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I started reading the Bible at a fairly young age. I got bits and pieces of its message from a vacation Bible school my parents sent me to as a little girl and around 10 years old, I started reading it almost everyday.
I remember being fascinated by it.
I would read pages and pages, picking up some stuff, but mostly consumed by its mystery. When I came across verses and passages that made absolutely no sense to me, I would feel challenged.
My salvation experience as a little girl was so profound, my challenges never caused me to question God's love for me.
As far back as I can remember, I've always believed God loves everyone and that He is good and kind.
I've always believed, when in doubt over certain passages in scripture, my limited understanding was typically the problem, not God's goodness. For some divine reason, that has never left me. So when bad things happen…
God is still good and kind.
As life happened, though I never questioned God's goodness, I definitely questioned mine.
I would do something bad and to make up for it, I would then do something really good.
And if I did something really bad, I would get my little butt down to the alter and get re-saved, usually with the congregation singing the song Just As I Am.
Going to the alter to get re-saved seemed to keep me on the good path a little longer.
I had no idea in my preteen and teenage years, I already needed therapy.
I will never forget the day I was lying on our couch with my mom crying because my step-dad had just told me it was my fault he and my mom were divorcing. My mom comforted and reassured me that wasn't true but I eventually got up and proclaimed,
"Mom! can you please get our family help?!"
Her reply still echoes in my memory, "We can't afford to get help."
I walked away yelling, "When I grow up, I am going to help people for free!"
My little girl heart had no understanding people wouldn't help you unless you paid them. Of course, my mom was only thinking of professional counseling at the time and was unaware there were people in our community who would have helped us if we would have asked. It's also true that we were mostly unaware of just how much help we needed.
What I know is, throughout my wild childhood ride, God often felt near.
Through my goodness, by badness, my distractedness, my outright rebellion and the very real wounds that compounded over time, God offered me His help.
He offered me help in more ways than I could possibly fit in a blog under 1,000 words…the teachers, the friends, the experiences of His Spirit, His Word, camps, pets, songs, nature, pain, adoption…just to name a few.
No matter how far away I tried to get, He would remind me He loved me and wasn't letting go…I seriously could write a full memoir on the many rescues of a God whose patient love goes beyond the ends of the earth.
But today I really want to share a little gem in scripture that jumped out to me this morning. It's found in one of my favorite chapters of the Bible. (For real) Romans 11:24:
"For if you were cut off from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and were grafted contrary to nature into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these who are the natural branches be grafted into their own olive tree?"
It can be so easy to read scriptures and passages like this with a sense of detachment as they speak of both Jews and Gentiles in relation to Christ and how that is made possible. It's one of those passages you read and say, "I just trust You, Jesus. I really don't need to understand this."
But then you read it again on an early September morning and He speaks. What He speaks reveals more of your journey and God's kindness to "graft us into a covenant with His Son."
Not based on how good we've been but His goodness. His goodness to adopt us into His family…
I came into the family of God as a wild child. I was an adopted kid who came with trauma.
But trauma never has the final say for God's kids. God's love never fails. I didn't say that first, He did.
God is tenacious, more tenacious than we think we are sometimes.
His love knows no boundaries. It finds us, rescues us and continues to pursue us as we begin to look more and more like the blessing He makes us as His children.
God's children are blessings…sometimes it just takes time to scrape off the lies to get to the truth. But once we begin to see Him and believe Him, once we rest in His love just because of who we are, we begin to look like who we really are.
Never fully arriving but getting closer until…
"Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him because we will see Him just as He is." 1 John 3:2
Do you see it in this verse? The word BECAUSE can explain many of our journeys in God. We become like Him to the degree that we see Him. And just to keep us all humble, no one sees Him in all the fullness of His glory until He appears again. My prayers have become pretty simple these days…more specific, but more simple and centered on the predominate cry of my heart…"Jesus, let me see You."
If God has given you the desire to be adopted into His family, you are becoming like your Father.
You are being cultivated in the soil of faith, grace, truth, mercy and His stubborn love for you.
Some of us come into God's family with more bumps and bruises, but the wounds we come with, will be healed. Sometimes we do things that delay our healing, but God knows how to get us back on the healing path. We eventually see that our fig leaves have been removed and we are clothed with priestly garments.
There are others of us who come into God's family thinking we deserve to be adopted because we perceive our goodness and performance as proof we are worthy of God's love. Though we believe, we have not yet seen the magnitude of His mercy, nor understood the price that had to be paid for our adoption. We struggle to rest in God's love and acceptedness because it's always tied to our performance.
To all of us, I pray we see Jesus as much as we can today. I pray that as we see Him, we take a deep breath and say, "Thank You. You did for me what I could never do on my own."
And speaking of "seeing Jesus," He doesn't live in buildings, or temples, or holy places. Though we might experience Him in those places, He is found in babies, children, nature, solitude, our workplaces, our schools, and everywhere. Just ask Him to open your eyes today and see what happens! And I'd love to hear about it if you care to share. 🙂


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A Woman's Guide To Living The Abundant Life
In her debut book, Gladys Famoriyo fearlessly tackles the growing issue of women carrying emotional baggage.
It is a fact! On our journeys in life, we all experience challenges or situations that may result in hurt, pain, disappointment, grief and separation, leaving many of us emotionally battered, bruised and wounded. Often busy with our endless to-do lists, hats to wear, goals and busy schedules, many of us opt to bury our heads in the sand, trying our best to get on with life.
To hide our issues, we wear a mask, try to look the part and show up each day. To cope, we adopt precarious coping methods (e.g. comfort eating, retail therapy, busyness, drugs, alcohol, sex, etc.). So, it is no surprise many of us are falling apart at the seams.
Like Gladys experienced, you might look successful on the outside, seemingly having your act together. But the fact is your unresolved issues are sabotaging the great stuff in your life. Each day you show up, they show up too. Unbeknown to you, they are calling the shots of your life, influencing your decisions and choices (to mention a few).
And so, Overcoming Emotional Baggage has been written for women, who quite frankly, want to ditch their baggage for good.Overcoming Emotional Baggage will help you:
1) Become consistently aware of your emotional state and its impact on your life.
2) Live a more abundant and balanced life.
3) Start you on your journey to tackling self-defeating, unhealthy and/or self-destructive attitudes, beliefs and behaviours.
4) Get rid of inner turmoil and conflict.
Overcoming Emotional Baggage is a superb book packed with practical, no-nonsense insights, Christian principles and teaching, along with exercises. Applicable for individual use or small groups, Overcoming Emotional Baggage promotes emotional restoration, wellbeing and 'baggage-free' living.


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163 Spadina Ave., TorontoStylish yet serene space from highly regarded chef Patrick Kriss. The restaurant features a tasting menu (generally five courses, with
163 Spadina Ave., TorontoStylish yet serene space from highly regarded chef Patrick Kriss. The restaurant features a tasting menu (generally five courses, with
1454 Dundas St. W., TorontoChef Michael Hunter has both the name and the (cooking) game for his, well, game meat–focused restaurant. Menu focuses on
287 Roncesvalles Ave., TorontoA full-service butcher shop by day; protein-powered snack bar by night. Small plates menu boasts meaty bites ranging from jerk
176 Dupont St., TorontoBehind trendy diner Rose & Sons, this open-air (though roofed during inclement weather) barbecue joint evokes memories of backwoods campfires.
4 Crescent Rd., TorontoBlack and white tiles welcome you into this simple sandwich shop, complete with an old fashioned blackboard proclaiming the wares.
812 Queen St. E., TorontoFrench-style bakery and one of Leslieville's most popular breakfast/lunch stops. Tiny dining area (only nine tables) and very busy on
1727 Dundas St. W., TorontoStylish Dundas West restaurant offers up a well-curated menu of Argentinian-inspired grilled dishes—skirt steak, beef short ribs, Ontario leg of
67 Front St. E., TorontoComfortable brew pub with a wide selection of local craft beer (35 taps), wine and whiskies. Multi-ethnic menu served until
2489 Yonge St., TorontoHouse-roasted beans make for a perfect cup of siphon coffee, espresso and much more at this stylish midtown café. Excellent
169 Niagara St., TorontoOwned and operated by husband-and-wife team Michael Caballo and Tobey Nemeth, this restaurant exudes intimacy—from the shareable small plates to
5 Brock Ave., TorontoAs its name implies, this boisterous snack shack is anything but dull. Take a seat at the bar or one
120 Lombard St. , TorontoExcellent little corner coffee shop where the baristas really know their stuff—and are more than happy to educate curious customers.
115 Yorkville Ave.A luxurious setting in which to enjoy upmarket interpretations of Japanese fare, including a number of shareable dishes, robata-grilled options
620 Queen St. W., TorontoEx-Charlottetown chef Dave Mottershall funded his first full-fledged Toronto restaurant via a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign. Features stylized small-plate takes on
First Canadian Place, 100 King St. W., TorontoFrom Michelin-starred French chef Armand Arnal comes this modern-rustic oasis within the Financial District's First Canadian Place building. Offers café
1690 Queen St. W., TorontoCozy Brazilian restaurant and bar in Parkdale serves up modern interpretations of South American fare that's meant to be shared.
12 Oxley St., unit 101, TorontoAn offshoot of the owner's popular Kensington Market creperie, this bright and airy sweet shop specializes in delicate French desserts
815 Bloor St. W., TorontoThis café and cocktail bar fusion serves classic drinks alongside snacks like pastries and cookies, crisps and dip, pickles and
362 King St. E., TorontoOwners Stephanie Duong and Bruce Lee plied their trade at top restaurants in France and Hong Kong before opening this
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KPC Awarded PROPER Gold for Environmental Managementalmost 3 years
PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC), was again awarded Gold Certificate, the highest award in the Environmental Performance Rating Program (PROPER) for 2016-2017.
The award was handed over by East Kalimantan Governor, Awang Faroek Ishak, and received by GM External Affairs and Sustainable Development (ESD), Wawan Setiawan, at Lamin Etam, Samarinda, Tuesday (13/6).
Gold PROPER received by KPC in 2017, complements the achievement of Green PROPER which has been accepted in 2016. Department of Environment stated that KPC has received Gold PROPER for 14 times.
KPC General Manager of External Affairs and Sustainable Development (GM ESD), Wawan Setiawan, said KPC always innovates to achieve better environmental conditions in the mining process.
This award, according to Wawan, is dedicated to employees and all communities who have supported the company's operations. "We dedicate this award to all employees who have worked hard and all the people who have supported the company's operations," said Wawan.
Gold PROPER itself means the company has conducted environmental management beyond compliance and has made 3R (Reuse, Recycle, Recovery) efforts. In addition, KPC also implements sustainable environmental management system, and make some efforts that are useful for the interests of society in the long term.
Beside receiving the PROPER Golden for Environmental Management, KPC also received an award as a participating company in the Adiwiyata School Program in East Kutai.
This award is related to the role of KPC in supporting the growing of Adiwiyata School in East Kutai. The award was also presented by East Kalimantan Governor Awang Faroek Ishak and received by Environment Manager Kris Pranoto, at the same event.(*)


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Online live sports increase availability, set records
Live sports continue to set the pace for online delivery. More live events are reaching larger audiences than ever before, and new services are helping connect fans to the sports they love.
Live streaming records continue to fall
Cricket is the most popular sport in India by far. One of the most popular events in the cricket calendar is the Vivo India Premier League (IPL) tournament. The 60-day event will end on May 27th and is being streamed live in 6 different languages by Star India's Hotstar. The streaming service is by far the most popular online video service in India, with 75 million subscribers. The second most popular platform, Viacom 18's Voot, has just 15 million customers.
On April 10th, the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) was streamed by Hotstar using Akamai Technologies cloud delivery network. According to Akamai, the match hit 5.5 million concurrent viewers, setting a record for the company. The previous record, 4.8 million peak concurrent users, was set during the India and Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy Final in June 2017.
Formula 1 streaming app to launch in May
Until recently, Formula 1 (F1) had followed a very conservative media strategy. It worked exclusively with traditional broadcasters and pay TV operators to distribute the races worldwide. However, with the takeover by Liberty Global, the auto racing body adopted a more aggressive strategy. Last year it announced it would launch a live streaming app for F1 fans. Last week, details emerged of the approach the company would take.
The service, called F1 TV, will launch in May of this year as a web application. Versions for popular mobile and connected TV platforms will follow soon after. The service will be available in two tiers:
- F1 TV Pro – Will feature live races and all 20 driver cameras, as well as all Access features
- F1 TV Access – Will deliver live race timing data, radio broadcasts, and extended highlights.
Pricing will be offered on an annual basis for between $70-$150, and as a monthly subscription from $8-$12. The service will not be available in all markets. For example, exclusively licensing arrangements means F1 TV will not be available in the UK. As well, pricing for the service will vary by market.
To enforce its geographic pricing and licensing strategy, F1 will be working hard to ensure consumers outside of supported markets cannot access F1 TV. People commonly use VPNs to trick video services into thinking they are in a country where the service they seek is available. F1 says it will be using "best-in-class content security" to ensure people using VPNs cannot access the service.
ESPN+ arrives, sports hub strategy becomes clearer
The long-awaited ESPN+ launched this week. Earlier this year, while talking about the release of ESPN+ Disney CEO Bob Iger said:
"Over time, our intention would be for that app to be the app that people experience ESPN on, but we're going to manage the migration of that very carefully because right now we have a business — the multi-channel business — that is serving our company quite well."
However, it appears Mr. Iger did not mean that ESPN+ is to become the sports hub. This week, a new version of the online ESPN app launched with a tab labeled ESPN+. The ESPN app appears to embody the fine line ESPN is walking between its traditional pay TV business and new online subscribers.
Non-pay TV customers can use the ESPN app to access and subscribe to ESPN+. $5-a-month gets online-only customers access to a smorgasbord of sports. They can watch many out-of-market MLB and MLS games as well as a host of other live sports like Top Rank Boxing, PGA Tour golf, and Grand Slam Tennis. What they will not be able to access is in-market baseball and soccer, as well as other major sports like NFL and NBA carried by ESPN pay TV channels. For the full ESPN app experience, consumers will still need a traditional pay TV subscription.
Why it matters
Live sports continue to set records, with Akamai delivering 5.5 million concurrent streams in India.
More mainstream sports are becoming available online.
Live F1 motor racing launches next month.
ESPN+ brings a host of live sports online, though you will still need a pay TV subscription for mainstream and local games.


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Relief and Disappointment as Snowden Leaves Hong Kong
Hong Kong lawmakers expressed both relief and disappointment on Sunday after Edward Snowden boarded a flight for Moscow, a move that sent shockwaves through a city where he'd previously said he planned to stay in and fight the U.S. in its courts.
Mr. Snowden arrived in Hong Kong on May 20 and went public with his identity earlier this month. The former government contractor had previously said he had chosen the city for its "spirited commitment to free speech and the right of political dissent."
On Sunday, his supporters responded to Mr. Snowden's flight with some regret. "He has abandoned Hong Kong and that's somewhat sad," said legislator Claudia Mo. "Personally, I think Snowden owes Hong Kong people an explanation." Ms. Mo was among the hundreds who rallied to support Mr. Snowden last weekend, calling on Hong Kong to resist any U.S. request for his surrender.
Still, like many, Ms. Mo noted that Mr. Snowden's precipitous exit is a political boon for the city, as well as Beijing. "I'm sure CY Leung is breathing a sign of relief," she said, referring to the city's top leader, who along with other government departments has maintained a steady silence on Mr. Snowden's case for days.
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"For Hong Kong, this was the best option," said Regina Ip, the city's former security secretary and current legislator. She also added that the city might not have had any other choice. "He hasn't committed any offense here, we had no reason not to allow him go," she said, noting that he'd entered the city on a valid tourist visa and was entitled to his own freedom of movement. Hong Kong said that Mr. Snowden left the city through "a lawful and normal channel."
The South China Morning Post reported that Mr. Snowden left Hong Kong on a 10:55 a.m. Sunday flight bound for Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport. The paper said that Moscow was not his final destination, citing Ecuador and Iceland as possible destinations. Russian news sources said that Mr. Snowden is booked on a flight from Moscow to Cuba on Monday.
According to Hong Kong's government, the city did not comply with the U.S.'s request for a provisional warrant to be issued for Mr. Snowden's arrest because the request hadn't been accompanied with the full documentation necessary under local law. Ms. Ip said that the government's explanation wasn't surprising, given that extradition requests often require both time and back-and-forth during the vetting process. "I think it was done entirely in accordance with the normal procedure," she said of Hong Kong's handling of Mr. Snowden's case. Hong Kong's immigration department and justice department didn't respond to requests for comment.
Ms. Ip suggested that the fault for letting Mr. Snowden go lay, if anywhere, with the U.S., noting that the report in the British newspaper the Guardian first exposing Mr. Snowden's identity appeared two weeks ago. "It took them awhile to lay charges," she noted.
While it may be common for government lawyers to seek more information on surrender requests, University of Hong Kong law professor Simon Young said he was shocked by the news of Mr. Snowden's departure, adding that it may lead some to question whether the government "was acting in good faith pursuant to their treaty obligations."
Either way, legislators said that the decision to let Mr. Snowden go was probably made with Beijing's tacit approval, if not its direct endorsement. "As far as diplomacy is concerned, this may be a hot potato for Beijing," said lawmaker Alan Leong, adding that Beijing had likely signed off on how to handle the case.
Longtime China watcher and political analyst Willy Lam agreed, noting that it avoided the prospect of more embarrassment and friction between both the U.S. and China. "If the legal procedure had started, it would take months and lead to potentially acrimonious results for both Beijing and the U.S.," he said. "This is a kind of political expediency, to let him go." Following his arrival in Hong Kong, Mr. Snowden went on to leak documents alleging U.S. cyberattacks on both mainland Chinese and Hong Kong targets that sparked widespread political backlash.
Mr. Snowden's exit may come as a particular relief for authorities, as July 1, the anniversary of the handover back to Chinese rule is rapidly approaching. Tens of thousands of marchers traditionally take to the streets on that day to express their dissatisfaction with the city's lack of democracy, and some protesters had previously said they intended to march bearing placards with Mr. Snowden's face.
On Sunday, one government official who requested anonymity said that he was personally relieved that Mr. Snowden had chosen to get out of town. "It's a relief that he's no longer the business of Hong Kong and Beijing," he said.
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Kawai GL-10
|For over 85 years, Kawai has been the architect of the modern piano, boldly pioneering the use of state-of-the-art materials and ideas. Kawai's celebrated technology delivers extraordinary touch and tone that is respected worldwide. One of the outstanding features of the GL Series is the Millenium III action, described below and there are many more technical innovations that put the GL at the head of the pack.
The Millenium III action
The Millennium III Action features components made of ABS-Carbon, a composite material created by the infusion of carbon fibre into Kawai's renowned ABS Styran. ABS-Carbon is incredibly sturdy and rigid, which allows the creation of action parts that are lighter without sacrificing strength. The result is a stronger, faster action that offers more power, better control and greater stability than conventional all-wood actions.
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Longer keys make playing easier and provide a more even response from the front to the back of the playing surface. A taller profile and concert-length key buttons make them more rigid to provide exceptional energy transfer and optimum power.
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The GL Series design packs in many other features that puts it at the forefront of piano technology. Some of them are: rigid foundation of key stroke; CORE system; tapered sound board made of solid spruce; hardwood bridge; steel-reinforced, anti-warp keyslip; steel-reinforced keybed; and "Soft Fall" fallboard.
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One of my very dear friends has the same taste in reading as myself. If she recommends a book I am certain I too will enjoy it. Sometimes we would read the same book simultaneously. Back in the day we would meet at the picnic table while waiting for our kids to get out of school and would discuss a particular passage we enjoyed.
Often the books were somewhat obscure. We didn't choose them because they were on a Best Seller list. Perhaps we liked the cover, possibly the first paragraph hooked us.
Unfortunately, our lives are busy and our kids can drive themselves wherever they want to go. When we chat on the phone we catch up on family happenings and there isn't much time to have a mini book club meeting. I miss those days and I miss Kendra's book recommendations.
We have a Goodwill bookstore in our town and one in the adjoining city as well. They are both well organized and the books are in great condition. When my sister comes to town we make a trip to the bookstore a priority. This trip was no different. Kar and I went the day after Christmas.
I looked at a number of books and one in particular caught my attention. I read the back cover but decided rather than purchasing it I would see if my local library had it. You know how I LOVE my library. So being a paragon of self-discipline (ha) I placed the book back on the shelf after snapping a picture of the cover.
I had never heard of this book and no one has ever mentioned it to me.
Over the weekend we went to visit some friends for the afternoon. This was the date of the infamous trip to the island that included bad traffic. Chris and her husband are avid readers and she was mentioning she was in need of some good reading material while here on vacation. I told her about the Goodwill bookstore and she thought it sounded like a fun thing for the two of us to do. We made a date for today and so this morning off we went.
I don't know her well and had no idea what types of books she likes. We went our separate ways upon arrival at the store. I went down a different aisle than I usually go to and immediately found a book for MOMD.
This was irresistible because I opened to a page that talked about a guy in the 1600s that said if you could play a cowbell you could play a guitar…that they are similar instruments or some other goofy thing. THIS requires further study, to be sure.
Back to the destination to which I was meandering-the point of this story.
As I am perusing the shelves Chris walked up to me with a book in her hand, asking if I had ever read it. You guessed it. She had Hotel On the Corner of Bitter and Sweet in her hand. An entire store filled with books and she brings me that book and then said that she wanted to buy it for me if I hadn't read it.
Maybe this does not strike you as odd but it got my attention. The book was not prominently displayed. Upon further discussion we discovered that we have read many of the same books but in different genres.
I like when these kinds of things happen. It makes me smile. It may seem ordinary but I think it truly is a fabulous fun occurrence.
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Title: Paradiset
Also known as:
Paradise (English title)
Year: 1955
Genre: Drama / Propaganda
Language: Swedish
Runtime: 90 min
Director: Arne Ragneborn
Writer: Arne Ragneborn & Johannes Allen
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048468/
In a 50's Sweden, Bertil and Rudolf are struggling with alcoholism. Bertil just came home from rehab and is trying to win over his wife's trust and manage the rough days at work. Rudolf is Bertil's boss and is living a high class life, and is on the verge of promotion, but people around him start noticing that he's a heavy drinker.
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This remake of the Danish "Café Paradis" is an anti-alcoholism propaganda drama from a country that has seen its fair share of propaganda films. Sure, maybe they were never used as such, but made with the obvious intentions to be just that. Klubb Super 8 have done it again, they've managed to dug out a very obscure Swedish movie and brought it out on DVD, in sparkling quality! At least if you consider what it is - a long lost Swedish drama from the 50's, where all they could find was a 16mm print! Klubb Super 8 are indeed doing the country a favor. No matter what you think of the films they help them survive through another format.
To call "Paradiset" a wild ride would be to exaggerate, but it is actually quite an interesting story surrounding two complete opposite characters - one is a working class man, the other a higher class boss. Let me introduce Bertil and Rudolf. The one thing they share is their alcoholism. Bertil is back home from rehab and managed to get his job back. But his wife doesn't trust him and things go wrong for the poor man. Rudolf is about to get a promotion and can finally get his wife the car she always wanted. But it becomes more and more apparent to people around him that he suffers from alcoholism.
Very, very obvious propaganda here, but to my surprise there are moments where the alcohol can be seen in a good light. To those who have lost it all, there's still alcohol (I didn't mean for that to rhyme, but I am proud that it did!). Other than that it's clear from the start that this movie wanted to tell people what to do back in the 50's. But hey, and alright drama movie came out of it so it's not all bad, right? I certainly thought it was a pleasant viewing - not too depressing but still powerful enough for us to care about the characters.
The actors are all excellent, I especially liked Åke Grönberg as Bertil. His character was sympathetic and fun, but maybe more importantly realistic. What made the characters work was that it was able to relate to them and recognize the behavior in people today. It's interesting to think that with alcohol being as powerful as it is, not much has changed with how we use it, and how much we use it, in over 60 years. When will we learn!
I can't say that it's a very good movie to keep people away from alcohol, at least not now in 2012. But it is a decent timeless drama movie that I think is well worth checking out if you are a fan of Swedish films. Klubb Super 8 has managed to find this lost movie and brought it out to DVD, and I definitely think it's a film worth keeping alive. But of course, the story doesn't really stay fresh and captivating after 90 minutes, and that's probably the biggest problem I have with the film.
Gore: 0/5
Nudity: 0/5
Story: 3/5
Effects: 0/5
Comedy: 1/5
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In the earliest days of the LDS Church, a large contingent of the membership came from the United Kingdom and Scandinavian countries like Sweden. Brits and Swedes (and Danes) were a big reason why the church is what it is today. And I believe, they are to become the catalysis of what the church will soon become. It appears that Europeans are leading the way to vast changes which will be thrust upon the church as it reforms in the Internet age. Some of this was seen in the recent Swedish Rescue and in the most recent Proclamation to the First Presidency by former bishops and stake presidents in the UK.
See these links for more details.
I believe these same groups have a second chapter to add to this reformation tale. But before I get to that, I want to comment about...well, some of your comments to me.
In the past few weeks I have received many positive messages for the release of the Mission President's Handbook, and particularly discussions on the way the church asks the presidents not to disclose the reimbursements. However, several readers, some former close friends, have had some negative comments. Some tell me that I revealed nothing new—that members have known the Mormon clergy receive "modest stipends" and "necessary living expenses". I was asked: How could I expect them to work full time in the church service and not be compensated for their living needs? Some even told me that I have become such an anti-mormon that in fact, my acts are practically anti-christ. One even called me a Korihor.
I looked up the Book of Mormon story in Alma 30, relating the verbal melee between the prophet Alma and his critic Korihor. A few particular verses struck me (Alma 30:31-34)
"And [Korihor] did rise up in great swelling words before Alma, and did revile against the priests and teachers, accusing them of leading away the people after the silly traditions of their fathers, for the sake of glutting on the labors of the people. Now Alma said unto him: Thou knowest that we do not glut ourselves upon the labors of this people; for behold I have labored even from the commencement of the reign of the judges until now, with mine own hands for my support, notwithstanding my many travels round about the land to declare the word of God unto my people. And notwithstanding the many labors which I have performed in the church, I have never received so much as even one senine for my labor; neither has any of my brethren, save it were in the judgment-seat; and then we have received only according to law for our time. And now, if we do not receive anything for our labors in the church, what doth it profit us to labor in the church save it were to declare the truth, that we may have rejoicings in the joy of our brethren?"
This is the test that the Book of Mormon creates for honest motivations of the clergy. If they do it of their own, without compensation, then it what does it profit a prophet to spend his life declaring the truth?
Indeed. If it is shown that the prophets, apostles, seventy or mission presidents are paid even one senine (whatever that is), would this mean they just might have ulterior motives? Perhaps not. What if they receive a million senines? What about fancy homes in gated communities paid for by the corporation of the presiding bishopric? Expensive automobiles with armored protection at the courtesy of LDS secret security? What if the church pays their debts and gives their family forgivable loans? If the top leadership were found engaged in criminal behavior, would that cause members to pay a little more attention to what Korihor had to say?
In the coming weeks, Utah government may be presented with what some see as scandalous behavior by members of good standing in the highest places of their state offices. (For a hint of the background, see http://www.adventure-journal.com/2012/03/utah-governor-wants-to-take-over-federal-land/ and this Desnews article) There are some members who may see the apparent illicit land-sell-off as unbecoming of a semi-high ranking Mormon. What if the highest leaders of the church have engaged in highly questionable real-estate transfers for years? The outrage coming for UT government leaders might be eclipsed when other revelations of the religious leaders are unveiled.
Until then, however, we already know that in foreign countries, the kind of tax-evading behavior advocated in the Mission President's Handbook is very likely illegal and may bring criminal charges against individual LDS leaders in the coming year.
On the one hand, the Catholic Church "received a generous early Christmas present from European Union chiefs with the announcement that illegal tax exemption (on Italian property tax) from 2006 to 2011, which saved the Catholic Church billions of euros, will not have to be paid back." (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/eu-lets-catholic-church-off-its-billioneuro-tax-bill-8426163.html ) However, it was always known that the Vatican claimed these exemptions on its properties. They, presumably, didn't hide the information, they just disputed that they should be billed for the tax since they are a "church" even if the properties under question had established commercial enterprise. The EU is taking a pragmatic view of what would be a very difficult collection operation if it were to force the Catholic Church into past compliance. They forgave the past, but will be steadfast in collecting the taxes here out, if my understanding is correct.
On the other hand, the MP Handbook clearly outlines, in what is meant to be a secret guideline, that they will evade taxes by never disclosing the amount of money paid to the mission presidents, by using a church-controlled bank account, and relying on the MP to remain silent, even to tax advisers, about the pay outs.
There are at least two European countries where the tax law is very clear about reimbursements being taxable: The UK and Sweden. The church is, apparently, not paying these (mission presidents are not filing these, believing the church does it for them, but the government filing records seem to be missing these incomes).
The UK collects income tax and payroll taxes. The following UK Tax document (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/worksheets/sa102m-notes.pdf) outlines what can and what cannot be excluded from "ministry" taxes and income. It lists "gifts and grants", "stipends", "Personal expenses paid for you, living accommodation, vouchers and credit cards", and "Vicarage or manse expenses" among many other items in its 10 pages. The latter "Vicarage or manse expenses" is listed as utilities, home (manse) costs, gardening, etc. These are the very types of things listed by the MP Handbook as being reimbursed.
In Sweden, the tax law requiring these reimbursements be taxed has been around for many years, but in 2012, the Jehovah Witnesses challenged the law (decision made by the Swedish Skatterättsnämnden Court on 30 April 2012). The Supreme Administrative Court (Case No. 3330-11) established taxes to be paid on simple free housing, reimbursed meals and a small cash amount of SEK 1,000 per month to cover other private expenditures. I'm told by a person who works with the Swedish Tax Authority that, regarding taxes, "the crucial point is that the person gives any kind of labor return to the religious organization who hand out the cash or benefits...The only time one can receive benefits or cash and not being taxable income is when one lives a simple monastery life without any labor return to the giver."
At this time, a challenge is already placed with the UK HM Revenue & Customs authority. The church apparently has a UK company (or several of them) which states it acts for the US-based church on transactions for its missions. Remember, however, all LDS businesses are owned under two sole-corporations: The Corporation of the President of the COJCOLDS, and The Corporation of the Presiding Bishopric of COJCOLDS. If and when criminal tax evasion charges are made by the UKHMRC, it just may go to the prophet (or presiding bishop) himself, as sole corporate owner. The same should happen in Sweden, where our fellow members may act on the same charges and tax rules.
In the US, the situation is a little more difficult. The IRS leaves well established churches alone. However, if clear evidence of secretly funding of personal clergy (i.e., apostles) to the tune of millions in real-estate or other dealings were shown, then the IRS would have to take notice.
Stay tuned. 2013 may be a new year for the Mormon moment.


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Sera Capital is a Registered Investment Advisor and real estate consultant that manages money for individuals, families and other advisors.
Examine our web site and three things stand out. The first is that we have an extensive educational blog through story-telling. The second is that we embrace the combination of adaptive and smart beta investing. The third is that we have an entire tab dedicated to real estate. That's highly unusual. The question is why? Let us tell you a story.
A few years ago, a client decided it was time to sell one of their properties. It was part of a general estate plan designed to provide heirs with liquidity and to eliminate hard to sell or complicated holdings. But there was a problem. The property had been held for over 30 years and when sold, would have triggered a $800,000 tax. The proceeds from the $2.5 MM sale would only leave $1.7MM.
Selling property is not uncommon but a tax of this magnitude was. Traditionally we would have advised our client to proceed with the sale and invest the remainder in a securitized portfolio of stocks, bonds and cash instruments. This was not uncommon since we dealt with a number of clients that were primarily real estate investors and utilized our services as an adjunct. But as fate would have it, we were having a casual conversation with another client that indicated that we might want to explore an alternative solution.
He indicated that a 1031 exchange might be appropriate and that there was a special situation where an investor could 1031 a real property into a securitized property without paying taxes currently and potentially avoiding taxes altogether. We had never heard of it and did some research. This securitized property is called a DST and stands for Delaware Statutory Trust. You can learn more about them by visiting our 1031 Exchange Resource Center.
The story has a happy ending. Our client was able to sell the property and avoid taxes by investing in a portfolio of institutional quality DSTs that provide a monthly income almost twice as much as had they gone the traditional "sell the real estate give it to the advisor/bank to invest" route. Once we were witness to this success, it was only a matter of time before we wanted to replicate this solution.
Since then, we have developed a process that is true to our fiduciary roots. Our fee-only consulting practice in 1031 exchanges emphasizes transparency and no conflict of interest. It's important that a client understand that if we recommend one DST over another that we have no financial incentive. Because we're fee-only fiduciaries, it's our legal obligation to recommend the best investments – rather than steer clients towards deals with the highest commissions. If you'd like to know more about our unique billing structure, visit the contact us page to learn more about real estate investing and tax deferral strategies and we'll be happy to get back to you.
Delaware Statutory Trusts
DSTs are a securitized unitized real estate investment available to accredited investors only via private placement that own a property or properties that can be used in a 1031 exchange. Translation – it's a way to defer taxes on the sale of highly appreciated commercial or investment real estate. Please understand, DSTs aren't for everyone. They're really for investors who are looking to unwind their real estate holdings and responsibilities without paying a big tax bill. If you're still looking to grow your real estate via leverage and looking for double-digit rate of return investments, please keep doing what you're doing and we'll be here in 20 years, waiting patiently.
There are a number of sites out there that talk about DSTs and 1031 exchanges. Please familiarize yourself with them and when it comes time to purchase, purchase from someone who's a Registered Investment Advisor and investment fiduciary, like Sera Capital – who will waive 100% of all commissions and never steer you towards investments that could compromise your retirement. To learn more about 1031 Exchanges, please visit our 1031 Exchange Resource Center to learn more or contact us directly.
Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zones and Opportunity Zones funds are all the rage and it seems like every local developer is getting into the opportunity zone fund space. There are roughly 8800 Opportunity Zones in the country, but only about a dozen worth examining if rate of return matters.
If you've worked hard to grow your business or have highly appreciated stock, or art or anything that's eligible for an opportunity zone, you're going to want to partner with the largest, most reputable developers in the country and we can help with that. Under no circumstances do we recommend that anyone roll 100% of the proceeds from the sale of their business, etc, into an Opportunity Zone – this isn't investment advice, it's common sense. If you are looking for further information on opportunity zones and opportunity zone funds, please contact us and we will be happy to get back to you personally.
if you are looking for further information, please contact us and we'll be happy to get back to you personally.
A Brief History
To give you a brief history of Sera Capital, we're Maryland Registered Investment Advisors. As RIAs, we only came to discover DSTs out of necessity because our client had a real problem that needed solving – DSTs were the solution. As RIA's and investment fiduciaries, we believe it's important to always act in the client's best interest.
Unlike Broker/Dealers that may be steered towards DSTs with higher payouts, with Sera Capital there is no conflict of interest. We like to sit on the same side of the table as our clients. As a result of charging an upfront consultation fee, our clients are able to receive a larger beneficial interest and a higher monthly distribution.
From our point of view, we only want to provide clients with the best deals available and review each DST on a case by case basis. We are not swayed by higher commissions and payouts and we do not reach for yield. We believe that the people who invest in DSTs have achieved their wealth goals and are looking for predictability and peace of mind. That's what we look to achieve for our investment management clients and what we aim to achieve for our DST clients.


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Do you have a family of cyclists waiting to explore the world or are you looking for an active adventure to get the whole brood excited? Here is how to plan the perfect family bike tour to any destination your clan desires.
Trek Travel's new custom trips target families looking to spend some bonding time on a two-wheel tour. Families pick the dates, pick the destinations and pick the activities for the ultimate cycling adventure.
"This is a fantastic opportunity to create the family vacation of your dreams," says Trek Travel trip design manager, Meagan Coates. "Because the family that swims with elephants, ziplines, makes s'mores, hikes and rides together, stays together."
"The world is yours to explore and Trek Travel assists you in navigating it," they say.
Some of the highlights of their trips include experiences such as: Exploring the park of Mini Chateaux in the Loire Valley; viewing Lake Louise on a gondola ride 7,000 feet above sea level in the Canadian Rockies; or enjoying a family picnic lunch on the beach in Playa Manzanillo, Costa Rica.
According to Trek, you tell them what to do, and they will make it happen, from kayaking to hiking to swimming, family barbecues, educational experiences and more.
"Enjoyable and supported daily bike ride options will be suited to your family's varied distance and difficulty," says Trek. "Trek Travel will also enhance the trip with activities such as wine tastings for the adults, or hiking adventures that are fun for the whole family and come back to you with a personalized itinerary that contains the story of your next holiday."
Step 1: The first step is to tell Trek Travel all about you. Talk about your family, what you want to do and where you want to go, talk about when you want to go, the type of trip you want -- is it five-star epic luxury vacation or is it cozy and quaint; is it a multisport adventure or do you want to ride like the pros. Trip designers will then work to create your itinerary.
Step 2: Once you approve your itinerary, Travel Trek will work its magic to organize your itinerary and send it to you. And, if you want to change something, there is plenty of time for flexibility.
Step 3: Book your journey and go.
Some sample custom itineraries include three-day weekend trips in California wine country, bikin through Vietnam and Cambodia, biking and barging in France, custom touring in South Australia, exploring the high desert of the Rio Grande between Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico. And exotic tours include Myanmar, Bali and New Zealand.
And, Trek isn't only about custom trips. Multigenerational groups can choose tours that are already scheduled. They can choose from established journeys such as Costa Rica, Prague to Vienna, San Juan Islands, Vermont or Zion National Park, ready-to-book itineraries such as Denmark, Hawaii, Loire Valley, Nova Scotia, or Yellowstone.
An example is their new classic series. These trips offer experiences, rides and memories that will last a lifetime. The six-day, active Andalucia, Spain, trip starts at $2,999, per person. The six-day Bordeaux, France, trip is new and starts at $4,999 per person and is a more leisurely journey. You can also enjoy a luxury villa stay in Barcelona that is used as your hub of exploration for touring by bike.


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One Dream Down, Hundreds More To Go
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GD USA American Graphic Design Awards 2013
There had never been a consistent and professionally designed brand image for MEP. The courage, optimism, hope and tenacity that these young girls and women show is so inspiring that we wanted this to show through the new visual brand.
Trent Creative designed a look and feel that was artistic, optimistic and contemporary to target both demographics of the
young women who are in school and older women who would be coming back to obtain their GED. The photography used is of real students and teachers from an on-site photoshoot to show the caring and confidence of the students and teachers. The campaign "One Dream Down, Hundreds More to Go" was developed from the concept that this is the first dream and it is one of many that they will accomplish. It was used succssfully throughout their multiple touchpoints.
The response to the new brand has been very positive and easily transferable to multiple touch points. Website traffic and click through rates have both increased, as well as awareness and donations.
"The enrollment of the women's program has doubled and more women are finding us on the internet than with the previous site."
– Maureen Mulcrone
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The So-Me Storybook Series By Stuart Manins is an imaginative resource to introduce musical concepts to young children, from preschool to grade 2. The entertaining stories feature the fun main character, So-me. These stories were originally written to help children sing in tune and move in time, but over time they have also provided a basis for developing educational and music concepts and skills. Children are encouraged to respond creatively to the sounds all around them by listening to and joining in these stories. Kids also are invited to create stories of their own! Also introduced in the series are la, stave lines, do, re, ta, ti-ti, dynamics, tempo, ta-a, tonic chord, and compound time rhythm patterns.
Each of the 12 books in this series is supported with downloadable materials. The download code and instructions are on a card stock page in the back of the package.
|Manins, Stuart
Yes - I would recommend.
I recently discovered this classic storybook set. My 1st grade students are surprisingly engaged while singing and listening to the recordings of each story. I page through the storybook with my students while the track plays instead of using the video. The audio is simple compared to the "in your face" technology of today - and I think that's why it's so effective. The content is great at reinforcing the So-Mi concept. Each story is concise, entertaining, and worth a look.


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March 24, 2017
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The following post comes from our previous Great Expectations blogger, Pamela. She writes the following letter to her doula (for all 3 births!) in honor of World Doula Week.
"Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you." Misty Copeland
Dear Mary Beth,
I love World Doula Week. It's such a great reminder to take a moment and reflect upon the woman who supported me through each transition into motherhood. I couldn't be more thrilled that it was your name, Mary Beth, that floated across my resources lists as I prepared for Julian's birth. I received your number from Malia, my Bradley instructor, who spoke so highly of your abilities to support mothers. We were so excited to have you on our team after our meeting at Starbucks to see if we'd be a good match. Right away I felt I knew you and that you would be the perfect person to guide us through our first birth experience.
While Julian's birth was far from what we both expected or prepared for, I don't know how I could have made it through without you. With a sick child at home and a labor that was beyond anything you had experienced up to that time, I was honored that you stayed with us through it all and continued to support us through difficult choices. It was a marathon of a birth and you and Thad were the best duo I could have asked for.
You know how difficult the healing was from Julian's birth. You came with me to my first International Cesarean Awareness Network meeting where I shook all the way through telling my story and your support that night was incredible. Telling your birth story to a room full of strangers is scary and vulnerable and you held my hand through it all. My transition into motherhood was made easier with your knowledge and care through those first few postpartum months.
When it came time for Daschel's birth, that crazy snowy wintery night, you came and helped me through the biggest challenge of my life. We were fighting for our vaginal birth after cesarean and Thad and I were clearly in uncharted territory as his arrival became more imminent. I don't know when I began believing his birth was going to happen - that my body wasn't a lemon and that I could actually birth this little boy after a traumatic cesarean birth - but it was your voice and support that encouraged me when I started to doubt. You believed in me, and other than my husband I don't think I've ever had someone fundamentally believe in who I am and what I could do.
Simon's birth was so fast and furious and you arrived ready to help me catch this beautiful posterior baby in the caul. Simon's birth was transformative; there was no doubt that I could have my baby, but the rawness and speed of Simon's birth was something that I don't think I would have believed if I hadn't experienced it. I never believed birth could be "easy" but when I had my dynamic duo of yourself and Thad supporting me, I don't think Simon's birth could have gone any smoother or any more peaceful.
From what I've heard, it's rare to have a doula serve the same mama for all of her births. Mary Beth is my birth angel, my constant supporter, my believer of the power that women possess. You helped me become the mother, woman, and activist that I am today and I am forever grateful for the love and support you gave me time and again.
You are forever a part of our family, Mary Beth. Thank you for being you.
All my love,


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Where do you source your bones and specimens?
This is probably my number one question I receive and with good reason. As a fellow lover of nature and animals I take what I do very seriously. I collect and process most of my materials myself. All of my products come from different sources including but not limited to: roadkill, lost pets, losses from veterinarians, natural death, farm losses, meat industry byproduct, etc. Each item I use would have otherwise been wasted, nothing is ever harmed for the purpose of my artwork. I do not support trapping or sport hunting and a percentage of my profits got to help a local no-kill shelter as well as taking care of the 9 (spoiled) cats and 3 dogs my girlfriend and I found while exploring the outdoors.
Are they real?
Okay, another really common question. Yes, all of the specimens I sell are real. All of my sculptures/assemblages are a product of my imagination but are comprised of real bones, skulls, teeth, feathers, scales, claws, shells, etc unless otherwise stated. Coming by supplies ethically is a real challenge, time consuming, and probably the most difficult task when working within this medium.
Do you accept custom orders?
Yes I do. To inquire about a custom order feel free to contact me at email@example.com to discuss. I can create pieces based on your ideas or with materials you supply, like a lost pet being articulated into a sculpture. Maybe you have seen something I have made in the past and want one that is similar (sorry, no two pieces will ever be EXACTLY the same due to the materials I use) or maybe you have an idea completely your own. I also process pets to bone or preserve them into wet specimens/mummifications… whatever you would like! Keep in mind shipping your lost pet for a custom order can often be costly.
Do you make jewelry?
Yes and no. I do collaborate on pieces with jewelry maker and artist Jana Miller from Bonelust Studio. Although I promote the finished jewelry on my social networking pages, I do not sell these pieces in my shop. Instead I make something like a small bone flower (Osteo Flora Series) or bone spider (Osteo Arachnid Series) then hand it over to Jana to be made into a wearable piece. You can sometimes find these pieces for sale in her shop at bonelust.etsy.com and you can also request custom made jewelry from her directly.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes I do. I have shipped to Canada, United Kingdom, Norway, Italy, Spain, Russian Federation, China, Australia, Nigeria, Sweden and more. I take a lot of care in packing these orders but it is up to you as a buyer to know your local laws as to what you can import. I do not take responsibility for items confiscated by customs. That being said, I have never had a product fail to reach its destination outside of the US.
Where I have I seen your work before?
I have been in this business since 2011 and full time since 2012. Over the years I have attended conventions and other shows in Chicago, Dallas, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Orlando, Atlanta, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and more. My work has been featured on websites like Buzzfeed, Reddit, TheVerge, Beautiful Decay, Technabob, Cult of Weird, MentalFloss, Horror Society and many many more. My work has been published in magazines like Bizarre, Girls and Corpses, and Creative Innovations, among others. Shared by ThinkGeek, Famous Monsters of Filmland, Order of the Good Death, Skull Appreciation Society, Horror Homework, and countless others. It has also been spotted in a few horror convention based documentaries and blogs. So chances are if what I do looks familiar, it probably is.
Do you have a store/studio I can visit?
Sorry, but no. Although I am in desperate need of more space and I want my new space to be open to the public, at this time my studio is at home and is private. Keep an eye on the events section of this website for a chance to see my work in person at convention or gallery somewhere near you.
How do you clean your bones? Can I get some advice?
I use natural methods to clean my bones. Natural decomposition outdoors moved to maceration, which is soaking in water until a healthy culture of bacteria forms and removes any leftover flesh from the bones. After this I use regular store grade hydrogen peroxide to whiten and sanitize. Very cheap and easy… but it does require patience. If you want information on my methods please visit my girlfriends informative blog at bone-lust.blogspot.com
Do you accept donations?
Yes I do! I am always in need of more supplies for loads of projects. If interested in making a donation email me at email@example.com or through any of my various social networks (Links on top of site or just search for Forgotten Boneyard).
Where are you based?
My current home is in the middle of Florida's Gulf Hammock, part of the Nature Coast. I am originally from Rockford, IL where I participated in a lot of local art shows, concerts, and flea market through 2013.


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The blog is making our final descent and coming into land so fasten your seat belts, open the window blind and stow away your tray table. It's our final day here in tropical Muswell Hill. We checked out of the Discomfort Inn after another night of sleeping in a sauna. More lugging of suitcases, batteries, clubs down three flights of stairs, we have arms like orangutans.
Katherine left us on Wednesday to make her way to play in a Seniors event – good luck from all of us! Our special guests today were Pat Johns and Pip the dog. I am a bit concerned about my caddy Bones (Brenda) because she saw Pip and all of a sudden whipped out a pack of Bonio from her backpack for Pip – I thought she'd bought them for me to eat! We also had the return of Sylvia Compo Huggair (Comp Sec!)
The foursomes are – Chelsea & PC, Doris 1 & 2 (Karen & Aileen) Nikki & Alice. We came out of that battle 2-1 down and at lunch time the reality started to kick in, we could come away with the wooden spoon…..
The War Cabinet was called into action (United Nations had proved itself rubbish) to plan our attack for the singles. Jelly Baby was wounded with a sore hip, she couldn't even get to the paddock for a little trot! So we go for a pincer movement for the singles – Emma came up against the very classy Tara Waters and couldn't beat her on her home course. Amber secured a point for us so the fat lady wasn't quite singing. Unfortunately PC went down to their champion, Nikki went down too and Chelsea had to play her opponent and the golfing Gods – but boy did she them a fight and a few good stomps.
So there it is – no sugar coating we came bottom of the pile and there is no steward's enquiry – but my final blog for this year will follow later today when I've done some navel gazing. PC


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You'll love this GORGEOUS 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home in Providence neighbourhood by Morningstar/Polygon. An ELEGANT gas fireplace is the focal point of the great room. An adjacent dining area & kitchen with island completes the OPEN concept. Upstairs you get a laundry room with space for a side-by-side washer & dryer, 2 bedrooms plus a master retreat - so inviting with its ELEGANT ensuite bath & WALK-IN closet! BRIGHT walk-out SUITEABLE basement & gorgeous CUSTOM built balcony overlooking south skyline VIEWS. New park coming across the street soon. Close to all amenities. Great price! No GST. This home is ALSO pre-qualified for $40,000 from Canadian Home Improvement Plan to customize to your taste. Call before it's gone! Call now!
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About Chobe River Cottages
Self catering accommodation in the heart of Kasane, Botswana
Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, luxurious bathroom and beautifully furnished bedroom. The comfortable lounges are air-conditioned and offers DSTV. The pull-out couch can sleep two adults or two children comfortably. The cottages are thus suitable for families.
Sitting on your verandah is the perfect place to share your holiday experiences in the Chobe via the complementary wifi connection, relax with a book or keep an eye on the kids in the swimming pool. Each unit also has a secluded braai area.
The Cottages are centrally located in Kasane, within easy walking distance of shops, banks, restaurants and bureau de change. You do not have to travel far to find the wildlife, as the warthogs and mongooses wander the town at will. There are many activities in the area and we would be happy to book those for you.
Facilities – for you Comfort
- A bedroom with twin/double bed and a sleeper couch in the lounge
- Fully equipped kitchens with a 2-plate stove, convection microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, utensils, crockery, glassware & cutlery
- Beautiful bathrooms with vanity basin, toilet and shower
- A covered verandah with teak furniture and gauze netting to reduce insects and ensure privacy. Air-conditioners and fans in the lounge and bedroom
- Cottages are serviced daily
- Gauze netting around the verandah to reduce the number of insects and create a cosy atmosphere
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans
For you security
- Secure parking
- Walled property with electric gate
- Night security guard
- Document safe in each main bedroom
For your entertainment
- Complimentary 24-hour WIFI internet access
- Private braai area for each cottage
- DSTV in lounge and kitchen area


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Unless you've been off exploring a deep, dark cave somewhere, chances are that you know about the collaboration between fashion kaiser Karl Lagerfeld and legendary Japanese brand Shu Uemura to create a 17-piece makeup line. At the centre of it all is the Mon Shu Girl – the black-bobbed, ruby-eyed, Uma Thurman-meets-Manga character that Lagerfeld sketched to symbolise the line's irreverent "Eastern, mysterious, modern" aesthetic. "Mon Shu" is word play on the French endearment "mon chou" and Shu Uemura, basically translating as "I love you, Shu Uemura". Yes! You know this. But there is a lot more that you don't know.
For instance, did you know that:
1. Mon Shu has a marked preference for sushi.
2. She likes watching cute boys (don't we all?).
3. She loves playing the guitar.
4. Her red eyes evoke the iconic colour of Shu Uemura as well as Japanese culture.
5. Her blood type is 'O'.
This is not superfluous – in fact, this level of detail and the immensity of the collection itself is just a brief glimpse into the intricacies of Lagerfeld's crazily creative mind! I am super-impressed. Are you?


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Do you know that here in South India we have a strange belief surrounding mirrors? Yes, putting a mirror right across your main door (almost close to the roof) or in the place where you keep your God's idols & frames bring wealth – that's what we believe in!
We know that they can be pretty, reflect what they see, of course, make us look amazing but do all the mirrors in the world make you appear beautiful? Debatable!
Well now since all of us love mirrors and love seeing ourselves in one, today's post is going to be about the types of mirrors available in the market and how to pick one for yourself based on your requirements and usage.
Let's hop on right into the post, shall we? :)
Wall Mirrors
Wall mirrors are the most common types of mirrors every household will have as it not only can be customized in size based on our requirements but also can spruce up a boring living space! Framed wall mirrors are all the rage nowadays and choosing one is pretty easy considering the options you get these days.
You can choose rectangular wall mirrors if they are going to be used only around your washer area as it suits the space perfectly.
If you prefer having a complete look at yourself in the mirror, then a full-length wall mirror at your living space or bedroom can transform the appearance of your cosy little space to a whole new level ;)
Rotating Table Mirrors
Rotating mirrors look lovely and versatile on that table top – but do I really need one? Yes, you do if you prefer doing your makeup sitting peacefully on a couch or a chair. A table mirror can also be pretty helpful if you have a workspace that would require one – makeup artists, actresses, models, bloggers, YouTubers all love a good rotating table mirror as it makes life simple :)
You can also pick one if you wish to brighten up that little corner table at your living room thereby attracting all your guests to have a good look at themselves :D
Check out some interesting facts about mirrors by Listverse
Handheld Mirrors
Handheld mirrors are such a last century thing but do you know that majority households still prefer to have one? Do you know why? Because nothing can beat the feeling of taking a good look at your pretty face up close and feeling happy about it (or rant about how porous or pimply it is!) ;)
A really good handheld mirror can help you do your makeup easily if you have practice. Most men prefer using a handheld mirror to trim\shave their face :D
Have you heard that mirror can trap spirits? Read more such fun facts about mirrors by My Interesting Facts
Pocket Mirrors
Affordable, easy to find and travel-friendly, what else do you want to know about these pocket beauties? Oh yes, they come in so many cute shapes & sizes these days and there are super gorgeous ones even which you can't resist! Every 10th person you meet in a day will definitely be carrying a pocket mirror because that's what it is for – to carry around without guilt :D