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I needed a lifestyle change when I came to Kyler. His commitment to make this a long-term change for me was what I needed. The exercise demo videos on his app are the most essential part. I wouldn't have lasted without being able to see how the actual workout is supposed to be done. He Teached me to not be afraid of the machines or going heavier in weight. I learned to track my macros, eat healthier and live., I learned how to use the gym & the machines without being afraid of looking dumb and I lost 35 lb during the program. I got a huge confidence boost! Kyler PUSHES you to be better without taking you to your breaking point, he knew just the right way to challenge me. Being healthy is part of my life now, I didn't have before. It's not a huge additional effort, he made this really easy somehow. If you need a jump start, call him, make it happen!
I had zero weight training experience and wanted to expand from my cardio addiction. My sister trained with Kyler and I trust her judgment. He was professional, extremely patient and VERY knowledgeable. The M3 Fitness app was a great way to stay on track when working out on my own.. The exercise demo videos were great for me because I was so new to weight training and I needed to watch them. He changed my experience and view on exercising and weight training. Kyler genuinely cares about his clients as real people and cares about the results. His education on a fit lifestyle helped the most to improve more,, without this I would have 100% been injured from an long distance running injury again. I had accountability with something besides cardio and a balance with new, safe exercises. It was important to me to feel 100% comfortable regardless of what level I came in at, it was beyond just about getting 'stronger' but breaking away from an exhausting life of logging hours of cardio, that didn't work. He taught me balance and gave knowledge to do it on my own. This was so worth it and I would stress to females that Kyler is 100% professional. Unfortunately this is not easy to find.
I came to Kyler to get back into a work out routine, with a weight loss goal, and to feel more confident about myself. Kyler is a very positive, open minded person. His energy is contagious and he's dedicated to what he does in helping his clients achieve their goals. His attitude is something special. Kyler helped keep my accountable through his workout program and nutrition apps online programs. If I had any obstacles with the meal plan, he was able to adjust to my needs to make it a realistic and maintainable plan for me. With a busy work life, the program adjustments we're a big deal. The app is great, user friendly and tells you exactly what you need to do. The demo videos are really great if you're not used to using particular gym equipment, or comfortable with some exercises. Kyler has a very positive outlook and is easy to talk to as a coach. If I ever felt down or fell off track, instead of making me feel guilty, he helped me get back on track and continue towards my goal. I am getting back in shape, I have more energy, I'm mentally focused at work, and I've lost 11 pounds already. I feel more confident and in control of my health. I'm sleeping a lot better, have more energy, and am more mentally focused. I've began feeling like I can achieve my goals, and feeling more confident about myself. My stress level is lessened, I've lost weight, and I have more energy. I would tell my friend that Kyler is truly dedicated to helping you reach your goals. You're in constant communication with him and he designed his programs based on your fitness level, goals, and even work schedule. I honestly think some people are intimidated to look into getting a personal trainer and with Kyler there is no need to feel that way. He's down to earth, and can literally help you at any fitness level you are currently at.
I was looking to improve my health and find myself. A friend of mine referred me to him and he seemed like a genuine trainer. He motivated me and set me up with a great workout plan and nutrition plan. The workouts included and videos available to look at to see good form. He motivated me with positive vibes and also proffessional training. I'm in the best shape I've been in years and I've found my happiness again. So many people around me have started to change there eating habits and have even started the program with Kyler. The positive motivation and support. I have more energy and I'm so much more happier. His program works! Sign up and change your life. His program and the app are so easy to use. It is a life cha gong experience physically,mentally,& a complete lifestyle change.
Lucy Kane
When I joined Kylers program I had recently gotten out of a toxic relationship and was really down on myself about my body and health. His motivation was important to get me where I wanted to be and help me the most. The diet and exercise plans he made for me really helped me keep my goals in line, when it came to reaching them The videos on the app made my workouts much easier without knowing what exactly to do in the gym before this I had barely any experience with the gym outside of cardio equipment. The way my whole workout was already planned for me made my gym going much more efficient. Kyler gave someTough love, haha,. Kyler always knew just what to say to keep me motivated. Even if it hurt a little I know that he just wants what's best for me and my goals. He really changed my mental outlook on a lot of things in life outside of fitness as well. Not only did he help me reach my fitness and health goals, he helped a lot with my mindset. Kyler made me realize a lot about wanting to better myself over all and become more confident. I have been able to stay positive about my health and goals. This experience was just what I needed to kickstart a better life for me and my health. The results I achieve are definitely huge. Not just physical but mental also. I have so much more confidence in the gym and with myself and I never thought I would have it prior to working with Kyler. I now know what to do in the gym without looking silly. I am much more mindful about Macros and food as well. I wouldn't be where I am today without him. Finding Kyler was probably one of the best things that could ever happen for me. He made me realize that I had it in me all along and I am forever grateful for what he's done for me and my health.
I came to Kyler to lose fat and put on lean muscle. I chose him from his aesthetic look and taking his group fitness classes let me experience him before I committed. Also, his attitude was something special. His Positive reinforcement and clear cut reminders when I was slipping up or slacking made the difference for me. Phone calls were a big help, too, he made the time for me and listened to me. His programs gave me more versatility in my workout routine, than I've ever had. His constant positive reinforcement and a focus on goals over excuses or setbacks made it possible. I learned positive self-talk, gained lean muscle mass, became much smarter with my training. I still hear Kyler in my head when I feel like cheating my work out, my life, or giving up in general. "It's just weight, move it…" He showed me what areas I was lacking in and what was holding me back—in and out of the gym, and fixed it. He has proven results and the way he makes you feel respected and like my goals were so important. I actually recommended him to someone today, So, I'm telling you to go for it with him. He's a good role model for what it takes to be fit—mentally and physically. He will push you and support you while teaching you how to succeed without/after him.
Muscle gain and fat loss. Someone that I knew was working with Kyler and I watched an insane transformation with her so I knew he was the real deal. Kyler does so much more than just offer personal training in the gym. His program includes tailored meal prep which is just as, if not more, important than the gym sessions. He teaches you your specifics so you can learn what will work the best for your body. On top of that, every week there is an online check-in where he sees how your progressing so he can adjust the plan each week if needed. I've worked with other trainers who do not put in half of the effort that Kyler puts in. The plan has a well rounded approach that focuses on everything that could potentially affect your goals ie. stress, meals, exercise, and sleep, that way he can help you reach and maintain your goals. I like the app for days that we don't train together because even if I only see him 3x a week I'm still getting trained by him 6x a week. He hand selects workouts and time intervals to complete them in so that everything is still tailored to your fitness goals and the workouts are still very challenging even whenever he is not there with you. You can log what you did with what weight and he can see your profile through his app to monitor how you're doing on your own. And if you don't know what a workout is there is always a demonstration video. I also liked that he could add in notes to make it specific like "using a band" or "go heavy". What makes Kyler different is how much he actually cares about his clients. Not only does it show with how much thought he put into designing the program with custom apps, but also on a daily basis. He cares to know what is going on in your personal life because mental health affects physical health. Whether you need him as a mentor, life coach, friend or someone to laugh at to make your day better he's got you covered. Kyler is a go-go-go person that never gives up, so it's very motivating to have someone like him around to keep you inspired yourself. Shape change and fat loss. But I think the most important result was my mindset and the realization that every day counts. And to change your body takes time, dedication, and specifics. When I follow my specific plan I see results within that same week. The results are easy as listening to your coach. It all boils down to will-power and dedication. Kylers program helped add the structure I needed to be more productive in my personal life too. Before Kyler I was struggling to wake up early in the mornings and get my workouts out of the way. But with him to hold me accountable I've trained my body to want to be finished with my workouts by 11 AM. Learning how timing during workouts affects them. And learning my specific macro plan. I wake up earlier. I drink alcohol less often. I'm more aware of how my everyday choices impact my results. I don't quit when I encounter a bump in the road. I've gained so much knowledge about nutrition. And I understand that changes don't happen over night so I'm much less discouraged when I don't see things change as rapidly as I want them to. Do it.
I was looking to get in shape, gain back confidence, lose body fat and grow muscle. I met kyler back in college 5 years ago, following his journey ever since,. He was killing it and I wanted to work with someone that I knew personally when it came to getting myself back to where I wanted to be. I knew he was the best option. He gave me a meal plan that was super simple to follow and workout plans that started me out easy and progressively got more intense and I started to enjoy the gym again more and more. He developed everything to work with me perfectly. The app was fantastic for using his programs. He gave me a plan, the exercise video tutorials were a major help with a lot of exercises and the app was super simple to use. He was there if I needed anything, if I had a question, he'd answer quickly and explain thoroughly. I lost 15ish pounds, went from 18% body fat down to 8%. got shredded and also gained muscle. I feel fantastic since starting to train with Kyler., it's made me happier, I sleep better, I have way more energy. He was always working to cater to my needs and make sure I had everything I needed. I have Better confidence, happiness, energy, going from chubby to shredded now. When it comes to working with him, he's a real professional, he's knowledgeable, he wants to see you succeed and does everything in his power to make sure you're comfortable while getting results. The man knows what he's doing and I know he strives to be the best. He not only gives you the information to hit your goals but also teaches you how to create your own plans. He wants you to learn, succeed, and maximize your potential. Kyler is truly the best. I took some time off for summer and I'm joining the program again this fall. I can't wait!
I wanted to create an overall healthy lifestyle with a good balance of proper nutrition and workouts. I needed someone to hold me accountable and get back on the right track even better than before. Kyler's energy and enthusiasm is what brought me to him. You can tell he's passionate about what he does and takes his role seriously. He keeps me accountable and reminds me why I signed up with him in the first place. He pushes me with fitness to go even harder and stay focused on what's best for me. The food app is essential to learning about macros, how to track them, why there important and how to stay balanced. The tutorial videos for each exercise are very helpful for proper form. He makes this journey fun and connects with you on a real level. He's there to push you harder when you need that motivation, he's there to help you focus on your goals and dig deep with-in yourself. He's been a friend on the tough days too. Physically I've lost weight plus I see a difference in muscle development I had never achieved before. Mentally/emotionally I'm more confident than ever. I see what I'm capable of and how much I've achieved with him that I know I can keep going down this right path for myself. I've found a routine that works for me! I love the gym and feel confident to push myself on my own with the right knowledge on how to get better results. Kyler went above and beyond to help me with nutrition and certain food sensitivities that I have. He took the time to research and find a meal plan that has me feeling better than ever. His enthusiasm and passion are contagious! He genuinely cares about his clients and wants them to succeed and be able to continue to grow even after their program with him. I'm back on track with taking care of myself, but I have even more knowledge than before. I've experienced results I never saw from other programs which motivates me so much more. Seriously do it! You get a coach, a friend, a motivator and results. Plus he's got some killer dance moves to keep you entertained if you meet him. He tailors the program to you and your needs, what's realistic in your life and keeps you motivated throughout the journey to improve yourself physically and mentally.
I came to Kyler looking for a body image change and ended up with physical, mental, and lifestyle change that impacted my life more positively than I could have possibly imagined! Kyler immediately struck me as a "no BS" kind of coach when I initially met him at Camp Tampa, where he did group classes. Because I loved the vigor of his classes so much, I reached out about personal online coaching. I knew immediately he'd push me and get me to where I wanted to be. Everything he did was above and beyond.. Kyler always made himself available to me when I had questions or doubts. He was literally there every step of the way- keeping me on track physically and mentally! I liked that the programs on the app kept me on track with my food because that was the hardest part for me at first. Nutrition isn't for sissies y'all. Kyler totally changed my life- sounds dramatic- I know. But it's true! I live a completely different life now than I did a year ago all because of him. He motivated me, listened to me, and tailored my program around my progress or lack there of at times. He truly taught me how to be strong enough to change my life to get myself to my goals! And now- fitness is just another part of who I am! My body composition has completely changed. I lost about 15lbs on kyler's program and two pant sizes. More importantly, I lost self doubt, gaining confidence again! Because of this program, fitness is a huge part of my life now and my body and mind show it! He had hands-on experience even if the program was technically online by giving constant support. Kyler always made me feel like a priority! I totally fell in love with fitness during this process. I love it so much and have been so happy in this lifestyle that I am now prepping for a bikini body building competition! Invest in yourself. Just do it. It'll be the best thing you've ever done! I really can't say enough! I'd recommend kyler to anyone- hands down.
I came to kyler needing to find a way to accomplish my physical goal. I saw some coworkers who were working with him and how mentally and physically changed they were after their experience with Kyler. After seeing that I was sold. He changed my life mentally and physically. It's almost unexplainable but I'm completely different after losing weight and finally seeing results that I've always wanted. The online program with his app kept me organized. It's easy to take anywhere even at home when I couldn't hit the gym he gave me workouts to do. For lack of better terms, Kyler kept it real, always was a friend before a coach but knew when to flip the switch and do what he has to do to push me and mentor me on my fitness and mental health. I was finally able to lose weight and learn to take care of my body. I still struggle everyday with the eating due to the environment I'm in but he keeps me on my toes, and his words stay with me everyday.. I can go out more, being more confident, my relationships and friendships changed and evolved from this. Just being comfortable in your own skin changes you. Mental stability appears after physical renovation. Before I just did exercises for an hour to see results, I was always the "shy" one with women or going out I wasn't as confident, now I actually go to the gym and get a good workout in that's meant for me, my body and goals. Going out is a breeze now, I don't have to worry about not being myself or un-comfortable anymore. If you're reading this please do yourself a favor and just do it. Don't even think about it just do it and change your life. If you're struggling with yourself mentally and physically and don't know where to pick up the pieces to the hard life of fitness? Go see Kyler. He's the maze master at this stuff and he's good at it for a reason…he produces!!
I came to Kyler to lose fat, get in better shape and feel better. I found him through a referral from friend that worked with him. He helped push me in the gym, held me accountable, and helped me change my diet completely. The Training app helps me mostly when I'm out of town, I travel and always have a workout to do, no matter what equipment is available, he had a workout ready. The food app and meal plan helps me everyday. Kyler always has a plan and a goal for me, beyond what I could see for myself. Whether its a goal or plan for the gym that week or a life goal outside of the gym or meal plan, hes always changing things, trying new things and keeps it interesting and fun. Of course my body looks completely different, but everything feels better: my skin, my energy levels, my confidence. It's been a life changing experience and I'll probably never stop now that I've seen what this lifestyle does for me. Having the food and training app helps keep me focused on my goals throughout the week. That has helped my results a lot. As far as my life outside of training, it's made me more confident and ultimately happier. He Holds me accountable to BE in the gym, and having fun while I'm there. I used to hate it, now I have fun when I'm there no matter how hard it is. And when I haven't trained in a few days I actually WANT to workout, i have an urge to go. That's a complete turn around for me. I was insecure about my body and always felt guilty for not being in the gym. Now I feel back to my confident self and always have a positive feeling about what I accomplish each day when I have fitness goals to reach. It's going to be hard as hell everyday, but anything that's not hard, usually isn't worth it. I would never thought I'd be where I am 6 months ago. I understand people's passion around fitness now. But you'll never know about that passion until you push yourself and find out. I read the testimonials, and it was convinced., I talk to Kyler on the phone, once I met him and could tell how devoted he is to this it's contagious. Before, I met him I'm not even sure what my goals were or where I wanted to take this. Sharing IG, testimonials, etc is what drew me in and I think will help others even when they aren't sure about what they want.


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Six Tips From Three Experts
It's no secret that recruiting Owner Operators is harder than ever. By some industry estimates, the total number of Owner Operators in the market is 1/3 what it was just before the recession began in 2008.
Not only that, says CareersInGear.com's Carol Gibson, Owner Operators are less likely to switch companies now than they were just last year. "Freight's good for Owner Operators now, so why would they leave—particularly if they're with companies who took care of them when freight was down?"
Which made me think that now might be a good time to ask a few experts (including yours truly) for specific lessons they've learned—either from others, or from experience—in recruiting Owner Operators over the years.
FRANCIS HARE TalkingTruckers.com
1) Don't underestimate the challenge. You have to invest more to attract Owner Operators than you do to recruit Company Drivers. Particularly if you're just now entering the Owner Operator market. That starts with developing a powerful brand message that sets you apart from the competition. A message that's communicated consistently, from your print and online ads to the "talking points" your recruiters use during telephone interviews.
If your brand isn't well-established, the only way to overcome that disadvantage in the short term is with a truly superior offer, IE: Significantly higher pay or sign-on bonuses; or maybe an especially competitive Lease Purchase program. And don't even think about recruiting Owner Operators without a solid referral program.
2) Don't change your message in mid-stream. One of the most important reasons to think through your messaging strategy is because it takes time to establish that message in the market.
Common ad-world wisdom holds that someone has to see your message three times before it sinks in—so if you change your message, it's like starting over from scratch. Particularly with online job boards—where every content change drops you down the queue in maximizing your job posts' prominence on the web, and frequent changes will pretty much keep you stuck at the back of the line.
Bottom line: Develop a strong selling message and offer. Then give it enough time to start working. And don't panic if it doesn't generate immediate results. You'll only make the situation worse.
JEFF GRAY Randall Reilly
3) Don't limit your advertising to one medium. Different generations access information differently. While there's been a decided movement in spending toward online job boards, Gray notes that the truck driving population is aging. "The youngest Boomers will be 50 by the end of 2014, and studies clearly indicate that older drivers (who are typically not computer savvy) are much more apt to seek job info from print sources."
4) Don't under-spend on your ad budget. Gray notes that when Randall launched the Owner Operator Network in 2011, the company committed a huge investment in search advertising to reach Owner Operators. "And remember," Gray says, "that was two years ago, when the pool of Owner Operators was larger than it is now."
CLAIBORNE CROMMELIN Baggett Transportation
5) Don't "sell". More importantly, don't over-sell. No company is right for every driver, says Commelin—so it's important to determine first if there's a good match between a prospect and your company. "If you try to make an opportunity sound better than it really is, or if you try to place a driver in a position he won't like, you'll end-up losing that driver. And you'll probably hurt your reputation in the process."
6) Don't expect to hire drivers on the first call. Hiring Owner Operators is like any business sales cycle, Crommelin notes: It takes multiple contacts. "It's a process of building a relationship, and mutual trust—and that takes time." Conversely, Crommelin cautions against hiring drivers who are ready to start work with you immediately. "Whenever we hear from a caller like that, a red flag goes up. And we almost always find-out there's a good reason we were suspicious in the first place."
How NOT To Recruit Owner Operator Drivers (Part 2)
Truck Driver Recruiting: Four Tips For Boosting Referrals
Blogging: The Future Of Online Truck Driver Recruiting?

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A Well-Priced Winner
A toast to MSC **
Captain with Sophia Loren **
Chef Roy Yamaguchi **
The water park **
Weeeeee! **
The chocolate wall **
A few weeks ago I wrote a glowing column about my brief experience onboard MSC's brand new ship the Seaside, launched in Miami just before Christmas. With the holiday shuffle, some of the excitement may have been lost - so here's a more in-depth overview.
The Seaside arrival is big news for Canadian cruisers and travel sellers alike. With MSC finally basing a ship in Miami on a year-round basis, it will be a very attractive option for those clients looking for a mainstream ship with great entertainment and a fun, buzzing vibe.
It's also one that is very well-priced – you might even say underpriced at present. This will no doubt change in the nearer term so if you have clients looking for a Caribbean cruise to escape our winter weather, I strongly suggest the Seaside as a viable option.
I would give this ship an 83% out of 100%. A strong score and the best I have ever given a ship from this fleet. As noted in my previous column, I really feel MSC has "come a long way baby." This is an elegant and beautiful ship with very few jarring notes. The main public rooms and outside decks are lovely and the beyond-sexy atrium spanning four decks is stunning and a hot spot for all.
There is enough alternate dining to keep more discerning guests happy, and the talented, charming celebrity Chef Roy Yamaguchi and his team are hard at work ensuring his Asian Kitchen three-restaurant space is humming harmoniously.
I have to say that a disappointing note for me was one of the main dining rooms – of which there are two. We dined there one evening and although the service was attentive and thoughtful, I found the room very crowded and not terribly appealing. As in the past, the main restaurants do seem crowded and tables are too close together. I wish they would just take this down a notch and rework the rooms to afford a calmer atmosphere and the ability to have a private conversation. It can be done.
As noted previously there are two buffet/lido restaurants, one of which is designed more specifically for families (great idea). We dined on several occasions in one, including a casual dinner one night. They need to improve this area on Deck 8 a bit and provide a little more choice, especially with the salad bar.
Again, however, I was very impressed with the level of service, the willingness of the staff to help and in general a great attitude across the board. The staff are from a wide variety of countries and their ability to understand English-speaking guests and our peculiarities has greatly improved. As it had to.
One of the weaker points for me, which is why my score ended at 83% rather than 85% or 87%, was my stateroom, which was a Balcony Fantastica B2 Category. I found it to be somewhat unattractive in the colour scheme (subjective of course) but also the closet space was very badly designed and became an irritant. The bed is too close to the closet and the sliding door is a nuisance. I would hope they will look at this and see if a change can be made at a drydock down the road. The overall size of the stateroom was fine, with most elements perfectly acceptable. I would give the staterooms a 72% score so you can see how much the rest of the ship brought up the overall mark.
There is a lovely, elegant coffee bar space called Venchi, a "Cioccogelateria" (chocolates and ice creams) and a Creperie. The chocolate wall is wonderful. The tastes are divine no matter what you order and it is just a delightful spot on Deck 6. There is also an outlet on Deck 7 aft by the South Beach pool. I loved it and believe it is the epitome of the direction MSC is taking. One I applaud – and a 92%!
The outdoor decks, waterparks, kid spaces, zip-lines and so forth are great. You can sit up on deck sipping a cocktail and see the zip-liners whizz by you – the kids are off playing and the adults are having fun too. The ship works well and feels as though everyone can find their place, no matter their preferences.
When the Seaside was launched, christened by the divine Sophia Loren at a star-studded, over the top fabulous ceremony, it was a clear indication of the focus MSC is giving to North America, which pleases me. This was the first MSC ship to be named on our shores and it was a beyond impressive, fun and thoughtful evening.
Guests danced in the aisles, some wept and were also swept away in a loving and special event. Incomparable tenor Andrea Bocelli sang three songs accompanied by the Voices of Haiti, a charity funded by Bocelli's foundation and made up of 60 vulnerable Haitian children.
To MSC I say 'Bravo!' I firmly believe you are entering the next stage of your evolution as one of the world's leading (and fastest-growing) cruise brands, and sincerely congratulate all of you on an impressive ship which will delight cruisers for years to come.
** Photo by Tim Boyles Photography
Vanessa Lee Columnist
An internationally-known luxury cruise expert, Vanessa is publisher and editor of Cruise and Travel Lifestyles magazine. She contributes a column every other Friday for OJ's Splash News and appears with Nina on the bi-monthly video Cruise Factor.


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Local Event
Cost: $20.00 ($15.00) for Club members
Come join your Cajun cousins at Breaux Vineyards for our 22nd Annual Cajun Festival. Enjoy wine tastings, live music, craft vendors, Cajun fare for sale, and more at this annual celebration of our Cajun heritage.
We will have a variety of food vendors onsite, as well as activities for the young (and young at heart!) include clowns, balloon art, and face painting.
All tickets will be held at WILL CALL. When you arrive at the festival go to the "WILL CALL" line to pick up at the entrance gate. Ticket includes: admission into the festival, souvenir wine glass, beads, live music and a wine tasting or non-alcoholic beverage. Tickets are $20.00 per person, $15.00 for Cellar Club Members (Limit two tickets at discounted rate), and $10.00 for Child (ages 6-20). Children age 5 and under are admitted for free.
Live Music with Voodoo Blues – 11:30am to 3pm & Dixie Power Trio – 3pm to 6pm
Food Vendors:
– 3 Fires Oven
– Jambalaya Brothers
– Jill's Mobile Kitchen
– King Street Oyster
– The Jambalaya Shack
– The Inside Scoop
Craft Vendors:
– Christopher Mize Studio
– Femme Creative
– Grace & Heart
– SilverKat
– Touchstone Crystals
& More!
Seating is limited, so we encourage you to bring blankets and lawn chairs, pop up tents are permitted in certain areas, coolers with water/ice only permitted.
Please remember, no dogs or picnics are permitted on festival dates.
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Number of small potholes on the path at the entrance to the church car park. Many elderly users of the car park and this is a trip hazard.
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Celebrating Over 30 Years in Business
In 2019, we celebrate our 30 years in business in Ireland. Over those years, we have served many, many satisfied clients and started lots of young Irish people on their careers in the travel business, a number of whom are still with us today. We are hugely proud to be a 100% Irish owned, independent business and are dogged in the provision of the high-end quality of our service. In short, we are nice people to do business with.
Throughout those 30 years, we have always strived to be the best in the business. We may not have always made it but, boy, did we try. We have enjoyed meeting and looking after many lovely people (and a few not so nice) but overall it has been a blast. The time flew and it is hard to believe we are ageing so well. The travel business has changed utterly over that period and we have evolved with it, always staying at the front of the curve in technology, consumer trends, product innovation but always retaining the core service ethos.
We have learned a lot, matured a bit but mostly, we have honed our skills and consider ourselves an oasis of client care and consideration, in an industry blighted by low-cost and low-client-esteem operators. We may be a "dinoasour" in an online world (we actually talk to our clients and help them when they need help – how mad is that?) but our clients don't seem to agree and as long as courtesy, respect, value and efficiency are appreciated, we'll be around.
We started in a very small office in Earlsfort Terrace in 1989, then moved a few times before settling down in Sandyford. The recession has seen the number of travel agents in Ireland decimated but we are proud to have prospered, despite the best efforts of bankers, builders, politicians and other "chancers". We continue to provide levels of consumer protection (though licensing and bonding), that is not offered by our online and airline competitors. We comply with all the laws and regulations of the land and our bonding ensures that once you hand over your money to us, it is protected and safe. The exact opposite, in fact, of what happens online.
If you are one of the many people who have worked with us or have been a client, in the past 30 years, we would like to say "Thanks". We hope to hear from you again sometime soon.
To book a holiday call John Galligan Travel on (01) 207 6555 or e-mail email@example.com


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Iron will and perseverance in the face of challenge
Adams biked 112 miles through the Maritime Alps during the 2014 Ironman France competition.
By Elizabeth Wood West; photos courtesy of Mark Adams
Mark Adams has always enjoyed swimming, biking, and running for recreation and fitness. However, after watching men and women compete at the 2012 Ironman Texas event, Adams' idea of recreational fitness would change dramatically.
Adams said, "Watching the courage and determination of the men and women competing in Ironman Texas was the moment I committed to giving it a go. The following year, I stood at the start line of the 2013 Ironman Texas, wondering whether I had lost my mind. After swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, and running 26.2 miles, I capped off one of the most emotional and rewarding experiences of my life, and now I am hooked."
Adams and his wife Kristin live in Castle Pines Village. Adams works as an engineering manager for Waste Connections, Inc. and the couple also own and operate Elements Therapeutic Massage, located in Castle Rock.
According to Adams, an Ironman competition begins with a 2.4-mile swim, often with all athletes starting the swim in a mass group, instead of staggered smaller groups. Adams compares the first 500 meters of the swim to a boxing match in a washing machine. A 112-mile bike race comes after the swim, followed by a 26.2-mile run. To qualify for an official time, athletes must complete all three components in less than 17 hours (or 16 hours for some Ironman events).
Adams described his training program by saying, "I am on the road roughly half the time so that makes my training program logistically challenging at times, and obviously work comes first. Most Ironman athletes will train 12-20 hours per week and I am generally putting in time that's in the lower end of that range," he said.
Training recovery, nutrition, and massage therapy are also important and these aspects unfortunately tend to take a back seat when I am on the road. Left to my own devices, I think I would veer regularly into the dark side of food and drink intake. I love beer (I am British, after all), dark chocolate, chips (French fries), lots of other greasy foods, and red meat. Kristin saves me from such regular indulgences," he said. "I am more disciplined a week prior to a long distance event. The 'afterwards' part is easy. Once I have properly hydrated, I give myself permission to eat anything and everything for several days after the event. During an Ironman, I will burn roughly 8,000 calories so I have a lot of catching up to do after the race," he said.
This year's Ironman France is Adams' favorite competition to date. The swimming event was in the Mediterranean Ocean at Nice, France; the bike race was routed through 18 villages in the Maritime Alps; and the run was completed along the coastal Promenade d'Anglais in Nice.
Adams said, "This event was definitely memorable due the incredibly stunning, yet challenging course with roughly 6,000 feet of climbing in the Alps. But the event was probably more memorable for me since I crashed at about mile 30 on the bike course. Fortunately, the bike was not seriously damaged and I did not break any bones, so I continued with the remaining 80 miles of biking and a full marathon, completing the event in 11 hours and 24 minutes."
Adams, who is 49, has done well in his short Ironman career; he won in his age group at the Castle Rock half-marathon and is currently in the gold category of Ironman's all-world age group ranking, which includes the top one percent of competing world Ironmen. Adams' future plans include Ironman Cozumel in November, another race in the United Kingdom, and Ironman Boulder in 2015.
In spite of a road crash during the biking event, Adams finished well in the 2014 Ironman France event.
Mark Adams lives in Castle Pines Village and competes in world-wide Ironman events.


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Alternative for Germany, or AfD, party co-leader Alexander Gauland told the dpa news agency that after he emerged from the water to find his clothes gone, witnesses told him the thief had yelled out "this is no swimming area for Nazis."
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Day of rain so missed playtimes.
At pickup time Erin and I tried as before to railroad ErinsMum into letting her come back to mine but she was busy. So I drove up to Tangier Road where there is a shop that does Beaver scouts uniform (amongst other things). Even though they had just had a delivery I got the last top in the shop. It's big enough to last me 2 years + and also to hold the millions of badges I'm sure to get.
The nice lady gave me a riffle through her sweetbox and I selected an orange coffin with a real sugar skeleton in it! You can actually hold the whole thing up by its head and it's too tall to fit in its own coffin. We made our escape but got diddled by the no right turn onto the Eastern road and had to have a long detour through lovely Copnor.


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Everything here is stunted from lack of rain but today there is a steady drizzle and the plants are breathing a sigh of relief! ~ MaureenReplyDelete
wow look at all that rain... makes me want to cuddle up with my warm tea and my camera nearby :-)Of course a good book would be nice too. Thanks for sharing, I love rainy days when I have nothing to do.ReplyDelete
Am so glad you got plenty of rain without the flooding and damage...just what a garden and garden lover need!ReplyDelete
rain, rain, glorious rain for your gardens. Loved the slow-exposure raindrops in your first imageReplyDelete
Lucky you! Every storm that has come to Wisconsin in the last several weeks has either disintegrated or split when it got anywhere near us. I am still watering 24 hours a day and thanking the good Lord for this dependable old well that serves us in our time of need! LarryReplyDelete
I saw your title and came over to REJOICE with you :)ReplyDelete
Haha! I think I spoke too soon! We are expecting our third, yes third(!) rain storm, this week! I think we might make up our deficit in one week!ReplyDelete
Unfortunately, the mosquito population has exploded!
i think we just broke a record here in Seattle for the most days without rain "EVER" in our history! it's been pretty crazy to go so many days without it...but no complaints here at Fisthail Cottage ~ i'm not looking forward to the grey days again with clouds, wind and rain! I'll just enjoy yours from a distance! lol as i know it's not too far away for us! thanks for linking up to Fishtail Cottage's garden party! hope you had a great weekend! xoxo, tracieReplyDelete


text: NEWS Beach Boys Album: 'It's All Brand New' 4/23/2012 by Gary Graff FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Beach Boys Talk Reunion Tour: No Holograms 'Yet' Bruce Johnston Says the June 5 Release Reminds Him of 'Sunflower,' Talks Reunion Tour: "I think it's going to be one special tour and that's it" The Beach Boys' reunion album is nearly mixed and on target for a planned June 5 release, according to the group's Bruce Johnston. "It's all brand new," Johnston tells Billboard. "There's a lot of what you'd hope to hear from Brian (Wilson) on there. It's not a quilt or a pot luck dinner; it's not like, 'OK, everybody show up with your songs.' It's not one of those kind of albums. There's a lot of Brian in there, and Mike (Love). It's just nice to know there is a Mike Love and a Brian Wilson still around to write together." Beach Boys Get a 'ZinePak for 50th Anniversary Johnston says the album's first single, "That's Why God Made the Radio," was in contention to be the title track but was deemed too long, so alternatives are being considered. Returning member Al Jardine -- who's joining Wilson, Love, Johnston and David Marks for the album and tour, which kicks off April 24 in Tucson -- has revealed that some vocals recorded by the late Carl Wilson will be used on a Jardine-penned song called "Waves of Love," while Johnston says that Brian Wilson composed "a little suite" for the set as well. The music, he says, "reminds me of our 'Sunflower' album, which is probably one of our least-selling albums, and some of the songs there are stunning. This album has elements, kind of, of everything. And we don't have EMI, Capitol, acting like they did when I joined the band just so paranoid -- 'We gotta have hits! We gotta have hits! Come on, is that a hit?!,' just coming to the sessions and torturing you. It wasn't like that this time. They've listened to the stuff and go, 'Wow, that's pretty nice.'" Johnston, who composed the fan favorite "Disney Girls," contributed one song, "She Believes in Love Again" that dates back to the mid-80s. "I took it from a recording we made of it in '85 and just stripped it down and softened it up and finally got it right," Johnston says. "I have no idea if it's going in or not. The label picks the songs, not me." The group also recorded a new version of "Do It Again" as a "warm-up" during the sessions, which will be used in a 50th anniversary 'ZinePak due out May 1. Even as the Beach Boys Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Reunion Tour 2012 Dates: April 24 - Tucson, AZ @ Anselmo Valencia Ampitheater April 26 - Grand Prairie, TX @ Verizon Theatre April 27 - New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Jazz Fest April 29 - Raleigh, NC @ Raleigh Ampitheater May 02 - St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Ampitheater May 04 - Hollywood, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino May 05 - Tampa, FL @ David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts May 08 - New York, NY @ Beacon Theater May 09 - New York, NY @ Beacon Theater May 11 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Bendum Center for the Performing Arts May 12 - Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena May 13 - Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena May 15 - White Plains, NY @ Westchester County Center May 17 - Bethlehem, PA @ Sands Bethlehem Events Center May 19 - Atlanta City, NJ @ Borgata Hotel Casino May 21 - Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre May 27 - Las Vegas, NV @ Red Rock Casino June 01 - Berkley, CA @ Greek Theatre June 02 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl June 08 - The Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion June 10 - Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music Festival June 13 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center June 15 - Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion June 16 - Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center June 17 - Bethel, NY @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts June 19 - Toronto, ON @ Molson Ampitheatre June 20 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre June 22 - Bangor, ME @ Waterfront Park June 23 - Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center June 26 - Boston, MA @ Bank of America Pavilion June 29 - Darien Lakes, NY @ DTE Energy Music Theatre July 01 - Milwaukee, WI @ Marcus Ampitheater (Summerfest) July 03 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Farm Bureau Live July 10 - Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Ampitheatre July 13 - Woodinville, WA @ Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery July 14 - Eugene, OR @ Cuthbert Ampitheater July 15 - Stateline, NV @ Harvey's Lake Tahoe Ampitheater July 26 - Rome, Italy @ Capannelle July 27 - Milan, Italy @ Civic Arena July 29 - Gothenburg, Sweden July 31 - Oslo, Norway @ Spektrum August 1 - Aarhus, Denmark @ Amfiscenen August 3 - Berlin, Germany @02 Arena August 4 - Stuttgart, Germany @ Schleyerhalle August 5 - Monchengladbach, Germany @ Hockey Park August 7 - Lokeren, Belgium @ Lokerse Feesten August 16 - Tokyo, Japan @ QVC Marine Field August 17 - Osaka, Japan @ Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium August 19 - Nagoya, Japan @ Gaishi Hall FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME


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The manifestation of Khat is ultimately a mirror to a calligrapher's heart. Every particle that moves in each drop of ink, is a calligrapher's heartbeat.
It is more than just creating a dot. It is more than just stretching the dot into lines. It is more than just shaping the lines into alphabets. And definitely, it is more than what you can write or read.
Welcome to the Nasakh Basic Course. Participants will learn the alphabetic fundamentals of the Classical Nasakh Script, which is one of the important foundations to the other grand classical family scripts. This course comprises important disciplines in the art of crafting letterforms and being a classical calligraphy practitioner.
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Course Title: Arabic Calligraphy – Nasakh Basic Course
Dates: 08, 15, 22 Feb and 01 Mar – 2014, (4 Saturdays)
Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm (2hrs x 4 Sessions)
Venue: Sembawang Community Centre: 2125 Sembawang Road Singapore 758528
Age/Levels: 15 years and above, all levels. No Arabic knowledge required. Non-Muslims are welcomed.
No of participants/seats: 10-20 pax.
Language: English
Materials: Will be provided. Material fees included.
Fees: SGD$100.00 (M) SGD$110.00 (NM)
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Those in the area may see a new pooch out with state police. The Indianapolis post just added a new K9 officer to its district.
Trooper Jonathan Haugh and his K9 partner Smitty recently graduated from the K9 academy in Indianapolis.
The duo trained for 12 weeks in narcotic searches, aggression control, building searches, tracking, article searches, and obedience. Police say Smitty is also certified in the detection of narcotic odors related to methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, ecstasy and heroin.
Since joining the department, Haugh has taken on additional duties as a member of the ISP Honor Guard, the Tactical Intervention Platoon and is a Field Training Officer. He originally patrolled Marion, Johnson and Shelby counties, but will now cover all seven counties of the Indianapolis District as a K9 handler.
Police say Smitty's name was chosen by Haugh to pay homage to ISP Trooper Herbert Smith, who was killed in the line of duty just north of Shelbyville, Indiana in 1946.
Haugh explained that he read an article where Herbert Smith was referenced as "Smitty."
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Utami Diah Kusumawati, Contributor, Jakarta | Culture | Tue, May 06 2014, 12:41 PM
Kris have been forged from iron by master craftsmen, known locally as empu, for hundreds of years.
Creation of the daggers, sacred to people in Indonesia, Malaysia and even parts of the Philippines, involved complex rituals to boost their connection with the spirit world and to put magic power into the hands of those who carried them.
Today, however, many view a kris as a work of art, divorced from the local wisdom and philosophy of the empu. The Panji Nusantara kris community would like to change that, according to Toni Junus, the author of Kris: An Interpretation.
Toni said that the local wisdom embodied in kris remained under threat. Religious fanaticism, for example, has led some separate the sacred daggers from the spiritual values infusing those who made or owned them.
The community, founded in 2005 after UNESCO recognized the daggers, wants to reposition the kris in line with contemporary thought and religion.


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Everything you wanted to know about time management but were afraid to ask! Time is a valuable resource that once it slips away can't be recovered. How many of us think we are really good at managing our time? Do we never have enough time to get everything done? Are we frustrated by competing demands on our time? Do you know people that always seem to have things under control? Come to our meeting to hear John Cable, Director of the Project Management Center for Excellence at the University of Maryland's Clark School of Engineering, share some secrets of why successful executives always seem to have enough time.
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With the nation's capital right in their backyard, this couple wanted nothing more than to incorporate bits and pieces of their hometown into their wedding day, and perfectly so they did! With the help of Jessica Maskell Events, every moment and detail had a personal touch. A small Colorado pin that belonged to Carrie's grandfather was incorporated into her bouquet. Her purse was made to look like an Emily Bronte novel, as she is an avid reader. Their portraits took place at the Iwo Jima Memorial and Netherlands Carillion where Corey took Carrie to admire the city skyline and share their first date. Guests arrived a Top of the Town in Arlington, VA to find their seating assignments perfectly arranged on an over-sized metro map of Washington DC with each table indicated by it's station name. But my favorite detail revealed itself earlier in the day. While Correy was getting ready he pulled out a brightly colored composition notebook. Within that notebook Carrie had beautifully handwritten memory after memory of there relationship from start to current. The sweetest diary to look upon in their future years as husband and wife. Also, thanks to this couple I regularly rock out to Olly Murs "Dance With Me Tonight"…obsessed!
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Holy Basil, perhaps the most prized of all plants in Ayurveda, is most commonly consumed as an herbal infusion that promote emotional wellbeing. It has a crisp, peppery flavor similar to chai tea making for a tasty and aromatic herbal infusion with a clean, grassy finish.
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Branston was concerned that Markie, her current hubby, was exhibiting certain retrogressive traits. He would occasionally seem to forget his gender and attempt to patronise her.
An example: Markie didn't as a rule pay much attention to politics or economics, but on this particular day he must have caught the tail end of an aircast whilst loading the dishwasher. It had something to do with the PM's decision to impose selective economic sanctions upon what little remained of the United States. When Branston came in, after a stressful day at the office, Markie had launched into an explanation of this complex news item – and in words of one syllable, as they might have said last century.
It was galling, especially as she had a Masters in Geopolitics and he had a – what was it? – certificate in "Green Cuisine" from some second-rate finishing school.
Worse, on that visit to the solicitors the other day to renew their annual marriage contract Markie had so far forgotten himself as to open the door for her, as if she might be too feeble to open it for herself. The boy on reception had been watching them, and tittered behind his black-varnished fingernails.
At that point Branston seriously considered not renewing their contract at all, but she worked long hours and selecting a mate was so time-consuming. Besides, she had grown used to Markie over the four years she had had him, and he was quite good at the sex part. Of course, when he ceased to be –
She was discussing this with her colleague and sometime-lover McKaig, over lunch. The waiter was tiresomely slow in coming over to take their order, and as he passed McKaig snapped her fingers at him, causing him to jump and drop the tray he was carrying. Whilst the fool was grovelling about in the gangway trying to clear up the mess he'd made, Branston asked McKaig if she had ever experienced anything similar. She had.
What did you do about it?
I purchased a Hapless Hannah, old girl. Some men have this residual sense of superiority and entitlement, a genetically-programmed need to protect their "womenfolk". Can you imagine it? Something to do with their hormones. But it's easily managed. Our Hannah lives in the cupboard under the stairs, easily stowed away when not in use. When I go out, if he feels the urge hubby can set her going. And hey presto! The cyborg can be as useless and/or dependent as ever he wishes. By the time I get home he is – satiated. You should get one. Here, this is their website.
The salesman suggested that Branston make an actual analogue visit to their out-of-town showrooms.
It sounds rather as if your – colleague – has the Hannah 2.1. All right in its day, Madam, but we're now up to the Hannah 2.7. The 2.7, unlike the 2.1, is equipped with the replaceable oh-dear-please-rescue-me pheromone cartridge, in addition to the standard don't-know-what-to-do psycho-wave generator. The two combine to make her devastatingly effective. We also have a range of alternative 'bleatborgs' – our affectionate nickname, Madam – the Silly Susan and the Foolish Freda, to name but two –
Branston summoned an autax, tapped in the destination code, swiped her payment card and off they set at a steady 120 mph. Even at that speed it was a good ten minutes before the autax purred to a stop outside a chrome-and-glass display space with a window full of borgs.
She left it to Markie to unpack the 2.7 from its crate – warning him to be careful when using a sharp knife – and to wade through the instructions. After all, it was to be his little toy, and she had a finance report to finish.
At first all seemed to be going to plan. Markie was noticeably more relaxed, had even started singing over the ironing board, but most importantly he made no further attempts to patronise her. One evening Branston asked him to demonstrate the Hannah.
Markie was somewhat bashful – understandably, since this was his private little peccadillo – but she insisted upon it, and the Hannah was wheeled out. It was remarkably lifelike in its little gingham apron, a pink lurex bow askew amongst those ditsy curls. Oh dear, it said. We haven't been introduced. I'm Hannah. Markie, please help me. Should I have curtsied just then?
Markie cleared his throat, casting a furtive glance in his wife's direction. Don't worry, Hannah. You only need curtsy to royalty.
Royalty? I haven't met any royal people yet, have I Markie? Oh dear, so much to remember. I'm not sure my head will hold it all.
Sick-making, but Markie was lapping it up. After that he relaxed a bit more, to the extent that he would sometimes neglect to put the borg away before Branston got in. There the little sap would be, in the corner of the living area.
Hello, hello? Carpet robot seems to have run out of electricity. Could you remind me how to plug him in? If you can spare the time, that is?
The problem began when Branston realised the Hannah was starting to affect her too, presumably an undisclosed side-effect of those all-singing-all-dancing pheromones. Even when the Hannah was safely tucked away out of sight, Branston would be getting these embarrassing urges – just to peek in and see if the poor dear was all right, alone in the dark, not crying softly to herself or in need of a hug. Hannah must actually be appealing to Branston's – whisper it – maternal instincts – in addition to Markie's patronising, protecting ones.
The bleatborg was headed for the scrapheap.
And so, she then realised, was Markie.


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|Huge Revelation turns Tevar negative against Sikandar in Kulfi Kumar Bajewala
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Huge Revelation turns Tevar negative against Sikandar in Kulfi Kumar Bajewala
Major crack turns Tevar negative against Sikandar in Kulfi Kumar Bajewala
In the eye catching storyline of Kulfi Kumar Bajewala,
Lovely is knitting her new chakravyuh for Kulfi to keep her away from Sikandar
Since Sikandar (Mohit Malik). brought Tevar and Kulfi to home, Lovely turns restless thinking if the truth will get reveal to Sikandar then he will leave her and Amyra.
Lovely (Anjali Anand) thus meets Tevar and reveals him that Kulfi is not his daughter while she proves Sikandar evil before Tevar.
Tevar and Sikandar's major showdown
Tevar gets angry on knowing Sikandar lied to him that Kulfi is his daughter.
Tevar questions Sikandar (Mohit Malik).about his lie while Sikandar stands shocked with no answer.
Will Tevar leave Kulfi (Aakriti Sharma) after learning the truth?
What will Sikandar do?
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Low Costs
Printing labels for various types of products has grown significantly in recent times. Along with new and efficient printing machines, labels can be ordered even at very low costs without worrying about the exorbitant rate. Of course, large outlays are still cheaper, but this difference is not as big as a few years ago.
The potential market for low-cost prints is small, local companies producing small quantities of goods. Recently also a lot of home brewers begin to label their own beers, of course not for trade, but for example for contests. In addition, we have producers of honey, preserves and organic food, where the demand is rather small expenditure labels.
Printing is not one thing
Printing is not only printing leaflets, business cards or large banners - it also prints other, necessary materials such as: stickers, self-adhesive letters or labels. In principle, everything that comes out of the printing house can be included in the category of printing.
There are plants specializing in the production of only a specific group of printed materials: eg leaflets, or only large-format printing. However, this results from a simple thing: for every type of printing you need to have the right machine, and these take up space and cost a lot. That is why printing plants limit the amount of services provided.
Most important is ... paper
Paper in printing and printing is probably the most important thing next to paints. Without it, printing would not be possible. Paper as a material has been known since 105, n. E., That is for a very long time. However, it was not until the twentieth century that more and more types of paper for various applications were invented.
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L.A. Nik just opened a bar. It's called World Famous SuperStar Bar.
L.A. Nik, the self-proclaimed "Minneapolis Mayor After Dark," is an unavoidable Twin Cities personality.
The Trump-stumping Strib coverboy balances many roles: fatalist self-help author, Minneapolis 911 podcaster, civically minded rock 'n' roller, and even political savior ("People all came to me and said, 'You gotta run [for mayor]. You have to. You're the only choice left.")
Now you can add nightclub impresario to the list.
Nik's World Famous SuperStar Bar opened last week atop the revitalized Seven Steakhouse in downtown Minneapolis, and it's screamingly on-brand -- flame decal bar, neon everything, throwback pop-culture decor. Here's a video tour of 220-capacity bar/music venue:
We contacted Nik for details, but he only offered us one tidbit the Mpls-St. Paul Biz Journal "didn't get" for its profile of World Famous SuperStar Bar: The place sells five flavors of Pop-Tarts. For additional info, Nik directed us to Ken Sherman, co-owner of Seven and World Famous SuperStar Bar.
"We didn't know what to do with [extra space in the building], so we decided to work out something with Nik," Sherman says. "It's his bar -- he's the promoter and creative guy behind it."
What about Nik's pitch sold Sherman and fellow co-owner Ro Shirole? Sherman says the Minneapolis nightlife scene is loaded with EDM and rap options, but retro rock 'n' roll is underserved. Enter World Famous SuperStar Bar.
"The concept is sort of a balance of pop culture from the '70s, '80s, and '90s," he explains, adding that the sound is "terrific" in the intimate live music space. "[Nik] has a whole creative concept that I've never seen anywhere, and I've traveled quite a bit."
Nik seems to agree.
"I guarantee you there's nowhere that looks like this in the state of Minnesota," he tells the Biz Journal.
He's not wrong!
World Famous SuperStar Bar is open Thursdays through Sundays, from 9 p.m. to bar close. "L.A. Nik's Crazy Christmas & Hanukkah Party" goes down Friday; a weekly variety show runs Sundays from 7-11 p.m.


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Student Theater Masterclass Series
The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) is announcing the postponement of the Student Theater Masterclass Series. With public gathering restrictions in place through at least April 6, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 health crisis, OACCE will reschedule the series for a later date.
Got something to say? Excited about performing? Train with Pig Iron Theatre Company during Student Theater Masterclass Series and learn how to transform YOUR voice, YOUR ideas, YOUR movement into works of engaging physical performance for the stage and beyond. Break some theatrical rules…and make some new ones. Pig Iron Theatre Company is known across the US and the world for its innovative approaches to creating theatre. Pig Iron company members will lead you through their processes for creating riveting characters, "writing-on-your-feet" through improvisation, and honing material into short original plays created collaboratively by YOU and YOUR PEERS.
Along with the Devised Theatre Master Classes, there will also be a track for non-performers meant for designers and technical theatre students. There will a final session for all participants to come together to weave together a series of short devised works into a public performance as a capstone to the whole experience.
Must be willing to work hard, stay focused, be seriously playful and playfully serious, and not too proud to fail in order to succeed. Recommend a student today!
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Vintage Celebration
Globe-Trotter's newest luggage collection celebrates the Royal Air Force's centennial in style.
There's nothing better than that new luggage smell – it just screams "go somewhere, anywhere, do it now!" It doesn't hurt when the suitcase in question also marks an important milestone in the history of an esteemed institution like Britain's Royal Air Force. The new RAF 100 luggage line from Globe-Trotter ticks both boxes. Created to celebrate the 100-year history of the Royal Air Force, the cases in the new collection feature large interiors that make packing a breeze, as well as a vintage-esque exterior strap that keeps the case tight and secure. Available as a 14-inch utility case, a 20-inch trolley case with telescoping wooden handle, or as a slim attaché case, the line features sturdy aluminum construction, replacing the classic vulcanized fibreboard shell, as well as metal rivets which give the suitcases an aeronautical look. Perfect for weekend escapes, the trolley case features a 45-litre capacity and opens lengthwise to allow access when standing. With two internal webbing straps, newly-designed corner wheels, and a TSA-approved lock, this slick travel sidekick also boasts the iconic RAF heraldic insignia.


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Conference Reports for NATAP
Conference on Retroviruses
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February 22-25, 2016, Boston MA
HIV Suppression Rate Rose Significantly in US From 2009 to 2013
Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI), February 22-25, 2016, Boston
Mark Mascolini
Rates of HIV suppression on the latest viral load test climbed from 72% in 2009 to 80% in 2013 in a nationally representative US sample studied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [1]. Women, blacks, and younger people had some of the biggest gains over the 5-year study.
The dearly sought endpoint of the HIV care cascade--an undetectable viral load--promises both individual and population-level health benefits. More aggressive HIV testing and linkage to care, plus more tolerable and convenient antiretroviral regimens, should contribute to climbing viral suppression rates. To see if that's happening, the CDC examined data from the Medical Monitoring Project, a nationally representative sample of people with HIV. Data came from interviews and medical record abstraction. The researchers aimed to determine if rates of viral suppression (a viral load below 200 copies) changed at the last test or at all tests in the last 12 months from 2009 through 2013.
The overall viral suppression rate at the last test rose from 72% in 2009 to 74% in 2010, to 76% in 2011, to 77% in 2012, and to 80% in 2013 (P < 0.01). This improvement held true for all subgroups by gender, age, race/ethnicity, and gender of sex partners. Gains in viral control from 2009 through 2013 proved particular strong for women (66% to 77%), blacks (64% to 76%), 18- to 29-year-olds (56% to 68%), and 30- to 39-year-olds (62% to 75%) (P < 0.01 for all gains).
Rates of sustained virologic suppression for the past 12 months rose from 58% in 2009 to 60% in 2010, to 62% in 2011, to 66% in 2012, and to 68% in 2013 (P < 0.01). This improvement proved significant for all subgroups by gender, age, race/ethnicity, and gender of sex partners. Again, gains looked particularly good for women (52% to 64%), blacks (49% to 61%), 18- to 29-year-olds (32% to 51%), and 30- to 39-year-olds (47% to 63%) (P < 0.01 for all).
For men who have sex with men, the proportion with viral suppression at the last test jumped from 76% in 2009 to 82% in 2013, and the proportion with 12-month sustained suppression in those years surged from 61% to 71% (P = 0.01 for both).
These improving viral suppression rates across groups reflected a steady climb in antiretroviral prescribing rates from 89% in 2009 to 90% in 2010, to 92% in 2011, to 93% in 2012, to 94% in 2013 (beta trend = 0.01). Statistical adjustment for rising antiretroviral prescription rates trimmed the average annual gain in viral suppression at the last test by 30%, but that increase remained statistically significant for all subgroups except 18- to 29-year-olds. Adjustment for rising antiretroviral rates also dampened the average annual increase in sustained viral suppression by 19% overall, and the trend remained significant for all subgroups. These findings indicated that rising antiretroviral prescription rates accounted for some but not all of the improving viral suppression rates.
The CDC investigators suggested a few factors that contributed to improving viral suppression rates over time--antiretroviral guideline changes in 2009 and 2012 and elimination of ADAP wait lists in 2013. They observed that the largest improvements in suppression rates came in subgroups with the lowest rates when the study period began. But they cautioned that "more progress is needed to achieve National HIV/AIDS Strategy goals."
1. Bradley H, Mattson C, Beer L, Huang P, Shouse RL. Increased HIV viral suppression among US adults receiving medical care, 2009-2013. Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI), February 22-25, 2016, Boston. Abstract 53.


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What can we learn about our churches from the new Pope?
It has been only a short amount of time since Pope Francis was introduced to the world – and already he has the Vatican scratching their heads…and the world loving every move he makes. In one of his first matters of business as Pope, the highest-ranking Catholic decided to swing by his hotel and pay his bill. Later, another news story came out about the Pope making a personal phone call to his paper-boy to tell him he was cancelling his subscription. "These are things that are normal," you say. "What is so special?" The key here is that the Pope has every utility at his disposal. The hotel was run by the Vatican. NO one at the hotel would have raised a stink or batted an eye if the Pope stayed there and not payed. In fact, they may very well have MADE money to turn it into a tourist attraction! The Pope has an entire team to handle his affairs. He has no need to pay his bills himself or cancel a paper – those things can be "handled" by protocol. The big news here – is that Catholicism has a certain structure – a liturgy – an "understanding" of sorts…and the Pope is changing lots within their way of thinking.
Today, we read where the Pope is changing history again and, instead of beginning the Easter Tridumm at St. Peter's Basilica he is leaving the Vatican to go to a prison and wash the feet of prisoners there! WOW! While most protestant Christians would look at this in amazement that the Pope is washing feet of others – the Vatican is looking at this as a steep deviance in history in that the Pope will be beginning the Tridumm outside the St. Peter's at all. One thing is for certain – this new Pope is making huge waves and changes that the Catholic church would have never thought.
That brings us to protestant churches…
…what can we glean from this? The answer – PLENTY.
Quit Being Selfish Christians and Adapt To Change
There – I said it. I want to state first that I did not say "change what is written in the Bible to adapt your own theology". My "change" is a complete change of what we are calling "liturgical" but should rightfully call "poor interior decorating". We like our churches and all of our furnishings the way they are. Let's watch a short video and then come back for a moment:
Most of you laughed. Some of you just thought it was bad taste that the leaders appeared to be "making fun of" worship. Others of you are missing the point and are still trying to determine where I am going with this after watching "an uplifting and spirited contemporary" service. Therein lies the problem. Many churches – calling themselves "contemporary" or "modern" look (today) very similar to what the video above calls out to be a 20 year-old church. Curious as to why? BECAUSE WE HAVEN'T CHANGED A THING IN ALMOST 20 YEARS!
In our own homes, we update. We get spring fever and decide to paint the walls. We notice that the lamps we have are a little "dated' and we give them to Goodwill and we buy some new ones. We look at pinterest for the latest decorating trends, watch DIY and HGTV channels to learn how to better decorate on a dime…but we leave our Church homes untouched. Why? A number of reasons.
1. We are selfish. "This is MY church and this is how it as always been". Nevermind the fact that a new person enters the church and all they see is decorating that is decades behind the curve ball. We want things the way they always were. The unreached want to be comfortable in their surroundings to worship. Which holds the greatest of importance?
2. We think everything in the church is God's and, by default, it shouldn't be touched. Ok…so part of this is true. Everything DOES belong to God – but I can assure you that He did not divinely come down and pick out that plastic plant or floral arrangement. Breathe easy – it is oooooooookaaaaay to change the furnishings in the church to something closer to today.
3. We should be focused on God – not furnishings. Fair enough. Then why are the dated ones there to begin with?
So why are these things important in the first place? Easy…lets go back to the house comparison. Let's assume that you put your house on the market with your 20 year old furnishings and a potential buyer comes in. Most potential buyers would likely accept buying the house only after a few "updates" were made…right? We see this all the time on television real estate shows. If an unchurched person comes to your door at church – and sees 20 year old furnishings – don't you think that they will become a little less comfortable and decide that they don't want to "buy into" your church with its current furnishings? "But Jason," you say " if they are there for the furnishings and not for God then they have come to the wrong place." Should we not be about the church's work to also make the church as warm and inviting as possible so that they can LEARN what church is about while they are there? After all – your home is about your family and not decorations…right?
What were to happen if we "went Francis" on our churches and changed simple things that were otherwise gasped at? What is the payoff? How many people have never walked back into a church after visiting the first time because they went the next Sunday down the road to a church with more comforts?
I'm curious on this one. I've speedily written it….because I am passionate about the subject. Over the next few weeks I want to talk about some things to hopefully get you in the mindframe of thinking like a first-time guest. I am willing to take the punches – because I know some of you want to throw them at the nerve I have to make changes in our dated churches….
…so I am ready to listen to YOUR thought after you've heard mine. Do you agree? Disagree? Share your thoughts below in the comments. I would LOVE to hear them.