text:
The search found 102 results in 0.01 seconds.
Millions of workers are employed in positions that deviate from the full-time, standard employment relationship or work in jobs that are mismatched with their skills, education, or experience. Yet, little is known about how employers evaluate workers who have experienced these employment arrangements, limiting our knowledge about how part-time work, temporary agency employment, and skills underutilization affect workers' labor market opportunities.
A sizable literature examines whether and why marriage affects men's and women's wages. This study advances current research in two ways. First, whereas most prior studies treat the effect of marriage as time-invariant, I examine how the wage effect of marriage unfolds over the life course. Second, whereas prior work often focuses on the population-average effect of marriage or is limited to some particular gender or racial group, I examine the intersection of gender and race in the effect of marriage.
This study examines whether working with a broker increases or reduces the payment received for the last client among female sex workers. Building on research on the informal economy and sex work, we formulate a positive embeddedness hypothesis, expecting a positive association, and an exploitation hypothesis, expecting a negative association. We analyze a large survey combined with intensive interview data on female sex workers in Andhra Pradesh, India. These data uniquely distinguish between the amount the sex worker actually received and the amount the client paid.
Research documents that lenders discriminate between loan applicants in traditional and peer-to-peer lending markets, yet we lack knowledge about the mechanisms driving lenders' behavior. I offer one possible mechanism: When lenders assess borrowers, they are implicitly guided by cultural stereotypes about the borrowers' status. This systematically steers lenders toward funding higher status groups even when applicants have the same financial histories.
Existing research emphasizes the importance of group identification and perceived similarity in the development of group consciousness. Intersectionality suggests that for many women, a political consciousness of gender may also stem from experiences with race, ethnicity, and sexuality and may be interconnected with a consciousness of other forms of inequality. This study analyzes data from a recent national survey to investigate how race, ethnicity, and sexuality intersect with women's gendered political consciousness.
African Americans have yet to achieve parity with whites in terms of income. A growing number of studies have identified several factors that have influenced the size of the racial gap, which has been found to vary by social class status and gender as well as across space. While most research has examined these factors separately, they may interact with each other in shaping racial inequality. Using an intersectional approach with a multilevel model, this study focuses on the impact of residential segregation and social class on racial differences in earnings for men and women.
To understand the mechanisms behind social inequality, this address argues that we need to more thoroughly incorporate the effects of status—inequality based on differences in esteem and respect—alongside those based on resources and power. As a micro motive for behavior, status is as significant as money and power. At a macro level, status stabilizes resource and power inequality by transforming it into cultural status beliefs about group differences regarding who is "better" (esteemed and competent).
That social capital matters is an established fact in the social sciences. Less clear, however, is how different forms of social capital affect gender disadvantages in career advancement. Focusing on a project-based type of labor market, namely the U.S. film industry, this study argues that women suffer a "closure penalty" and face severe career disadvantages when collaborating in cohesive teams. At the same time, gender disadvantages are reduced for women who build social capital in open networks with higher degrees of diversity and information flow.
Why has progress toward gender equality in the workplace and at home stalled in recent decades? A growing body of scholarship suggests that persistently gendered workplace norms and policies limit men's and women's ability to create gender egalitarian relationships at home. In this article, we build on and extend prior research by examining the extent to which institutional constraints, including workplace policies, affect young, unmarried men's and women's preferences for their future work-family arrangements. We also examine how these effects vary across education levels.
Although numerous studies have considered the effects of having health insurance on access to health care, physical health, and mortality risk, the association between insurance coverage and mental health has been surprisingly understudied. Building on previous work, we use data collected from a two-year follow-up of low-income women living in Boston, Chicago, and San Antonio to estimate a series of latent fixed-effects regression models assessing the association between insurance status and symptoms of psychological distress.


text:
A committee of outside experts advising the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended June 6 that the FDA ease access restrictions placed nearly three years ago on the diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone), which had been linked to an increased risk of "cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke." The description of the increased health risks came from the agency's Sept. 23, 2010, announcement that the distribution controls would be imposed.
The panel's music to the ears of the manufacturer is a change in perspective, a look at a different side of the science, albeit supposedly without obliterating all safety concerns. Borrowing from a Joni Mitchell hit, the experts have "looked at life from both sides now," leaving the FDA to determine if they "really don't know life at all." The committee's majority decided to modify Avandia restrictions based on a re-evaluation of the manufacturer's safety data. GlaxoSmithKline is Avandia's maker.
The FDA will take under advisement what, if anything, to do about this new perspective on Avandia side effects. In the meantime, rosiglitazone-containing drugs are marketed under the FDA's risk evaluation and mitigation strategy, or REMS. Using the FDA's language, Avandia's restrictions require that the drug "will be available to new patients only if they are unable to achieve glucose control on other medications and are unable to take Actos (pioglitazone), the only other drug in this class." Pre-existing users who have been "benefiting from the drug" have been allowed to choose whether to stay on it.
The REMS enrolls participating physicians and pharmacists. Doctors must "attest to and document their patients' eligibility; patients will have to review statements describing the cardiovascular safety concerns associated with this drug and acknowledge they understand the risks."
If the FDA entirely lifts the REMS, then the golden goose will have done a lot for Teva Pharmaceuticals, which not that long ago, on Jan. 25, obtained FDA approval to produce generic Avandia tablets.
What about Avandia's victims? What about thousands of people who developed Avandia side effects, such as heart attack and stroke, seemingly without a culprit as plausible as the drug? Thousands of injured patients or their family members have hired counsel and have joined Avandia class action lawsuits that have been centralized before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Avandia settlements are indeed attainable.
# # #
Victims of any bad drug may contact one of the pharmaceutical injury attorneys at Reich & Binstock for a free consultation. The law firm may be reached toll-free at 1-866-LAW-2400. One also may submit the electronic case evaluation request form posted on the law firm's website, www.reichandbinstock.com.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
So, this is apparently where I am to tell you a little bit about myself. I'm already sweating. I've never been good at this. Every attempt I've ever made to sum myself up in a few words has failed miserably. I think my Facebook about-me-quote-or-whatever-thing still reads "uh… I don't know."
Anyway (I was really tempted to write anyways here, but I'm hugely insecure so I googled it first and found this, so I'm not going to use it ever again (Oh, and I like parentheses)), I'm Sunna. Born and raised on an island roughly the size of Kentucky, but much less conveniently located – in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, that is. I'm Icelandic. We're mainly known for landscapes like this, eccentric singers who dress up as swans, a preoccupation with elves (no link here, apparently they're not too keen on being photographed), and sweaters that irritate most everyone's skin, although we would never admit it.
Iceland is pretty great. I quite like it. However, I daydream constantly about other places to go, unknown food to taste, things to see, etc., etc. So, I thought I might enjoy a bit of escapism here. I named the blog (which took me about five weeks, as I am the most typical Libra in the world and have a huge problem making up my mind about stuff. Like, all stuff.) after the song Moon River, which I like. Most of all the one line that reads: There's such a lot of world to see. There is, isn't there? Hopefully, I'll get to see quite a bit of it. The rest I'll dream about. Out loud. Right here.


text:
Older Americans Would Work Longer if Jobs Were Flexible
About 40 percent of retirees surveyed were willing to return to work in a job like their previous one, but 60 percent would return if the schedule were flexible.
The share of Americans over 65 is projected to hit 40 percent by 2050, up from 20 percent in 2007. As the percentage of older Americans rises, concern is growing about the financial strains associated with a larger number of retirees being supported by each active worker. There's also worry that some employers may face labor shortages.
Confiscation of German Copyrights Boosted U.S. Math and Science
A possible response would be to enact or encourage policies that would allow older Americans to work beyond traditional retirement ages. In Older Americans Would Work Longer if Jobs Were Flexible (NBER Working Paper No. 24008),
John Ameriks,
Joseph S. Briggs,
Andrew Caplin,
Minjoon Lee,
Matthew D. Shapiro, and
Christopher Tonetti find that there is a large, untapped pool of older Americans who have a strong desire to keep working, sometimes at wages significantly lower than the ones they earned previously, but only if they could have flexible work schedules.
— Jay Fitzgerald
The Digest is not copyrighted and may be reproduced freely with appropriate attribution of source.
Contact Us


text:
Sheesh. I am realizing that all I've talked about the past few posts is hair and I don't want to come off as a one trick pony. I did put a little teaser into my last post and I got a comment asking me to divulge my strategy for wearing moisturizer whilst having bangs and not letting them look greasy from rubbing against the lotion all day.
The first most important thing is to make sure you put your moisturizer on as soon as you get out of the shower – allowing for maximum time to absorb before you style da bangs. I am alllllways in a rush so for me there is usually only a 10 minute drying time between shower and styling.
From there I give my bangs a good blow dry – I blow them up, then side to side, then use my flat brush to give them a little volume by slightly curling the brush under my bags while I blow dry. I finish with a dry hairspray (Paul Mitchell right now – my sister turned me onto it and it's very light).
Now – the trick is, when you work all day and plan to go out but you think your bangs look kinda EH here's a good tip. Take a flat brush, sprinkle it with baby powder and run it through your bangs. You will be amazed at how great they look! This works well for the crown too for extra body. Sometimes this makes your hair a little staticky so I do still finish with a dry hair spray to get rid of any static clingers. I also hear that you can actually run a dryer sheet over your hair to get rid of static but I've yet to try this. It makes logical sense though. I will keep you posted if I do attempt to prove / disprove this myth.
There is also a Bumble and Bumble product that is supposed to be amazing. I haven't gotten it yet but it's definitely on the list. Its Bumble and Bumble Hair powder. They make it in a few different shades to match up with your color. This seems to be a genius idea to me. It would help out in a pinch in the morning if you oversleep and don't have time to wash your hair. It also claims to help with volumizing fine hair and aiding those with oily hair. Its also good if you overdo it on product and want to get your hair back to square one and not have it look greasy or too weighted down.
I've used several Bumble and Bumble products and been happy with them all so I am sure this one will not disappoint! Given that I decided to continue on the path with bangs I do think this would be a good investment. My husband may leave me if I spend any more $$ this month on products or things that he would consider frivolous and I would consider a necessity. Unfortunately this will have to wait until February when I can build the case to purchase a few new products…. WILL I MAKE IT THAT LONG? Happy marriage or gorgeous tresses? Ahh good wifey wins for today.


text:
UK's ITV is considering a bid for Canada's Entertainment One. Preliminary talks have taken place with the Peppa Pig producer about a potential deal, according to the FT.
Shares in the Canadian company opened up 6.8 per cent on April 14th, while ITV shares were flat.
Entertainment One became a takeover target when it was forced to raise new debt, putting pressure on its share price. The London-listed company is trading at about half its all-time high, valuing the company at £678 million (€851m).
ITV has enjoyed a period of strong growth in recent years as it has managed to sustain high advertising revenues and is in good financial health to carry out a deal.
You must be logged in to post a comment Login


text:
Getting paid as a contractor or consultant is different from being an employee. It's not just about being paid a salary anymore. As an owner of a limited company, you can maximise your tax efficiencies by paying yourself a blend of salary and dividends so more of the money your company earns ends up in your pocket.
Salary, dividends and expenses – the basics
If you are the only shareholder and employee of the business it's relatively simple, you need to state:
- Salary,
- Dividends, and
- Expenses
in your earnings. That means you need to ensure your payroll and accounting system has this functionality. If you have additional shareholders or employees, you are running a larger payroll operation but essentially the principles are the same.
Salary – a regular payment (usually monthly) from employer to employee (from your limited company to you in this case). This is part of your business expenses and is allowable for corporation tax.
Dividend – a distribution of company profits to shareholders. Dividends are released AFTER corporation tax is accounted for on the company profits.
Expenses – personal expenses are reimbursement of expenses paid from personal funds on behalf of the company or mileage payments for business use of your personal car. E.g. subsistence and other allowable business expenses.
Corporation tax – the tax paid by companies on their profits.
Why use a blend of salary and dividends?
As a limited company owner you can minimise your overall tax liabilities by paying yourself using a blend of salary and dividends. You need to ensure that when you incorporate your limited company that you are a shareholder as well as a director and employee.
Your salary is classed as a business expense, reducing your overall company profit and therefore reduces your corporation tax bill. Setting your salary at the right level will minimise your personal tax liabilities (National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and Income Tax).
Any further income you want to take is done best in the form of dividends. The Corporation tax that dividends attract is less than the potential NICs and Income Tax that an equivalent salary would attract. Dividends do not form part of your payroll function.
Payroll for contractors – salary and expenses
Taking a salary from your limited company involves running a payroll. A payroll is the company's record (and physical distribution) of pay to its employees. The payroll enables you to pay salaries and expenses, plus ensure that the deductions due (PAYE and NICs) are calculated and most importantly you comply with HMRC RTI requirements. When selecting a payroll system, it needs to be able to handle your personal requirements such as the ability to flex your salary, pay on selected dates, produce payslips plus produce and send the relevant RTI details to HMRC.
When setting up your payroll function you need to set your salary (and that of any other employees), and think about how you want to administer business expenses incurred and paid for personally.
A standard payroll period process would be:
- Check all employees are included on the system
- Confirm or set the salary amount for the period (usually monthly)
- Produce payslips detailing salary, reimbursements, bonuses and deductions
- Provide the relevant information to HMRC in line with RTI requirements
- Release the net pay to employees
- Pay HMRC relevant PAYE and NI contributions when required
The PAYE and employee NICs applicable to your salary are deducted from your salary throughout the year and paid to HMRC by your company. Your gross salary and employer's NICs are allowable as a business expense, reducing your corporation tax bill.
How to set your salary
In the majority of cases setting a small salary for yourself is the best option as it minimises your tax liabilities. Setting a salary of £8,632 to £12,500 (using the 2019/20 tax threshold figures) is the most tax efficient salary as no income tax is payable and your NICs remain up to date.
Your salary is then divided across the year in monthly instalments. Some contractors and consultants prefer to flex their salary up and down in line with cash flow, ensuring that the annual salary figure is met by the financial year end, but the majority set their salary as a fixed figure each month.
How to repay expenses
Business expenses are an essential part of any business. The earlier guide on business expenses details types of allowable business expense and how to manage them effectively. The majority of business expenses should be paid for using the company bank account, but there are certain expenses where this is not possible and this is when the expenses need to be claimed back from the company. Examples of these are utilities use (proportion of home utility bills attributed to the business for a home office) and mileage.
The best way to account for this type of expense is to record it as a business expense that you have paid for personally and then reimburse yourself using your payroll scheme.
Paying yourself dividends from company profits
Distributing dividends is the second core element of paying yourself from your business. Because dividends are a distribution of company profit they need to be distributed after corporation tax has been accounted for, but they do not attract NICs and they attract lower income tax rates than a standard salary would.
So after the company pays 19% Corporation Tax, typically you will be able issue dividends using your remaining profit. On the first £2,000 of dividends issued you will not have to pay any income tax as this is your dividend allowance for the tax year.
For any additional dividends issued above this amount, if they are within your basic rate threshold for your personal income* you will pay 7.5% and if you are a higher rate tax payer (with a personal income* of more than £50,000 in the 2019/20 tax year) then you will pay 32.5% income tax on the dividends issued.
*Income = salary + dividends + any other income – personal allowance. You don't have to include reimbursed business expenses.
The tax to pay on income (including the dividends you pay yourself) is calculated at the end of the tax year via the self-assessment tax return and paid by the individual personally. You will need to make provision for the income tax on your company's income at the end of the year calculated through self-assessment. This is due to be paid by 31 January in the following year.
Most contractors and consultants opt to pay dividends throughout the year, ensuring that they have enough profit to distribute as a dividend payment. It is worth noting that income from contracts that fall within IR35 rules must be taken as salary, not dividends. Calculating whether your company has enough profit to issue dividends can be done using this equation:
Income (minus the VAT if you are VAT registered) from contracts outside of IR35**
Less Expenditure (salary, NIC, all business expenses)
= Taxable profit.
Less Corporation Tax @19%
=Maximum dividend available for distribution to shareholders.
If you plan to distribute dividends throughout the tax year, it's prudent to allocate and save funds to cover the Corporation Tax due. Some businesses separate their savings from their working business bank account using a savings account in their company's name.
As with paying salaries, records must be retained for dividend payments that are compliant with HMRC requirements. To issue a dividend payment you need to:
- Hold a director's meeting and produce minutes documenting the dividend payment decision.
- Retain a durable copy of the minutes.
- Produce a dividend voucher detailing the dividend payment.
- Pay the dividend.
For more detailed information on when and how to pay yourself dividends you can refer to our dividends article.
Next steps
By paying yourself through a blend of a salary and dividends throughout the year you can minimise your overall tax liabilities (for you and your company). Having a robust accounting system in place will ensure that you can run payroll that's compliant with HMRC's RTI requirements and plan for your tax liabilities throughout the year. Follow our tips to get the most out of paying yourself:
- Take some time to ensure that you set the correct salary level and dividend payment mix for your personal circumstances.
- Set a date for your salary that fits with your monthly cash flow.
- Release dividends when you have the profit available to do so – take into account upcoming liabilities as well as the Corporation Tax due.
- Make provision to settle your tax liabilities – retain cash within the business to settle your corporation tax liabilities and retain personal savings to settle your dividend income liabilities at the end of the tax year.
- Retain all your financial records for a period of at least six years in case HMRC ask for auditable evidence.


text:
I wanted a simple way some someone to submit any comments about my website or the content. Since I've decided to use Jekyll, A static site generator, It doesn't include comments per page out of the box. For now using Google Forms lets me offer a method of communication with very little effort.
At some point in the future I'll probably look at setting up comments per page. Before I do that I want to get use to using Jekyll.


text:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Bill Valdez, President of the Senior Executives Association (SEA) – the professional association responsible for representing, convening, and cultivating members of the Senior Executive Service (SES) and senior career leaders across the federal government – released the following statement in response to the release of President Donald Trump's FY2020 budget proposal.
"Much of the language included in the president's budget proposal rightly identifies many of the impediments our federal government confronts on a daily basis, while also correctly recognizing that the solutions will require a long-term commitment, rather than mere Band-Aids," said Valdez.
"The effectiveness of our government will continue to be limited so long as we can neither recruit top talent, nor adequately train and retain the talent we have already hired. Our government must better position itself to modernize and compete in the global labor market. Even as the budget proposal suggests that our national and homeland security requires additional staffing in the military and along our borders, the budget reiterates penny-wise and pound-foolish proposals to enact federal pay freezes and benefit and retirement cuts, thus implicitly assuring applicants interested in those posts that working for the federal government would mean enduring instability and ceaseless attacks surrounding even their most basic compensation."
"On the heels of the longest government shutdown in history, which deeply damaged the government's brand as an employer, this budget sends all the wrong signals to Americans considering jobs serving their country in federal public service. Furthermore, reneging on promises made to federal annuitants -- who planned their careers and retirements based on a set of commitments from their employer -- should be a nonstarter," Valdez continued. "Put simply, we will not attract nor retain an innovative and talented 21st century federal public service workforce by undertaking a race to the bottom on federal pay and benefits."
Valdez concluded, "I am concerned about the level of serious consideration to change management planning related to the administration's agency reorganization proposals. For example, characterizing the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) functions as simply transferrable to the General Services Administration (GSA) is easier said than done and ignores OPM's central statutory role in the federal merit system. Simply moving boxes on an org chart and superior technology are no saviors for inadequate planning and a people-focused change strategy. I urge the administration to bring stakeholders to the table to better understand the reorganization plans for OPM, and to better share information with the public so it can have confidence that taxpayer resources are being used wisely."
The Senior Executives Association (SEA) is a professional association representing Senior Executive Service members and other career Federal leaders. Founded in 1980, SEA's goals are to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of the Federal government; to advance the professionalism and advocate the interests of career Federal executives; and to enhance public recognition of their contributions. For more information, visit www.seniorexecs.org.
Remember Me
8/19/2020 » 8/20/2020NextGen Government Training Summit
9/8/2020 » 9/10/2020ATD Virtual Government Workforce
SEA will promote policies and programs that empower its constituent members to accomplish their vital mission responsibilities as well as advance their personal professional development.
The Senior Executives Association is available eight hours a day during normal business hours.
Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm Weekend: Closed


text:
The Beauty of Pink Diamonds
When it comes to price and rarity, pink diamonds really do take the cake. Pink is a very rare color when it comes to these precious stones. It is also the reason why they are known as a woman's best friend. Furthermore, some are named based on the number of carats as well as their size. A few of these types of diamonds weigh a lot more compared to the regular ones.
It's normal to see diamonds in various colors. They are becoming more and more popular as the years go by. Pink diamond accessories truly are stunning to look at. Ask a jeweler for some advice if you're planning to get one for yourself. You can even have accessories custom made for you as well. These stunning precious stones would make them even more gorgeous. Professional techniques would definitely improve the venture in all the ways that matter. Having a rare piece of jewelry as part of your collection would bring happiness and joy in your life.
Diamonds come in a variety of shapes and colors which you may want to add to your jewelry collection. The pink stones, however, are among the most beautiful you would ever see. If you want to purchase the best ones then do make sure to research on them. Take advantage of the options the market has in store for you. There are tons of stunning choices when you find the best sources for these pieces around. The rare ones would just blow your mind with their beauty. You would be able to purchase these rare pieces easily for as long as you have the budget. As of late, people have become even more interested in these precious gems. While it's still rare, there are plenty of markets that sell it.
There are always going to be questions concerning the price of these precious stones. The standard is something you have to be fully aware of before dishing out a lot of money on these pink gems. The pink colored ones are always going to be more expensive. There is no reason for you to not look amazing all the time when you sport these amazing items. Choose the ones that look exceptional because they will always help you achieve that expensive look. Make sure to ask your jeweler for some advice regarding the pieces that are priced ideally. The shade of pink will also determine the price of these items as well; the rarer the shade, the more expensive the stone. Pink diamonds influence your look in so many ways so make sure to know more about them.
Cite: my response


text:
Polytex Manager (PM) is a web application designed to facilitate textile management via Polytex systems. This user-friendly application includes control & monitoring tools to help improve hygiene and service level and reduce operational costs.
Polytex Manager provides control and monitoring over textile item life cycle, inventory status, textile system performance and users behavior.
Polytex Manager can smoothly interface with laundry management software and ERP systems to exchange information in real time.
Key Benefits:
- Real time inventory status
- Hygiene level reports
- Textile usage reports
- Reduces operational costs
- Real time interface with ERP systems
- Controls and limits textile usage
- Real-time reporting of textile usage per user, department, item type etc.
- Real-time reporting of hygiene related behavior.
- Remote access system management.


text:
Washington DC Group Accommodations in Rockville
When you're in town for a large gathering, keep the group together when you book our group room blocks in Rockville, Maryland. Just 12 miles from downtown Washington DC and minutes from the metro, our hotel is the perfect place to stay when you have business in town or if you're here to celebrate a wedding or other life milestone. Be sure to check out our current rates!
Guests can enjoy a plethora of stellar amenities when they stay in one of our 100% smoke-free guestrooms. Take a dip in our seasonal outdoor pool to relax after a day or meetings or take our complimentary shuttle and move the party to the city.
Convenient Location for Your Group
Along with delivering amazing group room block deals and outstanding amenities, our location provides guests with proximity to everything in the Rockville, Gaithersburg, Bethesda and the greater Washington DC metropolitan areas. Our hotel lies halfway between Dulles and BWI Airports, and we're even closer to Reagan National Airport. With all this easy access, we remain the best place to stay when you visit the city with your group. Stay with us and you'll see how landing at the airport; get your bags and all the way to the hotel, can be done in 2 hours (average) using the metro - so ditch the car and driving headaches and reserve now!


text:
Baan Rim Haad, meaning - House on the beach - is a picturesque 3 bedroom villa that sits directly along a stretch of one of the most pristine white beaches on Koh Samui. The villa itself is bordered on one side by local tropical flora and on the other, a private pool that edges directly on to the sands allowing guests to feel completely immersed in Thai tranquility. With a contemporary beachside feel, Baan Rim Haad has been designed with quality and comfort in mind. The white and blue interior palette gives guests a sense of calm and serenity as well as a feeling of endless space with its surrounding glass windows and doors allowing views of the ocean from the main living and dining areas.
Chill and relax by your own private pool, take a bicycle ride through the jungle or brush up on your Yoga. Whatever your dream vacation looks like, we've got it covered. Take a look at the activities and facilities we have available on our Luxury Samui Resort, exclusively to Shiva Samui guests.
Baan Rim Haad was designed with space in mind - an open plan living and dining area flow seamlessly together, making this villa perfect for entertaining and enjoying some of the best things life has to offer. The modern living area with pool and ocean views coupled with floor to ceiling glass windows, make it hard to distinguish where indoor begins and outdoor ends. This seaside feeling blends faultlessly with state of the art technology offering a flat screen TV/DVD, satellite TV, X-box with games and free Wi-Fi throughout giving you all the modern conveniences of home, away from home. The indoor dining area allows for fabulous ocean views and edges on to a fully fitted, sunken western kitchen where you can prepare your own meals or enjoy our Private Chef service for a truly luxurious holiday experience. If guests wish to dine outside and enjoy the sea breeze whilst they eat, a teak wood dining table seating 6, accessible from the indoor dining area´s double glass doors is the perfect place! A large umbrella covers the table for daytime dining, allowing for shade whilst you enjoy your meal and the surrounding views.
The master bedroom, situated at the back of the villa, feels fresh, spacious and modern & using the whites and blues to keep the tranquil feel used throughout the rest of the villa, this bedroom has suggestions of Thailand with little touches like woven baskets and rugs & reminding guests of the wonders of Samui and its culture. The master bedroom also enjoys its own sleek en-suite with a rainhead shower fitted for that extra tropical luxury. The second en-suite bedroom boasts a king size bed and its own modern stylish en-suite. The room is decorated in Thai artworks and beautiful ornaments to complement the airy bright feel and seaside location. The third bedroom and its two single beds is designed with guests, friends or children in mind. In keeping with the original theme of the villa we see the continuation of the blue and white oceanic theme again with traditional Thai adornments completing the overall look and feel.
Baan Rim Haad´s exterior boasts unbelievable views from any angle. The private pool and decking area, complete with sunbeds and parasols makes it easy for guests to relax and soak in Samui´s sun, sand and breezes. If you still want to relax, but even closer to the ocean - Baan Rim Haad offers a traditional Thai-style sala with a high quality and comfortable outdoor lounge area literally right on the edge of the beach - the perfect place to sit and unwind in the evening with cocktail in hand!


text:
The city of Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is the world's most expensive location for expats, mainly due to currency changes, new research shows.
All expats know that their living costs are likely to be affected by currency fluctuations at some point and in the case of Kinshasa it is due to the Congolese Franc appreciating against most major currencies around the world and in particular the Swiss Franc.
The latest cost of living survey from employee management firm ECA International shows that Kinshasa tops the global 2016 rankings but this may not last with the Congolese economy and the currency under pressure from falling commodity prices, especially copper and cobalt.
"The cost of importing and transporting items, commonly purchased by international assignees in this location, is high due to poor infrastructure, corruption and the ongoing risk of conflict in the area," said Steven Kilfedder, ECA International manager for Cost of Living and Remuneration Services.
This year's survey also shows that Hong Kong now the second most expensive location for expats in Asia and ninth globally. Again, this is due to currency as during the past 12 months the Hong Kong dollar appreciated against most currencies contributing to Hong Kong's rise in the rankings.
The Japanese locations covered by the survey all moved back into the global top 15 most expensive cities with Tokyo once again the most expensive location in Asia, rising from seventh in the regional rankings last year.
"The appreciation of the yen in recent months against other major currencies is a significant reason for this rise in the rankings. This means that for many companies, the cost of maintaining their assignees' purchasing power while posted there has increased," said Lee Quane, ECA International regional director for Asia.
Shanghai, which was ranked as the most expensive location for expats in the Asia Pacific region a year ago, has moved down two places to the third most expensive. Within China, Shanghai at 10th globally is just ahead of Beijing at 11, Guangzhou at 15th and Shenzhen at 24.
Indeed, 11 of the 14 Chinese cities included in the rankings dropped positions in the global rankings this year. However, all 14 ranked Chinese cities still rank in the global top 50 most expensive locations for expatriates.
"We have seen a small depreciation of the renminbi against the yen and HK dollar over the past year, this has led to Shanghai and Beijing falling below Tokyo and Hong Kong in the rankings," explained Quane.
"However, this does not truly reflect the general trend seen in China over the past five years with locations in mainland China averaging a 54 place increase in the global rankings over this time period. It is likely that major Chinese cities will remain expensive destinations for mobile executives for the foreseeable future," Quane added.
Overall Singapore has remained relatively stationary in the Asia Pacific regional rankings, moving down to 10th position from ninth last year, it has climbed one place to 18th position on the global stage.
{ 0 comments }


text:
New Director Hilton Carter's Film "Moth" Premiering On HBO
On The Come Up: Director Hilton Carter's Film On HBO
Meet Hilton Carter. Writer. Director. All around Creative Genius.
With the help of his partner Evan Guidera and under their Fresh Kill production company, Mr. Carter directed and wrote his short film Moth; the story of a young woman caught up in a world of drugs, based on Paul Delaroche's painting 'The Young Martyr".
The film is available on HBO now through August 31st…check it out!
As Carter described "MOTH is a suspenseful short film about a troubled young model/starlet who "can't find the right path, get it right at this moment.Drugs put her in a dangerous spiral that the viewer is not sure she will escape."
Escape or not, the film is well written and directed. While it may only be just under 15 minutes, it pulls you in with it's immediate mood and undertone.
Visually pleasing, the film and Hilton Carter are both worth watching.
Bossip Comment Policy
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.


text:
Spellbound CatalogueBooks
Spellbound: Magic, Ritual & Witchcraft is the first exhibition to examine how magical thinking has been practised over the centuries. With exquisitely engraved rings to bind a lover, enchanted animal hearts pierced with nails, mummified cats concealed in walls and many other intriguing objects, this catalogue shows that the use of magic is driven by our strongest emotions: the need to be loved, our fear of evil and the desire to protect our homes. Authors explore the practice of magic in the medieval universe, the early modern community and the modern home. While belief in magic and rituals can be comforting, it also led to the persecution of women as witches. This book examines both the idea of the witch and the reality of how women were accused of witchcraft. Even today, our tendency to think magically has not changed as much as we might think. This book also discusses contemporary ideas about magical thinking and the artworks produced specifically for the exhibition to make connections between the ideas and experience of magic in the past and in the present.
Dr Sophie Page is a Senior Lecturer at UCL and recently worked on the three-year Leverhulme project 'Inner Lives: Emotions, Identity and the Supernatural, 1300-1900'. Professor Marina Wallace is the Director of Artakt: http://www.artakt.co.uk and former Professor at Central Saint Martins, College of Art and Design and University of the Arts, London.
'Spellbound is one of the Ashmolean's most intriguing and unusual exhibitions. The idea of magic, of enchantment, of wielding a power that has no basis in fact or reason, continues to fascinate long after most of us have ceased to believe in it. Magic has ancient roots, and it speaks from a time when the entire natural world was felt to be animated by spirits that might be benevolent or malign, but that could, with the right rituals and magical objects, be controlled for human purposes. The question of whether it really works, or has ever worked, is irrelevant: it's really about how we perceive the universe. Is it alive or dead? Magic asks the same questions as art and philosophy, and offers profoundly interesting answers, which tell us as much about ourselves as they do about the world around us.' — Philip Pullman
- A 176 page exhibition catalogue with a unique look at how people have viewed magic and superstition, both historically and in the present day
Images are drawn from many private collections and have not been published before


text:
Enver Gjokaj
Birth Name: Enver Leif Gjokaj
Place of Birth: Orange County, California, USA
Date of Birth: 12 February, 1980
*Albanian (father)
*English, smaller amounts of Scottish, German, and Welsh (mother)
Enver Gjokaj is an American actor. His father is an Albanian who immigrated to the United States. His mother, Sheree (Robinson) Revilla, is American, and has English, and smaller amounts of Scottish, German, and Welsh, ancestry.
He has an identical twin brother, Demir, and an older brother, Bekim.
Enver's maternal grandfather is William "Bill" Horace Robinson (the son of William Harvey Robinson and Ruby Lee Betts). Enver's great-grandfather William was the son of Frank Dancy Robison and Mary "Mollie" Elizabeth Luther. Ruby was the daughter of Arthur Noah Betts and Leona Bell Burton.
Enver's maternal grandmother was Ina Belle Raggett (the daughter of Walter Frank Raggett and Harriett "Hattie" Virginia Gracey). Walter was the son of William Frederick Raggett and Margaret Ada Harbin Griffin. Harriett was the daughter of Jasper Newton Gracey and Cora Virginia Lusk.
Sources: Obituary of Enver's maternal great-uncle, Frank Early Robinson – http://www.hollandfuneraldirectors.com
Obituary of Enver's maternal grandmother, Ina Belle (Raggett) Robinson – http://www.parkerpioneer.net
Obituary of Enver's maternal great-grandmother, Hattie Virginia (Gracey) Raggett – http://www.findagrave.com
Photo by Prphotos


text:
Existing members will have to use the lost password facility to get new username and new password
Welcome Guest! Please login or create an account.
If you do not have an account yet, you can register ( Here ), or you may retrieve a lost user/pass ( Here ).
Perry Belcher
George Pointing
Marty Stein
Author : Dr. Jenna Jameson
*** Good News! If You want to Find out more about How to Lose Weight Fast, Healthy Weight Loss Programs, Good Weight Loss Tips, How to lose belly fat & Get Six Pack abs & Much More. You can find all For Free at : http://healthydietsolutionprogram.com/
Article Source:
Author RSS Feed Category RSS Feed


text:
A yummy supper for midweek, this cassoulet uses store cupboard ingredients which can be served with crusty bread to mop up the sauce or, if you prefer, leftover rice or mashed potato.
Serves: 4- Prep time: 10 minutes – Cooking time: 10 minutes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 360g pack jumbo frankfurters, sliced
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 400g can mixed beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion for 3 minutes, add the sausage and fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, beans and tomato purée.
- Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with salad and crusty bread.
Cook's tip
Try using a tin of baked beans for a more child friendly flavour.
Canned frankfurters are a good substitute and a useful store cupboard ingredient. Leftover cooked sausages work well too.
Extra flavour
Add herbs, BBQ sauce or chilli for extra flavour.


text:
I've spent the last few months visiting scrappy cities all over America that are charting their own destinies. They're planning for economic growth and social justice; they're looking hard at the challenges they face, including workforce development and affordable housing; and no one I talk to mentions Donald Trump. What these cities have in common is that they treat fiber optic internet access as a utility, like water, electricity, sewer service, and their street grid: available to all, without discrimination, at a reasonable cost. That's completely at odds with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's plans for the country. And the tension between these two views is shaping up to be an explosive issue for the next presidential election.
Here's what we know about Pai's latest scheme: He's planning to erase the utility designation the Obama FCC re-applied to high-speed internet access carriers in February 2015 (following an unprecedented 10-year period of deregulation). In parallel, in an empty bid to pay lip service to the idea of an open internet, he wants to shift authority to the Federal Trade Commission.
You can get an idea of his thinking by this approach to net neutrality, the principle that puts all online services on an equal footing and preserves the ability of smart new companies to attract investment and find their customers. His plan is wildly contingent and transparently toothless. He will (1) persuade carriers to voluntarily say something about net neutrality in their terms of service; (2) say that the FTC, an agency without rule-making authority or particular expertise in telecommunications, will go after carriers that act in ways that contradict the vague language the carriers insert into their multi-screen terms of service; and (3) remove the FCC's legal ability to act as a regulator with respect to the private monopolies that control internet access in this country.
This is a breathtaking move. It should be deeply troubling to all Americans, no matter whom they voted for last fall. Because this move is not really about net neutrality: It's about whether or not internet access is a utility rather than a luxury. If it's a utility, it needs to be subject to rules, laid out in advance, about availability and quality. If it's not, we're saying we trust competition in the private market to protect consumers and ensure that everyone in the country gets world-class, open, nondiscriminatory internet access.
Pai is saying he trusts competition in the private marketplace. That's nonsensical.
For about 10 years, beginning in 2004, the US departed from a long tradition of treating basic telecommunications like a utility. Michael Powell, now the lead lobbyist for the cable industry but at the time the Chairman of the FCC, told everyone that cable companies would battle it out with phone companies to provide internet access to Americans. The theory he promoted was that prices would stay low, quality would remain high, and everyone would be served because of this energetic competition for market share — so there was no need for oversight.
It turns out, though, that this plan didn't do anything to address the monopolistic structure of telecom. Adding a little internet-y flavor to basic, physical telecommunications lines makes zero difference to the economics of building these essential connections. Because the upfront costs of building communications lines — very physical things, lots of labor costs involved — are high, because no one needs two lines to their house, and because it was cheaper to upgrade the cable systems to higher speeds than to dig up copper wires and replace them with fiber, we have ended up with a country subject to geographically divided markets, private, unconstrained monopolies, and big holes where internet access is rare and expensive where it exists at all. In urban areas, local cable monopolies generally wield tremendous power and charge as much as they like. Rural places, meanwhile, are often relegated to inadequate connections over copper phone lines.
It's a cataclysm for the country. A true, slow-moving disaster. It's paradoxical, but everything we need to do as a nation depends on data transmission becoming something we never have to think about. It should just be there, when needed, as needed, for all of our businesses, students, policy changes — everything.
Care about climate change? You'll need to make it possible for people to work at home, effortlessly, so they can stay off planes and out of cars. Care about workforce development? You'll need to make it easy for people to learn skills from great educators, wherever they are. Care about social justice? You'll need to ensure that opportunities for people of all skin colors and socioeconomic statuses aren't constrained by lack of high-quality internet access.
Instead, we have decidedly second-class (not fiber, not symmetrical) access that's far too expensive and far too rare, and we're entrenching and amplifying existing inequality by relegating millions of Americans to digital nonexistence.
The Obama FCC's decision to reclassify high-speed internet access as a utility was a big, overdue step in the right direction. Now Pai wants to reverse that progress.
This fight has a precedent. A hundred years ago, a handful of giant, unregulated companies controlled electricity in this country. Rural areas were totally left behind. The private electric companies fought to keep the status quo in place, labeling opponents as "Bolshevik" and cutting down competing lines at night. It took a long battle and some brave leaders to get rural America out of the darkness.
You'd think nothing like that could happen today, but a cable company indeed recently labeled public provision of a fiber system by a city a "Communist" move. When a city does take the step, the cable companies, bent on wiping out any public entry, routinely try to smother it with predatory pricing.
For example, a city with a public fiber facility will get a special price for its private cable services that exists nowhere else in the territory. Nothing is different about that city. It's getting served by the cable company from the same physical equipment serving nearby cities. But it gets its own, special, lower price. Installers standing in people's living rooms, working for the incumbent, will claim that a public fiber alternative is a flash in the pan, that it's bound to go out of business. State legislators, both Democrats and Republicans, easily bamboozled and captured by campaign donations, vote in droves to stop cities from calling for public alternatives. The shenanigans go on and on.
Last century, after the abusive practices of the private electricity holding companies had been noticed by enough people, FDR made the treatment of electricity as a public utility a central element of his 1932 campaign. That needs to happen again—this time with internet access. Our future depends on it. We need to start looking beyond Ajit Pai's FCC.


text:
There were recently a lot of work invested in making MoSKito even better and publishing it to Maven Central, which, btw. is finished! However, it's time to tell you something about the new features in 2.0.x.
Today we will be talking about Counters. Well having counters seems to be such a native idea for a monitoring application, that one could wonder, why didn't we had them earlier. And in fact we did. It just wasn't THAT easy to use them as now. Back in the not-so-old 1.x days (like 3 month ago), you had to build the counters yourself. It wasn't hard to do, but still had to be done. Usually this meant that you built your own custom producer, with a lot of code and a lot of ifs and thans in your code. That's over now!


text:
Thank you for visiting First Bank.
You are now leaving our website and entering a website hosted by another party. Please be advised that by continuing you will no longer be subject to the protection of our privacy and security policies. First Bank does not guarantee the experience and content accuracy of the new website you will visit.
As with the beginning of each year, nearly half of all Americans typically make at least one resolution. Some may include weight loss and getting in shape, while others may have made the resolution to get their finances in order and to start saving for a new home. Whatever your resolution this year, make a plan and stick with it.
Although less than half of us carry our resolutions through year's end, it's estimated we're 10 times more likely to achieve it if we explicitly declare, or even write down, our resolutions. We'd like to help you be a part of the elite few actually completing their resolutions when December rolls around. Although we aren't in the fitness industry, we can certainly help flex your money's muscles and get your finances in tip-top shape.
How can we help? If your resolution is to purchase a new home soon, then setting up a solid budget and plan should be in order.
Start by checking your credit score.
Your credit history is an important factor when you decide to apply for a loan. Most lenders rely on the Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) credit score when reviewing your loan application. The score reflects how well you manage your debt. It's calculated using data from your credit report. A lower credit score often results in a higher interest rate on your loan. It's important to discuss this, and other factors, with your First Bank home loan consultant.
If you find that your credit score is too low, there are a number of steps you can take to improve your credit score, including:
• Know the due dates of your bills and pay your bills on time
• Only open the lines of credit you need
• Keep your credit card balances below half of your available credit
Get organized.
You'll then want to start getting organized, including your finances. Getting a loan requires a few different documentations including, but not limited to, pay stubs, tax returns, and financial statements. You'll also need to provide copies of additional monthly payments such as car loans, credit cards, and student loans. Keep all of this in mind, when you begin organizing. If you have this information readily available when you decide to apply for a home loan, it will make the process much more efficient.
Start Saving!
Set up a designated savings account and start saving as much as you can each pay period to use as a down payment on the purchase of your new home. Although we offer first-time homebuyer programs with little to no down payment, it is still a good idea to have some available funds in reserve to use for a potential down payment, utilities, moving expenses, new home furnishings, or unforeseen emergencies.
With some preparation now, you'll be even closer to rolling out the welcome mat on your own, new home later. We're here to help answer any questions to help make that dream a reality. Contact your First Bank Home Loan Consultant today.
Security breaches, identity theft, card fraud, ransomware, malware. It's a lot to remember and a lot to pay attention to.
Visit Our Security Center
Would you like to be a part of a growing company that is truly committed to its' employees and clients?
Visit Our Career Center


text:
photo blog of an international business school in Madrid
"A Day to Day Vista" is an inside look at what goes on at IE Business School, an international, top-ranked business school in Madrid, Spain — where I work in the Communications Department. All photos are taken by me, using my regular ol' iphone and the instagram application.
This is in no way a full record of what's going on at the school (that would be an impossible endeavor for one person with one smartphone), but it is a little slice of what I see from day to day. If you want the official word on the School, with official pictures and messaging, please visit the School's website.
Also, I'm an American in Madrid. These photos are just the ones I happen to take around the IE Business School campus and at related events. For my other photos of general life in Madrid and other travels, check out my tumbler instagram blog here.
Thanks for visiting!


text:
So this looks a little dangerous, now that I'm looking at it, but objects on ground are closer than they appear.
I just had to share some of the photos. We have a lot of family photos from the week, but some of them involve me being rescued in a canoe so....
Here are some of my other favorite images from the trip.The Episcopal Church in the Highlands
From a little jaunt to the antique shops...One of my favorites... "Nest" is jammed packed with great finds that are well priced (for Highlands).
Acorn at Old Edwards Inn (Highlands). I love the sconces above the bookcase. Don't you?
Happy Monday, re-entry is tough!
Bye bye birdie...


text:
For sale direct from the owner!
Central Bocairent apartment and cave commercial space at a bargain price!
This property is offered with a huge amount of charm, character and high ceilings throughout. Located in the heart of the historic centre of Bocairent, Valencia, the 2 bedroom apartment comes with a 4 room cave which gives the property great potential for commercial use.
The apartment and cave space can be accessed separately but there is also a door which connects both spaces. The location is perfect for exploring the medieval village which has a huge number of historic buildings and is a popular destination for Spanish tourists and those from other countries.
The apartment and the cave both have individual escritura's (title deeds) and therefore can be sold separately – if you wish to buy and enjoy the apartment and sell of the cave, that is perfectly ok.
There are many opportunities for the use of this property:
Live in the renovated apartment and run a business in the 4 room cave below with 'his and hers' toilets already installed plus services connected. The cave at street level (with commercial use) would make a fabulous bar/café/tea house etc. And would do very well from the tourists that flock to this historic village to mainly visit the famous church that is opposite this property.
Live in the apartment and rent the cave to someone locally to run a business from it.
Turn both into tourism opportunities. Holiday let both the apartment and cave house to make superb holiday rental apartments. It is likely the town hall will happily give tourism licences for these premises as they are in such a good location for this.
As the apartment and cave house are on separate deeds (escritura), you could buy both and sell one or the other as you desire.
The 2 bedroom apartment –
The apartment has two access points – double doors directly onto the street or via a communal hallway which lead into the living room which is large and has a really bright, airy feel to it due to the high ceilings. Original beams, high quality floor tiling and clean crisp walls make this room a real feature.
Off the living room is a newly fitted kitchen and a modern bathroom suite with corner bath.
Two double bedrooms each come with built in storage.
An internal doorway leads down to the commercial cave space…
The 4 room cave/commercial space –
This space can be accessed from the apartment above but it also has its own front door accessed from the street leading to the popular church of the Parroquia De La Asunción De Nuestra Señora.
The cave space has also been renovated to a very high standard with many rooms benefitting from their original beams, feature stonework and clean, crisp lines.
This commercial space has already been fitted with Ladies and Gents toilet facilities and there are fittings connected to allow for the creation of a kitchen. There are seating areas in two of the rooms, storage areas and lots of nooks and crannies. Being a cave, the space benefits from a constant temperature throughout the year – no need for heating or cooling.
This space must be used for commercial purposes and we consider any number of potential businesses could succeed in this location. If a business is of no interest, the cave space could simply be used as an extension to the apartment or for storage purposes.
A hairdresser's, a tapas bar or a gift shop for the many tourists – this space could be a fantastic business opportunity and if this life isn't for you, the cave could be leased or sold separately to generate income for you while you enjoy the apartment above!
Key features of this unusual but perfectly located property…
♦ 2 bedroom apartment – renovated to a high standard
♦ Separate 4 room cave space ideal for commercial usage
♦ Historic town centre location – close to all local attractions
♦ Walking distance of various bars and restaurants
♦ Bocairent is a stunning Medieval town attracting many tourists all year round
♦ Surrounded by beautiful countryside and the Sierra de Mariola Natural Park
♦ Bags of charm, original beams and stone features
♦ Separate entrances to both spaces and a connecting door to give complete flexibility
♦ Just 90mins to Alicante or Valencia airports
♦ Just 40mins to the coast and the popular resorts of Benidorm or Gandia
Bocairent and the Valencia region…
Bocairent has a long and colourful history – around 30mins from the coast of this popular region, it offers an insight into the "real" Spain and with so many historic buildings it is easy to feel as though you are walking through the set of the movie El Cid!
The village is surrounded by glorious countryside and is nestled in the Sierra Mariola Mountains just an hour away from several award winning beaches.
It is a small town of around 5000 inhabitants that is packed with history – enjoy a stroll through the narrow cobbled streets and enjoy the many fountains and squares and you feel like you can step back in time.
The Valencia region has a huge amount to offer – coastal beaches of the Costa Blanca and beautiful countryside inland, the choice is yours. Bocairent is well placed to access the region with the CV-81 on its doorstep – a good road which links to Ontinyent which then connects to Xativa and Villena which then leads to Alicante.


text:
I am lucky enough to have rescued some early 1900s postcards from a flea market. I will be posting them here and on my Olive Tree Genealogy site for all to view. Perhaps you will find an ancestor or two!
Mrs. Emma Beane, 175 Kirby Ave, Detroit Michigan. To "Dear Emma" from "with love, Isa" 1912
November 6, 2015
1912 Birthday Postcard Detroit Michigan
1 comment:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
About Us
College Recruiting
Established in 1980, CAWaves are a unique softball organization that focuses on high academics and college softball recruiting. As one of the oldest organizations in travel ball, the Waves have a proven track record of obtaining exposure with coaches, playing on main fields in key tournaments, and accessing scholarships for their athletes. We are based in Simi Valley with student athletes from Ventura, Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
If you are a high-achieving student who dreams of playing college ball, California Waves wants you on our roster. As a showcase team, EVERYONE plays, not just the top nine. We believe EVERYONE has an equal chance of being recruited.
With over 30 years experience, Coach Rob Ives and Coach Tim Carmody have successfully placed their players in DI, DII, DIII and NAIA schools all across the the United States. With a high team GPA, Waves players have played for schools such as Amherst, Claremont-McKenna, Tufts, and Fresno State, and have garnered interest from schools such as MIT, Harvard, Amherst, UCSD, and Bowdoin.
Coaches Rob and Tim are well-known and well-liked by college coaches, tournament organizers, and their peers. Whether your student-athlete's focus is an Ivy League, a small, liberal arts private school, or a highly-specialized college, they will help her get seen by the right person.
See what Waves is All About
Summer 2019
Robert Ives
Tim Carmody
Tenea Golson
Kaylani Miller
Committs to Pace University
Backwards Softball Fun
UTAH July 15-19th, 2020
College Commitments
Ashley Stevens - Wilson College, PA. (verballed)
NEW: Sofia Trujillo - George Mason
NEW: Kaylani Miller - Pace University
NEW: Delaney Choi - University of Chicago
Alex Davison - Oberlin College D3 Ohio
Katelyn Santisteban - Washington College
Genevieve Avalos - Cal Lutheran
Frenchie Cavallo Phelps - Sarah Lawrence College
Abby Brondos - University of Puget Sound
Sydney McPherson - Salem International Univ.
Jessica Rodriquez - Albright College
Cailey Stevenson - Chestnut Hills College
Katie Tiax - College of the Canyons
****Assistant Coach at Occidental College
Raven Tomlinson - Indiana Tech
Caitlin Berreitter - Hamilton College
Natalie Else - Clarion University
Kelsey Trudden - SUNY - New Paltz
Mickaela Brown - Howard College
Delaney Nicol - Hamilton College
Kira Wessels - Brandeis University
Ashleah Yzaguirre - Hamilton College
Jackie Carr - Amherst College
Megan Ernst - Chapman University
Jacquelyn Farrow - Emory University
Samantha Siciliano - Tufts University
(NCAA DIII Champs)
Emma Stanley - University of Connecticut
Sara Dominguez - Seattle University
Brianna Timmons - Seattle University
Wendy Cardinali - Fresno State
****NOW Assistant Coach at CSUSB! CONGRATS Wendy!
Megan Clark - San Francisco State University
Sumner Hanula - Wellesley College
Samantha Ohmie - Howard College
Samantha Fassl - Saddleback College
Alexa Schulten. - Claremont McKenna College
Christen Hansen - Mount Saint Mary College (NY)
Jaylene Partida - Midland College
Alexis Genovese - Coppin State University
Jessica Goodspeed - Santa Clara University


text:
Shell Announces No Drilling this Year in Alaska's Beaufort and Chukchi Seas
Decision comes on heels of 2012 drilling season fraught with challenges
- Date: February 27, 2013
Royal Dutch Shell announced today that it will forgo its plans to drill for oil and gas in Alaska's Beaufort and Chukchi seas in 2013 so it can be more prepared to drill in the future.
The decision by Shell comes on the heels of the company's 2012 drilling season in Alaska, which was fraught with challenges, including the near-grounding of one of its drill rigs, a fire later on the same rig, the failure of its oil spill containment dome, and, ultimately, the grounding of a drilling rig on a pristine, wildlife-rich island in Alaska in late December.
"Shell has recognized that the Arctic is a unique and challenging environment and not to be trifled with," says Margaret Williams, managing director of the WWF-US Arctic Program.
WWF welcomes Shell's decision, given the environmental and cultural values of the Beaufort and Chukchi seas—home to such wildlife as walrus, polar bears and whales. But the decision only provides temporary relief to a situation that could have implications for many generations to come.
"Other Arctic nations are watching the U.S., which must set a high bar for development in the Arctic," Williams says. "That means that—before ever allowing drilling—we must scrutinize the inadequacy of existing response technologies, the lack of infrastructure in the region, and the inability to quickly and adequately respond to emergencies because of extreme environmental conditions in the Arctic. Until that happens, drilling should never be allowed in the Artic—especially the year after a series of still unexplained mishaps and errors."
- In This Story:


text:
Add Review inputları buraya, yumruk havaya!
São José dos Campos
I am an outgoing person, who loves to travel around the world and meet new friends.
Today I already help foreigners in my city to have a pleasant stay, I believe with LocalGuddy it will be easier to find me.
USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, Netherlands, England, etc
Food Walker
$20 per person
Local Guddy
LocalGuddy and Triple are becoming ONE!
Invalid email/password combination.
Don't have an account yet?Sign Up
You need to complete the activation of your account by clicking the link in the email that we sent to .
Continue with Facebook
First name can not be blank!
Last name can not be blank!
E-mail can not be blank!
Please enter a valid e-mail adress!
Password can not be blank!
Password should be at least 6 characters long.
Passwords does not match!
By signing up, I agree to LocalGuddy's Terms of Service, Payments & Pricing Terms, Privacy Policy, Cancellation & Refund Policy and Safety Policy.
Are you already a member?Login
You need to log-in and go to your messages to see your June Discount Code.


text:
Are you a trooper that drives the Trooper? The Isuzu Trooper – with the Isuzu Trooper rims – was a mid-size SUV that was manufactured by Isuzu & had OE 1981 – 2002 Isuzu Trooper rims standard on it.
The car was exported around the world as the Isuzu Bighorn, Isuzu Trooper, Isuzu Trooper II , Caribe 442, Acura SLX, Chevrolet Trooper, Subaru Bighorn, Honda Horizon, Opel/Vauxhall Monterey, Holden Jackaroo, and Holden Monterey… I guess you can say it had an identity crisis.
There were three generations of the Trooper & Isuzu Rims : 1981–1991, 1992–1997 and 1998–2005.
Which generation do you have?


text:
Security Services
Protect your business operations with ProStructure's comprehensive Information Security Services.
With over 30 years combined experience, ProStructure Consulting has a proven history of providing comprehensive information and computing security services.
Our team of consultants specializes in crafting cost-effective, individualized solutions to increase overall security through remediation and risk mitigation.
With our proven assessment and remediation methods, we make sure your business is secure, and your IT Infrastructure stays up and running.
ProStructure's Information Security Services:
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Continuance/Disaster Relief
- Information Security Policies
- Penetration Testing
- Incident Response


text:
Relive the classics at Milliken's Reef with ZoSo. This all-ages show is on Wednesday, April 19, from 7PM – 11:30PM. Buy tickets here! Since 1995, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience formed with the goal to create the most accurate and captivating Led Zeppelin live show since the original band dissolved in the 1980s. For ZoSo, performing is about capturing a golden era in music.
When: April 19, 7PM – 11:30PM


text:
Well, we are almost there…just hours away. I've planned for this day since the end of October. And, as I had mentioned before, I will start even earlier next year. This year I decided to make half of my Christmas gifts by hand. Last year I knitted a couple of scarfs. This year I knitted several scarfs, a purse, felted a couple of coin purses, created 2 vintage type notebooks and lots of personalized stationery. Whew! And I still didn't get all I wanted to create done.
I have gained a better appreciation over the last couple of years for things handmade. Now, I still do plenty of shopping at your regular big box stores. But, there is something about an item created by hand that gives it such charm and character. I think it has something to do with the fact that we drown ourselves in technology every day. You can't get away from it. To see something that was crafted by hand shows more depth and feeling. It takes me out of that 2 dimensional cyberworld and gives me a feeling of being real. A feeling of home, family and friends, and being able to depend on yourself to create things you need. And above all there is so much satisfaction in being able to create something with your own two hands.
I quite enjoyed making my gifts this Christmas. Next year though, I'll be starting in September (hmm….or maybe August). How about you? What are your thoughts on handmade gifts? Till then, here is wishing you a very Merry Christmas!


text:
After the disappointment of The Girl Who Thought In Pictures, I made sure my expectations of the often recommended Why Johnny Doesn't Flap were not too high. I have followed the facebook page for this book for a while. They don't post a lot but when they do it's usually a script flip. Always in good humor and a great way to encourage people to look at the way they talk about autism.
When Early Bird first saw this book, he was amazed at the premise. Thanks to reading facebook over my shoulder, as well as asking about the meaning behind a chapter title in NeuroTribes, Early Bird knows that there are people in the world who think autism is a disease and that think he needs to be "cured" instead of accepting his differences. This left him for six weeks fearful and anxious of the people he met. Instead of brightly introducing himself with his usual script of "Hi, I'm Early Bird. I have autism level 1 and Sensory Processing Disorder. That means I have Super Senses! My brother is level 1, too, and my sister is level 3!" he instead either refused to talk to a person in case they were one of those people, or shyly shook hands and then hid. So the idea of turning that around and having to explain needing acceptance of a neurotypical to an autistic child blew his mind. And for that alone, I love it.
When I asked Builder Boy to read it, he didn't have much to say. I'll try talking to him about it again in a few days after he's had some time to process and think about it. When I read it with Early Bird it prompted a lot of good discussions. We've never talked about eye contact before, but when the part about Johnny giving too much eye contact came up, Early Bird described what he usually does and how it makes him feel. I was really grateful for that insight.
Review for Autistic Children:
The satire is most likely going to be lost on them; and that's okay! Using this as a jumping point for talking about neuro-differences is a great thing. Early Bird has this to say: "Before I read this book I thought that neurotypical people should know better about autistic people. But when I read this book, I discovered it could be the other way around. I want to support my friends and family who are neurotypical. Each living thing is unique and special; neurotypical or not."
For Non-Autistic Children:
If you're looking for a book to explain autism to your child, this isn't it. But if there is someone in your child's life who is autistic, this could be a good book to help them think and talk about what it's like for that person, and get them in their shoes so to speak.
For Parents:
I very much enjoy the usual script of a neurotypical having to be understanding of an autistic being turned around. I personally found that humorous. I think this is a good book for starting discussions and I recommend it.
I like this book so much that I'm personally funding a giveaway of it! Since it's my first giveaway and I'm still learning how this all works, I'm restricting it to United States addresses only. If you are selected I will purchase the book on Amazon.com and have it sent to you! No, I won't send you the cash equivalent if you win. This is for sharing a neat book. Hopefully I will install the RaffleCopter correctly. Good luck!
Update: Giveway is now closed! Winner


text:
Where did you go 2015? Reflecting on a year of ups and downs.
One main thing was going into hospital for another laparoscopy. I have recovered really well but still in pain so will be looking for answers in 2016. This might involve more dietary changes and drinking more water is one of them.
2015 gave me the opportunity to eat at some lovely places and there is still some content to be loaded.
My word for 2016 is consistency, rather than setting resolutions. I want to gain more consistency over all aspects of my life, this includes my blogging.
So thank you for reading my ramblings and keep your eyes peeled for more.


text:
Crown lifting/raising is the removal of lower branches from a tree. Good practice dictates that we avoid removing large branches from the main trunk to avoid causing large wounds, but sometimes it's unavoidable. Mature trees we prefer to restrict cuts to secondary growth or reducing primary branches for the health of the tree.
Common Reasons For Work
- Allow better access and light under the tree
- Provide more clearance between tree and building
- Cosmetically improve the canopy


text:
Lily Aldridge, Nina Agdal and Chrissy Teigen cover the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in 2014. Who's hottest?
Submissions? Questions? Looking to advertise?
About Us | Advertising Info | Copyright Inquiry | Privacy Policy | Contact Us
© 2020 The Hollywood Gossip - Celebrity Gossip and Entertainment News
Food Innovation Group: Bon Appetit and Epicurious


text:
Dual control stations flybridge, all fiberglass including cockpit, nice teak Cabin with dinette.
Galley has stainless sink, microwave, alcohol stove, and refrigerator, Settee for mid-berth bunk, Head with sink and shower.
V-berth double bed, Bimini top, VHF radio, Depth finder, Stainless steel trim tabs, 14x17 Supercup props, Multi-zone battery charger.
Galvanized fuel tanks are in good condition. Hull is in very good condition, boat will need to be hauled, cleaned and bottom painted.
Gelcoat good, some chalking and hull structure and decks are sound. Original owner's manual.
Not installed: AC/Heat pump, 2 new captain's chairs, and new waste disposal tank.
Fresh water cooled Mercruiser 5.7L Inboard engines (non Vortec) with Quadrajet carbs on 1:1 71C Velvet Drive transmissions.
All Removed from boat -- will need reman or new short blocks, heads can be refurbished.
Other engine components -- carbs, intakes, distributors, oil pans, exhaust manifolds and risers, can be checked and re-used.
Selling due to health reasons -- I can no longer handle the physical work this project demands.
I will consider all serious, reasonable offers.
This is a USCG Documented vessel.
For further information call: 804-966-1803
Or email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Trojan F-30 Flybridge Express
We want to make this forum a clearinghouse for those of you wishing to sell your boat or any used parts. Advertise here to reach the most motivated and targeted Trojan audience on the web. Those wishing to post may advertise one boat or up to 8 items for the flat fee of $25.00 (ad will run until removal is requested). The posting party will be responsible for the transaction, shipping and collection of funds. Like all internet transactions; buyers will be responsible for their own due diligence.
To place an ad click here for further information.
To place an ad click here for further information.
Moderators: Moderator, BeaconMarineDon
Post Reply
1 post • Page 1 of 1
- Beacon Don
- Posts: 76
- Joined: Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:24 am
- Location: Easton, PA
- Contact:
Post Reply
1 post • Page 1 of 1


text: The first year of Explorers Club took us to new worlds – into the dark abyss of the ocean, the invisible domain of microbes, and the realm of slimy defenses. Inspired by Scripps Oceanography research, we learned more about our world by getting up-close to the science and the fun that helps us understand and protect our planet. After our first year exploring, we can't wait for what next year will bring! Enjoy some of our favorite moments from this year and we hope you'll join us for Explorers Club next fall!


text:
Master of Public Policy: Regulation: National and International Regimes Specialisation
Further information
Program Coordinator
Contribute to the design of better regulation through your understanding of national and global regulatory environments.
- Degree specialisation designed to provide pathways for policymaking and research careers in government, global institutions, and NGOs
- Understand regulation and governance in complex environments
- Identify and apply appropriate research methods to regulatory challenges
If you would like to pursue roles in policymaking and research, this specialisation is for you. Regulation keeps us safe and protects our economies. With your critical understanding of regulation and governance in complex environments, you will be equipped to identify regulatory challenges and assess regulation performance.
By exploring the core theories and methodologies that influence the study of regulation and global governance, you will gain insight into the approaches used to shape regulation, the role of stakeholders in governance, decision-making procedures, and the impact of ideology from national and international perspectives.
The program will immerse you in contemporary issues, including international investment law, trade policy, intellectual property rights, health equity, and restorative justice. You will graduate with cross-disciplinary engagement skills in criminology, international relations, law, political science, public health, and sociology.
Related disciplines
- Economics
- Law
- International Politics
- Policy Studies
- Political Sciences
- Sociology
View the full degree program structure, admission requirements and academic information.
To find out more, contact us at email@example.com today.
"You've made us proud": a fond farewell to graduates
Research reveals tax and welfare gender inequity
Updated: 16 August 2020/Responsible Officer: Crawford Engagement/Page Contact: CAP Web Team


text:
Broccoli Soup Recipe. Serves 8.
Broccolini, broccolette or baby broccoli is derived from a cross between broccoli and the Chinese kale. Broccolini has a milder, sweeter taste than broccoli and features thin, tender stalks that can be cooked whole without peeling. Broccolini is dense with nutrients. Broccolini or broccoli soup can be served warm or chilled as is with a drizzle of olive oil. The soup can be stored for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Blend right before serving.
1.5 lb. (600g) broccolini or broccoli, washed and ends cut off (use florets only if choosing broccoli and save stalks for stock).
3.5 qt (3.2L) water
1 tsp (4g) salt
1 Tbsp (15ml) olive oil
1.6 ounce (50g) leek (white part only), washed and chopped
1 small shallot (30g), chopped
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 small sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
Cooked broccolini or broccoli
3 cups (750ml) broccolini stock
A few leaves fresh Italian parsley
1 small pinch nutmeg
2 Tbsp (30g) unsalted butter, chilled (add more if desired)
Salt & pepper to taste
In a large pot, bring water to boil and add salt. Cook broccolini or broccoli for about 6 minutes; covered. Save the stock. Meanwhile, in a hot pan add olive oil and sauté leek, shallot, garlic and herbs. Reduce heat to low and let cook slowly for about 8 minutes without browning. Turn heat off. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Transfer cooked broccolini to a blender and add the leek mixture along with parsley, nutmeg and 3 cups of hot stock and purée until completely smooth. Adjust seasoning and add butter and blend again. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and serve as is with a drizzle of olive oil or add some garnishing if desired.
Garnishing Options
Broccoli soup can be garnished with many things such as crispy bacon, whipped cream or mascarpone or sour cream or a drizzle of heavy cream, toasted pine nuts, drops of olive oil, fleur de sel and ground pepper. Or, a toasted brioche or pain de mie topped with a spoon of melting brie or camembert cheese, toasted hazelnuts, lime zest, fleur de sel and ground pepper. Or, a couple of slice of goat cheese, walnuts, drops of olive oil, salt and pepper etc…
Posted on 08/11/2015 at 11:32 AM


text:
April 1, 2019
If you want a picture to show with your comment, go get a gravatar.
Name (required)
Email Address (required)
Speak your mind
Another School Shooting?
The Crisis in Venezuela
Spike Lee Is More Than Deserving
College Admissions Scandal
The Epidemic of Sex Trafficking
What It's Like to be Gay in South Africa
Varsity Softball Player Profiles
Rodchella 2k19
Boys Golf Player Profiles
More Than A Rapper
The Stampede
The Voice of Rodriguez High
© 2020 • Privacy Policy • FLEX WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in


text:
I have over 30 years of experience of training, educating, lecturing, instructing.
I am interested in anti-ageing and aesthetics – simply how to improve the body shape with the Method Putkisto technique.
I am always excited about the potential physical performance of any age. My favourite movement development (MP Peak Performance) is all about Movement Analysis and my latest programme, Body Up for dynamic posture, was published in Finland in 2017.
So far no one – even the most dedicated clients - have 'hit the wall' – there is always another inspiring, exciting step ahead.
The fundamental approach I offer to all my clients is a sustainable progression towards ever continuing development - with 'less is more' comes simplicity.
The 'less is more' approach requires knowledge of the foundation of the rules we cannot skip – what can be achieved and how. I use my hands throughout the session to guide you and, sometimes, to really stretch you out.
Kind regards,
My Studio is dedicated to change, commitment and values. It is created for recuperation, redefinition, realignment – and everything related to rebalancing your body.
Why not reach your optimum state and performance – or even go beyond your desired potential?
My main aim is to progress you beyond exercises; to teach you to get know your body - until you can perform any task in life easily/elegantly. In my teaching I use my unique Method Putkisto 3D teaching system which encourages you to learn not only in class - but throughout life.
All of my Method Putkisto classes are focused on dynamic/deep stretching and core strength – but in a very specific way. My skill is to identify your individual needs and choose the accurate type of exercises for you to reach your optimum results.
If you are interested in making in-depth positive changes to your body and wellbeing – welcome to my 'live it' not 'do it' exercise Studio
The Studio environment is relaxing. Although relaxation is often considered a luxury, it is still the key factor for good results. This is reflected all around my Studio environment - and makes the atmosphere unique. I offer you some quality time and I truly hope you enjoy it!
To book please contact Jackie via email@example.com
9.15am - 10.30am Method Putkisto Peak Performance (meet at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park)
In this class we look at a system to rebuild the way you move. We start with the theme of the week. We progressively improve the initiations of the movement which activates the deep muscles of the spine. It increases blood flow to the spine and balances the neurological system. You will learn to control and correct alignment whilst moving until the muscular memory permanently improves. It renews the activation order of the muscles and thus the way you move will improve.
12.00pm - 1.00pm Method Putkisto Anti-Ageing 3D Face Clinic
In the class we will align the head to its optimum alignment, lift the facial muscles and relax the tension. The progression will integrate our muscle use into the whole body. This class truly is very relaxing, invigorating and will balance the entire body. We will learn the placement of the voice to have a healthy voice to support you in daily life. We learn to use our expression muscles for communication. Less is more. Results are rewarding and fast. Highly recommended to eleviate stress caused by the digital age.
7.45pm - 9.00pm Method Putkisto & Method Putkisto Pilates
In this class we combine MP Pilates core work and Method Putkisto deep stretching and 3D system to learn the correct and precise technique suitable for your individual structure. We will practise the technique until the result really works. The control of your body will reach a new level. It is the quality of the movement that makes the session unique and is thus effective to your individual body.
10.30am - 11.45am Method Putkisto Top to Toe
We start the class with a warm up followed with carefully chosen spinal exercises, followed by strengthening and deep stretching. We stretch these tight, short muscles - in conjunction with deep core stabilisation - to free the body to return to its neutral position.
We also combine a touch of MP 3D Face exercises - which will leave both the body and face refreshed.
7.45pm - 9.00pm Method Putkisto Body UP
An inspiring, dynamic class for posture, freedom of movement and expression.
We start with a musical warm up, focused on balance, agility and all the dimensions of movement.
This is followed up with deep strengthening exercises combined with neurological connection. We stretch with integration and finish off with relaxation. You gain confidence and, most of all, after the class you will feel clear, relaxed and lifted.
10.30am - 11.45am Method Putkisto Back to Basics with Meredith White
A back to basics class with musician and MP instructor Meredith White, that encourages you to use your body efficiently. We combine warm-ups, strengthening and deep stretching from Marja's original 30-Day Programme to leave you feeling both relaxed and energised.
10.30am - 11.45am Method Putkisto Agility & Balance (please contact the office to register your interest in this class)
NOTE: Bank holidays - no classes
During periods of high demand additional classes and workshops may be added to the existing timetable.
You are welcome to join us.
We run several different classes during a course (a course runs between 6-7 weeks*).
Our classes are run in courses that consist of 1 session per week
Course 1: 6th January - 21st February
Course 2: 24th February - 10th April
Course 3: 13th April - 29th May
Course 4: 1st June - 17th July
Course 5: 7th September - 23rd October
Course 6: 26th October - 11th December
If you are a new client you will need to first register with our office, as all bookings and payments are then made via our on-line booking system. You will then be sent a username and password.
If a client is unable to attend a class during their course they may "exchange" up to 2 classes within the term provided notice is given well in advance of the class (24 hours minimum). These must be made via our on-line booking system.
Method Putkisto Body, MP & MP Pilates & MP Outdoor Movement Classes – 1 hour 15 min
MP Anti-Ageing MP 3D Natural Face Clinic – 1hr
£22.50 per class if booked as a course, which must be reserved and paid for in advance
£25 per class if joining part way through the course
If an instructor is unavailable for a session, she or he will be replaced, where possible, by the designated "assisting" instructor for that class who will be fully briefed about the needs of the class beforehand. Advanced notice will be given, as far as possible, and we will endeavor to keep changes to a minimum.
One-to-One Sessions with Founder Marja Putkisto
Please contact the office for further information and details of pre-paid sessions
MP Introductory Sessions
Essential for those who would like to experience the basics of Method Putkisto before booking a course of classes
Please contact the office for further information and/or to book assessment.
Special Focus Putkisto Masterclasses by Marja Putkisto
Take the opportunity to learn from the creator of the Method.
3 hours: £85. Maximum places: 6.
"What you put in - you will get out!" You will feel some body changing effects immediately and with regular practice these results can become permanent!
Welcome to my 1:1 sessions. I would like to focus solely on you as an individual and we use time for you to understand your potential and how to reach your optimum balance.
We can fit your session in around your weekly schedule. We offer an hourly rate, with special price for 5 (valid for 6 months) or 10 (valid for 12 months) pre-paid sessions. Please enquire re our online sessions or plan a combinanation of two.
For further information and/or to book a session please email Jackie on email@example.com.
Our Studio workshops have proved very popular with specific topics designed as a series to take you through the complete Method Putkisto range of exercises, or stand-alone if you have a particular area of concern that requires extra attention and concentration.
Saturday 29th February 10am - 1pm
Method Putkisto 3D Natural Face - Relaxing: FOCUS: Balancing of the facial muscles
Saturday 27th June 10am - 1pm
Method Putkisto Body UP - Energising: FOCUS: Realignment of the spine and pelvis
Saturday 19th September 10am - 1pm
Method Putkisto Body UP - Energising: FOCUS: Feet on the ground, pelvis, leg and foot work
Saturday 28th November 10am - 1pm
Method Putkisto 3D Natural Face - Relaxing: FOCUS: Neck alignment and upper back relaxation.
Prices (inc 20% VAT) £85 each
Marja's latest programmes are linked logically to reach muscular, fascia and neurological levels. Together they build an overall balance of the body to enable it to be used in an optimum way for everyday life and performance.
MP is known for its results and we constantly receive positive feedback - particularly regarding the freedom and independence it offers.
According to users of MP their experiences have been extremely positive and it has encouraged them to use MP regularly as a part of their everyday life to look after their well-being and health.
"Stretching with Marja is like re sculpturing my body shape – I really feel younger"
"Marja understands my potential – beyond my own expectations"
"Marja's sessions are therapeutic and exhilarating – and hugely relaxing"
"For some reason – working with Marja feels like ultimate relaxation – and still every muscle of your body is used- how does she do that?"
"Such a big change with such simplicity - less is more!"
"Unlike any other form exercise I know, you can witness the body changing effects in minutes."
"...and the real beauty of this method is that once you have been taught the exercises you can easily do them at home"
"30 Day programme results: Joanna Perish/ Tour de France competition participant: 31 cm improvement in forward flexion within one week."
"MP gives you a feeling of empowerment"
"Feeling the lightness - the focus is on stretching and elongating the deep postural muscles."
"It teaches you the very basic skills of movement and body care; how to reach your own optimum balance and potential"
"it is different. It is an experience"
"MP is a vision that becomes reality, simple and logical."
"MP is perfection and precision, it changes your body and the way you move in a way you did not think was possible."
"The feeling and visible results are immediate and eventually it's permanent"
"It is a process for life."
"Exceeded all expectations" Rachel
"It has been perfect" Tina
"Skilled and high quality support" Liz
"It has been exactly what I needed before major surgery" Georgina
"A turning point, confirmation of the absolute need for change, inspiration and new hope for the future" Lynne
"Keep doing what you are doing. The attention to detail was exactly what I was looking for" Michelle
"MP and Dionysos are surely a marriage made in heaven. The environment and the values of the owners of the hotel provide a perfect backdrop for this invigorating break" Lilian
"I particularly valued the different, but complimentary styles of Marja and her team. In this 'learning environment' their diverse personalities provided accessible learning opportunities for participants." Liz
Method Putkisto Studio
56 Derby Road
London SW14 7DP
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 8878 7384
Please contact the office for further information. Email Jackie at studiomethodputkisto.com