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Scotland's Young People Shine as Project Northern Lights returns
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Muirhouse Youth Development Group (MYDG) will today [Friday 28 October] welcome home ten young people as they complete the final leg of Project Northern Lights – a challenging eight-week adventure and personal training programme established to help disadvantaged young people to shine.
Set up to help young people escape the relentless cycle of crime and punishment, Project Northern Lights is the latest example of businesses stepping up to support grassroots organisations in one of Scotland's most deprived communities in North Edinburgh.
The journey has involved three physically gruelling stages over the course of eight weeks: instruction in personal training, coaching and teamwork; an intensive course in outdoor survival skills and fitness; culminating in a week-long sail-training voyage around the west coast with Ocean Youth Trust Scotland.
"I'm the happiest man in the world," said Danny, 16, one of the young crew, after a turn on the helm of Alba Venturer, a 70' sailing ketch.
Another spoke of the difficulty putting problems at home and in the community behind him when he said: 'I really want to separate what's happening at home from being able to enjoy myself here, but it's really hard.'
Led by WildFox Events, Project Northern Lights aims to build the skills, experience and confidence of young people aged 12-25 who have no formal qualifications and who live turbulent and chaotic lifestyles. And with the young people involved having already faced wilderness camping, shelter building and skinning rabbits for food to survive, it's been no picnic.
Andy Wishart, Outdoor Education Instructor and volunteer First Mate for Ocean Youth Trust Scotland, commented: "This experience has been no holiday and has pushed these young people to their limits - both physically and emotionally. Those who made it this far have had to face great challenges but have, most importantly, learned that they can overcome these - they can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
"The young people who are finishing this programme are doing so with newfound confidence, resilience and armed with employable skills that will make a real difference to their lives and to their communities."
Jonny Kinross, Development Worker for MYDG, commented: "Our justice system can't solve the problems of crime and antisocial behaviour by itself. It requires grassroots reinforcement through positive action so that Scotland's young people can become valued members of their communities.
"This project is but a cog in the bigger wheel of our justice system that can turn these young peoples' lives around indefinitely. We have been overwhelmed by the success of the project and with the real changes we have witnessed in the young people involved and we look forward to rolling the project out again next year to help more disadvantaged young people in Scotland."
The success of the pilot project, which was funded by the Artemis Charitable Foundation and Finlayson Wagner Black and has received cross-party political backing from the SNP, Conservative and Scottish Green Parties, means it could to be rolled out on a larger scale in 2012, benefiting more than 45 young people.


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Chapter One
My earliest memory is probably that of a swing. I was sitting on a swing (as you do), swaying back and forth, legs too short to touch the ground. I held on tight, Mother was pushing me telling me to 'hold on tightly'. It's so vivid in my mind. I remember it was a sunny day. There were also other kids. Then I let go, landing face first onto the rocky concrete.
What I've realised after the years is that memory doesn't do you justice. The most vivid ones can also be the most mistaken ones. I couldn't remember where the swing was, and over the years I've come to convince myself that it was when our family still lived in Taipei (although when Mother retold the story, she told me it was actually Taichung). What colour shirt I was wearing I did not know, but I always pictured a pink one with hello kitty all over it. And see, the way I play these memories in my head as a detached third person seeing myself bewilders me. I picture a small child with soft black hair, wearing a pink shirt happily swaying on a swing, as if this was a film, a fragmented recollection with spaces that I have filled in myself and then forgotten. It very well could have been a cloudy day. Just as likely, Mother could've said nothing, or anything.
I was rushed to Father's clinic. This I don't remember. Mother said I had to get six stitches, and that's how I believe the scar on my forehead came to be. It hides under my fringe, which I keep long to cover it up. When people ask I tell them the story, and I replay that memory again regardless of accuracy. I was so young, so naïve and just wanted to have fun. I wonder what I felt of mother afterwards, was there a sense of betrayal? Or simply the feeling of my own stupidity. How silly of me to think I was capable of such sophisticated thought. All I felt would be the immediate pain and the crying instantly thereafter. Trust me, feelings about memories must be the hardest thing to pinpoint – not because they are not there or slightly felt, but because they are so malleable, constantly changing over time. The event (and really, the memory) doesn't change, yet my feelings towards it are summed up in the concrete definitions of words that I develop and substitute over time. When I write, when I feel, when I think, I cannot even trust myself.
I imagined Father worrying a lot every time me and Mother went out to play again. But I could not imagine him angry, bitter or blaming Mother, for those are emotions that rarely sweep across the mind of such a composed and sensitive man of Father. There's simply too much love in this family. I only imagined the controlled horror of his face as his gaze met mine then Mother's eyes as she brought me into his emergency room.
Too much love in this family must've been an obligated family tradition. Grandma who I've seen only a few times always held me and handed me a few coins and whispered 'go buy yourself something nice' in her flaky choking voice, which I would then buy some candy from the small dairy next door pretending to be happy to make her happy. For too long I had not been able to see myself as this kid who made small talk with Grandma regardless of how trite, repetitive and boring these conversations were ('Amelia, put some clothes on it's getting cold', 'Amelia, have you eaten yet', 'Amelia, how's school'). I disliked little Amelia. Other people had too much control over her, her desire to make others happy was almost obsessive, something that I perceived to be a weakness. Nowadays I simply do not have that kind of generosity. Yet, that was me when I was young, and I do question how I've become the big Amelia I am. But what meaning is childhood except how it has made the person you are? It's a search for reason, a search for the fragmented memories, and really simply a search for purpose and the catalysts and the true emotions which I had felt when I was there in the moment.
The same could be said for Mother and Father, and Tristan. Mother had a big, big belly when I fell down the swing. I'm sure. At least that's what my memory tells me.
-- Uncertain
- Blindsight
- Childhood memories
- Personal experiences in unreliable narration
Hey guys, I had a little moment just then, and kept typing and typing and churned this out in a about an hour or two.
Please give some feedback! I know it's kind of long, but I want to know if you guys like it. It's going to be a series and I'll write some more when I find the time, but only if people reads and enjoys them.
And I know it's a bit dark, and almost borderlining on cynical... but they're for the purposes of portraying the character. Other character's tone will be different, depending on the context too.
I don't usually post my works here, as I send them to people I know and some people like to do 'plagiarise checks' online and might take them here - and my entries don't have fancy names for people and simply streaks of embarrassment...
It makes me think about my own memories...
and now I want to know more about Amelia's family, there's a kind of mystery about them.

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Why is Waiting for Godot called an absurd play?
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The movement of literature referred to as the Theatre of the Absurd refers to plays that are a bleak, depressing picture of the condition and the style which acts as the medium for conveying this impression to the audience. Existentialist thinking is evident in this play by Beckett, which relates to the idea that the human life profoundly lacks any purpose or meaning and that we as humans dwell in a world which is either deeply hostile towards us or at best indifferent.
Plays that are part of the Theatre of the Absurd are stylistically marked by an abadonment of familiar conventions such as realistic characters, a clarity of plot and understandable dialogue. This helped the audience to experience the absurdity of the world that was presented before them. We can see how this play is an example of this movement by the way in which the characters are strange misfits who engage in complex and abstruse dialogue that seems to be full of non-sequiturs and illogical. This is of course given its most extreme expression in Lucky's monologue in the first act:
I resume alas alas on on in short in fine on on abode of stones who can doubt it I resume but not so fast I resume the skull to shrink.
Such a presentation of character and dialogue serve to confirm this masterpiece as an excellent example of the Theatre of the Absurd. At the end of the day, it is a play about two men who do very little except are left to wait in a meaningless situation endlessly. Beckett therefore reveals a very depressing view of human life.
The play has certain distinct features which make it different from other conventional plays like - plain and simple stage setting, tramps as protagonists, absence of conventional plot, asymmetrical structure of the play and much more.
Theatre of Absurd or Absurd Drama
In simple words, Absurd means having no rational or orderly relationship to human life or ridiculously unreasonable.
Theatre of Absurd is a form of drama that emphasizes the absurdity of human existence by employing disjointed, repetitious and meaningless dialogue, purposeless and confusing situations, and plots that lack realistic or logical development.
The Theatre of the Absurd was the major theatrical phenomenon of the 1950s. It was played out against the backdrop of the Cold War. The settings and characters are unhistorical, reflecting the metaphysical rather than social preoccupations of this type of drama. The absence of plot emphasizes the futility and monotony of human existence. Characters lack motivation, and are seen to spend their time either waiting for something to happen (a motif common to all three playwrights) or engaged in meaningless exchanges of words. Cause and effect are dissociated, making events appear arbitrary and unpredictable. Material objects and stage properties appear incongruous. Time is elastic and non-linear. The characteristic mood of these plays is tragicomic, inevitably so, because they express a nihilistic view of human existence whilst simultaneously denying man the dignity necessary to achieve genuine tragic stature.
Waiting for Godot reflects all of the above characteristic features of Theatre of Absurd.
Waiting for Godot as an Absurd Drama-
In the play, the two protagonist, Vladimir and Estragon, wait endlessly and in vain for someone named Godot to arrive. Waiting for Godot follows two days in the lives of these two men in two acts. In both the acts, the two tramps are inexhaustible in inventing new ways of passing time and there is repetition of action. Their wait seems endless and nothing changes except the time.
Beckett's Godot can be taken for anything or nothing. The play can be looked up as a metaphor for human situation at its most 'absurd'. The play flout all the standards by which drama has been judged over centuries. Structurally, in contrast to a well-made play with a beginning and an end, Godot is an absurd drama that starts as an arbitrary point and also ends like that. The strength of the play lies in its opposition to the rules of convention.
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i'm a new, very small mostly veggie plant grower for retail customers who find out about me on FB & craigslist. they come to my place or i deliver to them in an arranged spot. a couple of days ago, i had a hardware business owner an hour's drive from me contact me re: would i be interested in selling wholesale plants to him--a variety of veggies, flowers, herbs, hanging baskets. when i asked him the volume, he was like, "well my last provider, who's now gone out of business, would bring me whatever would fit in the space & i'd pay them for it." he's a real nice man, just doesn't focus on this area. he faxed me their price list, which i can meet. he finally pulled out a list of what was delivered one day in July of last year, and it was waaaaaayyyyyyy more than i could provide!!! i don't even have my big greenhouse up yet (will have it up & going in about 2 or so months). i DO have about 200ish tomato plants that will be ready very soon, but that's pretty much it for right this minute. there's another nursery owner nearby who i'm friends with who might go in with me. there's NO way i can meet this need on my own this year. i also found out that a local feed store also uses this same out of biz nursery & THEY would ALSO be interested in plants. so, my question, to restate: what's the difference between stepping out in faith and jumping off a cliff? haha!! i just don't want to get overwhelmed and not be able to meet their needs with excellence. but on the flip side, here's an open niche in our area....... AND are there other options to providing the plants? like me buying from a wholesaler & selling to them? is that ok to do? |
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- Posted by rustico_2009 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 9, 13 at 11:18
It seems like if you could find a good wholesaler or two, you could broker some plants from elsewhere, while you build you own capabilities. Even if it were not as profitable you would be holding your spot with the contacts you are making and selling what you can grow yourself. Who knows, you might always like that business model? A man I know who supplies smaller retail chains quit growing altogether and just plays middleman. You have a better deal than he does from what I see. He has to take a loss on plants that don't sell...at least from some of his locations. If you wanted to go that route for a while, can you find a producer of seedlings that can meet your standards? |
You may want to find out why the other guy went out of business. Not always as profitable as you first think. |
- Posted by myfamilysfarm 5b (My Page) on Sat, Mar 9, 13 at 18:06
I agree with PAFlowers, so many people don't figure all their costs, and eventually go out of business. I would check with your friend and see if you can work together. I took on a fellow this year that wanted about 700 tomatoes, 500 peppers along with cukes, squash and onions. Well everything was progressing fine, then suddenly the plants started to slow down and when he wanted to plant in his greenhouse, they weren't ready. Lucky for me, I have a greenhouse grower friend that help me out with some of her special plants. Enough to satisfy him. Thank goodness for friends. |
re: seedling producer---yeah i think so. even if this friend of mine doesn't want to do it, she's been in the biz super long and would know of ppl who might that would be trustworthy. thx for sharing about the broker you know! very interesting!! |
pafflowers---yeah i wondered about that. i'll talk to the 2nd shop owner to see what he found out. myfamilysfarm--re: plants & friends--so true! you just can't set a deadline on plants. they're ready when they're ready and that's it!! i had advertised that my tomato plants would be ready for the 15th, b/c we were SUPPOSED to have some warmer nights this week. BUT.......errrrrggggg. |
- Posted by myfamilysfarm 5b (My Page) on Sun, Mar 10, 13 at 13:33
I'm doing alot of errrrrrgggg lately. I bought a different soil, and am wondering if that might be part of the problem, but the friend is having trouble also (and she has over 40 years of experience). |
myfamilysfarm: i know what you mean!!! i did one batch of several different lettuces earlier this year and they did GREAT. this 2nd batch, same soil, same everything, and they all came up, but they're just sitting there looking at me like, "well what are we supposed to do now?" they're just sitting there, not growing!!! wassup w/dat????? the weather hasn't been worse. yes we've had some cold, but dang, lettuces ARE a cool weather plant! (and not super freezing cold. we've had 2 slight freezes in 3 weeks, one night each. that's it. and cooler during the day, but again, not freezing type weather.) errrrggggg |
- Posted by myfamilysfarm 5b (My Page) on Tue, Mar 12, 13 at 13:12
Be glad you're in FL, even northern. We're still getting below freezing nights. A 40 is celebration time if it's a daytime high. |
i hear ya! every time i hear about ppl having snow or all those freezing temps, i am thankful!!! i'd like to see/play in the snow like one day, but not have to live in it for months! |
- Posted by myfamilysfarm 5b (My Page) on Tue, Mar 12, 13 at 13:40
I lived in Tampa for 8 years until I inherited part of my grandmother's farm. Still want that 'southern' weather, but home is here. If I had enough money, I'd snow-bird, but be nice. |
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I'm so excited to be sharing about the Orange Tour. Well, even more than talking ABOUT the Orange Tour, I'm pumped about going with my TEAM (we're going to San Jose this year!). Last year was a blast.
I went into last year feeling weighed down by a bunch of things that had been going on in my life and church. I remember feeling a little disillusioned about church and ministry. Although, on paper, I knew I was excited to be going on a trip with my awesome teammates, I don't think I realized what was in store.
We went to the one down near Los Angeles (Glendora, if you want to be specific). Even the drive down was rewarding, since I won our team car game. :-) The first thing we did is a "Meet Me at Chick-Fil-A" close to the Tour venue. There, we were able to interact with family ministry workers from a variety of churches and hear a bunch of insights from peers about how they're being orange (leaning into that partnership between the "yellow" church and "red" home). Also, it was great to meet with Orange thinkers like Matt McKee (who really challenged me with some ways to partner with parents), Jeremy Zach (whose enthusiasm is contagious), Stephanie Porter (who makes everything more fun), and Sue Miller (who "wrote the book" on children's ministry). It probably could have been just that lunch at Chick-Fil-A; but, thankfully, there was more.
That night, our team took advantage of the time together to build unity through talking through some of the tough stuff that we had been dealing with as a church. This wasn't a complaint session. Instead, it really became one of those conversations where each of us stuck his/her hand in the middle of the circle pumped because we knew what we were about and that we had each other's backs to do what was right.
The next day was the Tour, and it was great. Reggie Joiner shared for most of the day (with a few breakouts) about the importance of what we are doing. This partnership between the church and family is so important. I wouldn't even try to recapture what he said. I would just say that it was inspirational and informational– and I think that's what you hope for from these kinds of things.
I don't know what to tell you beyond that. All I know is that, as a student ministries guy, it's really easy to concentrate solely on the kids– only talking to the parents when you "have to" (discipline issues, answering questions, or having parent meetings to launch new programs, trips, etc.) To be intentional about partnering with parents is more work. It doubles your "target groups." But…at the same time, it's what we are called to do. We're called to help parents take that next step in owning the responsibilities that God has bestowed upon them as parents.
The ride back from this trip was invaluable as well, as we began to bounce ideas back and forth about implementation. I don't think it's a coincidence that radical things are happening in orangeness since that trip.
* Our family ministry team meets every week now to talk about our priorities and about how we can synchronize our messages.
* Our childcare center is partnering with our family ministry team on how they can be orange, better equipping the parents of preschoolers who they serve every day.
* Our youth ministry has invited parents to participate even more in our Sunday night program and taken the time to be intentional about helping them with monthly "parent cue" videos
* Our preschool ministry is revolutionizing how we do baby dedications to get our parents started off right
* Our children's ministry team has rededicated itself to training small group leaders to understand the importance of communication with parents
* Our senior pastor did a six-week series called "Orange"– so our WHOLE CHURCH could understand what us family ministry wackos were so excited about
* This blog was born. I wanted to create a place where I could bounce ideas around to my own church family and whoever else may see this– to hammer home the importance of orange as a lifestyle.
* My baby (Evie) was born. I'm in the "parent" club now. I've been with the "church" folks since I gave my life to Christ; but now I wear both hats.
Raising the next generation to follow Jesus is always going to be "important but not urgent." There will be other things that compete with this grand task. I'm glad that the Orange Tour is in place to smack some sense into church leaders; and that's why I'm fully expecting to be blown away this year as well!
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I'm not sure about outside of Disney, but Teppanyaki is my favorite restuarant!!!!! Have you eaten there before?
Do any Disney/food experts out there have any opinons about where to get the best Japanese food in Orlando? We would like a Teppanyaki style meal. I know this is avaliable in Epcot, but are there any local places that are good?
103 Days till Florida!
107 Days till Disney! :mickey:
No - have never eaten Japanese food before!
Oh it's so good. Don't worry about being picky, the food is really good. I suggest "tori" which is chicken. Everything is good, and it isn't like marinated or anything in something weird. If you have kids too, they have a kids version of the Tori and it is just the same as the adult chicken (except smaller)
Don't be afraid of it either! Just because they have plain chicken doesn't mean you should just order that Go for something different, who knows? You might end up liking it! If not, you can always share what someone else got.
Japanese food is awesome, and it's definitely fun to watch them cook the food on the heibachi.
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Charcoal on Latte Hemp/ organic Cotton.
On a trip into Central Australia, Sophie met the Mulga – a plant that provides significant resources to the Indigenous community – from collection of water, to food. She was inspired by its symmetrical appearance; and its strong yet delicate silhouette against the wide desert skies.


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Welcome friends, to the Puccini Foundation
The foundation was named for Puccini, my dear cocker spaniel, who was my constant companion for 14 years. Sadly, he lost his fight with cancer, but only after making history as a participant in an amazing clinical trial for a vaccine that extended his life both in quality and quantity. The vaccine has since been USDA-approved, is helping dogs with malignant melanoma, and the findings from the clinical trials have been applied toward studies to create a similar vaccine for humans!
It was during our precious, extra time together that I promised Puccini I would create this organization* to support the growing science of comparative oncology and celebrate the human-animal bond. Millions of cats and dogs are diagnosed every year with the same kinds of cancers found in people: melanoma, lymphoma, bone cancer, breast cancer and more. Studying and finding therapies for cancers in our pets, can lead to treatments and cures for people as well. Comparative oncology researches and treats cancer that has occurred naturally in pets; there is never any testing on healthy animals.
The Puccini Foundation is dedicated to the hope of a future for pets and people… cancer free.
Please donate whatever time or funds you can to this important research. I hope you will find our website to be a resource for information about comparative oncology, and a source of community and hope.
Very truly yours,
Linda Cohen Wassong
*The Puccini Foundation was recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit in August 2007.


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GREAT PERFORMANCES | Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny | LA Opera
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Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone and Anthony Dean Griffey star in Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny from LA Opera, a new production of one of the great 20th century operas. Tune in to PBS' GREAT PERFORMANCES series (check local listings) for this savage and lyrical satire told in a blend of opera and raucous music hall songs. Tony Award-winner John Doyle (Company) directs.
In this video clip, Audra McDonald sings the opera's best-known song, 'Moon of Alabama.'
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Jan 12, 2010 6:23 PM by Stacy Daniel
A thousand gallons of raw sewage spills in San Luis Obispo County, forcing officials to post health advisories warning residents of the danger.
The spill was reported at 1:00 A.M., Tuesday morning. Officials say, sewage was coming up out of a manhole on California Boulevard, in San Luis Obispo.
The spill was caused by a blocked sewer line on California Boulevard. But, the effects of that blockage can still be seen from miles away.
Environmental health officers have posted signs warning beachgoers in Avila to stay out of the water. You may be wondering how a spill in San Luis Obispo could affect the water quality in Avila Beach. According to the San Luis Obispo County Department of Environmental Heath, raw sewage overflowed from a manhole on California Boulevard, entered into a storm and poured into Stenner Creek. Stenner Creek connects with San Luis Creek which flows to Avila Beach.
Ninety percent of the estimated 1,000 gallons that spilled was recovered and the downtown portion of San Luis Creek was not affected.
The San Luis Obispo Utilities Department placed sand bags around the release points and vacuumed the sewage from the storm drains.
Officials with the Environmental Health Department say they have completed their clean-up but they continue to warn people to stay away from the contaminated areas until the sites are given the all clear.
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Despite Darla Nemec's many responsibilities as CaringBridge's director of finance and administration, she somehow still finds time to bake a birthday cake for each of the Eagan-based nonprofit's 70 employees.
"She's kind of a force of nature in that she works extremely hard and there's nothing I can give to her that she can't get done," said CaringBridge Founder Sona Mehring. "She certainly has displayed passion toward our mission. … We're about impacting people's lives, and how we spend our money influences a lot of that."
Mehring created CaringBridge, which gives medical patients customizable Web pages to keep family and friends updated, in 1997. Nemec volunteered her accounting skills in 2002, when Mehring established the organization as a nonprofit and moved CaringBridge's headquarters from her dining room to space shared with Bremer Bank.
Since then, CaringBridge has grown rapidly. In 2002, the nonprofit had no full-time employees and a $54,000 budget. Last year, it had revenue of $8.16 million.
In addition to managing the nonprofit's finances and tax-exemption compliance, Nemec also oversees its human resources, facilities and administrative operations.
For the complete Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal story, see the Nov. 18 print edition, or click on http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/print-edition/2011/11/18/darla-nemec-caringbridge.html?s=print and subscribe to the magazine's premium service.
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Hi!! This is really easy and fun to do. The dye will stay in for 1 to 3 weeks, its not permanent. I do not own this picture, i found it on google.com. You should use sugar free kool-aid powder because the sugar will make your hair really sticky. Sorry, i dont have pictures :(.
The first thing you need to do is mix your sugar free kool-aid powder (any color you want)in with some light colored (white works best) conditioner. Make sure the conditioner is creamy not the leave-in spray kind. Make sure the mixture is still creamy before you put it in your hair.
Next put on some gloves, (which is optional but the dye will stain your hands for a few days) pick some dye up in your hands and rub it in your hair, if you just want highlights, rub it in one spot.
Once you have all the dye you want in, put on a hair net or bandana on and leave it overnight. When you wake up rinse your hair with water (DO NOT WASH) and make sure to get all the excess dye out. Keep in mind this works better on lighter hair so if your hair is bleached or blond leave it on for about 8 hours and if your hair is darker like brown leave it on for 12 hours. This may not work on black hair but it will tint it a bit. I hope you liked my how to!! Please comment, favorite and add your version. Im really curious to see how your hair turns out!!


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Many, many Arkansas publications are abuzz this afternoon with the news that the University of Arkansas is expected to tap Bret Bielema as the Razorbacks head coach.
Bielema, who has been with the Wisconsin program since 2004, is expected to take over where John L. Smith and Bobby Petrino left off earlier this year. Petrino was ousted in April for maintaining an "undisclosed relationship" with an employee — a relationship discovered when he crashed his motorcycle with the woman riding passenger.
The former Iowa lineman, coached at Iowa and and Kansas State before Wisconsin took him on, according to Arkansas News.
If announced during Wednesday's press conference, Bielema's hire will end eight months of searching for a permanent head Razorback coach.


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I have just bought a house with a very nice privacy hedge of ficus, with Cape Honeysuckle planted about every six feet....... all on a drip system. The ficus is thick and lush, and offers total privacy, whereas the Cape Honeysuckle has become "woody" providing prying eyes with the opportunity to see into my yard. I know that pruning the tops will promote bushier growth, but are some of those woody stems even capable of producing shoots of new green? I wonder if I should just plant another Cape Honeysuckle at the base of each to grow up and fill in, or should I remove the Cape's altogether and put ficus in their place? I'm trying to find the most cost-effective alternative. Any advice is appreciated. Thx! |
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It will usually sprout from the woody stems. Cut about 1/3 of the stems down to short stubs (6-12 inches) on a couple of bushes and see what happens. If they sprout, do the rest of them. If it works, every year or two, cut some of the woody old stems down to stubs to keep them lush at the base. |
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Poor customer service sucks. Dealing with rude, incompetent or unhelpful staff who refuse to abide by the "customer is always right" mantra can leave you feeling angry, dejected and utterly undervalued. But when it happens, you at least have some means of recourse. You can threaten to take your business elsewhere unless they lift their game, and follow through if they don't. You can jump online to publicly shame them into listening to you. And should things get really nasty, you can get in touch with the relevant authority to intervene on your behalf.
But as I've been discovering lately, the only thing more frustrating than bad customer service is none at all – that is, when you get in touch with a company or organisation with a view to give them your business, yet they don't even bother to follow through.
Recently I've been on the lookout for three products and services: someone to install a small air conditioning unit I've already bought, a personal trainer and a low-interest credit card to which to transfer my balance. For all three I made the relevant phone calls or online applications a while back to flag what I'm after.
Several weeks later, I'm still on the lookout for a personal trainer and a low-interest credit card. I've only now finally locked in an air conditioner installer, but he was the third guy I contacted. The first thought the job was too complicated (it involves complying with some admittedly convoluted strata specifications), while the second never even bothered to return the two phone messages I left for him.
Meanwhile, I get the occasional email update from the fitness company I got in contact with telling me they're still trying to source a personal trainer. It feels a bit like going to a restaurant that doesn't take bookings – they're so busy and important that it's actually an honour for you if they can manage to squeeze you in. I would've looked elsewhere by now, but this particular company is the only one insured to train clients within my apartment complex's gym (the strata police strike again!). At this point I think I'll bite the bullet and get my physical tough love from the boot camp instructor who drills clients into sweaty submission at dawn in the park across the street.
You'd assume that in the competitive world of low-interest balance transfer credit cards, companies would be falling over themselves to make switching your business to them as effortless as possible. This particular provider requires me to fill out an identity verification form that must be signed off by a post office staff member before being returned to them, which is fair enough. But having sent me out a form that didn't specify my full name, the post office told me they could not verify the document and I'd have to request another with the correct details. Two very frustrating 20-minute phone calls and a couple weeks later, I'm still waiting for that elusive form to grace my mailbox.
Consumers in this situation are caught in a quandary. On the one hand, we really don't want to do a business' job for them, and we all have enough pride – or is it ego? – that we feel at least a little affronted when a company doesn't seem interested in our business. On the other hand, we really want the things we want, and sometimes we can be pretty sure - as I am about this particular low-interest card - that we won't be able to find a more suitable product or service even if we do give up and look elsewhere.
Perhaps it's only in these sorts of cases, where businesses can sniff they have you over a barrel, that they drag the chain – because they know they can afford to. But have we really reached a point now where companies are so ambivalent towards customer service that they're ignoring not only their existing customers, but also potential new ones?
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Ideal for connecting 2 hoses to 1 inlet/outlet.
"Needed to plum a washing machine & dishwasher to a single valve & whilst this seemed expensive it seemed like a simple solution to get the job done. But it doesn't work! The 3/4" end doesn't form a seal, even with liberal use of washers & ptfe tap. Turns out you can get a compression tee brass which acts as both the value & t junction for less and it is a shame wicks don't stock these as I would certainly have made a different decision if I had seen these in store. I have since found identical fittings at about a 1/5 price. Bottom line. Too expensive for what it is, doesn't work as intended & better solution available for less if you look."
"Do not buy this product, it is not fit for purpose. The Y-piece is made from a low quality plastic which does not form a watertight seal to washing machine / dishwasher hose. Best case scenario - it works for a few days then floods your kitchen without warning. Buy a brass alternative from a plumbing specialist, with PTFE tape for a guaranteed watertight seal and no chance of the thread going."
"This product seems to be manufactured with sloppy tolerances (on the male threads at least). I was wary of this as a possibilty after reading scathing reviews of what appears to be a very similar or identical product on another well-known DIY store's webite. The issue is that the male threads seems to be too small in diameter, meaning that when you tighten the caps of the hoses on to the two outlet ports, you will probably find that the cap will get to a certain point of tightness and then slip and pop back off a bit. Under pressure, this looseness causes the hose to fly off and water to jet out of the inlet until you flick the water off at the valve/stopcock. It is possible to get a watertight, secure connection by applying a VERY GENEROUS amount of PTFE tape, more than I would generally bother to wrap around (I use it on all screw thread plumbing fittings). It may be that this Y-adapter uses a slightly different thread diameter (e.g. BSP vs NPT) than is standard on UK white appliances, but in any case it's not something I would recommend as it ONLY JUST works with a lot of PTFE tape, a normal amount of tape still resulted in a fully tightened hose flying off. I'm not entirely confident the connection is secure long-term, but should be ok for a while as long as the hoses are moved around too much (not likely as the dishwasher and washing machine are now in)."
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Broccoli Walnut Noodles
This is a quick and easy side dish with crunchy walnuts and a zesty citrus and olive oil dressing.
- 10 ounces extra-wide curly "no yolk" noodles
- 2 pounds broccoli, steamed (florets and peeled stems, cut into 1/2-inch slices)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped California walnuts
- Juice of one lemon
- Juice of 1/2 orange
- Grated zest of one lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- Cook noodles al dente, about 5 minutes.
- Steam broccoli until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add walnuts. Sauté for about 1 minute.
- Combine noodles and broccoli. Add walnut-oil mixture and toss well. Add citrus juices, zest, and pepper and toss well again.
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ASUS has followed the same box design as for the other high-end Republic of Gamers products. You get the red box with the starburst on it as well as the front flap covering a window with your new prize visible behind it.
The overall effect is nice and does give you the indication that you are getting a high quality product.
Inside the box is a ton of loot. ASUS has thrown in everything from a sticker to zip ties (for cable management). The USB cable that is visible is for the ROG Connect feature that we will talk about later.


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Kitchen Craft Stainless Steel Maslin Jam Pan

Perfect for making home made jam, marmalade, chutney and also stock, soups and stews, the stylish Home made Maslin Pan has everything you need to do it properly. Featuring graduated metric and imperial markings on the inside of the pan, side pouring spout with side handle helper for when the pot is heavy, durable riveted fold down carry handle and an encapsulated base for even heating throughout the pan. Suitable for use on all cooker tops including induction.

Heavy duty mirror polished stainless steel construction

Riveted loop side handles

Graduated imperial and metric measurements markings on inside of pan

Suitable for all cooker tops including induction

Pouring lip

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Ellen asks
Isn't it better to take 500 mg of calcium 3 times a day than taking the 1,125 mg all at once that is in the Active Senior powdered multi vitamin?
Also, is D3 1,000 IU too much to take daily and is that absorbable in such a high quantity?
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Dear Ellen,
If you were taking your supplements in a compressed tablet then spacing the calcium out throughout the day would make sense. This does not apply to a powder in a base of protein. The protein digestion, because it replicates food, suspends the calcium absorption unlike a hard compressed tablet.
There has been tons of research in the past ten years indicating that most Americans are vitamin D deficient. I believe this is primarily due to spending most of our day inside and smearing sun block on our skin for the few minutes a day we are outside. Vitamin D is created when the sun hits the derma (Skin). That, and the fact it greatly improves ones mood, is why vitamin D is been often referred to as "the sunshine vitamin."
It was a result of this current research on vitamin D that we increased the amount of vitamin D in our formulas.
All the best,
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Have you ever "heard" from the Lord? I've had some pretty amazing faith experiences in my life – my conversion at Edinboro Christian Youth Camp, my years at Nyack College, moving from New York to Pennsylvania, leaving my job at Milton Hershey School, moving to Colorado to work for Focus on the Family – but something special happened to me recently on the way to work that I want to share.
The parenting team at Focus is together going through the book Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson. It is rocking my boat. I can literally feel "a new work" being done in my heart, and it is uncomfortable.
While driving to work, I felt the Holy Spirit say (not audibly), Do not medicate! Do you trust me with your heart, Roy?
I began thinking about the ways I "medicate" myself (TV, video games, my smartphone, etc.). I then began reflecting on sermons at church and conversations with my wife. I've been unpacking some past "stuff" that I had forgotten and for some reason is now resurfacing. For a few weeks I have been struggling with where I am emotionally. Now, maybe some of you are shocked that guys actually think and feel this way, but we do.
I shared with my wife what I've been feeling, and this was a portion of her response: "I always know when you are struggling, but my confrontation always seems to sound like a nagging mom. Usually it's because there's a longing to be close and have the moments like we did on Saturday." (We went to a wedding and danced together) "Reality usually steals those moments, and we need to grab them when we can."
I found comfort in her words ("I always know when you are struggling"). We all desire to be known. I know that I do. And not just known by name, but at a heart level.
Here are a couple of quotes from Batterson's book that I'd like to share:
"Lord, surprise us."
"We can't create divine appointments. All we can do is keep them."
"Prayer is the difference between the best you can do and the best God can do."
The truth is that God is constantly doing a new work in all of our lives. But do we listen? Do I listen and see with what He is doing? Do I truly trust Him?
I just want to say that if God is doing "a new work" in your life, then you are not alone. Trust Him in the process. Fight for your heart by allowing Him the access He needs – then guard it as if your life depends on it. Because it does.
A couple of years ago I started talking with my kids about "guarding their hearts." We then went from just talking about it to praying about it. We claim this promise in our lives: "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life" (Proverbs 4:23).
I am realizing that guarding also requires some fighting if I give ground to the enemy. The enemy might look different for each of us: past hurts, un-forgiveness, resentment, bitterness, shame … you name it. Ultimately this enemy removes the "life" from our heart. But fighting might also mean letting God begin a new work. And do I really trust Him with that process?
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another job some where else maybe?
sorry about all that - something will come thru
keep those hopes up
Ok, before I start, a brief history lesson in the past few weeks of The_Heat. (With, ironically, no dates to be placed)
Monday: a few weeks ago: Get my change check, my stupid $600 to last me the semester. Told my loan will come by last Thursday.
Last Week: get the idea that along with my loan, will get a privatized loan, to help out for the next few years.
Last Wednesday: go to Mr. Movies (a rental store): and apply for an unadvertised job opening.
Last Thursday: Find out my loan will not come until tomorrow, and that it is only going to be $400.........
Last Friday: attend the interview session at Mr. Movies, (within, explaining in great detail, and constant reminding that I worked with the Walt Disney Co.)
Today: I was not accepted for the job, because Mr. Movies deems that I do not have enough experience with Disney, or in life in general, to work the afternoon shift, part time, at thier crummy store.
I'm just finding it funny that even though Disney has deemed I do have enough experience to join them for another 3 months, and further, should I choose, but I do not have enough experience to work at a video rental store......I just find it kind of ironic.
Not to mention.....now I have a plane ticket to visit Joyce for the whole summer, but will not be getting any money to spend......on anything....not even food......so the ticket is pretty much worthless......a good $1,200 wasted.
sorry if this just seems like a rant but I'm a lot more frustrated about it than I'm letting on......since I have a tendency to get my hopes up always......and always they seem to get broken in record time
All the people will look up and shout: "Save us!" and I'll whisper...'no'.
Who watches the watchmen?
another job some where else maybe?
sorry about all that - something will come thru
keep those hopes up
That stinks!!! I'm sorry.... Something will work out though I'm sure of it. Besides you don't want to work where you aren't appreciated anyway. Is there a Disney store near you? I'm sure they would be glad to have you. In the mean time keep your chin up.
So sorry to hear that. It is amazing to me how some people can get tons of money for loans and others can't. Good luck finding more help so you can enjoy your trip.
Hey James...I will be keeping my fingers crossed that things turn around for you. There is still time before Summer to come up with something so you can spend some time with the one you love!
Keep looking, you have plenty to offer an employer...I 'll keep my fingers crossed for you...
I am in need of some Disney magic!!


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From New York Times bestselling author Paul Johnson, "a very readable and entertaining biography" (The Washington Post) about one of the most important figures in modern European history: Napoleon Bonaparte
In an ideal pairing of author and subject, the magisterial historian Paul Johnson offers a vivid look at the life of the strategist, general, and dictator who conquered much of Europe. Following Napoleon from the barren island of Corsica to his early training in Paris, from his meteoric victories and military dictatorship to his exile and death, Johnson examines the origins of his ferocious ambition. In Napoleon's quest for power, Johnson sees a realist unfettered by patriotism or ideology. And he recognizes Bonaparte's violent legacy in the totalitarian regimes of the twentieth century. Napoleon is a magnificent work that bears witness to one individual's ability to work his will on history.
"Paul Johnson . . . is a historian at the top his game. His judgments are sure. His historical range is sweeping. His storytelling is crisp and his writing elegant."
—The Baltimore Sun
"The selection of the venerable British historian . . . Paul Johnson to write on Napoleon . . . has turned out to be a wise one: Johnson is succinct, critical, and deeply skeptical of the Napoleonic legend."
—The Atlantic Monthly
"This is a jewel of a book; comprehensive, brief, and passionate."
—The Economist
"Johnson provides an excellent overview . . . [He] presents a concise appraisal of Napoleon's career and a precise understanding of his enigmatic character."
"[A] succinct yet lively biography . . . very readable and entertaining."
—The Washington Post
Table of Contents
Chapter One: The Corsican Background
Chapter Two: Revolutionary, General, Consul, Emperor
Chapter Three: The Master of the Battlefield
Chapter Four: The Flawed and Fragile Empire
Chapter Five: The Graveyards of Europe
Chapter Six: Elba and Waterloo
Chapter Seven: The Long Good-bye
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Dense white chocolate cake recipe. I use this with my basic buttercream, or make my white chocolate buttercream. ThanksIngredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup hot water 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 3 eggs 1 cup buttermilk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the 2 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In small saucepan, melt 6 ounces white chocolate and hot water over low heat. Stir until smooth, and allow to cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 1 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Stir in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix in melted white chocolate. Pour batter into two 9 inch round cake pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.


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Recording Our Planet's Acoustic Heritage—Before It's Gone
Climate change, development, and invasive species all threaten natural soundscapes.
On spring evenings, musician Kristen Bellisario loves to paddle her canoe to the middle of her pond in Danville, Indiana, and listen to frogs, insects, and birds sing their hearts out. "There are all these different layers of sound," she says, "but as soon as a vehicle drives by or there's a loud disruption, the entire circle stops."
Few people consider how human activity affects nature's symphony. But that's going to change, if the 75 members of the newly formed Global Soundscapes Sustainable Network, GSSN, are able to increase the decibel. "We need to raise awareness that our natural soundscapes are being threatened by the alteration of habitat, climate change, the spread of invasive species," says Bryan Pijanowski, a landscape ecology professor at Purdue University. "This is the earth's acoustic heritage. These sounds have been on our planet for millions of years. We need to make sure they aren't lost forever."
In 2010, Pijanowski cofounded the GSSN with a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation, inviting musicians like Bellisario, along with psychologists, engineers, and philosophers to share their expertise and join the fight. The group's goals include contributing to World Listening Day; hosting workshops in places like Alaska's Kenai National Wildlife Refuge to better train researchers; developing a website where members can share tools and data; commissioning an original composition made of field recordings from an acoustical ecologist; and creating a social media presence.
Bernie Krause--a musician (member of the legendary folk group, the Weavers), author, and naturalist--has been recording natural sounds for decades and is a member. He also devised a hypothesis that species have evolved so that each one occupies its own acoustic niche, much like instruments in an orchestra. "The healthier the habitat, the more musical the creatures, the more distinct their voices are given their places in the chorus," he says.
Krause shared some of his 4,500 recordings at the GSSN's first workshop last summer in Wisconsin. This summer the group will meet in the Arizona desert and the following year in the world's oldest native forest in Borneo. "We expect the soundscapes there to be as rich as we could witness anywhere in the world," Pijanowski says, adding: "Unfortunately with the paper industry's encroachment, we're not sure how much longer they will remain intact." Should they be lost, at least the forests' sounds will endure.
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Built three Adirondack Chair, got the dimensions from Ana's Adirondack Chair and modify dimensions for the smaller chair for my daughter. Used ceder and pine. Cost about CDN 40 per chair.
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Who's the fastest winger in SA??
October 8, 2010 in Uncategorized
A couple of weeks ago I read an article here on sports24 about Lachie Turner winning a race against some other rugby players in Aus. Apparently he got some advice from Jamaican sprinter, Osain Bolt. But it got me thinking: Who is the fastest rugby player here in South Africa?? I mean wouldn't it be cool if we could organize something like that here??
So with that I decided to pick 8 wingers and through them in 2 races: a 40 & 100 meter sprint.
Now please note that these are the wingers I (me, Ruggamaddave) think are the fastest in SA and the results of the 2 races are based on what I've (me, Ruggamaddave) seen them do on a rugby field. I'm sure there are guys playing for some club that can show these wingers a thing or 2 but I don't know of them & you are more than welcome to point them out to me.
Here are the candidates:
Lwazi Mvovo
The young Sharks winger has everything you want from your finisher: Size, strength & speed. This season he's really come of age in the CC and a lot of Bok fans will shake their heads should this guy not pack for Europe come November.
Gio Aplon
I've always known that this guy is fast but have only really paid attention to him this year. The diminutive winger will make any team be wary of his silky skills to be able to accelerate out of any situation.
Bryan Habana
4 or 5 years ago it could've been safe to say that we didn't need to have this race because we know jetshoes would win it. Do you remember that there was a time when he was even considered the fastest rugby player in the world? What's changed apart from his form??
Gerhard vd Heever
If you have the nickname Shadow because of your pace, then you know you must be quick. There were even rumors flooding in Bulls country that he could beat Habana in a race when they were playing together for the Bulls.
Tonderai Chavanga
Probably the most unluckiest player on this list when it comes to injuries. But when fit & on form, this guy had serious gas. One of those what-couldve-been players – Shame..
Jongi Nokwe
I remember how Jake White wanted him to tour with the Boks even though he had no intentions of playing the young speedster. Another player that falls into the injury-prone category, but few will disagree that giving this guy some space can result in your team giving away a 5 pointer.
Bjorn Basson
The form winger has a chance to break Carel du Plessis CC try-scoring record. Most of the time, he got into that position by being the right place at the right time. And the other times he displayed skill, pace & speed to dive over the white line.
Michael Killian
I think I've seen enough of this guy to put him in the race. He may not have pace of Shadow or the acceleration of a Gio Aplon but after this season with the Lions, he certainly deserves an honorable mention.
The 40 meter race:
3rd place: Bjorn Basson
2nd place: Bryan Habana
1st place: Gio Aplon
I was tempted to give the win to Aplon's team mate because after being tested during the conditioning programme, it has been said that Habs was on the fastest players ever to be tested at sea level (whateva the hell that means). But no, the race goes to Aplon for his ability to not need a lot of steps to accelerate to a very fast speed so in my books he'll win the short distance.
The 100 meter race:
3rd place: Bjorn Basson / Gerhard vd Heever
2nd place: Gio Aplon
1st place: Bryan Habana
Few would forget Aplon's try against the French where he ran the length of the field without a player touching him. Few would also forget vd Heever solo run during the Super 14, and also without being touched. Basson looks uncatchable if no one is infront of him but my vote goes to Habana. With just losing out to Aplon in the 40 meters, I really think Habana will beat him and the other 6 guys in a 100 meter sprint. He's got the acceleration and ability to keep his speed for the distance, so I think he'll do it. The dude ran against a cheetah for pete's sake..
So in my books, I'll call Habana the fastest rugby player in SA..
What do you think??
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- Sex: Male
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Hi, my name is Johnny Cash. I was named after Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, but I go by Cash for short. I am a distinguished looking gentleman dog. I am a Terrier mix (with Schipperke? my foster mom thinks that I have a lot of their personality traits), I weigh about 14 lbs and I was probably born sometime in early 2008. I used to belong to a lady who was elderly and couldn't get around very well. One day the lady gave me up to Animal Allies so that they can find me a good home that can take care of me with good medical care and good quality dog food. Then I got adopted by another lady but she returned me because she couldn't afford to have two dogs and she already had a dog when she adopted me. So now I'm waiting for my REAL forever home.
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Check out the video of me and my old friend Bart at the dog park! We had a great time! I get along OK with other non-aggressive little dogs who don't pester me but I would be even better as an only pet... OK sometimes I can be bossy to other dogs. As you can see in the picture, I am kid-friendly.
I don't really care about toys and there are only a few treats that I like (o.k, so I'm picky!). But I will be happy to snuggle on your lap while you watch TV and sleep in bed with you if you'll let me. My favorite person at my foster home is a man so I could be considered a "man's dog". Oh, and I LOVE to go on walks.... more than anything. I am an "independent thinker" but I'll do what you ask me to if it's something that I want to do! I'm healthy, heartworm negative, up to date on vaccines, micro-chipped and I don't shed very much.
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Dan'l Mackey Almy, DMA SolutionsAs we begin our 10th year in business at DMA Solutions, we've proven to others and ourselves that "time flies when you are having fun."
We have been on an amazing journey, and we are just hitting our stride as a company (and certainly as an industry) in many respects.
As my role at DMA Solutions and within the fresh produce industry evolves, my path into fresh produce as a career and why our company exclusively serves this amazing industry remain popular topics for discussion.
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