have a much better outcome and likely to feel easier, than if you are taking the same actions from fearful or frustrated energy. The feeling of the journey has a direct effect on the outcome.
Address Your Fears
When I first started my illustration and design business, I realized that I was literally afraid to 'sell' my services. Selling would be important to my business success, so I had to address it if I was going to move forward.
Fortunately, before I started my business, I had (even before knowing about these processes) FELT myself highly successful. I didn't know HOW, I just felt that I would be and I milked that feeling long before I took action. So, when I realized my fear around selling I immediately sought resources that could help me. A book on marketing one's services gave me the tools I needed and my confidence began to build. I saw myself successfully identifying possible clients, educating them about my services and how to reach me, and then letting those businesses decide if they would like to hire me. My job was to market / educate. This took the 'sales' pressure off, and I felt ready to move forward.
Within a few days, I was making cold-calls to area businesses who might need my services. Of my total list of 50 potential clients, 2 of them called me back to hire me then, and for years afterward. None of that would have happened had I not addressed what I feared, and pre-paved a positive outcome!
Know that you can make starting and growing your business easier using the tools I've shared here. You ARE capable of starting, running, and thriving with your business!
For the past decade I have specialized in working with female healing and creative solo- and entrepreneurs in various stages of starting or growing their businesses. If you've been struggling to start or build your creative or healing business, it doesn't have to be that way. You always have the choice, and help is available when you are ready for it.
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When I was younger, I loved a picture book called Chocolatina. It was about a girl named Chocolatina who loved chocolate more than anything, and her health teacher who insisted that you should only eat healthy foods and loved prunes the way Chocolatina loved chocolate.
The health teachers favorite saying was "You are what you eat," and one day Chocolatina wished that it would be true. The next day she woke up as a chocolate girl. As it turns out, being chocolate is no fun especially when you find out your health teacher is actually a chocoholic in disguise and she tries to eat you.
Now that i'm older and wiser, I've come up with a way that Chocolatina and her health teacher could have avoided all those problems, and actually formed quite a strong friendship. The thing is, prunes have gotten a bad rep for no reason. They're actually quite tasty, and even more tasty when you pair them with chocolate. Chocolate + prunes = absolutely delicious.
In today's recipe, I paired prunes with chocolate and with hazelnuts. There was seriously no way it could go wrong, and I was right, it didn't. This spread is sososo good. So good it could have even have brought Chocolatina and her health teacher together.
Chocolate Prune Hazelnut Spread
- 1 1/4 cup hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup prunes
- 1/4 cup extra dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 milk
- 1/4 cup honey
Preheat oven to 350F. Place nuts on baking sheet, and roast in oven for 6-8 minutes, until nuts are fragrant and the skins are splitting. Remove skin from as many nuts as possible and place in a food processor or vitamix. Blend on and off until nuts have formed a butter. Stop and scrape down the sides of the machine as necessary. Add remaining ingredients and blend until completely blended and smooth. Make sure there are no prune clumps. Transfer to a jar and store in fridge. Spread on toast or fruit, swirl into oatmeal, or simply eat off a spoon.
Revisited Recipe of the Day:
Honey Banana Almond Butter


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Exciting Road Trips in the 2017 Ford Fusion SE Sedan
Warm weather has arrived, and it's time to hit the road! If you have a few days or a free weekend coming up, why not take an afternoon drive or an overnight road trip? There are plenty of exciting destinations within short driving distances, and your Ford Dealer near Chicago has plenty of vehicles to get you there. Let's take a look at the 2017 Ford Fusion SE Sedan: it looks good, it's fun to drive, and huge discounts are available now through the end of May at Roesch Ford in Bensenville, IL.
Spacious, safe, and practical, this midsize family sedan will serve you well. When it first debuted on the market, it was an immediate hit with drivers, and now, five years later, it remains a popular choice for American families. The 2017 model offers the Sync3® infotainment system with smartphone-style menus and virtual buttons – just what you need to help you find your way to Geneva, Lake Delevan, or Starved Rock State Park. The new push-button ignition and rotary shifter free up space for useful cupholders and bins that provide easy-to-reach storage for your favorite take-alongs.
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The trip to Geneva, IL is an easy one-hour drive west. You'll find all sorts of outdoor restaurants that provide cozy spaces to enjoy a relaxing waterfront drink. Spending the night? Check out the delightful Herrington Inn. Stop in nearby St. Charles, too, where you can order refreshments on the huge outdoor patio at Salerno's on the Fox. But you might want to stay longer…the old-time paddle wheel boats drifting down the river are apt to make you linger!
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On October 14th, 2008, QANTAS flew their first Airbus A380, VH-OQA, into Perth as part of a nationwide publicity tour that took in all of the Australian state and territory capital cities. No self-respecting plane-spotter could resist taking the day off work and heading for the airport to see this mighty jet – after all, it's not every day that a new type of airliner comes to town.
Named 'Nancy Bird-Walton' after Qantas' first flight attendant, the aircraft flew in from Adelaide to perfect weather. These first photos were taken from Abernethy Road in Kewdale – enjoy!
The aircraft did a low-level pass over the city and along the coast before coming in to land on runway 03. This shot gives a real indication of just how huge the wings are on the A380.
The other impressive feature of the A380 is the size of the tail. In this shot you can clearly see the size of it relative to the rear door on the lower deck.
Very short finals for runway 03. Clearly visible here is the A380's undercarriage, which consists of 22 wheels. By comparison, the Boeing 747 has 18. Not visible in this shot is the traffic, which by this point had come to a virtual standstill. Local TV and radio stations had been broadcasting details of the aircraft's arrival, so people were taking to vantage points throughout the city and around the airport to see it. I don't think they were disappointed!
Taken from the domestic side of Perth Airport, and with the control tower in the shot, VH-OQA lifts off into the afternoon sun heading back to Sydney. The aircraft had been parked on the International Terminal side of the airport and a large crowd gathered to watch it depart. It was amazing just how quiet the take-off was – I don't know what the official stats are, but the A380 is significantly quieter than a 747, which will no doubt be good news for those people who live near busy airports.
So, that was it, Perth's first A380. All in all a great day out!


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Downtime is one of those things that we all fear. Some of us have more reason to fear it than others though. A shabby downtime page can lose you valuable traffic.
A few hours ago I decided to check in on a promising new blog I discovered recently. I wanted to see how it was doing and the new content.
That is, until I read the homepage:
"We'll be back very soon. Please hang in there."
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Thursday, 6 February 2014
Having served for several years on Kildare's county enterprise board, it is with a tinge of sadness that I see their dismantlement. Coming from a business background, it was great to work with those on the board, who had a get-up-and-go approach. Deputy Naughten referred to the administration costs of some boards, but there was a small staff on the Kildare board which used its funding well and purposefully, as can be seen in the number of jobs it generated in Kildare. My problem was with those county boards which did not use up their full allocation from Enterprise Ireland. Perhaps Deputy Naughten was referring to those counties which would have had higher administration costs. The three remaining staff on the enterprise board in Kildare will move to the newly formed LEO. I wish them all the best. Their initiative and drive was the reason so many jobs were created in Kildare through the enterprise board.
I often questioned my role as a board member. While sometimes I felt the board was just rubber-stamping projects, because there were representatives from the community, Enterprise Ireland, the agricultural sector and local businesses, inputs came from a good cross-section of the county's economy. I hope this kind of make-up will not be lost with the introduction of the enterprise offices. While I am saddened to see the county enterprise boards go, I welcome the new LEOs. One of our objectives when we set out in government was to use funding more smartly. Bringing the enterprise offices under the remit of the county councils gives a better and clearer objective as well as ensuring better value for money. The large administration costs associated with certain counties, which Deputy Naughten highlighted, will now be absorbed and funding will be utilised better within the county council system.
I am concerned, however, about the ability of various councils to drive enterprise, a point also raised by Deputy Naughten. In Kildare, we are fortunate to have personnel with drive and initiative on the enterprise board who will transfer to the LEOs. One example of this drive was the way they went about the youth and student enterprise awards. Through it, there was a focus on getting young people involved in enterprise at an early age. I am glad the youth entrepreneur scheme will be part of the LEOs, with ring-fenced funding made available for entrepreneurs under 25. I thank Celbridge Youth Group for highlighting this to me two years ago. In turn, I made a presentation to the Minister on this matter to have it included in the enterprise office set-up.
Will the Minister consider ring-fencing elements of the microenterprise loan fund scheme for young entrepreneurs? As I have argued before, a young entrepreneur might not have a credit rating or line, making it difficult for him or her to get funding from the banks. Many of these young entrepreneurs have good ideas that some of us who are older have had beaten out of us because of the amount of red tape associated with establishing one's business. While it is welcome that multinationals are locating in Ireland regularly, getting back on our feet will also be down to indigenous small and medium-sized businesses and young entrepreneurs who are full of enthusiasm. Accordingly, we should help them as much as we possibly can.
I always saw the county enterprise boards as the first stop for someone starting a business and a real source of funding on the ground. We must examine this in a broader sense and determine how much more we could use funding at enterprise level. Deputy Áine Collins is full of enthusiasm for mentoring start-up enterprises and the need for more of it. I am on for getting as many young people as possible to start businesses. I know matching funding is required from local authorities. If start-up indigenous companies and enterprises are the country's future, it is through the enterprise board that they will make their first contact with funding.
It will be their first port of call and they should be helped as much as possible. I again appeal to the Minister of State on the increase of funding in this regard.
Finally, as I stated earlier, I wholeheartedly welcome the much smarter use of available funds, as well as the pulling together under a single umbrella of all start-ups, and those which are going beyond the start-up phase, in order that they can get assistance wherever possible within the local authorities. I appeal to the local authorities to embrace this development and not to be fearful of it because this is a real opportunity for them to become actively involved in their local business communities. Local authorities have stood back from so doing for a number of years as they focused solely on garnering money from this group of entrepreneurs and business people. It is vitally important that local authorities embrace this opportunity and take it on board with the same enthusiasm some of the staff members of the enterprise boards who are being transferred to the LEOs have had for a number of years. I thank the Minister of State for bringing forward this proposal. I again thank the Minister, Deputy Bruton, for taking on board youth entrepreneurship, which is an excellent idea. I will be supporting this Bill.


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The Assistant by Smortz
The Big Apple
This is in response to Calypso's and Sugar0o's 'Around the World' challenge. The first location is New York City. This first chapter is a bit off, because I really misunderstood the challenge, but I tweaked it… and… well… I promise Chapter 2, wherever and whenever it may be, will be better.
This story will only be updated when a new location for the challenge is released.
Disclaimer: I do not own any characters in the anime/manga InuYasha.
Chapter 1
Location: New York City
Kagome's finger pressed down on the button once more. The shutter clicked as it captured another memory hostage. It would now be forever in her grasp. She grinned as she looked at the digital screen, checking to make sure the picture was acceptable. It was a bit dark, but flash photography wasn't accepted in this place.
She gasped when she entered the next corridor. This castle, mansion, was amazing. Built in the nineteen thirties by a man who started his very own, national newspaper, who had a love for both history and art, the mansion was decorated with antiques from Greek and Rome mythology all the way to Egyptian tombs. Of course, they were all protected by their individual display cases.
Someone cleared their throat, and she looked up to find the tour guide giving her an annoyed look. He had obviously been waiting for her attention before he dove into the lecture once more. "Mr. Tish has over thirty thousand different antiques from as early as New Kingdom in Egyptian history," he explained. "However, Mr. Tish is most notably known for the use of an item that we would usually gather into one giant piece – gold. Instead of keeping gold together, he has it spread around the house. If you look in the grout between the tiles – gold – it is even at the bottom of his pool. Mr. Tish always said that 'gold makes a home warm and inviting', could you believe that?"
Kagome tried to disguise the sudden jealousy and hate for the man at such a notion. Warm and inviting? I'm sure your slaves and servants didn't feel that way at all, she thought aloud as she snapped another picture. Her eyes wandered to the tiles in the wall though. Sure enough, sparkling, golden nuggets were engrained within it. He must have made his wife really happy, Kagome added to her thoughts.
"Please keep up with the group, Ms. Higurashi," the voice pulled her out of her envious thoughts. She turned around to stare at their guide, her defenses sounding her alarm system. This man was the worse. He was too pushy, obviously he was just as envious as she was, and the way he acted showed it. He wanted the tour to be over as soon as it had begun, so that he wouldn't have to explain how this newspaper CEO had become an overnight million and used his money to build a castle looking over the city like some egotistical jerk.
"Listen, buddy," Kagome growled out. She knew she shouldn't be yelling at her teacher's aid. After all, this was a field trip she had agreed to go on with the rest of her history class. "If I want to take a picture, I'm going to take a picture! I probably won't ever be here again."
The man bristled. His shoulders tensed, fingers curling to make tight fists. "Ms. Higurashi, your photographic moments are stalling the rest of the tour!" He argued, pointing to the massive group of bored students. Kagome could have sworn she saw one of them drool.
She rolled her eyes, stepping forward to join the group. The man huffed, obviously pleased that he had won the battle. Not the war, creep. Kagome added in her mind as she began to follow the group into the gardens. Flowers were surrounded a large lake with lily pads decorating the surface. Large, Greek vases were on the corners of each pathways and she grinned when the delectable fragrances began to caress her nose.
"Now, this garden was made in honor of his wife after she succumbed to illness and died in nineteen thirty-four, only three years after this establishment had been built. Their children still live here and take care of the gardens in their parents' memory..." The words slowly went fuzzy in Kagome's mind. Her hand reached out, but she remembered the rules. She couldn't touch anything. Wearing a pout, she brought her hand back to her side and turned to walk back along the group.
I bet Rin and Shippo would have a field day here, Kagome thought sadly as she remembered the two children from the feudal era. She sighed as she looked up at the sky. It had almost been heartbreaking when she had gone through the well two years ago. She had been so excited to return after three years of the modern era. However, she had awoken from that blissfully sweet dream in math class.
Now, she had grownup. She had realized that Inuyasha was her first love- first crush, but she had to move on. She needed to get over the fact that she had completed her duty in the feudal era, and focus her skills on completed her duties in the modern era. She needed to complete college, and find a job. She nodded her head as her motivation pumped through her.
She gasped when that same head was thrown back into reality. A child ran in front of her, and she jumped to the side to avoid the oncoming collision. Her knee came in contact with one of those million dollar vases. "No!" She shouted as they both fell to the ground.
Her head came in contact with the ground, and she watched in slow motion as the vase shattered before her eyes. I just broke a million dollar vase! She screamed in her head. Why couldn't it have been me that shattered?
"Higurashi!" The teacher aid screamed in horror. Kagome winced as she pushed herself off, staring at the bloody mess on her knee. She had worn a fluffy skirt that dropped down below her knees. Why couldn't I have worn pants? She lectured herself.
"S-Sorry," she whispered with a pout. Her heart was beating rapidly though. She realized that she really had just shattered a Greek, antique vase. She slammed a hand against her forehead, groaning at what that meant. "Oh my god, what did I do!?" She shouted.
When she opened her eyes once more, her heart died. She watched in horror as the little girl that had caused the accident walked over, but not alone. This time, she was with someone. Her small hand was tucked neatly into a rather large one. The man stood at a surprisingly tall, six-foot height. The suit he wore made Kagome fear his identity. However, those weren't the things that bothered her the most. No, it was the long, silvery smooth hair pulled back in a low ponytail. A few long bangs framed his face and flowed down the front of his black jacket. Additionally, there were two, glowing ambers staring at her as if she had grown another head.
Kagome soon realized that her out-of-control miko powers were rising to the surface at the demon presence she hadn't felt in so long. Then it all clicked into place. "Y-You're the egotistical jerk that uses gold in their grout, Sesshoumaru!" She shouted angrily, pointing in accusatory finger in his direction. "You really hate us don't you, coming into our world and… and taking it over with your-your beautiful garden and giant castle. It's New York for god's sake! Couldn't you have just stayed in Japan!?" She ranted. She had no idea where the words had come from.
Maybe it was the fact that she had run into someone from the feudal era. Maybe, she was just angry that this mansion was so beautiful and to realize a demon was behind it made it that much worse. She didn't know, but she didn't appreciate the laughter that erupted from the man before her.
Instead of responding to her, he turned to the teacher aid. "Carry on with the tour, I will take this woman to deal with the matter at hand," he explained. Without waiting for Kagome to reply, he reached down to grab her hand, effectively pulled her up and dragged her into the direction he'd come from. "My father is Sesshoumaru. I am his son, Masataro."
A navy blue suburban came into her vision at the bottom of the stairs. She remembered the tour bus stopping there, but it was nowhere in sight now. "Wait, where are we going?" Kagome asked warily.
He huffed at her, reminding her once more of his father. "I am taking you to see my father, who owns this estate. If you do not want to settle this matter, I could always just charge you for the vase and we can go our separate ways. However, because of your relationship with my father, I figured you might want to… ask for some sort of substitute payment."
Kagome gulped when she found that her curiosity was too much for her. "H-How much was it?" She found herself asking as she watched him open the door for her. The little girl climbed in and he buckled her safely into the seat before standing up and staring at her with the piercing orbs.
Kagome realized that there really was a difference. These weren't as cold as Sesshoumaru's. They were friendlier and light. His jaw was more feminine and he had this lazy, amused smile on his face. "I believe that it had been appraised to be worth seven million," he paused when he saw Kagome's mouth fall open. He then figured he would pity her. "However, seeing that my daughter was part of the cause, I will tell my father to keep it below three million, and I will pay the rest on her behalf."
"T-Three million!? That's how low you could go!? It was only about a foot in diameter!" Kagome shouted angrily.
He drummed his fingers on the car door as he shrugged his shoulders. "Seven, or three million," he added, "the choice is up to you."
Groaning loudly, Kagome slid into the back seat of the car, ignoring the grin on the child's face. "You're enjoying this aren't you?" She growled out in annoyance. The girl only giggled with excitement, pointing at her father as she gurgled out a few words. "Shouldn't she be talking at this age?" Kagome asked.
"Demons grow physically faster, but their mental development is still a bit slow. We expect words out of her any day now," he added as he sank into the passenger seat and nodded for his driver to go. Kagome watched as he glimpsed at her in the rear view mirror.
"What is it?" She asked pointedly, not liking the weird glint that was in his eyes. She watched the car descend the wavy roads and arrive at the base of the mountain. The museum was packed with cars during the busy season of summer. All the while, she waited for him to respond.
"Y-You aren't at all like he described you," he answered. He cleared his throat at the way she raised her eyebrows in response. "He said that you were a stupid human that traveled with my uncle. He also said that you were kind and caring, not a selfish bone in your small body."
Kagome blinked, a blush rising to her cheeks. Sesshoumaru had really said that about her to his son? She cleared her throat. "I-I didn't expect that," she muttered. "The first time I met your father he tried to kill me with this poison gas."
To her surprise, he laughed. "Yes, he told us that as well," he added before he pushed the car door open. He gathered his daughter out of the car while Kagome exited, following him into the bustling museum at the base of his home. "He also told us that you were from the future and that we might sense you in Japan…"
Kagome could only give a shocked nod as she followed them into an elevator. She watched him pick up his daughter, cradling him against her side while she nuzzled his neck. He swiped a card key against the panel and the elevator began to lower them down to a private floor.
The doors opened, exposing a silent hallway filled with offices, staff rooms, and lockers. The concrete flooring was hard against her right foot, and she realized that she might have sprained it in the fall. Her knee was still bleeding, the droplets rolling down her shins. The adrenaline had begun to fade from her blood and she was beginning to feel the stinging.
A door opened, and she paused to watch Sesshoumaru make his entry. He always knew how to make an entrance, she thought inwardly. He leaned against the doorframe. His hair had been cut into a bob with his bangs longer than the rest of his hair. He wore a black, collared shirt. The long sleeves had been rolled up to his elbows and the top button was undone. The denim jeans seemed to fit his lower half nicely, the only slightly tight, boot-cut pants exposing the socks he was wearing. His ankles were crossed.
He had an intrigued look in his eyes, guarded by frameless glasses that were low on his nose. His mouth was in a thin line and he stared at her with a series of unknown emotions in his eyes. "You're bleeding."
She swallowed, ignoring the sudden burst of desire and want her female hormones unleashed. She stared into his amber eyes through his glasses. Then, she stated dumbly, "I-I broke your vase."
One of his silvery eyebrows rose in curiosity. "My vase?" he asked, folding those muscular arms over his chest. Those lips turned into a lazy smile, identical to his son's. "Come into my office," he called out, even as he disappeared inside.
Kagome followed the son and daughter in. She watched in fascination as the daughter jumped up into his lap, watching as a grin spread along his lips as he gave her a hug. "I have a strange idea that you are involved somehow," he thought aloud as he stared at the girl. She only gave a toothy smile and he ruffled her hair.
He then looked up to her, gesturing with a flick of his wrist for her to sit down. "What happened?" He asked, looking to his son. Kagome was somewhat put-off, afraid his son would put the blame all on her.
Masataro cleared his throat before he spoke. "Her class is doing a field trip. They were in the gardens when… when Gin attacked," he explained. "I think she was trying to tackle Kagome, and when Kagome stepped out of the way, she fell and knocked over one of your Greek vases."
Kagome jumped in her seat when Sesshoumaru released a snort. This was too foreign to her. Just five years ago she had been shocked he had a human girl in his care. She had been shocked that he had even smiled one time. Now, he was laughing and grinning. "Wait a second!" She shouted, holding her hands up in the air as she stood up. "T-This is another dream, isn't it? I fell asleep on the bus, right?"
They merely blinked at her, staring at her as if she'd said something stupid. Sesshoumaru cleared his throat. "You're still as childish as you were back then," he mumbled as he began to look through a drawer.
Kagome narrowed her eyes at her. "Back then to me was five years ago," she returned, almost angry to be called a child. Her fingers tightened as memories came back to haunt her. She had been sent back to cram school, being accused of skipping out on high school for being childish. She hated the rumors, wanting to tell them that she may have saved humanity, but knowing she couldn't.
"It was seven million eight hundred and thirty-three thousand dollars," Sesshoumaru words broke through her memories, and she looked up at him in shock. He then cleared his throat, "However, because Gin was involved, we're willing to drop it down to three million."
His son entered the conversation. "I told her that because of your relationship you might be able to work something out," Masataro broke in. Kagome saw the worried look in his eyes, and realized that he may have lied to her.
She winced. Three million dollars, she had to do the math in her head. Three million dollars… that's like… eighty million yen! "I-I don't have that money," she whispered out in defeat, leaning over the desk. "I'm really sorry I broke your vase, I-I could advertise for you. You could paint my car or… or whatever."
Sesshoumaru blinked at her, and she saw his nose twitch as he brought up whatever he had been digging into his drawer for. A first-aid box was now in his hands and he walked around the desk, dropping to his knees in front of her and popping the box open. "I am not interested in your car, but I do need a new assistant. On my pay, a decade as my assistant should pay it off."
He knew he was being mean to her. In fact, his son had been right; because of the situation, he would have just let her off the hook. After all, she had defeated the great hanyou Naraku and cleansed the world of the Shikon Jewel. However, she was just too amusing, in his chair with the worried expression and watery eyes.
Sesshoumaru tried to contain himself. To be honest, ever since she left, his life had been boring. There were no more fights with his half-brother, or jewel shards to find. Rin had been his new source of amusement but then it had grown to grief when she had passed away like all humans do. Then, he had forced himself to mate with a demoness. Masataro being born from the bond as well as another son named Genjiro. After that, he had lived for his boys.
When his mate had died after he had built this fortress in the 'free' country, he had almost been relieved. They had never loved each other. They had agreed that they would live for their children and if they found a different partner to sleep with, they would deal with it when the time came. Fortunately, she had been the first one to give in.
Sesshoumaru had almost been relieved when she left his bed for another. He no longer had to put up a fake façade when he was in his private bedroom. He was now alone once more at night. When she had died, his next mission would be to countdown the days until he could see the miko. Without knowing, she had snuck into his life, giving him the only source of amusement and entertainment that he thrived on.
The sudden softness of her skin brought him out of his memories. He bit his tongue when his fingers wrapped around her calf. Her legs were long and enchanting, but the trait he really enjoyed was their muscular aspect. She had definitely gotten muscular from her adventures in his time, and her legs had been proof of that. Remembering what he was supposed to be doing, he grabbed some antiseptic wipe and began to clean the wound.
"A decade?" She asked quietly under her breath. She then groaned in frustration. "First, I go back in time to shatter a jewel, and then I go back into my time to shatter your vase!" She exclaimed, stomping her other foot against the ground. Sesshoumaru couldn't hold back the chuckle at seeing her perspective.
"I was always fond of that trait of yours," he mused. He looked up to see her staring at him. A flush was on her cheeks and she pressed her legs tighter against each other because of her skirt. A questioning gaze was upon her eyes and he elaborated. "You were always clumsy."
Kagome's flush turned into a magnificent cherry color. Sesshoumaru gave her a small smile before he reached into the box to search for a band-aid. "What about a year?" He asked as he tore through the band-aid wrapped and began to stretch it over her lower knee.
"A year?" She repeated. Kagome blinked at him as he stood up and wandered back to his seat. "A year and then I'm free of the debt?" She asked in awe. There was no way that a year's salary could makeup for damages. Even the decade of work wouldn't be enough. She wouldn't overlook the gift though, "I would only be your assistant? I was a secretary for a while at a magazine office."
"Yes, you will accompany me on trips, answer my calls, organize my files, send out my messages, all that jazz," he explained. Kagome watched as he entwined his fingers and set his elbows on the top of the desk, leaning over them to look at her over his glasses. "I would speak to your history teacher about it being an internship. He can transfer you into an online class," he added.
Kagome gulped. It sounded too easy. "I-I don't want to miss out on the trips and lectures. History is my major, Lord Sesshoumaru."
"Tish," Sesshoumaru corrected, not missing the amusement in his son's eyes. "You can call me, Mr. Tish." He stood up and began to tuck his folders into a messenger bag, setting his laptop in the front pocket as he added. "I am the most important being in the world of History, isn't that why you're here? To look upon my historically-based foundation is a great history lesson, is it not?" He added. "You won't miss any lectures, I will make sure that wherever we go I explain the history in detail to you," he teased.
Kagome flushed once more, giving a nod and standing up. His eyes widened when she offered her hand and gave him a warm smile. "I will be your business assistant for one year, Mr. Tish," she agreed. Sesshoumaru inwardly groaned. Even his fake last name sounded so good off her lips. "When do we start?" She asked.
He looked to his son, saw the discreet nod Masataro sent back. Grinning, he stated. "Now. I am on my way into the city, you will accompany me there. Masataro will explain your absence to your guide and get in contact with your professor."
He saw the blank expression that came over her face. Inwardly, he let the evil devil inside him do a victory dance. Smiling, he handed her his messenger bag. "Side pocket is the planner. Next to it, the cell phone," he explained. Not giving her a chance to back down, him and his son left the room.
Kagome was instantly right behind them, running into the elevator as the doors began to close. To his surprise, she remained quiet, but he could tell by the way her mouth twitched from side to side that she was deep in thought. She remained like that even as they parted from Masataro and his daughter. They began to leave the backdoors of the museum where a large hangar entered their site. That's when she spoke. "Is that seriously a helicopter?"
Sesshoumaru couldn't help the smile that surfaced on his face. He watched as two employers pushed open the door and the black helicopter come into sight. "You don't like it? It cost me a fortune," he let out.
Kagome snorted, "You spent almost eight million on a vase, I doubt you'd hold back on a helicopter. I figured you'd be more of a private jet type of man, with the flight assistants and all."
Sesshoumaru tried to picture such a thing, but shook his mind free of the thoughts as he boarded the back of the chopper and waited for the pilot to start the motor. Kagome buckled herself in, and he didn't miss the scent of fear in the air. "Have you ever been in one?" He asked. All he got was a shake of her head before she reached into his messenger bag and opened his planner up.
They remained silent for the ride. Sesshoumaru was satisfied with watching her delve into his schedule. Part of him felt guilty for forcing her into it, but another part loved it, secretly enjoying the sudden change in his usually boring life. Of course he had his children and grand children, but it just wasn't the same as having this miko causing trouble.
He thought back to her words. It had only been five years ago to her. He sighed and shook his head. To him, it had been centuries of waiting, and he hated himself for being so lonely because of it. His golden eyes gazed upon her form once more. His eyes starting at the black flip-flips she wore, to the cute and fluffy brown skirt that fell over her knees. The white blouse upped her torso and the sleeves were saggy against her shoulders, almost falling off of them. She looked beautiful in an adorable way.
She looked up when the chopper began to lower itself, swaying as it tried to pinpoint its landing spot. "Where are we?" She asked even as she stared out the window and looked over all the large skyscrapers and complexes. She had just come from his old home, now his son's, which was in the rural hills above this large city. Now, she was overwhelmed with the smells and sights. She covered her eyes as the sun blinded her from its reflection in one of the adjacent building's windows.
"Your job will start here, Kagome," Sesshoumaru stated over the sound of the dying helicopter engine. "In the Big Apple," he added, holding her hand as he pulled her into his building headquarters, located in the dead center of the bustling New York City.


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Exploring Amish Country, Indiana
Anyone who has an RV knows that things break. Lucky for us someone had the great idea to build a dwelling on a chassis with wheels so it could be driven down the road. But, this movable house is bound to have problems just like a stationary house…and even more so when you hit dilapidated roads in desperate need of repair.
May 2017 marked the end of our 2-year warranty on our Entegra Coach motorhome so it was time to go back to the factory in Middlebury, Indiana for a few service items we had and our Post-Delivery Inspection (PDI). (Entegra Coach conducts a pre-delivery and post-delivery inspection to ensure that all of the coach is operating correctly). So in addition to our items, Entegra found a few items on the PDI that we didn't know about. Always thankful when someone fixes things for us for free!
Back to the real reason for writing this blog. What do you do when your coach is in service for a week in Elkhart County and you are left homeless starting at 6:30 am until 3 pm? Don't worry we found plenty to do in the towns of Shipshewana, Bristol, Elkhart, Goshen, and Middlebury.
Day 1, Shipshewana.
Start your day in Amish Country at the famous Rise 'n Roll Bakery where they make amazing apple fritters and cinnamon covered donuts affectionately known as "Amish Crack." Why the name? Because everyone who tries it becomes addicted. (By the way the fritters freeze very well!) In downtown Shipshewana is the Menno-Hof information center which tells the story of Amish and Mennonite people through multimedia and presentations, interactive exhibits, and colorful displays. A visit to this facility will really enlighten and educate you on the culture, religious beliefs, and daily living of Amish and Mennonite people. Well worth it.
Lunch at the Blue Gate Restaurant and Bakery is a great place to settle into a plate of home-style Amish food. Famous for their fried chicken but the beef or chicken with homemade noodles is also a meal to fill you up – all of which we highly recommend. Before you leave, wander into their bakery where you will be tempted with fresh baked goods and sweets that send a salivating aroma through the air.
After lunch meander down N. Harrison and Morton Streets where you will all kinds of boutiques, antique stores, and stores selling homemade jams and jellies. The Davis Mercantile in downtown Shipshewana has over 20 stores and a very impressive 1906 Gustaf Dentzel carousel which is beautifully restored and one of Betsy's favorite since she loves carousel art. If quilting is your thing, you will definitely want to stop in the Mercantile and visit Lolly's Fabrics and Quilts where thousands of fabrics are available for purchase and beautiful quilts are for sale.
A walk on the Pumpkinvine Trail was a daily occurrence for us. The old railroad has been paved and stretches from Shipshewana to Goshen spanning some 17 miles. It is a great way for us, and Spirit, to get some exercise and burn off some of the numerous calories we seem to consume while here. The trail is accessible by many public parking lots and meanders through woodlots and farmlands. It is a nice way to enjoy the Amish countryside and see the picturesque farms.
Day 2, Shipshewana.
Head back to Shipshewana for a day of shopping and more eating. The Shipshewana Trading Place Auction and Flea Market is the Mid-west's largest of its kind boasting over 900 vendors with every type of merchandise imaginable. For serious shoppers and bargain hunters this could be an all-day event. The other interesting things that go on here are the weekly horse and livestock auctions.
Now that we've shopped and walked for a bit, let's move onto food. Adjacent to the flea market is Yoder's Meat and Cheese Company who's slogan is "Wholesome Goodness from the Farm." The shop has over 150 cuts of meat from a variety of animals, jams and jellies, noodles, canned goods, and over 80 varieties of cheese. Many of the cheeses and cured meats are available to sample. Since I am a cheese and beef jerky fan, it is my practice to always keep a cooler in the car so I can load up their products.
Another fun store to visit is E & S Sales. This is a bulk foods store that has great bargains and is just fun to walk around. You can find lots of baking ingredients like flours, nuts, chocolates, and fillings. This is going to sound really weird coming from someone who spent time in the culinary field, but we really liked their canned beef. It tastes like a roast that you spent hours braising. I use the tender meat in all kinds of soups, shepherds pie, and for steak sandwiches. They also have wonderful homemade breads and hand pies. But if you are looking for baked soft goodness in the form of twisted salted bread….walk across the street to Ben's Pretzels. Definitely a favorite of ours where we are repeat customers…usually in consecutive days.
Wait, you are not done eating yet! Head south out of downtown Shipshewana to Yoder Popcorn. If you like popcorn, this is the place for you. You arrive to a warm greeting and a warmer bag of popcorn to sample. Once you start eating you will be hooked and as you walk around the store reading labels you will be amazed at all of the different varieties. Have you ever heard of "tiny tender," "large red," "baby blue," "sunburst," or "ladyfinger?" You can either buy the kernels and cook them the old fashion way in a pot with oil or opt for the microwave packs like we do. Yoder's prides themselves that all the corn comes from within a 100-mile radius.
Day 3, Middlebury and Bristol
After sitting around the comfortable Entegra lounge for a few hours, we decided it was time to explore a new place so we drove 10 minutes to Bonneyville Mill County Park in the nearby town of Bristol. The mill was not in operation at the time of our visit in late April but the mill is part of a county park with hiking trails and picnic areas. The Bonneyville Mill is the oldest continuously operating grist mill in Indiana and has been producing high quality flour for over 150 years. The park has over five miles of trails that take you through wooded areas, meadows, wetlands, and along side the Little Elkhart River (much to Spirits joy).
After the mill, it's back to downtown Middlebury for a delicious lunch at 41 Degrees North. Here a burger and glass of porter have become my favorite. We usually hit this place a couple of times while we are in town and really like the food and atmosphere. Another plus, they have a full-service bar. (FYI…The town of Shipshewana is dry so don't expect to get a glass of wine with your dinner…or lunch.) I mentioned earlier that I like cheese, right? Well, just down the road from Middlebury is Guggisberg Cheese where samples are plentiful and the many cheese varieties delicious. They have windows into the factory where you can catch a glimpse of cheese being made.
While downtown a fun place to visit is The Old Creamery Antiques for a super cool eclectic mix of antiques. We spent a good 45 minutes walking around this place that has everything from automotive to dairy paraphernalia (after all, it really was a creamery up until the 1970's). What we really like is that the place is filled with antiques and not lots of junk or crafts and it's open on Sunday when most other places are closed.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Entegra Coach offers tours of the factory in the afternoon. If you have never taken a factory tour to see how RV's are built, you should. It is fascinating! Elkhart County is known as the "RV Capital of the World" so there are some two dozen factories to visit. In addition to Entegra Coach, we have taken tours offered by Newmar, Jayco, and Dynamax. The tours are very informative and helpful to prospective buyers and a great way to learn about quality and build differences between manufacturers.
Day 4, Elkhart.
You have to go to the RV/MH Museum and Hall of Fame…even if you are not an RV'er. This 100,000 square-foot facility boasts hundreds of really cool vintage RVs. For an earlier more detailed blog post regarding this museum click here.
There are two good burger joints in Elkhart – Miles Lab Burger Bar and Hennies. Any place that touts itself as "burger bar" is definitely a draw for us. Hennies is a bit more of a dive with lounge feel but the burgers are delicious and it is no wonder they were written up in our favorite book (Hamburger America) that highlights the best burgers across the country. Miles Lab has an interesting story. The owner is the great-great grandson of Dr. Franklin Miles who founded Miles Medical Company in 1884 whose headquarters were located in Elkhart. The lab was very successful and is credited with famous products such as Alka-Seltzer. The restaurant walls are smartly decorated with interesting historic photographs and advertisements pertaining to Miles Lab and their pharmaceutical success.
If you are like us and have a dog in the car most of the time, head downtown Elkhart where a myriad of paved walkways lead you around downtown parks and walkways along the St. Joseph River. It is also a good way to burn off your burger calories and let your Labrador retriever get wet.
Day 5, Goshen.
Downtown Goshen centers around the Historic Courthouse Square. On the grounds is an interesting police booth dating back to the late 1930's famous for the Great Depression but also coined the Gangster Era. The tiny octagonal booth was strategically placed on a street corner within view of three banks so an officer was in clear site, and shooting range, of them. No bank robberies here.
Hungry and thirsty? Lets talk food and drink in Goshen. Goshen Brewing Company is a great place to grab a bite to eat and sample some of their handcrafted twelve great beers. One restaurant we never miss on a visit to the area is Venturi. This place has the most amazing Neapolitan-style pizzas and tasty salads. It's easy to see why it was voted by Esquire's readers top 15 most life changing pizza in the nation and one of Yelp's Top 50 restaurants in the state of Indiana. Fair warning – the restaurant is very small and popular so plan your visit at odd times or you may have to wait…but it is worth it in our opinion.
One of Goshen's oldest and most famous establishments is Olympia Candy Kitchen. Since 1912 this place has been affectionately known as the "Sweetest Place in Town." It was originally a soda fountain but today this locally-owned shop serves up breakfast, lunch, and an assortment of hand-dipped candies made from scratch. Other claims-to-fame for this place: they served at the Inaugural Balls of Ronald Reagan and George Bush. Speaking of soda fountains…there is also the South Side Soda Shop and Diner where you can get malts, shakes and over 50 varieties of pies. (Remember the Pumpkinvine Trail goes through Goshen too in case you opt for dessert!)
We have always enjoyed our time in this area of northern Indiana. The surrounding Amish farms are peaceful and we love pulling into the grocery store where horse and buggies are parked along side us. Yes, having service to our coach can be an inconvenience when you live in it full-time but it is a part of traveling and we make the best of it. Even if you don't need to come to the area for RV service, consider coming anyway for a visit.
(This blog is dedicated to Peg who reminded us we were very behind on writing blog posts.)


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Monday, 30 June 2008
F**k Off
The replacement of O-levels with GCSEs was the work of the same Prime Minister who refused to recognise the Muzorewa-Smith Government, instead clearing the way for the Chinese-backed Robert Mugabe by holding out for one so much better, the Soviet-backed Joshua Nkomo.
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- Anonymous1 July 2008 at 09:52
You're not entitled. You won't get a pass mark with 7.5%.ReplyDelete
You'll get something, that's the point of GCSE. Even a G is a pass.ReplyDelete
But something like eleven or twelve per cent of each year group leaves without even so much as one GCSE grade G. Give that a moment to sink in.
- Anonymous1 July 2008 at 17:40
Whatever happened to the mass education of the working classes, to break the bourgeois stronghold on the most valuable social good of all - education?ReplyDelete
Instead, we have this kind of thing, the latest petty-bourgeois strategy to keep the working classes down, by encouraging them to wallow in a kind of culture and communication that is inherently inferior.
How many of NuLab's decision makers and camp followers are public school educated? How long has their attempt been to level downwards the whole state educational sector, while leaving the independent sector intact and indeed thriving?
If there is one thing that our social leadership, from the BBC on down, clearly shows, is that they love to see the lower classes stay low - as low as they possibly can; The Royle Family is their notion of what they should be like.
A really educated son of a single mother or of a long-term unemployed couple would upset their preconceptions, poor darlings.


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