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I started thinking about this blog post before I actually wrote the #metoo rant … so I had to go back and give this some thought again. The question was originally put to me when I was updating on a more regular basis.
Is our obsession with today's "celebrity culture" killing our sex lives?
Short and sweet. I think it really is. But it's tied to a lot of how we've allowed the celebrity culture into our lives. It's not just about another Kartrashian having yet another child with yet another basketball player or rapper that they're not married to. It's that, plus numerous other ways we give them credence and power over how we choose to exist in our less exciting worlds.
Think about how much social media plays a monumental role in our validation as people today. Or, our lies.
First, let's be honest about me. I'm not exactly who you think I am. "Andee" is simply someone I have created, along with the help of my husband and my imagination, to become an online personality. A lot of what "she" shares with you is very real; the experiences, the thoughts, the ideas, the photos. But it's not all of me. I have many very normal and mundane qualities that rarely surface in Andee. She is the sexual dynamo. She is the brave warrior who flirts shamelessly with coworkers, pursues her bi-curiosities and dresses in stockings and a garterbelt for a day at the office.
She's the woman you wish lived next door, the woman my husband wished he woke up to every day (he'd say much different, but come on, he's a horny dog like the rest of you and would love a nothing-but-sexually adventurous wife 24/7), and she's the woman with unrelenting feminine confidence with a closet full or lingerie and power suits.
She's not the woman who suffered through a cancer scare, endometriosis and a hysterectomy. She's not the woman who's battled through bouts of depression and almost crippling self-doubt. She's not the scarred survivor of parenthood, filled with doubt and frustration. Her dark days never surface on here …
But things like that aren't fun to blog about; nor are they ideas that I spent several years wanting to blog about. The sex and relationship stuff has always been my escape; my desire to be better and desired. So, in that sense, "Andee" is a big part of who I am.
Some of her is me, some of me is her. All of it is carefully vetted for the Internet; just like the celebrity lives we live through vicariously on Twitter and Instagram. Edited, cleansed and digitally enhanced.
Is it that difficult to see how these things will change our perspective on sex and relationships? When we only see the carefully concocted moments in brilliant lives, can we even begin to imagine that supermodels fart, or celebrities get that same three-month-long cough our lovely co-worker had last winter and refused to get treatment for?
With the Internet, we have a short cut to fulfilling the advice our parents' gave us about being anything we want to be. All we need to do is apply the right filter, backdrop or snippets about vacation destinations.
Celebrity lives are no different – except they do that with the intent of drawing us closer to the false flame of belief. We are expected to believe they have perfect lives so we'll continue to validate their place in society. The pursuit of perfection is in everything they do – the perfect role, perfect partner, perfect look, perfect body … the perfect endorsement deal.
That path leads to a very large part of our society thinking they need to live up to those expectations – and achieve the same degree of perfection … all without grasping the reality. It feeds the fire of "keeping up with the Joneses."
It's the "Judge me for the number of 'likes'" approach to living.
It's fakery.
As a result, our culture becomes even more materialistic as people begin to place higher values on things over relationships.
The challenge is to see through that veil and rise above. I'm finding it gets way easier as I get older and let go of the need to be validated by society under these standards.
Andee xoxo
Webcamming | Andee in real time?
I dealt with this question a long time ago, but it still comes up quite a lot still. The reality is, my perspective isn't about to change much on it for a number of reasons, but…
Have you ever played on web-camera for an audience? Would you ever do web shows as part of your thing online?
I haven't played on webcam in a very long time; in fact, it's been almost 12 years with the exception of a couple of rare exceptions.
When I first figured out the whole webcam thing, it was kind of exciting. The idea of connecting with complete strangers over the "safety" of the Internet was exhilarating. It was a huge leap in sexual and technological exploration for me – and a safe way to feel out my exhibitionist side. At first it was flirtatious fun, a little flashing here and there … a bit of watching, a lot of teasing and innuendo.
Absolutely, I found it kind of exciting, and it certainly fueled a lot of my bi-curious side as I would check out the women on cam quite frequently. The site I used to frequent was filled with a wide variety of different chatrooms, and a lot of very sexy people.
But like a lot of things in life, after the novelty wears off, it wasn't not as much fun. The whole experience began to digress into a bunch of aggressive guys begging to see various parts of my anatomy and behaving quite rudely. I guess, maybe in a very selfish way, I grew tired of the demands to show my tits and ass while some guy stroked his manhood – note I did not say requests. I said "demands" for a reason.
With some of the guys I had come to know online, and shared both a sexual and intellectual level of chat with, it was exciting and fun. But the guys who assumed right off the bat that if I was online and on camera, that I was automatically some kind of slut or prostitute willing to hike up my skirt on demand, eroded a lot of that fun for me.
Out of frustration with the whole thing, I unplugged my webcam, found other ways to indulge my personal sexual desires and moved on. And so, I haven't done any webcam stuff for quite some time.
My hubby and I once discussed offering a webcam show option as part of my Southern Charms site – or even maybe dabbling with another webcam site – but to date, nothing has come of it. I'm still not 100 per cent sure I am really a webcam kind of girl anyway … and so, no doubt much to the chagrin of many who continue to ask, I haven't pursued it.
Andee xoxo
Posing naked – the other perspective
My friend, Miles, shared this article with me that appeared in a trashy women's magazine – you know, the one that considers "How to please your man in bed" and "Keep him interested with this month's sex tips" to be journalism. However, that said, occasionally they do have articles worth reading.
The article my friend shared was a personal perspective from a fairly well-known 'amateur' Internet model about how it feels to pose naked. Obviously, I was intrigued; because as someone who does that kind of thing every now and then, I like to discover what others think of the act.
While the piece was well-written, and described how this particular model set out to find photographers, locations and themes, it didn't really cover the reality that many of us in the amateur porn business share. Her experience was more of a self-directed Playboy lifestyle as opposed to the challenges that those of us who have amateur adult websites truly face. Most of us don't have the ability/freedom/social condition that allows us to become a somewhat low-grade pin-up girl. "Amateur" to a lot of our fans truly means no $1,000 lighting, make-up artists, costume designers and pimped out hot rods or Harleys to sprawl over. And for the money most of us actually do make, we're not exactly liquid enough to pay the crew.
And then there is the emotional side. I would never recommend this adventure to anyone; it must be an absolutely individual choice. It's not like trying a new restaurant – it's a "you can never take it back" exploit. The writer described her experience of one with almost romantic nuances. She missed out on the constant fear of being outted: the impact it may have on your career, you children and your marriage. Not to mention the guilt that still surfaces even after 13 years of posing naked.
However, it was interesting to read how she discovered that there are fetishes for just about every taste – but she didn't expand on how vile some of them can be. Instead, she chose to expand on how she found herself gravitating to foot fetish crowd. It's a fairly safe fetish community, same with the guys who love pantyhose, wet clothing, etc. Some fetishes are playful, fun and curious. She failed to mention the ones where guys want us to shit and piss in our panties and spread it all over, or the female pedophilia, incest and 'pretend' snuff.
The more prevalent experience that those of us in the amateur porn business face isn't close to her "New York glamour." We cope with online harassment almost daily, disgusting requests for things I would never have ever imagined could be sexually stimulating, fraud, copyright infringement and judgement. A lot of that aspect of being an amateur model is why I rarely bother with email anymore. I prefer the succinctness of Twitter – and its ability to block the offensive from my life.
The wives and girlfriends can be fun too. I've written before about how I've been threatened, accused of causing divorce and being a homewrecker … all because their partner happened to enjoy my photos and videos. At first, it took me by surprise. But over time I learned to laugh at it and recognize there are bigger issues in those relationships than a few images of me in lingerie left on someone's hard drive.
Most of us accept what comes our way as the cost of pursuing something we find titillating and exciting. But I don't think a lot of us ever consider the real cost of what it means to our lives; and those around us. Not that they would, but because of my hobby, no one in my family could ever pursue a political career.
When you get into amateur porn, you also have to become well-versed in copyright laws. It doesn't take long to discover your photos will appear everywhere on the Internet, almost exclusively without permission. I'm fortunate in being part of the Southern Charms community in that we have a very aggressive copyright infringement team and seasoned lawyers to minimize the impact; but you can never stop it all. Sites like Tumblr, Blogger and the multitude of discussion boards, torrents, rapid share, etc. make it extremely difficult to protect your image and brand from theft.
That's the primary reason why I stopped participating in online chats. Although I enjoyed connecting with the guys online, and having some time to be someone other than a Mom, wife and career woman, it just became easier to stop altogether and tell people "if you're talking to 'Andee' you're not talking to the real me."
I would have never imagined there would be people out there who would want to pretend to be me and mislead guys into cybering/chatting/picture sharing/etc.
But there is … and they do. Still.
So, nice little rant to refresh my blog with … but let me end with this: while I rant about the content behind the article, I admire the writer for sharing it. Whether you have wonderful success as a professional 'amateur' model like her, or are the lowly wife-looking-to-spice-it-up like me, it takes a lot of courage to pose naked. You life changes immediately – and in ways you may not be considering as you roll your panties down over your knees for the first time on camera.
But, make no mistake, I chose to do this – and have to accept the bad that comes with the good.
Andee xoxo
8 utterly false beliefs about Andee
When I launched my website back in 2002, I never imagined I would still be doing it today. And while 13 years may not seem like a lot, in the "amateur porn" industry, it really is a lifetime. You guys have watched me evolve, both physically and emotionally, through a very key part of my adult life – from my mid-20s to now. And even though "Andee" is a small part of who I really am, she is also an important part of how I arrived at so many experiences and friendships.
And, equally so, there remains many misconceptions surrounding amateur porn, "Andee" and my life because of it.
8 utterly false things about me that people think are true
1. Since I have an adult website, I must also be an escort/prostitute
I'm not sure what it is about some people, but when they discover a woman who has some very … boring … reasons to dabble in the opportunity presented by the Internet (ie, adult photos), they automatically assume that she is available for hire for sexual services; that somehow, because I get naked for the camera, I have no qualms about giving it up to any man with a few shekels in his pocket. My website is not an invitation for sex; it really is a much more boring reality: I wanted to explore my exhibitionist side. I have never exchanged sexual services for money, nor do I have any intention of doing so in the future.
Please stop asking.
2. I'm oblivious to the nasty comments
In all the time I have been playing on the Internet, this is the one thing that I have never gotten used to and never truly understood. Without question, I have made some wonderful friends online – people that I may never meet face-to-face. These men and women have come to know me much better through the marvels of the Internet. But unfortunately, I have also discovered others who have nothing better to do than send the most vile and hate-filled words. I've been called almost every imaginable degrading label you can apply to a woman, accused of breaking up marriages and had threats made against me – all of that anonymously, of course.
But I have to accept that the same Internet that allows me to freely explore and express my sexuality in a somewhat "anonymous" fashion also affords the trolls the same anonymity to disperse their vitriol under the guise of freedom of speech.
3. It's all about the money
Truth be told, it's almost the complete opposite. I started my website – and my very first posts online before then – as a way to create a bit of fun and spice in my marriage. Even today, some several thousand photographs later, our sessions are still about us and our marital fun – which explains some of the time lapse between the updates.
As for the making money part, I'm terrible at promoting my own website compared to some of the other women I have encountered in this "business." The fact that I do reap a small reward for my nudity isn't the motivator – if it was about money, I'd probably have found a much more lucrative way to make it (see #1).
4. I'm a narcissist
"Andee" is a character that has been created and developed over the past 13 years. My driver's licence doesn't say "Andee." Sure, a big part of who she is comes from my personal experiences, but I can assure you that away from the Internet, less than a dozen people in my real life know anything about her. In my day-to-day life, she hardly exists but for the occasional tweets and messages. I don't carry her bravery with me, or her brazen outlook online and ability to demonstrate unwavering confidence in who she is. Even though she is part of me, I'm still learning from her.
Trust me, if I was a narcissist, she'd be way more popular and I'd be way more out of the amateur porn closet, so to speak.
5. I have sexual esteem issues
I'm not sure where that idea comes from; that somehow I'm flawed and need the accolades provided by the online community. Maybe some people really do believe that the posting of photos and the small ego boost that comes from the interaction with those looking at them is the key to why I do it. They must have skipped the part about the nastiness – because that is far more prevalent on the Internet today than any kindness towards a 40-year old amateur model who just happens to think there's nothing wrong with nudity. For every kind word and playful interaction, there is far more negativity. That's the nature of the Internet today, and the true flaws within people.
But, I'll offer this much about the sexual esteem: my relationship with my husband has given me far more sexual esteem than dabbling online. What you get to see are the benefits and insight into those experiences, not some desperate attempt to stroke my fragile ego.
6. I have no moral compass
Doing what I do does not make me a bad person. It does not mean I have no capacity for making responsible and sexually healthy decisions. It doesn't prevent me from guiding my sons from little boys into decent young men (which they are, thank you very much). I'm actually a very good person … but somehow because I post naughty stuff online, I'm some sort of sexually delinquent miscreant. I guess possessing "good morals" doesn't exclude those other people from being judgemental.
7. I fuck anything that moves
I suppose this is an extension of #6. I could go on at length about what this is a huge misconception, but I'm too busy sharing intimate moments with the only man who has had his penis in my vagina in the past 25 years … yep, one guy. That's not to say I haven't enjoyed a very adventurous sexual experience with men and women otherwise, but when it comes to hardcore mattress dancing, so far only one dance partner has made my dance card.
And no, I'm not taking volunteers. Regardless of what personal talent you may believe you have, if my position on this was ever to change, it would be strictly on my terms.
8. I have no offline life
I know where this one comes from … because many women online treat it as their only life. However, my online life is – and has been for some time – meant to serve as a simple distraction from the world I know and see on a daily basis. I don't sit in wait, cell phone/camera in hand, expecting to answer your text/tweet/email/request/etc. right away. I actually spend some time in that parallel universe known as "reality."
So, there you go, an utterly upbeat blog entry about some of the preconceived notions people have of me. I'm almost certain many of these same judgements could be applied to any amateur model. But I can say the one thing that isn't a preconceived notion, my experience online has certainly given me a thicker skin.
Andee xoxo
Equality Doesn't Include Everyone
Yesterday was International Women's Day … in case you missed it. It's not one of those more noted celebrations, like Super Bowl Sunday or the Daytona 500, but it is a day marked with an important message.
Unfortunately, it's also a message that, while trying to speak to equality and inclusion for women, is also actually very divisive and non-inclusive.
You see, when the feminist soap box comes out and someone steps up on it to demand equality for women, to me they come across as exceptionally hypocritical. It's true; there is a need for women to be demanding equality in this modern age – even if the soap box approach is a tired tactic. But when the women shouting the loudest are also carrying the anti-porn placard as well, I just can't rally by little pink Mary Janes to march in the parade.
I'm not diminishing the need for healthy debate – especially as in my own country we are seeing the increasing incidiousness of sharia law. But when these feminists who stand united for equality at the boardroom table are also the same ones who cast the hardest judgement against those of us who willingly choose to be sexual creatures, it smacks of shallowness. Equality for women isn't just an argument for seats on the board of directors, it's also a stand for women who shouldn't have to hide their desire to explore, experiment and enjoy the sexual side of life.
Men are still cast as studs when they are perceived to be sexually confident and successful; whereas women must still endure the scorn and labelling that society wants to cast on them. Sluts, whores and "you should be ashamed of yourself" never disappear – and is never part of the debate around women's rights on days like International Women's Day.
When you feel like standing on the soap box and defending our right to be free from judgement no matter our Internet habits may be – then I'll march in your parade, stiletto heels, miniskirt and all…


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Iran qualify for 2018 World Cup after beating Uzbekistan
Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 to advance to successive FIFA World Cups for the first time in their history.
After Brazil, who have become the first team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, Iran are the second team book a place in the prestigious event.
Sardar Azmoun gave the lead Team Melli in the 23rd minute after he beat an offside trap following a counter-attack.
Just three minutes into the second half, Iran striker Mehdi Taremi was brought down in the area but captain Masoud Shojaei failed to convert his penalty.
With two minutes remaining, Taremi, who had scored against Qatar and China, scored his third successive goal.
Sardar Azmoun was named the Man of the Match at the end of the game.
He received a yellow card and missed the next match against South Korea.
Unbeaten in eight qualifying games, Iran have been in dominant form in Group A, having yet to concede a goal on the Road to Russia.
The win means Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz's Iran team will finish in the top two places in Group A of Asia's final round of qualifying. Uzbekistan are eight points adrift of the leaders in third place and have only two games remaining.
The top two teams in each of Asia's two qualifying groups advance automatically to the finals while the teams in third place go through a series of playoffs.

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Since the Trijol family originally settled as growers and distillers in St Martial Sur Né, in the heart of the Cognac region they have built on their expertise as growers and distillers, becoming full time distillers in 1962. An independent family firm, Maxime Trijol has twenty 2,500 litre charentais pot stills and is now one of the largest distillers of cognac supplying many of the larger houses. In recent times the company has concentrated on releasing more of its own cognacs which have been building a great reputation for quality.
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The Chicago Peace Rose does well in cooler climate its colors change depeding on the climate and has a sweet fragrance and flowers repeatedly.


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Hyperledger has unveiled its newest project – a new blockchain-based identity management system.
On Tuesday, Hyperledger announced Aries, which it defined as a shared infrastructure of tools that will enable the exchange of blockchain-based data, support peer-to-peer messaging, and facilitate interoperable interaction between different blockchains and other distributed ledger technologies (DLTs).
"Hyperledger Aries is infrastructure for blockchain-rooted, peer-to-peer interactions. It's not a blockchain and it's not an application," it said.
According to the official announcement, the Sovrin Foundation, a nonprofit that provides the business, legal, and technical support for the Sovrin Network, has been the primary contributors to the initiative.
In 2015, tech firm Evernym started designing a new blockchain, called Sovrin, to tap into the potential of blockchain technology for self-sovereign identity (SSI)—lifetime portable digital identity that does not depend on any central authority and can never be taken away.
Evernym's Drummond Reed and Brian Behlendorf, executive director of Hyperledger, launched Hyperledger Aries during CoinDesk LIVE on Tuesday. Behlendorf said that SSI tools like Aries help reduce the time taken to spin up identity systems, CoinDesk reported.
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- An encrypted messaging system for off-ledger interactions between clients using multiple transport protocols.
- An implementation of ZKP-capable W3C verifiable credentials using the ZKP primitives found in Ursa.
- An implementation of the Decentralized Key Management System (DKMS) specification currently being incubated in Hyperledger Indy.
- A mechanism to build higher-level protocols and API-like use cases based on the secure messaging functionality described earlier.
Reed said the Hyperledger's tools are already being used to develop government identity projects. This includes the Verifiable Organizations Network – a public permissioned production ledger for SSI.
Hyperledger Aries is related to both Hyperledger Indy, which provides a resolver implementation, and Hyperledger Ursa, which it uses for cryptographic functionality. Aries will consume the cryptographic support provided by Ursa to provide both secure secret management and hardware security modules support, the release said.


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This is a slight departure from previous vintage releases which have otherwise been exclusively matured in Bourbon barrels. 2009 introduces some Sherry butts to the mix. Bottled 2017.Tasting note: Bright pale straw gold. Initially mezcal like, with big smoke on the nose that's also earthy, cocoa-infused while being mildly kippery / briny. Air contact draws out a fruity aspect (dried pear / stewed apple?) Beautifully integrated ashy, peaty, fruity delivery leading into a seamless finish with lingering shortbread, orchard fruit and sweet-peat. The balance is fabulous, as is the almost effervescent maritime freshness associated with this distillery. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.


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The rain last week did little to alleviate the dry conditions affecting parts of Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Hydrologic conditions in the Mid-Atlantic region remain abnormally dry, and streamflows continue to decline, according to scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) (see national map figure below).
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Invasive cheatgrass is altering historical fire regimes throughout the western United States, exposing native ecosystems not adapted to fire to more frequent and intense fire events. Invasive aquatic species including invertebrates, fish, and the fish disease VHS continue to colonize the Great Lakes at an alarming rate.
Scientific research indicates that warmer temperatures may create substantial water supply shortages in the Colorado River. This would greatly impact the more than 25 million people who rely on this source for water and power.
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U.S. coastal communities, environments, and economies are especially vulnerable to sea-level rise and other climate change impacts. At the same time, they face continuing challenges from population growth, coastal erosion and storms, and habitat loss.
Media Advisory: USGS to Host Congressional Briefing on Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Communities (archive)
U.S. coastal communities, environments, and economies are especially vulnerable to sea-level rise and other climate change impacts. At the same time, they face continuing challenges from population growth, coastal erosion and storms, and habitat loss.
The Chesapeake Bay is affected by multiple factors, ranging from population growth to climate variability, which will challenge the recovery of this important ecosystem.
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For several years, scientists have been working to determine why so many male smallmouth bass in the Potomac River basin have immature female egg cells in their testes - a form of intersex. They are closer to finding an answer.
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will host Congressional briefings on how science can be used to prepare for and react to hurricanes and will issue a new report, "Science and the Storms: The USGS Response to the Hurricanes of 2005."
Media Advisory: USGS and the Government of Afghanistan to Unveil Non-Fuel Mineral Resource Assessment of Afghanistan (archive)
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Happiest Place on Earth
Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas' eastern edge, is a land of monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic topography ranging from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys.
The Himalayan kingdom offers a trove of archaeological treasures, including many ornate temples and dzong fortresses. Isolation has preserved the heavily Buddhist-influenced culture of the last Shangri-La.
|Any city
|Winter: Warm clothing Summer: Comfortable clothing
Additional information
|5 Nights / 6 Days
|Apr, Dec, Jun, May, Nov, Oct
|Gangtey, Paro, Phobjikha, Punakha, Thimphu, Wangdi
|Dzongkha. English is spoken by all tour guides and hotel staff
|Indian Rupee (INR) is accepted except 500 and 1000 INR denominations.
Day 1
- On arrival at Paro international airport, meet our tour assistant at the airport
- Visit National Museum, Rinpung Dzong (Castle on a Heap of Precious Jewels)
- Wind up the day with a stroll around Paro town
- Drive to Thimphu for overnight stay at Hotel
Day 2
- Thimphu – The power center and the capital city of the Happy Kingdom. Also the hub of commerce and culture.
- Visit – Buddha Point (site of the world's tallest statue of Shakyamuni Buddha), Memorial of Third king of Bhutan the Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, Changangkha Temple, Takin Zoo and Sangaygang
- On the way back, stopover at a nunnery, the Folk Heritage Museum and the Textile Museum.
- After lunch proceed to Tashichho Dzong, a 17th century castle-fortress which today houses the offices of the King, Chief Abbot and government ministries
- Rest of the day spend at leisure strolling around the town
- Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day 3
- After breakfast drive via scenic Dochu La Pass to Wangdiphodrang (70 km / 3 hrs) – this is the last town on the highway before entering central Bhutan
- The town is not more than an enlarged village with a few well-provided shops. The higher side of Wangduphodrang valley provide rich pastureland for cattle and it is famous for fine bamboo products, slate and stone carvings
- Afternoon visit Punakha valley & Punakha Dzong. Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and still it is the winter seat of Chief Abbot
- Pho Chhu & Mo Chhu rivers, splendid views of the Himalayas, product of crops & fruits are blessed to this warm valley
- Overnight in hotel in Punakha
Day 4
- After early breakfast drive to Paro (150 km / 5 hrs) – The beautiful valley of Paro encapulates within itself a rich culture, scenic beauty and hundred of myths and legends. It is the home of many of Bhutan's oldest temples, monasteries, National Museum and countries only airport
- Afternoon Paro sightseeing covering:
- Kyichu Lhakhang – one of the oldest and most sacred shrine of the Kingdom dating back to 7th Century
- Drukyel Dzong – with a delightful village nestling at its foothill, was built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate his victory over the Tibetan invaders. The glory of Drukgyel Dzong remained even when it was destroyed by fire in 1951. On a clear weather one can see the commanding view of Mount Jhomolhari from the village, below the Dzong.
- Afterward visit Rinpung Dzong – built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district.
- Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 5
- Hike to Taksang View Point / Takshang Lhakhang / also called "Tiger's Nest Monastery" – one of the most famous monastery in Bhutan, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley.
- It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery, so it is called "Tiger's Nest".
- This site is recognized as a most sacred place and visited by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and now visited by all Bhutanese at least once in their life time.
- Evening visit colorful souvenir and market place.
- Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 6
- Early breakfast and transfer to the airport for onward journey with happy memories of 'The Happiest Place on Earth'
When to Visit Bhutan?
You can visit Bhutan any time of the year. Bhutan's warm and temperate climate, never-ending festivals and rich and abundant heritage sites provide visitors with a wide array of experiences throughout the year across the country.
During winter (November to March) the minimum temperature drops to minus 10 in the Thimphu valley. Summers (April-June) are very pleasant. One should avoid traveling during the rainy season (July-September)
High Season (March, April, May, September, October & November).
- The weather is best in the spring and autumn.
- Himalayan views are best in October.
- Beautiful Rhododendron blooms peak in March and April.
Mid Season (December, January & February).
- The weather is still good, though it can be cold in December and January.
Low Season (June, July & August).
- Trekkers will be welcomed by Monsoon rains and leeches.
- High altitude flowers are at their peak blooming season.
Travellers with Disabilities
Tours in Bhutan could be a challenge for travellers with physical disabilities, but can be made possible with good prior planning. Bhutanese people are ever eager to help, and one could arrange a strong companion to assist with moving about and getting in and out of vehicles. The roads are rough due to the hilly terrains. Hotels and public buildings rarely have wheelchair access or lifts, and only the newest will have bathrooms designed to accommodate wheelchairs.
Bhutan tours might bore kids with the long, monotonous drives, limited availability to entertainment such as TV and the internet, and other electronic media. On the other hand, Bhutan people and their kids wholeheartedly shower a lot of love on children and and they could make many new friends.
What to Wear?
Comfortable clothing and sturdy, soft-soled shoes are essential for travel in Bhutan. Warm clothing is recommended; and except for summer months, down jackets and woolen sweaters are suggested. In summer, heavy cottons and lightweight woolens will be acceptable.
Altitude differences could result in wide range of temperatures from day to night the year round. It is recommended that clothing be layered so that you can adapt to the changing conditions.
While visiting temples and other religious institutions, dress modestly and respectfully. Full trousers or Slacks are more appropriate for men and longer length skirts or saree/salwars are more appropriate for women. Shoulders must also be covered when inside religious buildings.
Please keep in mind that shoes must be removed when entering temples.
Indian nationals intending to visit Bhutan are required to carry any of the two valid 'Travel Documents' (a) Valid Indian Passport having validity of minimum 6 months; and/or (b) Voter Identity Card, issued by the Election Commission of India. No Visa is required to visit Bhutan.
Indians coming to Bhutan by road are required to obtain an 'Entry Permit' on the basis of valid Travel Document from the Immigration Office of Royal Government of Bhutan at Phuentsholing, located on the Indo-Bhutan border opposite Jaigaon, West Bengal. In case, you are not carrying a valid travel document, you should approach the Indian Consulate Office in Phuentsholing and apply for the "Identification Slip" with proper proof of Indian nationality.
Similarly, Indians coming by air must posses any one of the above mentioned Travel Document and get the Entry Permit at the Paro International Airport. The 'entry permit' allows an Indian tourist to visit Thimphu and Paro only. However, any tourist going beyond Thimphu and Paro need to acquire a 'special area permit' from the RGoB Immigration Office at Thimphu on any working days (Monday to Friday)
Indian citizens travelling to Bhutan are allowed to carry Indian currency notes of the denominations of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 only upto the limit of Rs. 25000. Over and above this amount (Rs. 25000), the denomination must be less than Rs. 500 (i.e. Rs. 100 and below).
Tour Reviews
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Bhutan is the right place to relax and feel what happiness is in the lap of nature.
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The Third Option Syracuse: "Re-defining the Power Struggles in Marriage"
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Do you ever clash over who gets their own way? Do many arguments end with one person winning and the other losing? Then this workshop is for you! This is a presentation of the "Third Option" marriage program. In this lesson spouses will learn how to stop these frustrating power struggles and practice skills that work so much better. There is no need to pre-register. You are welcome to just come.
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In celebration of his big day, I made pupcakes, or more aptly, pupcrack.
I've brought these pupcakes dog treats to dog events with the Nature Hounds, and they disappear. Dogs go crazy for them!
They're pretty easy peasy to make, too. Just be sure you have the right ingredients hanging around your kitchen.
- 1 large apple, cored and minced or shredded
- 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or whatever you have)
- 1/4 cup oatmeal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 T honey
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup grated cheese
2. Grease or use non-stick spray to coat muffin pans (Note: I like to use one regular sized muffin pan and one mini muffin pan for different sized dogs)
Normally I would tell you to mix your dry ingredients separate from your wet ingredients together for optimal rising. I'm pretty sure that Fuji doesn't care.
3. So, throw it all in a bowl and mix or stir.
For regular muffins, I would advise against overworking the mixture, but Fuji doesn't really care if they're tough or not. I doubt that they will even get chewed, mostly they will be swallowed whole.
4. Then, spoon or ladle the batter into your muffin pans. It yields enough for 1 dozen mini and 1 dozen regular muffins.
5. Bake at 375 for 14 minutes for the mini muffins, and 17 minutes for the regular muffins, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Frosting - you can make frosting out of whatever strikes your pooch's fancy, but it's a bit messy. Since it's Fuji's birthday and all, I'm going to coat one (ok, maybe 2) pupcakes with peanut butter. Fuji thinks that would make pupcakes more fun.
I think having a pan like this would make the pupcakes so much more fun!
Fuji also says, don't forget to let him lick the bowl!
I gave the dogs some and now they're begging and howling to get more. I'd better go put them away. Here's some photos and videos that will keep you entertained.
The peanut butter stuck to the roof of Fuji's mouth. That was extra fun!
And Spec's mouth too. He's got to be like big brother!
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"There is no greater multiplier in the fight against poverty than an educated female." —Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Applauded for her insight by Angelina Jolie and her writing described as "inspiring" by Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon can turn heads with her words. Her captivating talks have taken her all over the world and earned her a prestigious spot at the Council on Foreign Relations. This fall, Lemmon joins audiences at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College on October 11, 2016 at 7:30 PM. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.harbisontheatre.org/tickets-productions/gayle-tzemach-lemmon.
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and the author of New York Times bestsellers Ashley's War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield and The Dressmaker of Khair Khana, the story of a young entrepreneur who supported her community under the Taliban.
On stage, Lemmon reveals the stories of women who accomplished more than was expected of them – and under the harshest of circumstances. Recognizing the grit and intelligence of underestimated populations seems natural to Lemmon. She is the daughter of a single mother, raised in a lower-middle class home, and was the first person in her family to graduate college.
"…Our mother taught us the most American values: hard work, saving, sacrifice, integrity, doing what you have to do give your kids a shot," a theme that runs through many of Lemmon's bestselling titles.
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon began her career as a journalist in Washington, D.C. – eventually landing on stages around the globe. From 1997 to 2004, she covered presidential politics and public policy issues for the ABC News Political Unit, and she served as an editorial producer during the first year of This Week with George Stephanopoulos. In 2004, she left ABC News to pursue her interest in international development and began her MBA study at Harvard.
While serving as a vice president at the global investment management firm PIMCO, Lemmon began reporting from conflict regions.
She has reported on Afghanistan since 2005, when she made her first trip to the country. She has written for The New York Times, The Financial Times, Fast Company, The Christian Science Monitor, Newsweek, and The Daily Beast about the country's politics and economy, the evolving roles of Afghan women and the small but important class of young entrepreneurs.
In 2011, Harper Publishing House published her first novel, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana. Lemmon spent years on the ground reporting the story of Kamila Sidiqi and the dressmaking business she started in her living room – which went on to create jobs and hope for 100 women in Khair Khana, her Kabul neighborhood.
Lemmon's second book, Ashley's War, tells the story of Cultural Support Teams. Believing that women could access places and people that had remained out of reach, and could build relationships—woman to woman—in ways that male soldiers in a conservative, traditional country could not, the United States Army implemented this pilot program to put women on the battlefield alongside Green Berets and Army Rangers on sensitive missions in Afghanistan.
When asked to describe her books, Lemmon explains that both titles "take everything you know about women as victims — women in Afghanistan and what our narrative has come to be about women in the military — and they flip that on its head and show what a one-dimensional and entirely insufficient view those narratives give."
"Both books are about communities of women that are bound by service, who want to make a difference, who were forever bound by what they experienced in an incredibly challenging time," she continues, "they're both underestimated from the outside."
In addition to her work on foreign policy and the fight to end child marriage, Lemmon has written a number of pieces about women and girls for The Atlantic, including "We Need to Tell Girls They Can Have It All (Even If They Can't)," which is mentioned in Sheryl Sandberg's 2013 book Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead.
Lemmon is a contributor to The Atlantic's Defense One site, writing regularly on national security and foreign policy issues. She regularly appears on a number of broadcast networks, including PBS, CBS, MSNBC, CNN and National Public Radio, to discuss foreign policy issues. In December 2011, she gave the opening talk at TEDxWomen, which focused on why investing in women can make the difference for the global economy. Her presentation was named a "TED Talk of the Day."
When describing the moving aspect of Gayle Tzemach Lemmon's experiences, Executive Director Katie Fox explains, "Midlands Technical College is dedicated to helping our students and business partners build the economic resilience of our community. Women's leadership and entrepreneurship are crucial to that resilience, and we know Gayle's insight and experiences can bolster the educational and entrepreneurial resolve of everyone in the region."
On her own work, Lemmon says, "What I want it to do is shed light, like a small flashlight, on worlds that people didn't know before," she shared. "I wanted to make people think about something in a way that they hadn't before."
Prior to Lemmon's visit to Harbison Theatre, she will join the Midlands community at Richland Library Southeast for a casual conversation, that is free and open to the public, about her books and experiences in the Middle East. Harbison Theatre Executive Director Katie Fox will be on hand to moderate the conversation with Lemmon from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. More information can be found here: http://www.richlandlibrary.com/events/gayle-tzemach-lemmon
Ticketing Details
Individual show tickets as well as packages are available now at www.HarbisonTheatre.org. Buyers may also order tickets via phone at 803.407.5011 or in person at the Harbison Theatre Box Office, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. The box office also will open two hours prior to each show.
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The body makes a lot of stuff like blood, bone, tissue and new members of the human race. Some of the stuff it makes every day you might find a bit gross but… interesting. One example is mucus that dries in our noses… commonly called "boogers."
We can learn a little about them, just for fun, or to have a good answer for when the kids ask — because they will.
You've probably heard the joke: What's the difference between boogers and broccoli? Kids don't eat broccoli. Gross. But everyone has boogers. Everyone doesn't eat them, though.
Here's why you have them.
Boogers are part of a system that keeps your nose, throat, trachea (often called the windpipe) and lungs moist and free of dust and other particles. The system catches things like mold, bacteria and viruses as it humidifies the air that passes by.
Mucus is the trap and boogers are what's left when the mucus and the tiny particles it has trapped dry as you breathe. Whether they're gooey or crusty depends on how long they've been hanging around in your nose.
Mucus is also a lubricant. In many places of the body, it's slippery to reduce friction and protect delicate surfaces. It protects the inside of the mouth, gut and reproductive tract. When hard objects like food pass through the mouth and throat, mucus stops them from scratching your body.
A thicker mucus also protects the stomach tissues by blocking chemicals like digestive acid. Without mucus, your natural stomach acid might eat through your own stomach walls.
Then there's our favorite — boogers. They're nasal mucus traps for viruses, dust, dirt and germs. Our body wraps them in sticky, hard or stringy little packages for you to get rid of, or rinses them away in a river of flowing snot.
Your body can make over a quart of mucus a day. It usually produces less than that and only a little gets trapped in the nose.
Remove them with a tissue. Throw the tissue in the trash. Most people use a finger, at least now and then. According to Snot My Fault in Psychology Today, between 80 and 96 percent of people admit they've picked boogers from their noses. But whatever you use for booger removal, consider doing it in private because others don't like to see it.
Only 5-8 percent of people admit to having ever eaten them. That's not dangerous, as gross as it sounds. Boogers are mostly water and protein with a little dust thrown in. The trapped germs are killed in the stomach. So it's safe to eat them. But other people won't think kindly of you!


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What My Stupid Body Taught Me About Organ Donation During a Pandemic
Just because millions of people are staying home doesn't mean that demand for elective surgeries suddenly stops.
Just because millions of people are staying home doesn't mean that demand for elective surgeries suddenly stops.
Aside from relying on a deceased donor for their uterine transplant, the doctors might have also made the procedure less costly and dangerous.
Grizzled old surgeon says the kids don't have the manual dexterity nowadays. Screens implicated.
"This result makes it now possible to create guidelines for the implementation of music interventions around surgical procedures."
Overall, three-quarters of those that participated in the survey experienced strong, positive changes in their life satisfaction.
As the battle over gun ownership rages on in the US, doctors are highlighting the horrific damage semi-automatic rifles can inflict.
We spoke to Lindsey Fitzharris about her new book all about the butchery of Victorian medicine.
Storm chasers combined forces to pay tribute to a man who put them on the map by literally putting his initials on their maps.
Forty medical professionals spent 16 hours on the highly risky operation.
A new medical breakthrough could have major implications for thousands of US women without a uterus.
Doctors said he didn't have a chance, but he not only survived—he thrived. Now, some seven months later, Bentley Yoder has undergone reconstructive surgery to move his brain back into his skull.
A robot's sewn up incisions in a live pig's gut, all by itself.
Did some bits better than a human. NHS saved.
It's your dad's vasectomy.
He's been suffering for a decade.
Many doubted that such an outrageous procedure would ever see the light of day. Now, Italian neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero has a date on the books.


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text: TEN8US D 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 I'd like it if you could throw a cookie (or whatever) on my computer that remembers my make, model and year like Autozone, Kragen, o'Reileys, etc websites do. They even remember that I have two Volvos and have a single pulldown to select which one I'm looking for parts for. I really get annoyed having to drill down through the pulldowns everytime I go to buy a part. Is is a big deal, no. Just mildly annoying.Oh yeah - thanks for having USPS priority mail shipping. For a west-coaster who always seems to wait until Wednesday to order the next weekend's parts, it's appreciated to know there's an economical and quick alternative to FedEx or UPS 2-day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text: Advice and guidance sheets Running your organisation Once you've set up an organisation, there's a lot that you will need to consider when running it on a day to day basis. Those considerations are likely to include a variety of matters such as strategic and business planning, insurance, monitoring, general and internal meetings, risk management, and a range of legal requirements. This section provides you with information on all of those matters and more. Developing a strategic plan Strategic planning is about planning the long-term development of your organisation, usually three to five years ahead. It's about anticipating and managing change. | Developing a strategic plan | | Datblygu cynllun strategol | The business plan The idea of 'business planning' is an import into the voluntary sector from the world of commercial enterprise. There are still some trustees who balk at the suggestion that what they are doing has any connection with business. If the term 'business' is offensive, call them 'development plans' instead. But don't ignore the enormous benefits that producing a business plan can bring you. In many cases you won't be awarded grant funding without one. | The business plan | | Y cynllun busnes | Effective meetings Having an effective agenda and a clear record of your meetings are key to the smooth running of your committee meetings and the active involvement of your committee members. | Effective meetings | | Cyfarfodydd effeithiol | Effective annual general meetings The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is for many organisations, a legal requirement and provides an opportunity to elect new members to the organisation and committee, as well as enabling members to have a say about running the organisation and helping its accountability. | Effective annual general meetings | | Cyfarfodydd cyffredinol blynyddol effeithiol | Quality Quality is about the degree to which a product, service or process meets or exceeds the requirements which have been agreed with stakeholders. It is about excellence in the way that an organisation is run, in service-delivery and about achieving the very best results. | Quality | | Ansawdd | Monitoring and evaluation Monitoring and evaluation are a means of ensuring a group or organisation is accountable for its work. It is also a way of making sure it is achieving what the organisation has set out to achieve and provides an opportunity to review procedures and make improvements. | Monitoring and evaluation | | Monitro a gwerthuso | Risk management A risk is the chance great or small, that the organisation will be damaged in some way as a result of a particular hazard. A partially effective risk management strategy is infinitely better than none and, by virtue of going through the process, you will have gained valuable insight into the environment in which your organisation operates. | Risk management | | Rheoli risg | Health and safety Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, you have to ensure the health and safety of others who may be affected by what you do or fail to do. This includes people who work for you, including volunteers, trainers and sub-contractors and visitors to your premises. It is very important that appropriate training is provided and that procedures are in place to manage all health and safety risks that emanate from your organisation's activities. | Health and safety | | Iechyd a diogelwch | Equal opportunities It is important for employers to have a clear understanding of discrimination law, as the damages that can be awarded to employees who have suffered discrimination are unlimited, and it is no defence for employers to show that they had no intention to discriminate. | Equal opportunities | | Cyfle cyfartal | Welsh language – legal context While there is no legal requirement for third sector organisations to have a Welsh language scheme in place, the sector as a whole has recognised that providing a quality service in both English and Welsh is good practice. | Welsh language - legal context | | Yr iaith Gymraeg – cyd-destun cyfreithiol | Insurance The members of a governing body have a general duty to protect the organisation including adequately insuring it. The level and type of insurance your organisation needs will be determined by the law, the governing document and the range and type of activities undertaken by your organisation. | Insurance | | Yswiriant | Data protection and GDPR What is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? It's a European law that has been introduced to strengthen and unify data protection for individuals within the EU. All EU member states need to comply with this new regulation. | Data protection and GDPR | | Diogelu data a GDPR | Community action to tackle climate change Climate change is an issue for all of us, but we often don't know where to start. Communities and community organisations play a vital role in engaging with people on the ground and developing grass roots action and awareness. | Community action to tackle climate change | | Gweithredu Cymunedol i taclo Newid Hinsawdd | Where to go for help on action in climate change This information sheet is aimed at organisations and groups working in Wales who want to take a first step towards sustainable working practices and who want to find out more about climate change and how they can make a positive contribution towards tackling it. | Where to go for help on action on climate change | | Ble i gael cymorth ac arweiniad i weithredu ar newid yn yr hinsawdd | Using freelance trainers and consultants Many voluntary sector organisations bring in specialist expertise of outside trainers and consultants for anything from improving the quality of their services or the effectiveness of their management committee to fundraising and developing new projects. Sometimes you may not know what you want but would like an objective outsider to help you work out where you are going. | Using freelance trainers and consultants | | Defnyddio hyfforddwyr ac ymgynghorwyr ar eu liwt eu hunain | Environmental policy An Environmental Policy (also known as a Green Policy or Sustainability Policy) is a written statement, which acts as a 'window' into your organisation's environmental intentions and principles in relation to managing the environmental impacts of its operations. It demonstrates a commitment and provides the starting point for all future environmental improvements. | Environmental policy | | Polisi Amgylcheddol | Environmental sustainability management systems Organisations are recognising that the environment is a management issue and not just a matter of compliance. An Environmental Management System (EMS) provides a practical proactive framework for understanding an organisation's interaction with the environment. | Environmental sustainability management systems | | Systemau Rheoli Cynaliadwyedd Amgylcheddol | Impact and impact measurement It is important to realise that impact can be positive and negative and may be planned or unplanned. Usually it is the result of years of work, of being in a situation, and it is hard to untangle who or which organisation is responsible for the change which is observed. | Impact and impact measurement | | Effaith a mesur effaith | Social Value Policy What is social value? Start by asking yourself this question; how would the people that are the focus of your work explain the most important results of your activities? Would it be your financial performance? Or is more likely that they would describe things such as having more confidence, being in better health, living in more appropriate housing, stopping harmful behaviours, or reducing their need for health and social care? If changes to people's lives like these are the results of your work, you are creating social value! | Social Value Policy | | Polisi Gwerth Cymdeithasol |


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In January 2016, rangers in Sera Community Conservancy found a baby elephant trapped in a water well. The rangers pulled him up from the well, but baby's family was nowhere to found. Hoping that family will return for their lost baby, rangers tied the baby to a nearby tree, gave him water and kept him company. Hours passed before the herd finally came back. The only problem left was – they needed to entice the little creature to reunite with his family. So rangers came to a great idea – play chase with the baby.
Not only the whole encounter is super adorable, baby's reunion with the family is something that will touch your heart for sure.


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Christian Worship God The Universal Benefactor.
God of the universe! whose hand
Hath sown with suns the fields of space,
Round which, obeying thy command,
Unnumbered worlds fulfil their race:
How vast the region, where thy will
Existence, form, and order gives!
Pleased the wide cup with joy to fill,
For all that grows, and feels, and lives.
Lord! while we thank thee, let us learn
Beneficence to all below;
Those praise thee best, whose bosoms burn
Thy gifts on others to bestow.


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"Coffee & vibes" is what Sweatshop claims to be all about at this Melbourne-style high concept coffee bar from two Aussie designers. Perfect for the posh neighborhood of Williamsburg, this cafe, whose design studio is just blocks away, is definitely all about design in addition to coffee. At the patio entrance, a wall reads, "Don't look for love, look for coffee," and branded hats and water bottles labeled "Cool Beans" line the shelves of other trendy retail products and tasteful indoor plants. Black walls and grey interior accents make for an overall boutiquey experience, and if an espresso machine and kiosk weren't present, you'd guess you were inside a clothing shop.
Despite this, Sweatshop still functions efficiently as a cafe, and maintains an ample amount of seating. Sweatshop serves Australian-style espresso tonics and lattes named their own slang terms like "esky" and "sparky," plus other classic espresso-milk beverages with soy, almond and macadamia for non-dairy alternatives. Savory brunch items come with ingredients like vegemite, baked beans, and cheddar mustard biscuits, and pastries are locally sourced from bakeries like Ovenly and Underwest Donuts.
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At Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers, all types of personal injury claims, involving all levels of injuries, serious or minor are aggressively pursued. Examples of serious injury cases we handle include the following:
- Head Injuries (closed and open head injuries)
- Brain Injuries
- Amputations (loss of limb)
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- Scald Injuries
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- Blindness (full or partial)
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- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
- Back Injuries (lumbar, disc, sciatica, facet joint)
- Whiplash
- Concussions
- Dislocations
- Scarring
- Post Traumatic Street Injuries
- Shock
- Myofascial Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Neurological Injuries
- Fatalities
If you or your loved-one has suffered a "catastrophic injury", living your previously normal life has become extremely difficult if not impossible. Spinal injuries, brain injuries, fractures, severe burns or amputations change your life and family members' lives forever. Medical expenses, loss of income and special care costs such as rehabilitation costs can cripple a family financially. For some people, their serious injury will mean the end of their working lives. You will need financial support to rebuild your life.
Our Serious Injuries Group can assist you and your family to obtain fair and reasonable compensation. In many cases we can arrange for compensation during the claims process to relieve the consequences of the suffering that started right at the time of the accident.


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God reminded me of a very profound truth recently, and as I've been growing closer to Him again, I've realized it was always me who pulled away, He was always there, waiting for me to return to Him…
When you make up your mind that there is something you won't do for God, it doesn't matter if that is or is not what He wants, you have already shut down, and shut Him out.
Guilty as charged. When ex walked out the front door and up that hill, I made up in my mind what I was going to do, and I decided then and there that I would not let God talk to me about reconciliation. I became hard & stubborn – and I protected my wounds from my God, my Healer, my Wonderful Counselor. The only one that could truly administer healing to my hurting heart was waiting for me to come to Him, and I stomped my foot and told Him that reconciliation was not an option, and I then refused to receive anything from Him.
I know God is a God of reconciliation and restoration. I know God is not for divorce. I knew that I had contributed to the marital problems that drove us apart, so while I wanted to stand on the whole adultery "clause" for getting out of a marriage, somehow I didn't think I could. So I got out the brick & mortar and I built a very cold wall. With every brick I laid down, and every swipe of mortar across the top to add another, I kept telling God, "Don't tell me about reconciliation." You want to know the most dangerous part about this? Because I wouldn't hear a message about reconciliation in my marriage, I also couldn't hear a message about the reconciliation God offered us through Christ on the cross and raised from the dead.
I wanted to serve God, I wanted to be close to Him, I wanted His hand working in my life. I would see glimpses of it, and I longed for it. I felt empty. I tried to go to church, but even regular attendance to church dropped off because I would hear that repeated message of reconciliation and I would scream "NO!" at the top of my lungs. That man hurt me too bad for me to hear this from You. You know the wounds, but since You seem to poke at them, I'm going to withdraw further, and all along it was my mis-perception, my misunderstanding, my lack of trusting that God can do all things. That Christ is my strength. That God has healing, even for broken, sinful me.
Almost dying sure changed my perspective, and I realized that God didn't go anywhere…and God didn't build that brick wall (and what a sloppy, messy wall it was!). That was my doing, because I refused to hear God – I refused to hear God on something that I'm not sure He was saying at the time. I know God's heart is for reconciliation and restoration, and I know now that God doesn't expect me to chase after that in my own strength. Rest assured, I am not strong enough to live that out through all the hurts in my life. I do, however, serve a God that brings healing to the wounded and hope to the lost, and as He fills my cup, and as I press into Him, He shines through. His strength fills me, and even when I feel like I can't do it, He nudges me on, and holds me up.
Have you ever told God that there is something you won't do? Was He really asking you to do that, or was it something you decided you would never let Him ask you to do? How did you overcome that and where are you in your relationship with God now?


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By LORI NICKEL email@example.com | Posted: Monday, March 30, 2015 9:39 am
Food drive a success! Over 80 volunteers showed up at the Lonsdale Area Food Shelf on Saturday morning to collect donations left on doorsteps around town. Above, some volunteers are shown inspecting and sorting the thousands of items brought in from the food drive. (Lori Nickel/News Review)
There are about 40 families living within the Lonsdale zip code that use the Lonsdale Area Food Shelf each month. To help support neighbors who have fallen on hard times, volunteers came together for the second consecutive Saturday morning in March to fight hunger in the community.
March is Minnesota Food Share Month, where food shelves around the state can receive grant funding based on how much food and money is donated during the month. These numbers and other statistics, like how many people are served each year, are used to determine the amount of the grant to be received from the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches.
The Lonsdale Area Food Shelf, located at 130 Delaware St. SE, initiated two separate campaigns in March to raise awareness and to bring in donations. With the help of the churches in town, they carried out Pack the Pews; inviting parishioners to bring in food and personal care items to donate on the weekend of March 20-22. That same weekend, 80 volunteers were divided into 16 routes around Lonsdale to deliver door hangers asking residents to leave food donations on their doorsteps the following Saturday, March 28, during a food drive.
Executive Director Tami Heimer said the community responded by donating 1,724.60 in both pounds of food and/or dollars during Saturday's drive when those same volunteers collected donations between 9 a.m. and noon. Added to Pack the Pews and other donations throughout the month, the food shelf's goal of collecting 9,000 pounds of food and/or dollars was surpassed.
So far this month the food shelf has collected 3,131.28 pounds of food and $8,433.33, for a combined total of 11,564.61. That surpasses last year's total of 11,065. The money that is donated will be used to purchase frozen meats, produce and other items that will be needed in the upcoming months.
"We are so thankful for the volunteers and for this building," Heimer said, while showing how the space at the Delaware Street location was being used for the inspection and sorting of the food. Volunteers looked at expiration dates, packaging and checked for recalled food items.
Heimer added that there is still time to donate to the effort. The grant will include any food or monetary donations through March 31. To donate or to volunteer, contact Heimer by calling 507-744-7453, or by email@example.com.
Food Drive Volunteer THank you
About 60 volunteers helped promote our Food Drive on Saturday by hanging door hangers on the doors of Lonsdale residents.
Groups helping included Studio 52, Lonsdale Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, Lonsdale Ambassadors, Triumphant Life Church, Trondhjem Church and Lonsdale Girl Scouts.
These groups will be picking up any non-perishable food (or cash) donations left on door steps by 9:00 am on Saturday March 28th. Donations can also be left anytime this week at Frandsen Bank of Lonsdale or Lonsdale Liquor.
Thank you Lonsdale Community for supporting the Lonsdale Area Food Shelf.
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Elaine Tuttle Hansen, a scholar and educator who has served as executive director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth since 2011, will step down at the end of December.
Under Hansen's leadership, CTY has enhanced its renowned summer programs, expanded its research efforts and resources, further developed its online and international presence, and helped place thousands of advanced pre-college students on the track toward achieving their full potential. Her commitment to improving educational opportunities for young people and for strengthening and growing CTY's impact around the world has been unwavering.
"A place like CTY is so special," said Hansen. "The more I reflect on it, the more I value the essential role it has to play in nurturing advanced young learners and modeling best practices for transformative teaching. CTY has had an immeasurable impact on generations of young people. We still have much to learn from the stories of personal transformation that so many former CTYers have shared with me."
A former president of Bates College and provost of Haverford College and a Middle English scholar, Hansen arrived in Baltimore with a vision for the role CTY and Johns Hopkins could play in the unique and important space between K-12 academics and higher education. Critical to this vision has been her belief that students of all backgrounds should have the opportunity to develop a love of learning for learning's sake.
During Hansen's tenure, CTY solidified its commitment to access and inclusion, awarding more than $5 million annually in financial aid to students around the country. She has been instrumental in developing the CTY Emerging Scholars Program in Baltimore, a pilot after-school program that partners with Baltimore City Public Schools to improve learning opportunities for advanced elementary school students in under-resourced neighborhoods. The free program currently reaches 200 second- through fourth- graders in 16 city schools.
Hansen plans to take a sabbatical after leaving CTY, and then hopes to return to her scholarly work in Middle English and feminist literature and pursue a number of other projects.
Johns Hopkins University is currently conducting a national search for Hansen's successor at CTY and plans to announce the appointment early next year. In the meantime, Amy Shelton, who is co-chairing the CTY executive director search, has agreed to serve as interim director of CTY beginning Jan. 2.
Shelton has served as CTY's director of research since 2013 and is a professor and associate dean for research in the School of Education. She holds a joint appointment in the School of Medicine and Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and has served on the steering committee for the university-wide Science of Learning Institute.
Shelton's steadfast commitment to the mission of CTY, recent administrative experience as associate dean, and proven ability to collaborate with colleagues across the university make her ideally suited for this position, said Sunil Kumar, provost of Johns Hopkins University.
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