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We are celebrating all the way through the next week, because from July 14-21, we are joining in Bugaboo's Christmas in July celebration and they are hosting a card drive for SAS4Kids as part of their celebration! So if you enter your kids holiday card in their challenge too, you are eligible to win prizes there as well! Check out all the fun at the Bugaboo challenge blog here.
We have two generous sponsors for our Christmas in July challenge - Bugaboo, of course, and their prize is 7 digital stamps of the winner's choice! Our other sponsor is Crafty Sentiments Designs and their prize is 3 digis of the winner's choice! Please click on their names to visit their sites and check out all their fantastic digital stamps and goodies. (You can also click on any of the designer's names to visit their blogs for more inspiration.)
We are so happy to have two guest design team members today who are sharing their talents with all of us. The first is Jenn Zeeb who is a member of the Bugaboo design team and this is her fun card:
Pat K. who won the honor of joining our team by being picked as a Top Three favorite a few weeks back. She received the sponsor images and here is the fun card she designed for us:
And now for more holiday inspiration, here are the TEAM S.A.S. cards:
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Results of the fourth annual Wine Label Design Awards and the inaugural Beer Label Design Awards proudly sponsored by self-adhesive label supplier Rotolabel were announced on 14 March 2018 at the Cavalli Wine and Stud Farm in Somerset West.
The competition seeks to reward the best design and packaging for bottled wine made in South Africa and judging criteria include originality of concept, execution, shelf appeal and effectiveness as a piece of communication.
A total of 44 Wine Label entries were received, 28 of these emerging as finalists. The Grand Prix went to The Vinoneers No. 42 Orpheus & The Raven2015 while The People's Choice Award, determined by online public voting, went to The Drift Estate series of wines.
A total of 56 Beer Label entries were received, 42 of these emerging as finalists. A gold award went to the series of beers from The Kennel Brewery while The People's Choice Award, determined by online public voting, went to the series of beers from Lakeside Brewing Co.
For full results, visit Winemag.co.za.
The Drift Estate There Are Still Mysteries Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 received a Gold Award in the category of Wines selling for over R500/bottle. For more insight into the rationale behind this wine label take a look at Andrew Van Der Merwe's article – How the label designed itself.
The Drift Estate Moveable Feast, Gift Horse, There Are Still Mysteries and Penelope MCC also received a silver award in the category of Wines in a Series. Andrew van der Merwe weighs in on the design process below.
The Drift's motto is "Truth". It's all about authenticity and integrity, about being true to the medium, and as a calligrapher, that suits me just fine. I work with my hands and with real pens, paper and ink.
The work of art we begin with is Penelope Jack's own and I try to compliment it stylistically in the calligraphy. The Moveable Feast imagery consists of the Jack family and friends, for real. The text on the back label is written by Bruce himself, and it's passionate, poetic stuff which calls for pen and ink. It's madness but I volunteer hand writing it, even insist.
We don't allow branding to get in your face with the design. Each bottle gets to have its own personality. A family resemblance is held together more by a philosophy than a design template. The label shape is always unusual but derived from the artistry. I spurn minimalism and computed perfection. The labels are monochromatic, the paper natural. There is a touch of metal for reflection and some heavy embossing or debossing. If a bottle gets fondled and gazed at then I feel like we've done a good job.
Andrew Van Der Merwe

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How to Make Great Webinars
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Though live presentations are much better than those done on videos, you can still do something about it to make those webinars as closely to being lively and exciting as live ones. Below are things you can do to make your interactive video presentations or webinars interesting:
Bring your own enthusiasm – Be as energetic as possible. Since you don't have a live audience right in front of you to feed off your energy from, you need to give off just the right amount of excitement be able to motivate your audience.
Don't sit on a slide too long – Don't talk about a single slide for a long time. It will just bore your audience.
Create some movement – Use cheesy animations when and where appropriate.
Audio is a priority – Use high quality microphones that deliver high quality audio. Audio is of utmost importance when doing webinars, even more so important than the quality of the video.
Practice your timing – Rehearse well and keep a timer.
To get more insights about these tips, please head to: How to create a great webinar or a presentation for a video


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The Disney Channel At The Sydney Powerhouse Museum ( StarWars Fan Exhibition ) – 2018
Principal Role, Stage Host & MC
Talking All Things StarWars and Fan Fair, Hosting the Cos comp and talking with the audience/s over 3 full days. Production by: The Entertainment Store & Disney Australia. Sydney Australia. 2018
Bent TV, Australia (Presenter) – 2017
Principal, Lead Presenter
Volunteer as principal Presenter for Bent TV, Melbourne. Bent TV Covers All Events and Issues All LGBTQI Related primarily through out Melbourne, Victoria. But also having Reporters and Supporting Presenters in all Australian States highlighting and or covering all Australian LGBTQI and world wide Events relatable to our LGBTQI community. Shows are Produced by: Gavin Henderson. Aired on Australian Community Channel 31 and BentTV YouTube. Melbourne, Australia, 2017
Joy 94.9 FM LGBTQI Community Radio Station, Melbourne – 2017
Supporting Role, Radio Presenter
Volunteer Radio Personality and Presenter For Australia's Largest LGBTQI Radio Station, Joy 94.9 Fm. Although I was at the station for a short time, I was able to attend the taste of Radio course and learn so much more about commercial broadcasting and programming. Joy 94.9 has over half a million regular listeners as of March of 2017. And although a community Radio Station, they are considered very popular by the General community and radio listeners throughout Australia and there world wide links. Melbourne, Australia, 2017
OutLook TV, Canada (Presenter) – 2015 – 2016
Supporting Role, Presenter
Volunteer Supporting Presenter for OutLook TV Canada. OutLook TV is a nation wide monthly program that covers all LGBTQI Events, Issues and Topics. Although based in Vancouver, OutLook TV has Reporters and Supporting Presenters in each province delivering local LGBTQI news across the country, While also keeping up with world wide events related to our LGBTQI community. Using the OutLook And Shaw Networks. The show is Produced by: Micheal Keeping. Aired on OutTv, ShawTV and YouTube, Vancouver, Canada, 2016
CJSF 90.1 FM University Community Radio Station ( Presenter ) – 2016
Supporting Role, Radio Presenter
Volunteer Radio Presenter for CJSF 90.1 FM. Hosting Shows and assisting with music and organizing interviews with local talent. CJSF is a multicultural and diverse radio stations throughout the station With a large variety of shows, Based on the Simon Fraser University Burnaby, Vancouver Canada, 2016
Mayhem in Milan – 2006
Principal, Lead Actor
Playing Jacque, one of two toy boys to the famous and fabulous Fashion designer, Salvatori. Set in Italy's Milan, this melbourne Fringe play had all the comedy one could ask for. From flamboyant gay characters, to bitchy wanna be models and Fashion disasters. The show received great write ups and praise from attendees and Fringe festival critics alike. Mayhem In Milan was a hit Fringe Festival comedy production and play. Melbourne, Australia, 2006
As It Happens – 2005
Principal, Lead Actor
Playing Ben, a ruff, A disobedient and outright rude stuck up boyfriend who's ego wanted bigger and better things outside his small town life he felt suffocated and stuck in. VCA Graduates Performance. VCA ( victorian college of the Arts ) Melbourne, Australia, 2005
The Cake, Bake & Sweets Show Melbourne, Australia – 2016
Supporting Role, Host & MC
Hosting at the bakers corner for the nestle stand. Using the mic to Attracted and Engage with show comers and Industry professionals to the stand for our every half hour demonstration shows. Also helping them get interactive on our self bake stand. Helping them with tips and tricks on Home or Industry baking techniques.
Camp Qualities ( Dine At Mine ) Campaign – 2016
Principal, Host & Fundraiser
Dine at mine was a campaign put on to raise money for kids living with cancer. Although this was NOT a public event but a private event put on by people who hosted dinners, BBQs or lunches at there own cost. It was a pleasure to have been able to raise money for such a great cause and make a difference. I was so humbled and happy as we collectively raised $350 for kids living with cancer. Sydney, Australia, 2016
Megan and Tony Collins wedding Reception. Sydney, Australia – 2016
Principal, MC
Although Megan has been a family friend for the past 20 years, it was an absolute pleasure to MC the Afternoon and Evening that could not have gone any better for them both. Being a small crowd of people known to me the jokes and fun came fast and furious. Sydney, Australia, 2016
Sydney's The Hens Treasure Hunt. The Rocks To Kings Cross – 2013
Principal, Host
Hosting out door Adventure hunts and games for Sydney's brides on there hens Parties. Engaging with groups and teams to set out throughout Sydney's CBD, The Rocks and Kings Cross Organizing and following the hens and posey around there locations. Ending with Champagne and Handing out gifts and prizes to the winning team/s. Sydney, Australia, 2013
EA Games – Christmas 2009 Games and Console Launch – 2009
Principal, Host & MC
Host and MC for the launch of the newest games to hit the market for the V.I.P launch London. Introducing each new game and for the day. The Circle Agency & EA Ltd. London, England, 2009
Kleenex Anti-Viral – Catch It, Bin It, Kill It Campaign – 2008 – 2009
Principal, Host & MC
Host and MC for the launch of the nation wide campaign for Kleenex at various locations for the crowds and commuters throughout Great Britain. Handing out new product and running interactive games and events. Candour Marketing & Kimberly-Clark Europe
London, England, 2009
Dimol Fruits & Sun Newspaper – 2008
Principal, Host Demonstrator & MC
Host and Demonstrator / MC of the healthy food alternatives and smoothies using Dimol Fruits for the nation wide campaign, Get Britain Healthy Campaign
Mash Marketing Ltd. London, England, 2008
Cadbury Chocolate – Race Car Road Show – 2008
Principal, Host & MC
Host and MC for the nation wide Cadbury Chocolate campaign with consumer interaction, Running the live toy car racing events at various locations throughout Britain. Mash Marketing Ltd. England Wide, 2008
BBQ Foundation – UK Road Show Tour – 2008
Principal, Host Chef & MC
Demonstrator and Chef traveling on a Nation wide roadshow, to all major supermarkets in Great Britain demonstrating there shelf stock and home brands
Mash Marketing Ltd. England Wide, 2008
Audition Online Video Game Road Show – 2008
Principal, Host & MC
Hosting a nation wide Roadshow on a refurbished double-decker bus with computer games throughout, welcoming the general public upon the bus, Hosting and Introducing the events throughout the day/s Mash Marketing Ltd. England Wide, 2008
Northern England Radio Stations – XXXX Beer Winners Promotion – 2007
Principal, Host & MC
Hosting events for the northern England radio winners at there homes and Estates. Putting on an Australian BBQ with interactive games and events. And handing out prizes to winners on air. Mash Marketing Ltd. London, England, 2007
Sony Ericsson Australia – Woman's Tennis WTA – 2004
Principal, Host & MC
Hosting the players signature and fan interaction tents, Creating and running the interactive environment for the crowds and introducing the players for meet and greets. Sony Ericsson Marketing. Sydney, Australia, 2004


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We at Church of the Earth thank you for everything you do to help Mother Earth and All Our Relatives!
Your support after the tragic Oso, Washington mudslide on Spring Equinox, 2014, helped many of the survivors to begin to re-establish their lives. Your donations bought food, clothing, tents, and much, much more! Church of the Earth members and community members from Darrington, Arlington, Mt. Vernon, Everett, and many other areas in Washington came together to show their support. We needed your assistance, and every one of you opened your hearts to help!
Please continue to support our work! As members of Church of the Earth, you are connected to a world wide community. Our Ministers and Members are working in many places around the world to support sustainable living, eco-spirituality, philanthropic projects, and disaster relief. Together, we are making a difference!
If your local community is looking for eco-spiritual teachings; if you are searching for balance and deeper connections to Mother Earth and Creator; if you want to teach your children to live balanced, sustainable lives ~ Church of the Earth can help. Please contact us at Church of the Earth.
We can't support you with our prayers unless we know you. If you become a member of Church of the Earth and send us your prayer requests, we will pray for your needs. Gratitude is key, and Faith is the answer.
Remember, your donations help us to do our work, and our work is important! We are all part of the Family of Humanity, responsible and in service to All Beings through the Web of Creation. We must re-connect. Your donations help us to spread our work wherever its needed.
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This week was about getting some things done, I worked with the young horses, and got them on some green grass for more hours in the day
Wednesday was a big day for the "kids" Honorary niece Katie, who is just the sweetest gal, came out to help get video of Wilder,(which would have been better if I had figured out the settings on my camera !Will try again Monday) And also to trim the "kids feet"
THEY WERE AWESOME! no pulling,rearing, or jerking around, even accepted the stand and hving thier feet rasped on it with little fuss>
By the time that was done there was just time to have a cookie and a cold drink and the vet arrived to geld Maks and Tango.
Also went well, though Maks was a little slow to wake up so instead of watching him form the comfort of the shade and my dip[ping pool ,I got to stand in the round pen for and extra hour or so. He finally got looking back to normal, and I hit the pool as he wandered off to eat grass in the shade.
I love this pool!
Thursday brought a trip to town to buy a gift for my nephew and also my hubby as their birthdays are a day apart. Both were looking at a similar thing so , this years gifts for the July boys are...
Friday was a day to check and move cattle and also to take a few more pictures
So as my week "off comes to a close and I get ready to rejoin the "real" world, I wish you all a good night, stay safe my friends


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In The Front Bottoms' recent music videos, the lyrics are taken quite literally. Scenes often match, beat by beat, with the words being sung. There's hardly any abstraction in the visuals. In the video for "Raining," the narrator's story about walking out of a hospital is acted out word-for-word, with drummer Mat Uychichin in a gown and medical bracelet.
That kind of straightforward sensibility has helped shape the singalong storytelling that's defined the New Jersey duo since they formed in 2007. Rooted in both punk and folk, singer and guitarist Brian Sella mixes talking and melody in the vein of Piebald or The Mountain Goats. It's both captivating and jarring, in a way that's delightfully unpolished and decidedly unapologetic.
"I have to be very confident," Sella says. "This is how my voice sounds; these are the lyrics. That's really the main thing — just staying true to that sort of freaky style that is my style."
That was a priority for Sella in writing and recording the new Front Bottoms' album, Going Grey, which dropped last month through Fueled By Ramen. The writing and demo process started about eight months ago, with the band finding inspiration while on the road and at home.
"When we were on tour, I did a lot of demoing, which I hadn't done in the past," Sella says. "It worked out kind of nicely and it gave me something to do, because the days are long."
Sella met producer Nick "RAS" Furlong while on a writing trip to California. At 31, Furlong's résumé is as vast as it is varied, ranging from Avicii and Diplo to Waka Flocka Flame and Machine Gun Kelly. While those acts are very different from The Front Bottoms, Furlong recently had worked with closer contemporaries to the band, including Sleeping with Sirens, Good Charlotte, and All Time Low.
Aside from his repertoire, it was Furlong's ability on the computer and knack for making sounds quickly that really inspired Sella, who often made things more cumbersome for himself.
"I consider myself a poet," Sella says. "I don't really care too much about the tone of the guitar; even though it's important, it's just not my expertise."
"In the past, working on albums, it was like: Plug the guitar in, move the amp into the bathroom, open up all the windows, turn the amp a quarter to the left," he jokes.
Sella and Uychichin were accustomed to this process of finding sounds, but Furlong was armed with a library of hundreds of thousands of sounds that he could use to manipulate the instruments. Do you want it to sound like the guitar from Jimi Hendrix's studio in 1966 when he played that Telecaster? There's a preset for that.
It sped up the songwriting process for the band, who had spent five straight weeks recording their 2015 album, Back on Top. This time, they knocked it out in quick, three- or four-day sessions, broken out over three weeks.
"It was kind of like the options of what it could end up being were endless," Sella recalls.
That idea is evident in the album's lyrics, too. While a title like Going Grey may sound like a band settling down, The Front Bottoms are far from it. The album's first song, "You Used to Say (Holy Fuck)" sounds like an existential crisis of mortality, but "Vacation Town" celebrates their chosen career as nomads, living in a permanent vacation.
The pair had to finish some of the recording on the road, and that included a song they wrote while on tour in the United Kingdom for a few weeks. They took the opportunity to find a studio and record the track, which ended up making the album.
When those worlds of touring and recording collided, it helped the pair visualize the next steps for the band's live show. In this case, expanding their sound meant expanding their headcount. They kicked off a tour in Boston on October 19, when they officially welcomed new touring members Jenn Fantaccione on violin and trumpet, along with Roshane Karunaratne on synth.
"We had to step it up because there were a lot more sounds and a lot more things going on," he says. "With every tour, you want to keep it interesting and you want to make it sound better."
Even with all these changes, the Front Bottoms feel confident that devoted fans will be on board with them no matter what. They've been around for a decade, after all.
"I feel like they appreciate the fact, at this point in our career, that we are experimenting and trying to stay different and make a new sound," Sella says.
"It does feel like a lot of these people are invested in a deeper way. You want to make them proud, but you also do what you've gotta do so that you can be satisfied as an artist."
Doing what you have to do also includes staying focused personally. On previous tours, Sella wanted to explore the sites, eat the local cuisine, and maybe catch a baseball game. Now, he's inclined to keep calm and stay focused.
"It's a flustering experience to wake up in a different city every day — and then have to do this extreme performance to a bunch of people," he says.
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The Front Bottoms will be waking up in new cities all this month, winding down their tour just after Thanksgiving at Terminal 5 in New York City. The band will kick off 2018 by spending February in Europe.
"I remind myself that playing the show is the most important thing, and that's why I'm here. I try and concentrate on that and don't fluster myself," Sella says.
"I'll just be writing music the whole time and trying to stay positive. Hopefully I survive this tour — one day at a time."
The Front Bottoms are scheduled to perform The Van Buren with Basement and Bad Bat Hats on Sunday, November 12. Tickets are $26 to $41 on Ticketweb.


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Fes desert tours 3 Days
With our package tours Fes desert tours 3 Days you can enjoy a 3 days 2 nights desert tour from Fes to Marrakech via Sahara Desert, gives you the chance to have the best desert experience and discover the vivid landscape and ancient cultures of the Est Southern Morocco, you will travel through the beautiful unique cedar forests of Middle Atlas Mountains, before you reach a rustling palm groves, once you arrive to a charming and magical Sahara desert. Enjoy a camel ride, sandboarding experience and the evening's informal music and drumming around the camp fire then sleep at a nomadic Berber tent.
Rise early for sunrise in the desert then leave the desert through the High Atlas Mountains; discover Berber villages and a rose-filled valley, drive along the road of 1,000 kasbahs and explore the fortified towns of Ait-Ben-Haddou and Ouarzazate before descending Tizi n'Tichka pass to the gates of Marrakech where it will be the end of the unique Fes desert tours 3 days.
We provide special offers for your best holiday in morocco
Day 1: Fes – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi
In the morning we will start our 3 days desert tour from Fez to Marrakech via Sahara desert. We leave for Midelt city through the cedar forests and the Mountains of the middle Atlas. We pass by Ifrane,(Switzerland of morocco) a beautiful ski resort and Azrou, an important handicraft center specialized in the work of cedar wood. We will arrive in Midelt for lunch.
At the afternoon we will drive toward Erfoud and into the sahara desert. You will have a camel excursion into the charming Erg Chebbi Dunes , where, you can enjoy snow boarding (This is a particularly strenuous activity involving walking up a sand dune for 15 minutes and sliding down for 30 seconds. It's akin to snowboarding, without the lifts. It's huge fun), later you will spend the evening in a berber camp. There you will enjoy a Berber dinner, and sleep in traditional berber tent.
Day 2: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges
We will wake up early for Sunrise lovely pictures, and Breakfast in open air, then we will trek on a camel for a 1/2-hour onto the dunes to watch the sunrise. Climb to the top of a dune and see the amazing view of the sun rising up over the Algerian border. Experience the calm and silence of the desert. before we return by camels to the hotel for Shower. Later we will continue to Erfoud (an oasis town in the Sahara Desert), which is known by fossils preparation. Drive through palm trees groves.
We stop for lunch, and then we take a short walk in Todra Gorges. We head our stopping point Boumalene de Dades, and then we will follow the Dades Valley through Kelaa Megona, the Valley of the Roses and the road of a thousand Kasbahs. Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Ourzazat.
Day 3: Dades Gorges- Skoura – Ouarzazate- Ait Ben haddou – Marrakech
After a breakfast we will visit the town of Ouarzazate, including the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios for movie studios, the largest and most famous of all Africa. From here we head to the Fint Oasis, near Ouarzazate.
we stop in Ait Ben Hadou we will arrive in time of lunch. Here we will visit the famous Kasbah, declared UNESCO World Heritage and which was the scene of films like, Babel, The Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, we continue passing through the High Atlas and the Tizin Tichka pass, along a road that climbs from the plains up to 2250 meter above sea level passing through small villages, small waterfalls, through the continuously changing landscape and colors of these amazing mountains. We reach Marrakech in the afternoon .Diner and Overnight.
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Rhodes W1 is an onsite restaurant of the Grosvenor House in Dubai. While the big draw is tea and a terrace bar overlooking the Dubai Marina. The celebrity chef, Gary Rhodes, fronted shows like the MasterChef and Hell's Kitchen. The food on offer at Rhodes W1 is inspired by his travels.
They serve practically every snack you might have a craving for, from smoked salmon sandwiches to warm savouries and homemade scones & crumpets in the Afternoon Tea menu. The Food Menu includes starters like foie gras or asparagus, fish and meat based main courses and they server puddings for dessert.
However, most residents come for the beverages and enjoy some light snacks, because it's hard to pass up so many varieties of exotic teas! Whether your preference is black tea, scented tea, green tea or herbal fusion there is a variety of flavors to sample. The restaurant also serves cocktails, wines and champagne, beer, and liquors. Enjoy contemporary décor while toasting to Dubai hospitality.
Afternoon Tea
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 07:00 am – 11:30 pm
Cousine: British
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Call: +971 43176000
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Herbal supplements called into question
Alternative medicines, including herbal supplements, have become extremely popular in recent years.
However, recent testing has revealed that many of the herbal medicines found in stores across the U.S. don't contain the ingredients they claim, and are instead often filled with weeds and ground rice.1 This revelation further highlights the lack of regulation and oversight in the herbal supplement industry.
Big business
According to The New York Times, Americans spend an estimated $5 billion a year on unproven herbal supplements.2 Many of those supplements claim to treat maladies ranging from the common cold to menopausal symptoms to cancer. But with the recent findings by a team of Canadian researchers, most of those assertions are being called into question, and health professionals are calling for greater oversight of the herbal supplement business.
Testing methods and findings
The researchers, who published their findings in the journal BMC Medicine, used a process called DNA barcoding, which is a type of genetic fingerprinting that tests a small, standardized region of the genome to identify plant and animal species.
When they applied the test to 44 of the most popular herbal supplements on the market, they found that many of them were diluted with soybean, wheat, rice and other fillers instead of the herbs the bottles were supposed to contain. In a third of the cases, there was no trace of the supplement that was advertised on the packaging.
"This suggests that the problems are widespread and that quality control for many companies, whether through ignorance, incompetence or dishonesty, is unacceptable," David Schardt, a senior nutritionist at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, told the Times. "Given these results, it's hard to recommend any herbal supplements to consumers."
Impact on health professionals
The ramifications of these findings for health professionals, including certified medical assistants and pharmacy technicians, are many. With these new findings, they can now have more confidence than ever that conventional treatments offer more effective outcomes than the herbal supplements many of their patients may have been taking.
But that isn't to say the research completely discounts herbal medicines as a possible supplement to traditional treatment. The researchers tested 44 out of the approximately 29,000 herbal products on the market in the U.S., meaning that their findings were only partially representative of the overall industry. That means health professionals will still have to do their homework when it comes to recommending alternative therapies.
1 Quirk, Mary Beth, "Testing Reveals Weeds and Rice Fillers Where the Herbs Should Be in Herbal Supplements," Consumerist, Nov. 4, 2013. http://consumerist.com/2013/11/04/testing-reveals-weeds-and-rice-fillers-where-the-herbs-should-be-in-herbal-supplements/
2 O'Connor, Anahad, "Herbal Supplements Are Often Not What They Seem," The New York Times, Nov. 3, 2013. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/05/science/herbal-supplements-are-often-not-what-they-seem.html?_r=0


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Hello! I'm Jodie and I'm an editor and writer of children's fiction and nonfiction. I'm American and British and I live in Hertfordshire, in England.
I've published 5 books for kids so far, and I have lots lots more hidden in a closet that looks more like a rubbish bin. I can't wait to share them with you.


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Plenty of Aussies were in action abroad over the weekend as we wrap up what went down in leagues around the world.
Plenty of Aussies were in action abroad over the weekend as we wrap up what went down in leagues around the world.
Tim Cahill has scored a vital equaliser for New York Red Bulls this afternoon, as his side drew 1-1 with the Seattle Sounders in heavy conditions. Teammate David Carney, who was recently recalled to the Socceroos fold, played a full match in defence, in the fixture that pitted together the table topping sides of each division in the MLS.
With his team trailing midway through the second half the ball spilled out to Cahill on the edge of the box. The Socceroo hit a spectacular first time curling effort past the goalkeeper and into the side netting at the far post to draw his side level. The teams would remain locked until the full time whistle.
The 76th minute strike was the ninth of the season for Cahill, who was also wearing the captain-s armband in the absence of Frenchman Thierry Henry. The crucial point extended New York-s lead in the Eastern Conference to four points. However with the chasing sides having games in hand it-s shaping up as being a tight finish to the season for Cahill, Carney and their New York teammates.
The sight of an in form Cahill is a welcome one for the Socceroos, as he-ll be a vital inclusion for our upcoming internationals, having missed the match against Brazil through injury. David Carney may also get a run at left back for the matches against France and Canada, in what has been a problematic position for the Socceroos in recent times.
Moving to the English Premier League and it wasn't the best day for Socceroos midfielder Mile Jedinak and his Crystal Palace teammates at the weekend. The Eagles went down 2-0 to Southampton with Jedinak-s failure to clear the ball leading to Dani Osvaldo's opener for the high flying Saints.
After keeping a clean sheet in the League Cup mid-week, Mark Schwarzer was an unused substitute with Petr Cech returning to goals for Chelsea as they drew 1-1 against Tottenham.
In Germany, Robbie Kruse came on late for Bayer Leverkusen in their 2-0 home victory over Hannover while Mitch Langerak did not get on the field for Borussia Dortmund.
Jason Davidson played a full match for Heracles in the Dutch Eredivisie in what was an impressive 4-1 away win for his side against RKC Waalwijk while fellow Socceroo Tommy Oar played the opening hour as FC Utrecht had an entertaining 3-3 home draw with Roda Kerkrade.
Brought into Holger Osieck-s squad for the upcoming friendlies against France and Canada, Mat Ryan kept a clean sheet in his Belgium side Club Brugge-s 1-0 away win over RAEC Mons to stay second in the Eerste Klasse.
Former Adelaide United attacker Dario Vidosic played the full complement for FC Sion as they drew away to FC Basel 2-2 in the Swiss Superleague, while another of Osieck-s call-ups in Oliver Bozanic played in FC Luzern-s home 1-1 draw with FC Thun.
Scottish Premiership action saw Dylan Mcgowan play in Hearts 0-0 draw with Dundee but Jackson Irvine and Tom Rogic did not play for their sides as Irvine-s Kilmarnock went down 5-2 at home to Rogic-s Celtic.
In Asia, Lucas Neill could not help his side to victory in the J-League as Omiya Ardija went down to FC Tokyo 5-2 as they slid to ninth position on the table while fellow Socceroo Josh Kennedy played in his Nagoya Grampus-s 2-1 home loss to Kawasaki Frontale .
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Scoreless draw at Stoke puts Arsenal back on top of Premier League
PUBLISHED: 18:12 17 January 2016 | UPDATED: 10:30 18 January 2016
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Stoke City 0 Arsenal 0
Arsenal fought out their first scoreless draw since August to claim the point that lifted them back to the Premier League summit.
The Gunners, who were missing both Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez at the Britannia Stadium, were good value for the draw that nudged them back above Leicester on goal difference.
With that said, the visitors were largely outshone in midfield during a lively first half, with Stoke displaying greater drive and desire but rather deficient in terms of shots on target.
Ibrahim Afellay should have done better, pouncing on a lay-off by Marko Arnautovic but drilling wide on his left foot, while Joselu's header sailed tamely into the gloves of Petr Cech.
In fact, the better first-half scoring opportunities fell to Arsenal, with Joel Campbell's precise through ball splitting the Potters defence to pick out the run of Olivier Giroud, but Jack Butland sprang forward to block the chance.
Butland also tipped Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's drive over the crossbar and the resulting corner presented the Arsenal midfielder with another go – this one spinning off the boot of Laurent Koscielny and wide.
And there was no question of the Stoke goalkeeper switching off at the start of the second half, getting down to claw away a header from Giroud that was destined for the bottom corner of the net.
Butland's agility was soon matched by his opposite number, with Cech diving to parry a well-struck effort from Joselu and getting up in time to foil Bojan.
Arsenal were indebted to their veteran keeper again midway through the second period, pushing another Joselu attempt clear after Koscielny's pass had gone astray.
While there were shorts bursts of pressure from both sides, neither could ever sustain them long enough to snap the deadlock – although not for the want of trying.
Campbell blazed wide late on for the Gunners, while Stoke might also have snatched all three points when Glenn Whelan's glancing header was cleared off the line by Aaron Ramsey, with Cech stretching out a leg to keep out the rebound from Afellay.
Arsenal: Cech; Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal; Flamini; Campbell; Oxlade-Chamberlain (Chambers 90), Ramsey, Walcott (Iwobi 72); Giroud.
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28 Days 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Panama
- YiA International School of Personal Transformation & Yoga
- Boquete, Panama
- Nov 10 - Dec 7, 2019 (28 days)
Event Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily guided meditation
- Excursions to the "Three Lost Waterfalls"
- Yoga Alliance-approved syllabus and certification
- Yoga island trip graduation ceremony
- YiA Yoga teacher training manual
- 27 nights accommodation
- Hot springs tour
Schedule08:00-09:00 Morning review
09:00-10:00 Morning practice: asana, meditation, pranayama
10:00-12:00 Morning classroom session
12:00-13:30 Lunch and study hall
13:30-15:00 Posture clinic: Yoga anatomy, alignment, adjustments, and transitions
15:00-17:00 Class design and practice teaching
17:00-17:30 Break
17:30-19:00 Afternoon classroom session
19:00-20:00 Study hall
About This Event
Immerse yourself in the exploration of yoga amidst the abundant beauty of the tropical mountains of Panama. Upon completion of this course, you will become a globally recognized registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, the world's largest nonprofit yoga certification and training organization expanding in over 160 countries. Join YiA Yoga for this truly transforming experience and find yourself in Boquete.
During this 200-hour training, you will explore the philosophy and history of yoga, the benefits of the postures and alignment, physiology of yoga, the eight limbs of yoga, meditation, and much more. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, along with two weekend days during the month, and all other Saturdays & Sundays off.
What will you experience during the training
Personal growth
YiA Yoga believe that the heart and soul of the practice of yoga as a whole comes from within. YiA Yoga desire to inspire you to "be the change you wish to see in this world." During the training, you will have the opportunity to reflect and connect with your highest self, the part of you that knows the sky is the limit, the part of you that sees the beauty within yourself and others, the part of you that makes your dreams, hopes, and visions a reality.
Spiritual connection
This training is designed to be suitable for people of all religious and spiritual backgrounds. YiA Yoga fully respect and honor individual belief systems. The aim is not to "convert" you into anything. It is rather to inspire you to be the best version of yourself. If you believe in a higher power, this training will connect you more to your own higher power and your highest self. Together, you will practice the power of love and gratitude, which cross all cultures, religions, and philosophies.
Creativity through Vinyasa
The primary type of yoga you will learn is Vinyasa yoga. It is one of the more creative types of yoga and is a perfect base for all other forms. If you can teach a Vinyasa class, expanding to teaching other forms of yoga is easy. Vinyasa can be soft and gentle or powerful and intense. It is whatever you want it to be. You as a teacher are able to express your creativity through the practice and personalize your class to express who you are and what you represent.
It is not a set sequence of poses that you follow every class. It is a beautiful dance that comes together through sun salutations. During the training, you will also expand your knowledge of the various forms of yoga by participating in Hatha, Bikram, Restorative, Partner yoga, Yin yoga, yoga therapeutics, yoga Nidra, Ashtanga, and AcroYoga.
Yoga anatomy and physiology
You will explore the relationship between yoga anatomy and physiology that will support you to guide your students in a safe and effective manner and will empower you to create well-rounded and balanced classes using peak pose sequencing. There will be an inside look on a collection of the most important foundational poses that together comprise the full range of the body's expression to give you a better understanding of the movements involved using full-color, detailed anatomical illustrations.
Yoga adjustments
YiA Yoga believe that one key to being an exceptional yoga teacher is being able to support your students in their practice by taking their postures to their full expression safely. There will be a hands-on approach to teaching you, not only the anatomy of the posture, but how to get them into proper alignment using effective adjustment techniques.
You will also develop clear and concise communication skills, learn to fully observe your students in their practice, and communicate what they need to hear in order to deepen their own experience. Lastly, you will discover the beauty and power of body awareness through various meditations and exercises.
Your ability to create change within yourself and in the world depends upon your courage, commitment, authenticity, and connection. By discovering your strengths and staying connected to your highest self, you will empowers others to do the same. There is no greater gift than allowing your light to shine as brightly as possible, as it inspires others to do the same.
The founder and director of YiA Yoga, Kaytee Hoverson, credits much of her focus and success - both worldly and in the spiritual realms - to the practice of meditation and visualization using the law of attraction as a strong foundation. During this training, you will have the opportunity to dive into this magnificent, life-impacting, powerful practice with her, and learn how you can incorporate meditation and visualization into your own life assisting you in fulfilling your dreams and desires.
As you develop and expand your personal meditation practice, you will be inspired to guide your students to theirs.
Yoga philosophy
The practice of yoga goes back thousands of years, but has only exploded across the world just recently. You will look into the most significant historical yogic texts, giving you a deeper understand of the foundation of yoga and flow through time to bring you to the present moment of what is means to be a yogi in the 21st century.
Student reflection by Merishka Naidoo "One of the most profound educational and spiritual journeys I have been on. Kaytee is an excellent mentor and after the course I feel component to teach Yoga. I enjoyed class design and having the opportunity to conduct my own classes as well as meditation. I am a much more compassionate person with a deeper understanding of others. I feel grateful and enriched with vast knowledge and experience, making me a better rounded individual. This Yoga journey changed my outlook on life. I have such a deep understanding of myself, self love and compassion for others. I really feel competent as a teacher and am grateful for the amazing journey. Yia Yoga will always have a special place in my heart. Amazing, enriching, life changing experience that I recommend everyone does once in their lifetime."
Venue HighlightsYiA Yoga is located in the small mountain town of Boquete, in the Chiriquí province of Panamá, which the westernmost province of the country bordering with Costa Rica. Due to its elevation (approximately 4,000 feet about sea level), Boquete enjoys spring-like temperatures year round, making this area the agricultural breadbasket of the country. YiA Yoga's studio is located in downtown Boquete in the Plaza Los Establos shopping center on Calle 5A Sur.
Panama is the natural bridge that unites the Americas and has the greatest diversity of wildlife in Central America. Much of the land, over 1/3, is covered by National Parks with a variety of plants, animals, reptiles, birds, and a wide range of marine life.
Panama offers the complete travel experience with activities such as: zip-lining through the jungle, hot springs, horseback riding, mountain biking, amazing hiking, bird watching, white water rafting, fishing, rock climbing, repelling, surfing, cave exploration, snorkeling, four-wheeling, volcano treks and much more.
Above all else, the culture of people in Panama will amaze you and show you the kind of love and acceptance that will inspire you for a lifetime. They are the kind of selfless people that you can ask for directions and they will walk you to your location, even if they need to go the other way. Or the kind of people you meet on the bus and they invite you into their homes to share a meal after an hour of knowing you. The best way to describe them is open-hearted and they will make you not want to leave.
The valley of Boquete is located in the western highlands of Panama at 1,200 meters above the sea level. Nestled amongst the country's most mountainous region, this peaceful town is situated between the Caldera River and Baru Volcano.
Surrounded by untouched tropical cloud forests, Boquete is just an hour and a half from unspoiled white sand beaches in the Pacific and 4 hours from Bocas del Toro in the Caribbean, offering yogi's plenty of opportunities to hit the beach during the weekend to enjoy the warmth of the sun and get to do some of the most amazing scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing that they could imagine.
Boquete is safe, beautiful, inexpensive, and exciting. It can be easily accessed by 1 hour daily flights from Panama City to David (the country's second largest city), and then a 30-40 minute car or 1 hour bus journey from here.
The "Valley of the Flowers and the Eternal Spring" is home to 20,000 habitants whose cultural roots can be traced to Native Indians, Spaniards, Europeans and North Americans among other ethnicities. Its first settlers came from other areas of Panama, as well as other countries such as Switzerland, Sweden, Germany and North America.
All give shape to the cultural melting pot that Boquete is today. Most farms and houses still have architectural styles that are reminiscent of these other countries. On the sheer mountains that surround the valley live the Ngöbe Bugles, an indigenous ethnic group who are highly skilled artisans, famous for their colorful chaquiras (beaded necklaces) and "nahuas", traditional dresses.
Boquete is considered the ecotourism and adventure travel capital of Panama, you name it, Boquete has it. For extreme adrenaline, White Water River Rafting in the Chiriqui Viejo. For coffee lovers, Coffee Tours to coffee plantations and processing farms in Palmira, Palo Alto and Alto Quiel.
To admire the beauty of the tropical cloud forest, Zip Line Canopy Tours in Palo Alto. For a challenging trek and a chance to view both oceans from Panama's highest point, hike and camp to the top of the Baru Volcano. For the most incredible hike, challenge yourself to the Quetzals Trail footpath from Cerro Punta to the entrance of La Amistad National Park.
For a relaxing afternoon, you can soak in the Caldera Hot Springs. For you cowboys, you can go Horseback Riding through Caldera's valleys. To admire nature's abundance go for a Bird Watching Tour. For extreme sports enthusiasts there is Rock Climbing and Rappelling at Los Ladrillos in Bajo Mono.
During the weekend, boat trips and island hoping tours can be arranged to Bolaños or Gamez Islands in the Golf of Chiriqui. Panama's best surfing is just a couple of hours away in the world famous town of Santa Catalina and the most amazing scuba diving spots are found at Isla Coiba, which is also in Chiriqui's Golf. The Archipelago of Bocas del Toro is only a 20-minute flight away from David and offers a great taste of the Caribbean vibe.
The location of Boquete enjoys a sunny cool mountain climate, comfortable all year round, considered nearly perfect, with temperatures ranging between 60° to 80° F (16° to 28° C).
AccommodationsSan Miguel Boutique Cabañas
On-site lodging is available at the beautiful San Miguel Boutique Cabañas. This charming hotel is surrounded by beautiful lush gardens creating a serene natural environment for you to delve into your yoga journey. Each cabaña has three bedrooms, kitchen, breakfast bar, living room, hot water, and Wi-Fi. There are also hammocks to relax in outside with social areas to enjoy the perfect of weather of Boquete. %The accommodation allows you to bring friends and family with you on your journey shall you so desire. YiA Yoga also offers an array of other various lodging options to suit your needs.
- Free Wifi
- Free Parking
- Kitchen
- Tour Assistance
- Coffee/Tea
- Yoga Studio
- House Keeping
Menu/CuisineBoquete has several groceries, a farmer's market, and variety of fine dining featuring local and international cuisine. Please note that meals are not included in the cost of the training. YiA Yoga recommends that students be prepared to bring snacks to all class sessions.
There are more restaurants per capita in Boquete than anywhere else in Panama. Boquete offers an array of gourmet restaurants offering a wide selection of international dishes including: Mexican, Italian, Peruvian, American, Chinese, Argentinian, Japanese, and of course delicious Panamanian. It also hosts adorable coffee shops and an abundance of delicious bakeries.
DirectionsArrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Enrique Malek airport in David (DAV). Transfer from and to the airport is available upon request.
Panama is just a short plane ride away if you are coming from the USA and cheap flights are available on a regular basis. Eight major USA cities offer direct daily flights to Panama City, Los Angeles, New York, Newark, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and Orlando. You can also fly directly from Paris, Madrid, and Amsterdam and other locations around Europe.
Panama City, Panama, and San Jose, Costa Rica are the same distance from Boquete, so it is suggested to check prices for both locations, although flights to David from San Jose are less frequent but if you plan to take the bus, San Jose may be the cheaper option.
If you arrive in Panama City the flight to David is around 30 minutes.
Arrival by bus
If you decide to take the bus, it is about six to eight hours by bus or car. From David to Boquete is it about 45 to 60 minutes by bus, taxi, or a shuttle.
Option one
Panama City to David by private shuttle. YiA Yoga can arrange private shuttles from your arrival airport in Panama City directly to Boquete for 450 USD. You will walk off the flight and your very own bi-lingual tour guide will be there waiting for you with a sign with your name on it. No taxis, no airport transfers, no hassles. And you can make stops along the way whenever you would like. To book a transfer, email YiA Yoga.
Option two
Panama City to David. You will arrive to Panama at Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and to fly from Panama to David you have to go to Albrook "Marcos A. Gelabert" International Airport (PAC), which is about 45 minutes away depending on the time of day and traffic. You can take a taxi between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Albrook "Marcos A. Gelabert" International Airport (PAC) or spend a night in a hotel in Panama City and then take a taxi next morning to Albrook "Marcos A. Gelabert" International Airport (PAC).
A taxi from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Albrook "Marcos A. Gelabert" International Airport (PAC) or to a hotel in Panama City should cost around 25 to 35 USD. A taxi from your hotel should not charge you more than 5 USD to take you to Albrook "Marcos A. Gelabert" International Airport (PAC) if you are staying within Panama City.
The last flight to David from Panama City departs around 6:00 p.m., so if you land on Panama City after 1:00 p.m. plan to spend the night in a hotel in Panama City or take a bus to David. The last bus to David leaves Panama City at 3:00 a.m. You should allow at least 3 hours between landing at Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and getting to Albrook "Marcos A. Gelabert" International Airport (PAC) or bus station because of customs, immigration, and then the journey within Panama City.
Option three
Panama City to David by bus
If you want to take a bus to David from Panama City, you first have to take a taxi from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or from your hotel in Panama City to Albrook bus terminal. There, you will be able to catch a bus to David. Busses depart almost every hour so you should not have any problem with the schedule and you do not have to bother with reservations. The only dates when you will not be able to easily catch a bus is when it is a Panamanian National Holiday.
The first bus departs everyday at 6:00 a.m. and the last one departs at 3:00 a.m. The bus ticket from Panama to David costs 12.50 or 15 USD per passenger depending if it is an express bus or not. Express buses are the fastest and depart at 3:00 p.m., 10:45 p.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:00 a.m. Once you arrive at the bus terminal in David, you can easily take a connecting bus to Boquete for 1.45 USD from the same terminal. The last bus from David to Boquete leaves at 8:45 p.m.
Panama City to David by rental car
You may also rent a car in Panama City and drive to Boquete. This is a good option for those who feel comfortable driving in other countries, but may be overwhelming to some drivers. Rental cars are also available in Boquete. Budget has an office in the town center, so that may be the best option.
Cancellation Policy
100% deposit refund for cancellation 60+ days before event.
50% deposit refund for cancellation 30-59 days before event.
0% deposit refund for cancellation 0-29 days before event.
The remaining balance (total price minus deposit) is due upon arrival.
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According to recent interviews Mila Kunis has firm views on who gets to see her in labour. She's allowing her doctor and Ashton Kutcher, and Ashton is only allowed if he stays firmly away from the business end.
"Two people are allowed in my delivery room. My doctor and my significant other. And he is staying above the action. He'll be head to head. Not head to vag. Unless he wants to risk his life and see. But I wouldn't if I were him. I highly doubt he wants to see that being ripped apart and shredded. Because it will be shredded. It's just a matter of how badly."
Many sites, including Mamamia.com.au where I saw this story, are asking if Mila should be worried about her partner watching her bits get "shredded". I am mainly worried that she may think it's possible to give birth with an audience of just two people, no matter how hilariously-presented and firm her birth plan is. And that's assuming people reads the damned thing in the first place.
Her doctor will read their birth plan. It is, after all, what they're paying him for. And perhaps Mila's labour will be short enough (and her wallet large enough) to persuade her doctor to stay for the whole process. I doubt it though; doctors usually leave the painful tedious hours of cervix dilation to the midwives, and then rush in at the actual emergence of the baby. It will often be several different midwifes, even without shift changes, so the person sticking their finger up your fanjo to check dilation will often be a completely different person to the one who did it an hour previously. Will they all have read the birth plan? Will they bollocks.
So that's probably your partner plus three people having a good long look at the business end. Want some mild drugs? That'll be another person in the room. Want the good drugs? That'll be an anesthetist and possibly their assistant. That's plus five. Doing it in a hospital? Expect a nurse or five. And some catering and cleaning staff. And people to operate specialised machines. And, if you get really unlucky, some student nurses and doctors. That's… that's plus LOTS. There is a good chance there'll be more people at the birth of your baby that at their first birthday party.
My labour was a fast and straight-forward affair and there was still 13 people present in the room when my daughter was born. Waters broke at 6am, hit the hospital at 8am, c-section completed by 10am. It didn't even encompass one change of working shift but I still had so many people packed in there it felt like student party in a small flat (complete with drugs and people freaking out). And all of them were having a good gander at the business end. If I'd written "hello, nice to meet you" on my vulva, I'd have saved myself most of the talking I had to do.
Honestly, I'm not even sure who half of the thirteen people were. There was me and my husband (in ridiculous little red hats to mark us out so no one would do something silly like pass us a scalpel or ask us to hold the intestines). There was my surgeon and his nurse, and my anesthetist and his nurse, and a midwife and some other midwife and that's only eight accounted for… look, I don't even know why the remaining people were there. They could have been vital medical staff. They could have been the cleaners. They could have been a tour group in from China and desperately lost on their way to the Opera House. I have no idea. All I know is that, for a significant amount of my stay in the hospital, there was a real chance that people would recognise my vulva better than my face.
I was told to write a birth plan. I didn't. Thankfully absolutely no one checked or I would have been making excuses like "my early labour ate my homework". I did discuss various options with my partner, so he knew what to push for if I was out of it, but I had nothing in writing. I have no regrets – long birth plans are, I am convinced, only recommended to stop pregnant women from nagging the staff about inconsequential details so they can get on with delivering a healthy baby. Want the father to catch the baby? Sure, if it's possible. Want whale music? You'll need to bring it and something to play it on and someone to press the button but whatever. Want your medical staff to read a five page document on how birth should work when they have already delivered hundreds of babies? And think you'll only need one person present? On your fecking bike, love.
Look, this is not Mila's fault. The general portrayal of labour and childbirth is as far removed from the reality as the Kim Jong's family album is from coverage of them in the international news. Before childbirth, mothers-to-be are fed a shite load of stuff about choices and empowerment and all this hoohah about how you can choose to push your baby out your hahhoo. And then the baby decides to arrive and you realise all your lists and ideas are useless and you may as well just roll with the punches. Honestly, it's a good way to set you up for actually having a baby – they don't read the damned plans either. Not even if you write it on your bits.


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We had to stop off at New York bus station to get our bus to Boston. We had got stuck in New York traffic so had to get the later bus to Boston which meant we didn't get in till 12.30!! While at the bus station a lovely big black lady (yes another tramp) with bright pink lipstick all over her face practically, she kindly asked Sam for a $1 and sam replied "no sorry" so she then proceeded to call Sam a "mother f**king bitch" and spat in her general direction. Then Sam popped off to make a phone call leaving me with the wrath of this slightly crazy lady saying ever so lovely things....i actually feared for my life,hehehe! So we escaped death and got the bus to Boston. Arriving we had to get a rush on as the last subway stopped at 1am but we made it but got lost looking for Megans, Sam went to get directions in the gas station but behind the big thick glass and with sams little voice got the reply of "HUH??" So then used the payphone to call megan. While she was going through all that i was standing watching the bags and minding my own business when yes ladies and gents another tramp stopped to talk to me and this one was also drunk...oh dear. Do you have a cigarette? No sorry i dont smoke...thats a good choice! What part of Ireland do you come from?? 1 in the morning after hours of travelling and in the middle of no where, good times. It finished that she shook my hand and her name was Kate. No swearing or spitting,phew! Sam got off the phone and luckily we were just on the wrong side of the street, we had wrote the address 314 instead it was 341, DOH!!! hehe! Poor Megan but she was so nice even at that ungodly hour and off we all went to bed.
So after that eventful journey we got up and headed to Boston for a day of touring the city and hitting starbucks for a spot of free wifi. We asked the local tour guide where the free tour was and she said ever so nicely "you can walk yourself" and thrusted a map our way,hehe! We ended up going on the Freedom trail around Boston and up to Charles Town going around Boston habour. It Was a really nice city, Sam liked it alot and the people seemed nice, i even stopped to talk to a local fisherman casting his rod on CharlesTown Bridge, he had not caught anything yet! We went USS constitution where we had to show our ID to have a look around the ship, a tad random and i did ask why and was it because someone might try to sail off with the 18th Century ship...the Navy lady was not amused. We got ourselves our dinner from Quincy Market which was lots of different stalls with all kinds off food, me and Sam shared a chilli dog and 2slices of pizza, we know how to live it up. After a long day of walking around and Sam again bored of my endless history question, that she swears she has already informed me about. we headed back to Megans to get a night sleep before the next bus trip.
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Five days later, on Sunday, November 9th, we "held" our first L.A. Food Night.
Actually, that's not entirely accurate. While KB and I did cook the meal that night—chicken manicotti—our friend Denise hosted, and the group was admittedly small. It was us, Denise, Lille, and two people we had just met, but would soon become close friends with: Mel and Kyle.
Here's a photo of them with KB from that night:
And here's another photo of the three of them nearly seven years later, shot during our going-away party on September 24th, 2015.
Our last official Food Night in L.A. was held on Sunday, September 20th, 2015. Unlike the first L.A. Food Night, a bunch of folks came out including our good friend Theune…
…Dima, Mana, and Greg…
…and a whole slew of other folks we love and miss dearly.
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"Solitude brings the seeds of bad Karma to life"
Summary: To start with we're given another look into the past, this time 500 years after the events that took place in last episodes flashback, where the Emperor of Delight has just ascended his throne. In celebration he randomly kills the first 100 people in the assembled crowd who stop clapping for him first using his powers. We then shift back to the present, where the kids are once again reading stories in class. Shun is chosen to read aloud the story of a young man whose pride eventually turns him into a Karma Demon, leaving him no choice but to take his own life in order to protect others from himself.
Group 1 then face off against their classmates in an interesting psychic version of what is essentially mini-golf. The games turn from friendly competition to something much colder, leaving everyone with a bitter taste in their mouths by the end. We're given our first view of the Queerats (Bakenezumi) as Saki steps up to save one from drowning. From the information that can be gathered from various promos and articles, these creatures will have a lager role in the over-all story to play. The episode ends with a cryptic allusion to Maria's past and how if she had never been born, countless others could have been spared.
Impressions: Over all, another solid episode. It did a lot to establish the characters a bit more, as well as do some more world building. I'm glad that they've decided to keep up with using flashback in the beginning of the episode. It's a nice way of getting just the tiniest glimpse of what life was like between when people first obtained their Cantus and the time when our story is taking place. In those 1,000 years a lot must have taken place, most of it probably to the detriment of everyone born without powers, and seeing these little glimpses helps to get a vague idea what it would have been like in those formative years before they arrived at the societal structure they have now.
I also was glad they included another short story, complete with a different style of animation. Not only did it look creepy as all hell, but it reminded me of the original Grimm's fairytales. I'm not talking about the sanitized Disney versions, but the real ones, where cannibalism, incest, violence and blood run rampant. Those stories weren't about happy endings and princes, those were stories people told to their kids so they would learn to mind their manners, work hard, and never stray from the forest path lest something truly unfortunate occur.
The fairytales in Shin Sekai Yori are even darker, warning of the consequences of believing that you are above all else and inforcing the thought that the sacrifice of the individual for the good of the whole is a noble act. Being able to take your own life for the good everyone appears to be the running theme of the two stories we've heard so far, and it seems to reflect an idea that is highly regarded in the small, insular society that Saki and the others live in. It makes sense when you think about it within the context of the show: in a world where the population is as controlled and weeded-out as it is here, with everyone from those born without powers to simple rule breakers mysteriously "vanishing", it makes sense that protecting those few that make it out of childhood alive would be such a treasured idea. I'm looking forward to more of these in future episodes, as I've that you can glean a lot about a culture by reading their myths and folk tales. Also, super great animation during those segments, and really, who could pass that up?
The ball game part of the episode was okay. It held my attention and was interesting. We got to see all of the characters in action and interacting with each other a bit more than last weeks episode. The "action" was done well, for something that could have been so boring. I'm glad they didn't spend the whole episode on it. It seemed to only really serve the purpose of introducing us to Katayama Manabu, the cheater from the other team, who also dissappears, as well as to demonstrate the Code of Virtue. The fact that you can't interfer with something a person is already controlling is very interesting. I would wager to guess that that rule is in place so that people don't fight with each other or those in charge using their Cantus. It's just one more way that the society is controlled in order to keep the peace (and not end up like what was shown 500 years in the past).
I was way more interested in the Queerats, or Bakenezumi. They look as weird/gross/cute as I imagined them, although they're a bit smaller than I was thinking they would be. They worship humans with the Cantus, but no one knows how they would be around children (since they have no power) so they're kept away from them. I'm glad that Saki has enough good in her to save the one that falls in the water, even though everyone else seems to think it's a bad idea. Plus, it was also a very nice display of her powers. Am I the only one who though it sounded like they were saying "Thank you" and calling Saki a god? Even thought the rest of the language was pretty garbled, I could have sworn that's what they were saying. From what I can gather, we'll be seeing more of them in future episodes.
I'm almost 100% certain that the narrarator is the grown-up Saki, especially after this episode. She talks about the ball rolling event like she was part of it and drops hints about Maria in a way that makes it clear that it isn't Maria talking about herself. Next weeks episode looks like it'll advance the story more, as the group goes camping outside the Barrier Rope. Let's see what kind of trouble they get into.
Final Thought: (*Edit* Hahahahah just kidding I was going to ask why they're translating it as "Cantus" but I went to UTW site and they had an explanation so jokes on me, I'm an idiot *End Edit*) How CUTE is Mamoru? SO. FREAKING. CUTE! Look at his fluffy hair and sad, puppy dog eyes! He's been mostly in the background for now but I still just want to pinch his cheeks.


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Two weeks ago he was the Southern Courier's Community Dad of the Year, but this week he's back where he belongs, a bit prouder and straighter in his step and out amongst the kids getting Little A's off for another season. Tony Vecellio is synonymous with Randwick Botany Little Athletics and, for over 40 years, he has overseen the remarkable growth of an organisation dedicated to keeping kids fit and showing them the fun of athletics competition.
Tony has kicked off the 44th season of Little A's down at the "new" Hensley Athletics Field. On every Saturday from now until March there are, as Tony says, "27 weeks of summer little athletics – rain, hail or shine" at a great local venue. Four nights a week there is training and skills tuition leading up to the Saturday comps. The Little A's compete in running, jumping, hurdles, throwing and every other aspect of athletics. There are representative carnivals (zone, regional and State), Little A's at the beach and the not-to-be-missed Christmas Party. Children are encouraged to represent Randwick Botany Little A's at Homebush and other venues. The way I look at it is that Little A's on a Saturday morning are better than computer games – after all it's not a screen it's real life. There is also the socialising, which is a big factor each week.
Tony has also been working with local junior league and soccer teams to keep up the players' fitness over the summer football break. If your kids missed the registration days don't worry. You can still be part of the 44th season of Little A's and you can register from about 8:15am any Saturday morning down at Hensley. You can call Tony on the Saturday morning mobile, 0403 103 114 or go to the website: www.randwickbotanylac.com.au
Sep 19, 2011
Little A's kicks off in style
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There are quite a few Delahaye 135M chassis with this body, which makes the car seem like a guest at the Ascot Races wearing a rented tux
Ettore Bugatti never recovered from the tragic death of his 29-year-old son Jean, shortly before WWII in 1939. Neither did his company. The war and its aftermath left the Molsheim factory devastated, and then on August 21, 1947, Ettore Bugatti died, leaving six heirs to the estate.
In September 1949, the Bugatti factory manufactured a batch of 16 further examples of its pre-war Type 57/57C model, but evidently only three were completed. For a time the company concentrated on sub-contracted engineering work, before Roland Bugatti made an attempt to re-launch the marque in 1951 using an improved Type 57 chassis as the basis for the new Type 101.
These improvements included a down-draft Weber carburetor to replace the obsolete prewar Stromberg, an electric Cotal gearbox and 17-inch instead of 18-inch road wheels, while many components still in stock were utilized in its construction. As with the Type 57, two versions were offered, in this case Types 101 and 101C, the latter being equipped with a supercharger.
But Bugatti's other interests took precedence over the revived road car project, and only a handful of Type 101s were completed between 1951 and 1956, making it one of this most celebrated manufacturer's rarest models.
Seven cars were produced in total and allocated chassis numbers 101500 to 101506 inclusive, possibly missing out chassis number 101505. The prototype, chassis number 101500, was a factory-built four-door saloon with coachwork in the modern, full-width, postwar style, whereas chassis number 101502, the car offered here, was a coach (a two-door saloon) by Guilloré of Courbevoie and the only Type 101 to feature separate front and rear fenders.
According to Barrie Price's Album Bugatti 57, this body is believed to have been designed for a Delahaye. All seven 101s have survived to the present day, three in the French National Motor Museum at Mulhouse, and all except 101502 are listed in Hugh Conway's 1962 Register & Data of Bugatti Automobiles.
Rudolfo Brignore owned 101502 in Tunis from 1956 onwards. In 1964, he sold the car to a Bugatti trader in Brussels, Belgium, Jean De Dobbeleer, who in turn sold it to Georges Marquet Delina, the heir to a chain of luxury hotels (Les Grandes Hotels Belges) in Brussels and Madrid. Delina owned the Palace Hotel and the Ritz in Madrid, and was a staunch Bugatti collector; he bought 28 Bugattis from De Dobbeleer, which he kept stored at various locations around Brussels.
A downturn in his business fortunes in the 1970s forced Delina to dispose of his collection, and the Type 101 Guilloré Coupe was sold at Christie's auction on March 22, 1973 to well-known collector Michel Roquet, of Founex, Switzerland. (SCM record #9464 shows this car also sold at Christie's Geneva on March 20, 1969 for $6,923). Roquet put the car up for sale in May 1975, when it was bought by Pim Hascher, who kept it until his death in 2007.
Hascher had the Type 101 restored in 2005, after which it was presented at the Paleis Het Loo Concours d'Elegance in September that same year. Remarkably, a photograph of 101502 has never appeared in Bugantics, the quarterly journal of the Bugatti Owners' Club. Archive photographs exist of the car in Tunisia in the 1950s and '60s, where it is depicted it in apparently very nice condition on whitewall tires.


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West 23rd Street and the surrounding area is quite unique: part strip mall with its cityfied Home Depot, Olive Garden & Best Buy, part community housing for the creative-types in the Chelsea Hotel or the visually-impaired at Associated Blind Housing, utter chaos with all types of cars racing down the massive two-way street, sirens shrieking, cars honking, people smoking and laughing outside Gotham Comedy Club. And, nestled somewhere between Duane Reade and Garden of Eden is a little bakery with bright purple awning, called Madeleine Patisserie.
Once upon a time, this charming little French cafe was a sad, dingy little clothing store that sold cheap clothes on wire hangers. Today, Madeleine Patisserie sells beautiful, scrumptious French pastries, and has lines to the door with people waiting to order these teeny-tiny cookies called macarons. No, not the spiky little coconut styrofoam balls– macarons are completely different. These are delicate cookies with a wonderfully thin, crispy outer shell encasing two soft, chewy cookies that sandwich a silky smooth filling. They come in flavors like Caramel Fleur de Sel , Apricot and Champagne, Chocolate Rum Coconut, Pistachio, Lavendar, Rose…in all colors of the rainbow.
My favorite is Cassis: a chic, smokey-purple cookie exterior that crumbles away to reveal a delectable berry filling, hints of creamy vanilla offsetting the fruity tang. It's a fascinating marriage of textures– crisp yet soft, airy yet moist, with a deep flavor that fills your whole mouth.
It's just…lovely. I'll leave it at that.
Madeleine Patisserie
132 West 23rd Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues)
New York, NY 10011


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Tagging Seals
BARROW, ALASKA– (By Julie Konop) Watch Dr. Brendan Kelly, Micaela Ponce, Kevin Bakker and Dan Carlson as they measure and tag a female ringed seal on the frozen Chukchi Sea. Follow them as they return the seal by snowmobile to her breathing hole in the Elson Lagoon – and get a little seal slap in the process.
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