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(Reuters) - For the second year in a row, the Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference finals, a matchup pitting one of the NHL's most consistent teams against the 'Kings of the Comeback'.
The Blackhawks have hoisted the Stanley Cup twice in the last four years (2010, 2013) and are bidding to become the league's first back-to-back champions since the Detroit Red Wings in 1997 and 1998.
Well rested since they eliminated the Minnesota Wild in six games to reach the conference finals, fifth-seeded Chicago will look to make a winning start on home ice when they host the Kings on Sunday for the opener in the best-of-seven series.
Los Angeles, in contrast, will still be feeling a little bruised and battered after ousting the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in a tense series between cross-town rivals that ended only on Friday night.
The Kings became the first NHL team to win consecutive series in a single postseason after twice losing three straight games, and will be eager to atone for their 4-1 series loss to the Blackhawks in last year's Western Conference final.
"Getting back there (to the conference final) is one thing," said Kings captain Dustin Brown. "There are some things that we didn't do last year that we want to do this year.
"Obviously, the team that we're going up against got the job done last year so we've got to reload now."
Two years ago, the Kings delivered a stunning Cinderella story as they beat the West's top three seeds in the playoffs en route to becoming the first eighth seed to win a Stanley Cup.
This season, as the sixth seeds, they clawed their way back from a 0-3 hole against the San Jose Sharks to scrape through the first round of the playoffs in seven games, then came from 2-3 down against the Ducks to reach the conference final.
"The hardest part is just getting into the playoffs every year. It's a grind. And we earned the right to be here," said right wing Justin Williams, who recorded a goal and an assist as the Kings overpowered the Ducks 6-2 in Anaheim on Friday.
"We beat two extremely tough teams in the Pacific Division, which is a real tough division. We're proud of where we are, but we're halfway."
The Blackhawks were the only one of four teams to reach the conference finals who did not need seven games to get the job done, disposing of the Wild after a punishing first round series against the St. Louis Blues that also went six.
Marian Hossa and Brent Seabrook lead the Blackhawks in scoring with 11 points each but Chicago's offensive engine is really powered by the All-Star pairing of captain Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane.
Kane is tied with team mate Bryan Bickell for second in playoff goal scoring with six while Toews is close behind with five.
Adding to his growing reputation as a clutch performer, Kane again delivered against the Wild, scoring the series clinching overtime winner in Game Six.
"He's a special player, and guys have that instinct, have that knack of finding pucks, wanting to be out there, wanting to score," said Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville.
While Montreal's Carey Price and the New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist have been hogging the goaltending spotlight, Chicago's Corey Crawford has quietly provided the Blackhawks with the rock solid netminding that wins championships.
He tops all netminders with a sensational goals against average of 1.97 and is tied with Price with eight wins.
"I don't think we're worried about anything right now," said right wing Kane. "We're in a pretty good position that not a lot of teams get to go through.
"We're in a conference final ... so there's no real cause for concern and we feel our best games are ahead of us."
Additional reporting by Steve Keating; Editing by Steve Ginsburg


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If you're anything like me, you've probably long forgotten about iTunes Visualizers. Right now you're trying to remember what they are aren't you? For whatever reason they were something that we thought were great at one point, but they have since lost their luster.
They aren't directly useful but can be a great addition to a party, or just something cool to look at while listening to some tunes!
There aren't many folks out there dabbling with Quartz Composer churning out new visualizers so they are a little tough to come by these days. They aren't the most popular feature of iTunes by any stretch, but it is a pretty fun feature and there are some amazing ones out there. I went searching for some of the best.
Screenshots don't really do this visualizers justice. The only way to really get the full picture is to download the plug-ins and give them a try. It's easy, each one listed below even comes with an installer.
High Particles
This visualizer is fairly basic, but sometimes that can be an endearing quality! The best way to describe it is that there are particle bursts all over the screen. It does match up with the music quite well – at least it throws more bursts out during the loud, more intense portions of songs!
There are a couple versions of this one. One displays the song playing in the corner with the band name and album name floating around, while the other omits the text all together.
Fountain Music
Fountain Music has a really interesting interaction with the music. It is essentially a fountain of particles that look like the are bursting out of water. They change colors and burst patterns depending on the music.
It is about the most visually minimal visualization here, but it is pretty great to watch and can be quite relaxing actually. One of my favorites.
One Day
This visualizer is very serene and peaceful. It gives you a sense that you're flying around in the sky – and even into space. This changes depending on the pace of the song. You'll be soaring through the day sky with the sun in the distance during a quicker paced song.
A slower song will take you on a night time flight with the moon in the distance. Other than that there isn't a ton of interaction with the music.
The easiest way to describe this one is to say that is is a three-dimensional equalizer bar, floating around in space. It is a really cool one and has as much musical interaction as any of the other visualizers – it really does look like an equalizer.
The bars shift up and down and change colors depending on the song. A nice touch is that you'll see a block with the cover art of the current album floating in the middle of the equalizer. Pretty basic look to it, but a really fun effect.
Aeon is a bit different in that there are customization options available. You can adjust the scene that is shown and then set the interval that it switches to a new one. There are further options to toggle within each scene as well.
I was only working with the trial version and the range of possible combinations is pretty impressive. The paid versions will unlock more options. You'll also see notices pop up letting you know that it is a trial version (if you go that route).
With a paid version it would probably be safe to say that you wouldn't need another visualizer.
Here is another customizable visualizer. The options with Whitecap are even greater than Aeon. There are backgrounds, shapes, and colors to chose from. And even more customizations from within those areas. Again, it is staggering to think about the variety of possible combinations.
Download Whitecap (all versions).
Another commercial visualizer, but this time the trial doesn't come with any customization options. The visuals do interact with the music quite well and produce interesting effects even in the trial version. You can tell that there are an insane amount of different shapes and colors and combinations available.
The trial version basically just cycles through all of the different possible shapes and views. The paid version of G-Force even comes with its own toolbar. I've seen this one dubbed as "the only visualizer you'll ever need".
Download G-Force (all versions) here.
This visualizer is noticeably different from the others discussed here. This one will display the album cover and song information floating around the screen in a three-dimensional grid arrangement. It is pretty visually interesting to watch and it's great having that album and song information available in such an interesting way.
The movement does have some connection to the music, but it isn't too noticeable. The normally white background will fade to black in-between tracks.
Download Figure here.
There are more exiting visualizers available, but AquaFlow is certainly one of the most mesmerizing ones available. As the name would suggest, there is a definite "flow" to it. Lines move fluidly across the screen which gives you the feeling that it is moving.
The "flow" action is slow and smooth, and even though it doesn't seem to have much connection to the music playing it is still very interesting to watch.
I've saved the most interesting one for last. You might also call it the creepiest one as well… Dragon will show what looks like a dragon slithering around. You never see the full dragon. You just see a close up view sliding and twisting around in front of you.
This one is very different from any visualizer that I've seen. I'm not sure it would last on my display for too long, but definitely worth checking it out. It is pretty darn cool!


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"For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit."
King James Version (KJV)
12:13 For by that one Spirit, which we received in baptism, we are all united in one body. Whether Jews or gentiles - Who are at the greatest distance from each other by nature. Whether slaves or freemen - Who are at the greatest distance by law and custom. We have all drank of one Spirit - In that cup, received by faith, we all imbibed one Spirit, who first inspired, and still preserves, the life of God in our souls.
1Co 12:13-20 For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body. "For by means of one spirit we were all baptized into one body" (Meyer). Rather, moved by one spirit acting through the apostles and evangelists, we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, bond or free. The idea is that though diverse in race and condition, all have been made parts of one body by baptism, and that this had all been done under the direction of one spirit. All, too, receiving it as a gift, drank of the same spirit. Hence, if special and extraordinary spiritual gifts were imparted to the members of this body, these would be due to one spirit.


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Hi Everyone! Over at the Eyelet Outlet the DT has teamed up with Art Impressions to bring you some wonderful creations featuring Art Impression Stamps and Eyelet Outlet products. I chose to work with this adorable griszzley bear.... I think he is adorable and I knew there would just be so many different ways I could use the stamp and brads from the Eyelet Outlet together. So here is my grizzley bear bithday card!
I used two different types of EO brads.....mini bee brads and balloon brads-bright. Here is a close up of the both the stamp and brads. I know I will definately be creating some other cards featuring this cute bear in the future. Can see him wearing a hat brad or maybe glasses and a mustache brads. Oh so many fun ideas!
Stop by the Eyelet Outlet blog all week to see what other creations the DT came up!!!!
Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a wonderful day!
Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a wonderful day!


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YouTube is one of the best video social networking websites that allows both companies as well as personal users to create a free profile and connect with other YouTube users.Following are the methods that we use for your business promotion.
This is the first step towards becoming a video creator, News Master or opinion maker, rather than just another site visitor. We will create a profile for your company and link back to your website URL.
When we will sign up and start uploading, recording or aggregating video content, then your company can take advantage of some of the recently launched channel customization options.
The key here is to run a search on similar content by keyword, and then make a note of how that content has been tagged and categorized.
If we use your videos, we can do so by selecting clips from the My Videos section of created account and adding them to a new playlist.
YouTube provides a number of self-promotion opportunities, and among them is the ability to send emails to other users, and create bulletins from company profile or other users' channel pages.
We will create Video responses and can be chosen from our previously uploaded videos, uploaded there and then, or even captured directly from your webcam.
YouTube provides many groups to join by category, or create own group from the YouTube Groups page. There are advantages to both approaches.
This gives an opportunity to share videos in a niche-targeted live environment and communicate with the people watching them.
We will choose to turn on Active Sharing. All of the videos will then be added to a 'videos I'm watching' section on YouTube profile page.
According to YouTube's website, your video must:
In addition, YouTube recommends the following video and compression settings:
While these are good guidelines, they are by no means the only way you can get a great-looking video on the Web. Indeed, most people tend to be more comfortable with one of the following formats:
Given their prevalence, we'll explain the steps you'll need to take to compress those formats below.
NOTE: Though we're using Adobe Premiere Pro for our examples, this isn't a problem. These steps work just as well in Final Cut, Vegas or almost any other video editing application on the market.
|Recommended: 1280 x 720 (16x9 HD) and 640 x 480 (4:3 SD)
There is no required minimum resolution - in general, the higher resolution the better and HD resolution is preferred. For older content, the lower resolution is unavoidable.
|Because bit-rate is highly dependent on codec there is no recommended or minimum value. Videos should be optimized for resolution, aspect ratio and frame rate rather than bit rate.
|Frame rate
|The frame rate of the original video should be maintained without re-sampling. In particular, pulldown and other frame rate re-sampling techniques are strongly discouraged.
|H.264, MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 preferred.
|MP3 or AAC preferred
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The Primary Learning Center PTA Board would like to welcome all the parents to this new school year. We are excited to be an A School! Help PLC stay the great school it is by joining the 2014-2015 PTA! The PTA helps strengthen our school, making an even better environment for our kids. It is parents like you that help us make a difference. Go to www.plcpta.org/join-the-pta for more information. Stay informed about our upcoming events! Go to our website at www.plcpta.org and subscribe to our email list.
If you would like to join our PTA Committee, the Treasurer position is currently available. Please contact the PTA president, Xiomara Napoleon at email@example.com if you are interested. We look forward to making this year a memorable one for our children!


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If you are stranded by bad weather, you don't want to be stuck in Washington's Dulles International, New York's LaGuardia, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Philadelphia International or Boston's Logan International airports.
Those were the five airports rated as the worst in which to be stranded, according to a survey of more than 44,000 people by the travel-dating website MissTravel.com.
The respondents based the ranking on cleanliness and access to free wireless Internet, among other factors.
Jennifer Gwynn, a spokeswoman for MissTravel, said she remembers being stuck in an airport where she spotted rats near a baggage carousel. "That didn't make me feel like I could sleep on the floor," she said.
The biggest concern for stranded fliers is access to free Wi-Fi, she said. "You don't want to be stuck somewhere and you can't do anything on your smartphone."


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Texas Medical Center area Real Estate Inventory Update as of 07/13/2015
(77021, 77030, 77054 zip codes)
Here's an update on available houses for sale, townhomes for sale, condos for sale, and homes for rent/lease near the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas!
Single-Family Homes
0 single family homes came on the market yesterday listed for sale which is located in the Texas Medical Center area of Houston Texas..
0 mid/hi-rises were listed for sale yesterday for the Texas Medical Center area of Houston, Texas.
0 Condo/Townhouse were listed yesterday for sale in the Texas Medical Center area.
The Texas Medical Center is a competitive area when it comes to real estate in Houston. You really have to move quickly if you want to rent a place in the Texas Medical Center. 0 active rental was placed on the market yesterday.
3 Bedroom/3.5 bath/2,175 sq. ft for $3,200/month (Year built: 2014) MLS # 26872294
From the listing report, " Elegant freestanding back unit in Cambridge Park Court gated community. Open concept second floor living has a large gourmet kitchen and island with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances & wine cooler. Spacious Master Suite features a large tub, separate shower, double vanities & oversized closet. Secondary bedrooms offer ensuite baths. Features large gated yard, built-in office space & balcony. Located close to the Texas Medical Center with easy access to 610. "
New Construction
0 new construction properties were listed for sale or rent in the Texas Medical Center area.
If you are looking to buy a house, townhome, or rent a property in near the Texas Medical Center, please do not hesitate to visit TexasMedicalCenterLiving.com. We are up-to-date with the latest and greatest inventory in the most coveted areas around town including near the Texas Medical Center. If you are open to other areas in Houston, please visit our list of Houston search sites.
This information is provided to you by the Lion Real Estate Group.


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Hope for the Children
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Price includes shipping ($5.00).
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100% of profits from book sales will benefit the House of Flowers, Montessori school/orphanage, in Kabul, Afghanistan
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Also, there is my warli envelope I made this week. Making lots of these for an order. :)
Playing with:
A very unique and cute card.
Thank you for joining us this week at OCC.
gorgeous card,lovely colors and design!!!
What a neat way to make a butterfly! It's so unique! Thanks for joining us this week at the OCC, we love havin' you!
Fabulous cards and envelopes! =)
Thanks for joining us at Art With No Boundaries!
Hugs, Elenor DT
wow bhabhi..i love the card and the warli ..our all time fav!! its very nicely done, love the painting..is it acrylic?
international orders?? wow..i am missing the good news!!! will call u after reaching melb..tc
simple but elegant
Thanks for joining us at Stampavie and More.
Love the Way You have made the Butterfly..Very Pretty card !!
Thanks For Playing along " For The Love Of Crafting " # 5
Best of Luck !!
Thanks a lot all of u lovely people.
Lavina di: Nope its not acrylic.. Its just simple poster colors.:)
Jyoti, This is a great card, so unique and so imaginative. Thank you for playing in our April Anything Goes challenge on Art With No Boundaries. Hope you will come play with us again.
:) Chris / CS Designs
This is so cute... pretty card..!
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Coming Fall 2018:
A New Online Deals Storefront and E-Commerce Shopping Experience!
Shop All Our Stores Online 24/7 or with Our New App!
Buy it Online, Pick it up in the Store, or Ship it!
Coming this Fall 2018! We are excited to bring you a new and improved Online Deals shopping experience! Our new Online Deals e-commerce platform is being designed with all the flexibility and advanced features you expect in a modern online shopping site including a secure payment portal. Now, you can shop online 24/7 with the convenience of in-store pickup and shipping options. And, we believe these benefits are worth the wait!
Bonus Feature "APPeals" to Most!
One of the most exciting new features of our new system is a downloadable APP for Android and iOS devices! In a recent in-store survey, the majority of our customers confirmed that the convenience of an App is appealing. With our App, you will be able to shop online as well as make payments on layaways and certain types of loans.
Your Satisfaction is Important
We appreciate your business. Your satisfaction and continued patronage are very important to us! Our previous online shopping system was a basic posting platform and did not allow product comparisons or online payments. And, often our Online Deals were sold before customers could get to the store. We shared in your frustration and set out to find the best platform to meet your shopping and payment needs!
We look forward to serving you better with these new online shopping and payment platforms!
Please check back for updates and launch date announcements!


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Sometimes there are multiple sports events happening across the world simultaneously, due to which it becomes impossible to keep track of all the events. There are times when two or more football matches are being telecasted at the same time. So an individual cannot keep track of all the matches. But an Android user need not worry about this anymore. The user can stay up to date with all the happenings in the sports world by receiving alerts and notification from a wide variety of apps. There are plenty of free apps available on the Google Play Store. Here are the top 3 sports apps for Android users:
1. Thuuz Sports
Thuuz Sports is the best sports app available on the Google Play Store. The different sports this app covers are – NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, Football, Cricket and Rugby. Not only this, it gives regular alerts and updates if the user has subscribed for the specific sport or a specific team. Another great functionality of this app is "game excitement". As the words suggest, Thuuz Sports will notify the user if an incredibly exciting match is going on. Football fans can receive alerts for each goal their favorite team scores. Even cricket fans will enjoy this app. It gives notifications for every milestone like a wicket, half century or a century.
Download this app from here.
2. ScoreMobile: Sports & Scores
ScoreMobile: Sports & Scores is another free app available on the Google Play Store. This app also covers all the sports mentioned above. However it gives a more detailed view. For example – if a goal is scored in football, this app will also provide the information about who assisted the goal. The UI of this app is better than most of the apps on the Play Store. It offers great widget options by which an individual can scroll through the scores with ease. But there are some drawbacks. This app is slower compared to Thuuz Sports. And also the alerts are not very consistent. Besides this, ScoreMobile: Sports & Scores is a wonderful app and the user will enjoy the experience.
Download this app from here.
3. ESPN ScoreCenter
ESPN ScoreCenter brings you scores, news, and standings from hundreds of sports leagues around the world. ESPN ScoreCenter offers livescores and match schedules, but unlike some apps, many sports are supported. The interface is really neat and the "Top Events" category is available, which notifies the user about important games. ESPN ScoreCenter also has the "myTeam" option through which you can see the upcoming and current matches of your team. The app's popularity is speaking volumes about its quality.
Download this app from here.


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Design Process
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Design Process
Every project is unique. While many gardens are of a similar size and shape that tends to be where the similarities end. Different aspects and soils create different growing conditions while the garden's setting and surroundings creates a unique character or atmosphere. And most importantly, every client has their own tastes, requirements and aspirations for their outdoor spaces, something we feel passionately about reflecting in our designs.
Initial Consultation & Client Brief
This consists of a meeting on-site and is a great opportunity for us to get to learn a bit about each other and to understand your requirements and aspirations for your outside space. It is important at this stage to get a feel for your garden, its surroundings and your tastes and interests. Following this meeting we would write up a client brief and send to you for approval. Only once approved would we move onto the next stage as the brief forms the basis of any further design development.
Survey & Site Analysis
Before any design work can be started it is important to carry out a survey of the garden to understand the relevant dimensions, shape, slopes and positions of existing features. For small, uncomplicated gardens we would usually carry this out ourselves whereas on larger or more complicated sites a full topographical survey carried out by a professional surveyor would be recommended. In both cases the information would be used to draw up an accurate plan of the garden. At the same time, additional information such as aspect, sun positon, soil types and surroundings would also be collected.
Outline Design / Master Planning
This is where the design comes together and hopefully the excitement starts to build. Initially, several proposals are created which would include sketch plans, a computer model and perspective drawings. This allows for discussion and room for modifications to take place. Following this, a master plan of the preferred option is created which would include presentation visuals, mood boards and details of planting styles and hard landscaping materials to be used.
Detailed Design
While the master plan provides a great feel for the way in which the garden will look upon completion it still isn't sufficient for contractors to quote or build from. In the detailed design stage, all the technical drawings and specifications are put together and planting plans are drawn up, showing the positions, size and quantity of plans for each of the planting beds.
The master plan, detailed drawings and specifications are provided to a number of contractors to enable them to produce detailed and comparable quotations for the work. We know many of the leading garden contractors and can recommend those best suited for a specific project. Alternatively, if you would like to use your own contractor that is absolutely fine. Once received, the quotations are reviewed and we can help you select the best team for the job.
Construction & Planting
Once a contractor is chosen the build can start. While you will have a separate agreement with the construction firm we can act as a consultant throughout the build. This involves overseeing all works to ensure the highest possible quality of finish is achieved and that the garden develops as envisaged in the design. We can source plants and trees from reputable suppliers and will be on-site to ensure they are of the highest quality and are planted correctly and in the correct positon.
Garden Development
Unlike most work that takes place inside the house your new garden will change throughout the seasons and develop over the years. Careful management is required to ensure that plants thrive and you get many years of enjoyment from your outside space. We can create a detailed maintenance schedule for your garden, highlighting pruning and other requirements for specific plants and can make periodic visits to ensure everything is on track and suggest improvements. We can also recommend good maintenance teams where appropriate.


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Herus Group
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Herus Group
N19 W24400 Riverwood Dr., Suite 350
Waukesha, WI 53188
(833) 464-3787
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Herus Group has become a premier business consulting firm specializing in comprehensive risk management and financial security. Ben Pechacek began Herus Group in September, 2016. As a disabled veteran, Ben established connections with Wisconsin Veterans Association, area Chambers of Commerce as well as recruited dozens of other insurance and financial industry partners. Opening four offices on Riverwood Drive in 2017 - Ben has since opened an additional six offices at the same address. Two thirds of the senior management staff are combats veterans.
Whom to Contact
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Do not go upon what has been acquired by repeated hearing; nor tradition; nor rumor; nor what is in a scripture; nor surmise; nor axiom; nor specious reasoning; nor bias towards one's beliefs; nor upon another's seeming ability; nor upon the consideration, 'The monk is our teacher.' When you yourselves know: 'These things are good; these things are not blamable; these things are praised by the wise; undertaken and observed, these things lead to benefit and happiness,' enter on and abide in them.
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
Death of a Friend
Sean was one of those people you meet that simply just grabbed your attention and you became instantly comfortable around. He always smiled, big bright smile, to everyone weather he was feeling poorly or not. He had a kindness and compassion about him that just drew friends to him like leaves sprouting from a tree in spring. It is not possible to over exaggerate what a kind sociable, warm person he was, willing to help anyone, treated everyone in the same gentle peace loving manner.
The most wonderful thing about it was he didn't see himself as this kind of great human being. Being only 19 years old, he exuded life and happiness, beyond his own desire to see himself in this light. I think if we all found the peace and happiness he had, our world would be a much kinder place. It is such a horrible, cruel turn of life. How can one comfort all those that were touched by him, affected by his dedication of goodwill?
A friend of mine, who was also a friend of Sean's who knew I was a Buddhist, asked me how Buddhists can explain why life is so cruel to people who are so good. I was stumped. I thought for a few moments and then I talked about the reason things in life are so precious to us is that they are fleeting and impermanent. I mumbled something about everything changes and nothing lasts forever. I realized, that though these things may be true, it doesn't help those grieving find some measure of peace.
Only an old Dr.Seuss quote popped into my mind:
"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Rest in peace my brother, your life on earth made a difference to everyone around you.
Edit: Here is a picture of Sean and a link to his obit.
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I'm sorry to hear about your friend Kyle. A year ago an old friend of mine died. I hadn't been close to him for a while but it was my first experience of the death of someone young, someone of my own generation.ReplyDelete
Don't say that this isn't about Buddhism because the key subject matter of Buddhism is birth and death. It was the death of both of his parents as a child that drove Dogen to become a monk and seek a solution to the problem of birth and death.
Having said that, I think it's difficult to console people with a Buddhist understanding. It's not so hard to offer superficial platitudes, to say, as they do in many religions, that their loved one has survived death in some sense and continues to exist in a state of bliss or paradise. But a deep understanding of death from a Buddhist perspective generally takes decades of practice and isn't something that can be communicated in a moment. Eternal life or reincarnation are far easier for people to grasp. You can't tell people that their loved one never really existed in the first place.
You could offer - as a metaphor perhaps - that nothing is ever truly destroyed, that he lives on as smiles, as memories, in the life of everyone he has touched, in grass and trees and in the sun and stars, in all of us right now.
how can Buddhists explain why life is so cruel to people who are so good?ReplyDelete
Wouldn't it require more explanation if life always rewarded people deemed in human society to be 'good'? To project personality onto nature and to seek to perceive intent in that which we have no control over is just human psychology.
Sometimes things we like come to an end; sometimes things we don't like flourish. We can't always get what we want. In this context, attachment leads to suffering. We have to live in reality rather than in our desires and ideas - this is true acceptance.
Thank you for the very kind words Justin.ReplyDelete
You are right, this is definitely a topic ripe for a discussion about Buddhism. I just didn't feel right about posting a personal type thing like this.
"Eternal life or reincarnation are far easier for people to grasp. You can't tell people that their loved one never really existed in the first place." I couldn't agree more, and this is a difficult thing to manage when talking to someone who may be mourning and being truthful and honest. We may see these things as being true, at the core of our practice, but to those of other religions, they may take offence to it.
The metaphor you offer is perfect!
Your answer to the question is dead on, but again, we end up having to manage being respectful of those grieving and being honest.
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Friday, 29 March 2013
The new Forward Prize requirement
For the Forward Prizes this year, submissions have to be accompanied by author photos. At the risk of sounding like UKIP, this is another pointless and wholly unnecessary little rule.
Most writers, I think, are perfectly happy to supply event and prize organisers, and newspapers too, with photos. A few are not. This is fine; there's no problem here. A problem only arises when someone makes a rule requiring all writers to supply photos. For the Forward the organisers presumably want photos for publicity purposes (any other reasons?); but if, say, out of a shortlist of six writers one doesn't want to supply a photo, why does this matter? Who does this hurt?
The reason that photos are required at submission stage, Susannah Herbert of the Forward Arts Foundation says, is to minimise 'admin, aggro and to-and-fro at the shortlist stage'. How so? Most publishers will, I think, paste a photo into a Word document with the author's mini-biography (also required), print out, and send this with the books. There's no mention of sending electronic files. At the shortlist stage, the Forward will then have to ask publishers to re-send the photos as jpegs. Rather than minimising admin, this process increases it.
There happens to be a CBe author who is not keen to supply a photo. Susannah Herbert suggests that surely the author and I 'are ingenious enough to figure out a way through this little challenge'. Maybe we are. But we are not in primary school.
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text: Championship Rules admin02 / February 10, 2014 1. Club Champion The club championship runs for the full twelve months of a calendar year and consists of 12-16 events of varying distances and disciplines. These are spread as evenly as possible so that there is usually one event per month. We now have 2 Mens Divisions and 2 Ladies Divisions – the winner of each division is determined by the highest number of points scored. The overall club championship title is won by the athlete who has the highest total score, usually the runners who compete the most often are at the top of their respective championship tables! There are a wide variety of races that make up the Club Championship in order to encourage runners of all abilities to participate, experience different types of events and improve their race times. To win the title the victor must compete in at least one shorter distance event (5K, 10K or 5-miler) and at least one longer distance event (10-miler or half marathon) so that the resulting champion is a true specialist of all the distances. 2. Scoring In every single race the first to finish from each division will get 10 race points, the second 9 race points, and so on. No athlete is obliged to take part in all twelve events as only the best eight performances will count in the final reckoning. This facilitates the obvious breaks in the year for everyone when they are either on holiday or other family commitments take precedence, as well as the incidence of illness or injury. In addition, some events give the choice between 2 races (runner's choice), but only the race where the runner achieved more race points will count towards the club championship. 3. Club Personal Best A few years ago a bonus points system was introduced, which provides an incentive to everyone, but especially to those who are not always at the sharp end of the finishing order. The bonus points are added for club personal bests (C.B.) over that particular distance, i.e. the fastest time someone achieved in a club championship race. 5 points are awarded for achieving a C.B. but maximal once a year per distance. The distances where one can earn these bonus points are 5K, 10K, 5M, 10M and Half Marathon. These bonus points can make a significant difference and have a "levelling up" effect for all those taking part. The Championship Targets table sets out all current target times for this year's championship and the year and location at which they were achieved. As none of us can prevent the effects of Anno Domini (even though some of us make a noble effort) it was decided that the C.B. is always the best club championship race result from the preceding 3 years. This means for the club championship in 2019 the C.B. for a particular distance is the best race time achieved over that distance in a club championship race during 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019 as the years advances. Anyone new to the championship must set their C.B.'s in a championship race before claiming any bonus points. The same rule applies if an athlete did not compete during the last 3 years over a distance in a club championship race. The C.B.'s are calculated on club championship events only. If Joe Jogger produced a mind boggling run of 34 minutes in the Clegg's Brewery Bowel Buster 10km at Much Moaning By The Sea, this would not be to the detriment of his club championship aspirations. 4. Bonus Points The bonus points for C.B.'s count separately to race points. If someone achieved a C.B. in the first race of the year these 5 bonus points are save to count for the club championship even if he/she achieved 8 better race results and the race points of the first race would be dropped. Equally, if someone managed a C.B. in a month with a runner's choice but got more race points in the second race, the higher number of race points will count in addition to the 5 bonus points for the C.B. Let me give an example: Joe Jogger got 6 race points in the Bearbrook 10K and managed to run his first 10K C.B. of the year. If this was a runner's choice month and Joe got 8 race points for the Burnham Beeches Half Marathon he had secured 8 race points and 5 bonus points towards the club championship. Every runner, who competed in at least 8 events, will receive another 5 bonus points to encourage participation in club championship races. 5. Tie-Breaker If there is a tie between 2 runners we will apply the following tie-breakers in this order: (a) higher number of C.B. bonus points (to favour the more improved runner); (b) higher number of club championship races (to encourage participation in club championship races); (c) higher score in single races (i.e. 10-10-9-9-8-8-8-8 is better than 10-9-9-9-9-8-8-8); (d) the result of the Club Handicap. 6. Promotion To keep the divisions as challenging as possible from one year to the next, at the end of the season there will be 3 runners promoted from the 2nd division and 3 runners demoted from the 1st division. 7. Joining In All new joiners to the championship will start in division 2. You will automatically be entered into the championship when you complete one of the annual fixtures provided you are registered as a Thame Runner for the event. If you would rather not be listed in division 2, then please "contact us" asking to be excluded. 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Great post! I am a big believer in visualization...
Awesome...my support pdf to my clients just last week was all about Visualizing Success!.
What great timing!.
I'm wishing you well on your journey...you're doing it!!!!.
Peace & good health,.
Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way & creativity healer.
Here's some talks on creative visualization at The Artists' Way: http://theartistsway.com/forums/comm...scussionID=615..
I use a guided meditation in headphones right before I go to sleep. I also use it in the afternoon when I'm off work, if I'm feeling discouraged. The one I downloaded is "Guided Mediatation for Weight Loss" by Bonnie Groessl. Very soothing!..
Visualization is a powerful tool! Thanks for sharing this tip!..
Visualization is a proven tool for success. I even have a visualization board in my bedroom with all the things I want in my life. So far, so good...
Do you all know that theres are some very nice guided meditations on this site? Look under Success Tools, Feel Good, the Meditation Room. You can watch them online or download the mp3 files and listen to them..
I visulized the scale would say 143 this morning.. I was off by 1/2 lb.. 143.5.. my husband thought I was crazy!!..


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Welcome to the next post in our ongoing series! Today, we're taking a look at Paige's sewing space.
Tell us about your sewing space.
I used to have a sewing room. I loved being able to shut the door, and ignore any of my creative mess- and so did my partner. I've been blessed with a significant other who is super tidy, even when I'm not. He keeps me on my toes, and our house is normally reasonably picked up. My sewing/craft room used to be the spare room in my home. This past year we've been helping out a family relative to get back on their feet, and it's been great having family closer to me. I've had to give up my sewing space though, and it's been an interesting adjustment.
Remember when I said I have a very tidy partner? Well since I've had to move my sewing space into the bedroom I've also had to figure out a way to not drive him absolutely bonkers. So I've come up with a system that involves lots of casters, carts, and a closet. I took all the hanging clothing out of our closet in the bedroom, and put them on a clothing rack next to our dresser. When everything is in the closet, it looks relatively picked up. There's still more clutter than I would like, and certainly more than my partner would, but I'm working on it!
Inside the closet, there's three carts (one for fabric, one with my sewing machine, and one with the serger), a folding table, my large self healing cutting mat, and my iron and ironing board. While it's not the prettiest closet, it gets the job done. It's on my to renovate list, as is a lot of my house. I feel like we're in a constant state of renovation, with my bedroom being the last thing on the list. In fact we haven't done a thing to this room, hence the bandaid paint color on the walls. I promise the rest of my house is much cuter!
Everything comes out of the closet, and fits in the space rather cozily. I roll out what I need to work, and get to sewing! The casters make everything very easy to roll in and out, so I don't have to break a sweat dragging machine boxes and the likes around. The fabric cart is a discontinued style from ikea, but they offer something similar with the anglot. I keep all the entirety of my fabric stash there. Everything is pre washed and ironed, so it's ready to go. I try not to buy any fabric unless I have it in mind for a project, but sometimes sales happen. When you don't have a lot of space to work with, stashing isn't the best idea.
My sewing machine is a Janome Memory Craft 3500, it belonged to my Mother. It's what she used to sew when we were growing up. It's a great little machine, and I need to remember to schedule it for a tune up. My serger is the ever popular Brother 1034d. I have no complaints on either. The second shelf of my sewing machine carts is for notions and my sewing basket. The third I keep open to put projects I'm working on should I have to clean up before I'm done. Sometimes I use the machines in the cart if I'm feeling extra lazy! They have brakes on the casters so they don't go anywhere under the vibration of the machines.
I do keep some sewing stuff out all the time. My thread holders and tracing paper are on an Ikea Bygel rail. Eventually I'd like to get a better back of the door system for the closet and just keep them there. I've only just had to move my sewing room, so I'm still figuring out the specifics. I also keep my patterns in these bookcases, along with some of my scrapbooking stuff. I've already halved my pattern collection, and am trying to do so even more. I'm also looking for more clean and minimal boxes to put them in. My TV is great for marathoning Drag Race while sewing.
In my sewing box I keep almost everything tool wise I would need to complete any project. I have a variety of scissors, punches, needles, waxes, seam rippers, tape, french curves, pattern masters, machine feet and needles, marking tools, measuring tools, ect. Is my sewing box well organized? No, but I know almost everything I need to sew with be in there, it's got a place at least! It also fits PERFECTLY into an ikea Raskog cart. The white Serger cart is from target.
While I can't say this is my dream sewing space, I can say it's functional. It also forces me to be very clean during my sewing, and to pick up anytime I leave it. There's something nice about starting fresh every time I start to sew.
Check out Paige's blog — Very Paige — to see what she creates in her marvelous sewing space!


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Greater Sudbury Council has extended its municipal preventative plumbing subsidy in hopes of getting more residential property owners to apply.
The subsidies cover about 50 per cent of the cost of purchasing and professionally installing a mainline backwater valve and/or sump pit drainage system. The city will subsidize up to a maximum of $1,000 for a backwater valve, $1,250 for a sump pit drainage system or $2,250 for both.
The goal, the city says, is to get as many residents as possible to disconnect downspouts, weeping tiles and sump pumps from municipal sanitary sewers.
This was once an acceptable practice in older buildings, but the city's higher population means the wastewater system serves more customers today than in the past. The city says additional water flow from rainwater can exceed the design capacity of sewer pipes and treatment systems, increasing the risk of flooded basements.
Information and application forms for the Preventative Plumbing Subsidy are available online or by dialing 705-674-4455, ext. 3600.


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The benefits of acupuncture in drug rehab.
Acupuncture...not as painful as it looks!
Can acupuncture really help with addiction?
Acupuncture works…really it does; and although no one can say with any certainty (using western medical science) why it does, rigorous clinical studies have shown that it does offer numerous medical benefits, and one area of particular interest is in the treatment of addiction and throughout recovery.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical technique dating back at least 5000 years. The technique is based upon a Chinese medical philosophy based on of Qi (pronounced chee). Qi is the life or energy force of the body, and the correct flow of Qi is essential for full health.
Chinese medicine practitioners believe that we all have14 paired channels (called meridians) throughout the body, and that when any of these meridians is blocked in any way, the Qi cannot flow properly and health consequences result.
To manipulate the flow of Qi through these channels, acupuncturists insert specially designed needles of varying thicknesses into the meridians where they travel close to the skin, and through manipulation of these needles, are able to restore the flow of Qi.
Although very commonly used in the East, since there is no evidence of any Qi or meridians within the body, Western practitioners have been very slow to adopt the technique. Yet although no one can really explain why it works, it very much does, and it has numerous medical uses.
How is acupuncture used in the treatment of addiction?
Acupuncture reduces cravings back to abuse, helps with physical withdrawal symptoms and alleviates some of the depression associated with recovery form addiction.
Clinical studies run by NIDA (National Institute of Drug Addiction) have shown that recovering addicts getting acupuncture therapy stayed in treatment for longer, and that even when acupuncture is used alone it offers some effective assistance in relapse prevention.
In addition to clinical data, there are legions of people who have benefited from acupuncture during drug treatment, and their anecdotal data provides compelling testimony of the effectiveness of the technique.
Limitations of acupuncture in drug treatment
Although acupuncture does seem to ease withdrawal symptoms from opiates, from alcohol and even from cigarettes, and it does reduce cravings and depression; it is not designed to be a stand alone treatment for addiction.
Even ardent proponents of the technique call for acupuncture to be used in conjunction with other therapies of treatment. Acupuncture can relieve some of the discomfort of recovery, and can ease some cravings back to use, but it cannot change the personal factors that led to abuse and addiction in the first place, and it cannot as such offer lasting change to anyone using it alone.
How should you use it?
If you are undergoing outpatient therapy for addiction, you may want to consider experimenting with a few sessions of acupuncture. The testimonies of people who have used and benefited from the technique are strong and convincing, and it can do no harm to try it.
If you are looking for an inpatient drug treatment facility, you may want to consider one that offers peripheral programming that includes some acupuncture. It is never going to be enough on its own, but since everyone responds differently to therapies in rehab, every additional tool against relapse is a very valuable thing.
Addiction and treatment links
- Holistic Drug Rehab
- Marijuana and Teens
- the dangers of alcohol detox
- Holistic Hypnotherapy
An addiction recovery and hypnotherapy site, by hypnotherapy expert Brian Green
I like to think of myself as about as rational and scepic as I can possibly be, but yes, for me acupuncture does help aleiviate the worst (and a bit more than the worst too) of the symptoms of lack of marijuana. I am at a loss to suggest why. I try to rationalise it, as I sit there, by explaining to myself that it must be a combination of placebo effect, the fact that I have to sit still and try to relax while its going on, and the effect of the initial pain om endorfine production.. Strange stuff! Nothing beats exercise though..


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OMG, I got my first award today! How awesome is that!
I received this awesome award from Rae over at In The Forest! Thanks so much!!
1. Get really excited that you got the coolest award EVER!
2. Choose ONE of the following options of accepting the OMB award:
(a) Get really drunk and blog for 15 minutes straight, or for as long as you can focus.
(b) Write about your most embarrassing moment.
(c) Write a "Soundtrack of your childhood" post.
(d) Make your next blog a 'vlog'/video blog. Basically, you're talking to the camera about whatever.
(e) Take a picture of yourself first thing in the morning, before you do anything else (hair, make up, etc) and post it.
3. Pass the award on to at least three, but preferably more, awesome bloggers. Don't forget to tell them.
Okay, I´ll be totally brave and go for e. I´ll post it on Monday, when the shock effect will be even greater! :)
I´m passing the award to Larissa @Larissa´s Bookish Life, Midnyte Reader @Midnyte Reader and Vamp Angel@ Vamp Angel´s Reviews
Saturday, July 10, 2010
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- Savannah said...
Congrats on your award :)
- July 10, 2010 at 6:40 PM
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- Stella (Ex Libris) said...
Yay! Congrats Christine! :-D I'm sure many more will follow :-)
Have a great weekend!
- July 10, 2010 at 11:20 PM
- VampAngel said...
Thanks Christine! *hugs*
It's my first award too! My post and picture (I chose option E too) are already up on my blog!
VampAngel's Reviews: To Read or Not To Read It? That is The Question
- July 11, 2010 at 12:08 AM
- ErotRomReader (Janna) said...
Congrats on your first award! Isn't it a great feeling? :)
- July 11, 2010 at 12:12 AM
- Midnyte Reader said...
Congrats on your award! And thank you so much for passing it along to me! That was awesome!
- July 11, 2010 at 12:45 AM
- Larissa said...
Congrats hon! and thanks so much for passing it to me =))))
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The Follett Sesquicentennial Faculty Fellow
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition
Division of Nutritional Sciences
College of Human Ecology
Cornell University
Adjunct Associate Professor, St. John's Research Institute, Bangalore, India
Dr. Julia Finkelstein is the Follett Sesquicentennial Faculty Fellow and Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University. She is also an adjunct Associate Professor at St. John's Research Institute in Bangalore, India, and a Fellow at the Center for Geographic Analysis, Harvard University. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University, Master of Public Health degree from Brown University, and Master of Science and Doctor of Science degrees in Epidemiology and Nutritional Epidemiology from Harvard University.
Dr. Finkelstein is an epidemiologist with expertise in the design and conduct of randomized clinical trials, cohort studies, and surveillance programs in resource-limited settings. The goal of the Finkelstein Laboratory is to elucidate the role of micronutrients in the etiology of anemia and adverse pregnancy outcomes, to improve the health of mothers and young children. This approach integrates nutrition, epidemiology, immunology, and biostatistics, with emphasis on translating cutting-edge laboratory findings to inform interventions and public health approaches in at-risk populations.


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Coming to the Silver Jubilee? Let Uber Give You a Lift For Free
The Sub Pop Silver Jubilee is on July 13th—just a few short days away—so let's talk transportation. We don't care how you get here, as long as you do, but you should consider your options. You could bike, walk, bus, or drive. Georgetown is one of Seattle's more isolated neighborhoods, so it certainly presents a few challenges in getting there via bike or by walking, and parking will be limited and no doubt tedious (when is parking in Seattle not tedious?). We're working with the amazing car service, Uber, who are, rather unbelievably, providing free rides(!) to people who are attending the Silver Jubilee. Kind of astounding, no?
Uber makes it super easy to get around Seattle with just the tap of an app. From hybrids with UBERx to towncars from Uber BLACK, there is no need to tip and no exchange of cash or card is necessary. *All you have to do is download the app and enter the promo code SPSJ for your 1st ride FREE in Seattle up to $50! Already an Uber user? Use the promo code SPSJ50 for 50% off to and from the no doubt best-festival-ever Sub Pop Silver Jubilee."
Once again, here are the steps to get a free ride from Uber.
2) New Uber users, enter the promo code SPSJ for up to $50 off your ride.
3) Already an Uber user? Use the promo code SPSJ50 for 50% off to and from the Silver Jubilee.
4) Enjoy the fact that you just got a free (or at the very least, heavily discounted) ride to a free festival.
5) Consider how much money you have freed up to purchase official Sub Pop merchandise from us.


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32 Avian EGG TRAY 110 Volt 1/240rpm Motor for incubator. Please see photos for connection. This listing is NOT for the incubator. This listing is for an Egg Tray with turning motor. This versatile tray will house up to 32 Chicken size eggs, 32 Avian eggs 32 Quail eggs Measurements are 12″ x 17″ . The height up to the top of the motor is 5″ Centimeters: 43cm x 29cm x 13cm The motor will make a slow, full rotation every 4 hours. 110Volt 1/240rpmmotor please check connection in the pictures. Made from a durable material which enables you to keep the egg tray clean and bacteria free for years of problem free incubation of your valuable eggs. We are located in the USA, Sunny Florida, ready to ship within 1 business day. A 20% restocking fee for will be charged for returned items.
The AC 32 will house 32 Chicken size egg or 32 Quail size eggs or 32 Avian size eggs or 36 Avian eggs in the fully automatic Egg turner.
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If you have a toddler in your home, you know how long the days can be keeping these little ones busy, especially in the summer. The Fort Wayne Visitor's Center has got you covered this summer with our Top 5 Toddler Activities in Fort Wayne.
Splash Pads
Hit one of Fort Wayne's splash pads where kids can run, walk and jump through fountains of spraying water and dumping buckets. Kreager Park on North River Road and Buckner Park on Bass Road have fantastic splash pads surrounded by playgrounds on both sides. Many parents of toddlers prefer splash pads over pools because there is less risk of drowning. Plus, it's free fun all summer long!
Allen County Public Library's Summer Reading Program
The summer reading program is designed for every age group, even babies and toddlers! Every minute you spend reading to your toddler can be recorded on the library's reading chart with age appropriate prizes for time read. Plus, the library offers a fantastic lineup of free summer performances at the main library and branches. Head to the library today to signup for the program and grab the calendar for free summer fun at ACPL.
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Welcome to Algarve Football Tours. We offer you a one-stop shop for Football Tours in Portugal.
We create "tailor made" packages to suit your requirements including accommodation, transport, football fixtures or just a one-off match. All ages, standards and budgets can be catered for.
Football tours are becoming an increasingly popular way to see the world, choosing the Algarve for your football trip, gives you the chance to experience one of the great football cultures in Europe.
Algarve Football Tours can organise, 5-a-side, 7-a-side and 11-a-side matches & multi team Tournaments. Social, pub, veteran, office, Sunday League & Junior teams are all catered for and of course why not make that Stag Party a little different and incorporate a friendly match.
Algarve offers fantastic 4 & 5 star hotels, with private football pitches & training facilites, creating the perfect setting for Pro & Semi Pro Training Camps. where all professional/ corporate needs can be met.
NEW - Women's Football Tours
As Women's football gathers momentum and popularity, we are delighted to offer Portugal as a great destination for Women's Football Tours offering bespoke packages including matches or tournaments. Throughout Portugal we have women's/girls teams providing ideal oppostion for all levels, amatuer to Semi Professional. Selected hotels offer full training facilities for the more serious or we can create a tailor made package based in a lively resort to make a perfect football holiday.
We have an excellent standard of football pitches and venues here in Algarve, suitable for every level of football. As well as the football we can lay on great venues for trophy presentations, post match drinks at local bars or typical restaurants, so you can kick back and celebrate your personal triumphs.
Celebrity footballers can occasionally be seen out and about in the Algarve - with the occasional player adorning a kit and joining in the matches. (See our gallery)
The Algarve has plenty more to offer for fun seekers, so if you want a little more than just football, check out the other activities.
You can be assured from the moment you touch down at Faro airport we will be at hand to take the worry out of your trip, leaving you to enjoy your tour and holiday.
And you can be sure your football trip experience will be to the highest standard and one to remember.
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The football tour was brilliant again.!
It was another great tour, superb matches and venues.
Your organisation was yet again first clas so massive thank you.
I have received nothing but amazing feedback regarding the quality & organisation of the tour !
We would like to thank you for the brilliant first Albufeira Walking Football Tournament.
The feedback from our party has been incredibly positive thanks in no part to your organisation.
In fact it was so good we are looking at organising a return trip in 2017 .
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Malaysian GP 2008
Race Report - Kimi dominates in Malaysia
After qualifying in Malaysia, we thought that the McLaren team had something up its sleeve. But that was not the case at all. Ferrari was dominant. The Italians ought to have scored a 1-2 but Felipe Massa spun out and the team lost eight points. Lewis Hamilton had a tough afternoon, his hopes of a decent finish blown when a pit stop took longer than expected. By the end of the day he was fifth and is still three points ahead of Kimi Raikkonen in the Drivers' World Championship. And McLaren remained ahead in the Constructors. But if we see the same kind of performance from Ferrari in Bahrain, McLaren will be in trouble.
Not only was Ferrari considerably quicker than the cars from Woking, but BMW Sauber also appear to be in the hunt for wins. Nick Heidfeld may have finished only sixth in Sepang, but he set the fastest lap of the race, while team-mate Robert Kubica was second, just 20secs behind Raikkonen. The Finn certainly was not pushing as hard as he might have done. There was not need to go quickly. But Kubica was there if there had been a problem.
The only real threat to Raikkonen was Felipe Massa, who had qualified ahead and just beat Kimi into the first corner. The two went into the first corner together and in the end Raikkonen decided that it was wisest not to push too hard. He knew that he had more fuel than the Brazilian and all that he had to do was to stay with Felipe and then move ahead at the first pit stop.
The most exciting thing on the opening lap was not the Ferraris. Hamilton was ninth on the grid as a result of his penalty but that was obviously not a position that appealed to him and he was on the outside of his former McLaren team-mate Fernando Alonso on the run down to the first corner. Fernando edged Lewis outwards and stayed ahead but Lewis saw a chance and went to the inside, cut inside Fernando and then left him behind as the Renault found itself trapped behind Nick Heidfeld and Jarno Trulli. By the time they got to the second corner Lewis was fifth, on Mark Webber's tail. The order sorted itself out with Massa leading Raikkonen, Kubica, Webber, Hamilton, Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen. In the course of the first lap Sebastien Bourdais dropped the ball and fell off into the sand and then Nico Rosberg and Timo Glock collided, sending both into the pits. Nico was soon racing again, but Timo was out.
Quickly the order stabilised and it was clear that Hamilton could make little impression on Webber, either because of a heavy fuel load, or because the car was not good enough.
Webber was the first man to pit, after 16 laps, and he was followed into the pitlane by Massa on lap 17 and Raikkonen on lap 18. Kimi came out ahead of Massa.
In theory Hamilton should have gone on much longer and then taken the lead when the others stopped but all the theories disappeared when Lewis headed into pitlane on lap 19. That was a big giveaway. Lewis was not going to win this race and the aim was to limit the damage in the World Championship as much as possible.
Things went from bad to worse, however, as when Hamilton stopped in the pits, his crew had trouble with the right front wheel. As the seconds ticked away, Lewis lost valuable places. He was 11th by the time he rejoined. As this drama was unfolding Heikki Kovalainen managed to get past Trulli by staying out three laps longer.
The interesting point was that Kubica had stayed out longest, and did not pit until lap 21. He rejoined in third.
Gradually Raikkonen began to stretch the legs of his Ferrari and began to move ahead. Not long afterwards, Massa spun out and Kimi was left with little to worry about.
Also gone was Adrian Sutil who went out with an hydraulic failure. Sebastian Vettel too had disappeared with fire at the back of his Toro Rosso.
There were scraps here and there but mainly it was stable and the second pit stops did little to change the order. Hamilton remained stuck behind Webber until the Australian went into pitlane on lap 39, Hamilton stayed out for five more laps and that was the end of Webber's chances. Finally Hamilton was free of traffic and he immediately started to charge after Trulli. The gap came down rapidly from 7.3secs to less than a second by the end of the race, but Trulli stayed out of trouble and was delighted to score points.
"Being behind someone, no matter how quick you are, it is really difficult to get past," said Hamilton. "I did the best I could."
Ahead of him things were stable with Raikkonen, Kubica, Raikkonen and Trulli. The final minutes of the race were brightened up by the tussle between the two men, but catching the Toyota was one thing, passing quite another. The pair were followed by Heidfeld but he could not challenge the cars ahead.
The final two points-scoring positions went to Webber and Alonso.
A classic race it was not, but it opens the way for much excitement as the season develops.


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Before you enrol
Decide on what you want out of the course. Are you feeling like you want to learn Belly Dance seriously and maybe become a performer somewhere down the line, or are you looking for something fun and different to do to get fit? Whatever your reasons, make sure you are choosing a teacher with credentials. Every teacher should have some form of promotional vehicle that clearly explains her professional training, teaching and/or performing history. In any case, whatever your goals are from your course, please enrol with a teacher who has had at least 5 years of training with a reputable teacher.
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Starting your Belly Dance course
A good teacher will know her stuff, having been training in Belly Dance with reputable teachers for a long time, and will have the teacher's knack; one of explaining things in a simple way that helps beginners not only understand what to do, but also to enjoy the experience. A good teacher will also have the spirit of a teacher; one that is there in service to her students and the dance, one that transcends ego and personalities and personal achievement. A good teacher never looks down on her students and is proud of each and every student and their effort, no matter how small. If you ever had a good teacher in school, you know, the one you never forget, she/he was probably just like this. A good teacher, a real teacher, always comes from the heart.
If your teacher compares, judges, pushes you beyond your limits, belittles or is patronising, find another teacher! A good teacher interacts with her students in one way; with respect. Some dancers who go into teaching just because they want to make an extra buck can get frustrated and take out their negative energy on their students. The best thing you can do is leave and find yourself a teacher who is wise, unjudgemental, lets everyone work at their own pace, and respects EVERY student.
At the same time I would urge you to show respect back to your teacher. Some students come to class with attitude, and it can really distract the classroom. The teacher/student relationship needs to be built on mutual and equal respect.
Never be afraid to ask questions in class, a good teacher will welcome the input as it will give her an indication of where the class is at, or what she needs to pay more attention to. The students and teacher co-create the classroom, so become an active part of your learning processes.
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Monty and Willy are not immune to such things as you'll find out in this tale. This was the adventure when the duo decided to brave the things that go bump in the night by traveling to Goblin Valley State Park in Utah.
If you've never been to Goblin Valley or seen a picture of the unique rock formations that abound there, you may not believe this story. Goblin Valley does exist and is famous for these eroded rock figures that appear to change as the sun moves across the sky. At sunset the goblins of Goblin Valley put on their best show as the sun and light quality change more rapidly.
It is a sight that I have had the chance to see, myself. But come sunset: I'm out of there! And you'd never find me out there on Halloween. Uh- uh! No-way, baby!
Very few people ever brave Goblin Valley after dark. There are many legends of cattle rustlers who have become lost (disappeared is more like it) amongst the goblins and never seen again. There has even been the occasional modern vacationer who thought that they were brave enough to taunt the goblins with their bold treks into the valley. Nobody knows their whereabouts.
Now, I don't want to ruin the end of this story by telling you that Monty and Willy survived a night amongst the goblins. You probably already know that any way because M&W are still conducting adventures. You may have even seen them on the news when they were awarded a medal � The Utah Hive � by then Governor Orion R. Provo for surviving this treacherous event.
Well, they did survive. So if you were waiting for the end of the story; you can split now.
However, if you want to know about that scary Halloween night amongst the goblins in Goblin Valley and you are brave enough to read further; the famous duo is just about to arrive for their scariest adventure ever.
Remember, there is no shame in clicking the back button.
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Now, as I said before, I have been to Goblin Valley, myself and know that the road that leads there from Utah State Route 24 is the worst 15-mile stretch of Washboard in the Free World. When I traveled this road, it was in a 27 ft. motor home, the worst vehicle to drive on a Washboard. Monty and Willy on the other hand probably took the road at around 75 or 80 MPH so they could sail over the Washboard. "Ridin' on the high parts.", Willy calls it.
As you pull into the park, it is rather a letdown. The campsites look like a parking lot. There is also no scenery. "We were just thinking about pulling out," Monty writes in his journal, "And looking for another place to stay outside of the park when the Park Ranger pulled up to our campsite. Ranger Tim's a nice enough guy, told us that Goblin Valley itself was another mile up the road. He asked us not to judge the park from the campground. He also warned us about entering the valley after sunset."
After setting up their camp and enjoying a couple of steaks, they left and drove to Goblin Valley. It was almost five in the afternoon as Monty recalls in his journal: "The sun is low and pendulous in the sky. Still not used to Standard Time. It gets too dark too early. Perfect for goblin viewing, though." "If we had only known at that time." Willy said later, "We would have stayed in camp and just gotten toasted by the fire." "But," Monty added, "Fear is never boring. So, we went anyway!"
By the time they reached the rim of the valley the last group of tourists was just returning to their mini van � the last vehicle in the parking area. As M&W began to descend into Goblin Valley from the observation platform, they could see the brake lights of the van as it left the parking lot. The two famous adventurers were now alone.
The sun was totally set but, the full moon was rising above the LaSalle Mountain Range in the east. Now, you might think that a full moon would help their visibility. So would I. But, the moon was just beginning to play tricks with the goblins causing them to look like apparitions from another world.
As they had hoped, Monty and Willy found the goblins to be quite interesting to look at. One of the first the pair came to that were unique to the average (well, average for Goblin Valley, anyway) goblin, that looked like three people riding a snowmobile. "The Snowmobile Goblin is near the entrance to the valley." Monty wrote in his journal by flashlight, "It's also very tall. This should make it easy to find above the Dry Humps." The two began referring to the average-looking-goblins as Dry Humps.
They walked by the light of the moon, saving the flashlight for closer inspections of the ground before them. And of course, so Monty could make his ever important journal entries. "We are heading deeper into the valley." Monty writes. "There appears to be a rock wall with the silhouette of a laughing man in the east that is directly before the moon. It is a sinister laugh. I get the feeling he's laughing at us." The two wove their way in and out of many goblins and Dry Humps as they headed in the direction of the face in the rock. Along the way they passed many eery rock formations. But, it was the Laughing Man that held their attention.
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When they had reached the other side of the valley, the moon was still framing the Laughing Man. They had walked 15 minutes since they had first seen it. Now they were in a kind of grotto, 60 or 70 feet directly below the Laughing Man. Even with the moon behind it, they could make out features of the face at this distance. Besides the nose and big gaping mouth they could see what looked like an eye socket, cheek, lips, bones and even an ear.
"It is amazing what nature can do." Monty pauses to add a journal entry. "This face is so realistic it appears . . . "
There was a sound from behind them.
Actually, there were two sounds. There was one way off to the west that resembled a motorcycle riding into some unknown distance.
But, that wasn't the sound that "almost scared the piss right out of me." Monty claimed. "It was a growl that seemed to fill the air. It wasn't loud or very ferocious but it was big and full like a warning that an animal might give before it attacks. Or, the rattle of a rattlesnake that's saying �Hey, Dude. Don't step on me or I'll have to put-the-bite-on-you.' It was a pretty damn big sound.
"We were out there to have a good time with the goblins we weren't there to be eaten by a mountain lion. Although, it sounded bigger than that. I was beginning to think that it might be a bear that had strayed from Mt. Ellen. But, I've never seen or heard of bears in the desert."
"I could see the shadow of the Laughing Man on the far rim of the grotto." Willy continued, "It was to the left of where the growl was coming from. We were standing in front of a narrow crevasse. As I looked on the other side for the source of the growl, I swore I saw the Laughing Man's shadow move in my periphery.
"Then I could see it. Monty saw it too and turned the flashlight toward it. It was a big dog. All we could see was it's head which was about four feet from the tip of its nose to the back of its head. It was a Dog Goblin that kinda looked like an Irish Setter. It might not have had the same visual details as the Laughing Man but that was definitely where the sound had come from, that's for sure."
"Then we heard a laugh from behind us." Monty said, "As we both turned to see who the laugh came from, I swung the flashlight into the canteen on Willy's belt and it fell into the ravine. It's probably still down there. It's too narrow and too deep to ever get it out."
When their eyes had readjusted to the lack of light, they saw that the Laughing Man was now about 20 feet above them. As they looked to each other in disbelief, the Dog Goblin growled again. "The Dog Goblin looked like it was closer this time." Willy said, "But, we didn't have the light on it like before. So, I figured that had to be why it looked closer."
"That's when we heard the laugh again." Monty recalls, "Not only was the laugh closer, I could feel breath on the back of my neck. I swear, I could smell his stale-earthy breath. As we turned, the Laughing Man was right in front of us. We stood there just long enough for the Dog Goblin to growl again and we were off like a Prom Dress!"
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Eventually, after avoiding the crevasse and running for what seemed like an hour, they slowed to a stop. There was only one large box-shaped goblin where they had stopped that was at the southern edge of a clearing that was almost like a dry lake bed. "There weren't even any Dry Humps there!" Willy told me. They could still hear the Laughing Man. "Hell, we could see him!" Monty said. "He was right up there where he was when we first saw him laughing at us from across the valley. The moon was above him by then. But, we could see him. We could hear the Dog Goblin every now and then, too. Maybe we couldn't see him but we knew he was back by the Laughing Man."
"We were taking sips of water and trying to catch our breath." Willy said, "We were also trying to figure out what the hell we had just been through. We both saw and heard them so it wasn't a Flashback, or some kind of chemically induced thing." "Yeah." Monty interjected, "Even if we did burn a couple back at camp before we came up here, we both saw them. That shit only happens in those 60's drug propaganda flicks. They were there and they were making noises and they were moving." "And so were we." Willy quickly added, "We got-the-fuck out of there!"
"We still didn't know quite where we were." Monty said, "�Is that Mt. Ellen?' I kept asking Willy. Even though I knew it was. I knew we had to be close to the Snowmobile Goblin but we couldn't see it. It was almost like it disappeared." "We even began to wonder if the motorcycle we heard might have been the Snowmobile Goblin." Willy continued, "In spite of what had just happened we laughed it off. The two of us were laughing like a couple of mad men that just busted out of some asylum. We were both taking a leak after not peeing in our pants. Now we were trying not to pee on ourselves from laughing."
That's when they heard another noise.
They weren't sure what the noise was at first. "We were trying to figure out what we had just heard." Monty tells, "It was close, maybe within 50 feet." "The Laughing Man was laughing harder, again." Willy added, "I don't know if he was laughing at us laughing, or laughing at us for being scared again." "We both looked in the direction of the noise." Monty continued, "It seemed to come from the box-shaped goblin to the south. At least I thought it was the south. Mt. Ellen was just above it. That's when I noticed that it wasn't quite a box after all. It was about 10 feet tall and 18 to 20 feet across. We couldn't see how thick it was. Except for the protrusion on the front of the box.
"I didn't see it at first. But, then it stuck out like a big bass drum." "That's what it looked like too." Added Willy, "A big bass drum. That's when it made the noise again. The drumhead seemed to change when it made the noise."
"�It's a fuckin' camera!' I said." Monty continued. "That's what it was, a big 35mm camera." "More like a 350mm camera!" Willy added as Monty continued. "I could see the shutter open and close when I heard the noise, which was actually two noises. �Click' when it opened. �Clack' when it closed. It must have been a really slow shutter speed. It's your guess what the f-stop was. By that time I was more interested in what was behind the shutter. And, I didn't like what I saw when the shutter was open."
"I thought I saw something too." Willy said, "That's when the Camera Goblin took another picture of us. This time I got a good look at what was inside that big lense and was about to suggest that we get out of there, when Monty grabbed my jacket and damn near pulled me off of my feet. The shutter was just beginning to close. I can't tell you how I know this, but I can tell you that it was the entrance to Hell."
"I know that sounds wild." Monty said, "But, that was the feeling I got too. The only confirmation we would've needed was a sign that said �Welcome to Hell.' Or, maybe a devil dressed like a stewardess checking boarding passes. I wasn't waiting around to find out. I grabbed Willy and we were out-a-there!"
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Even though they both swear that the Camera Goblin turned as they ran away it didn't follow them. It did take a couple of more pictures (?) of them as they ran west into more Dry Humps and more goblins. As their pace slowed, they decided it was best to keep moving. Except for the Dog Goblin, none of the other goblins seemed to move away from where they were planted. So, maybe if they kept moving they would not get into any more trouble with other goblins.
They started to head south, in the direction of Mt. Ellen and away from Goblin Valley. They were hoping that if they made it out of the valley, no matter in what direction, they could make it back to the truck or camp when the sun came up. It wouldn't be the first time that they had stayed up all night wandering in the desert. It would be a piece of cake. They could walk all the way to Hanksville if they had to. That was only 10 miles or so. Then they could come back to camp, maybe even catch a ride, in the morning.
As long as they could get out of Goblin Valley alive.
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Malcolm Tasz, 27 October 1998
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