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First and formost we are a motorcycle club dedicated to helping veterans and the families of veterans. Some of the ways we do this is helping with heating fuels, food and sometimes arranging in concert with other organizations to help find them a place for their families to stay, or other special needs.
Our other purpose is to raise funds for the Garry Owen House. We do this by holding events and inviting the public to donate to our mission. We also invite the the public to hold events sanctioned by Garry Owen MC or Garry Owen House to help us raise funds for the construction of the Garry Owen House and the ability to continually support veterans in need.
Garry Owen House
Garry Owen MC founding members had a bigger dream, that was to create a place for homeless veterans to stay for extended periods of time til they are back on their feet and able to provide for themselves. That is where the idea of the Garry Owen House got started. Garry Owen MC and Garry Owen House are two sides of the same coin.
The Garry Owen House has it own board or directors seperate from the Garry Owen MC but they work together closely so the Garry Owen House can come to fruition as soon as possible.
The Garry Owen House will be able to house 24 veterans full time. It will also have a commercial kitchen and a large communal dining and social area. The House will also be on 7 acres of land that the veterans can help grow food for themselves. They will be spending their time focused on improving the skills they need to get back on their feet such as find a steady job and shelter themselves.

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Amidst allegations of horse-trading and muscle flexing, five members from the opposition, two from the Congress and three from the Left Front on Friday voted for the Trinamool Congress for the Rajya Sabha elections that took place here leading to the victory of the fourth candidate of the ruling party, Ahmed Hassan Imran.
Elections were held for five seats. The fifth seat went to CPIM's Ritabrata Bandopadhyay. The independent candidate Syed Ahmad Malihabadi who was supported by both the Congress and the CPI(M) lost the race getting only 37 votes.
The two Congress members who defected are : Sushil Roy from Gajol constituency in Malda district and Imani Biswas from Suti constituency in Mirshidabad district.
Both of them have been suspended from the party for an indefinite period of time, Pradip Bhattacharya, WBPCC president, told Indian Express.
But what stunned the Congress most was the backstabbing done by Abu Naser Khan Chaudhury, MLA from Sujapur in Malda and brother of Congress stalwart ABA Ghani Khan Chaudhury. Khan, who on Thursday declared that he would vote for the Trinamool Congress, today voted for the Congress, declaring before the media that `Congress was in his blood'. But what he did was while he was casting his vote he put his signature at the back of the ballot paper, something that is against electoral rules. In effect, he got his ballot paper cancelled. "
"We will investigate whether there was any foul play," Pradip Bhattacharya further said.
Minister for railways Adhir Ranjan Choudhury, who is the president of Murshidabad district Congress Committee alleged that Biswas fell victim to lures from the Trinamool Congress. "He has a business in real estate and he must have got help from the ruling party," Chaudhury told Indian Express over phone
But the thing that proved to be a cause for agony and concern for Left leaders in the state was that three MLAs of the Left Front, Anantadeb Adhikary of RSP who represents Moynaguri in Jalpaiguri, Dasarath Tirkey of RSP who represented Kumargram in Jalpaiguri and Sunil Mandal of Forward Bloc who represents Galsi of Burdwan district, voted for the Trinamool Congress.
Left Front Chairman Biman Bose reacted sharply to this development that pointed to erosion of left values. "We witness money has played a big role in this election. It is unfortunate."
However Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refuted the allegations saying Trinamool Congress had no money to ingulge in such kind of practice. "We are a poor political party. We can not do such things," Mamata said in the evening at the assembly.
She also said that she had no expectations from the fifth candidate, CPIM's Ritabrata Bandopadhyay that he would do something for the state.
Both RSP and Forward Bloc have said they were going to take action against the three members. "Our member should be expelled from the party. We have recommended to that effect. The RSP too is going to expel their two members, we have heard," Biswanath Karak, Opposition chief whip and senior leader of Forward Bloc told Indian Express.
Meanwhile the five MLAs who ditched their parties had offered their own reasons to do so. For example Imani Biswas claimed he had not committed any treachery with the party. "I informed my party about my decision last night. All my life I fought against CPIM and now I can not vote for a candidate who was supported by CPIM," Biswas told Indian Express.
Echoed Sushil Roy, "My vote for TMC was an expression of my revolt against the party's policy of appeasing the CPIM."
RSP's Anantadeb Adhikary said he voted for the TMC in protest against the Stalinist policies of the CPIM. "They never did any development for north Bengal where I am from," Adhikary said.


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I'm semi reluctant to plug Christopher Knowles interview here because I'd hate to see this post contributing to wider attention and better bill paying gigs that distract him from his book writing and excellent blogging. Christopher is the first person to credibly explain to me why The Clash were so good. I've never been into them but knew I was missing something from friends explanations, and it's nailed in this awesome interview about the secret history of Rock & Roll which connects straight back to the mystery schools and Dionysian waywardness.
If you don't learn a lot from this interview then you shouldn't be reading this but instead should be interviewed yourself. Christopher makes the interesting point that Rock & Roll can't be reinvented like say Nirvana did with the current hipster scene in music bars too self concious to bounce off the walls in case they look silly on Facebook pic uploads. He's a first class observer of the times and I urge everyone to listen to the excellent and erudite interview originally done by Cosmic Gnostic


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Don't make me laugh so hard - I'm going to tinkle on myself!!
Louie showed up and followed an employee into Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital in November 2012. He was sweet and full grown, yet he was not fixed. We searched for an owner with no luck. After testing for diseases and neutering Louie, we sought to find him a new home. However, Louie had claimed Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital as his home & family and now lives here full-time. Here daily to greet the pets and people as they arrive, he is well suited to be a humble ambassador for us. Louie is loved by all who meet him.
Cam is owned by Dr. Orr's oldest son, Dustin, who is also a veterinarian. He is thought to be a mix between a Corgi and a Chihuahua. Cam was originally found wandering the streets of Concord by an elderly woman who rescued him when he was just a little puppy! However, due to his energetic and playful attitude at that age, she felt she couldn't properly take care of him and brought him in to the animal hospital to see if anyone could adopt him. Dustin, a veterinary student at the time, developed a bond with Cam and decided it was time to have a pet of his own. Cam's original name was Bootz, but Dustin, being a huge Carolina Panthers fan, decided to change his name to Cam after Cam Newton the Panthers new star quarterback. So far that has turned out to be a lucky name! Cam actually now resides with Dustin in the beautiful coastal town of Arecibo along the northern coast of Puerto Rico. Dustin moved there in July 2015 with his girlfriend Laura to start their veterinary careers after they both completed veterinary school in May of 2015 at North Carolina State University (Go Wolfpack!). Cam now spends most of his days chasing geckos, lounging in the nice Caribbean sun, and running on many of the magnificent beaches around Puerto Rico! Lucky dog!
Dottie is Dr. Orr's special dog. She is a border collie mix. Dottie was brought to the animal hospital in January 2013 by a good Samaritan who found her wondering in the streets. Since Dr. Orr has a special love of border collies, he decided to bring her home to his house. Dottie is a loving member of the family but also is a good, protective watch dog when unknown sounds occur. However, she is shy around strangers or new objects that appear in her environment! Dottie loves being outside in the yard no matter what the weather but loves to end the day on the living room couch with Mom & Dad.
My name is Hunter. I was born in 2007 and live with the Aschenbrenner family. My favorite thing to do is lay around under the covers of my familiar beds. I also love to steal the food from the other dogs & cat in the house. When I really feel playful, I will run through an open door or dig a hole under the fence & go to visit the neighbor's bird feeder, eat the horses' grain or roll in the great smelling stuff in the pasture! I also love to chase rabbits (I am a beagle, after all!)
Jag belongs to Dr. & Paula Orr. He actually is their son Joshua's cat. Josh chose Jag out of a group of kittens because he was very playful and didn't have a tail! Jag is a manx cat. Manx cats originated on the Isle of Man, off the coast of Great Britain, among a population of cats whose common ancestry sprang from the same roots as the British Shorthair. A spontaneous mutation occurred at some point several hundred years ago, which created kittens born without the vertebrae that form the tail of normal cats. With the passage of centuries and due to the isolation of the cats from outside breeding, the taillessness eventually became a common characteristic among the Isle of Man cats, because the mutated gene is a dominant trait. Jag loves to spend all day outside and then come in for dinnertime where he usually spends the rest of the night inside. He desires to have his food "fluffed" before he eats it and will usually meow what sounds like "now" when he needs it done! Jag definitely loves people and his dog companions.
Mack is a 3 year old small Chihuahua mix found by a client 2 years ago. He was hiding in a ditch, thin, covered with fleas and had a very large bullet hole in his stomach. Although his injury was huge, he was still in good spirits and had a strong will to live. He caught Barb's heart as well as the rest of the staff, and with 2 surgeries, we were able to repair his wound, using a piece of common screen door screen. The screen was sewn into his stomach to hold his intestines in place. Then Mack endured bandaging the area twice daily for 6 weeks. He pulled through this awful ordeal and has been living the good life ever since. He comes to the animal hospital every day with Barb and lives a happy life chasing squirrels, sleeping in beds and barking at horses.
Randi is a little petite feline who belongs to Paula, our office manager. One dark winter night, Dr. Orr & Paula's son, Josh, looked over at the back glass door and saw not only Jag, his cat, but another very badly undernourished and scared gray cat standing at the door looking in. When he opened the door, Jag came in but the gray cat ran off. However, the next night, she was back again with Jag looking in the back door. Once again she ran off. The next afternoon, Paula saw her in their driveway and took a bowl of cat food out to the back porch. Then she sat down in their porch swing. Within a few minutes, the gray cat came up on the porch and ate the food. Then within just a couple of more minutes, the gray cat jumped up in Paula's lap and began rubbing her face against Paula's face. That evening, the door was opened, Randi ran in and jumped up on the couch to enjoy the rest of the night. She now spends most of her time inside the house when her family is home even though she has 12 acres available to enjoy. Randi also loves her favorite dog friend Flash and often encourages him to lick her face and ears. In fact, when Flash and Dottie go outside, Randi runs right behind them to go with them.
Tilly is a 12 year old Golden Retriever born in 2003 in a cozy family room in New Hampshire. She is very friendly and feels it's her job in life to greet people with a wiggle and a wag. She has learned to pose like a pro for pictures and has had enough pictures taken to make four calendars. She earned her CBC (Canine Good Citizen) certificate and is allowed to visit nursing homes and hospitals as a therapy dog. Her hobbies are modeling, swimming and eating. NOTE: Tilly went over the rainbow bridge December 9, 2015. She is sorely missed but will forever be our SUPER MODEL and friend to all!!
Tilly is a 12 year old Golden Retriever born in 2003 in a cozy family room in New Hampshire. She is very friendly and feels it's her job in life to greet people with a wiggle and a wag. She has learned to pose like a pro for pictures and has had enough pictures taken to make four calendars. She earned her CBC (Canine Good Citizen) certificate and is allowed to visit nursing homes and hospitals as a therapy dog. Her hobbies are modeling, swimming and eating. NOTE: Tilly went over the rainbow bridge December 9, 2015. She is sorely missed but will forever be our SUPER MODEL and friend to all!!
I am a Bernese Mountain Dog/Poodle Mix or you can just call me Bernedoodle!
I will fill your heart again!
Captain Major in command!
Big tough guy, I am!
Would somebody get me a dab of hair gel, please?
I Believe I am in Charge!
I am growing - 10 pounds in 3 weeks!
Franklin All Grown Up!
I am rescued - yeh!!
I am absolutely too, too, too cute!!
Visiting my pediatrician is exhausting!
I'm awake now (and I've grown)!
Snow anybody?
Look at me ladies - I looking good!
I'm ready for a good pond to jump in!
Where's my Scarlett??


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Climate change is in our hands: 'Cowspiracy' review
December 16, 2015
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews
Over the weekend, Chico's intimate local theater, the Pageant, played one of the most exhilarating and frightening movies I've ever seen. "Cowspiracy" was similar to 2006's "An Inconvenient Truth," but it also criticizes Al Gore's presentation of global warming. "An Inconvenient Truth," as previou...


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Monday's Motivation
SunglassesShop.com Review & Giveaway
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I used them on Saturday for my first post surgery run…and they did not bounce, jiggle or otherwise move from my face. They are, in short, perfect for running. Typically I don't like to run while wearing sunglasses, but these wrap around style glasses have changed my opinion!
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Do The Hustle
Great news! I can begin running in 1 short week and I have already decide on my next big race and my 6th half marathon! The Santa Hustle Half Marathon at Cedar Point! I will be running this race with my best friend, Michele, who I have already run 3 half marathons with. She is the best and offers great motivation and support!
Other than my awesome running news I am planning my first Thanksgiving at our house with Jeff's family. Normally, this holiday is spent with my husband and my brother, but with Karl having moved away from me (no doubt because he loved me too much) and the kids spending the holiday with their mom…I was all set to cook my ass off all day for just me and Jeff. While that is all well and good, I realized that we should invite Jeff's family over, you know, since I would be cooking anyways…and other than cooking for my family for many, many years, I have never cooked this meal for anyone outside of my family. I have to say that I am terribly excited and only a touch nervous!
My Bo is doing fabulously…he has been a fixture in my life for just over a year now and I couldn't be happier. Bo is such a great friend and family member to me. He is my #1 cuddle buddy and he doesn't seem to bother being in our lives at all. Plus, he's super cute and loves to give an abundance of kisses.
Otherwise, I am just counting down the minutes until I can go for my first run….
Monday's Motivation
Monday's Motivation
This applies to me in every way since I just had my 5th knee surgery last Monday and this was one of the first things I asked when I woke up. I must know when I can run again!
I love that this happens…this is why I track how far I run and how fast I run…then I can always see the improvements!
And this one was just too much fun to leave out today, not motivational in any way but freaking hilarious none the less.
The weekend randoms
After taking the week to recover after Homecoming and the busiest fall at work since I started at the U, I am finally feeling refreshed. I spent some quality time with my Bo and spent a great night having dinner with my grandparents before they jet off to Florida for the winter.
I have the weekend to clean up the house and get some laundry done and maybe pre-make some dinners for the kids and Jeff but then Monday is the day. Monday is knee surgery #5 day. I have had all 5 surgeries on my right knee. When I was 15 I hurt my knee playing some off season soccer. I ended up hyper-extending my knee, twisting it and tearing quite a few things in the process. When my knee swelled up to the size of my soccer ball and the ambulance got there, I knew I had done some damage. 4 surgeries, 4 half marathons and 1 marathon later I am having some trouble straightening my leg. There is something blocking my knee from even straightening so I am walking with a mega limp right now. I am totally ready for my surgery on Monday. Sure, I am nervous but I am ready to walk normally again.
Other than that I am also worried that I may not be able to run anymore. I know I shouldn't think the worst, but now that I have fallen in love with running I feel like I would have such a huge whole in my life. But, should I be able to run again…I am going to run a spring marathon. Go big or go home. I want to take the proper time to train and rehab, but I think that I can beat my time from my first marathon…I know I can.
Even though I have not been able to run in the past month, I am doing a great job at losing weight so far. I have lost over 6# and I am on my way to losing 20 more!
Otherwise, life is as normal as it gets in the Kessler household.
Have a great weekend!


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The latest colorway of the Air Jordan 13 Retro hits stores this weekend.
For the 2015 Nike x Doernbecher Freestyle Series, the Air Jordan 13 Retro gets the nod. They were designed by 11-year-old John Charles, who suffers from Chron's disease. This pair comes in an emerald green, volt ice, black and dynamic pink colorway. Featuring green and black upper with volt and pink accents. A limited release, look out for them at select Nike retail locations on Saturday, November 21st, 2015. Retail is set at $225 for men's, and $180 for gradeschool sizes.
Enjoy the official images below of the "Doernbecher" Air Jordan 13 Retro DB in emerald green, volt ice, black and dynamic pink. If you're interested in picking these up when they release, check in with your local Nike store to see if they will be receiving them. Those of you looking for a pair now can, grab them from eBay here.


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2/829 Gunner Isaac Harold Plimmer – New Zealand Field Artillery
The area around what is now Plimmerton was originally known as Taupo and was populated by a number of Maori tribes, Mauaupoko, Ngati Ara, Ngati Kahungunu and Ngati Hotu. In the 1820s the Ngati Toa took control of the area which was
an important trading point and was rich in resources. The Ngatitoa chief Te Rauparaha had his main residence at Taupo Pa up until 23 July 1846. On the 23rd July 1846 he was arrested at his Pa by 200 British troops. Following the arrest and confiscation of large tracts of land in the area, Taupo Pa was deserted as Takapuwahia and Urukatika became the main Ngati Toa settlements in Porirua.
The Motuhara block, which included Taupo, was leased to European farmers and sheep grazed the area up until the 1880's. The next major development was the establishment of the Manawatu & Wellington Railway Company, a privately owned company which built a railway line from Thorndon, Wellington to Longburn, Palmerston North. A number of new settlements were created as the line opened up areas for settlement and farming. Four settlements Linton (James Linton), Shannon(George Vance Shannon), Levin (William Hort Levin) and Plimmerton (John Plimmer) were named after Directors in the Manawatu and Wellington Railway Company.
The railway arrived in Plimmerton in 1885 and the new village very quickly became a beachside holiday destination for people from Palmerston North and Wellington.
Plimmerton Railway Station (left) and Refreshment Hall (right) with crowd 1885 - possibly official opening.
One of the largest guest houses built to service the demands was Plimmer House built by Charles Plimmer, son of John Plimmer. Plimmer House was right beside the first railway station in what would later be Steyne Avenue. Many of the
older streets in Plimmerton village; Bath, Steyne, Exeter and Shrewsbury have names associated with John Plimmer's
early life in England.
Plimmerton Railway Station (extreme left) Plimmer House (Two storied building) & Refreshment Hall - 1895
Charles and Anna Matilda Plimmer had four children, Isaac Harold (1881), Charles Herbert (1885), Ella Gladys - Girlie
(1889) and Mary Kathleen - Molly (1900) the children spent time at Plimmer House and also at their grandfather's beach housein Steyne Avenue.
Isaac Harold Plimmer, the eldest son, went to Clive Quay School before
going to Wellington Collegebetween 1895-1897. Following college Isaac sat and
passed Junior Civil Servant exams in 1898 before training as a mechanical
Isaac Harold Plimmer c1900
On declaration of war on 4 August 1914 the mobilisation of New
Zealand's forces began and Isaac Harold Plimmer answered the call
and enlisted on 14 October 1914. Service records noted that at the
time of enlisting he was a Marine Engineer working at Poverty Bay for
Jeffery Pehiri. Following his enlistment Isaac was attachedto the
New Zealand Field artillery (NZFA) as 2/829 Gunner Isaac Harold Plimmer,
2nd Battery. [i]
The main body of the NZ Field Artillery Force departed New Zealand
on 16 October 1914, and arrived in Egypt in December 1914 where they
were based Zeitoun where training and reconditioning began. In March
1915 the New Zealand Field Artillery, now part of the ANZAC Corps, moved
to Alexander for embarkation for the landings at Gallipoli. The 2nd Battery was landed at ANZAC Cove 26/27th April 1915 and continued to support the infantry units through the following months.
In August 1915 preparations for a major offensive, the Battle for Chunuk Bair, had been completed. At 4:30 pm on 6 August 1915 the initial bombardment of Turkish positions started. It was during the first phase, after fierce fighting, that the Wellington Battalion captured Chunuk Bair on 8 August 1915. On the same day Gunner Plimmer wrote what would
be his final letter home. The letter contains references to 'the great fight that was in progress', that he had seen the chargeby either the Sikhs or Gukkas which had resulted in a great number of casualties to the Turks and that his battery had been in action for some time but he was proud to do his duty.[ii]
On 9 October 1915 two gunners 2/829 Isaac Harold Plimmer and 2/673 Albert Harold Griffiths were reported killed in Action.[iii]
It was after his death that the letter written in
August was sent, as requested, to his family with a note next to the address stating 'to be sent only if sender is dead'
Copy of the envelope for the 8/8/1915 letter.
On the death of his father in 1931, the contents of the letter were used in a court case to determine Isaac Harold Plimmer's last will and testament but only part of it (the first and last pages), were reproduced in court records.
The letter is addressed to 'Dear Mother and Father' and the last page reads:
"I am writing this in a hurry, things are a bit dicky, and one doesn't know when one is going to get laid out; let's
hope when it comes it will be only a temporary nature. In case it is more permanent you must not grieve too
much, for I'll be doing my duty and that is the main thing, its one little chance one has, and one has to make
the most of it. We haven't been asked to do anything very serious up to date, but this time it will be, remember
me to all my friends. I'll not be writing any farewell letters other than this. Give my love to Girlie and Mollie and
to yourselves, love and good-bye. I can't thank you sufficiently for all you have done for me, and this is but the
little I can
give in return.
Dad will fix my affairs. I would like him, however, to arrange what I posses to be divided equallybetween, himself, mother, Girlie and Mollie.[iv]
Good Bye
Love to All
Your affectionate son
Isaac Harold Plimmer
2nd Battery NZFA
2/829 Gunner Isaac Harold Plimmer, 2nd Battery, New Zealand Field Artillery is remembered on the memorial at Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli and at the Wellington College War Memorial .
Isaac Plimmer's parents received from the New Zealand Government his death plaque, Commemorative Scroll and the 1914-1915 Star, British War and Victory medals.
Commemorative Plaque (Death Penny) Isaac Harold Plimmer Commemorative Scroll
3/829 Gunner Isaac Harold Plimmer's medals
1914 - 1915 Star
British War Medal
Victory Metal
World War One medals are enscribed either around the rim or on the back of the medals with the recipient's
sedrial number, rank at the time of the award, initial and surname and also the service in 3/829 Gnr I H Plimmer this
is NZEF.
Archway Archives New Zealand - Military Records: 3/829 Gunner Isaac Harold Plimmer
Archway Archives New Zealand - probate records (1931) Isaac Harold Plimmer NZ AAOM 6029 718/49167
Porirua City Council - History of Porirua Villages
1885 Plimmerton Railway Station - Alexander Turnbull
1895 Plimmer House - Pataka
pre 1914 Isaac Harold Plimmer - Wellington College
Last letter from Gallipoli - Archives New Zealand (Charles Plimmer papers)
Commemorative Plaque - Allan Dodson
Commeorative Scroil - Allan Dodson
Gunner Plimmer's medals - Allan Dodson
Background New Zealand Artillery in action at Gallipoli - Alexander Turnbull
[i] Archway Archives New Zealand - Military Records: 2/829 Gunner Isaac Harold Plimmer,
[ii] 1931 Probate Records; Isaac Harold Plimmer; Archives
[iii] 1924 NZEF Roll of Honour 1914 - 1919
[iv] 1931 Probate Records; Isaac Harold Plimmer; Archives
New Zealand Field Artillery moves up to the front - France 1917


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Acne scarring and large open pores can be quite demoralising in a society obsessed with physical appearance, which is why we decided to see if fractional laser could actually help reduce the appearance of acne pitting and scarring.
The Fractional CO2 laser works by treating mainly atrophic scars by creating primary healing in the dermis – which in turn causes more collagen to be produced. This in effect pushes up under-filled scars to form a shallower scar depth, which makes scars look less obvious. On average, a patient would require between three to six treatments, depending on the severity of their scarring.
Fractional CO2 lasers are not limited to treating acne scarring, in fact, they can also be used for tightening pores, reducing fine lines, lightening the skin and rejuvenating the skin.
Dr. Kelvin Chua of SL Clinic began the session by assessing the state of our skin and the depth of scarring, after which his nurse applied a layer of numbing cream on our whole face. After 30 minutes the treatment commenced.
Dr. Chua paid special attention to the deeper scars around our cheeks and forehead. The sensation was akin to that of many little ant bites; quick sharp but bearable pain, especially around the eye area due to the thinness of the skin. The session minus the numbing cream took only 20-25 minutes.
After the session was over, the nurses applied a liberal amount of moisturiser to the reddened skin and the doctor advised us that we should keep the skin hydrated and protected from any sun exposure and under no circumstance were we to pick at the scabs. We were also advised to avoid using any of our usual skincare products for the first two days and were given a complimentary moisturiser for that time, after which we were allowed to resume using our own products of choice.
When we left the clinic, our face felt very hot with a burning sensation which lasted an hour or two. Expect some discomfort on the first night, but after that, its smooth sailing.
On the first two days, our face was very red and tender, which is why we suggest that you do this procedure on a Friday, so you have the weekend to recover from the redness. By the third day, the redness has lessened and the tenderness was gone and we were able to go back to work. By the fourth day the redness had completely subsided, but we did have some scabbing. By the fifth day our skin had all but recovered, so expect a down time of around five days, depending upon your skin type and condition.
Would we do this again? The answer is yes. Being able to reduce the appearance of our acne scarring in a non-surgical and affordable way is worth the minor discomfort that we had to bear with.


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Neil Young Discography Parts Ten & Eleven - Journey Through The Past (1972), Time Fades Away (1973)
In the months following the wake of the release of Harvest and it's huge success, Neil decided that it was time to document his current activities and to cast an eye back on his past. The result was a film and soundtrack that to this day is still pretty much unknown to the majority of Neil fans, and even unseen/heard my some of the bigger ones. Journey Through The Past was a film made up of performances (of Neil solo, CSNY and Buffalo Springfield), tour footage, Song Remains The Same style narrative clips, studio footage and a vast amount of stoned monologues from Neil and pals. I'm not sure if it even got a nationwide release, most reports suggest that it only reached campus cinemas; the majority view being that it was a complete mess. Looking back on it now however, it works rather well. Yes it's sickeningly hippy, and those narrative sequences are awful, but overall Neil turns out to be a pretty sharp editor, creating a film that reflects the zeitgiest and plays out a lot like Jem Cohen's tremendous Fugazi film Instrument in its use of found footage, jump cut and montage. So yes, Journey sank like a stone, is still without a DVD release, and it's soundtrack, a double album released in November 1972, is one of only two Neil albums to still be unreleased on CD. Let's have a listen!
We start with a very fine TV studio recording of the Springfield playing For What It's Worth and Mr Soul, and it's very odd to hear Ed Sullivan style screaming from the audience for a band who wouldn't seem to fit into that cliche. However the annoying thing is that this is a mimed performance, which is something rather unnecessary to have when most Neil fans probably already owned the song; but then I guess it is a soundtrack and it would be unrealistic not to include it. Next up is Rock & Roll Woman, another television performance and yeeees it's a mime job again. Not exactly the band's fault, and the clips of them being presented certainly add to the mood of nostalgia. After that we get some stuff that's worth our money; three CSNY songs recorded at the Fillmore East in 1970. They're beautiful recordings, the guitars picked up really nicely, and the versions of Ohio and Southern Man are both absolutely vicious, with some rather great guitar duelling throughout.
Neeext in line are three GREAT outtakes from the Harvest sessions featuring Neil and the Stray Gators which for me are really the highlights of the record. There's a snappy version of Are You Ready For The Country, followed by a rather annoying dialogue track from the film that we can ignore, and theeen two SUPERB outtakes of Alabama and Words, both notable for different reasons. First up Alabama is very much a work in progress, breaking down half way through for Neil to suggest some vocal melodies. There's also a fade out section near the end with a nice historical soundbite before the song bounces back in to finish. Really interesting and we can only hope more of this sort of thing is unearthed when the Archives come out. Words is notable because it's so long! And so good! 16 minutes of it in fact, drawn out, loping and beautiful. Lordy it's great, in fact it almost makes me think that all the criticisms I have of this record should just be forgotten.
Unforrrrtunately that's all the great stuff over with! Side four is packed with non-Neil rubbish (choirs singing, hippies talking, and, um, a Beach Boys song), with the only Neil represented being the beautiful Soldier, which at this time was unreleased, but which would later be included on Neil's legendary double history album Decade some years later. So overall, not an amazing film or record, faulty in a lot of places, but the good bits are so good that they're both worth searching out. If you want to see some clips from the film, check out this post from your oooonly source for Neil news, Thrashers Wheat.
Neil Young - Alabama (outtake)
Neil Young - Words (outtake)
There's a very famous Neil quote that runs something like; "The success of Harvest and Heart Of Gold had put me right in the middle of the road. So I decided to head for the ditch". Thus begins one of the interesting periods in Neil's history, in which he made an effort to do exactly as he felt, even if it meant not making any money. Now this could be said to be pretty pretentious, as if to say his heart wasn't really in Harvest, but I believe the quote above was made in retrospect, and that at the time a combination of having just made a very mellow album, Crazy Horse's Danny Whitten's continuing descent into heroin addiction and the fact that he was embarking on his largest ever tours and seeing the effect the money men were having on his and CSNY's careers meant that these albums were pretty inevitable. Time Fades is very curious because it's a live album containing only previously unreleased songs, reflecting Neil's quote, "I was becoming more interested in an audio verite approach than satisfying the public demands for a repetion of Harvest." Along with Journey, it's the only Neil album not to have been released on CD, which is something of a tragedy in my opinion; it's probably one of my favourite Neil LPs, extremely pure and moody and intense.
We open with the title track, which soundwise is similar to some of the more rollicking tunes on Gold Rush, but lyrically is quite different, with a far closer focus on touring, drug problems, wasted lives and indeed time fading away. The hopefulness of CSNY's more hippieish songs seems to now be tempered with a feeling of betrayal, of the hippie dream betrayed. It's rather a pissed off/melancholic track, basically. The album as a whole has a very nice sound to it; good instrument definition, and a very strong live feel to it (because everyone knows there are a ton of live albums that sound nothing like a band playing live!). Journey Through The Past is a song that had been in Neil's repertoire for a while by this point, but it fits into this record really well; with references to 'going back to Canada' and as the title says, the past. It's not one of the best songs of the period, but it's still a goodun'. Yonder Stands The Sinner is a very nice Stonesy shuffle with some great guitar work, and a very edgey, unhinged aspect to the vocals. If the Replacements had recorded Hootenanny around in '73, they'd have sounded a bit like this.
LA is a nice song; doesn't start well, but once it hits the chorus it's just great; especially Ben Keith's beautiful lap steel licks. The lyrics are nice too, very snarky. Good stuff. Love In Mind is the album's best ballad and maybe it's best song. Fucking hell it's good. This was always the first song I played to Neil fans who'd never heard it. Luckily it's now available to all and sundry on the recent live album, but I really like this version; it sounds a bit more fragile, and fits the overall tone of the record really well. Short but infinitely sweet! Don't Be Denied is one of the better long songs on the album. It sounds a little unsure of itself; as if it was in its very earliest stages, but the words are pretty much down and they're really what drive the passion in the music. It's a sort of desperate 'I always wanted to be a musician and now i'm here it's all a bit odd' sort of thing, and although I usually find 'a musician's life is so hard' sympathy songs pretty pathetic, the skeletal sound of this one really works. It really sounds like there's no crowd there at all... as if everyone has abandoned Neil in one fell swoop, and so it goes on for quite a while, but that doesn't seem to matter; it works because Neil is carrying on despite the silence.
The Bridge is maybe the most underrated song on the album; lovely harmonica, maybe a little underdeveloped melody-wise, but it has that solitary, scared sound that makes so many of Neil's romantic songs so intense and affecting for folks like us. Now Last Dance, like Denied, is a total fuck you song. Loud and charging and GREAT. Eight minutes of fantasticness. Sad and yet determined, for me it's perfect in just about every way. The piano and lap steel are great additions, and in fact every member of the band contributes a hell of a lot, showing that The Gators could rock live almost as much as the Horse. In conclusion it's an album that i've put on a hundred times and never been bored, an important part of Neil's history, and proof of how personal expression is often best heard when an audience is starting to ignore the person making the noise.
Overall the TFA tour was somewhat of a disaster; crowds wanted Harvest; Neil was drinking far too much, getting pissed off; having sound problems. Mental instability and drunkenness are on the edge of every song, and thats kind of what makes the album so enjoyable. His next studio album would be his darkest yet (how's that for a tease!)
Neil Young - LA (live)
Neil Young - Last Dance (live)


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[BOOK REVIEW: This Is Awkward by Sammy Rhodes]
Perhaps it is a good thing (or, maybe not) that I have never heard of Sammy Rhodes and his @prodigalsam twitter troubles before reading his book "This Is Awkward." I think it was a good thing.
Last week, I started and finished reading his book.
- Honest. Because the whole idea behind the book is to show "How Life's Uncomfortable Moments Open the Door to Intimacy and Connection," Sammy doesn't hide behind a veil when it comes to rough points of his life.
- Funny. While his twitter adventure was a disaster, he is actually funny (even if in a slightly self-deprecating manner at times). I laughed out loud when he described his wedding – his wife really does love him if she actually got married to that "offspring of a hot dog and a raccoon" 😀
- Deep. I have highlighted quite a few quotes. While he doesn't get deep into theology, he says things that are somewhat so obvious that we forget about them altogether.
- Easy to read. His main writing experience is writing for his blog and it shows. Like I said, I got through the book quite quickly (and my reading time is limited to 22-minute-long metro rides to and from work.)
- There's a lot for introverts. Even a guide to survival at a party 🙂
Bottomline: I enjoyed it. Granted, I would take away some of the details he'd share in the beginning of each part, but some of those were good too.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."


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Jul 19, 2007
Photo by Jeff Leo
Remembering an Iraqi interpreter.
Naming illegals.
Map of the world, and how we see.
Vanishing maps and remembered spaces.
Lie for truth?
Drug lords considered killing editor.
A 65-song history of protest music.
Jill Greenburg's photos of crying children.
Typewritter may have belonged to Ernie Pyle.
Criticism of Greenburg.
Papers to advertise on front page.
A short history of crime reporting.
The use of color in movie pictures.
The Berlin art scene, what it was and what it is.
"Southerners are fascinated by almost anything in ruins, be it graveyards, mansions, barns, or cars, and our literature reflects that fascination."
50 years of On the Road, The Road.
The psychology of fonts and the changed graphology.
The typography of onomonopias.
The failure of the British novelists.
The argument for keeping a name.
Economic breakdown of a Harry Potter book
20 ways to enjoy rain.
Ratzinger's effect on current Catholicism.
Vatican affirmation of the Catholic Church as the only true church.
What does the Vatican document mean?
Atlanta Baptists pick women pastor.
Woman takes pulpit of McDonough Ga. church.
Christianity in mime.
First generation of K.C. one percenters die off.
Reward offered in tombstone vandalism.
Mustang Ranch reopens.
Designing the New Yorker, 1 and 2.
The 'Freegans' adherence to late capitalism.
Interview with John Carter Cash.
A history of protest music.
Magazine postal rates to be brutal.
The vinyl re-resurgance.
New machine playing broken records.
The ranch of the malcontents.
Carny documentation.
Retrofitting the cigarette machine.
Were Russell Kirk's principles really Neocoservative?
What about the Greens, 2008?
Anarcho-Capitalists: Pirates (from, of course, a Hillsdale grad).
Muslim ghosts, or, the New Orientalism.
Tintin, boy detective, ruled 'adult.'
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Gearing up for Earth Hour in about 90 minutes tonight means not reading rejections, at least temporarily. The tally so far: 3 and counting.
I'm not going to obsess, I promise. But I am going to keep a running tally on ye olde sidebar. Hoping for good news one of these days, and meanwhile preparing to turn off the lights and computer. Maybe I'll go sit with the outside cats for a while and enjoy the sunset.
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CAMDEN TOWN HALL, JUDD STREET (east side)
Mr Steve Kirkland
Date Photographed:
02 April 2006
Date listed:
19 April 1996
Date of last amendment:
19 April 1996
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798-1/90/1752 Camden Town Hall
See under: Camden Town Hall JUDD STREET.
798-1/90/1752 (East side)
19/04/96 Camden Town Hall
Includes: Camden Town Hall EUSTON ROAD.
Town hall. 1934-7. By AJ Thomas. Exterior clad in Portland
stone ashlar over a steel frame on all 4 fronts.
EXTERIOR: 3 main storeys. Channelled base, with plinth.
Keystones over entrances carved by WCH King.
Judd Street front: wings of 5 windows width, each with central
aedicule and windows with alternating rhythm of channelled and
unchannelled surrounds on first floor; projecting centre over
entrances of three windows width with giant Corinthian order
consisting of outer pilasters and inner attached columns
rising to a full pediment embedded in raised attic with
pitched roof.
Euston Road front: 23 windows width, with wings of 5 windows
width as in Judd Street and centre on the model of the Place
de la Concorde with projecting pedimented pavilions as in
centre of Judd Street front over subsidiary entrances flanking
seven bays with giant Corinthian columns, and raised attic
with pitched roof over whole centre. Tonbridge Street front:
23 windows width, with slightly recessed centre and raised
attic of 13 windows width with pitched roof.
East front: with single-storey ground-floor projection
including side entrances on flanks, 3 round-arched windows on
first floor in centre rising through second storey, and raised
central attic of 3 windows width with pitched roof.
INTERIOR: Judd Street entrance with black and white marble
floor and deep-beamed ceiling. Main balustraded toplit
staircase of white marble with dark marble pilasters and
variegated marble panels on walls, branching and leading to
Members' Lobby on first floor with polished marble Corinthian
columns and variegated marble panels. First-floor corridors
panelled throughout to impost level and plaster-vaulted in
manner of London County Hall (qv Lambeth). Council Chamber in
centre of building toplit, rectangular with side lobbies under
galleries and giant Corinthian pilasters, oak-panelled to high
level with plain frieze over and horseshoe arrangement of oak
seating. Along Euston Road front at first-floor level, Mayor's
Parlour oak-panelled to full height, lugged and pedimented
doorcases and fine marble fireplace with burnished steel
grate; Chief Executive's Room panelled to full height in
Norfolk cedar with good fireplace; good panelled committee
rooms. Assembly Hall on ground floor entered from Tonbridge
Street, with foyer at south end, stage at north end with
proscenium arch, deep south gallery and narrower west gallery
communicating with Council Chamber.
Light-fittings, fixtures and furniture throughout of a high
standard, especially on first floor, and presumably largely
designed by AJ Thomas.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Camden Town Hall was designed as St Pancras
Town Hall by AJ Thomas, a former assistant of EL Lutyens, the
influence of whose Classical style pervades the building.
Thomas designed several housing schemes for St Pancras Borough
Council from 1924 onwards.
(Architect and Building News: 25 June 1937: London; The
Builder: 9 July 1937: London; The Building: July 1937).


text: What a great birthday month I had. Started out in Turks & Caicos for Josh's birthday then Tc's my bffs birthday in Jamaica and now my birthday in beautiful Miami.My husband took me to, two of Miami's exclusive hottest spots. We had an amazing dinner at the Matador restaurant inside the Edition hotel and after dinner we had a great time dancing the night away at the opulent Faena hotel. As a surprise my husband got me a Rolls Royce to enjoy and that I did! Then two days later it was my beautiful Dolls turn to celebrate my birthday. They took me out for an amazing dinner at Tampano in Fortlauderdale. The most delicious mussels ever! We drank and laughed then partied the night away in South Beach. I finished my birthday month out with a outrageous birthday dinner at my family's home. My sister-in-law made me a yummy haitian cuisine. And my adorable niece made my favorite desert, rice crispy desert. I had one memorable birthday! 25 looks good on me😜!


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What is now the nursery was originally Lee's office. Once we cleared everything out, we were left with a standard 4-wall bedroom with 2 windows and builder-beige walls (although the room does have a nice big walk-in closet). Since the room was so normal and humdrum, I knew I wanted to add some sort of architectural interest. We went over lots of options (an accent wall with whitewashed wood planks, beadboard, etc.) but finally settled on board and batten and crown molding.
A few befores/durings:
Lee installed the board and batten and crown molding in a weekend. The board and batten seemed to be pretty easy to install, but it was the 2-3 coats of white paint needed that tried his patience. And crown molding is ALWAYS a nightmare. But it got done and I think it adds so much to the room.
So let's dive right in shall we??
As you know, I decided on gray and baby pink for the color scheme. It was really important to me to get the pinks correct, as they can vary widely. The biggest splurges in the room (besides the furniture) were the bedding and curtains, and that was mostly because Serena & Lily and RH Baby & Child got the pinks *just right* and I wasn't able to find anything anywhere else that was as perfect.
Since the curtains were a splurge, there was no way I could afford 4 panels, so I was determined to get by with 2 instead. The panels are HUGE -- 50 inches wide, and our windows are only 37 inches wide, so I knew one panel could easily cover the whole window when closed. At first I thought I wanted to have a tailor slice the panels down the middle so I'd have two panels for each window, but the thought of cutting into them terrified me. Once they arrived, we tried the side-swept look and I actually liked it even better. They are lined with blackout lining, so hopefully it will be nice and dark to make for some good sleeping!
So blessed with talented friends who made Ava this homemade blanket and quilt. The shadow box on the right is Lee's baby spoons and fork (and baby pic!).
This little chair has been handed down for years in Lee's family. Since his nephew Brett was the last to own it, it was bright red with teddy bear/sports fabric. The crib bedding came in a really nice fabric bag (same fabric as the crib sheet) so I used that to reupholster the seat and Lee painted it gray with leftover wall paint. So this was a nice zero dollar project!
A pretty light fixture was really important to me. This chandelier by Ikea was such a great price that I tasked my aunt who lives in Charlotte to buy it for me and bring it when she came to visit (thanks Lori!). When we took down the old boob light that was in the room, it left a ring on the ceiling, so Lee eventually ended up having to repaint the whole ceiling. He was not happy, but I think it was well worth it!
Of course, no room is ever "finished." Some of the tweaks that might come down the road are:
- A lamp (probably a floor lamp near the glider). This will likely be a necessity for nighttime feedings.
- I'd love to change out the knobs on the dresser, but haven't found the right ones at the right price. I'm thinking clear glass knobs, but since I'll need 6, that rules out the ones that are $10-15 a pop. Home Depot and Lowe's have some reasonable options, but they're plastic instead of glass and therefore feel pretty cheap.
- I thought originally that I wanted an area rug in here, but now I'm thinking maybe it doesn't need it? If I happened to run across the perfect one though...
- I'll probably eventually put something on the blank wall over the dresser. Maybe some shelves or more artwork.
I am so happy with how the room turned out, and hope Ava will love it too!
Source list:
- Gray paint: Porpoise by Behr
- Chandelier: Ikea Kristaller chandelier
- Crib: Pottery Barn Kids Kendall crib in Simply White
- Bedding: Colette collection from Serena & Lily
- Sleep Sheep: Pottery Barn Kids
- Hamper: Pottery Barn Kids
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow print in custom colors: Etsy seller sugarfresh
- Don't Worry print: Etsy seller rawartletterpress
- White frames: Target
- Diaper pail: Ubbi pail in gray
- Ava coat hanger: gift
- Dresser: Bonavita Peyton
- Wire basket: Container Store
- Changing pad cover: Carter's pink dot from Babies 'R' Us
- Glider: Best Chairs Quinn glider (color: Pumice)
- Ottoman: white Moroccan pouf from Overstock.com
- Pink giraffe stroller blanket: Pottery Barn Kids
- Curtains: Restoration Hardware Baby & Child, lined cotton canvas panels in Petal
- Curtain rods and rings: Martha Stewart for Home Depot
- Curtain holdbacks: Bed Bath & Beyond
- Monogram: Medium (14") wooden monogram from Etsy seller charminglittlenest
- Bookcase: Target
- To The Moon frame and monogrammed brush/comb set: gifts
- Pink galvanized pail: Pottery Barn kids
- Closet dividers: Sugarbooger children's closet dividers from Amazon
I've received lots of emails and comments regarding the board and batten, so I wanted to provide a little more information.
The room is approximately 11' x 11'. The boards (horizontal pieces) are 1x6's and the battens (vertical pieces) are 1x3's. The battens are approximately 16.5 inches apart. The total height is 59", from the floor to the top of the board, including our original baseboards. We decided to keep the original baseboards, and angled the bottom of the battens slightly so the transition to the baseboard wouldn't be too abrupt. We used a nail gun to nail the pieces in places, caulked the nail holes and sanded them, caulked around the sides of the boards and battens, and then painted everything (including our original beige walls) with white semigloss paint. (Please note: when I say "we," I mean "my husband.")
We referenced several different board and batten blog tutorials to come up with a plan that worked for our room. If you need more information, google "board and batten DIY" and you'll find lots of step-by-step tutorials. Hope this helps!


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Prior to joining The Findling Law Firm, Adrienne attended Wayne State University where she graduated in 2000 with honors. Thereafter she attended Wayne State University Law School, where she was a member of Moot Court.
From 2002-2004, Ms. Darr served as a judicial intern for the Hon. Antonio Viviano of the Macomb County Circuit Court. Adrienne has been with The Findling Law Firm since 2003 and was admitted to the State of Bar of Michigan in 2004.
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Dover, Florida
Positive since 1988
I was diagnosed in 1988, with a 225 T-cell count. I was told I had two years to live. I laughed and said, "OK! Whatever. I'll see you when you retire."
Since then, I never let anything stop me. I got involved in politics, ran for office and went to a political convention. I also became a licensed hairdresser and owned my own Gay Pride/leather store. I received my associate's degree in computer information systems. I became an ordained minister, radio personality and published author. I founded my own church. I lost a partner of almost 18 years. I met someone else, fell in love, became a yoga instructor and got married. I am now living in Costa Rica and hope to open up a yoga retreat center.
Not bad for someone who was told he had only about two years to live.
What three adjectives best describe you?
Brave. Faithful. Kind.
What is your greatest achievement?
Living life to the fullest.
What is your greatest regret?
Maybe I could have done more for my partner who died.
What keeps you up at night?
My husband. We're still on our honeymoon.
If you could change one thing about living with HIV, what would it be?
I wouldn't change anything. Living with HIV made me who I am today.
What is the best advice you ever received?
Live life to the fullest and with no regrets.
What person in the HIV/AIDS community do you most admire?
No one particular person. I admire all people with HIV who decide to continue living their lives as if nothing matters.
What drives you to do what you do?
God's mission for me.
What is your motto?
Tomorrow is never tomorrow, for it is always today.
If you had to evacuate your house immediately, what is the one thing you would grab on the way out?
My pets.
If you could be any animal, what would you be? And why?
A dog, so I could still protect those that I love and get my belly rubbed as a reward.


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Dear Diary,
Is winter really gone? Is it really time to ditch my winter wear? Come to think of it, I never got to wear my winter coats...it's been a strange winter in California for sure. I'm kicking off this warmer weather with my new friend, she's a little stubborn, very black and white, slightly narrow minded, but full of strong personality. Yup, this pin stripped skirt has a funny shape but I love the structure and sharpness. She's my type of girl!
Top: Theory
Skirt: Banana Republic
Booties: Manolo Blahnik
Clutch: VBH


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Topic: Strata - Twin Creeks
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Twin Creeks is situated immediately south of Beach Two. Its southern impassable bluff leads around to White Cliffs. Twin Creeks consists of high cliffs composed of embedded mudstones and sandstones. The top layer consists of yellow/brown material that is derived from sand and volcanic ash. Two creeks drain into the main beach area from opposite directions. That is, from the north and the south. At the northern end the land is slumping down to the beach. Where the northern creek exits onto the beach there is a substantial, permanent debris field that primarily consists of flotsam logs and stones.
In the middle of the Twin Creeks area, the main beach curves landward to form a loose horseshoe type cove. This cove is bounded at its northern and southern end by two creeks – hence the name, Twin Creeks. The land between these two creeks is quite low lying and suffers from significant erosion. The northern section of Twin Creeks consists of high cliffs, as does the southern section of Twin Creeks. Both ends are bounded by high, impassable bluffs.
Another unique feature of Twin Creeks are the remains of fossilized tree trunks located in the beach and on occasion, being disgorged from land on the seaward side of the northern creek. This particular section of land is slumping down towards the beach and is a highly active erosion hotspot.
9 December 2003
Upon arrival at Twin Creeks, the first thing I noticed was a number of stark tree trunks that thrust up sharply from the beach. They were a very dark brown colour and obviously different from the bleached driftwood that had accumulated where the northern and southern creeks entered the beach.
The other main difference was that the fossilized trees were well and truly anchored in the sand whereas the other logs and driftwood were all topside.
8 February 2004
PHO2008-659, 661 (Examples only)
29 February 2004
These two images taken during the third storm of the Super-Storm trilogy, show part of the beached log area and creek at the northern end of Twin Creeks. (The landward side of the cliffs).
6 November 2005
As the beach level appeared to be quite low, a lot of the ancient tree remains were exposed. One tree remnant that was closest to the water had some nice green algae growing on it. The fossilized trees were all dark brown/black in colour and very hard.
Photo PHO2008-1482 shows part of the northern creek and the permanent debris field leading onto the inner cove part of Twin Creeks.
27 October 2007
The 'rock' in the foreground on the beach is actually the remains of a fossilized tree trunk. Note the small mussels growing on it.
9 March 2008
On the hillside up from the arch, another smallish slip now accompanied the massive slip that had been present for some months. At the base of the large slip was the remains of a huge tree trunk. This was, like the fossilized counterparts embedded in the beach, very dark in colour. Possibly due to its size and weight, once a certain amount of surrounding fill had been sluiced away, then it was free to tumble to the bottom of the slip. This too was perhaps part of an ancient forest.
The presence of an ancient tree that originated from high above sea level, plus trees embedded in the sand in the same location, could perhaps be indicators of twin events that occurred in the same time period. Namely, sea level rise and volcanic activity. Unfortunately, I didn't physically check to see if it was stone-like in structure or brittle like the carbonised tree remains located at Gibbs' Fishing Ledge.
Another possibility is that the trees located in the beach actually originated from land that had in the past been high above the sea. Due to slumping and retreating northwards, the land has slowly disgorged its trees onto the beach. They were perhaps destroyed in the same volcanic eruption as the trees located at Gibbs' Fishing Ledge. The few tree remains that are visible on the beach today are perhaps just the visible tips (having wicked to the surface) of a much larger tree graveyard that exists deeper down.
3 June 2008
I noticed that the lone fossilized tree trunk rising up on the southern side of the Middle Rock had even more of its trunk exposed.
12 October 2008
Between the arch and where the northern creek enters the beach, I noticed part of an ancient tree jutting up out of the sand. This was the first time I had observed this particular tree remnant. Also, the tree remnant on the southern seaward side of the Middle Rock was clearly visible. As for the Middle Rock, in PHO2011-1341, the northern prominence has taken on the appearance of an Easter Island Moi.
More material had come down from the slumping land between the arch and the northern creek.
Where the northern creek enters the beach, the usual log-jam was present, but also lots of similar sized, roundish, mostly clean stones/rocks were piled up against the bed of logs. I presumed they had been tossed up like giant grains of sand by a stroppy storm. Just as sand beaches ebb and flow at the whim of the sea, so too these larger sized cousins.
15 December 2008
I accessed the beach where the northern creek empties onto the beach. This spot which is just above the high tide mark in normal situations is usually jammed solid with logs. Today was no exception. On other occasions however, sometimes the logs are shifted further over and oversized 'pebbles' (rounded stones) are log-jammed here. I have wondered whether these stones and their larger cousins, prominent on Beach Two (but not exclusive to Beach Two), are scaled up fractal versions of sand grains. It would be interesting to see. That is, if one could weigh and measure them and see if the differences do adhere to fractal scaling.
20 April 2009
As I had to walk all the way down to Twin Creeks, I only took the panoramic camera. Due to the high sand level, no fossilized trees were visible. However, the right side of the photo shows where old logs are periodically disgorged from the slumping land that is constantly being eroded north.
On 9 March 08, I observed a massive, ancient tree trunk at the base of a large slip near the northern creek. Later on, I believed that it had gone. After looking closely at the panoramic image taken on the 20th, I am now not so sure. The large fairly pointed 'boulder' close to the arch, could be the remains of that tree trunk first observed on 9 March 08. I cannot however be sure.


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Venice Dining: Where to Eat Along the WaterfrontFood — By Jenny on October 20, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Lined with palazzos and adorned with boats of every shape and size, Venice's canals comprise one of the world's most famous and romantic sights to see. Splendid buildings adorned in Gothic and Renaissance style line the waterfront, and if you know where to look, you can find a place where you can enjoy the view while you grab a bite or a glass of vino.
The Hotel Gritti is one of the few hotels that actually sits on the waters of the Grand Canal. Complete with waterfront entrance, the hotel also has a restaurant patio where meals are served from the Club del Doge restaurant during the warmer months. Don't miss out on breakfast on the patio if you're able to get here in the morning.
Lineadombra is another restaurant with a waterfront terrace, this one floating on the Giudecca canal. A warm summer evening spent here at sunset is a wonderful experience. The food makes for a nice accompaniment to the view, with modern takes on traditional Italian seafood dishes, but it can get expensive – especially if you opt for one of the many wines on the list that are priced at several hundred euros!
A spot that's more distant from the tourist spots is Algiubagio, which overlooks the lagoon on the northern side of the city. The view of the cemetery island is spectacular, making this another great sunset spot in the warmer months. It can get cold on the water if it's not summer, though, so dress accordingly! Food and wine are similarly expensive and high in quality here, with more delicious seafood preparations and good pasta and meat courses as well.
For a less expensive dining experience, try Osteria Bancogiro. Outdoor seating in summer brings lovely views of the Grand Canal, but only a partial canal view can be seen during fall and winter. Luckily the interior has plenty of its own classic Venetian charm, so it's worth a visit any time. Be sure to make a reservation, since this place is well-known for its view and delicious food at great value. More of the regional seafood dishes are on the menu here, too, but they're executed just as well or better than more touristy places and at a fraction of the price. Values can be found on the wine list, too, so don't miss out on trying a chianti or prosecco to complement your meal.
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The quaint village of Spreyton offers a picturesque spot from which to explore the delights of Dartmoor, with easy access to both the North and East Devon coasts.
The quaint village of Spreyton, just to the north of Dartmoor, is ideally located for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders to explore the rugged wild beauty of the Dartmoor National Park.
Dartmoor, characterised by its distinctive granite tors, and rising in parts to over 2000 feet, offers a wonderful variation in landscape, from the barren remoteness of the higher moorland, to the rivers rushing over granite boulders down to deep wooded valleys and traditional farms.
The Tors are huge granite outcrops left standing after the last glacial period and it is these that are the centre of attention in the famous 10 Tors walk, which hundreds of school children compete over as part of the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
Other nearby attractions include Okehampton Golf Club, the dramatic Castle Drongo National Trust overlooking the Teign Gorge, the bustling seaside town and gateway to the Jurassic coast at Exmouth, the cathedral city of Exeter, and the picturesque North Devon clifftop town of Lynton and pretty harbour village at Lynmouth.
A holiday cottage in Spreyton offers a picturesque spot from which to explore the delights of Dartmoor, with easy access to both the North and East Devon coasts.
An enchanting 5-acre woodland garden on the edge of the Dartmoor famous for National Collections of Birch trees and Alder trees and the annual 'Mythic Garden' sculpture exhibition.
Stone Lane Gardens Chagford TQ13 8JU (T: 01647 231311)
Enjoyable excursion if you're in the area and worth an hour of your time if you enjoy looking at some interesting art pieces. The sculpture element is complimented by the woodland aspect and vice-versa and make this a more unique attraction.
October 2018
Famed as the last working water powered forge in England, Finch Foundry gives an insight into Dartmoor's industrial past. With three water wheels powering hammers, sheers and sharpening stone, this was the basis of one of the South West's most successful factories in the 1800s, and in visiting there's the opportunity to learn about the lives of the workers as well as the enterprising Finch family to which it belonged. Parking is free and there's also a shop and tea room available.
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One of the best-explained small National Trust sites we have ever visited. Unexpectedly charming, and really interesting. They managed to include this year's theme for the Trust - Women and Power .
October 2018
Overlooking the dramatic Teign Gorge, Castle Drogo is a spectacular building with a wealth of history to go with it, and beautiful gardens to explore. While it's currently undergoing a conservation project, it remains open so that you can explore and learn about it's fascinating story. Outside, discover the beautiful Lutyens-designed terraced garden with dramatic views of Dartmoor, and see the quaint miniature gardens that go with it. Beyond the castle there is the Teign Valley with its ancient gorge and magnificent wildlife, and after all that exploration there's a cafe to refuel in with a traditional Devon cream tea. Dogs are welcome.
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Interesting castle to explore, with beautiful gardens and a superb view!
June 2018
Life on Dartmoor might look like it's all sheep farming and wild swimming, but the history of it is all encompassing. In an independent museum run by a charitable trust, the Museum of Dartmoor Life is a family friendly attraction detailing 5000 years of history in this magical and mystical part of the world. Open seasonally, they have a range of activities available for children, and collections showcasing Dartmoor trades, the local military, prison and transport, as well as a reconstructed Bronze Age hut.
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On a wooded spur above River Okement, Okehampton Castle is the remains of the largest castle in Devon, one that was built soon after the Norman Conquest as a motte and bailey castle. In the 14th century it became a rather more luxurious residence to Hugh Courtenay, the Earl of Devon, but when he fell out of favour with Henry VIII, the castle fell to ruin, and the result is what you see today. When you visit, it's a chance to picnic in the grounds and walk through the woodlands nearby, taking in the scenery and the history, perhaps with the aid of an audio tour to bring it all to life. Okehampton Castle is open seasonally so do check the website for further details.
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A warm and cosy traditional 16th century inn surrounded by beautiful countryside and serving high quality pub classics accompanied by an excellent range of real ales and ciders.
The Post Inn Exeter Road, Whiddon Down, Okehampton EX20 2QT (T: 01647 231242
A stunning 12th century former monastery and manor house now a popular hotel, bar and restaurant. There are plenty of places to eat and drink with a choice of two bars and two restaurants along with a large terrace and garden with fantastic views. Choose from a lunch or evening menu with daily specials along with coffees and afternoon cream teas.
The Oxenham Arms South Zeal, Okehampton EX20 2JT (T: 01837 840244)
A friendly, atmospheric village pub and restaurant serving good home cooked food and real ales.
Taw River Inn, Sticklepath, Devon, EX20 2NW – (T: 01837 840 377)
A gourmet fine dining restaurant with lots of atmosphere, mentioned in the Michellin Guide and serving up a mouth-watering menu packed with local seasonal produce exquisitely cooked.
The Old Inn, Hillmorhayes, Drewsteignton, Exeter, EX6 6QR (T: 01647 281 276)
A traditional Dartmoor pub brimming with character along with excellent food and a fine selection of ales, wines, ciders and soft drinks.
The Drewe Arms, The Square, Drewsteignton, Exeter, EX6 6QN (01647 281 409)
Exmouth Beach is a bustling two mile stretch of golden sand at the mouth of the Exe Estuary backed by a promenade of shops and restaurants. Old meets new here, with traditional seaside donkey rides, swing boats and crazy golf alongside volley ball courts and a huge selection of modern watersports including jet skis, kite surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding and windsurfing.
If you're looking for some peace and quiet you can find that here too at the far end of the beach, where there are also some rock pools for children to explore. Exmouth is known as the gateway to the Jurassic Coast and its cliffs are teaming with fossils and geological finds. The coastline is also part of the South West Coast Path with the beach and surrounding cliffs providing some excellent long and short walks.
Dogs are welcome all year on parts of the beach and on the main beach from October to the end of April. Dog bins are provided.
A picturesque two mile pebble beach backed partly with cliffs, with plenty of space and lovely clean clear water. Along the esplanade there are beach cafes and a car park and it is only a short wander into the village for toilets, shops and pubs. Care should be taken swimming towards the eastern end of the beach where there can be strong currents due to the River Otter, and there are no lifeguard facilities.
Step back in time to a gentler age here - lovely beach, quaint little town, reminded us of Southward in Suffolk on a smaller scale - we loved it!
September 2017
A good choice for families, Instow is a pleasant sandy beach with safe swimming protected from swell by sandbanks at the mouth of the Taw estuary. There's plenty to do including kayaking and windsurfing and lots of space for children to play. There are some good café's to choose from, and the beach is easily accessible with a car park and toilets. Dogs allowed October to April.
By the small seaside town of Westward Ho! is a comparatively huge and sandy beach, extending two miles north of the town. To the north it is is backed by a pebble ridge and behind that is Northam Burrows Country Park. You can access the beach from a number of places; via steps and a slipway in Westward Ho!, or by the ridge itself. Dogs are banned from most of the beach from May to September, but they are allowed north of Sandymere all year round. There are two small car parks by the sea front and plenty of parking behind the beach in Northam Burrows Country Park. Toilets are available in various locations and there are cafes and shops close by in Westward Ho! itself. The area is popular with surfers and happily there are lifeguards on hand in the summer months as well.
Bucks Mills beach is situated in a rocky secluded cove at the bottom end of the ancient fishing village of Bucks Mills. No public toilets, no shops or other facilities, just a lovely place. Car parking is available at Bucks Mills car park EX39 5DY.
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Japance Off Saison
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A refreshing and delicate Saison inspired by flavors of France and Japan. Fermentation is achieved through the use of french ale yeast as well as sake yeast to create a light apple flavor and a subtle fruit spiciness. French hops add unique floral notes that mellow on the palate with a crisp, clean finish.
Princess Yum Yum Raspberry Kolsch
Because There Is A Pretty Pink Princess In All Of Us
We take a traditional Kolsch and ferment it with real raspberries. The result is a ruby red fruity summer ale that finishes tart and dry, perfectly thirst quenching on a hot day. 4.8% ABV.
Graham Cracker Porter
Pairs with tents and s'mores!
Like a campfire in a glass, this robust beauty has seductive notes of vanilla, smoked cedar, and mulling spices. A dark pour with mild lacing, she is a rollercoaster of lush chocolate diving into a semi-dry finish of roasted malt and biscuit. 5.6% ABV
Availability: Year Round
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Bronze Medal Specialty Beer Category 2011 Great American Beer Festival
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Incredible Pedal IPA
Made With "Pedal Power"
This American IPA greets you with lush floral, citrus, and tropical fruit on the nose. A medium bodied ale with a touch of sweetness, she will gear you up for a finish full of tangerine and grapefruit. Incredible Pedal is a hoppy beauty that takes you for a ride! 7.0% ABV
Availability: Year Round
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Pretzel Assassin Amber Lager
This classic Vienna Lager is crisp and easy drinking. Munich and caramel malts are used to create a malty flavor with a touch of breadiness and a light sweetness. German noble hops round out the flavor profile of this clean, authentic amber lager. No pretzels were harmed in the making of this beer, but we can't vouch for pretzel safety while you imbibe! 5.0% ABV
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If you and your friends, family, club members or co-workers want to find out more about art and culture or are planning a trip to Berlin, the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin have various offers tailored to the needs of different visitor groups.
Come and discover our numerous permanent exhibitions, exclusive, intimate one-room exhibitions, and temporary shows. You can use the audio guides for your tour of the museums or book a guided tour for your group that can be adapted to cover your particular interests: the Staatliche Museen has a wide range of topics and formats available for all groups.
If you do not want to book any additional offers, please remember that we must be notified in advance of your visit of groups of 12 people or more.
Tickets are bought directly at the group admissions desk at the museum. There you will be issued with the exact number of tickets that you actually need.
Please note, there is NO discount available on admission prices for groups.
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Phone: +49 30 266424242 (Mon – Fri, 9 am – 4 pm)
Qualified tour guides accompany visitors on an exclusive tour through the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. Is there a specific topic that you are interested in or a question that needs answering?
On request, we can organize guided tours for children or young people, for example, or tours based on special themes or topics for professionals or other interested people. The number of participants per guided tour is limited (depending on the exhibition, max. 20 to 25 persons). Larger groups will be divided among several tour guides.
Guided tours in German
60 minutes | 80 EUR
90 minutes |120 EUR
120 minutes | 160 EUR
For special exhibitions plus 10 EUR per hour in each case.
If you are interested in specific themes call us and let us know of your wishes. Our staff on the infoline will be glad to advise you further.
You can book some guided tours for the museums and exhibitions online.
In addition to our guides in German, you can also book guided tours in English at all of our museums. Depending on the desired time and date and the museum in question, it is possible to organize tours in other languages on request – for example, in French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, or Greek.
If you would like to book a guided tour in a foreign language, please contact us by telephone or send us an email.
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Travel guides, city guides, and others must first register their groups before bringing them on a tour of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. A licence fee of 35 EUR is charged per group (up to 25 persons). If the museum is very busy, these licensed tours are only possible at certain times and have to be registered at least two weeks in advance.
Please notify us of all groups of 12 persons or more at least two weeks in advance of your proposed visit to the museum. This is required so that we can ensure that the museum rooms are not overcrowded and that your whole group will be admitted at the same time. A further advantage is that you will not have to queue to get in and do not have to buy your tickets in advance. Simply pay for the number of tickets that you actually need at the special group admission desks and use our special group entrances.
Reservations for group visits are free of charge.
Please note that groups without reservations may be denied entry.
Students taking part in a course or seminar and accompanied by a lecturer may visit all of the museums at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin free of charge.You must, however, register your visit in advance and bring a letter of confirmation from your college or university with you to the museum. The letter should clearly state the date of the visit, the name of the course or seminar and the purpose of the visit.
The use of audio guides is included in the price of a ticket. If you require a large number of audio guides for your group, please let us know when you make your group reservation.
Audio guides are available at all museums (except for: Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart – Berlin) in both German and English. Many museums offer other languages too.
There are cafés and restaurants at many of the SMB's museums that also welcome groups. If you are planning on visiting with a larger group and would like to reserve a table, please contact the respective café operators. You can find their telephone numbers on the homepages of each museum.
For security reasons, larger bags and backpacks may not be taken into the museum. Free cloakrooms and lockers are available at all museums. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to accommodate luggage or travel baggage.
Please allow enough time for the cloakroom so that you can be at your meeting point (admissions desk/information) at the appointed time.
The Staatliche Museen zu Berlin hire out rooms and lecture halls for special events to external parties too. All details are taken care of by the event company Museum&Location.
Managing director: H.-G. Jan Oelmann/Katrin Hansch
Potsdamer Strasse 58, 10785 Berlin, Germany
The information service at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin will be glad to advise you on all questions related to your group's visit to the museum:
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Phone: +49 30 266424242 (Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
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visitBerlin and Ameropa offer various package deals in cooperation with the Staatliche Museen Berlin, which include being granted priority for admission to special exhibitions or tickets to permanent exhibitions.
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Le Belmont is located in one of the most popular places in Paris, the Golden Triangle, just a few steps away from the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Avenue George V and Avenue Montaigne. There is a wide choice of boutiques, restaurants, cafes and evening entertainment nearby, such as the famous "Lido" and the "Crazy Horse" cabarets, cinemas and theaters. Le Belmont is 800 metres from Charles de Gaulle-Etoile Metro and RER Stations, providing direct access to the Opera Garnier, Disneyland Paris, the Louvres Museum and La Defense business district.Also named Classic rooms, these rooms are decorated with a blend of Parisian palace and romantic orientalist details. They all feature a private shower or batch, Japanese toilet, 32" flat-screen TV. They can accommodate 2 guests in either a king size bed or twin bed and are 18 to 20 sq meters.Breakfast is available at this propertyThis is a historic buildingThe hotel has a small size lobbyLe Belmont has undergo a full renovation in 2013 to reopen has a luxury 4 star hotel, designed by Alexandre Danan, in the most prestigious Parisian address. The hotel Spa by Carita, opening February 2014, offers wellness rooms, a traditional Turkish bath and fitness area located under a glass roof and exposed to natural sunlight.(c) Donvand Limited 2013
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