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This is my ultimate guide to low-carb sweeteners. Which ones I use, and which ones I avoid.
I'll explain how to use each one and what to look for when you buy them because not all low-carb sweeteners are created equally. It can be incredibly confusing when you are just starting to live sugar-free or keto.
Part of the ethos of living sugar-free and low-carb is to give up the sweet treats on a regular basis and to reset our taste buds. But being able to make a sweet treat occasionally is a deal breaker for many of you contemplating even starting.
If you do want a cake, a dessert or a sweet treat, it is better to have a few good sugar free recipes on hand than to reach for a high carb snack. With so many low-carb sweeteners now on the market, which do you choose?
Always read each and every label carefully, because even sugar-free sweeteners within the same brand can contain different ingredients or different bulking agents such as dextrose.
How Much Low-Carb Sweeteners Should You Use?
It may take some time to readjust your taste buds to living sugar-free, and is it any wonder? Sugar is now found in 80% of products on our supermarket shelves.
What is astounding is the type of foods that have added sugar. You might expect it to be in desserts and cereals but tuna? Soup? Bacon? There are also several different types of names for sugar which just makes it even more confusing when you're trying to understand reading food labels.
When I write my recipes I will always state the quantity of low-carb sweetener I have used to make the recipe but I also add "sweetener of choice, to taste". This is the biggest variable when it comes to low carb baking.The ultimate guide to low-carb sweeteners. Which to use, which to avoid. Come and learn how to make great low-carb and sugar-free baking.
We are all on different parts of our sugar-free journey, so what might taste sweet to me, might not be nearly sweet enough for you. Always add low-carb sweeteners in the minimum amount that suits your sweet tooth.
Eventually, you want to cut back as far as you can, so taste each time before the addition of more sweetener. You can always add more, but you can't take it out.
Don't worry if at the beginning you may require a lot more sweetener than I have used, eventually, you will use less and less. It just takes time to rest your taste buds.
Top Tip :: If you ever bake a recipe and it doesn't taste sweet enough, don't throw it away, it can be salvaged by serving with sweetened whipped cream.
Which Low-Carb Sweeteners Do I Use?
Personally, I interchange between Natvia (stevia/erythritol blend), Swerve (plain erythritol) or xylitol. I tend to buy the granulated forms of these because they all measure spoon for spoon in place of sugar.
Try them for yourself to see which one suits you best. Much of the choice, like anything, comes down to personal taste.
Is sugar better because it's natural?
There is a misconception that sugar is better because it is natural. My response is that sugar and the low-carb sweeteners I recommend are both natural, both processed, yet sugar will obviously raise your blood sugar.
No natural sugar health claim or trace mineral undoes the damage caused by high blood sugars. The sweeteners I use are natural but without the negative effects of sugar.
Low-Carb Sweeteners, I Use
Stevia is the most common sweetener used in low carb and sugar-free baking. It is been used for centuries from the leaves of the stevia plant and does not raise blood sugars.
It is available as drops, powder or granulated. It is 300 times sweeter than sugar so only a small amount is needed and is generally blended with something else to ensure you can measure it accurately.
- Granulated stevia is usually blended with erythritol so it measures spoon for spoon in place of sugar. Be careful when you first begin to use stevia because if you use too much you may find there is a slightly bitter aftertaste. So add slowly and taste before each addition of more stevia.
- The confectioner's mix is an incredibly fine form of stevia/erythritol so is wonderful for recipes such as fat bombs, where it may be difficult to get the granulated stevia to dissolve. Sometimes the granulated stevia won't dissolve and ends up sinking to the bottom. The sugar-free confectioner's mix is also great for sugar-free icing/frosting.
- Stevia drops are great to use when you don't want to add bulk to a recipe such as sweetening water, sauces and whipped cream. Stevia drops are available in various flavours such as chocolate, vanilla, berry etc. Some find stevia drops easily over-sweetens a recipe, but others swear by the drops and love using them. Always read the label for the brand you have bought because each brand may have a different formula to replicate the replacement of sugar.
- Pure stevia is in a powdered form, and similar to the drops, are great when you don/t want to add bulk to a recipe, but are incredibly easy to add too much and you may end up with a bitter recipe as a result.
- Natvia Baking Pack
- Natvia Sugar-Free Icing Mix
- Natvia Sugar-Free Sweetener
- Sweet leaf drops
- Stevia pure powder
Related recipes: Almond and Orange Flourless Cake, Sugar-Free Nutella, Sugar-Free No Bake Lemon Cheesecake, peppermint fat bombs.
I buy the granulated and powdered erythritol which measures spoon for spoon in place of regular sugar, so is an excellent product to use in baking. I find Swerve has the most wonderful ability to dissolve and blend int recipes.
- Erythritol is a low carb, non-glycemic, sugar-free sweetener that does not raise blood sugars or insulin. It is made from glucose that has been fermented with a microorganism found in the honeycomb. Erythritol is absorbed then excreted unchanged via the urine. It does not cause the gastrointestinal problems or affect the gut flora that other sweeteners can often cause.
- Erythritol helps to inhibit bacteria in the mouth.
- Swerve's main ingredient is erythritol and a blend of "oligosaccharides and natural flavours." It tastes just like sugar and measures just like sugar.
Related recipes: Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, Chocolate Avocado Mousse, Chocolate Heaven Cake
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol which has a minimal effect on blood sugars. It is actively beneficial for dental health because it actively inhibits the bacteria in the mouth and it may help with remineralisation of the tooth enamel.
Xylitol may cause stomach upsets if eaten in large quantities. When you consume xylitol, you may experience a cooling effect in the mouth.
It is often found in chewing gums to help fight cavities.
CAUTION: Xylitol is toxic to dogs so keep ALL baking and food that contains xylitol away from your pets. Never feed dogs any baked goods made with xylitol.
Monk Fruit
Monk fruit may also be known as Luo Han Guo, and like stevia, is naturally occurring and 200 times sweeter than table sugar. The monk fruit sweetener is made using the pulp of the fruit which is fermented which removes the sugars but leaves the sweet taste.
There is no bitter aftertaste with monk fruit and will not raise blood sugars. I have tried monk fruit and am including it because there was no bitter taste that sometimes results with stevia, however, be careful with which brand you buy.
Always read the label to see what your brand has been blended with.
- Pure monk fruit has nothing added so is extremely strong and potent.
- Norbu has been blended with erythritol so it measures spoon for spoon in place of table sugar.
- Swanson PureLo monk fruit is not pure as the name may suggest. It has been blended with inulin and silica.
Sweeteners I Don't Use
Coconut Sugar, Maple Syrup, Rice Malt Syrup, Dried Fruit, Honey, Blackstrap molasses
Sorry but these are all forms of sugar. They are not low carb sweeteners and they aren't even sugar-free!
When a recipe states it is "refined sugar-free" you can generally read between the lines and know this is code for "we use sugar, just not table sugar". All of these will raise your blood sugar.
There are numerous claims that they may have a lower GI, some have higher protein, some have added minerals and are natural, but any small micronutrient available does not undo the damage sugar does. Some may be free of fructose but are still high in glucose.
Rice malt syrup, for example, has a high GI of 98 which is even higher than table sugar.
Dates are 75% carbs so think twice next time you reach for a bliss ball thinking you're having a healthy treat. Sure it's better than a bag of crisps, just add them to your daily sugar count and don't overdo them.
Commercial honey is completely different to raw honey. Some honey even has added sugar. Raw honey does have some health benefits but should not be used in large quantities for baking in the misbelief that honey makes the recipe sugar free.
All the above are often sold with 'natural' labels but sugar and stevia are both natural, both are highly processed but stevia does not raise blood sugar. If stable blood sugar is your goal, then I would avoid all the sugars here.
If you choose to use them because you aren't comfortable using sweeteners such as stevia or erythritol, just be aware they will raise your blood sugar, weight loss may stall and they may trigger your sweet cravings again.
Unfortunately, maltitol has a high GI, it will spike blood sugars and may cause stomach upsets. It is commonly used in many low carb processed foods, especially low carbs bars.
Another reason to avoid "fake foods". Read the ingredient panel of any low carb bar or sugar-free bar incredibly carefully because maltitol will be in there amongst many other horrid ingredients in small print.
If you have to search through a list of ingredients to find it, that's another clue to leave it on the supermarket shelf. I cannot begin to tell you how many undesirables are lurking in these low carb bars.
Agave syrup
Unfortunately, agave syrup is 70-90% fructose which is similar to high fructose corn syrup. Fructose is to be avoided because it is metabolised in the liver and causes non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Agave is basically HFCS in disguise. So many recipes and health gurus still use agave in the misbelief it is a health food.
High quantities of fructose are dangerous because it causes raised triglycerides (the best predictor of heart disease), abdominal fat (the most dangerous type of fat), drives weight gain, and is a contributor to metabolic syndrome. Avoid agave syrup and if you have some in your pantry, go and throw it away.
Sucralose, Aspartame, Saccharin, Acesulfame K
These are all artificial sweeteners which I personally avoid. There are too many conflicting studies to delve into here, both for and against each of them.
Some studies will have been paid for by the food and beverage industry so who are we to believe and trust? Personally, I choose not to use any of these because I believe there are far better alternatives.
There are numerous reports linking these to raised blood sugars, weight gain, depression, abnormal gut bacteria, seizures, blurred vision, and migraines. Aspartame is incredibly controversial with reports claiming it causes cancer and others stating it is completely safe.
It should be avoided by those who have the genetic disorder PKU (phenylketonuria).
Low-Carb Sweeteners Conclusion
It must be an informed choice when using low carb sweeteners. Many recipes try to trick and fool us into thinking recipes are sugar-free when in fact they use different types of sugar.
Which low carb sweeteners you use are completely up to you, I just want you to be aware of what you are choosing and how it may affect you. I completely understand that some of you may wish to continue using sweeteners such as honey, raw sugar, coconut sugar and dried dates but you must not regard them as sugar-free.
Ultimately the choice is up to you. Please leave a comment telling us which low carb sweeteners you use and why.
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Ann-Marie's arms.
I jump *jump* I jump *jump*! Close eyes, open eyes, close eyes, open eyes. I need money.
*takes my $20 bill off the desk and runs away laughing*
I'm not normally a religious person, but if you're up there, save me, Superman!.. from all this packing!!
There are three things in life that people like to stare at: a flowing stream, a crackling fire and a Zamboni clearing the ice.- Charlie Brown
Update: rocked until Act4.. then put the world tour on hold around midnight because the band totally had to work tomorrow.

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Among the many troubling questions raised by the financial disaster that has befallen the Northeast Kingdom since the government has accused the operators of the Jay and Burke ski areas of operating a Ponzi scheme is one aimed at the heart of the entire financing structure:
Why is the government selling immigration visas to foreigners in exchange for substantial investment in economic development programs?
Acknowledged, this is a region long on natural beauty but short on capital necessary for development and job creation. In the face of such needs, government officials often decide to address the issue by creating incentives to attract investment. The record on many such programs is mixed at best, and in the case of the EB-5 program to attract investment to Burke and Jay it is nothing short of disastrous.
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First things first, grapplers - happy Rosh Hashanah. Let's put the Shofar down for a beat, and talk about ... Jiu Jitsu (what else)!
By now, if you've been paying attention at all, you know we're down with our UK BJJ/MMA filmmaking buddy, Stuart Cooper and his Films. He's at it again, this time with another documentary on 4th degree faixa preta, Fernando Maccachero. Fernando has a great pedigree, having trained under Carlson Gracie , and is now (via his organization, Brazilian Top Team) head BJJ coach at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Camp in Phuket (Thailand). So, check out the 3 minute trailer and enjoy your high holiday.
Oh, and yeah, we somehow conned Stuart into including our magnificent animated bumper in the film. We're crafty like that (or, maybe we're just that good).


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The extremely occasional blog of Colleen Lindsay, professional nerd, cat herder, publishing optimist, and sartorial tragedy.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Saturday Night Live spoof or actual advertisement against gay marriage?
37 comments:
- Hayden Thorne said...
A couple of links that might interest you:
Oops. Busted.
Oh, snap.
- April 9, 2009 at 1:32 PM
- Maureen McGowan said...
You made me glad to be a Canadian, today. Not that I'm not most days, just saying...
- April 9, 2009 at 1:34 PM
- TK42ONE said...
A "rainbow coalition"...nice choice of words.
- April 9, 2009 at 1:35 PM
- Deaf Indian Muslim Anarchist! said...
LOL, wtf is this.
- April 9, 2009 at 1:37 PM
- Kirsten Hubbard said...
oh my god, talk about twisting things around 180 degrees... "my freedom will be taken away", my ass
- April 9, 2009 at 1:43 PM
- Heather said...
I want to laugh "With" them, but instead I'm forced to laugh "At" them... sadness.
And to think, the money used to record that add could have helped someone to eat today.
Oh hai, priorities!
- April 9, 2009 at 1:44 PM
- Karen Duvall said...
Oh, brother. Who wrote the script for that? It made no sense in the context it was meant to address. Rainbow coalition? Freedom taken away? Pot calling the kettle names, maybe?
- April 9, 2009 at 1:46 PM
- lizB said...
*shakes head*
My home is Iowa. I was so happy and proud when our Supreme Court passed down their decision last week. I cried. My kids cried. My husband, well *laughs* he didn't cry, but he was just as thrilled. This was a great victory for those of us who raise our children to love, not hate.
This morning, I and my 5 kids watched on the local news as a group of "concerned citizens" gathered outside the courthouse to protest the decision with their bigoted signs and angry sneers.
There's already talk of a ballot in the 2010 elections to amend our state constitution in the same way California did. My children and I cried again. Not happy tears this time.
I hope enough of us Iowans can pull together and stop these bigots from changing our constitution to DENY citizens their rights. What a sad, sad concept.
- April 9, 2009 at 1:46 PM
- Amanda Padgett said...
It's so obvious what is happening here. You crazy people with your "equal rights" hooplah and your insane belief that the government shouldn't control who is allowed to love (after all, everyone knows that this is the government's primary job) are slowly but surely trying to force me into a same-sex marriage! That's what the new SSM laws are, right? No? Oh. Well, uh... what's the problem then? (Please note sarcasm)
I guess I was just confused, what rights would same sex marriage take away? Oh, and I'm with everyone else here, rainbow coalition? Who is their mascot, the "hetero-rainbow"? Good grief.
This is pretty great in case anyone hasn't seen this!
- April 9, 2009 at 2:04 PM
- Dorothy said...
I'm such a skeptic I had to go all over the internet to prove to myself this wasn't a spoof. They (whoever NOM is) spent millions of dollars on this? Even essentially naive easily manipulated people in the boondocks (where I live) who don't know they know gay people won't be frightened by the implied doom in this video. Boggles the mind.
- April 9, 2009 at 2:14 PM
- Icy Roses said...
I want to punch every single person in that "commercial." How sick.
Rights being taken away? That is so ironic I almost have to laugh. Really, America? Really?
- April 9, 2009 at 2:29 PM
- BuffySquirrel said...
They'll have no choice...about what, exactly? No choice about having to let gay people live their own lives?
Yah. I call bs.
- April 9, 2009 at 2:36 PM
- Icy Roses said...
Oh, but here is something to make us all feel better:
I'm sorry, I don't know how to embed a video, but it's about a 12-year-old girl with lesbian parents who testified in front of the Vermont legislature for the marriage bill. Apparently, she changed some minds. :-)
- April 9, 2009 at 2:37 PM
- Escape said...
These people are suffering from miscommunication. Someone needs to explain that same-sex marriage isn't mandatory.
I think the commercial was produced by the same group lamenting the way the Equal Protection Clause interferes with their right to discrimination.
- April 9, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Urrr...the illogic is causing severe brain pain here.
The "storm" only exists in the brains of people who think what others do has any impact on the sanctity of their own vows. Damn, someone could marry their horse and I'd still believe my vows meant something - aren't they missing the essence of what marriage is? A promise in front of witnesses. The only thing that threatens that is the promise-makers' ability or inability to keep their promises. Implying insidious outside forces are out to "get" marriage is a sleazy way of attempting to devalue your own vows. Dolts.
- April 9, 2009 at 2:44 PM
- Criss said...
"Someone needs to explain that same-sex marriage isn't mandatory."
To the "California doctor who must choose between my faith and my job": Dude, you got your issues mixed up. You're supposed to be in the studio next door, filming the new "Choice Coalition" ad, to support random pharmacists who want to make moral decisions for women.
To the "Massachusetts parent helplessly watching public schools teach my son that gay marriage is okay": Yes! Quickly! Run, homeschool your children to keep them safe! Next year, there will be a mandatory elective for all students, a new class called "Gay marriage is okay. Now, don't YOU want to be gay, too? 101"
- April 9, 2009 at 3:13 PM
- ryan field said...
Saw this on the news last night. I hope it's one of those things we can look back on with the same feeling we get now when we see tapes of the McCarthy hearings in the 1950's.
- April 9, 2009 at 4:00 PM
- Dominique said...
The funny part is they aren't kidding. Or maybe that's the sad part.
Really, the only thing to do for homophobia is laugh.
- April 9, 2009 at 4:09 PM
- Heather said...
Oh, those poor oppressed homophobes! Who will speak for them?
As obnoxious as some of this stuff can be, I really do have hope that the tide is turning. And I suspect I'm not the only one who feels that way -- there's an air of desperation (and hysteria) in some of these sorts of ads.
- April 9, 2009 at 4:15 PM
- Annalee said...
I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
I love how they neglect to mention exactly how people's "freedoms" are being taken away.
And Faith/Job? What the hell is she doing at work? Telling same-sex couples she won't treat them? If that's your faith, and your job is to treat patients regardless of your own bigotries, than yes, you do actually have to choose.
And churches being punished for not supporting same-sex marriage? People keep throwing this around, but no one ever points out a single real example. Unless you're violating not-for-profit rules by campaigning from the pulpit, you are not going be "punished" for your position on Same-Sex Marriage.
- April 9, 2009 at 4:18 PM
- Melinda Leigh said...
Now that's acting! I wouldn't be able to keep a straight face long enough to get those lines out.
- April 9, 2009 at 4:30 PM
- Virginia said...
Wow. And WTF!!! What freedoms are being taken away? What choices are they losing? ("I will have no choice - but hey, I'll take somebody else's away quite happily!!")
Just...what the hell. I don't get people.
- April 9, 2009 at 4:56 PM
- WindyA said...
First I went, WTF. Then OMG. Finally - Seriously? I thought we were in a recession. I am sure there are better things those funds could have gone to.
- April 9, 2009 at 5:11 PM
- Emily Kokie said...
I didn't know whether to laugh or be horrified, and then to go over and see the auditions...seriously...
thanks for sharing this!
- April 9, 2009 at 7:18 PM
- S. E. Ward said...
Is it wrong that I want to start a group called OM NOM NOM, just to parody this ad?
- April 9, 2009 at 11:42 PM
- Kenny Celican said...
And, of course, NOM resorted to legal action when the audition tapes made YouTube.
I can't watch that twice. I tried. About fifteen seconds in my choices became scream, vomit, or turn off the bile. Since the kids are asleep and regurgitation isn't my thing, it had to turn off.
- April 10, 2009 at 12:04 AM
- Elissa M said...
I... don't understand. The words are English (my native language) but they make no sense.
It seems to me the only people this ad will appeal to are those who are already homophobic beyond redemption. Thus, the ad was a HUGE waste of money. I think they should make about a hundred more. Until they run out of funds.
- April 10, 2009 at 12:33 AM
If this wasn't so scary in its over the top "sincerity" I'd find it funny.
"We're afraid that by letting people who have different values share the rights we do, we'll lose our rights." What rights are being taken away? Oh, yeah, that one where you get to deny people equality because they don't believe in what you do.
Perish forbid these people ever have to let someone ELSE be happy. What were they thinking? Oh, wait...they weren't.
- April 10, 2009 at 1:47 AM
- BuffySquirrel said...
Then again, something like this is welcome proof that MY brain hasn't entirely rotted....
- April 10, 2009 at 4:52 AM
- Cathy in AK said...
The ideas are so muddled and contradictory, yet full of hate when they claim to be "coming together in love." What the...???
- April 10, 2009 at 1:12 PM
- WandererInGray said...
I honestly can't get past NOM.
Nom nom nom nom. :D
(my word verification - I'm not kidding - nomsg)
- April 10, 2009 at 3:39 PM
Now I'm hearing that they're starting a new initiative called "Two Million for Marriage," and in an effort to make it "hip," are going to refer to it as 2M4M. It wouldn't surprise me if this is true (especially after calling themselves NOM) -- the people pushing this are very out of touch with the intarwebz. The rest of us will be in the corner snickering. :P
- April 11, 2009 at 11:21 AM
- Criss said...
Ha! That would explain this "placeholder" site: http://www.2m4m.org/ Two Men for Marriage.
Beaten to the punch!
- April 11, 2009 at 12:14 PM
- christine tripp said...
I also haven't seen such a fashioned challenged group since the 60's, early 70's. Hum, might explain why their brains are still stuck in a time warp as well.
- April 13, 2009 at 10:30 PM
- Annarkie said...
Its like people calling themselves "Pro-Life" then trying to bomb a Planned Parenthood
- April 15, 2009 at 9:03 PM
- Rowenna said...
To be fair--many churches are concerned that they will be forced by civil suits to perform same-sex marriages even if it is against their beliefs. This may sound reactionary, but just a couple years ago a stationer was sued for refusing to print same-sex wedding invites. Personally, I say live and let live--gay marriage is fine by me, and so are churches refusing to perform them.
- April 16, 2009 at 6:50 PM
- Alyssa Smith said...
Have you seen Colbert's response yet?
- April 17, 2009 at 10:23 PM


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Black Honey, by Thrice
I keep swinging my hand through a swarm of bees/I can't understand why they're stinging me
But I'll do what I want/I'll do what please/I'll do it again till I got what I need
Really, this is such a Honey Badger-sounding song, I couldn't resist (even though I've never really drawn a ratel before and probably won't attempt it again). If the poor guy here would just look up, he might be able to get the stinging over with a lot faster…
Speaking of looking up, while looking up images of the honey badger I discovered that apparently the "fact" that they follow honeyguide birds is more secondhand folk wisdom than something that has been properly documented … anywhere. Who knew?


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As Senior Vice President of Operations, Ross is responsible for leading and building upon a best-in-class service execution organization, with operations including Projects and Heavy Haul, White Glove and Supply Chain Management, all TL and LTL operations, Expedite and International, as well as Managed Transportation. In addition, Ross assists sales with large opportunities and continues to foster key customer relationships.
Ross has been in the 3PL arena for over 15 years. Prior to joining GlobalTranz, Ross held various sales and operations roles at both C.H. Robinson and Logistics Planning Services (LPS). At LPS, he began the Brokerage division in 2011, started their first regional expansion, and led outside sales for managed transportation.


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I remember when I caught this beautiful jacket on Ebay, I had been searching for that jacket quite a long time and I could never afford it, but then finally I found it secondhand on eBay. It's the same jacket the girl in the 1975 Robbers video wore and I fucking loved it. Definitely this gem will never leave me again. I combined it with a Beatles tie dye shirt and some vintage shorts I already have for many many years.
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Welcome to Birdquest
Saturday 5th November - Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Hannu Jännes
China's winter wetlands and woodlands always turn up lots of great birds, and, as always, our journey through this fascinating, but rapidly modernizing, country proved to be a highly successful one. The more spectacular species recorded were Oriental Stork (photo above by Simon Colenutt), Black-faced Spoonbill, Swan Geese (plus five other species of geese), the rapidly declining Baer's Pochard, Mandarin Duck ('real' ones!), Falcated Duck, Baikal Teal, the beautiful Scaly-sided Merganser, Amur Falcon, Pied Falconet, the critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper, good numbers of Nordmann's Greenshanks, seven species of cranes (including Black-necked, Sandhill, Hooded, White-naped, Red-crowned and Siberian), Saunders's, Relict, Black-tailed, Mongolian and Siberian Gulls, Siberian Accentor, Mugimaki Flycatcher, Slaty-backed, Spotted and White-crowned Forktails, Collared Finchbill, Chestnut Bulbul, Eye-browed, Grey-backed, Red-throated, Pale, Naumann's, Dusky, White's, Japanese and Chinese Thrushes, and Chinese Blackbird, Beijing Babbler (a.k.a Chinese Hill Warbler), Marsh Grassbird, Black-streaked and Grey-sided Scimitar Babblers, Ashy-throated, Vinous-throated, Spot-breasted and Reed Parrotbills, Chinese Babax, Plain, Masked, White-browed, Greater Necklaced, Moustached and Elliot's Laughingthrushes, Chinese Hwamei, Spectacled, Rusty-capped and Grey-hooded Fulvettas, White-collared Yuhina, Yellow-bellied Tit, Chinese Nuthatch, Chinese Penduline Tit, Chinese Grey Shrike, Asian Azure-winged Magpie, Red-billed Starling, Black-headed Greenfinch, Yellow-billed Grosbeak, and no fewer than thirteen species of buntings. Poor weather at Poyang Lake and some typhoon damage at Fuzhou Forest Park, lead us to tweak the itinerary a bit, and we spent two nights at Mt Emeifeng, famous for its pheasants, enjoying great views of Silver, Elliot's and Koklass Pheasants plus Chinese Bamboo Partridge along with other exciting mountain birds. We also chanced by a Pacific Swallow in Fujian province, which is apparently only the second record for mainland China!


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Lenders lean towards deal with Greece - sources
Greece has agreed with its lenders on key labour reforms, spending cuts and energy issues, moving closer to clinching a deal before a meeting of euro zone finance ministers on April 7, according to sources speaking to Reuters. Laura Frykberg reports.
Bailout deals between Greece and its lenders. Generally have the same glaring pattern. Months of negotiations end with Greece imposing more austerity, in exchange for more money. SOUNDBITE (English) OANDA SENIOR MARKET ANALYST, CRAIG ERLAM, SAYING: "The leverage that Greece holds is actually very small and I think it's almost in too deep. It will continue to fight it will try to get some concessions. But as always I do think we will get an eleventh hour deal." Or perhaps even earlier. Sources telling Reuters that Greece has agreed to labour, spending and energy reforms. As requested by the IMF and Europe. It means the deal could be clinched before next month's euro zone finance ministers' meeting. And crucially, well ahead of an important day for Germany - and its politicians. (SOUNDBITE) (English) NICK PARSONS, GLOBAL HEAD FX STRATEGY, NAB, SAYING: "I don't think they will want greece to hanging over those elections. Better to get it out of the way early." The news sent Greek government bond yields to multi-week lows. Investors eyeing future strengths, instead of past weaknesses. SOUNDBITE (English) THINK MARKETS, CHIEF MARKET ANALYST, NAEEM ASLAM, SAYING: "We have extended our business into Greek markets. Why is that? Because the risk to reward ratio is beautiful." With high unemployment, cutting pensions has long been objected to by Athens. This time it's thought they might make that concession. Sources telling Reuters, they'll cut spending on them by up to 1 percent of GDP by 2019.


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"On my desk is a little silver frame with a quote by Marie Beynon Ray, "Begin doing what you want to do now. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand – and melting like a snowflake." – Nancy Parnis
Meet Nancy Parnis, Founder of Face Painting Ireland – Adding colour and smiles to every occasion!
"I identified a niche in the market for professional quality face painting that was accessible to everyone from parents to multinationals."
Face Painting Ireland is Ireland's Leading Face Painting Company bringing fun, art, professionalism and happiness to every occasion and event. I wanted Nancy and her company to be part of my Success Stories because is it something that is not only different, fun and artsy but something Nancy was told she would not be able to make happen. She persevered and here she is today 14 years on still running her highly successful Face Painting business amidst the non-believers and naysayers!
I first met Nancy in a supermarket where we were both putting up flyers for our businesses and that day I joined Face Painting Ireland Team. Therefore, I know first hand the hard work, dedication and quality that Nancy puts into her work. I thoroughly enjoyed working there for two years, learned a new skill from the best in the business and had lot of fun doing so. The company covers some of Ireland's biggest events and is also inundated with domestic parties and occasions.
1. What made you start Face Painting Ireland?
I discovered a passion for children's face painting in Sydney, Australia in 2001. When I returned to Ireland I identified a niche in the market for professional quality face painting that was accessible to everyone from parents to multinationals. When I initially bounced my ideas off family and close friends of setting up a face painting business some thought it was ridiculous and would never work.
Nevertheless, in 2007, I set up my business and after much deliberation came up with the name Face Painting Ireland. My aim was to higher the standards of face painting in Ireland and to add colour and smiles to parties and events.
2.What has been your greatest success with Face Painting Irl?
Face painting has increased exponentially since I started my business, Face Painting Ireland, and almost every event or family occasion being held around the country these days would have a face painter or two at it, be they professional or amateur.
We have face painted for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Ireland for their animated Irish premieres such as the amazing global phenomenon FROZEN, Maleficent, Tinkerbell, Monsters University, Beauty and The Beast 3D and The Muppet Show transforming children (and some adults!) into their favourite Disney characters.
One of my favourite places to work at is Dublin Zoo. There's nothing better than spending a few minutes face painting a child and seeing the absolute joy in their face when they look in the mirror! I've had children roar like a tiger, hop away like a rabbit, pant like a dog, and pretend to chew the eucalyptus leaf painted on their panda face. All in a day's work!
3. What has been your greatest failure and how did you learn from it?
What was my biggest failure? I've done parties and events for people and businesses who turned out to be quite dishonest and never paid for our services. This can destroy any business. My team still had to be paid for the work they did and bills were coming in. I couldn't afford legal action but failure was not an option. Through communication and my creditors understanding I managed to turn a challenging situation around and keep afloat. I've learned to be selective about who I take on as a client and I've put systems into place that reduce my waiting time for payment.
4. What would be a crucial piece of advice you would give to someone about starting your own business and on success?
Everything starts with a dream. Believe in yourself. Success is earned and is only possible with hard work. There will always be people who don't share your vision. Prove them wrong. Once in business, staying fresh and original is challenging, you know you are doing something right when you inspire others to imitate you.
I believe we all have a purpose. If you do what you truly love and what you are passionate about, you may find your purpose. You must also do what you are good at or what you have a gift or talent for. Ultimately, if what you do also makes others happy and inspired, it will fill any empty void you may be feeling.
5. What inspires and motivates you?
I very much appreciate the parents and clients who take time out of their busy day to send me an email or a little note to say what a difference our work made to their party or event. I love to receive these messages because it reinforces my belief in what I do and the high standards my business maintains.
Today, I am still absolutely passionate about face painting as it is a wonderful way to express my creativity and foster imagination in a child. People love to watch my team and I while we paint saying 'that's the best face painting I have ever seen, you're so fast and you make it look so easy' and they sometimes pick up little tips to use at home.
I am a great advocate of working women. Women who can stand on their own two feet, who are self confident and who have healthy self esteem. Women who contribute in a positive way to their family, their community, their country and the world. These are beautiful strong women.
Nancy's words of wisdom:
Giving back to the community by using your time and talents and supporting charities that are close to your heart, will greatly add to your feelings of well being. I also believe that developing an attitude of gratitude for all that you have is the key to personal success and happiness.
Find out more about Nancy and Face Painting Ireland, check out her website www.facepaintingireland.com for further details. Like Face Painting Ireland's Facebook page www.facebook.com/facepaintingireland and follow FPI on Instagram @facepaintingireland to get the latest news and to book your Face Painting professional for your next occasion/event.


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Martin Pond's '71 Torino GT is a track car with street manners.
We get a lot of mail here asking, "How do you get your car into a magazine?" Generally we resist the urge to ask for fifty bucks in a plain brown envelope and instead just tell it like it is. The fact is that it comes down to being in the right place at the right time with the right car. The term "right car" doesn't mean you have to have some sort of big-dollar show car that looks like it just rolled off the Concourse at Pebble Beach. What it does mean is that it has to be cool in one way or another. Maybe it's a nut and bolt work of automotive art or it could just be a cool boulevard cruiser that has the right look. Maybe it is flogged around the local racetrack, and even the rock chips carry a mystique of coolness because they were earned while doing a buck-fifteen down the straight at Willow Springs. Martin Pond's '71 Torino GT falls into the last category.
Martin wanted a car that he could take open-tracking with his brother Randall. And while he wanted it to look nice, the function of the car was put way ahead of the form. When we asked Martin why he chose a Torino he said, "I have always liked the '70-71 Torinos. My grandmother owned a '71 Torino 500 with a 429 CJ four-speed. The car was low on frills and big on power. While driving the car, my wife Julie and I were rear-ended by a drunk driver and the car was totaled. What a loss. The drivetrain survived the accident and is now installed in my '70 Ranchero. I don't fit well in Mustangs [Martin is 6-foot 4 inches] so I wanted to find a Torino since I enjoyed my Grandmother's so much." With this in mind, Martin set out to find a Torino and, in April of 2000, one was located for the reasonable sum of $6,000. The GT had a 351 Cleveland engine with a big mechanical lifter cam and open-chamber heads. Martin immediately headed down to Sears Point for the Wednesday night drags and proceeded to embarrass himself with high-16-second timeslips. Martin remembers the night, "All my friends were there at the track. I didn't live that down for months. It was then that I decided to redo all the suspension and brakes so that I could try an open-track event." As they say, the rest is history, as Martin became hooked on open-track racing.
Martin has a lot going on in his life. Between his company, Tidewater Tire, his wife, kids, and all the other necessities of living, he doesn't have tons of cash to pour into his hobby. Because of this, he has to be frugal with his spending and exercise ingenuity when it comes to upgrading his Calypso Coral Torino. The Torino came with a decent paint job, so that was a big cost savings. With the help of his friend, Skye DeMaria, the pair fabricated their own set of subframe connectors and reworked things like the front crossmember that had to be "adjusted" to clear the 9-quart Canton oil pan. KYB shocks were installed up front along with 720-pound springs. Out back you will find the same KYB shocks working with 5.5-inch reverse-eye leaf springs. Stopping the 3,800-pound Torino is left to the same brakes that Ford found appropriate in 1971. Normally we are skeptical of rear drum brakes, but since Martin seems to get the job done with them, then who are we to argue? Traction is as important for braking at it is for lateral-g's, so 16×8 Vintage 48 wheels were wrapped in Yokohama 255/50R16 A032R track tires up front and BFG Comp T/A VR4 tires in 275/50R16 out back. When we asked Martin why his tires didn't match and why the stickier tires were put up front, he told us that the car had a bit of understeer, and this combo helped to balance it out a bit and give the car a bit more oversteer, which he prefers. Once again, function beat the snot out of form and left it bleeding on the side of the road.
After a few laps, Martin found out that not only did his engine not have the grunt for drag racing, but that it was also pretty heavy for road work. It was then that a customer with a nice new 351W crate motor totaled his car. Martin traded the insurance company storage fees for the salvage on the car. The new Windsor crate motor was not only lighter than the old Cleveland motor, but it also put out a respectable 385 hp right out of the box. Besides a Holley Street Avenger carb, MSD 6AL ignition box and a good tune, not much was done to the potent crate motor. Hooker Super Comp headers feed into Dr. Gas 3-inch pipes fitted to a pair of Flowmaster mufflers. Power is sent back to a Ford top loader four-speed that was worked over by Gil Alfonso of Transmatic Transmissions in Oakland, California. It then spins through a Ford 9-inch rear end fitted out with a Gold Track posi, aluminum third member, Daytona pinion retainer and 3.55 gears. A Hurst shifter, and a Centerforce dual-friction clutch help ensure that Martin is in the right powerband when he is lining up to nail the next apex.
The interior was left mostly stock with the exception of some Corbeau seats to help keep him in place during laps and some Auto Meter gauges to help him keep track of his mill's vital signs. Since Martin rarely trailers his car and prefers to drive it to the many events he attends, he did spring for an Alpine head unit, amps, and a set of Boston Acoustics speakers. A fire extinguisher is there "just in case," and the rest is presentable, but far from flashy. Again, Martin chose to spend his limited resources on go-fast stuff over show-off stuff.
Martin figures he has about $12,000 out-of-pocket into the car as it sits. That counts the car and the super hot deals he worked out to get the motor and other parts. He has picked up a couple of awards and people are always curious to check out the uncommon Torino at the few car shows he has gone to. His real passion is hitting as many Shelby Club open-track events as possible. When we asked Martin if he was happy with how the car has come along so far he said, "I know this is not the best car to set up for this stuff, but I have as much fun as anyone else out at the track. Plus, I'm the only Torino there, and it will never get lost in the paddock!" There was also the time at Thunder Hill Raceway when a Ferrari owner cornered Martin in the pits and asked, "How come I can't keep up with you?" It seems people are pretty surprised at how fast this large car is. And what of the friends who razzed him so badly over his anemic drag-race timeslips? According to Martin, "My friends still bug me and they also say I should get a car more suited for open-track use, but then I would just blend in, and what would be the fun in that?"


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There is something rather appealing about the term 'Fine Art'. Perhaps it is the juxtaposition of the words 'fine' and 'art' which conjures up an aesthetically pleasing concept for all you culture vultures? Or is it that, historically, fine art is all about producing an art work merely for its beauty rather than any practical aspect, and in doing so merges intellect and aesthetics (that's brains and beauty in layman's speak) across many disciplines: painting, sculpture, drawing, graphics and architecture. If you fancy exploring five of the truly finer things in life – and many more – why not embark on one of the varied fine art courses that are taking place all around the country. It might just be the creative challenge you have been waiting for.
What is a fine artist?
Put bluntly, fine artists create fine pieces of art, generally limited editions or one-of-a-kind pieces that have been commissioned. Artists can specialise in a certain subject such as portraiture or landscape and might work in a specific type of medium, say oil paints or watercolours to create their original pieces of art. But nothing is set in stone and the title 'fine artist' is a broad one and artistic passions might be ignited by a number of different mediums from the following categories:
• Two dimensional work: drawing, painting, collage
• Three dimensional work: sculpture, installation
• Four dimensional work: moving images, performance
Fine art for the 21st century
Even though the fine arts started life in the 17th century, hundreds of years on, the subject still remains a popular and important one. Some definitions stick solely to the visual arts while others include music, poetry, drama and dance. To bring fine arts firmly into the 21st century, fine arts can include film, photography, printmaking and conceptual art for a modern-day makeover.
An undergraduate course in fine art will give you a brilliant grounding of what this subject is all about. Usually spanning three years, such a degree course will cover the practice and theory of art and design through workshops and studio projects in painting, printmaking and sculpture, and many more. Some courses offer an all encompassing approach to the arts and include modules on enterprise and employability as well as providing a clear understanding of past traditions - a perfect blend of old meets new. Others will link in with a range of other subjects for real diversity: so you might take a BA(Hons) in Fine Art Painting and Drawing and then add in drama or creative writing or other modern-day skills such as events management or television studies for an all-round 21st century skillset.
If you've got your GCSEs under your belt, then why not take an AS or A level in Fine Art where you will have the opportunity to explore various skills and techniques through drawing, painting, printing, 3D and textile work?
A wide range of part time courses are sure to whet your creative tastebuds too. There are short courses on preparing a portfolio if you want to apply for a Foundation course; Fine art digital printing using Photoshop; and advanced courses if you've already finished your Foundation or degree and just need some extra support and feedback from tutors and peers.
Can I make a living?
Works of art are often sold through galleries, private commissions, word of mouth or even the web. It might be a hard slog to get your name known but fine artists can sell their work to individuals who love their particular style of work and wish to own a signed original to hang at home. Many businesses also commission art work to brighten up and personalise office buildings and often have budgets set aside for such projects. Fine art work, such as paintings and sculptures are usually one of a kind pieces. However, some sculpture, prints and fine art photography can be sold in additions. An addition is the number of prints or copies of a work sold. For example, an artist creating a limited edition set of prints might only print 50 before destroying the plates. The bottom of the print will be clearly marked with, say, 6/50, so the buyer knows that this is a sixth print in a series of 50.
Fine art is a passion but if you want your work to become your main source of income, day to day life won't be as simple as putting up an easel and painting to your heart's content. You will also have practical issues to deal with such as finding and running a studio, administration, creating publicity, managing a budget, writing funding applications, liaising with gallery owners, curators, artists and the public as well as maintaining a portfolio and website.....
Fine art fairs to check out
Gain masses of inspiration and insight into the world of fine art with a visit to a fine art fair…
LONDON ART FAIR Definitely worth a visit, this annual fair is billed as the UK's premier destination for Modern British and contemporary art. Held at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, the main fair showcases around 120 carefully selected galleries from around the country. View work by established artists and new emerging talent. Visit www.londonartfair.co.uk
OLYMPIA INTERNATIONAL ART & ANTIQUES FAIR From contemporary Chinese sculpture to Lowry paintings and Miro lithographs, this London-based fair is a feast for the eyes with 180 specialist dealers from the UK and abroad exhibiting their best pieces. Visit www.olympia-art-antiques.com
BRITISH ART FAIR Held at the Royal College of Art, this fair focuses on Modern British and post-war art and is a great opportunity to see work by some of the 20th century British greats such as Hepworth, Hockney and Moore. Visit www.britishartfair.co.uk
By Lara Sargent


text: I felt compelled to write this post after a recent experience I had volunteering for the Kat'cina Mosa 100K Mountain Run. I was one of the two radio operators for Aid Station 3. The race is a 100 Kilometer Mountain Run, that starts at 3 AM, and runs for nearly 24 hours. Aid Station 3 is early in the course, and the first runners reach it 2-3 hours after the start of the race. Read more »


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UCT eResearch is a partner and a broker: working with researchers to find and develop the most efficient IT solutions to enable research discovery in the 21st -century.
UCT eResearch works with key research groups and facilities, such as Oceanography, Mineral Law in Africa and the Clinical Research Centre to design and develop customised ICT solutions. In this role UCT eResearch will partner with researchers at the grant writing stage to identify and cost the necessary ICT requirements and then ensure those solutions are delivered in the right way and at the right time.
UCT eResearch works as a broker: connecting researchers to the right ICT solutions. Sometimes it is a simple question of introducing researchers to the latest available software to assist their research needs, or sometimes we will reach out to partners other institutions to create a national research solution. UCT eResearch is about building partnerships to connect research.
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text: Hello! I'm "The Talk Mom", Amy Maschue. I am a mom with eight kids! I am also a speech-language pathologist who has spent 20 years working with children who have Autism and their families. I started this blog to share ideas and everyday solutions with other moms, like me, who desire to provide our children with an environment that fosters communication and confidence. I'll share my own ideas, ideas I've found from others and ask you to share your ideas. Here we go!~Amy


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I suffer from depression. Yes I'm that 1 in ten of the population who feel persistently sad for weeks or sometimes months. The affects are felt in many different ways. For me it ranges lasting feelings of sadness to losing interest in the things I used to enjoy (fishing and fly tying) and often feeling tearful. Physically, I feel constantly tired, I sleep badly and sometimes have no appetite, though to look at me you wouldn't have thought I've missed too many lunches.😀
When those who know me first become aware of my illness their initial feeling is one of disbelief and I'm not surprised. Professionally and socially I hid it well. Whether in self preservation or self denial I know not, but I played a bloody good Walter Mitty until one day my world came crashing down, the
details of which are not for this forum.
An extended period off work, weekly visits to a therapist quickly followed, and yes I can confirm it is
like the movies- there is a couch and I do lie on it and chew the fat. Nevertheless it is an important part of my recovery.
Of equal importance is The Caurnie Angling Club and the members within it and one ex member now living in St Andrews and this is the real point of my post. Like most clubs you become closer to some members than others. My closest friends (four in particular and I won't embarrass them by naming them but they know who they are) well, they knew something was wrong but were sensitive enough not to intrude or judge. Instead, they stayed in touch with an odd email here and a wee text there just letting me know I was in their thoughts and that despite my walking away from my club they valued My friendship. They didn't let go in the same way I deserted them. For this I am will be eternally grateful.
The upshot is I am well down the road to recovery, enough down the road to write such a revealing post. We all need our hobbies and the friendships that come out of them. I lost sight of that but thankfully my chums didn't and as a result my interest in this wonderful past time of ours has all but fully returned and with it the banter that I have missed so much. I'll finish by leaving you with this story. I think it's very apt in my case.
A guy is walking down the street and suddenly falls into a hole. It's a very deep hole with steep sides and he can't clamber out. The guy looks up and sees plenty of people passing but they don't stop. suddenly, while looking up, the guy sees his doctor and shouts him for help. The doctor stops, looks down and writes a prescription before dropping it down the hole and walking on. A few hours later the guy looks up and sees his minister walking by and he shouts him for help. The minister stops, looks down and prays for the guy before walking on. A few hours later the guy sees his friends
passing. They stop, look down and without the guy asking, all three jump into the hole. The guy says "what are you doing? Now all four of us are stuck down here". One of the friends says "relax, we're you friends. We've been down here before and we know the way out".


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As most of you know, I'm addicted to TV. I absolutely love to watch shows and pick out things that I would have in my house from the sets. I think it all started with Friends, I actually bought one of those yellow frames to go around our peephole. And since I have always been a closet geek, I love Star Wars, read comics, and I even have a zombie survival kit (just in case), I really can relate to the characters on the Big Bang Theory.
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While I was working on some Halloween projects last night in my living room, such as rearranging some furniture and making creepy spider egg sacs, I realized how much my living room has changed over the past seven months of living here. I thought it would be fun to share some photos of how the room currently looks now in October and how it used to look back when we moved in.
Winner Update! The winner of the ferm LIVING birdcage print pillow is: LUNA RAVEN!
Several of this weeks posts have been about my trip to the W Hotel in Dallas for The Weekender Dallas Event. The first being my fabulous night at the red carpet party and the second being about the fun I had shopping on Saturday.
Strong furniture pieces made of iron or other metals and neutral woods are always in style! Check out this short round-up of wooden pieces from around the web!
Summer is rapidly approaching and I'm eager to get my patio set up and functioning. All I brought with me in the move was a green chair that I redid last summer and it was pretty sad sitting out on the patio all by itself this spring.
I've decided it would be fun to play a weekly game. The name of the game is "Does it Fit?" and you can vote on different pieces of furniture and whether they belong or not in the scenes I place them in. This should be fun.
This weather here in Dallas is so peaceful right now it makes me just want to redecorate in a soft calming color palette of chocolate browns, pale creams and golds and fun accents of muted lime green. This image was a set for an angelo:HOME collection in shot in Dallas this past summer of one the first phases of his collection.


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Stay in the heart of city centre at our hotel in Muscat
Whether you need a city-centre hotel for business or pleasure, the beautiful Park Inn by Radisson Muscat invites you. The hotel is adjacent to Sultan Qaboos Street, which connects you to the airport, the business district and the picturesque beaches of the Gulf of Oman. Tour the gardens and ornate architecture of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, search for treasures in the narrow alleys of the Mutrah Souq market, or enjoy an evening of jazz at the Royal Opera House Muscat.
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Sultan Quaboos Street, which runs right beside the hotel, links the Shatti Al Qurum resort area and Muscat International Airport. You can use either the hotel's car rental service with secure covered parking or a taxi to get around Muscat.
Directions from the airport
Follow the signs to stay on Sultan Qaboos Street/Route 1. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit to continue on Sultan Qaboos Street Route 1. Stay straight until you reach the exit near the Oman Avenues Mall (Lulu Hypermarket). After exiting, turn left and then right. The hotel will be on the right.


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Welcome to my world! I live in a great big city with lots to do and many places to explore! My friends and I are smart, adventurous, and trendy little girls. We've been told that our best accessory is our smile, and we wear it wherever we go! We love ballet, reading, giggling, and playing with our pets.
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I've been asked to write a book about 'How to teach Reiki' so I thought I'd better try! This is the Foreword, which explains why I'm mentioning Summer at the end of Autumn. Anyway, fingers crossed that it's okay, here goes:
I fell in love with Reiki over twenty years ago.
Just thinking this, I feel a smile spreading through the whole of my being.
I am sitting in the summer sunshine on the deck that overlooks my wonderful wild garden, where, now, in July, the reds and oranges of day-lilies and montbretia vie with the mauve of rosebay willow herb, the pink stars of rambling roses, the purplish blue of wild geraniums and a magnificent clematis the colour of a clear evening sky. The perfume of honeysuckle and roses is heavy in the late afternoon air. A light breeze ruffles the leaves of the rowan tree. The complaints of squabbling jackdaws interrupt the contented buzzing of bees. A child laughs in the garden next door.
As the smile reaches my lips, I can think of no other love in my life than compares with my love for Reiki. I am privileged to have known many loves and to have been loved much in return, but Reiki is more than any tense of the verb 'to love' … it is Love itself….
I believe that Reiki is simply love, an energy from the Divine — whatever you perceive that to be — that moves within us all and which informs the whole of life itself.
Reiki is energy. It can be perceived but it cannot be seen. It can be felt, but it cannot be touched. It can be heard, but its sound is that of the universe and cannot be recreated. Some few individuals are aware of its perfume, but are unable to describe it. Others see it as light, but the colours are so intense and vibrant that comparison is almost impossible.
Reiki is wisdom.
Reiki is that undefinable life force — known variously as prana by theIndians, qi by the Chinese, ki by the Japanese, vital force or orgone by Europeans — that gives us aliveness.
All I say here is my own opinion, my own personal understanding of the nature and uses of Reiki, all of which I have learned by allowing it to flow through me. For the past twenty years and more, it has been part of my own energy field, informing and educating me, healing and comforting me, but most of all, teaching me about the nature of compassion and unconditional love.
I am not perfect, by any means. I am human, having chosen to incarnate on earth at this time in a human body with a human mind and human emotions and the spirituality that is vouchsafed to us all. I have foibles and weaknesses. I judge, and I make mistakes. I know that I have accepted others' opinions as truth. But I have learned to see that this is all part of the richness of life, and that nothing is stuck, nothing is permanent. If I catch myself in something that I dislike, I change. It might be my opinion, it might be my judgement, or it might be some form of conditioning that I have believed to be the truth.
I honour myself by accepting that I am not perfect. Nor would I wish to be… for where is the excitement, the richness, the lesson in that? But I can do my best to see where I can also honour myself by adapting and changing. I believe that in doing so, I allow others to do the same — to adapt and change as they need.


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An Ethiopian housemaid committed a suicide by hanging herself at her employer's house in Saudi Arabia after claiming she had kept seeing ghosts.
Her employing family found the maid hanged by a rope at her room adjoining their house in the central town of Shaqra just after sunset.
"Police said they were told by her employers the maid had claimed she kept seeing jinn (ghosts)…they said the maid could have suffered from mental problems," the Arabic language daily Alsaudeh said.


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BodyAesthetic Research Center (B.A.R.C.)
Phone: 314.628.8200
Fax: 314.628.9504
Jamie Archer, RN, BSN, Patient Coordinator:
The BodyAesthetic Research Center was incorporated in 2008 as a way to create an infrastructure of people and processes that can support clinical trials without the overhead costs and bureaucracy associated with universities and large research organizations. The advantages of our smaller size and clinical trial experience make BodyAesthetic Research Center attractive to drug and device manufacturers who are seeking an independent study site associated with a private plastic surgery practice.
The Center typically uses national institutional review boards and has experience preparing and submitting IRB applications for single- and multi-center sites. We have also worked with the FDA to obtain Investigational New Drug (IND) approval to conduct a study of fat reduction injections based on a protocol we designed.
Currently Enrolling
- Examination and procedure rooms
- A room for highly specialized photography with complex cameras and protocols, including 3-dimensional equipment
- Several Private areas for obtaining informed consent
- A properly CLIA-certified laboratory for drawing and processing blood, including a centrifuge
- Certified training in Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for shipping according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines
- A locked storage room with refrigerators and a -20C freezer for safekeeping of study drugs
- Dry ice storage capability
- A large work surface for study monitors
- A private conference room
For patient convenience, the BodyAesthetic Research Center is located in an area of St. Louis with a large medical services presence, including three hospitals (one across the street) and multiple diagnostic entities within 2 miles.
BodyAesthetic Research Center employs 1 Clinical Certified Research Coordinator (CCRC) and 2 Registered Nurses both with their BSN. A medical writer is available to develop study protocols and consent documents.
Our clinical research coordinators are experienced in recruitment of subjects, IRB submissions, protocol and source document development, drawing and processing blood on-site, assisting with surgical procedures, reconstitution of IMP with multifaceted combinations per study cohort, using complex photographic equipment, scheduling off-site testing, and successfully managing the multitude of small details and considerable paperwork associated with clinical trials.
Clinical Trial Experience
The Center has experience conducting Phase I, II, III, and IV clinical trials, including randomized, blinded, controlled, and dose-ranging studies. Some are briefly described:
- Phase II trials of injected drugs intended to improve the appearance of surgical scars (5 trials)
- Phase II trials of a new injected drug designed to prevent keloid recurrence after their removal (3 trials with 1-year follow-up)
- Phase II trial of an injected device to replace mid-face volume loss following massive weight loss (48-week follow-up)
- Pilot study of an implanted device intended to improve the appearance of the nasolabial fold (12-month follow-up)
- Phase II, III, and IV trials of silicone gel breast implants (4 studies with 10-year or 5-year follow-up)
- Phase II trials of an injectable drug for reducing the amount of submental (chin) fat as measured with photography and MRI (9-month follow-up)
- Pilot study of the safety and efficacy of injection lipolysis with phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate acid for reducing subcutaneous fat in the abdomen as measured with MRI and tissue biopsies (submitted an IND application and received FDA approval)
- Prospective, controlled study examining the effects of large-volume liposuction on insulin sensitivity, adipocyte metabolism, and body composition
- Phase I trial of injected drug to help reduce the formation of scars.
Other Features of BodyAesthetic Research Center
- Large office facility dedicated to research only next to surgical practice
- Central IRB's utilized - no Internal IRB necessary at our facility.
- Prompt start-up time after sponsor approves study protocol
- Experience with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) and Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS)
- Good Clinical Practice and CITI training of investigators and coordinators
- 1st or 2nd in enrollment and retention for all multi-site studies undertaken since 2007
- A primary research coordinator assigned to manage every trial
- Research coordinator and Principal Investigator available for all monitoring visits
- On-site phlebotomy and experience working with local or central laboratories
- Good working relationships with nearby diagnostic imaging, pathology, and ECG facilities
- Experience with various types of rating scales and quality-of-life instruments
Some of Our Sponsors
- Allergan, Inc.
- Auxilium
- Cohera
- Excaliard Pharmaceuticals
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- Kythera Biopharmaceuticals
- Medicis Aesthetics, Inc.
- Mentor Corporation
- Pfizer
- Renovo Ltd.
- RXI Pharmaceuticals
Ongoing and Completed Clinical Trials
Kythera Biopharmaceuticals - 2/11 (Not Enrolling) Protocol (ATX-101-08-12) long-term follow-up study of subjects who completed Kythera-sponsored trials of ATX-101 (sodium deoxycholate injection) for the reduction of localized subcutaneous fat in the submental area
Allergan, Inc. - 2008 (Not Enrolling) Breast Implant Follow-up Study
Allergan, Inc. - 11/03 (Not Enrolling) McGhan Medical Corporation [Allergan] Silicone-Filled Breast Implant Adjunct Clinical Study
RXI-109-1201 - 5/11 (Not Enrolling)
A Phase 1 Single Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Ascending Dose, Within-Subject Controlled Dose Escalation Study of RXI-109 for the Treatment of Incision Scars Made in the Pannus of Healthy Women Who Will Later Undergo Elective Abdominoplasty
Pfizer 1/11
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (11/12-12/13)
A Prospective, Multi-Center, Randomized, Open Label Controlled Trial Using a Dissolved Oxygen Enriched Dressing in Nipple-sparing Mastectomy.
Kythera Biopharmaceuticals - 4/11 (Not Enrolling)
ATX-101-11-23; Multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, Phase 3 study of�ATX-101 (sodium deoxycholate injection) versus placebo for the reduction of localized subcutaneous fat in the submental area.
Cohera Medical Inc., - 5/11 - 12/13
A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Single-blind, Multicenter Clinical Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of the Cohera TissuGlu� Surgical Adhesive in the Management of Wound Drainage as Compared to the Standard of Care Closure Techniques Following Abdominolplasty.
Excaliard Pharmaceuticals - 05/11 to 5/12
Protocol Number: EXC 001-204: A PHASE 2, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, WITHIN-SUBJECT CONTROLLED STUDY TO EVALUATE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF VARIOUS DOSES AND REGIMENS OF EXC 001 FOR THE AMELIORATION OF SCARRING FOLLOWING REVISION OF SCARS FROM PRIOR BREAST SURGERY IN ADULT SUBJECTS
The New School for Social Research - 10/11 to 6/12
Understanding Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life Following Facial Aesthetic Surgery: Development of a New Patient-Reported Outcome Measure a survey study
Excaliard Pharmaceuticals - 12/09 - 3/11 A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Within-Subject Controlled Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of EXC 001 for the Amelioration of Scarring Following Revision of Medial Scars Resulting from Prior Breast Reduction or Mastopexy Surgery in Adult Female Subjects
Allergan CED2009 - 11/10 - 12/10 A non-interventional observational and medical records review of patient outcomes with bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% (Latisse) for the treatment of hypotrichosis of the eyelashes
Allergan Inc., Protocol #: 19162-099 - 11/10 - 2/11
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of BOTOX (Botulinum Toxin Type A) Purified Neurotoxin Complex in Subjects with Facial Rhytides (Crow's Feet Lines and Glabellar Lines)" ("Study"). Principal Investigator. Chosen as the number one back-up site if recruitment was difficult.
Kythera Biopharmaceuticals - 12/09 - 12/10
Multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of ATX-101 (sodium deoxycholate injection) versus placebo for the reduction of localized subcutaneous fat in the submental area (SMF) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and a battery of clinician- and subject-reported measurements
Excaliard Pharmaceuticals - 12/09 - 9/10
A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Within-Subject Controlled Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of EXC 001 for the Amelioration of Scarring of the Surgical Incision in Subjects Undergoing an Elective Abdominoplasty
Excaliard Pharmaceuticals - 11/09 - 9/10 A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Within-Subject Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of EXC 001 for the Treatment of Incision Scars in the Pannus of Subjects Undergoing an Elective Abdominoplasty
Renovo Ltd. - 10/09 - 11/10
A Double Blind, Within Patient, Placebo Controlled Trial To Assess The Efficacy Of Juvista (Avotermin) In Conjunction With Scar Revision Surgery For The Improvement Of Disfiguring Scars
University of Pennsylvania, Dept. of Surgery - 06/09 - 6/10
Body Contouring Surgery Following Bariatric Surgery (sub-investigator site)
Renovo Ltd. - 2/09 - 11/10
A Single-Centre, Double Blind, Randomized, Exploratory Study to Explore the Efficacy and Safety of Juvista 250ng/100µL/linear cm When Administered Following Excision of Ear Lobe Keloids
Excaliard Pharmaceuticals - 09/08 - 04/09 An Observational Study to Delineate the Natural History of Scar Development, Evolution, and Resolution in Healthy Human Volunteers Undergoing an Elective Abdominoplasty
Renovo Ltd. - 07/08 - 11/09 A Single-Centre, Double Blind, Randomised, Tolerance Study to Investigate the Safety of Juvista 500ng/100µL/linear cm when Administered Following Excision of Ear Lobe Keloids
Aesthetic Surgery Education Foundation - 04/08 - 04/10
Metabolic and Structural Effects of Phosphatidylcholine and Deoxycholate Injections (lipodissolve) on Subcutaneous Fat
Medicis Aesthetics - 12/06 - 07/08 A Prospective, Open Label, Baseline- and No-Treatment-Controlled, Multi-Center Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Restylane® SubQ in the Temporary Soft Tissue Correction of Midfacial Volume Loss Related to Massive Weight Loss Following Bariatric Surgery
Renovo Ltd. - 11/06 - 3/09
A Single-Centre, Double Blind, Randomised, Rising Dose Tolerance Study To Investigate the Safety of Juvista When Administered Following Excision of Ear Lobe Keloids
Cook Biotech - 09/07 - 10/09
Surgisis Acellular Collagen Matrix Nasolabial Fold Soft Tissue Augmentation
Mentor Corporation - 09/05 - 09/08
Adjunct Study for Mentor H/S Silicone Gel-filled Mammary Prostheses
Allergan, Inc. - 11/99 - 04/10
McGhan Medical Corporation [Allergan] Silicone-Filled Breast Implant Core Clinical Study


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Maine NRCS recently conducted a case study on the survivorship and establishment costs of two riparian forest buffers planted during 2002 under the continuous CRP program in Somerset County, Maine.
A modified protocol, developed by the University of Washington and Lummi Indian Nation, was used to obtain field data in the buffers. A total of twenty-four sample plots each 1/50th of an acre in size was surveyed. Several types of information were collected including species planted, planting rate, survival rates, use of tree shelters and geotextile mats, and animal damage.
Copies of bills submitted for cost-share reimbursement were collected from NRCS field office records. Establishment budgets were constructed to itemize the various costs for materials and services. Costs were analyzed on a per acre and per plant basis.
Plant survival rates and average establishment costs were compared. Using the cost data collected, scenarios with various planting rates, numbers of tree shelters and geotextile mats, and types of site preparation were constructed to analyze tradeoffs between establishment cost and likelihood of plant survival. Recommendations were made for planting rates, the number of trees shelters and geotextile mats to be used, and site preparation. The establishment cost data will be useful as well for planning riparian forest buffers in the future, and in setting conservation program cost-share reimbursement rates.
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The Blonde Bombshells of 1943 (Upstairs at the Gatehouse)
Alan Plater's wartime swing saga is adapted from the television film Last of the Blonde Bombshells
Perched atop Highgate Village, the Gatehouse presents a challenging course of undulating hills en route from the tube. However, it's well worth the effort.
The story of Alan Plater's Blonde Bombshells takes place in 1943, a tumultuous year when the war finally turned in the Allies' favour. The Eighth Army had swept through North Africa and landed in Italy, the Dambusters heroic raid had fatally wounded Germany's engine room and Ivy Benson's all-girl band became the BBC's resident band.
Benson ultimately provides the inspiration for the story of a female dance band keeping peoples' spirits up while the men were away fighting. The production, always looked upon as a play with songs, and not a musical, divides into three neat acts.
The girls, led by saxophonist Betty, are frantically searching for new band members. They are confronted with Lilly, a banjo playing nun, Elizabeth, child prodigy clarinettist and Miranda, a spoilt army driver, who confuses tenor sax with the trumpet. But she soon realises it's the sax she can play, much to the relief of resident trumpeter Vera.
Just to complete the mix, we have Pat, boy drummer who sees the band as a way of avoiding joining the forces. It all makes for a glorious aggregation as the motley crew rehearse for their first appearance on the BBC.
Plater's characters are infectious and lovable as they slowly mould into a slick unit. The transformation of Lilly, Elizabeth and Miranda into a close harmony vocal group is striking and gives the band an added dimension. Acts 1 and 2 are merely scene setting and it's Act 3 when the action really begins, with the girls getting frocked up and ready to kick ass. And do they kick it!
All the legendary swing favourites are featured including 'moonlight serenade', 'it ain't what you do it's the way that you do it' and 'tuxedo junction'. The aforementioned trio also give it large, affecting a great reading of the Andrew Sisters, legendary vocal harmony group of the 40's.
Whilst newsreel footage of the era pins down the historical subtext, John Plews' production has a timeless quality and doesn't just rely on nostalgia to score points. This isn't just a show for the over 80s wishing to stroll down memory lane. Rather, it's a party that all ages can enjoy and if you learn something about history that's a bonus.
An unknown cast with limited experience prove nothing short of amazing, even though the venue, as good as it is, seems a little too cramped for an expansive production of this type.


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Notes: I'd never heard of A.H. Folwer but when I saw these vintage vest NWT I threw it in my cart so fast it it almost caught fire! It sat for a few months and I refused several offers from a buyer who ended up buying it at full price after all! Never give in! Unless you need the money to pay eBay fees....
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Notes: This is one of those pair of shoes that we expected to jump into a box and ship themselves within a week. But they sat....and sat...and sat some more. Eventually the price was lowered....and they sat. They sold today on a sale after hanging around for several months. Thank goodness!
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Kwang-Wu Kim, D.M.A., is the president and chief executive officer of Columbia College Chicago. He is the tenth president in the 125-year history of the college. Appointed by a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees, President Kim has served in this capacity since July 1, 2013.
A native Chicagoan with over thirty years of experience as a performer, teacher, and administrator, President Kim is an outspoken advocate for the arts and a proponent of expanding the role of creative practice in society, and he is deeply committed to preparing students to act as creative agents in society.
A chief focus of Dr. Kim's presidency to date has been the development of the new five-year strategic action plan for the college that was approved by the Board of Trustees on May 12, 2015. Achieving Our Greatness: A Strategic Action Plan for Columbia College Chicago, 2015-2020 sets out a shared vision for how the college can achieve its full potential as an educational innovator, an incubator of new creative practice, and a generator of real-world success for young creatives. Dr. Kim has discussed various aspects of this vision—including areas of focus and action items—in his speeches, writings, and interviews with media outlets.
Prior to becoming Columbia's president, Dr. Kim was dean and director of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University, which is comprised of the schools of Art; Arts, Media, and Engineering; Dance; Design; Music; and Theatre and Film, as well as the ASU Art Museum. As dean and director, he led a faculty and staff of 500, serving over 5,000 students, and held a tenured professorship in the School of Music. While at Arizona State University, he led the development and creation of a new cross-disciplinary B.A. in Digital Culture, securing $20 million in private support to fund the initiative.
Prior to his work at Arizona State University, Dr. Kim served as president of the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and as artistic and administrative director of El Paso Pro-Musica and co-founder of the El Paso Chamber Music Festival in El Paso, Texas. In addition to his professorship at Arizona State University, Dr. Kim has held teaching positions at the Longy School of Music, the University of Texas at El Paso, the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, and Dickinson College.
Dr. Kim has been a guest lecturer at Boston University and at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, and has served as guest faculty member at the St. Lawrence String Quartet Chamber Music Seminar at Stanford University, the Rotterdam Conservatory of Music, the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, and the Banff Centre for the Arts. He has presented as an invited panelist for the National Association of Schools of Music and has served as a juror at New England Conservatory, the Boston Conservatory, and the Boston Arts Academy.
President Kim holds a doctorate of musical arts and an artist diploma from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, where he studied with legendary pianist and conductor Leon Fleisher and served as Fleisher's teaching associate. He received his bachelor's degree in philosophy, magna cum laude, from Yale University.
As a pianist, Dr. Kim gave his first solo recitals at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art and at Washington, D.C.'s Phillips Collection. He made his orchestral debut with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and was presented at the Marlboro Festival by then artistic director Rudolf Serkin.
In addition to his presidential appointment, Dr. Kim is a faculty member in the Columbia College Chicago Department of Music.


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|Shoes - Clarks, Dress - Ralph Lauren, Kimono, parasol, bag - Vintage
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|Shoes - Clarks, Dress - Ralph Lauren, Kimono, parasol, bag - Vintage
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Both your outfit are great, looks like a good day was had. That kimono is gorgeous, fab find indeed. I bought one at VLV for round the house but I just got some fab material where I'm going to try and make a shorter one going out.ReplyDelete
You look amazing and you are so right, that kimono was definitely needed and suits perfectly! Good find! :)
Looks like a great day out. Scampston is somewhere I have yet to visit.
You look absolutely stunning, that kimono is perfect with what you're already wearing. xxxReplyDelete
Don't you both look fantastic! And the cars! Beautiful!
We entered a best dressed competition at a car show, I was a bit bewildered when I saw the winners as I never even guessed they were dressed up. Another, I missed the judging! I never even knew it was happening till it was over xx
Oh my! How beautiful is that kimono?
I'm always disapointed be how few people make the effort at vintage events. We have a 1940s day near us and every year there are people who turn up in trainers!
Such a breathtaking ensemble! Your Kimono and headpiece are both things of immense beauty and elegance.
xoxo ♥ Jessica


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Consultant, Designer, and Small Business Owner in Theodore Q
Caitlyn Hewitt
Consultant, Designer, and Small Business Owner in Theodore Q
Home will always be where the dust settles.
I am married to a 3rd generation Grazier and a Mother of a busy boy, who both think they have 1 day to accomplish and explore all things that the world has to offer.
I have a growing passion for rural industries, communities and committees. The Theodore Show Society and Spindles & Spurs Campdraft committee have titled me their Secretary since 2013.
I am energised by branding, marketing and connecting businesses & organisations through Social Media in a powerful and positive way under Hewitt Consulting & Communications. Growing portfolio of digital designs; logos, flyers, adverts etc.
I believe in taking risks and embracing the challenge. Failure is nothing to be feared.
Never tell me I CAN'T, my greatest pleasure is proving I CAN!
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With 2009 threatening to be an economic firestorm, bicycle industry companies are tightening their belts and seeking the most strategic ways to win over consumers. A well-placed story in a major magazine or newspaper is priceless, but can seem like a pipe dream to many companies that lack the time and resources to make quality connections with journalists.
To address this need, Lifeboat Solutions is hosting Press Camp June 23-25, 2009, in Sun Valley, Idaho, providing a venue where bike companies can present their products to a captive audience of top journalists from throughout the country. The event is strategically timed early in the summer, ensuring valuable editorial coverage during the high-buying season and well in advance of fall trade events.