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RADWIMPS, DIIV, Jai Wolf, ho99o9, Crossfaith, Thurston + Moore;
Tickets on sale basically everywhere!
Right then, here we go.
2017's Republic of 'Grass is now a Concrete Reality, created for wide exploration, deep discovery and pure enjoyment.
The full lineup – 60+ artists, 5 stages, 2 days – is out below, and
regular advance tickets are on sale now via Damai, SmartTicket and 24/7 Tickets.
You can see (and hear) our epic headliners from far, far away but we encourage you to dig in a little further, to uncover our many hidden treasures and strange pleasures.
While you're at it, take a leisurely stroll through genres unknown: put Cero, Kero Kero and MC Pharaoh on shuffle together. Come for the Great Glaspy, stay for the Glorious Pharmacy. If you're Thurston for Moore, DIIV into some Deathstarr Deathrays. If the Spector of ho99o9 is bringing you downy, take a Gacharic Spin on your Carsick Motorama through some fields of Endless White!
Okay, okay, we'll stop now. Here's the lineup:
International Acts:
Big Dope P
Whomp-whomp dance floor destruction, via supercharged bass-heavy bangers.
Bohan Phoenix
Fun, frenetic Chinese hip-hop with a love for diversity and Sichuan food. Set spice levels at 11.
Bohemian Betyars
"Speed-folk freak punk from Hungary." Does what it says on the tin.
Bronze Radio Return
A bombastic indie dance party, laced with nostalgia and a rousing cinematic sweep
Chic, sophisticated, moody Japanese "city pop" with a touch of funk, soul, and R'n'B.
An insane madman whose noise-techno will make your body move in strange ways
Breakneck, pulsing metal-meets-electronica that'll have you moshing AND raving
A 'Grass favourite: luminescent, hazy pop bliss and reverb-soaked shoegaze pleasures
Moody, poetic post-rock from the torch-bearers of Japan's experimental underground
DZ Deathrays
The annual C&G quota of fast, fuzzy dance-punk. Think Japandroids meets We Are Wolves!
Eclair Fifi (Presented by NTS)
Genius polymath, superstar DJs: eclectic electric from one of the world's best selectors
Gacharic Spin
Forget Babymetal: this is the real "kawaii" psychedelic dynamite festival dance party.
Propulsive, elemental electronic prog, and one of the best live bands we've ever seen
Punk rock hip-hop that's brash, provocative and blood-curdlingly LOUD
Jai Wolf
"Indie EDM" that's glowing and grand; future bass that has both drops and depth
Kero Kero Bonito
Disarmingly joyous, cutesy pop music for shiny, happy good times
Kuniyuki (Presented by NTS)
Smooth, lively, fresh grooves from Japanese house music's number one craftsman
Margaret Glaspy
A magnetic singer-songwriter with an expansive, extraordinary voice.
Mike Elrington
Bourbon-soaked acoustic blues delivered with unforgettable intensity
Icy cold-wave with a warm, beating heart; Jangly pop that floats with wondrous melancholy
UK grime's global journeyman: club music with vibrant sounds and inclusive spirit
Spaced-out, mellow, playful Japanese hip-hop that has both style and substance
Princess Nokia
The vanguard of hip-hop. A feminist US art collective that's exciting, progressive and hypnotic.
Exhilarating, massive pop-rock from Japan's most beloved band.
Ringo Deathstarr
Catchy dream-pop shoegaze; My Bloody Valentine with a sense of humour
Shanti Celeste (Presented by NTS)
Good vibrations: "Hands-in-the-air" house music that's always joyous and life-affirming
Soil & "Pimp" Sessions
Wild, unbridled musical exuberance – joyous jazz from a colourful alternate universe
A shimmering blast of stadium-ready indie rock from some supernaturally good-looking boys.
Steven Julien (Funkineven) (Presented by NTS)
Colourful, off-kilter takes on funk, hip-hop, house, and soul, built for the dancefloor
Fresh from the Fragrant Harbour: aromatic, ambient, swirly electronic goodness
Thurston Moore Group
Sublime noise catharsis from the Sonic Youth frontman and his alt-rock supergroup
Tkay Maizda
An electrifying future super-star; the missing link between Missy Elliott and M.I.A.
Spiraling, cathartic psychedelic rock that hints at infinite horizons.
Trip-hop, R'n'B, and blues filtered through a gorgeous sunset filter.
Warrior King
Spiritual, transcendent roots reggae with a message of peace, love, and pride
Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland acts:
Boys Climbing Ropes
Shanghai's finest indie rock omnishambles reunite for a 'Grass special.
Carsick Cars play Carsick Cars
One time only: China's rock n' roll heroes play their iconic debut album in its entirety.
Chaos Mind
Heavy heavy heavy fantastica; first class riffery from Shanghai's finest metal band
China Social Club (Presented by NTS)
Shanghai's liveliest diggers of eccentric vinyl and curious classics.
Dabozz 大包子
Moody, introspective hip-hop from one of China's leading female MCs.
David Boring
Restless, avant-garde Hong Kong noiseniks with a destructive, enigmatic live sound
Diamond Lil b2b Finascia
Co: Motion's latest residents: Paragons on the streets, Renegades with the beats
DJ Zhiqi
Dark, labyrinthine dance music from the ShadowPlay mastermind
Endless White
Shimmering slacker dream-pop with a permanent lazy afternoon haze
Genome 6.66Mbp
Shoulder-shuffling club sounds from China's most forward-thinking electronic music ensemble.
Glorious Pharmacy 美好药店
Freak folk genius Xiao He's cabinet of curiosities; Performance art meets weird jazz folk rock.
Howie Lee
Future bass from cyberpunk Beijing, with a bold new audiovisual live set
The Mountain High
Barn-storming traditional American music that'll have you square dancing in no time
Hiperson 海朋森
Thrilling, jagged, gorgeous; the band crafting the future of the Chinese underground
iimmune (live)
The world, through a scanner darkly: intricately crafted minimal Beijing techno
Man Jiang 满江
Pure, sparkling urban folk ballads from an accomplished Chinese songwriter
MC Pharaoh
Razor-sharp, quick-witted Chinese hip-hop with a gritty, lo-fi filter.
Michael Cignarale
The diva behind MEDUSA himself: your gloriously queer Yurt-special dance hour!
The techno-slinging, beat-loving party monger-in-chief of the Shanghai underground
ShengXiang Band
Timeless yet timely folk that rings with the stories and sounds of Taiwan's Hakka people
Fun, subversive club music on power, obsession, sexuality, identities, and their obliteration.
Motorik grooves; Walls of sound, fields of noise – loose, pleasurable psychedelic electronica
Young Gee & 性感的拖鞋 & KC
Triple threat local hip-hop with 3x the charm and 3x the chill.
Veteran Shanghai indie: Alt-pop that paints poetic paeans to modern Chinese life.
Black Metal Chinese opera, played out in glorious cinematic widescreen.
Music is Just the Beginning
As 'Grass fans know too well, there's plenty of action beyond the stages.
We have outsider art and freewheeling installations, as well as the gourmet food paradise that is Duck Bites Goose (expect some old friends there!). There'll also be craft cocktails from the dark side, objects of wonder and delight, sports, games, bad puns, Frisbee, ice cream and a few other surprises we've thrown in.
A note on Ticketing:
You can get regular advance tickets via:
Damai (Chinese only): https://piao.damai.cn/124502.html
Smart Ticket (EN): https://www.smartticket.cn/tickets/concrete-and-grass-festival-shanghai
24/7 Tickets (EN): https://www.247tickets.com/t/concrete-and-grass-2017
Or in-person at Uptown Records n Beer (永福路131号), Mao Livehouse (重庆南路308号3楼) or the Split Works office (复兴西路100号2A).
This year, we're offering an 88 RMB/day 'upgrade' to a premium ticket that gets you (in addition to bragging rights):
1/ A commemorative C & G 2017 Premium wristband; *
2/ 1x voucher for special drinks; *
3/ 1x Limited Festival Merchandise;
4/ VIP Festival Entrance;
5/ Access to the Fats Cats club house – including shaded indoor seating, outdoor viewing area, and a VIP bar*;
6/ Indoor restrooms;
7/ Storage for personal items;
8/ Free Wifi;
Premium tickets are limited and first-come-first-served!
*specifics TBC, and subject to change
Follow Concrete & Grass online for news and updates
Official Website: http://concreteandgrass.cn
Weibo/Wechat: ConcreteAndGrass
Facebook/Instagram: TheConcreteKids
Concrete & Grass 2017
Date: 16-17 September (Sat & Sun)
Venue: Shanghai Rugby Football Club
Address: 2700 ZhangyangBei Road, near Wuzhou Avenue
Metro station: Wuzhou Avenue五洲大道 (Line 6, Exit 1)
Advance Tickets:
Damai (CN): https://piao.damai.cn/124502.html
Smart Ticket (EN): https://www.smartticket.cn/tickets/concrete-and-grass-festival-shanghai
24/7 Tickets (EN): https://www.247tickets.com/t/concrete-and-grass-2017
Additional links:
High-res photos: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1kVuXN2B
Thanks and Support:
NTS' involvement is thanks to the generous support of Arts Council England.
UK artist participation is partly thanks to the generous support of the British Council
About Concrete & Grass:
Concrete & Grass is China's grooviest music festival. It happens in September each year when the weather is warm and frequently perfect. It's Shanghai's own #APlaceLessOrdinary – chock-full of great bands, weird art, strange creatures and fun distractions. Our venue, the wonderful Shanghai Rugby Football Club, is a lovingly intimate space with lush fields of real grass. We started in 2015 as Echo Park, with Gerard Way, Young Fathers, Swim Deep, Nova Heart and Sound Toy on the bill. 2016 saw Edison Chen, Sekai No Owari, A$Ap Ferg, The Cribs and Yunggie Ma. 2017's looking pretty ace.
About Split Works:
Split Works has been rocking in the free (ish) world since 2006. Working with inspirational artists from across the globe, the good people at Split Works HQ have been a key contributor to the continued rise of China's music scene. Split Works has launched five music festivals and promoted over 400 tours to 30 Chinese cities, always striving to stay true to a familiar refrain: the music has to be special, every single time. From Godspeed You! Black Emperor to Sonic Youth, from Thee Oh Sees to Mac Demarco and Cloud Nothings, from Black Rabbit to JUE and Wooozy to Concrete & Grass. We love music, we love China and we love you.
About Mai Live:
MaiLive is a live music brand under the Damai Entertainment banner. They organize live performances for some of the biggest Chinese and foreign artists out there: handling production, distribution, and curation for a wide range of cultural events. In 2017 alone, MaiLive has put together shows for artists like Huimei Zhang, Pu Shu, Zhiqian Xue, Bichang Zhou and others.
For More Information:
Krish Raghav
Split United Marketing Manager
+86 137 1633 8479
[email protected]


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FPC Client Josh Wick signs multi fight deal with RFA
We are excited to announce that client Josh Wick has agreed to a multi fight deal with the RFA. Josh is making his Debut Jan 15th in Denver, CO at the 1st Bank Center for RFA34. stay tuned for more details as they become available.
more about the RFA:
RFA was founded in 2011 and quickly promoted three quality MMA events in Kearney, Nebraska before RFA executives gave the organization its new identity. The new goal was to develop the next generation of UFC stars by giving them high-profile fights on an international stage. After acquiring a television contract, RFA hosted its first show outside of Nebraska in Las Vegas, Nevada when the RFA was only 11-months-old. RFA has now traveled to twelve states across three time zones and has sent nearly 30 fighters to the UFC. RFA presents live MMA events on a monthly basis and can be seen live in over 45 million homes nationally through its television deal with AXS TV and internationally with its partnership with The Fight Network. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, RFA is one of the most active and respected MMA organizations in the fastest growing sport in the world.

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Your teeth age as the rest of your body does, so decay, fillings, trauma or even just normal chewing habits can wear down your teeth over time. A gold dental crown or a cap is a cover that is placed over a tooth to protect a weakened tooth from further weakening. A gold crown can protect a tooth that has had a root canal. Finally, a new gold crown can simply replace a deteriorated or defective crown.
In general, the more precious metal or gold content in the metal the better the fit and better for the health of the gums around the crown. The fit is very important in sealing out the bacteria that could get between the crown and the tooth, which could lead to tooth decay or premature failure of the crown.


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2019 Eminent Haste Advanced Complete Full Suspension Carbon Frame Enduro Mountain Bike - Zr1 Red Satin
170mm Front | 160mm Rear | 27.5 wheels
Tight and twisty or airing the gap - this is your style of riding. The Haste Advanced carves through the most technical of single tracks and rock gardens at speeds leaving you to wonder how you ever rode anything else.
*Image does not represent actual build, see specifications for complete list of components.
Component Specifications
• WTB Volt Team Saddle / Ti Rails
• Lizard Skins Dual Lock on Grip
• Answer Pro Taper Carbon Handlebars
• Valiant Stem, 31.8 dia
• Fox 36 Performance 170mm Fork
• Fox Float X2 Performance Shock
• KS Lev seatpost
• Shimano XT Drivetrain
• Shimano XT Brakes
• Shimano RT86 Rotors
• DT M1700 Aluminum Wheel Set
Fit Chart
Geometry Chart
Haste Frame Specifications
• Proprietary Blended High Modulus Carbon Frame with Patent Pending AFS Suspension and 160mm of rear wheel travel
• Metric 230x60mm Shock
• Sealed Angular Contact Bearings
• Internal Cable Routing
• Shimano Type E Sideswing Derailleur Capable
• 30.9mm Seat Post Diameter
• Integrated Seat Clamp Designed Specifically for Dropper Posts
• ISCG05 Chain Guide Mounting
• Carbon Downtube Guard
• BB92 Pressfit Bottom Bracket with Enduro Bearings
• 27.5" Boost 148 Rear Axle Spacing
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In Store Music
Great music – Branded promotions – No competitor advertisements!
Having your own branded in store music radio station is a lot easier – and a lot more affordable – than you might think!
We've created in store music playlists for car dealerships, hardware stores, pharmacies, shopping centres… the list goes on. The branded promotions are updated monthly, so you can keep it fresh and interesting for regular shoppers.
The music is a combination of the Top 50 in the charts, favourite hits and everything in between.
All you need to get up and running is an internet connection and speakers – We'll handle the rest!
Since we launched our In Store Radio solutions, our customers have got some fantastic feedback from their shoppers. It's a powerful marketing tool aimed directly at those most likely to buy from you – Your own customers!
Managing In Store Radio across multiple locations
If you're managing anything from 2 to 200 stores, our in store radio product couldn't be easier to manage. We can liaise with a single point of contact to arrange store-level scheduling and messaging.
- No local store level involvement required
- Once approved by head office, audio can updated automatically across all stores.
- Strategically schedule your adverts for special times
- You can even sell 'Air Time' to suppliers to recuperate costs
- Your audio advertisements will be produced and scheduled just like a radio commercial.
- All troubleshooting handled remotely
Start playing your own ads… in your own store… for only $180+GST/mth!
Listen to some examples!
PROMOTIONS…These change every month in line with your events and catalogue specials…
MESSAGES…These are your benefit statements, letting listeners know what you sell and what your specialties are…
SWEEPERS…These are the cool little branded radio stings that make it sound like a real radio station!…
We get pretty sweet feedback…
"We absolutely love having our own branded radio station. We have a mix of music and we can make our own ads. If we ever need something edited or added the team at Go Go have it done and uploaded ready for our customers ready to listen straight away. Love love love it!!!!"
Chesney Maloney – Two Dogs Home Hardware
"I can't speak highly enough of this service, clients were constantly commenting on how good it was "what? You have your own radio station?" Yes , yes we do Mrs Jones. Get in touch with Go Go if you own a business. They are super easy to deal with and damn good at what they do!"
Grant McGill – Kingsley Village Pharmacy
We refer all our customers to Go Go because quite simply they're the best deal in Australia.
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Every so often, I invent or read about or discover a food thing that I then become obsessed with. This week, friends, that thing is simple syrup.
Simple syrup is a fancy term for sugar water, and it's typically used to flavor cocktails or other drinks like soda and coffee.
My simple syrup kick started around Thanksgiving, when I had a bunch of sage in my fridge that needed to get used up. I decided to steep it in a standard simple syrup mixture, which is typically 1 part water to 1 part sugar.


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Andy Bunn is the Executive Director of Leadership Vistas. His ministry experience includes serving with Marketplace Chaplains for 13 years in various chaplain and leadership capacities. Prior to his chaplain service, he served 10 years in the Army and 8 years in the corrugated box industry. Andy is currently working on a PhD in Leadership at Piedmont International University. He is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary having earned a Master of Divinity degree. He also holds an MA degree from Hollins College and a BS degree in Economics from The United States Military Academy. He and his wife, Holly, have two adult sons, Drew and Zack.
Jerrold Brown is the founder and Founding Director of Leadership Vistas. After receiving his Ph.D. from Harvard University in Linguistics, he worked as a Professor of Classics for 30 years at a small liberal arts college in upstate New York. Later he completed a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary in Cross-Cultural Studies. His primary interest is leadership development, and his ministry goals include the expansion and strengthening of God's kingdom across the African continent through the training of pastors and other church leaders.
Stephen Bamuleke is the Director of African Programs, and has served with Leadership Vistas since its founding in 2002. He oversees the implementation of our training programs and serves as a teacher and mentor at the conferences. He received his M.Div from Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology. He has served in different positions with the Association of Evangelicals in Africa and ALARM Ministries. He is the Founder and President of Shalom Ministries International, a ministry which focuses on church planting, leadership training and social transformation.
David Bohyer has written several courses for pastors and church leaders, and he travels with his wife Jan to teach in Africa. He received a Th.M degree in New Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and a D.Min. degree in education and management from Denver Seminary. He has 35 years of experience as a senior pastor of churches in Kansas and Illinois.
Jolynne Brown is the Director of the Women's Program at Leadership Vistas. Her experience includes over 20 years in not-for-profit accounting, 8 years as a CPA, directing the business office activities of a State University of New York campus, and leading small groups of women in a variety of ministry settings.


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Clubs from three countries – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – once competed against each other in the Baltic League and the Baltic Champions Cup and now they are once more joined together in this presentation of the best footballers, users of Fieldoo.
A 26 year old goalkeeper has mostly been playing in his home country Latvia. In 2011 he tried his skills in Hungary where he played for Szolnoki, only to move back to Ventspils, one of the most popular football clubs in the country and the current champion. Vitalijs told us about the differences between the two leagues: "If I have to compare Latvian and Hungarian football leagues, I would say that the Hungarian league is more interesting and more unpredictable. For example in Latvia there are usually 3 or 4 teams which are much stronger than the others, and the fight for the championship is between these few leading teams. When I played in Hungary it was absolutely different."
Vitalijs explained that almost every team could compete with any other and that the point difference between the teams was very small: "There were 4 or 5 teams that had the same amount of points and after every match the situation in the charts changed a lot. This makes the championship more interesting for fans and people who like to watch football. I think that Hungarian football is also more open, with more technique. In Latvia it is more powerful."
Andres Koogas
This central right Estonian defender played for the youth national teams of his country. His top attributes are natural fitness, good free kicks and creativity. He is playing for Nõmme JK Kalju, a club that finished 2nd in the last year's Meistriliiga (1st division).
Kaarel Kiidron
Kaarel is another Estonian defender that played in the national team with the best from his country. He moved from Estonian JK Tammeka Tartu to Czech 1st division club Viktoria Žižkov that got relegated to the second division in the 2012/2013 season. "I decided to join Fieldoo after getting some information about it from a former team mate Martin Kotyza. Immediately I thought that it is a great idea how to give young and aspiring footballers a possibility to promote themselves and connect with agents. Fieldoo has been developing rapidly and it is getting more popular by the minute," explained Kaarel.
Kaspars Dubra
A 23 year old defender from Latvian champion Ventspils and a national team player is known for his good headings, long balls and speed. In the Latvian 1st division he played for Olimps, Skonto and Ventspils. Kaspars told Fieldoo that his parents were his inspiration and that his career started when they sent him to a youth football centre.
Endijs Šlampe
One of the youngest players presented is 19 years old Endijs from Latvia, a youth national team player that plays as a right defender for the Latvian 1st division club Liepājas Metalurgs. His strengths are good passing, aggressiveness and teamwork.
Gabrielius Judickas
An 18 year old central midfielder from Lithuania is playing for the Italian Serie B team Novara Calcio that finished 5th last season. He is a youth national team player as well.
Armands Petersons
Armands is a Latvian youth national team player and has been playing in the Latvian 1st division for Olimps, Skonto and Daugavpils. His favourite position is that of a right midfielder, where he is using his speed as a top attribute.
Robertas Vezevicius
With 28 years Robertas is an experienced attacking midfielder that has been playing in Lithuania for the longest part of his career. In 2012 he started playing for the Israeli club Maccabi Umm al-Fahm (2nd division) and decided to return to Kruoja in the Lithuanian 1st division. Robertas told us more about his experience playing abroad: "Maccabi was the first football club abroad in my career, so at the beginning it was difficult to adapt to Israeli football. However the coach trusted me, so I played in almost all competitions. I played as an attacking right midfielder, scoring 4 goals. It was a very useful experience."
He also told us about some of his impressions about Fieldoo: "I think that Fieldoo is very useful for young players who are trying to find football agents that could help them to sign contracts with foreign clubs. I wish good luck to all Fieldoo users in finding good football clubs."
Erik Listmann
A youth national team player Erik Listmann is an 18 year old right winger that is playing for the Estonian 2nd division team from club Nõmme Kalju. He is a fast player with good natural fitness and teamwork.
Ēriks Punculs
A 20 year old striker gained international experience in Spain's 1st division UP Plasencia. He is a youth national player and a current footballer of Spartaks Jūrmala.
Artis Jaudzems
Artis is 18 years old youth Latvian youth national player, striker with great dribbling skills that is playing for FS Metta, a 1st division club.
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Can I release equity if I still have a mortgage?
The beauty of a mortgage is in how it enables so many people to claim ownership to bricks and mortar. You can build up some equity in your own name as property prices typically increase over time, and place your stamp on your home. But more and more homeowners are struggling. Reader's Digest's Equity Release experts say struggle no more!
For some home owners either in or approaching retirement a mortgage has turned from an opportunity to own a home into a financial burden which they are unable to bear on a reduced retirement income. This is the case for 260,000 home owners.
Surprisingly, the solution to this problem actually lies in the equity that has built up in the value of your property. The answer takes the form of a Lifetime Mortgage, a type of equity release, which enables home owners aged 55 and over to release money from their property to spend as needed, even to clear a mortgage.
How does it work?
The Lifetime Mortgage allows home owners to access tax-free cash with no need to make monthly payments unless you want to. You retain 100% ownership of your property and can even guarantee an inheritance for your loved ones.
The amount you release will depend on your age and property value; the older you are and the more valuable your home the more you can release.
Releasing Equity if you still have a Mortgage
The typical outstanding mortgage at retirement averages around £50,000 although it's not uncommon for this figure to be much higher.
Using a Lifetime Mortgage this way could mean you even have some funds left over to achieve other plans such as home renovations, a holiday, new car or to fulfil other needs you may have.
Could an early inheritance help your children to purchase their first home?
The main factor here is that the amount you release has to clear the existing mortgage or debt on the property, after that the money can be spent as you want.
The Benefits of Paying off an Existing Mortgage
The benefits of paying off an existing mortgage are clear, from the removal of stress and worry regarding monthly payments, to knowing that your home is secure and fully paid for.
A Lifetime Mortgage is incredibly flexible and unrestrictive as it can be transferred to another property should you decide to move, and the plan can be repaid early if you choose.
Another benefit is that the mortgage debt is not passed on to your heirs as the plan plus any interest is recovered from the sale of your property either when you pass away or go into full time care.
To find out if you could pay off your existing mortgage and debts and even have some funds left over, simply use our interactive calculator to receive a live estimate of how much you can release.
Alternatively you can free phone 0808 231 1968 to speak to a specialist who can provide free initial advice based on your unique details and answer any questions you may have.


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Theatre Severn is located next to the Welsh Bridge in Shrewsbury town centre. Directions to Shropshire Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire. As England's largest inland county, Shropshire is easy to find! The county is situated between the West Midlands and Wales. Visiting Theatre Severn Theatre Severn has a commitment through the Theatre Severn Travel Plan to encourage more sustainable travel. Please consider using public transport, cycling, walking or car sharing to reach us. By Car Theatre Severn is located next to Frankwell Car Park where charges apply before 6pm only. For SatNav, please enter SY3 8HQ to locate the theatre. To find a car park and information on tariffs please see Shrewsbury Car Parks on the Shropshire Council website. Disabled parking spaces are available in the main Frankwell car park outside the Guildhall. Cycling and PedestriansTheatre Severn is easily accessible by bicycle or on foot and the beauty of the riverside routes make the journey even more appealing. Cycle routes to the theatre include:
Wheelchair users and visitors with pushchairs should access Theatre Severn via Welsh Bridge. Frankwell footbridge is not accessible to wheelchair users or people using pushchairs due to the number of steps leading up to the bridge. For more information on the facilities and services offered to people with disabilities visiting Theatre Severn can be found on our ACCESS page, or alternatively please call the box office on 01743 281281 for further advice.
By TrainPlease visit National Rail or trainline for timetable information. Theatre Severn is located within a 10 minute walk of Shrewsbury Railway Station, along Smithfield Road and via Frankwell footbridge or Welsh Bridge. By Bus Shrewsbury Bus Station is about a five-minute walk from the theatre site. In addition bus stops are located at Frankwell Island and on Smithfield Road. Arriva provides a local bus service around the town and to surrounding towns and villages. For more information visit www.arrivabus.co.uk By CoachCoach parking is available in the Frankwell Car Park, adjacent to Theatre Severn. A flat, paved footpath leads from this area alongside the river to the riverside entrance to the theatre. To avoid traffic congestion coach operators are asked not to offload or collect from outside the Theatre Severn entrance. Park and Ride If you are attending a matinee or daytime show, Park and Ride services are available at Oxon Business Park, Meole Brace Retail Park and Harlescott. Monday to Saturday express buses to the town centre run every 10 minutes. The first bus is at 7.30am Monday to Friday and 8am on Saturday, with the last bus departing at 6.10pm. From the town centre the first bus is at 7.40am Monday to Friday and 8.10am on Saturday, with the last bus departing at 6.30pm. For Theatre Severn, alight at Barker Street, opposite Rowley's House and Frankwell Island is served by the Oxon service. The return bus fare is £1.20 and includes all-day parking. Accompanied children under 16 years travel free. People who wish to use the Park & Ride service but choose to walk to one of the three sites to catch the bus will be charged a 'walker' fare of £2.40 return. For more information visit: Park & Ride Services on the Shropshire Council website.
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I have been wanting to try some products from the brand 'The Balm' for quite some time now but never could convince myself to pay that kinda price for something I can't see or feel in person.. I finally got sucked in after listening to Emily Noel on YouTube and reading on her blog (http://www.beautybroadcast.net/) and purchased the Rockstar palette Balm Jovi..
I instantly fell in love with the creativity and clever designing of the palette.. It is such a sleek palette, yet is sturdy.. It's perfect for travel since its not bulky like most palettes that have more than eyeshadows.. The palette includes a mirror, 12 eyeshadows, a beautiful highlighter, a blush and two lip & cheek colors.. The Balm was clever about separating the powders from the lip & cheek colors by making a separate partition for the later..
- Front of the Palette
- Back of the palette giving an overview of what's inside and listing ingredients..
The 12 eyeshadows include 4 shimmery, 4 matte and 4 satin colors.. So, there's something for everyone.. The names are witty and are based off of rock artist names.. although I am not sure if the colors truly represent the artist! Anyway, the texture of these shadows is smooth.. even for the matte shades.. It glides on comfortably on the eyelids and has a good payoff.. I think all the colors are pretty much true to what you see in the palette… The swatches will surely vary depending on each person's skintone… So, the dark navy blue color called 'The Stroke' looks more like black on my skin tone due to my yellow/brown skin..
- Close up of the 12 eyeshadows..
- Palette opened up on top.. Note the flap for the lip & cheek colors..
- Palette opened completely… displaying the lip & cheek colors..
- The mirror on the top half of the palette..
- Swatches of the eyeshadows..
My favorite in the palette has to be the highlighter! Its the best highlighter I have used (even compared to the Dior Amber diamond).. It has a beautiful buttery texture and is very soft.. One has to be careful with how much one takes onto the brush since it is extremely pigmented… or else you could look like a disco ball.. 😉
The blush is a simple peachy color.. It's nice but not my favorite.. It may look better on lighter skin tones..
- Swatch of the highlighter and blush – Left: Direct swatch of Highlighter; Right: Highlighter blended out; Far right: Blush from the palette..
The lip & cheek colors are creamy and very pigmented.. They apply smoothly and last for a few hours on the lips.. I haven't tried them on my cheeks yet since I have oily-combination skin and its spring season.. may try it in winter..
The quality of these products makes me want to try more from this brand… Looking forward to the experience..
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Monday, 8 September 2014
busy as a bee!
Now I can share with you one of the reasons I was so busy that I couldn't blog. I've been really pleased with the nice comments I have been getting from old acquaintances who just post the odd thing on Facebook that they like my blog and the things I make. One such however went a step further a month or so ago and messaged me asking if I would be able to knit a cardigan for his girlfriends birthday and he would pay for it!
I was touched and so pleased, but had to decline saying I didn't feel I could make something good enough to sell like that, but after speaking he said he would be quite pleased if I would knit a cushion cover for her as a)she LOVES bumble bees (and I don't think there aret a lot of adult bee-themed things out there) and b)a knitted handmade gift would be a little more special. And so with some research - inspired by this adorable children's cardigan - and using this bumble bee chart, I designed and knitted up my first commissioned piece!
What do you think? The cushion covers a 40cm x 40cm pad bought from Amazon, and is knitted on 5mm needles using Drops Paris, which is 100% cotton and comes in lovely bold colours (I used 14-strong yellow, 24-dark grey, and 17-off white). The bee designs are knitted using fair-isle (stranded) technique. I used 3 black buttons along the bottom to complete the opening.
I learnt a lot making this cushion - mainly how difficult fair-isle knitting is using large needles and cotton! I was a little worried that it wasn't as good as it could have been, but I did put 100% into this project and even started again after trying something I knew didn't look nearly professional enough. Once it was all finished, ironed, and sewn up it look 10x better than when it was laid out flat and boring! I am pleased with how this turned out - though I am in no hurry to knit fair-isle with cotton again!
I even had some cotton left over and crocheted a bonus free bumble bee to send along with the cushion :)
The bee is also my own pattern, which I've written and hope to share on this blog very soon! I think I will also put up a practice little guy I made on Etsy to sell.
So there you have it - I've been busy as a bee! I hope his girlfriend will be happy with her birthday present and I think overall I am very pleased with how the whole thing has come out. Have you ever made a project to sell rather than as a gift/favour? Whole different level of worry isn't it? But a fun challenge :)
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Ooh pretty, what a fun gift idea! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
thank Elise - wish I could take the credit but it was all his idea really, came out quite well in the end though if I do say so myself :) jenny xxDelete
It's so pretty! I love how it turned out and the crochet bee is adorable. Stepping back does do a world of good I find, I'm definitely glad your back <3ReplyDelete
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thanks Rhi, and yeah just taking a moment to breathe and get back to enjoying what you are doing does wonders :) thanks lovely! <3 jenny xxDelete
That is bee-ootiful! Tee hee! Well done Jenny it really is lovely and congrats on your first commission! xReplyDeleteReplies
way-hayy nice pun - I should have worked that into the post some how :p thanks Cate, I hope I get some more, but not too many as its nice to make some pennie, but knitting for enjoyment will always win out I guess :) jenny xxDelete


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Ryde, NSW
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- 151 beds
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Beta-blockers heal the heart via the brain when administered during heart failure, according to a new study by UCL (University College London). Up to now, it was thought that beta-blockers work directly on the heart, but the new study shows that the drugs may also act via the brain, suggesting that future therapies to treat cardiovascular disease could be targeting the central nervous system.
Heart failure patients are routinely given beta-blockers, although doctors do not know exactly how these drugs boost cardiac performance and reduce the risk of death. The UCL study, based on the rat model of postmyocardial infarction-induced heart failure and published in the journal Circulation Research, has discovered that the beta-adrenoceptor blocker metoprolol acts directly in the brain to slow the progression of heart failure. The action seems to be localised to a group of brain cells that UCL researchers have identified previously as being crucial in the control of blood pressure and heart rate.
Professor Mike Spyer, UCL Vice-Provost and co-author of the study, says: "Our study shows the importance of the brain in regulating the cardiovascular system. This is often ignored by cardiologists who concentrate on the dynamics of cardiac contraction and the receptors on the heart that influence this, rather than how the nervous innervation of the heart is regulated."
Millions of heart failure patients worldwide are routinely treated with beta-blockers, which were pioneered in the 1970s for the treatment of arterial hypertension and are one of the most important advances in heart failure therapy. However, it has not entirely been clear how long-term treatment with beta-blockers slows the development of heart failure, improves heart function and exercise capacity and reduces the risk of sudden cardiac death.
Dr Alexander Gourine, UCL Department of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology, says: "Many people have assumed that beta-blockers have a direct salutary influence on the heart, but our findings challenge this view, suggesting that beta-blockers may act directly in the brain and this action could underlie their beneficial effect on the failing heart. This study suggests that novel ways might be found to treat cardiovascular disease aimed at sites within the brain."
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Danielle Elizabeth Buckner of Canyon and Charles Jeremy Skala of Austin were married at 6 p.m. on July 14 in Westminster Presbyterian Church in Amarillo. The Rev. Caitlin Thomas Deyerle officiated.
Parents of the bride are Adair and Dale Edward Buckner of Canyon. Grandparents are Mel and Liz Melinsky and the late Mildred Melinsky of Amarillo, Hazel Buckner of Oklahoma City, and the late Dale E. Buckner.
Parents of the groom are Shirley and Jim Skala of Canyon Lake. Grandparents are the late Edward and Justine Skala and the late Joseph and Mary Glaska.
Maid of honor was Sarah Fordham. Bridal attendants were Amanda York, Angela Petty, Sarah Kite, Shannah Porter and Bailey Hanssen, niece of the groom. Flower girl was Emma Hanssen, niece of the groom.
Best man was Robert Peterson. Groom's attendants were Geoff Neundorfer, Kevin Sykes, Scott Blair, Scott Everett and Julie Hanssen, sister of the groom. Ushers were Cameron Buckner, brother of the bride; Jared Horsford; Joe Behl; and Joel Hanssen, brother-in-law of the groom. Ring bearers were Ryan, Sam, and Jett Hanssen, nephews of the groom.
Special music provided by The Vienna Conspiracy string trio with trumpeter William Takacs and organist Michael Raillard.
The bride wore a candlelight satin dress with a pleated asymmetrical dropped bodice and a sweetheart neckline. The bodice, skirt, and cathedral length train were accented with pearls, crystals, lace and a crystal, pearl and feather headpiece. The veil was cathedral length, trimmed in crystals. The gown was complemented by the heirloom brooch bouquet made by the bride.
Colors of the wedding were aubergine, verdigris, copper and burgundy.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Amarillo Botanical Gardens. Reception attendants were Faries Thrasher, Nikki Toulouse, Rebecca Krug and Stephanie Kliewer.
Danielle is a 2002 graduate of Canyon High School and a December 2008 graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with honors in visual studies. She attended Lorenzo de Medici Institute in Florence, Italy, for a semester. She was a special education teacher at Hands On Achievement, a part of Specialized Therapy Services in Amarillo, and now teaches special education in Round Rock. She has been active in dance and theater in Canyon and Amarillo.
Charles is a 1995 graduate of Jersey Village High School in Houston and a December 2008 Texas Tech University graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in sculpture. He served five years in the Navy. He worked as a contract artist for an interior design firm in Dripping Springs and now produces his own independent metal sculpture and other artwork in the Austin area.
Following a honeymoon trip to Miami, Fla., and the Florida Keys, the couple will reside in the Austin area.
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Apollo Tubes & Steel Industries Ltd.
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Apollo Tubes & Steel Industries Ltd. (APOLLOTUBE) - Director Report
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1995 APOLLO TUBE AND STEEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT The Directors have great pleasure in submitting the Annual Report and Audited Accounts of your Company for the period ended 30th September, 1995, beginning from 1st April, 1994. PERFORMANCE The performance during the period under review has resulted in increased turn over of Rs. 94.31 Crores as against Rs. 52.95 Crores during the previous year 1993-94 and registered a growth rate of 17% on annualised basis. The company has also engaged in trading business which would help for future operations of the company. Your Company has received good response from the market due to the optimum product mix of your company. Your company has decided to plough black the entire profit made during the period under review for the expansions scheme on the anvil and as such your directors express their inability in declaring dividend for the current period. FUTURE PROSPECT Your company's product mix have an excellent brand image both in domestic and international market. Your company is heading for diversification and expansion plans with an investment of Rs. 400 Crores. M/s. Dastur & Co., have already submitted a Project Report and your company's expansions scheme is on anvil. The major thrust in the proposed diversification plans is to product APL pipes, SAW pipes, Spiral weld pipes and also to establish the unit to manufacture CRCA / HR COILS plant for captive consumption and for exports. Your company is also envisaged for establishing service centres, which is a new concept in India to manufacture steel tubes using the steel produced in the CRCA plant for manufacturing LPG cylinders, H- Beam, etc. The service Centres will be in line with the service centre established by M/s. Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan. DEPOSITS As on 30th September 95 there are no unclaimed deposits and also no deposits which has been matured and remain unpaid. STATUTORY PARTICULARS Particulars of employees pursuant to section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 and the particulars of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, are set out in the Annexures to the Director's Report. PERSONNEL: Relations with employees continued to be cordial. The directors wish to express their appreciation of the team spirit and dedicated services by all employees at all levels. We wish to conform that the CBI BS & FC, Bangalore, has filed an FIR that the liability of State Bank of India seems to be on account of fraudulent transactions by some of the officials of the company alongwith the officials of State Bank of India. Your directors are taking appropriate steps to protect the interest of your company. DIRECTORS Shri. K.V. Krishnamurthy, Shri. P.R. Vittel, Shri. U Kassim Razvi, Shri. R. Seshadri, and shri. A.M. Sundararaj have all resigned from the directorship of the company. The board praises on record its appreciation of valuable services rendered by them during their tenure of directorship of the company. Shri. T. Palanivelu, Shri. Mei Sendil Iniya ananthar, Shri. U. Mohammed Ibrahim Shri. K. Palaniappan and Shri.K. Ranganathan have been co-opted as Additional Directors of the company. AUDITORS M/s. Selvam & Kumar expressed his willingness for appointment of Auditor of the Company in place of M/s. S. Viswanathan, Chartered Accountants, who retire and expressed his inability for re-appointment. ANNEXURES TO DIRECTORS' REPORT Particulars under companies (Disclosures of particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules 1988 for the period ended 30th September 1995. (A) CONSERVATION OF ENERGY (a) Energy conservation measures taken. The Company lays major emphasis on conservation of energy in its various manufacturing operations. Conservation of energy systematically monitored, improvements, planned and implemented in phased manner in areas like power factor, preventive maintenance and improves insulation of ducts. b) Additional investments and proposals for reduction of energy. (c) Impact of measures (a) and (b) above for reduction of energy consumption and consequent impact on cost of production of goods. The modification is under trial. (d) Total energy consumption and energy consumption per unit of production. The energy consumption and cost per unit of production in respect of industry specified in the Scheduled namely - Steel : (A) POWER AND FUEL CONSUMPTION :- 1) ELECTRICITY Current Year Previous Year a] Purchased Units (Lacs) 8.32 18.89 Total amount (Rs. Lacs) 32.92 39.21 Rate / Unit 3.96 2.08 b] Own Generation: i) Through Diesel Units (Lacs) 0.27 0.19 Rate / Litre of Diesel Rs. 7.70 6.87 Cost / Unit Rs. 3.18 2.72 ii) Through Steam Turbine -- -- 2) COAL 3) FURNACE OIL Quantity Kilo Ltrs. 452 351 Total Amount (Rs. Lacs) 27.14 21.04 Average / Kilo Ltrs. (Rs.) 6005.60 5998.07 4) Others / Internal Generation -- -- A) Consumption / Unit of Production Product: Steel Tubes and Pipes 1) Electricity Kvm/mt 188.22 85.70 2) Furnace Oil Ltrs/mt 99.01 15.75 3) Coal / Others -- -- B) TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) a) Specific areas in which R&D carried out by the company. The major activity is concentrated in zinc consumption and recycling of blowing. b) Benefits derived as a result of R&D The major benefit will be saving up of zinc cost and effective utilisation of scarce materials. c) FUTURE PLAN OF ACTION Conversion of semi automatic machines to fully automatic machines and efforts to reduce cost reduction on wastages and waste recovery process. C) FOREIGN EXCHANGE / EARNINGS / OUTGO 1) a) Earning in Foreign - FOR value of: Rs. 161.26 Lacs Exchange exports b) Foreign Exchange outgo : Rs. 1.59 Lacs For and on behalf of Board of Directors P. RAJARATHINAM Chairman Place : Madras Date : 1st March, 1996.
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I've put off writing this post long enough. The truth is, I didn't even know what to say or how to say what I was actually thinking and feeling. Ironic, seeing as how my being an author usually means that writing things down is my specialty. But I guess like with anything else, you can't write down something you don't fully understand. Even the best stories can fall apart if a character is withdrawn, hiding secrets from everyone, including YOU, the creator. A good plot can unravel in a big messy heap if there's some motivation you don't understand. This is true about life, too. When you don't even know or understand your own thoughts, it can be difficult to make sense of anything at all.
Ok, I'm talking in circles. Let me try to be more succinct. I'm pregnant. With Baby #2. Normally this would be a cause for joy and great cheer. Let me rephrase that, it IS a cause for joy and great cheer, except unlike many women, my body does not seem well built to carry children. What does that mean exactly? Isn't carrying a child just the most natural thing in the world?, I thought to myself over and over again. You have no idea how it messes with your head to think you're the exception to a well-set rule, something that for generations has gone on without a hitch and provided so many women with countless joy. Everyone has a little morning sickness. That first trimester can be really rough. What I experienced was something altogether more sinister, a monster that consumed me completely.
I have twice been the victim of a little disease called hyperemesis gravidarium, a disease recently made famous by Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. It affects anywhere between 0.2 and 2 percent of women in developed countries, but honestly, I think the number might be higher, since its a disease that often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. I certainly had it with my first baby even though I never knew it. I have memories of days spent passed out on bathroom floors, my flushed face against the cool tile, trying to catch my breath after a vomiting session that left me empty, without enough energy to stand. I didn't even have a night of alcohol and partying to blame it on. This was not a toilet hugging hangover. This was a crippling and terrifying nausea. Constant, day and night, aggravated by smells. Bringing a paper bag with me if I had the energy to go anywhere at all. Leaving my job, a job that I seriously LOVED, because I was afraid of gagging, dry heaving, or worse- actually throwing up on a customer or their food. *_* The thought is just so beyond disgusting.
Today I went back to posts from 2008 because I was curious to see just where I was mentally, how things were faring for me compared to this time around. I found several summer posts that I spent at the ER with IVs. I kept saying it was dehydration (which, it was), but I blamed it on the summer, on the heat, on fatigue. It was none of those things. It was HG. And at one point, even though I knew that, I couldn't even really share how horrible it was because most people just don't get it. They think, shouldn't you be happy? You're having a baby! So many people want to have a baby and can't! Or worse: everyone has a little morning sickness. It'll pass. Eat some saltines. Drink some gingerale. We've ALL done it.
So I accepted that. I suffered in silence all the while wondering what the heck was wrong with me. I remember this post very vividly, the post where I tried to express my frustration to the anonymous Internet without actually saying anything at all. July 22, 2008. A beautiful person and writer friend emailed me shortly after that post to remind me that she was there, if I needed to talk to anyone. Cora Zane will never know how much her reaching out meant to me. She gave me a sounding board, reaffirmed that it was ok to feel confused and conflicted and scared. She was a support system when I didn't even know I needed one. Two months later, sometime in September 2008, I came clean and told the world (and officially the Internet), that I'd been knocked up.
This time was different. I knew before I even peed on that stick that I was pregnant. I knew because I felt… oddly familiar. The tingles of a downward spiral I recognized. I was going to get sick again and not even being sick the first time prepared me for what was to come. I made a few ER runs, was on some strong anti nausea medication before I even had my first official OB appointment. I couldn't keep down any food, let alone water. I started the weight loss. The first time, I lost 15lbs. This time, I managed to stop around 7. I attribute that to the doctors aggressive treatment. And I'm forever grateful. While the medicine never made me feel 100% better, it made my days manageable. Taking care of a toddler in that condition is HARD. Seriously, ridiculously hard. Even making lunch was a chore because, oh my gosh the smell. Then the severe motion sickness kicked in and I resigned myself to bedrest. Most days it was a marathon to make it to the bathroom at the end of the hall without getting violently ill. I loathed my body, my weakness. I questioned my parenting, my natural feminine instinct. Truth is, who I was as a human being got tossed on its head and I didn't know what was up or down anymore, just that I was miserable and sick and so delirious that I didn't want to be any of those things anymore, ever again.
This was when I started scouring the Internet. There had to be an explanation. A REASON. The Internet is an interesting place. For all its crap (and let's face it, there's a lot of it), it can certainly be an unexpected blessing. There are little pockets, communities, of women who have suffered from HG, are suffering, and they have been my support line. I reached out to author Ashli McCall and her group, Beyond Morning Sickness. Their love and warmth and support have been invaluable. They not only sent me her book but also put me in touch with a volunteer who emails me regularly to check in. Guys, I can't emphasize enough how life saving these services are. The book, while insanely thick, was exactly what I needed to read at the right time. It changed my perspective on my entire experience and helped me to be grateful for the small happinesses I did have, to clutch them tightly during my darkest days. My support group penpal let me cry and vent, let me express feelings I was ashamed of, and not only virtually hugged me but told me that she understood. TRULY understood. She sent me pics of her brand new baby and reminded me: THIS is what we do it for.
I'm now 4.5 months along. Nearly halfway through my pregnancy. Most people don't even know yet. Up until a few weeks ago, I weighed exactly what I had before I was pregnant because despite gaining back the weight I lost, I lost nearly 10 lbs. I wasn't showing. I had to leave my PT job at the bookstore- AGAIN. And this time, with no prospect of returning which broke my heart more than I was willing to admit. I'm only just starting to get excited by the prospect of being a mother again. Only now starting to eat and enjoy cravings and other baby related things. This journey has been long and exhausting and while I see the 20 week mark as my physical healing point (its when things improved with Boy#1), I think this pregnancy has left me with emotional scars that might take a while to heal.
So that's where I've been, if you've all been wondering. That's why I've been so silent. I've been battling this great beast, battling myself, trying to hold my family together while their matriarch fell apart. It's not been an easy journey and I've caught myself wishing for a simpler time. But now that much of the worst is behind me, I am trying to find positive things to look forward to. Like Baby Registries, Baby Showers, ultrasounds… and the other things that were lost to me due to my weakness: reading, writing, social media.
I finally feel like a human being again. And I hope that this experience, like all experiences a writer goes through, gets funneled into the voice that creates my worlds and characters and produces something beautiful from it, just as I hope to hold that little baby in my arms.


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Travel to a destination where new species are still being discovered. A destination that few travelers can lay claim to. Explore the Peruvian jungle in a luxury that few would expect to find.
Please note: Participants in this program should schedule their departure flight from Lima, Peru for departure after 10:00PM.
Please check with your travel professional for details regarding Peruvian and Ecuadorian visas. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain appropriate visa documents prior to cruising.
Disembark in Baltra/ San Cristobal and transfer to the airport. Upon arrival in Guayaquil, you are provided a boxed lunch and assisted with your transfer within the airport for the flight to Lima. Once there, you are met and transferred from the airport to the Westin Hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the evening is at your leisure. Dinner this evening is on your own account.
Overnight at the Westin Hotel - Lima, Peru
Enjoy breakfast this morning at the hotel. The morning is at your leisure and lunch is on your own. This afternoon you will embark on a city tour beginning with a visit to the Plaza Mayor, the official centre of the city and the original site upon which Lima was founded. Visit the historic Cathedral, which is an architectural masterpiece. From the Cathedral, walk past the Presidential Palace where the soldiers guarding the palace offer an excellent photo opportunity, and on to the Church of San Francisco and its library and collection of fine paintings and frescoes. Then, leaving the historic centre, you are driven through modern Lima to visit the residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro.
Return to the hotel at the end of the tour. The balance of the day, as well as dinner, is at your leisure.
Overnight at the Westin Hotel - Lima, Peru
Following breakfast, enjoy the morning at your leisure. You may wish to take some time to visit the Larco Museum. Housed in a former mansion, itself built on the site of a pre-Columbian temple, the museum offers a varied collection of 3,000 years of ceramic, textile and precious metal artifacts. There are also mummies that show off the different ways ancient cultures, including the Incas, preserved their dead. This is one of the rare museums that permit visitors into their store rooms to see items that are not on display.
Shortly after you enjoy lunch on your own it's time to depart for the airport for the flight to Iquitos. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to the town of Nauta, 95 km away. Here, the m/v Aria is waiting. As you begin your voyage, enjoy the fantastic view from the upper Deck. You are embarking on a spectacular adventure, to a place visited by only a few of even the most experienced world travelers.
This evening participate in the safety drill and introductory briefing before dinner is served in the Dining Room. Afterward, you may wish to enjoy a nightcap on the Upper Deck, under the stars, before retiring.
Enjoy an early breakfast this morning before you disembark the ship. Activities for today vary slightly by season with December to May considered the 'high water' season and June to November as the 'low water' season. Though the excursions are relatively similar all year long, during the high-water season you are able to explore further afield in the launches while in the low-water season you're on the ground hiking along trails.
In the morning, climb aboard the launch to explore a beautiful section of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, known as the "Forest of Galleries", where two eco-zones come together allowing the sightings of different species of birds and monkeys. This area is very rich in flora. You have the opportunity to see a great diversity of bromeliads and learn more of the amazing ecosystem generated in their leaves. Sightings may include parrots, macaws, monkeys, and, with luck, one of the many hawks in the area.
This morning's activities have surely piqued your appetite and the chef is happy to introduce you to the finest of Peru's cuisine. Following lunch, take some time for a siesta or simply relax on deck with a good book (and your binoculars!).
Late in the afternoon, debark from the ship for a guided walk and a visit to a local village. Native people engage in subsistence farming and are happy to show how they learned to cultivate wild plants and trees for income. A Walk deeper into the jungle as your guide points out several important trees and plants still used for medicinal purposes.
Dinner this evening is another delight-filled adventure. Later, relax on deck and look up at the sky, where the feast continues, with millions of sparkling stars set against the deep black night or perhaps a full moon that lights up the entire river.
An early start to the day is scheduled for all guests. Today, you have your choice of excursions:
Option 1 is a full-day guided hike with a naturalist through the jungle. Spend today at the very heart of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, by far the largest protected wetland reserve in the world. Filled with lakes, palm swamps, and streams, the reserve becomes a flooded forest in the rainy season. As the launch navigates the waterways, watch for parrots, macaws, toucans, kingfishers, black collared hawks, southern swallows, white winged swallows, and manikins. Search for different species of monkeys, such as small family groups of red howler monkeys, the largest in the Amazon basin, with its bright rust-colored fur and long prehensile tail.
A generous picnic lunch is served in the forest at mid-day. As the day starts to heat up, continue along the shores of the Pacaya River, spotting huge ceiba or kapok trees, mahogany trees, strangler figs, epiphytes such as bromeliads and orchids, palm trees and woody vines.
Option 2 offers two different experiences. In the morning your guide provides an explanation of various sustainable resource management projects in Amazonia. Visit one of these projects where villagers are planting palms from which to draw palm oil. Then, your guide accompanies you on a walk in the forest where you can learn about the numerous plants that grow so abundantly in this pristine environment. Many are used by local peoples for traditional medicine. Keep an eye open for a wide variety of birds and monkeys.
Return to the ship for lunch and some free time. An afternoon siesta is a time honored tradition in South America! As the afternoon comes to a close, depart the ship for a second excursion that focuses on the caiman population in this area. Though smaller than their North American cousins, the caiman is important to maintaining the balance of nature in the Amazon.
All guests return to the ship in the early evening where, once again, the chef and his team have prepared a very sophisticated meal in the midst of the jungle. Relax and enjoy the evening as the ship continues on its course.
Day 6 - ABOARD THE M/V ARIA
Board the launch as dawn breaks over the jungle. As the light comes up, a host of wildlife including parrots, macaws, toucans and monkeys join in a raucous greeting. A 'bag breakfast' of light sandwiches and fresh juice is served on board. The highlight of the morning is the stop near a popular dolphin feeding spot.
Return to the m/v Aria for lunch.
In 'high water' season, the launch takes you straight to Lake Charo. Once there, it's time to break out the fishing gear to fish for piranhas and other species. These small, sharp-toothed carnivorous fish have a big reputation for being scary. Imagine the 'fish tales' you'll be able to tell when you get home!
In 'low water' season, this afternoon's excursion sees you navigating from the Amazon River through the Huaysi Canal to explore the dark waters of the Tahuayo River. Lifejackets, ponchos, rubber boots and freshwater are provided. Keep your binoculars handy to see the abundant wildlife: sparrows, hawks, monkeys and sloths that share this marvelous location with you. Spend some time fishing in Lake Charo before heading back to the ship.
Your farewell dinner is served back on board the ship.
Day 7 - AMAZON/ LIMA
An early breakfast is served again this morning. This allows you a final opportunity to board the launches and meet visit the lively riverside community of Belen, near Iquitos. Learn about the local culture and traditions as you visit the local food market.
As the morning comes to a close, return to the m/v Aria. A special lunch menu that highlights the best of Amazon cuisine is served.
Finally it's time to disembark the ship. But, if time permits, there is one more special experience in store before you reach the airport. A quick stop at the Manatee Rescue Center will introduce you to these gentle giants and you may actually be able to feed one if you like.
Check-in at Iquitos Airport for the flight to Lima. Once there, you should make your connection for your international flight home.
Please Note: Do not schedule your international departing flight for any earlier than 10:00 PM. The flight from Iquitos to Lima is scheduled to land in Lima at approximately 7:30PM. Flight delays are quite common and any additional expenses incurred as a result are the responsibility of the guest.
Program Inclusions:
Two-night stay in a Deluxe Room at the Westin Hotel - Lima, Peru
Four-night stay aboard the m/v Aria, First Deck Suite Accommodations
Scheduled, Economy-Class flights: Guayaquil/Lima/Iquitos/Lima - upgrades to Business Class are available for an additional cost only on the Guayaquil / Lima portion of this trip.
Meals: Six breakfasts; three lunches and four dinners
Transfers between airports and hotels in air-conditioned vehicles
Flight Details:
Day 1 - Guayaquil / Lima - approximately one hour and 55 minutes
Day 3 - Lima / Iquitos - approximately one hour and 40 minutes
Day 7 - Iquitos / Lima - approximately one hour and 45 minutes
Flight durations may vary due to changes in flight schedules
Luggage Information:
Luggage is restricted to a maximum of 44 pounds (20 kilograms) for domestic flights in Peru. Weight restrictions are very strict on domestic Peruvian flights; at the time of printing, overweight charges are US $35.40 for overweight luggage/ $70.80 per extra piece of luggage. Guests are responsible for any charges imposed by the airlines for excess or overweight luggage.
Visa Information:
Please check with your travel professional for details regarding Peruvian and Ecuadorian visas. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain appropriate visa documents prior to cruising.
This program requires participants to be physically fit and able to walk through uneven and/or slippery terrain. The sights visited on this program are not well-equipped for mobility-impaired guests; therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilize a wheelchair.
Consult your physician for information regarding vaccinations or medications that may be appropriate for your state of health.
Please note:
All Land Adventures require a minimum number of participants in order to operate as described. If this minimum number is not met, Silversea reserves the right to offer the programme at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel the specific departure. Silversea's published cruise cancellation policy will remain in effect. All Land Adventure fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable for any reason, within 90 days of sailing. This description is a general overview of this programme. Our local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if local situations, including holidays and weather, require. The programme described in this brochure is provided by independent contractors. Silversea acts solely as ticketing agent. Silversea shall have no obligation or liability of any kind to guests for the business practices, acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground-tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Silversea Cruises. Silversea's liability does not extend beyond the vessel.


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43 comments:
I woke up today to a great news- chirp chirp!ReplyDelete
My followers are up to 3 digits now and of those, I only had to coerce one to join (the teenage daughter of my gurlfrun, while her mom was not looking!)
Woohoo! I feel the lurv! Thank you!
How about just copying the post and saving? Is that allowed?ReplyDelete
Hm, I never thought something like that would ever happen to anyone or anything German.ReplyDelete
Anyhow, were at least this brushes really best in the world?
Oh yes- please do! Thanks!ReplyDelete
I actually do not mind people reposting my stuff so long as it is given credit and link back.
Hi Sandra- Funny comment!ReplyDelete
I have not known a lot of brush suppliers- but only because everyone before me said there is no need to look further than them germans.
As my post in mascara goes, there is not one mascara that is the best for everyone. You have to find the one that suits you.
Have a screenshot! Evil stuff really... I need to review my mascara purchases...ReplyDelete
This story makes me wanna through out all my make-up from that devilish brand! :(ReplyDelete
Ack! That was indeed devilish of the big company to do to the small company!ReplyDelete
On a tangent, could you enlighten your readers as to why Germany is the home of much cosmetics innovation? I've noticed that all high-quality eyeliner pencils (both at low and high price points) are manufactured in Germany.
Incredible...truth IS stranger then fiction.ReplyDelete
Btw LOVE the moniker ! L'Ucifer hahaha... 1 guess as to who that is.
Just a suggestion, but maybe you can do blind post (blind vice) ala ted casablanca on eonline, on the companies that you're speaking of so that you're not liable.
That's really evil! How could such a small company fight against a global villain? Shouldn't they have a fleet of "R&D experts" to make better brushes? They are robbers! I just wish the German family could get over ......ReplyDelete
Thanks Rowena! Thanks for risking your life! And congratulations for having more and more readers!
woot to 4 digit reader!!ReplyDelete
ugh, that is absolutely infuriating. how is that legal?
L'or...L'Ucifer could be sued and maybe even beaten since they must have filed much falsified documentation to claim that they had invented/developed all these things that had in reality been developed generations ago by the German family. But who has the kind of money needed to undertake such a suit? Sadly, no one interested in doing so.ReplyDelete
I for one will never purchase another thing from them. I have purchased many of their products over the years and my little protest is less than a gnat's fart against a hurricane...but sometimes these things spread and Karma is a bitch.
Hello Ana Marta, Nelleke Sandi-ReplyDelete
Thank you for this feedback and hurray to your resolve to refrain from buying this brand. You might want to know however that this comany comes in many guise, not just the brand L'Ucifer. To know which brands are under this company, check the beauty Top 50 list in http://www.scribd.com/doc/3027409/Top-100-Cosmetic-Manufacturers
You will find that it can be very hard to avoid them! They come in many forms.:-)
Hi Justine, Vonzi,ReplyDelete
I think you are on the verge of a very big discovery on cosmetics regarding your questions on Germany, product recycling, etcetera. Knowing the answer will put you on a point of no return-either dreams shattered or penny wiser, depends how you want to see it.
I will reveal that on the next post but will wait till i have enough readership to drop the big bomb.
Hi Jona-ReplyDelete
I checked on that casablanca guy (and then got sidetracked to gofug yourself- man, gwyneth is really orange!) but do not quite know how more i can keep doing this and still be protected aside from keeping it blind. I will look into it laters! Thanks for the suggestion!
Hi Cathy Lee-ReplyDelete
Fleet of R&D experts?! Haha!
Gawd, we cosmetic people are really evil for leading you to believe that all along! But there is a half truth to that. But big area really- this deserves a big big post! Sorry to keep you hanging like this- but yes, only because we have a very complex web of lies that has to be thought out well before writing so it becomes clear.
Hmmmmmmmm, it appears the husband will have to find a new shampoo and I will have to find a new favorite perfume. Other than those two items we are L'Ugly free. It helps that I purchase pretty much all my cosmetics from small, indie companies found on the net (except mascara).ReplyDelete
unfortunately Essie, Lush and other brands now also are part of the luciferous system, but since I only liked 8 Essie polishes and bought them in the past and I can also live without Lush, I think I'm also pretty much lucifer-free.ReplyDelete
Funny thing is, I never liked that brand in the first place because of all the french names *lol* honestly.
Even the ads turned me off.
Only once I gave in and purchased a lucifery hair dye and guess what, it totally ruined my hair, it was all dried out and jejune and I was afraid of it falling out. True story. I also told all my friends about it in the past and none of them was/is a big lucifer-fan.
So I've been on the save side all along *giggles*
That thing with the German family is mean, bad, evil and somehow typical and I bet Lucifer shrugs and says "it is done this way all the time by everyone all over the world".
And that's the real problem behind it ^^
When I read the shocked comments from the other girls, I was like "and you are what, surprised by that?"
It's like the industrial production of food, no one cares about the occasional mouse chopped into the apple sauce, it's like "not poisonous means edible for us, we just put in some more flavor" or my personal favorite, "not-inflammable is not a challenge!" (which in my personal world translates to "as long as no one really tries to, no one will notice").
Maybe the last one is a bit too strange, ignore that ;)
Big companies do stuff like that, all the time and everywhere.
You need big mojo to keep them off ^^
- AnonymousOctober 21, 2010 at 4:53 PM
caitlyn: Lush does not belong to the luciferous system. They're still independent and remain true to their policies.ReplyDelete
ah, you're right! I mixed them up with The Body Shop. My mistake ;)ReplyDelete
Hi Sandi- May the force be with you! I do not instigate it but I am glad you did. I also do not buy anything from them, though I think I slipped with 1 brand once.ReplyDelete
Hi Caitlyn- Yes, it is shocking still, somehow you suspect - but these stories get buried and forgotten as if they never happened. I think what is great about this internet and blogging is that they do not have to be anymore- which is a real grace.
What I cannot understand is, these companies already earn so much, yet they are greedy to make more than what they need and if that means trampling on the little guys- so be it. It does not have to be that way- it can be win-win and we can all be bountiful. Or is that me being an idealistic fool?
well, if it is, I am a fool with you ^^ when the big companies already make gazillions of dollars and want more more more, then something is not right. Little family companies are a great thing, in my opinion, and much more creative and honest than the big fish. Again, in my opinion.ReplyDelete
Think what happened to BP ... they wanted to save money on this and that and that and whooom, the whole thing blew up - quite literally - and now they have to pay millions of dollars. Unfortunately, no one can repair the damage the oil caused to the sea, the beaches, the plants and especially all the animals, all those who died, all those who will die.
But how can you protect the small companies from the big ones with all their lawyers and marketing- and media strategists? ...
I have copied and pasted your post elsewhere Rowena (with credit of course). People are starting to get really angry about this kind of stuff, maybe if word spreads it can hurt them. One can hope.ReplyDelete
Gawd Sandi- this is GREAT! Thank you for taking the extra step!ReplyDelete
To anyone else who wants to repost this- please feel free, but only if you really want to of course.
Hi Caitlyn-ReplyDelete
Yeah, hard to protect small companies. I, as entrepreneur have been beaten quite often- as I cannot afford litigation which are so expensive, I just have to charge it to experience, stay positive and move ahead.:-)
My heart bleeds for these small entrepreneurs. Lots of sharks out there.
Oh no!! My favorite shampoo EVER is a L'Ucifer! What should I do, oh wise Rowena?? I am outraged by that story! What brand can I trust to clean my hair??? ;_;ReplyDelete
Rowena, I also posted your blog (especially the mascara-parts) in several threads of my favorite beautybord ;)ReplyDelete
Interestingly, only positive comments followed, there was not a single negative comment ^^
cuteychao, oh no, you're playing with the devil!
Quick, rinse your hair with the next available fresh handmade biological shampoo, handmade by an ecologist at midnight under a full moon with handpicked herbs without any silicons or parabens or preservatives, but WITH extracts of freshly picked ripe, sweet, succulent fruit!
And herbs!
Oh I already mentioned them ... well, they're important :p
And handpicked!
Did I mention that?
Yeah I did. Okay. Good.
That brave ecologist nearly got bitten by a dozen fruitbats while undertaking this task, only so you can be rescued!
And now for the disclaimer: no fruitbats have been harmed during this fairytale, nor do I think that handmade ecologic shampoos without preservatives or other chemical stuff are compulsory better than others ^^
But you might just give it a try and find out for yourself ^^
I myself deeply LOVE those shampoos by certain companies that offer like 400 scents for scenting them (like fresh cut grass, blueberry muffins, vanilla hazelnut café, chocolate mud cake, cherryblossoms, etc) and that produce those shampoos always fresh, also with no parabens or preservatives ...
Also Lush seems to be a nice company ^^
BUT - I've been a huge fan of Panthene Pro V Volume Shampoo for the last 10 years or so ^^ so no one's perfect :-D
Hi Cuteychao!ReplyDelete
Heehee, i do not know quite how to handle your comment- part of me says- yeah I am wise, yeah!
The other part says- ow, c'mon, rowena, you are so full of naive idealistic shit, wake up and smell the shampoo, get a corporate bullshit job and just be a rich bitch!
But just writing the latter, i somehow hope that not choosing to be a rich bitch is somehow wise. Oops, excuse me for flaunting my existential questions online.
But hey, shampoo should be easily replaceable non? Pantene is by P&G, for example, Unilever also makes decent ones, then there's Wella. Well, let us compare notes, let me know what you have- i am also one big sucker for shampoo.
Hi Caitlyn- Wow! Thank you!ReplyDelete
Gawd, we do not have lush here (i am missing out i feel). I will be looking into that with a cool blogger i met- i hope soon enough.
Hi, Rowena! Thanks for the reply (and thank you as well, Caitlyn! =))! I do think it's wiser to choose not to be a rich bitch at others' expenses, lol!ReplyDelete
My problem is I have no idea which brands I can trust! Or rather, I don't know which brands are NOT evil doers like L'Ucifer!
hey cuteychao- now with my disclosure, perhaps i can convince a shampoo maker out of you:-)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:19 PM
L'Oreal financially backs and supports Israel's arms policies against the Palestinian people (this basically translates to supporting the killing of men, women, and children)ReplyDelete
so naturally I boycotted it, personally.
But I checked out that list of companies owned by L'oreal and it seems it's be quite extensive. It'll take great willpower to cut out my regular purchasing and search for companies not connected to L'oreal type brands, perhaps I could find some online though.... :( Sigh...
luv ur L'Ucifer . . . it bought my fave French icon last last last year :((( mega sigh! its proportion is getting scary big . . . sweepingsounds just laid out the red carpet.ReplyDelete
for hairpoducts: check my fave: cutrin (finnish) and klippoteket (swedish). for cosmetic check Lumen (finnish), not my fave. not meant to ad but to add info . . .
Hi Sweepingsounds-ReplyDelete
Really? Please provide a link here. Google has this bad habit of screening comments that have links in them (i think it is in their effort to minimize spammers. If you have difficulty,, you can email me and i will post it here.
Hi LRM!ReplyDelete
Welcome to the site!
Brussels is so deprived- we do not have these brands here! I heard of this guy who didn't use soap or shampoo for a year and smells good nonetheless- it is pretty radical for me- but hmmm....
No. banging head on desk. (and it hurts when you hit your forehead on the keyboard.)ReplyDelete
Hello Barefoot Domestic Goddess-ReplyDelete
gawd I lurv your pseudo!
sad this story eh? all in a day's work in l'ucifer land!
oh, deliver me from evil!
- AnonymousJuly 24, 2011 at 7:24 PM
O.M.G. this cannot happen to a German company! :-( I, too, would love to get some recommendations about products not linked with L'ucifer.ReplyDelete
Now, to be honest, I think their main make.up brand, L'ucifer, Pariah is pretty shite. So I won't miss that. Neither Lancome or Garnier. But I'll miss Vichy hmph... Think I'll replace it with Avene though. One thing I know: I am so not buying anything made by them any more. :-)
This story made me so sad and angry ;-( To think that said brand is my favorite because it is the most hiyang to my skin. What brand shall I use now..? All my other runner-up brands are also owned by L'_____.ReplyDelete
Couldn't the German company sue them? I mean, they'd have proof that they were visited by a representative from L' company.
Hello A.!ReplyDelete
Alas, the inside of the beauty business is anything but beautiful:-(
You can help by being wiser consumers of cosmetics and not buying into this patented BS (which will be the subject of the next top ten tricks to make you buy more)- soon!
this is a pretty old post but I checked it out today and I wouldn't say it was shocking but it did serve an under-handed turn to the small company which was pretty bad....I have never used the brand except a hair mask of its latest range but t didn't quite impress me...but, avoiding the brand might become difficult as it is truly very extensive.ReplyDelete
Regina - you are the end all be all of intelligent beauty bloggers. I featured this fantastic bedtime story in a blogpost of mine.ReplyDelete