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Create a shaker consisting of 75 percent salt and 25 percent pepper for an all-in-one flavour!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Tip of the Day #193: Kitchen Solutions
Build a tray stand to hold your kitchen necessities--purchase a candle stand and a cake plate or tray from your local dollar store and hot glue them together. This will keep items dry and out of the way while working in the kitchen!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Tip of the Day #192: Organizing Games & Puzzles
In my home, it is inevitable that game boxes get torn and broken, and pieces of these games or puzzles always go missing. That is until I thought of this idea--I purchased multiple zippered pouches from my local dollar store, labeled each one along with a picture of the game/puzzle, and placed all contents inside. These pouches now stay up HIGH until the kids want to play with them lol. It has definitely helped in salvaging the kids nice things! :)
Tip of the Day #191: Trapping Wasps
Wasps can really be a nuisance! Add a mixture of vinegar(1 cup), sugar( 1tbsp) and salt(1tbsp) in a dish or use the bottom half of a 2L pop bottle and place around your yard. The wasps are attracted to the sweet and sour scent. Bees will be safe as they don't seem to be attracted by this sour mixture.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Tip of the Day # 190: Dusting Lamps
When dusting, I insist on using a lint roller on my lamp shades. After completion, they always look brand new!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Tip of the Day #189: Vacuuming Tips
1. To find something on the floor: place a stocking over the vacuum cleaner nozzle and vacuum the area
2. Add a paper towel or wrapping paper tube to the end of your vacuum hose to act as an 'extender' to get under tough to reach areas like your refrigerator, stove or couches.
Tip of the Day #188: Natural Oven Cleaner
Looking to clean the inside of your oven and even the door??? Sprinkle baking soda over the entire surface then pour lemon juice over top. It should fizz, then allow to sit for approximately one hour. All debris should wipe away very easily! Repeat if necessary, but you can swap lemon juice for vinegar!
Friday, January 25, 2013
Tip of the Day #187: Traction in the Snow
Keep a small bucket or tub of kitty litter in your trunk during the winter months--when your car is stuck in snow, sprinkle the litter around your tires and you will be out in no time!
This actually works drastically better than using sand :)
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Tip of the Day #186: Vehicle Fresheners
1. Put a sheet of fabric softener underneath each seat in the car to make it smell nice.
2. For bad odours in cars, put some new ground up coffee beans in area where odor is. Leave for a few days if possible and vacuum it up. The odour should be gone and the car will smell 100 times better!
Tip of the Day # 185: Dealing with Ants
1. If you have a problem with ants coming in your door, take a piece of white chalk and draw a line. The ants will not cross the line!
2. Buy Corn Meal and sprinkle lightly around wherever the ants have built their colonies. They will flock to the the pile immediately, eat them, and the corn meal will make the ants implode and destroy them.
3. Ants don't like cayenne pepper sprinkled around their anthills, or cucumber peelings.
Tip of the Day # 184: REMOVAL OF ADHESIVE STICKERS
For stickers on glass, use vegetable oil--soak the item in oil for a couple minutes to remove the sticker easily.
For plastic, use WD-40--let it soak on the item for a couple minutes to remove easily.
For metal, use nail polish remover on a cotton ball and let soak in for a couple minutes
For wood, use vegetable oil and let it soak in for thirty minutes. Scrape off sticker with a Teflon scraper.
Tip of the Day # 183: REVIVE OLD MARKERS
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Craft Ideas--Valentines Day Inspiration
Why spend your money on expensive crafts when you can make lovely art with items already in your home?!
Your children will have a blast dipping paint in various objects to see what design each makes!
Here are two examples of household things you can use:
1. Save the end of a stalk of celery--when dipped in paint, the stamp makes a ROSE impression.
2. Save toilet paper tubes--they can easily turn into a HEART stamp! If need be, tape the heart tube in place while in use :)
Tip of the Day #182: Spice Organization
If you are like me, you have countless small packets of random spices you have only used once or twice--and everytime you go looking for something else in your pantry, you have to sort through their scattered mess. Well today ends that frustration--buy a small box or tin with a lid, place all packets inside (you can even paperclip or bulldog clip the top of any that are open) and label the box.
I say a box with a LID because I had placed all my packages in a small plastic tray, and they STILL managed to be everywhere they werent supposed to!
Hope this tip helpw many of you!
Monday, January 21, 2013
Tip of the Day #181: Repairing Scratches on Glass
If you have thin surface scratches on glass, rub a little toothpaste over the surface. Finishing by polishing off with a soft cloth.
Tip of the Day #180: Ironing Time-Saver
Cut your ironing time by putting a piece of aluminum foil under the ironing board cover. The foil will reflect heat so you're actually ironing from both sides at once.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Tip of the Day # 181: Removing Chewing Gum
To remove chewing gum from clothing, upholstery or carpets, heat some white vinegar in a pan and apply it to the gum. This is quicker and more effective than the normal method of freezing with ice cubes.
Tip of the Day # 180: Drying Wet Shoes
Dry wet shoes more quickly by putting crumpled balls of newspaper inside them. This will also absorb any odors that would normally linger inside the shoe from dampness.
Tip of the Day # 179: Prevent Fine Dishes from Breaking
Before washing fine china, crystal, or anything fragile, place a towel or rubber mat on the bottom of the sink to act as a cushion.
Tip of the Day # 178: Homemade Pedialyte
Mix 4 cups of water, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 2 tbsps of sugar. Add a 1/2 tsp of Jell-O powder or Kool-Aid to give it flavour if you choose.
Tip of the Day # 177: Stains in Coffee Mugs
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Tip of the Day # 176: Tub & Shower Cleaner
Better than anything, even a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser!
UPDATE: If you find that there are too many 'suds' when wiping clean, rinse with COLD water
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Tip of the Day # 175: Freezer Efficiency
Tip of the Day # 174: Removing Musty Smell from Basement
Tip of the Day # 173: Easy Clean up with Glad Press n Seal
Tip of the Day # 172: Beautiful Feet w Apple Cider Vinegar
Did you know soaking your feet in vinegar (especially apple cider vinegar) soothes and cleans tired, sore and dry feet...and even rids them of fungus! If you DO have nail fungus, applying Vicks Vaporub to the affected nails twice daily has also been proven to work.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Tip of the Day # 171: Freshen rooms with Cinnamon
Tip of the Day # 170: Remove static from TV
Tip of the Day # 169: Benefits of Banana Peels
Use a banana skin to dust plants - the dust clings to the skin and the juice nourishes the leaves.
Banana peels are also excellent for polishing shoes!
Tip of the Day # 168: Cleaning Vases
Clean the inside of a dirty vase or narrow object by filling it with vinegar and a handful of dry rice. Give it a good swirl around then rinse.
Tip of the Day # 167: Reminder Tips for Cleaning
When cleaning, start with jobs that need 'dry' cleaning, such as dusting and sweeping. Then move on to 'wet' cleaning such as using glass cleaner and polish. This ensures that less dirt will float around in the air and then cling to the wet surfaces.
Also, cleaning from the top to the bottom can be a great timesaver because if you're cleaning a ceiling fan or cobwebs up in the corner, you won't have to worry about knocking dust onto a freshly dusted table or vacuumed carpet.
Tip of the Day # 166: Shiny Sinks
Vinegar in spray bottle
Baking Soda
Boiling Water
Olive Oil
Paper Towels
1. Spray entire sink down with vinegar.
2. Sprinkle baking soda over entire surface
3. Let sit for 10-15 mins
4. Boil hot water while letting vinegar/baking soda sit.
5. Rinse sink with boiling water.
6. Repeat spraying vinegar over sink and scrub.
7. Wipe sink down with paper towel.
8. Pour olive oil onto a paper towel and "buff" your sink--this is what gives it that ultimate SHINE!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Kid Snack Ideas
Here are a few quick snack recipes that your kids are sure to love!
1. Rice Krispie Sushi--spread a banana with peanut butter, slice into bite size pieces, roll in rice krispie cereal
2. Banana Popsicles--cut bananas in half, stick popsicle stick in one end, roll in greek yogurt then crushed almonds & cinnamon. Freeze then serve.
Tip of the Day # 165: Preserve Fresh Herbs
Have a few fresh herbs sitting around that you won't get to using before they turn? Sure, you canfreeze them in water or dry them out, but if you know you'll use them relatively quickly, you can add a few weeks to their life without damaging their potency by freezing them in oil instead.
Drop your herbs in an ice cube tray, filling up the cubes with olive oil (or any other oil of your choice, as long as it freezes nicely), and popping them in the freezer. When you're ready to fry some potatoes, for example, pop out a couple of rosemary oil cubes—you'll need the oil for the pan anyway, and the rosemary will be right at home. Need some oil in a baking dish or crock pot for a few chicken breasts? Grab a frozen sage oil cube. The sky's the limit!
Tip of the Day # 164: Independence for Childrem
Aid in teaching your children independence at a young age! A great idea is to invest in a hanging clothes organizer for your child's room---then label each pocket with the days of the week (this can be done with construction paper or sticky labels for example).Help your child pick an outfit for each day. When morning arrives, they are able to dress themselves by going to the day of the week!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Tip of the Day # 163: Stain Remedies
Dealing with stains?
Most stains can easily be removed with hydrogen peroxide! This includes blood and underarm stains as well. Leave on for about 10 minutes, scrub and wash as normal.
For human oil marks on collared shirts, using a normal shampoo works great!
For grease, cooking oil and butter stains, there are two methods that work well--one being Blue Dawn dish soap and the other is baking soda. With the baking soda, sprinkle over stain..you will begin to see it 'ball' as it absorbs the grease. Repeat as necessary until no more 'balling' occurs. Wash as normal. THIS EVEN WORKS AFTER YOUR GARMENTS HAVE BEEN WASHED AND DRIED!
Tip of the Day # 162: Easy Grease Clean-Up
When dealing with leftover grease after cooking, line a bowl with aluminum foil and pour grease in. Once dry, just pitch it! Such easy clean up!
Tip of the Day # 161: Flea Remedies
Dealing with fleas on your pets?
Don't waste your money on expensive shampoos and treatments! All you need to do is wash your pet in Blue Dawn dish soap as normal.
For your home, simply sprinkle small piles of Borax in discreet places around your house--ie. in corners of the room, under beds and couches, etc.
Tip of the Day # 160: Permanent Marker Removal
How to Remove Permanent Marker from Various Surfaces
This definitely comes in handy at my house where my kids always seem to find my Sharpies no matter where I hide them! It has saved my couch cushions, dining room chairs, floor and various articles of clothing! Haha
Clothes –hand sanitizer
Walls –toothpaste or hairspray
Carpet –white vinegar
Wood –rubbing alcohol
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Tip of the Day # 159: Purse Organization
Organizing Your Purse
1. First clean out clutter. Such as Gum Wrappers, old receipts, candy, etc. Its best to clean out all of the junk before it either makes a purse smell horrible, or drives you bonkers sifting threw your junk like sand at the beach. A good habit to get into is never storing food items in your purse! From having kids, I know first-hand how easily cookie or candy packages can bust open--creating a scavenger hunt for you...except not in a fun way!
2. Invest in a wallet made with so many pockets you don't know what to do with. Chances are you'll find something to do with them. In your wallet have any paper items, pictures, money, loose change. It's hard to imagine a purse without the jingling change that sounds like reindeer on Christmas but you'll learn to live with out it. For this, make it a habit to put cards and change in their proper place RIGHT AWAY when given them back. Ive definitely had a few panic attacks in line at a store searching for my debit card!
3. Get some makeup bags. You know those tiny little make-up bags that's used for eye pencils? Yes, invest in one of those. Put all your little misfit items in it such as hand sanitizer, lip stick, deodorant, tampons, etc.
4. Think about buying a new purse that has some pockets for, say your cell phone. Plus who doesn't deserve a new purse every once in a while. It will also encourage you to empty your old change and empty the junk.
5. Take a few moments out of everyday to look in your purse and un-clutter a little--remove all items that should not be in there and put away immediately!
Tip of the Day # 158: Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner
DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner
½ cup baking soda
10 drops tea-tree essential oil
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
Pour baking soda directly into the toilet bowl, add oil, then vinegar—in that order. Let water effervesce for several minutes, then scrub bowl with brush. Flush.
Tip of the Day # 157: Yarn Organization
Do you have bits of yarn lying around that you refuse to get rid of? To keep them organized and free of knots, wrap around a clothes peg and close off with the end! I love this trick!
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Tip of the Day # 156: Decluttering a Bathroom
I really dislike a cluttered bathroom, especially in drawers and on the counter. So I had to find a solution as to where I was going to put all these items!
I was actually able to find a hanging organizer at Walmart that I hang in a closet! Included are many of my beauty supplies like nail polish, clippers, nail files, bobby pins, wipes--you can really include anything that will fit!
Now, I never have to worry about searching around for that certain nail polish! ;)
Tip of the Day # 155: Organizing Junk Drawers
Organizing your Junk Drawer
Everyone has one...or two of these types of drawers, full of old batteries, cords, pens, loose papers, etc. I dread opening this drawer in our home because it makes me cringe every time attempting to find that one small item I need!
Although it may take you a little while to go through it the initial time, it is definitely worth organizing for the future!
First, remove EVERY item from the drawer and wipe down the inside thoroughly. Next, grab about 3-4 small plastic containers (or re-use margarine,yogurt, or any others lying around). Begin categorizing all items; batteries in one container, loose change in another (a plastic water bottle is a nice alternative because it has a tight lid). Label all manuals and place in a pile flat on the bottom of the drawer. Test out all pens and throw away any defectives ones. Label all cords (bread tabs are great for this) and place them all together--if you have a strap of any kind, it is great to tie it around your group of cords.
Once your improved drawer is complete, take a sigh of relief and maintain its organization to make life just a little more simple! :)
Tip of the Day # 154: Get a handle on Kids Toys
Organize your children's smaller toys or dolls in a shoe organizer on the back of a door. Teach them to go there for the items, and always return them to the pockets as well!
This is great for little boys Hot Wheel cars too!


text: Ryan has worked with the business for over 4 years, starting as a Recruitment Consultant, he progressed to Senior Consultant and he now currently manages a team of consultants specialising in engineering & operations recruitment within the Food & Drinks Industry. Before joining D R Newitt Ryan finished his Honours degree in Sport and Exercise science at Napier University. During his studies Ryan represented Scotland at international level as a cricketer. Gaining over 30 caps for his country Ryan travelled the world with his sport.

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These resources include information and practical tools for assessing, treating and supporting people with a range of mental health problems.
Screening, assessment and diagnosis
Clinical guideline portals
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Screening, assessment and diagnosis
- DASS21: A 21 item self-report screening tool for depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms.
- Alcohol use measure (AUDIT): A 10-item practitioner-administered screening tool for risky alcohol use.
- National Quality Measures Clearinghouse: A free US database containing information about evidence-based health care quality measurement tools. Access is free.
Clinical guideline portals
- Australian Clinical Practice Guidelines Portal: A database of Australian clinical practice guidelines for a range of mental health and physical conditions. Access is free and open to the general public.
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE): The UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence provides guidance and advice to improve health and social care through the development of evidence-based guidelines and quality standards. Access is free, however some sections are geographically restricted to the UK.
General treatment resources
- Mental Health Professional Online Development (MHPOD): An Australian evidence-based online learning resource with over 100 hours of material for people working in mental health. Topics include recovery, engagement, assessment, relevant legislation, ethics and managing comorbidity. Access to MHPOD is free but requires registration.
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) training: A free online resource for Australian practitioners working with people with traumatic brain injury. The website contains self-study modules, toolkits, and materials for workplace learning.
- Mental Health Professionals' Network webinars: The MHPN has a webinar library providing access to past webinars on a wide range of mental health topics.
- Better Health Channel: This Victorian Government website provides up-to-date, evidence-based, and locally relevant health and medical information.
- Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement: Information about bereavement workshops, courses, webinars and more can be found on their website, along with information about counselling, support groups and secondary consultation.
- Head to Health: An Australian website that helps to connect individuals to online mental health information, resources and services.
- eMHPrac provides free e-mental health training and support for health practitioners – GPs, Allied Health Professionals, as well as service providers working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Cochrane Library: An international database for Cochrane systematic reviews that examine and compare interventions for the treatment of psychological and physical conditions. Access is free.
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Join Nicky for the final Talk for Health Special of 2016.
This workshop will focus on how we can create the support we need to achieve our goals in the new year. There will be an opportunity to explore your 2016 and look forward to your hopes for 2017. Most importantly we will look at how you can build the support you need to make your vision a reality.
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Mr A. Parody
Author: "Eats, Shites and Leaves"
February 29, 2012
Dear Mr Parody
I have taken your advise and I will not never use double negatives. I will not repeat myself and avoid being repetitive. I will no indulge in sesquipedalian lexical constructions. I will not over use exclamation marks!!! And again I will not repeat myself or say again what I have said before.
I know a man with a wooden leg named Smith too!!!
Have you ever asked yourself "Why when the stars are out they can be seen but when the lights are out they can't be seen?"
The Inglish language iz annoying that's a guarantee becoz it cause koass for foreners and not foreners.
Has it ever occurred to you … that feet smell and noses run? Why the human race will not win the race against time?
Why is it that you can walk down a road even if it does uphill? Why people sit down in the day and sit up in the night?
Yes, exaggerating is a million times worse than understatement.
Always employ the vernacular!!!
Regards your loyal reader,
(Note: All misspellings and incorrect grammar are from the book)
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February 5, 2015
PRESENT: Jennifer Betters-Bubon (for Jeff Cook), Corey Davis, Roxanne DePaul, Christina Jones, Kim Knesting-Lund, Aaron Malone, Rick Mason, Carol Normand, Praveen Parboteeah, Erica Ritchie, Jeannine Rowe (for Sarah Hessenauer), Carol Scovotti, David Welsch, and John Zbikowski.
ABSENT: Paul Ambrose, Sang Choi , *Colin De Mers, Diane Pertzborn, Karla Saeger, Celine Santos and Shannon Stuart.
GUEST: Carol Elsen, Carolyn Morgan, and Lois Smith.
*Previously notified.
The February 5, 2015, meeting was called to order at 2:20 p.m. by Dean John Stone. Praveen Parboteeah moved, with a second by David Welsch, to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2014 meeting. Motion carried.
A. The February 1, 2015, FTE report distributed with the agenda revealed that the graduate FTE on this date is almost identical to the FTE at this time last year.
B. There are 218 graduate students participating in the May 2015 commencement ceremony. Dick Telfer has agreed to be the commencement speaker for the graduate ceremony.
C. A draft of the dissertation guidelines was distributed with the agenda. The guidelines were written generically in case additional doctoral programs are added in the future, and so they would not pertain only to the DBA degree. The guidelines outline the baseline measures, and, as always, departments can have more stringent guidelines. The guidelines will need to be approved by the Graduate Council.
D. The Graduate Research grant application deadline for the spring 2015 term is Friday, February 6, 2015. Awards of up to $750 can be used to defray presentation costs or for data collection for research.
E. The 2015-16 graduate assistantship application deadline is February 15, 2015.
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Business Items
John Zbikowski moved, with a second by Roxanne DePaul, to approve the grade basis change for a course from the Department of Counselor Education. The motion carried.
A. Curricular Action: Grade Basis Change from the Department of Counselor Education: COUNSED 793 Supervised Practicum FROM: Conventional Grade TO: S/NC
Next, Jeannine Rowe moved to approve the new course from the Social Work Department. Corey Davis seconded the motion. Jeannine explained that this will be part of the new MSW degree program that is currently in the planning stages. With no further discussion, the motion carried.
B. Curricular Action: New Course from the Department of Social Work: SOCWORK 575: Social Work Case Management
Administrative Action Item
Carol Scovotti moved, with a second from Jeannine Rowe, to approve the departmental name change from Geography and Geology to Geography, Geology and Environmental Science. Motion carried.
New Business Item
The remainder of the meeting was spent discussing of the Graduate Learning Project.
Carol Normand moved to adjourn the meeting. Praveen Parboteeah seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
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So far behind on the Blog posts! Note to self – post more shoots in 2014! Said that in 2013 too, so we'll see how I go!
These two beauties and their parents had a ball at their session (some months ago now!) It was very, very hot and smokey from all the bushfires around Sydney at the time, and alot of the park was closed to the public for safety, but we found some new spots, rolled around on the ground and got some lovely shots.


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The Buccaneer
Perhaps at some point after European colonization of the Virgin Islands, there was surely one pirate that looked like Johnny Depp. The Virgin Islands were so rife with pirate activity, one island was even declared a safe haven for these lawless mauraders by the Danish crown during Danish rule.
St. Croix is rumored to have millions, possibly even billions, of dollars worth of treasure buried around the island and even in the sea on sunken ships. This lore serves the island's booming tourist industry a dash of excitement; that one lucky vacationer could stumble upon some "pirate booty."
Since the 1960s, the tourism industry has been the economic driver of the U.S. Virgin Islands, overtaking the export of cash crops such as sugarcane, coffee, cotton, and tobacco.
The luxurious Buccaneer is the Virgin Island's longest running resort as well as a family-owned operation with the first building on the property dating back to the 17th century. In 1653, Charles Martel, a Knight of Malta, erected this building on the island, well out of sight from coastal marauders (a.k.a pirates). Known as the French Greathouse, it later served as a sugar mill on the plantation of Danish Governor von Prock.
Michael Shoy later bought the estate from von Prock while the Heyliger Company raised cattle on the land. Finally, in 1947, the Armstrong family who owned the cattle, opened The Buccaneer for business with just eleven guest rooms. This was the first island-family run hotel on St. Croix. The Armstrong family still owns and operates The Buccaneer to this day and even hosts a weekly cocktail party with "island-flavored" entertainment.
Early tourists, known as "continentals" would make a trip, mix and sip cocktails, help rake the beach, paint furniture, and plan meals. Today, guests can still enjoy cocktails (some of the recipes from the early days still remain on The Buccaneer's menus), live music, fine dining, and numerous activities optimal for enjoying the beautiful St. Croix weather.
Some notable guests who have stayed at The Buccaneer include: Johnny Carson, Michael Jackson, Lance Armstrong, R.L. Stein (famed Goosebumps author), and Bill O'Reilly.
The Buccaneer, a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2007, dates back to 1653.


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Gauteng tops drunk driving offences since start of the festive season
Over 3 000 motorists have been arrested for driving under the influence since the start of the festive season, with Gauteng leading in the number of offences.
In response to the issue, the Department of Roads and Transport has intensified efforts to nab irresponsible drivers in accordance with the higher number of traffic over the December and January period.
We communicate messages about road safety, adherence and compliance to the rules and regulations yet people continue to behave like maniacs on our roads.Dipuo Peters, Minister of Roads and Transport
702's Bruce Whitfield spoke to Minister Dipuo Peters about how she intends to address the matter.
She said that the challenge continues to be motorists behavioural patterns and their refusal to abide by the rule of law.
There's an indication that more than 3 000 people were arrested for drunk driving, speeding and for reckless and negligent driving.Dipuo Peters, Minister of Roads and Transport
She said processes were underway with the Department of Health and Department of Trade and Industry to limit the availability of alcohol to consumers as motorists flouted the laws despite the 258 roadblocks put in place across the country.
More than 10 000 drivers were given notices for failing to put on their seat belts... More than 1426 people were given notices for speaking on their cellphones while driving.Dipuo Peters, Minister of Roads and Transport
Listen to the interview below:
Layton Beard from Automobile Association of South Africa said motorists should try to remain patient when lawless drivers put their lives in danger.
He said it was unfair to blame government for road fatalities as the decision to be responsible remained with the peson behind the wheel.
As motorists in South Africa we have to admit that we do have extremely bad attitutudes on the road.Layton Beard, AA South Africa


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Mother Nature v.s. Mighty Mouse
Yesterday afternoon I walked out onto my back porch and sat down at my hand painted rainbow-colored picnic table. I was loving the feeling of the way the air smelled so crisp and clean after the nice rain that had just passed. I could feel how happy all the plants and trees on my property were feeling, just as anyone would be after a … Read More Mother Nature v.s. Mighty Mouse


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Nandini Sundar is the author of The Burning Forest: The Indian Government has repeatedly described Maoist guerrillas as 'the biggest security threat to the country' and Bastar as their headquarters. This book chronicles how the armed conflict between the government and the Maoists has devastated the lives of some of India's poorest citizens.
At my first meeting of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Delhi University, some colleagues objected to a heading in our Sociology of India introductory course, 'India as an object of study'. "India cannot be an object", they said, "she is our motherland". Subsequent meetings of the Academic Council only confirmed my belief that there is something deeply wrong with this procedure especially the higher up the academic food chain it goes– at best it offers an opportunity for non-social-scientists to show off, for how could anyone from sociology dare to comment on a mathematics course and be taken seriously? At worst, in an illiberal regime it acts as a form of censorship.
It also means that courses are delayed irretrievably – it took three years from the time we designed a Sociology of Law course for the MA program for it to be taught, while the environmental sociology course has mysteriously disappeared altogether somewhere between the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Academic Council. Exhortations to cutting edge knowledge can be only be met with cutting laughter, given the hoops through which any course has to pass. Any new course or even new set of readings for an existing course (formally known as either a minor or major modification) is discussed at least twice within a department, which is a very useful exercise, before being formally approved by a Committee of Courses. It then goes to the relevant Faculty (for instance, the Faculty of Humanities or Social Sciences), where again anyone may object or suggest new readings. This again can be helpful, especially in our increasingly interdisciplinary times, but is definitely less useful than at the departmental level. It then goes to the Academic Council, which meets a couple of times a year, where courses are passed in bulk, in sessions that range over several hours and are marked by grandstanding over a variety of issues, academic and non-academic. (And yet, when the Vice Chancellor wants to introduce sweeping changes like the semester system or the choice based credit course, none of these regulations appear to matter. In the last few years we have been going through some kind of permanent revolution, reinventing our courses practically overnight, to make it for the university's deadlines).
Some years ago, the Faculty of Social Sciences agreed that a teacher could change about 30% of the readings every year, provided she or he handed out a reading list at the beginning of the semester. But till then, whatever we actually taught, we had to ensure that exam questions were framed on the printed syllabus – never mind if we were still examining our students on socialist planning versus capitalist markets. Students, of course, have out-read all of us – and are on top of the latest literature, and certainly don't rely for their knowledge on what they are taught in class or even photocopied course packs. Those who want to, will read The Burning Forest, regardless of whether it is on their syllabus or not.
When reporters called to ask for my reaction to questions being raised at the Academic Council on the inclusion of The Burning Forest in the MA Political Sociology course, I was not surprised. I had been waiting for them to attack the book. In the last year, thanks to our litigation in the Supreme Court which got the Salwa Judum banned (2011), and the CBI's 2016 chargesheet against SPOs for burning villages, the Chhattisgarh government has ramped up its efforts to harass me, emboldened by a sympathetic Centre. They have burnt our effigies; put up huge flexiplex posters of us in Jagdalpur and run signature campaigns; written letters to our universities forwarding false accusations, and accused me (along with other colleagues) of murder. In the last month, they detained and tortured a close friend, Podiyam Panda, to make him 'confess' to taking me to meet Maoist leaders; wrote to Rajdeep Sardesai threatening legal action for hosting me on his show; and circulated a fake whatsapp exchange through fakenews sites, purportedly between 'Nandini Madam' and an unnamed Maoist.
The NDTF members who objected to The Burning Forest admitted they had not read the book, but didn't like the sub-title: India's War in Bastar. But their pet channels routinely use headlines like "War against Maoists", or "Will apologists take a bullet for the nation?" It certainly looks like a war to the jawans who are 'martyred', part of the 116 battalions of Central Armed Police Forces who are posted there.
Fortunately, sociologists are not easily scared. The book has been referred back to a departmental committee for consideration and no doubt the department will respond appropriately. Ultimately, this is not about me, or Bastar, or The Burning Forest, but the collective right of our department to its own judgment. No doubt, too, this will not be the last of the attacks on the book we will see from the RSS and its fronts, but I hope that readers will make up their own mind.


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"Head On". Works by Chinese star artist Cai Guo-Qiang. Deutsche Guggenheim Berlin, until October 15, 2006.
Two exhibitions have opened on the on the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation, in Berlin and Magdeburg, until December 10, 2006.
"The Green Vault".The Saxon royal treasures have moved back to their original home in Dresden's Royal Palace. Permanent exhibition.
"Entry". A look into the future of humanity at Essen's Zeche Zollverein, in Essen, until December 3, 2006.
"The Eighth Square: Gender, Life, and Desire in the Arts since 1960", a journey to the furthest fringes of sexuality. Museum Ludwig, Cologne. Through November 12.
Architect Franz Gustav Forsmann (1795-1878) - A look at his public and private commissions. Jenisch-Haus, Hamburg. Through October 29.
Retrospective of works by Martin Kippenberger (1953-1997). K21 Kunstsammlung Düsseldorf. Through September 10.
"Mathilda is calling - Remembrance as Future," opening show of new Exhibition House Mathildenhöhe director Ralf Beil, in Darmstadt; a laboratory of remembrance, with art, culture, design and architecture. Through October 8.
Exhibition on the history of expulsion, "Erzwungene Wege" ("Forced Departures" - German site here), gives a taste of the future "Centre Against Expulsion." At the Kronprinzenpalais, Unter den Linden 3, Berlin, August 10 until October 29.
The German Historical Museum has opened its new permanent exhibit in Berlin.
"Eine Kathedrale in jedem Gesicht" - works of the Lithuanian photographer Antanas Sutkus, Museum of the City of Münster, until September 10, 2006
"Mythos Troja." At the Antikensammlung, Munich, until May 31, 2007.
"Rembrandt. Quest of a Genius." At the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, until November 5, 2006.
"Stephan Balkenhol". An exhibition of the motionless wooden sculptures with "a presence that's so riveting it's almost eerie" (Süddeutsche Zeitung). At the Kunsthalle Baden-Baden until September 17.
"Bildern vom Vierwaldstättersee". Kunstmuseum Luzern, until October 1.
"Leuchtende Bauten: Architektur der Nacht" (Luminous buildings: architecture of the night). At the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart, until October 1, 2006.
"Wirklich ⦠wahr. Gabriele Mucchi und die Malerei des Realismus" (Really... true. Gabriele Mucchi and realist painting). Gabriele Mucchi (1899 - 2002) may be seen as one of the foremost Italian painters of the 20th century. Until July 28 at the main building of Greifswald University in Greifswald; August 4 - October 29 at the Vineta Museum in Barth.
"The Conquest of the Street". Looking at representations of the city by the two most significant generations of artists prior to World War One. At the Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt, until September 3.
"Berlin-Tokyo/Tokyo-Berlin. The Art of Two Cities". At Berlin's Neue Nationalgalerie until October 3.
"World Architecture + Sport. - from antique stadiums to modern arenas". At the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich until September 3.
The Dusseldorf show of the works of Martin Kippenberger, who nine years after his death has suddenly become so fashionable. At the K21 gallery in Dusseldorf until September 10.
Dual show of the drawings, films and photographs (1991 - 2006) of Tacita Dean and a revision of the "Sign Painting Project" by Francis Alys. Until September 24, 2006. Schaulager, Basel.
"Egypt's Sunken Treasures". With over 2,000 years of finds from the Egyptian Mediterranean. Martin Gropius Bau. in Berlin. Until September 4, 2006.
"mama johnny", exhibition of the work of Jonathan Meese. With a total of around 150 paintings, sculptures, photographic works and installations this show is the first comprehensive display of Jonathan Meeseâs work in Germany. At the Deichtorhallen in Hamburg until September 3, 2006.
"Mozart. The Enlightenment: An Experiment". The official exhibition in celebration of the Mozart year in the Albertina in Vienna, until September 20.
"Joe Colombo â Inventing the Future". Televisions that retract into the ceiling, pivoting walls with a built-in mini-bar â the works of Italian designer Joe Colombo could have emerged from the set of a contemporary James Bond film. Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, until September 10, 2006.
"Ruhr Triennale". A festival of music, dance, theatre and more. Baroque man is at the centre of the second season under festival director Jürgen Flimm. At a variety of venues in Bochum, Essen, Duisburg and Gladbeck, until October 15, 2006.
"The Free Will". Germany, 2006. Drama by Matthias Glasner. The film about the ill-starred love of a convicted rapist, which earned Jürgen Vogel a Silver Bear for best actor at this year's Berlin Film Festival.
"Emmas Glück". Germany, 2006. Drama by Sven Taddicken, based on bestselling novel by Claudia Schreiber.
"Volver". Spain, 2006. Drama by Pedro Almodovar.
"Hui Buh - Das Schlossgespenst" (Hui Buh - The Palace Ghost). Computer animation film by Sebastian Niemann. Adventures of the legendary castle ghost, who has fans of all ages. Hui Buh is up against King Julius the 111th, who wants his castle back.
"Lemming". France 2005. Thriller by director Dominik Moll. Benedicte and Alain are a young couple living in southern France, whose wedded bliss is shattered after the boss' wife enters the scene.
"Vinzent". Germany 2004. Drama by director Ayassi. A mentally delicate character seeks his girlfriend in a strange apartment building, and ends up looking for himself.
"Opernfieber" (Opera fever). Germany / Switzerland 2004. Musical documentary by Katharina Rupp. A musical journey of discovery through the major opera houses of Italy.
"Wie Licht schmeckt" (How light tastes). Germany 2005. Discovery drama by Maurus vom Scheidt. It's Lukas' birthday, and he decides to leave home and have a look at the big city - for three days. At just 14 and alone for the first time, he develops a personal, intense way of experiencing...
"Grbavica". Austria / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Germany / Croatia, 2005. Drama by Jasmila Zbanic. Winner of the Golden Bear at this year's Berlinale film festival the film deals with a woman who was raped in a prisoner-of-war camp, and her daughter who was born of this crime. A film about contemporary Sarajevo.
"Far side of the moon". Canada 2003. Lyrical drama by Canadian star theatre director Robert Lepage, dealing with the conflict between two brothers trying to come to grips with their mother's death, and with Russian cosmonaut Leonov, who confronted with the immensity of space when he left the Soyouz spacecraft.
"Aeneas in Karthago", by composer Joseph Martin Kraus. The penultimate production of director Klaus Zehelein at the end of 15 years at Stuttgart's Staatsoper.
"Klein Eyolf" (Little Eyolf), by Henrik Ibsen. At the Schauspielhaus in Stuttgart.
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Jul 18 2018
Spruch desTages
"Manchmal fällt es einer Generation zu, groß zu sein. Du kannst diese großartige Generation sein."
Leider weiß ich nicht wer es gesagt hat, aber ich glaube es war entweder Mandela oder Ramaposa.
Jul 18 2018
"Manchmal fällt es einer Generation zu, groß zu sein. Du kannst diese großartige Generation sein."
Leider weiß ich nicht wer es gesagt hat, aber ich glaube es war entweder Mandela oder Ramaposa.
Nov 07 2012
Today I was thinking, whole countries are run under a democracy. Why aren't we able to do that at our place of work? Isn't a happier workplace also a more productive one?
Oct 30 2012
Ever since I set up my sisters new/used MacMini, Netflix movies stop loading at 98% and then show error code N8156-6023. The Netflix support site is useless and suggests a network problem where in fact it is a problem with Silverlight. After checking my network setup over and over again, I found that the solution was to delete a file called "mspr.hds" located in /Library/Application Support/Microsoft/PlayReady/. You can find this solution a little hidden away on the Apple Support Communities site posted by iCare here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3937926?start=0&tstart=0
Thank you iCare and Happy Netflixing!
Sep 11 2010
The winner of the latest Eurovision Song Contest. I'm really enjoying her music. Here is a song of her first CD.
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Jul 11 2010
I wouldn't mind living in a country where the car mechanic is also a philosophist.
Jul 05 2010
Apr 01 2010
After all this ugly weather lately I decided to trade my sailboat for a submarine. Luckily there is no weather under water.
This thing is very difficult to single hand so I'm looking for crew. Contact me if you are interested.
Jan 09 2010
The other day I discovered iNudge on the web and I was immediately drawn in by this application. After creating a few Nudges I felt like I needed something more. Yesterday I started playing with Garageband that came with my MacBook. Here are the first results and hopefully I have some more creations soon.
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After years of dreaming & imagining what New Zealand (NZ) would be like, months of planning and one extremely long flight. We were off, we flew to NZ with Singapore airlines which was a 5-star service, who ensured we were fed, watered and entertained for 23 hours. The Singapore sling definitely put us in the holiday spirit! When we landed in NZ it was pretty easy going through security, but be sure that you don't have any honey or dirty walking shoes/boots with you as they are hot on protecting their natural environment and you can see why when you explore the luscious flora & fauna of NZ.
Our pre-booked transfer was waiting for us outside the arrivals lounge we booked with Viator prior to departing the UK. £43 for 2 persons from Auckland airport to the centre. Viator was the easy way for booking all of our excursions through one company, they have an app which is very user friendly and the electronic vouchers are all stored in one place. There was only the odd trip which requested paper vouchers, be sure to check the details before you leave. You can book the trips separately possibly at a cheaper rate if you have lots of time in each location, however if your trip is short with little flexibility as ours was booking in advance takes the stress out of your travels. When we booked our excursions in advance, it was quite frustrating as the following week a discount code was sent to us at which point it was too late to redeem this discount. Through our experience, times when Viator gives discount codes is in November around Thanksgiving/Black Friday as it is an American company and in February (not sure why, maybe linked to Valentine's Day).
After our short transfer to Auckland we were at our hotel which to be honest was more like a hostel (Kiwi International Hotel). This was one of our cheaper accommodation options ($99 per night) for a double room so we didn't mind too much but be careful as the pictures may not always represent the room you stay in. We booked most of our accommodation through booking.com for flexibility as for most of them you can cancel up to 48 hours before your stay if you wish. Also great if you have a short time in New Zealand and during peak season. Our first day in Auckland consisted of wandering round the city and sampling the local cuisine, the green lipped mussels are a must try with a cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc.
$50 for a cauldron of mussels, fries and a couple of wines.
Following this we had to find car hire for our road trip ahead. All of the car hire companies are on the same road in Auckland (Beech Road). We didn't book this in advance as we thought we may be able to get a deal on a relocation. Relocations are more available from the South to the North and booking in advance is advisable in December (peak season), at one point we were worried that we wouldn't be able to get a car which would have totally scuppered our plans. Not booking did prove more expensive as many of the rental providers were fully booked as it was peak season and we had to ask for quotes in 5 different places before we found an affordable car. We booked with Apex Car Rentals who were brilliant, Nadia who booked our car for us was very helpful. She found us a suitable car for $1275.60 for 11 days, this included fully comp insurance, ferry crossing and Naviman.
After we had booked the car we wandered around the city and then down to the waterfront to an Irish Bar. We had a couple of drinks each setting us back $45.
Our first excursion was up to the Bay of Islands (£132.41 per person), we were picked up from our accommodation at 715am however, we were up a couple of hours before this due to the jet lag! We got a few snacks for breakfast as opposed to the meal option on the trip. We also stopped after a couple of hours at a little café which sells all sorts of delicious food and great coffees. We had a lovely sausage roll, bacon & egg buttie and coffees ($18) also as we couldn't resist. After the 4 hours (approx.) journey to Paihia we had arrived in the beautiful bay of islands.
Firstly, we went for a history lesson with a very informative Maori at the Waitangi Treaty Ground where we were shown around the Maori Treaty Ground and Meeting House. In the afternoon we took a short ferry journey over to Russell Island where we were greeted by one of the few islanders who told us all about the residents and gave us a tour of the island.
We were very lucky to experience the amazing views.
We finished our stay on the island with a beer in the local pub which was quite expensive at $23 for 2 beers. On looking the beach of Russell Island.
It was a late return to Auckland, so we sampled some kiwi fish & chips on our return to the city. The place had only just opened, the owner was very friendly, gave us cake while we waited, free sauces and the food was amazing, costing a wee $20 for the two of us.
We definitely could have spent longer at the Bay of Islands, if we had more time we would have drove up and stayed up there as there was plenty of accommodation and definitely more to explore we will definitely be back here – Bay of Islands we have not finished with you yet!
We picked up the car the next day, the Toyota Corolla was small but perfect for the two of us. We put our bags in the boot and one the back seat, we did manage later in the journey to fit a hitchhiker in for a small part of our journey but it was a bit of a squeeze. We travelled from Auckland to the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, we left early as we didn't know how long it would take to get there with us not knowing the roads in New Zealand. It took approx. 2.5 hours, close to what google predicted. As we got there early we went for lunch in a local Café, the 'Hu Café' the food was incredible, I had mini Lamb Burgers. For two main meals and two drinks it cost $60. After we had filled our bellies we were ready to meet the glow worms. Our booking was 3pm-6pm, we got all the gear on and our guides took us to the caves.
We opted for the black water tubing trip, this meant jumping into cold water with rubber rings, wet suits, helmets and torches. I was actually surprised how warm I was, the trip was exhilarating, the glow worms were fascinating, the tour guides were fun. The warm shower, soup and bagel at the end warmed our cockles. Don't worry about photos the guides got all of them for a small costs.
That night we travelled to Rotorua. This journey was a lot longer than expected due to the Naviman taking us down some dodgy road which we should never have gone down. Lesson learnt is to never trust the Naviman, if it doesn't look like a road after a while turn back and always follow the state highways. A map is the best option as New Zealand is easy to navigate around but you don't want to try and take short cuts as you can end up down some unpleasant terrains. The locals are very helpful & friendly.
Rotorua was lovely although a little bit smelly. There are free hot pools in the centre, you don't have to pay to see the thermal wonderland if you don't want to as they are everywhere. You will wake up in the morning thinking that your other half or someone in the dorm has dropped a stink bomb! We stayed at the YHA which was modern in décor, the staff were very nice & helpful. Be sure to clean your dishes as travellers come and go and this helps out the hostel staff considerably. We could have stayed in Rotorua longer!
Next stop – Lake Taupo, we had an Air B n B booked for the night here which was a stunning house! We were welcomed, shown round the house, bedroom, hot tub and views. Jane and her husband were lovely although we didn't spend too much time with them as we both went out for food in the evening and seen each other in the morning briefly before we left. We ate at the waterside which served pasta dishes and had a great lake view. Dinner was $75 in total. Again, we could have stayed here longer, there was lots of adrenaline fixes for junkies.
We had a long journey ahead of us to the ferry terminal which took approx. 5 hours, the ferry to the South Island took 3 hours. The views were fantastic on the journey and often dolphins can be seen, unfortunately they were not playing out that day! Alternatively there are shops, bars and food aboard and free Wi-Fi.
We stayed at Picton Yacht Club Hotel which was very close to the ferry terminal however unfortunately a let-down as the room was very basic and the pool was owned by the hotel next door. However, it was close to Blenheim & Marlborough making it a great location for our vineyard tour the next day.
We got picked up at 10am the next morning by Jade tours by Mike our tour guide who explained how the day would go and that water and snacks were available. Mike took us to 6 different cellar doors, despite the excursion only detailing 5, he enquired as to which wines we liked and if there were any particular vineyards we wanted to visit. He was very informative and the wine tasting was brilliant. We went to Lawson Dry Hills, No.1 (for the fizz), Withering Hills, Giesen's, Hunter's & Framingham. The wine was beautiful and we bought our favourites, we sampled nibbles at Giesen's at our own expense and picked up some pressies along the way. We also visited Makana Confections at the end of the trip and got some gorgeous chocolatey peanut brittle. We saved the confection and No.1 for New Year's Eve as something special later on our trip.
We drove up to Abel Tasman for our kayaking adventure. When we arrived in the village it was very quiet, basically a strip of road with a few shops and bars. We went for a short drive from the YHA hostel in Motueka to the kayaking point in Marahau. When you get to the point you will wonder if you are in the right place, you go through some windy hilly roads and end up at a small beach and will see a few kayaks and a beach bar/restaurant. We booked our trip for the next day due to our short timeframe but if you have more time, check the weather as your trip will be much more enjoyable if you have calm and not windy weather as we found out the next day.
We prepped a picnic lunch for the next day and settled in for a night of cards and a couple of ciders with our fellow hostellers. We had an early night and rose ready with our sea legs! After a safety briefing we were now fully ready for an emergency capsize! We made our way to the beach and attached our skirts to the kayak and started our journey towards Adele Island to visit the seals.
Abel Tasman Kayaking and Seal Island Video 🙂
The seals were in abundance and they made the experience, swimming very close to our kayak! After this we made our way to one of the beaches across the way for lunch. We were first to step on the land, eat our picnic and enjoy the sun & sea breeze. Knowing we had a difficult journey ahead of us on the way back due to higher wind in the afternoon we headed off. Wow the wind was strong, at some points we didn't feel like we were moving at all, really tested our marriage, and at one point we ended up doing a 360! When we were half way back we decided to ditch the kayak at the drop off point as it was tiring trying to kayak even for the fittest!
We had a 5km walk back to do which I would highly recommend as the less stressful option if the wind is against you and not strong kayakers. It had some amazing views also which would have been missed otherwise. When we got back we had a nice cold beverage and decided the sea kayaking probably isn't our strongest skill set. We then made tracks.
We headed to Pohara, to stay with Steve in his yurt (booked via Air BnB). As an alternative option for accommodation. Although when we arrived we were waiting around for Steve to get back, there was a yoga class going on and a pizza oven area which was decorated hippy style. The yurt was like an oven when we arrived as it was so hot, so we opened up all the flaps to air it out! The yurt was unique and I loved staying in the yurt. Every Sunday Steve bakes pizzas for the guests, the deal is that the guests just bring the toppings. Unfortunately we didn't know this in advance and the shop was shut at 7pm on the day we arrived. We went to the local pub and ate there, were we had delicious ribs and chips. When we got back we had a couple of drinks with the guests out in the garden. The yurt may not be everyone's cup of tea but was good to experience, getting back to nature. The showers were heated by gas and there is a spa if you stay longer.
To get to our next destination, Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki we had to go back though the national park windy roads via Moteuka. Towards the West Coast there was hardly anything in sight and the journey is longer than you think, this is when you realise how big New Zealand actually is. As you approach Punakaiki you will notice the large unbelievable waves. When we arrived at the hostel we were very happy as it was right next the beach and had amazing views, we stayed in the mobile home here which was another very different experience.
The owners are very helpful however please be warned there are no shops around so you can buy basics from the hostel reception but other than that you are eating out, which was no problem for us but could be if you are on a budget. We headed down to the pancake rocks which have naturally been formed due to the waves crashing in, absolutely fabulous. We walked round them which took about 30 minutes and then headed back, had tea in the pub next door and played pool before having a couple of drinks and watching the sunset at 9pm.
The next day we had the pleasure of Rose on our journey, a backpacker from Belgium who was making her way to a farm near Christchurch to work for Christmas. We gave her a lift to the junction at Greymouth as we were going to Franz Josef Glacier. We made a short journey to FJ Glacier and found our hostel (YHA). We had a look round town and found where our Glacier tour was later that day. The Glacier tour was wet and wonderful. We had all the gear and no idea. Wade was our tour guide and he took us through the national park through the trees, informing us of all the different types of trees, even tasting some of them. Then past the water flowing down the side of the rocks, explaining the different rocks to us all. Half way on the trek we could see the glacier, unfortunately due to glacier and weather conditions we were unable to step on the glacier! We got as close as we could, took pics and had a hot chocolate on a pile of rocks. Where we were, 6 years earlier the glacier was there, however has receded since. When we got back to the base we got to use the spa facilities next door, where they had 3 different pools, varying in temperature to soak in. We had food in our hostel and then made our way out for a couple of cheeky drinkies. The night life is good in Franz Josef, we really enjoyed our time here.
Next Lake Wanaka. The journey from FJ Glacier wasn't too bad and when you approach into the town and see the start of the lake it definitely has the wow factor. We pulled over quite a number of times to take pictures as it was so stunning and unbelievable how big it was. We checked into our accommodation which was X Base, the only down side to this place was the no alcohol rule! There is a cheap bar/food place attached in the basement of the hostel, we think that is the reasons why. We had a wander around the lake from the town and were surprised at how little marine action there was. The lake was undisturbed, the odd tourist having a dip but no boats! We went in search of the Wanaka tree and found a few selfie masters at the tree shore! (including me) We wandered back and headed into the town, had a drink, then a gelato followed by a Gin & Raspberry Cocktail in the Gin & Raspberry bar. This was recommended to us for the views and it wasn't a let down despite the expensive drinks. We sampled the hostel bar/food place later on and ended up getting sucked into a game of boozy bingo with a group of backpackers in their early 20's! Fun night had all round.
The next day slightly weary faced, we hit the road again for the final part of the trip. We took Arthurs Pass which gave us a good view of Queenstown as we got close. When we arrived we had got there a little early so we thought we would see if we could check into the hostel early. Pinewood Lodge were very accommodating and we were able to check in straight away. Although the accommodation sounds nice it wasn't the greatest but we didn't mind as we had Queenstown to explore. We headed to car hire place (Apex) to return the motor which had survived our thousands of miles journey in one piece. Then we were on foot, we had a look for some food and came across a place down by the waterfront. Where I had the most amazing waffle with Southern Fried Chicken, maple syrup and jalapenos and a Brotherhood Crushed Pineapple & Cider, delicious!
Next adventure was the jet boat at Arthurs Point. This was an amazing experience and my second favourite after the black water tubing with the glow worms in New Zealand. The Jet boat smashes along the Shotover River at speeds of 85kph and 360's at various points on the river. It's an amazing white water ride the driver skillfully whips the powerful boat past rocky outcrops, skim around crags and boulders, and speed through the dramatic and narrow canyons. The whole experience lasts 30 minutes, well worth the money! (£169 for 2 people).
Finally, to finish off our NZ adventure perfectly we'd booked a gondola ride to the view point and an evening meal. We also found that there was lots going on at the top of the gondola drop off and a trip up in the afternoon you would be able to enjoy the luges, mountain biking down the hill and even a bungee. The view was lovely on the journey in the gondola up the mountain, at the top you could see Queenstown and the view was out of this world, it didn't look real and was like off a James Bond film set. We had a cocktail whilst we waited for our reservation. The all you can eat buffet was the nicest buffet I have ever tasted, high in quality and high in volume. Starters, sushi, soup, salad, mains, roast dinners, pasta, freshly cooked meat, dessert, chocolate, cakes, ice-cream, cheese & biscuits. Everything you could ever dream off. Once we had finished we were good for nothing, we made our way back to the accommodation to chill out before our flight the next day.
In the morning, we had a few hours to kill before the flight so we checked out and rented some bikes from Pinewood Lodge. This cost us $15 each for a few hours but definitely worth it. We took a cycle along the lake past the gardens were there were people tightrope walking and playing park Frisbee. Along the path there were magnificent views to see and little shops also. We made it all the way to the bridge and turned back, had a couple of stops on the way back and stopped at the boat yard for a coffee. The ideal end to the beautiful country of New Zealand and its outstanding natural beauty.
New Zealand was left with a heavy heart but I have no doubt that we will return again soon, so much more to see.
UK- based writer who is happiest when combining her two loves: Travel & Gin.


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Marketplace Homes Reviews How Asking for Less Can Get You More for Your Rental Property
Posted by Will Dickson on Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 at 3:25pm.
Written by Mike Kalis CEO Marketplace Homes in Bigger Pockets Everyone knows the best way to attract sharks is by releasing blood into the water. A similar philosophy rings true in the real estate world. If you want to start a feeding frenzy over your vacant rental property, you must tell tenants that a delicious opportunity is on the horizon. There are countless ways to put that proverbial blood in the water, and I'm here to present one that may seem a little crazy at first: Ask for less than market value. As an investor, that's probably the last thing you want to do. If homes that are identical to yours are renting for $1,200 per month, why should you list yours for $1,100? Not enough people realize that pricing a property for rent is a completely different ballgame than pricing a property for sale. If you think they're similar, you might as well be comparing sharks to minnows. The Cost of Vacancy When selling a house, you get to keep a roof over your head while you wait for the right buyer to come along and pay market value for the property. When it comes to rental properties, however, time is of the essence. Each month a house sits empty represents a month of lost revenue. Making matters worse, the longer it's on the market, the less appealing it looks to tenants. All the good stuff gets scooped up quickly, so if Zillow says your property has been listed for 150 days, people will assume it's in poor condition, rat-infested, or haunted. In all likelihood, as time goes by, you'll find yourself whittling away at the rent until someone is finally willing to sign on the dotted line. By then, you've missed out on several thousand dollars, and your new tenant is likely paying less than market value for the home anyway. That's the opposite of savvy investing. Profit From Low Prices One way to guarantee a quick fill is to underprice your property just a little. If you play your cards right, you could actually end up getting more than market value for it. I've seen this happen firsthand. My company recently listed a rental property at a price point below market value — and after just 24 hours, we had a whopping 90 showings booked! With those numbers, we were able to be highly selective. We eliminated every person with a credit score lower than 720, demanded a month-and-a-half security deposit, and insisted on an immediate move-in date. Even with these requirements, the remaining candidates were so eager to get into the home that they actually bid up the rent price. In the end, we quickly filled the home with a great tenant who had great credit — and he paid more than we had initially asked. I understand if this approach sounds a little risky, so here are some tips that will help ensure the risk pays off: 1. Chop the right amount. Pricing your $1,000 property at $999 is like putting a drop of blood in the Atlantic Ocean and expecting 200 hammerheads to swim to your boat. Conversely, pricing that property at $500 would just look fishy. In my experience, I've found that 5 percent below market value is the sweet spot that sparks a predatory response in prospective tenants. 2. Prepare the waters. Did you know great white sharks can sense blood in the water from up to three miles away? Along those lines, three weeks before listing the property, post a "coming soon" sign in the front yard. Also, create profiles on MLS.com and Zillow. Market the opportunity in advance, and build as much hype as you can. In your listings, accompany your amazing price with stunning photos of the property. Don't use your iPhone — use a real camera. And if you don't have Photoshop skills, hire a person or property management company who knows how to edit pictures and digitally stage a home. Staged homes get filled faster than those that aren't staged, and people tend to pay more for them. During this pre-marketing phase, eager tenants will reach out to you and express their interest; this gives you an opportunity to assemble a list of engaged prospects. Line up as many showings as you can for day one, and perhaps you'll have a contract signed by dinnertime. 3. Be responsive, and express urgency. You (or someone on your team) need to be available to field every call, email, text, or smoke signal sent regarding the property. Swiftly respond to each inquiry, and go out of your way to make it seem as if the property is on the verge of being rented at any moment. Tell them, "Wow! You're the 50th person to call about this home today! You better come check it out right away!" Don't make it up; if the home is priced and marketed correctly, you are simply sharing facts. Your responsiveness and urgent tone will help spark a highly favorable negotiation process. The people who want to jump to the front of the line won't hesitate to offer you more money, sign a long-term lease, or do whatever it takes to gain the privilege of living in your lovely property. Resist the urge to set a high price for your rental with hopes of reaping above-market returns. That approach rarely pays off. You'll end up cheating yourself out of thousands of dollars. Instead, underprice your home, and engage in some savvy marketing. Every shark in the area will want a bite of your property, and the only direction the price will go is up.
Stan Dickson
President, Marketplace Homes


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I have a confession to make.
For all the healing I have chosen to do, I still don't quite trust myself. Not totally, not completely.
I have not done a lot of therapy. I might have a year's worth, total, accomplished over the last 17 some odd years. So, yeah not much. I've done a lot of reading, I've talked with other people and in some ways that is therapy too so I'm not knocking that I haven't done a lot of therapy, I'm just saying that as a preface for what I'm about to say.
I've heard a lot about "inner child" work. There's a whole theory within therapy about the inner child, of which I know basically nothing. I assume it is exactly what it sounds like, that somewhere in the psyche are the various child versions of you at different ages in your life. I suppose it could be looked at sort of like a chronological psycho-historic collection of yourself. Wow that probably isn't any more clear but bear with me (remember, I don't really know what I'm talking about, as far as psychological theory goes).
Anyway, the point of that is this; I've gotten in touch with what I assume is my inner child. Different ages, different stages. I've reflected on her many times. I keep pictures of her (me) in my home and look over them at times. It is a strange thing to see a picture of a very young me and know the entire context of that person – and the nightmare that it is – and wonder… how does a picture of this exist? How is it possible that it leaves so much out yet… contains it all?
My first experience with the inner child was through a reiki session (I have come to see reiki as a facilitated meditation in which the practitioner does nothing but allow you to exist exactly as you are. I'm not too certain of the metaphysical stuff, don't believe, don't disbelieve…). I traveled backward in time first, to when I was about 3 or 4 and "met" myself. Then progressed forward up until my early twenties. What a trip. This was my first taste of feeling compassion for myself, for the little person I was who was carrying so much all alone. Since then I have gone back in meditations (this is a loosely used term here; I don't really meditate but I do sit and ponder things a lot… I ruminate… rumidate?) to… touch point with this part of my psyche. It is usually… painful, uncomfortable, stressful.
Last night, after a weekend of both positive (I got some beautiful and loving gifts from My Safe Person, went to an excellent event and even saw a circus cabaret, listened to some beautiful indigenous story tellers) and… more difficult stimuli (the cabaret is one I used to perform with and the feelings it brought up were… challenging… I was also constipated [we will likely talk about poo one day but not today]) I could feel something wrestling inside me. I was restless and also tired. Maybe depressed though my feelings were dulled by my efforts to contain myself at the cabaret and during the story tellings (had I not I would have just sobbed through the whole damn thing and detracted from the performers/story tellers efforts to entertain and enlighten us). So I did what I have begun to do when this happens. I moved my body. Movement brings to the surface what can not be spoken. It gives shape and expression to the things my articulate mind recoils from but my hearticulate spirit wishes to release. Simple stuff; a vinyasa of cat/cows, planks, down dogs and other poses to massage my over full intestines. Afterward, I lay on my back and placed a block under my hips and just breathed. My guts started to feel better. Some minutes later, I removed the block and just lay on the floor, palpating my stomach. As I dug around in my low belly I found a sore spot. Cranky! Oh it was tender and I could feel my emotions welling up. And so quickly, I was remembering other times when my guts were compacted and the childlike fear, anger and sorrow I felt.
And I knew… it was her. If there's a place in my body she goes to hide, it is at the very bottom of my gut, just before the small intestine joins the large intestine (illiocecal valve, for you anatomy buffs). Now I'm not saying that memories, personalities, emotions or any of that is actually stored in the physical tissues of the body, but I am aware that our bodies have receptor sites for the physiological components of our emotional experiences and I do know that, given enough repeated exposure to certain neurotransmitters and hormones our bodies become hard wired to process those chemicals thus those organs and tissues can go into a sort of hyper reaction when those chemicals are expelled into the blood stream. So anyway, for me, stress/depression/fear land in my guts and I get terrible gut rot. And when this happens, this scared little girl in me comes rushing to the surface.
As I poked my belly and sussed her out, I was mentally transported to me at younger ages. First when I was a pre teen and was grieving that I could no longer go to horse riding camp because the bus changed stops and I would have to ride the bus across town alone in order to get to it… Then when I was 6 and was told I would no longer be going to ballet classes because we moved too far away and I would have to ride the bus across town alone to get there… And I said to my sad brown eyed 6 year old me… Gee that's rough. You always get just a taste of something nice, something you want, and then it is taken away from you… I tried to tell little me that, when I grew up, I would return to dance and I would see horses again but something about it felt empty.
Then I was transported back to me as a 2 year old. A tiny distorted face, red and swollen from crying, baby teeth just pushing through, screaming in fear and sorrow and anger. I had just been betrayed by my father. My hands were held out like claws, fingers stiff from clenching into fists and trying to fight away The Monster. And then I could hear myself screaming through the bathroom door and there was no one there to save me. Just a two year old alone in a bathroom with The Monster.
And then I was with her (me) again, looking into that face, making myself look into her face knowing how desperately she needed to be heard and I asked her "what's wrong sweet heart?" And she sobbed "he hurt me." And I asked, "what did he do?" And she didn't have words for the thing that had just happened to her, so she cried and gagged and choked and then said "he made me sick." And I felt so much compassion and love and need to protect this tiny little person and I asked "would you like to be held?"
And she said, wailed, sobbed "no!"
And I knew, she didn't trust me.
I don't trust me.
And in this I realize that, even to myself, I am alone. I can't ever hava, truly have, the support, love, encouragement, guidance and care of those around me if I can not have that within myself.
I have begun reading a book called The Anatomy of The Spirit and honestly I am taking a lot of it as… interesting, and worthy of much salt, but parts of it seem to be really hitting home. The parts about power, and how some of our remembered betrayals are like holes through which our power leaks, are making a lot of sense to me. I can see how my own ability to care for myself leaks through these holes and I can be irresponsible with the things I need, most often money, time and love.
As I chew on this, connect the dots, I can see how, with regard to the cabaret, art classes I want to attend, friends i want to see, places I want to go, I am now the one telling myself you will have to ride the bus all alone across town in order to get there. That is a big part of the story I tell myself for why I am not in the cabaret anymore (there are a lot of other, legitimate reasons for why I stepped away, see the post "The Time I Chose To Heal") among other things.
And it's no wonder this tiny little 2 year old can look into my face and think she can not rely on me. I'm a leaky boat bailing as much water as pours in.
Ahhh and so… tomorrow I start on step one. And perhaps the step that follows is how to be true to the word I give to myself. How to prove to myself that I CAN be the reliable adult I need in my life.
But first… Let's just wake up tomorrow morning.