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Even in established dynamics like ours, we still have ongoing conversations around negotiating scenes and consenting to activities we are happy to engage in.
In new dynamics this is crucial to creating a feeling of safety and trust with your partner, without which there is not much of a foundation to build on.
We discuss what consent looks like for us, what makes us decide consent is not being enthusiastically given and how you can ask for consent in a sexy way.
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so via email@example.com or via any of our social media platforms:
We are also part of the Podcast Jukebox Network along with Off the Cuffs, Being There, the Will Sean Podcast, Drinks with God and No Love Lost. We are all available and most podcast apps, and as always love to read you reviews if your chosen app allows for them.
This episode also see the return of our bonus section, now officially called 'The After Bit', please check out the full post 'Boobs Behaving Badly' we mention submitted by PixieHeart and thank you very much to Darn for his contribution too. If you have any stories for us, then get in touch, this week we talk about kinks that I totally made you say 'No Way!' But soon had you say 'Yes! Yes! Yes!'.
Floss and Bakji are no strangers to talking about kink, but this week we are getting down and dirty with a discussion about sexual technique. What is it? Do we have it? And how does one improve it?
Some of the things we discuss in this episode are:
A lot of this episode is about our personal preferences and we encourage everyone to discover their own likes and dislikes. If you've got a go to move though that always seems to get sexy results then we'd love to hear about it.
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We are also part of the Podcast Jukebox Network along with Off the Cuffs, Being There, the Will Sean Podcast and Drinks with God. We are all available and most podcast apps, and as always love to read you reviews if your chosen app allows for them.
Non-Monogamy came second in our recent Twitter poll about topics you'd like to hear us discuss. In this episode we discuss:
This week also introduces our new segment 'Unnamed Bonus Section'. Which we hope will encourage listener participations for those of you who are so inclined.
If you would like to get in touch with us you can do so via email@example.com or via any of our social media platforms:
We are also part of the Podcast Jukebox Network along with Off the Cuffs, Being There, the Will Sean Podcast and Drinks with God. We are all available and most podcast apps, and as always love to read you reviews if your chosen app allows for them.
Confidence is our focus for this episode. More specifically is lack of confidence affecting your kink. If so, this episode is for you. Inspired by a blog post by Floss on her personal blog flossdoeslife.com. We attempt to give you some solutions to boost your kinky confidence, even if that just means faking it till you make it.
We would also like to say a huge thank you for your patience while we took a break from our regularly scheduled shows. The time of to freshen up and think of some awesome new podcast ideas was amazingly beneficial, and your ongoing support while we rested was very much appreciated.
Our top tips for increasing your kinky confidence are:
We discuss all these point in more depth and were applicable we also talk about how they have worked for us, and how we continually apply some of them to our own dynamic.
If you would like to hear more about how our dynamic unfolds within our own session then you can head over to our Patreon page where for $2 a month you can get access to all past and future FemDom and Fetish Fun episodes, where we share details of all our kinky sessions.
We are also part of the Podcast Jukebox Network along with Drinks with God, Off the Cuffs, The Will Sean Podcast and Dick Wounds new show Being There. You can find all of us on most available podcast apps, and as always we love to receive your reviews and feedback.
You can get in touch with us on any of our social media platforms or you can email us via email@example.com.
Room 101 is our inspiration this week as Bakji and Floss return with what we hope to be a fun episode. While originating in George Orwell's 1984, Room 101 is said to be named after a conference room at the BBC where he attended incredibly boring meetings. In the novel 1984 it is a room where people are taken to face their worst fears. On a lighter note, it is also the name of a BBC comedy show, where guests are invited to put their pet peeves or worst fears into 'Room 101'. The host of the show then decides whether or not their particular suggestions are worthy of being banished.
In our take on this, we each got to pick four things we would send to Room 101 if we got the chance. In keeping with the theme of our podcast the things we have chosen are relationship or sex based from our days before we met each other.
We also chose a wildcard each, which we were to present as a genuine suggestion and the other person had to guess which the wildcard was as we went along. One of us tried their best to disguise the wildcard and one of us picked a glaringly obvious wildcard. You will have to listen to find out which was which.
We also try to counteract our annoyance with these particular relationship habits, by offering up our solutions to what better alternatives are, and how we avoid those particular things in our time together.
If you have any comments on this episode, previous episodes or simply want to get in touch to say hello, then please do so on any of our social media platforms, Twitter, Instagram, Fetlife and Facebook, or via hello [at] proudtobekinky.com.
If you would like more episodes from us then please head over to Patreon.com/proudtobekinky and for $2 a month you can have access to our Patron exclusive FemDom and Fetish Fun, where we discuss all out kinky scenes.
We are also part of the Podcast Jukebox Network along with Off the Cuffs: a kink and BDSM podcast, the Will Sean podcast, Drinks with God, and Dick Wounds new podcast Being There. You can find us all on most available podcast apps, and should your chosen app allow for reviews then we always love to receive those.
Eyal Matsliah is a sexual empowerment coach, and the author of 'Orgasm Unleashed' - a guide to pleasure, healing and power. So we left kink behind for an episode to focus on the wonder of orgasms and the joy they can bring. While the book is aimed at women, it is also suitable for anyone who is looking to enhance their orgasmic experience and better learn about the pleasure their body can bring them. We speak to Eyal about what inspires him to do the work he does, what kind of work he does within his coaching and mentoring sessions and the benefits we can gain from engaging in some of Eyal's approaches.
Floss not being one to shy away from sharing her own personal orgasm tales, asks Eyal some questions based on her own experiences, that listeners have previously related to when discussed in other episodes. If you have struggled to orgasm, find masturbation uninspiring or wonder where in the day you meant to schedule time for self-indulgence, we asked Eyal about all these things in the hope the answers will be informative. We also discuss some of the areas in which we may feel disconnected from our sexuality, or our sexual empowerment and what we can do to overcome this to connect, explore and delve deeper within ourselves, hopefully leading to not only a more fulfilling sex life, but a more fulfilling life in general.
You can find out more about Eyal and the work he does via his website Intimate Power. You can also find links to his book and other resources there too.
To contact us about this episode, or about anything else, you can do so via firstname.lastname@example.com, or through our Instagram, Twitter and Fetlife Pages.
If you would like more of us, you can access our spin-off podcast FemDom and Fetish Fun, through our Patreon page. In FemDom and Fetish Fun Floss and Bakji discuss their mutual love of FemDom and all the sexy details of the scenes they en joy. We are also part of the Podcast Jukebox Network along with Off the Cuffs: a kink and BDSM podcast, Drinks with God and the Will Sean Podcast. We can all be found on most podcast apps, and we'd be lying if we said we don't love awesome ratings and reviews. So please do send them our way if your app allows for them.
Rain DeGrey is an author, BDSM and sex educator and someone who has been fully immersed in kink lifestyle for the last decade. She has done shoots for kink.com and has experienced many, many kinks and is wonderfully open about discussing and sharing her information and experiences with others.
We discuss why Rain is so passionate about embracing a kink lifestyle and why she encourages other people to do the same and explore what it is about kink that they enjoy. Which given the ethos of our podcast is a perfect conversation for us to share with our listeners.
Rain shares with us another passion of hers, which is education. We talk about some of the classes she teaches, and how they have evolved over the years and what it is about doing her classes that is so rewarding.
We also talk about the wonderful exchange that exists between Tops and bottoms, and what we each bring to our interactions and how if each person involved isn't fully present and invested in the exchange it may not be as successful as we'd like it to be.
If you're listening to this episode and you still haven't been to your local munch, but would like to go, get ready for some serious encouragement for why you should go, it's nice that it's not us saying it for a change but someone else.
As always you can get in touch about this episode or any previous episodes, by using our email email@example.com. You can also send us any questions you might have about the podcast or about kink in general. We are also on Twitter, Instagram, Fetlife and Facebook and you are welcome to connect with us there too. As well as swinging by our Patreon for exclusive FemDom and Fetish Fun podcast episodes.
We are also part of the Podcast Jukebox Network, along with Off the Cuffs: a kink and BDSM podcast, the Will Sean Podcast and Drinks with God. You can find all of us on iTunes and most other podcast apps, and if your chosen app allows for reviews and 5 star ratings then we are always very excited to receive those.
Bakji and Floss have been busy this year, not only with the podcast, but also with outings to Fetish events and indulging in sexy scenes at home. In this episode we discuss some of the things we've done this year.
Regular listeners of our spin-off podcast FemDom and Fetish Fun, will be familiar with some of the scenes we have enjoyed throughout 2017. Which ones have been our favourites though? We have each picked out Tops kink moments and discuss why they stand out for us.
As well as a little bit of reminiscing we also look to future kinky fun as we talk about what our kinky resolutions are for 2018. While we both pick very sexy things, we definitely have very different ideas of what we'd like to do next. So we should have an interesting year ahead.
As always we would love to hear from you, whether it is about this episode or with a questions for us, you can do that via firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also find us on Twitter, instagram, Facebook and Fetlife.
If you would like to listen to the previously mentioned FemDom and Fetish Fun, you can do so through our Patreon Page.
We are also part of the Podcast Jukebox Network along with Off The Cuffs, The Will Sean Podcast and Drinks with God. Reviews are always appreciate from both us and the other shows on the network.
Safewords are this episodes topic of conversation. After Floss saw a few posts in a short space of time all about the same subject on Reddit, it seemed like the time was right for safewords to have their own episode.
We are definitely in the group of people who feel like having a safeword is good thing, no matter who you are playing with, however when researching the topic online to make sure we were presenting the right information we did come across lots of people who don't feel the need to use them, and we are certainly not saying one way is right and one is wrong, just that there are options to consider.
As well as general approaches to safewords we do discuss the ones we use personally and our own personal thoughts on them. We also discuss what we might do if someone used an unfamiliar safeword and what we would do if a safeword ended a scene.
For those people who are fans of clear communication and do not see a safeword as something they need, we talk about some situations where even people who can read each other well and communicate during scenes might find a safeword of use. We also touch upon nonverbal safewords and how you can check in on a partner who might be particularly sub-spacey and unable to communicate well.
While we appreciate that not all kinksters will want to use a safeword, it is definitely something that we should all be making an informed and considered decision on. Yet it still seems to be a topic that has people incredibly divided and has people new to the scene asking what teople new to the scene asking what the 'right way' is.
As with all episodes of you have any feedback for us you can email us via email@example.com. You can also get in touch on any of our social media platforms:
We also have a Patreon site, where you can access our spin-off podcast FemDom and Fetish Fun. Which is all about the sexy and kinky scene Bakji and I get up to behind closed doors.
We are also part of the Podcast Jukebox Network along with Off the Cuffs, Drinks with God and the Will Sean Podcast.
Shut The WOOF Up is a new podcast that is all about puppy play and the community and activities that it encompasses. The host Volka was kind enough to join us for an episode so that we could ask him all the questions we've had for ages about puppy play.
First things first, Volka has a sound effects board. I am sorry I failed to control Bakji, he far less pliable and a lot more defiant when fully clothed. You will hear a lot of sound effect, and I mean a lot. The good news is, we haven't got a sound board. The bad news is, Bakji wants one. So watch this space.
Anyway, back to puppy play. Once you start bimbling around the kink community you start to comes across a variety of pet play, ponies, kittens and puppies are probably the most popular and puppy play is a community alongside but also separate from the kink community. There are pup munches, pup events and pup websites to help you meet other like minded pups and/or handlers.
Volka was extremely open, and wonderful about answering all our questions. Which means we were able to talk about exactly what being a pup might entail. Is it sexual? Is it platonic? Are there lady pups? What the devil do you do if you go to a pup event?
We also ask Volka all about his podcast, all about his personal dynamics, because we're nosey like that and generally we had a blast and if you think puppy play might be for you, then you need this episode. If you don't think it's for you I'm pretty sure you will still find much hilarity within this conversation.
Links discussed during the show are as follows:
As we always say because it is 100% true, please get in touch, we love hearing from you, whether it's feedback, questions, or just something daft. You can find us and reach out to us on any of the following:
You can also swing by our Patreon site where you can hear more from us in our episodes of FemDom and Fetish Fun, our spin-off podcast all about our kinky scenes that we enjoy together.
If you're looking for new podcasts to enjoy you can listen to our fellow Podcast Jukebox Network shows, Off the Cuffs, Drinks with God and the Will Sean podcast. We will have new shows joining us soon too. We all love reviews and 5 star ratings, if you haven't done that yet but would like to do so, then thank you in advance
Princess Kali is our guest for this episode and we could not have been more excited to speak to her. Her book Enough To Make You Blush was one of Floss' early and favourite resources when she was beginning her journey into FemDom. Getting to talk to people whose work we genuinely enjoy is one of the awesome bonuses of doing the podcast.
Princess Kali has been on many podcasts discussing not only her book, but also sharing her approach to Domination and her work with Kink Academy. Which is another great resource for kink education. This however did mean that thinking up new and interesting questions for her was a tricky task. That said though we are really excited to bring you this episode and feel like we've got some great information to share with you.
Humiliation can sometimes be a kink that many people will respond to with 'Oh yeah, I'm not into that', with a little bit of exploration though there can often be many fun and erotic entry points for us to explore the vast variety of erotic humiliation. From mild embarrassment to hardcore degradation.
While we had Princess Kali with us we tried to get you the best information we could on why people might engage in erotic humiliation and what potential elements of it you might find pleasure in, whether that is as a Top or as a bottom. We also discuss how to get the conversation started if you feel like you'd like to explore erotic humiliation but have no idea where to begin.
If you would like to find out more about Princess Kali and Enough To Make You Blush you can do so by using the following links:
As always if you have any feedback on this episode you can contact us via firstname.lastname@example.com or you can reach out using any of our social media platforms:
We are also part of the Podcast Jukebox Network along with Off The Cuffs, Drinks with God and the Will Sean Podcast. We are all available on most podcast apps and if you listen on a platform that allows reviews then please do leave a wonderful 5 star review.
While red flags usually refers to those behaviors that would signal relationship is unsafe or unhealthy, in this episode we are discussing those things that are incompatibility red flags. Things that have in the past, or would in the future signal to us that a relationship isn't as well suited to us as we had hoped it might be.
Over the years we have both been in these relationships ourselves, as well as having many friends put up with varying levels of incompatibility, when we've looked at our reasons for staying or enquired with friends why they themselves stayed the answer is always a variation on the same thing 'what if I don't find anyone else who's kinky/does the things I like sexually'.
We are are big believers that no-one should be stuck in an unhappy relationship for fear of not finding someone else to indulge in their kinks with. We also know though that it's definitely easier said than done, especially if you're new to exploring your kink and suddenly finding someone who is into them too feels like it's too good to be true. We are really passionate about people investing in the right people for them, and having not only a good kink dynamic but also a good friendship and relationship beyond that too.
We discuss some of the things that would be incompatibility red flags for us personally, and alternatively the green flags that make us delighted to spend time with someone. These are likely to be different for everyone, so we're not saying take ours to heart and follow them religiously. We do however hope people are mindful of their own situations and surround themselves with good people and nourishing relationships, be they romantic or platonic.
As always if you have any feedback on this episode or on the podcast in general you can email us on email@example.com. You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Fetlife.
We are also on Patreon, which you can find by using the following link www.patreon.com/proudtobekinky. Where you can find or spin-off podcast FemDom and Fetish Fun, where we discuss our own kinky scenes.
#ProudToBeKinky is also part of the Podcast Jukebox Network along with Off The Cuffs, Drinks with God, Parking Lot Radio and the Will Sean Podcast.
DaveCat is our guest for this week's episode and we were delighted to have him on the show, having heard him on a couple of other podcasts. Part of doing the podcast was to not only talk about Kinks, Fetishes and elements of BDSM, but also to talk to people who have alternative lifestyles, alternative relationships models or just generally express themselves in a way some people may not be familiar with.
DaveCat joined us with his wife Sidore, they also have two other partners living with them, Elena and Miss Winter. Sidore, Elena and Miss Winter are all synthetic women, or real dolls. DaveCat shares how he came to welcome Sidore into his life, 17 years ago, and how Elena and Miss Winter joined them in more recent years.
As big fans of finding a community that you feel comfortable in, and one in which you can hopefully find like minded people, we ask DaveCat about the idollator community, and what kinds of online and offline support and advice is available, especially to those people who are just beginning their journey, either with a synthetic partner or with a view to finding one.
We also talk about some of the documentaries DaveCat has featured on, all of which are listed on the media portion of his website which is listed below. While TV often does it's best to sensationalise any given topic, it feels like shows like ours, Off the Cuffs and many other awesome shows are hopefully a less biased platform for people to learn about new things, whether they are into it themselves or not.
There is so much more we talk to DaveCat about, far too much to squeeze into one blog post without spoiling the episode for you. We hope you enjoy this episode though and if you have any feedback you can contact us on our email firstname.lastname@example.com, or find us on Twitter, Instagram, Fetlife or Facebook.
You can also find support us on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/proudtobekinky, where you can find our spin-off podcast FemDom and Fetish Fun. You can also leave us an awesome 5 star reviews if you listen on iTunes/Apple Podcast App. We are also part of the Podcast Jukebox Network with Off the Cuffs, Drinks with God, Parking Lot Radio and the Will sean Podcast, who you might also enjoy tuning into.
DaveCat's Blog - www.kuroneko-chan.com/echoes/
DaveCat on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Davecat
Sidore on Twitter - https://twitter.com/leahtype
Anatomical Doll - http://www.anatomicaldoll.com/start_en.php
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Kinky scenes for us can be anything from an impromptu handjob to a more elaborate and lengthier session. Either way we always enjoy them and we've had a fair bit of scene variety in our time playing together.
When we record FemDom and Fetish Fun, the spin-off podcast we release for our Patrons, we discuss our scenes in quite a lot of detail. Off the back of that we have had a couple of people ask where we get our ideas, and wondering how they can better plan and make the most of their own kinky fun.
We have both approached taking control of a scene as relatively newbies to Topping, and we know it can feel really daunting, so we try to cover how you can take charge of the acre and make it fun without feeling overwhelmed and worried about whether or not it's fun.
Floss especially took great pleasure in researching a variety of approaches to FemDom to give her a bit more confidence when it came to scene inspiration. Kinky porn was a treasure trove of inspiration and had led to many new discoveries and fab ideas.
As always you can send feedback on this episode to email@example.com, or through any of our social media platforms. We're also happy to answer any kink related questions you might have if you feel we can help in anyway.
We are also part of the Podcast Jukebox Network along with Off the Cuffs, Drinks with God, Parking Lot Radio and the Will Sean Podcast. You can find us all on most podcast apps and if you listen through your Apple podcast app you can also leave us a lovely review.
Shibari is something we might have mentioned once or twice before on the podcast and because there are so many different voices to hear on it we are revisiting it again. This time with the lovely Evie Vane, a rope bottom who has written two books The Little Guide to Getting Tied Up and Better Bondage for Every Body.
Evie has been into rope for about 7 years and in that time has gathered lots of experience and information that she is now sharing with other people. It can be easy to talk yourself out of giving rope a try, it can seem very technical and often the images we see of rope bottoms in rope do not always feel relatable for some people. Evie's latest book definitely supports the notion that rope can be for everyone.
Shibari does have many ties that you can learn step by step, there's knots and frictions and wraps, and unfamiliar names for many things, essentially though what many of us are learning and seeking is a connection with our rope partner. That partner might be someone we will only tie once, or it might be our romantic or sexual partner, either way the connection and feelings we can explore through rope are vast.
We ask Evie what her advice would be for anyone looking to explore rope, so if you're sat at home and you still haven't found the encouragement you need to get out there and try rope in some way, then perhaps Evie's episode can be the push you need. We also discuss what you can do if you're already a bottom but feel like there are areas you would like to work on, for example flexibility or stamina.
If there any aspect of rope we haven't covered yet that you would like to hear us discuss then please email us via firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also get in touch on any of our social media platforms, Instagram, Twitter, Fetlife or Facebook.
You can also find Evie on social media too, her links are as follows:
Evie's Website - ropebottoming.com
We are also part of the Podcast Jukebox Network, if you'd like to listen to our fellow network shows they are Off the Cuffs: a kink and BDSM podcast, Drinks with God, the Will Sean Podcast and Parking Lot Radio.


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It all started in 2006 and why is it related to our precious BEAR?! Not the grizzly one, I mean cute bear….. Jaben is founded by our headphone audiophile community well-respected Uncle Wilson.
Jaben Hong Kong store was opened at 2010, our company mission statement is look into one direction, to become the most complete headphone specialist for everyone. We spent years to develop a full complete product range which suitable for each country. We are not just a normal store who list out product in our store or complete product range, we developing "unique" & "exclusive" style in term product consulation to product type in the market. We changing the most simplistic idea of shopping experience for headphone and earphone.
Our company cultural is taking every step cautiously and ahead of everyone, heading toward to combine all the advantages we got, and believe in the same idea to achieve a concept that induced feeling and emotion into headphone selection process. We have wide range of products, however we do have extras that are make we well connected with our fans and supporters. It will be our constant new product ranges, friendly service, company cultural, business concept and company believes. We believe we are changing the whole market towards this industry, it can be unnoticeable to some people, however with the past experience we gained on retail chain, we are clearly understanding how's the flow and trend to the market structure. We is a human being; we work with other and strive to become the most unique and rewarding to our friends and fans.


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Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) is a great thing to calculate. It encourages marketers to take the numbers seriously. It helps finance people see the numerical basis of marketing. Calculating CLV encourages you to treat customers well; they are valuable and you have the numbers to prove it. Finally marketing's influence probably increases when people think of a firm's value as the sum of the values of its customers. (A little simplistic but the general idea is powerful.)
One of the most important uses for CLV is to provide an upper limit on how much you should pay to recruit a customer. Ignoring complications, such as network goods, if a customer lifetime value is projected to be $100 it doesn't make sense to spend $101 acquiring the customer. That said as with any calculation you need to understand the details and think through what you are doing and why.
Marketers often describe CLV as the amount you should be willing to pay to recruit a customer but this isn't always true. This assumes that your ability to recruit customers constrains your success, implying that you have unlimited capacity to serve customers. This may be true but is not necessarily so. Imagine marketing an apartment block. Once all the apartments are full acquiring more customers isn't worth anything. As my MBA professor says, "..one cannot always rely on CLV to be the firm's maximum willingness to spend (WTS) to acquire (retain) the customer relationship." (Pfeifer and Ovchinnikov 2011).
When using any marketing calculation question your assumptions and think through what you are doing. It is not enough simply to calculate the numbers, you really must understanding why you are doing the calculation.
Read: Phillip E. Pfeifer and Anton Ovchinnikov 2011 A Note On Willingness To Spend And Customer Lifetime Value For Firms With Limited Capacity, Journal of Interactive Marketing, 25, Pages 178-189


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The rain is falling this dark night. I listen to the drops fall upon the roof and against the windows. I hear occasional gusts of wind blow swiftly through the trees. The seasons are changing. There is always turbulence during change and transitions. Change isn't all bad but it definitely disturbs our comfort level. Our family had it's "normal" shaken. And now with the change that Laina has passed into new life with Christ, a new normal is starting to emerge for us as well. I recognize that this next year there will be many "firsts." The first time I go to parent teacher conferences alone. The first time I care for myself and the girls while we are sick. The first time I plan and prepare for Matea's birthday without Laina. The first time (in two weeks) that I will remember our 12 year wedding anniversary and be without my wife. The changes come with remembering the wonderful times of the past, but also questions and uncertainty of the moving forward. I still have dreams and hopes, but not my partner who walked with me through them. Life is a journey. We need to keep moving forward. I could choose to stand still and do nothing. Or I could seek God whole heartedly as I've always done and trust Him to walk with me and the girls through this transition. A new season is upon us.
I must say, I am so thankful for my daughters. The faith of children is a wonder to me. I'm getting more cuddles and having wonderful, deep theological conversations with them about life and death, heaven and hell, sadness and joy... They understand more than we give children credit for. Of course they miss mommy as I do. But their hope, joy and peace encourages me. Matea and I watched mommy's video again today. Such rich words of wisdom, grace and peace that Laina offered. And you should see the girls faces when Laina shares about their names and our hopes for them. I see a sparkle in their eyes and their faces light up. They have received the blessing and love of their mother and can remember her love through the video and our stories. I'm not saying that everything is perfect and that there will be no challenges. But through this transition I see God working in our lives, together.
The last couple years I've studied and prayed through this passage,
Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
We often refer to these verses when we are tired, worn out or frustrated with life. And I have definitely hit those moments with ministry and the cancer journey. But what I did not expect is how God has used our trials, fears, uncertainty, weariness and pain to shape us into His son's image more and more. Isn't that the goal that God has for us to be made into the image of Christ until we all reach maturity? If we are following Jesus closely, we will face trials and suffering. That is a hard truth isn't it? Yet when we are weary where else can we turn? The internet? Alcohol or drugs? The latest fad or trendy religion? A relationship? People do turn to these but Jesus is the best answer though it is difficult to follow him at times. Peter said to Jesus, "To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." Our momentary trials are working within us the Christ-like maturity that God desires for us. It's amazing really. That though my wife has passed away and I miss her terribly - I still have peace, joy, love... because of our precious faith in Jesus. He gives us the fruit of the Spirit. I feel rest in Him. My burdens though many with grief, paperwork, housework, taking care of the girls and considering my vocation - is light. Jesus is humble and gentle of heart - He cares for us. Seasons change but God uses those transitions to change us. We cannot stay as we are or have been, we must reach maturity in Christ. We don't do this on our own, it is with Christ's help, the Holy Spirit's empowering and counsel and with other Christian's in community.
When I consider all that we have been through these last couple years, I ask God: Is this the rest you give when I come to you?! Yet, whether I came to him or not we would still have to go through this suffering, through cancer. And the truth is that I (we) have seen God's extravagant love continually through this journey! So yes, the Lord is true to His word at giving us rest for our souls. I'm learning to take His yoke/burdens on and learning from him. If I look in contrast to the burdens and yokes that others put on me or even the burden I put on myself - Jesus's burdens are light and easy. I've had employers give me a ton of work while they are surfing the internet or joking around. Has any employer ever asked you to work late, miss family events or even church to complete projects? That is a heavy burden and at what cost? The cost of time with family? The cost of a marriage? The cost of your soul?! Jesus has much to teach us if we are willing to learn from him. The last couple years have been extremely burdensome learning to detach and let go of many things and people. Yet my heart and eyes are learning to look heavenward. By fixing my eyes on eternal life I don't make other inconveniences or burdens such a big deal.
The invitation still stands from the words of Jesus, "Come to me..."Once again, today I come to him, seek him and learn from him. He is gentle and humble of heart - I know I'll find rest for my heavy soul. Jesus promised!
This Saturday at Oakwood Church in Hartland, WI we will celebrate a memorial for Laina Jerdon (Rowe). One way that we can continually remember Laina and cherish some of the beautiful things that we enjoyed together, is to contribute to the building of a prayer garden in her memory. The photo above is schematic, but will give you an idea of what we are trying to create. The prayer garden will be hosted on site at Oakwood Church. The girls and I, along with Laina's parents and others can come to the garden to remember Laina, but most importantly seek the Lord in prayer surrounded by the beauty of His creation.
Laina and I loved going on hikes in nature and talking to God as we walked along. My previous poem indicated such a time of prayer. Laina and I also loved taking time to pray in prayer labyrinths as well. This practice of prayer labyrinths dates back a couple thousand years ago. What Laina and I like about it is that it forces us to slow down, breath and listen to God. We may bring our journals and Bibles or just walk and talk to him. I won't go too deep into it's practices for now. But for the sake of Laina's memorial we wanted to create a place where people could come and meet with the Lord and pray.
If you'd like to contribute to the design and building of this memorial please send checks to:
Oakwood Church and note in memo "Laina Jerdon Memorial Garden".
We appreciate your donation to this memorial or to Angels Grace Hospice in memory of Laina Jerdon in leu of flowers.
Lastly, we will also be posting the memorial service on Facebook Live on Saturday at 1:50pm.
We are missing Laina... but rejoicing she is with the Father in Heaven and seeing the face of Jesus!
Todd Jerdon
PS> Thank you to Josh Larson for the design of the prayer garden and for Oakwood Church in their generosity in hosting this memorial.
A prayer Labyrinth in Tennessee where Laina
and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary.
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INFOTECH: Information Technology Managed Services in Africa
Recent Gauteng Business News
He says that the last mile connectivity remains a challenge. "Seacom is but one of the ventures that will connect Africa to the rest of the world. It requires the last mile connectivity in the African countries to be completed to allow a seamless service to the end users in the country."
However, the intent is there and we project the landscape of connectivity in Africa to change quite dramatically in the next 18 months with countries upgrading from zero connectivity to having ADSL or even fibre. It will effectively open Africa up to comprehensive IT service management from anywhere in the world," says Godlonton.
Having connectivity is not the only factor hampering Africa as hardware availability and deliverability also poses a challenge. "Consumers are more informed and their expectations are much higher when it comes to IT deployment. It is however paramount to consider the consumer's infrastructure. This is where cloud solutions will address a host of concerns that will effectively shift the onus of responsibility to the service provider as far as infrastructure, hardware availability and maintenance is concerned," explains Godlonton.
Being able to provide critical mass and retention of skills is a differentiating aspect that sets a managed services provider apart from its competitors. "If the company is able to provide its clients with the depth and scope of expertise in a specific field and across all its verticals in one seamless service delivery framework, it will serve as an unprecedented advantage to that organisation," says Godlonton.
Godlonton however warns that it is not easy to enter the African market. "It is advisable to do your homework thoroughly as it will be naive of service providers to deploy their services relying on connectivity alone. In most African countries a service provider will need a local entity, based in the country, to bill with the majority of companies adopting an operational model of 20% local representation and 80% foreign for the future deployment of IT Managed Services," concludes Godlonton.
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Stuart W Bunting of Debden (now living in Glensford) had just published his first book titled 'principles of sustainable aquaculture '. He is a leading researcher In this field and his family are very proud of him.


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Erste Group officially opened the Sirius Offices business complex in Belgrade for tenants who are expected to enter the building soon. Erste Bank Serbia is the first tenant to move into the new business complex, which will become its main business centre in Belgrade. Beside Erste Bank, Strabag Beograd has been secured as a second large anchor tenant, renting 4,000 sqm office space.
The first phase of the investment is worth €40 million and the complex occupies an area of 18,500 sqm gross of office space. Besides office premises, Sirius Offices includes a restaurant, a shop and 230 parking places.
The Sirius Offices complex is located in the business part of New Belgrade, at the corner of Bulevar Milutina Milankovića and Antifašističke Borbe Street. The guiding idea of the Sirius project was environmental sustainability, so the building has been constructed according to the highest environmental standards. The complex will be certified by BREEAM guidelines, and will comply with strict energy efficiency requirements, ensuring minimal energy consumption for heating and cooling, as well as use of renewable and recycled materials. High quality of Sirius Offices has been ensured by construction concern STRABAG.
"Being the business and leisure heart of Serbia, Belgrade has seen the need for more high-quality and well-located business centres in the city. The Sirius Offices project is in line with our strategy to scale up in high-growth cities across Central and Eastern Europe, such as Belgrade, where Erste Bank Serbia has established a firm foothold. So far, we have financed various projects in Serbia, office and apartment complexes as well as retail parks," commented Richard Wilkinson, Richard Wilkinson, Head of Commercial Real Estate at Erste Group Bank AG.
In addition to this, the branch will be equipped with a drive-in ATM and a 24/7 self-service zone. Another novelty for Belgrade is the possibility for companies (legal entities) to deposit cash money at the ATM located within the premises of Erste Bank branch. All of this will enable faster use of standard services for the bank's customers and free the branch employees' time for more advisory.
The second phase of the Sirius Offices project will entail the construction of 12,500 sqm gross and additional 160 parking spaces.


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Annal: 1998 Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original
Results of the Anthony Award in the year 1998.
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Jackson "Tres" Navarre and his enchilada-eating cat, Robert Johnson, pull into San Antonio and find nothing waiting but trouble. Ten years ago Navarre left town and the memory of his father's murder behind him. Now he's back, looking for answers. Yet the more Tres digs, trying to put his suspicions to rest, the fresher the decade-old crime looks: Mafia connections, construction site payoffs, and slick politicians' games all conspire to ruin his homecoming. It's obvious Tres has stirred up a hornet's nest of trouble. He gets attacked, shot at, run over by a big blue Thunderbird—and his old girlfriend, the one he wants back, turns up missing. Tres has to rescue the woman, nail his father's murderer, and get the hell out of Dodge before mob-style Texas justice catches up to him. The chances of staying alive looked better for the defenders of the Alamo….


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This past Saturday marked the second annual HighFi event, held in downtown Los Angeles. On the surface, it seemed like so many other cannabis-related events: vendors, music, and of course, copious amounts of marijuana and dabs. However, the ultimate vision behind HighFi goes a bit beyond that of bringing like-minded people together for a good time and, unlike last year when I went in unaware and simply looking to have fun, this time I was more focused on the event and how it worked toward a more significant goal.
I arrived about thirty minutes before the doors were scheduled to open at 2 pm and all was as I expected: total chaos. Vendors were still just arriving and setting up, which was complicated by the fact that there was no set floor plan. Deciding to try and get my bearings before it became packed, I made my way through the space and it became abundantly clear that the organizers had become more ambitious. The venue that we were in was both indoor and outdoor with two stories. Last year, only a fraction of the space was utilized. This time, however, there were vendors crowding every available area; they surrounded the stage inside, both upstairs and down and were packed into every available area.
While I give the organizers credit for trying to put together a comprehensive and comfortable experience for their attendees, there were some issues that arose. The booths that were set up away from the main stage didn't get very much foot traffic and, with such a large space and so much to see, there was never really a full crowd for the musical acts.
Speaking of performers, I can say I was definitely pleased with what I saw and heard. Aside from the main stage, there were two additional areas (including the Weedmaps VIP room) which had DJs in constant rotation, including Salam Wreck, Lenny Ducano, Showtime, Javie Lopez, JTurner, DJ Nelz and Klass One. But it was the main stage hosted by Adam Ill that drew the most attention. Throughout the evening there were performances by P-Nuckle, King Tee, Rappin' 4-Tay and, one of my favorite bands from high school, Pepper. We were also treated to two other B-Real TV personalities, E-Zone and Sheiky, making their debut performance and countless giveaways from the many vendors, including none other than the "People's Champions", Paris and Vader Extracts.
A performance from Pepper
Now, I enjoy free shit just as much as the next person but one of the complaints I have about almost every cannabis event is that the audience shows more enthusiasm for giveaways than they do for performers. I'm aware that the musical acts are being paid but, even if you're not the biggest fan of a performer on stage, I think it shows an inherent lack of respect to scream wildly for free things while refusing to even clap at the end of a song. Unfortunately the sprawling layout only exacerbated the situation and I could only clap and cheer all the louder to try and make up for the lack of audience and enthusiasm.
By the time 5:00 rolled around, I was completely famished and set out to look for something non-medicated. Thankfully I had already spotted Blanca from Blanca's beverages and had a mason jar full of her delicious juice to prevent my cotton mouth from literally gluing my mouth shut; now it was time to find some munchies… or not. I hate to sound like I'm complaining about everything but really: where was the damn food? After much searching, I discovered that the ONLY place to eat at the event was a tiny area hidden in the VIP room (and if you weren't VIP, you were shit out of luck). By the time I got there though, their menu had been reduced to two choices: pasta salad or nachos and cheese. Being desperate, I politely ordered nachos from the harassed guy working the food stand, mistakenly thinking that they would be ready immediately.
Apparently no good deed goes unpunished. Obviously happy to be serving someone marginally kind amidst the starving and disgruntled masses, the guy offered up a wink and a promise to make me a "fresh plate." I uneasily wondered what that could mean and, fifteen minutes later, found out that "fresh nachos" translated into popping open a new can of cheese to heat up before dumping some onto a plate of tortilla chips. Well… the gesture was appreciated, I guess and, more to the point, I was just too hungry to care anymore. Lucky for me, shortly before I left I hit the jackpot. Tucked away into a secluded corner I located none other than the Cupcake Cartel. You may have seen them out and about at events before and mistaken them for just another group of models. Think again because Cupcake Cartel isn't just a few gorgeous girls doing the promotional circuit and you would be well advised to look for them at the next ganja gathering you attend. They actually do bake and at this event, literally saved my life with a couple of delicious chocolate cupcakes.
I will say that HighFi definitely got the "high" part right. There were so many vendors that while walking around, I literally felt like a kid in a candy store. Before the doors had even opened, I had received countless offers to hit delicious smelling joints and potent dabs and, although I tried to politely decline for a little while (I was "working," after all), I eventually gave in. After sampling wares from a few different vendors, I finally settled on an old favorite, a joint filled with a little something from the guys at Paris. Looking back, I realize that this came about a half hour before the nachos, so I'm guessing this may have precipitated my raging case of the munchies. There were also several edible companies in attendance and I found myself drawn pretty often to the area where Mama Ganja Edibles had set up shop, mesmerized by the gorgeous little pastries they had on display. However, after having heard from a friend that the lemon cakes were so good that he had eaten about eight of them – "They're so small, I hope I can still perform later," he told me – I decided to restrain myself, knowing that it wouldn't be wise to eat my bodyweight in medicated pastries or to end up sleeping throughout the rest of the event (I had already eaten those cupcakes and have notoriously bad self-control when it comes to food; it was best to not even go there).
I know that some of you are reading this and thinking, "Could this girl complain anymore?" The truth is, even though there were some organizational snafus, I would have tolerated far more of them with a smile because I truly admire what HighFi is trying to do. Outwardly, the event appears to be just another weed event, but their real goal is to raise awareness for certain causes that are related to cannabis. Last year the event focused on cancer and this year they set out to raise money to promote awareness of PTSD (and its relationship to marijuana). There were a few speakers at the event, including Kevin from the Weed 4 Warriors Project, an organization for military veterans who bring awareness to the benefits of cannabis therapy. Despite the presence of these speakers, I found it slightly odd that no matter whom I spoke to, they couldn't give me the specific name of a charity that the money was earmarked for.
However, one conversation with a company who helped fund HighFi both years (and a very trusted company at that) completely put my mind at ease. I wasn't astonished to learn that the previous year hadn't met their fundraising goal, but I was (very pleasantly) shocked to learn that their company alone had made up that difference by personally donating $10,000 toward the cause. Trust me, that conversation really put a little disorganization and my hangry disposition into perspective.
I had been doing a little research into PTSD recently for another project and was really pleased to find out that it was the focus of HighFi this year. Although its gaining more attention, as of 2014 there were relatively few case studies of the relationship between cannabis and PTSD, despite the overwhelming statistics of veterans who choose to self-medicate with marijuana. However, if you choose to look, the research is out there. In March of last year, the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs (volume 46, issue 1) published information from a study that showed "Greater than 75% reduction in… symptom scores were reported when patients were using cannabis compared to when they were not." Other studies have already established a correlation between the endocannabinoid system and memory, a key factor in treating PTSD.
As more people become aware of the potential benefits of using cannabis to treat PTSD, the more research can be done to prove it so and make it available to those who are suffering. In my understanding, if there is something out there that will help people living with this level of hardship, its not just the humane thing to do to provide them with it, its the only thing to do. So maybe HighFi was a little disorderly in their organization. Maybe I was a little cranky because I needed to eat. But in the grand scheme of things, it was a small price to pay when you consider what others have to live with every day and that the bigger picture is trying to help them. HighFi has already shown a marked improvement from its first year and I'm confident that it will continue to do so as the organizers learn from their past experiences. Regardless, as long as they continue to focus on using their event as a way to initiate change within the policies used to govern cannabis and its availability to those in need, I will continue to support the event (I'll just remember to eat before I arrive).


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Public spaces and the utilization of them on a cruise ship can enhance or detract from the overall cruise experience. As I was looking at cruise pictures, I started thinking about the form and function of my favorite public spaces. The following is my list of the most important public spaces on a cruise ship and my thoughts on how they can best be designed and utilized.
1. An Elegant Main Dining Room
I still love the elegance and service of fine traditional dining. On the older ships on which I first sails, these rooms were often in the lower areas of the ship with low ceilings and tight seating. I love the newer ships which have these rooms on higher decks often with two or three stories and an open elegant atmosphere. I think these rooms should be decorated with tasteful classic restraint and convey a sense that the diner is in store for some thing special. The ship designers should also keep in mind the functionality of these rooms allowing for an ease of flow in the service and convenience to the kitchen. The best example that I can provide of this kind of dining room are the Celebrity Solstice class ships (Pictured above), or better yet the older Millennium class ships with their floor to ceiling windows which really open up the dining space. The Solstice class ships offer a kind of cool elegance, and the Millennium class ships offer classic warmth. We have always found the service on these two classes of ships to be first rate. With the recent trend to allow some or all passengers to participate in open dining, the main dining rooms should be designed to allow flexibility in the arrangement of tables and the ability to handle peak dining times with out long waits. One of the things I liked about the Solstice ship was that on our Trans-Atlantic cruise on the ship they offered a special wine tasting dinner that was held in an unused corner of the main dining room.
2. An Observation Lounge
An observation lounge can meet many different needs of cruisers. During the day it can serve as a quiet relaxation area for readers and ocean watchers. At night it can serve as an out of the way disco, gathering place for events and contests, a venue of theme parties and so much more. This is usually the place to go to for those seeking a fun evening. Almost all ships have these areas, usually with panoramic ocean view windows. Ship designers should work to meet the needs of the entertainment staff when designing these spaces making sure that they are large enough to accommodate the number of passengers expected to turn up at specific events. I really enjoy the ocean views from this area during the day, especially when they can be enjoyed from almost anywhere in the room. At night passengers are often treated to glowing lights from passing land bodies or other ships.
3. A Centralized Pre-Dinner Gathering Place for Cocktails and Dancing
Back in the "Old Days" when I first started cruising, most of the ships on which I sailed featured one all purpose lounge. This is where passengers gathered for safety drills, important information, cocktails, dancing and even the live evening shows. What I've noticed on my recent cruises is that people do tend to want to gather in one central area, outside the dining venues, for cocktails and dancing. On some newer ships this space is filled to capacity, especially when the band is playing music for dancing. I can't decide if the design of the atrium area, called the Grand Foyer, on the Solstice class ships was planned or an afterthought. They have a several story atrium with many different lounges surrounding it like the Martini Bar and Wine bar one level up from the atrium and the Passport Bar on the ground level. On the ground floor, between the back of the elevators, either the orchestra or party band play live dancing music which can be enjoyed from the open areas above the atrium including the Martini Bar and Cafe Bacio on the higher levels. The large marble landing area on the bottom floor is then transformed into a dance floor, as well as part of the Passport Bar. This set up allows for just about everyone who wants to listen to the live music before dinner to do so, but provides a very limited dance floor. It just seems like utilizing this area as a pre-dinner gathering place may have been an afterthought of which the Celebrity entertainment staff made the best use of the space that they had. I think it would make much more sense in ship design to pre plan this area a gathering place with a larger dance floor and band stand. I wish I had a larger frame of reference for how these spaces could work better. Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to sail other lines with differently laid out deck plans recently Perhaps some of our readers who have cruise other lines more recently can provide us with examples.
4. Dedicated Smoking Areas -Convenient but Out of the Way
If you have read our "Cruise Line Smoking Policies" Page, you know that this is one of the touchiest areas for both smokers and non-smokers. I think that most cruise lines will continue to have some sort of dedicated smoking area in order to be able to book passengers who smoke and large groups, but more and more cruise ships are moving towards more restrictive indoor smoking policies. If I was designing a new ship, I would include outdoor smoking areas that are out of the general traffic patterns but an easy step outdoors for those passengers who do smoke. This way non-smokers are not likely to encounter unwanted second hand smoke during their routine use of the ship, and smokers could easily step outside with out having to make their way up three flights of stairs and down a long hall. Maybe I'd even include some sort of indoor smoking area that would have double doors and an exhaust system. With existing ships which were designed before the implementation of the new policies and attitudes toward smoking, cruise lines should do their best to find a few places to designate as smoking areas that easily accessible, but out of the way of regular traffic patterns.
5. A Well Planned Pool Area with areas for Adults and Children with a Butler
I think all cruise ships should have a large open pool areas, with plenty of lounge seating, an area for swimming that is dedicated to younger ones, and a pool butler to prevent the day long saving of chairs, and. The poolside can be one of the most enjoyable areas of a ship. Some ships have pools located on the aft section of the ship that provide panoramic ocean views, others have them them centrally located with several levels of seating and often a band stand for poolside music. Either location works for me, but I do like it when the ships provide an area that is adults only and one that is designated for kids. That way when I bring my kids to the kids area, I don't have to worry about them disturbing adults who would rather not be around kids. Though I still expect my kids to be mindful and courteous of the adults in the pool, I know that if they really want to, the adults can use the other pool. Some of the larger newer ship on family friendly lines like Carnival and Royal Caribbean now include water slides for older kids and Tot water areas for the little ones. Most of us who read cruise blogs have heard about the infamous "Chair Hogs" who claim a prime deck chair for the day with just a book and/or a towel, and seldom return to actually use the chair. A pool butler could insure that the person with the chair reserved is indeed in the area, perhaps in the pool, or just a few steps away grabbing a quick lunch. If the person is no where to be found for more than an hour, then the chair should be cleared and allowed to be used by others. Having a ship with a well thought pool area can certainly enhance a cruise vacation.
6. Quiet Areas – free of charge
A new trend in cruising is the reserved cabana. These cabanas can rent for around $100 a day, and provide a peaceful sanctuary or retreat from the more active and noisy areas of the ship. Often these area are designated as adults only. Obviously these areas have been created in response of the requests of cruiser and also their potential as revenue generators. I would like to see more ships provide this kind of dedicated space free of charge. Any cruiser who is tired of listening to band music or noisy crowds should be able to find a little secret outdoor space for a few minutes and enjoy the peaceful relaxation that cruising offers.
7. User Friendly Buffet
For grabbing a quick bite for breakfast or dinner nothing beats the buffet area. However sometimes a buffet can be confusing. How many lines area there? Where is the start? Should I get my drinks first then go for food or vice-versa? Where do I sit? The efficiency and convenience or lack there of at a buffet area is one of the most reviewed items on cruising message boards. I think I enjoy the buffets the most on Trans-Atlantic cruises where ship is often booked to way less than full capacity. When I've cruised on these voyage I find it very easy to navigate my way through the buffet area. On more crowded cruises I often find my self wandering around with plate in hand just looking for my party or having to set down my plate and then return for my coffee. I know some cruisers who never utilize the main dining room during a cruise, so for those cruisers a well functioning buffet with lots of variety is even more important. A helpful staff, multiple serving stations, convenient beverage stations and ample seating create an enjoyable buffet dining experience.
Perhaps our readers can share their experiences the design of the public spaces on their favorite or least favorite cruise ships. If there are other public space that I have not mentioned that are important to you, please share your thoughts.


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Oil deal 'off', Nigerian women say
Protesters are demanding a fairer share of oil revenues
Women protesters who have besieged an oil terminal in southern Nigeria for more than a week say they will continue their blockade. Earlier, it seemed as if a deal to resolve the situation could be close.
However the women said negotiators for the Chevron oil company were not "sincere" and were not committing themselves to anything by way of agreement.
One of the women told the BBC's Robert Efenakpo that they will remain at the terminal until the company is ready to discuss the situation.
Our correspondent says the protesters, who are supported by their menfolk, are very determined.
The women say that Chevron may have agreed to employ youths from their community, but that the oil giant did not give any numbers.
They say the multinational has not specified either how it is going to go about providing the amenities it has promised in the framework of the deal.
Earlier on Tuesday, one of the protest leaders, Anunu Uwawah, told the Associated Press news agency: "It is settled. We stay today, but once the paper is signed, we will leave."
She said the firm - Chevron Nigeria - had satisfied the women's demands by agreeing to hire more than two dozen villagers and build schools, water systems and other amenities.
Local people are protesting at poor facilities
About 800 workers remain trapped in the Escravos terminal in southern Delta state, after about 400 workers were allowed to leave the site on Sunday.
Some 150 women took over the terminal eight days ago, demanding employment for their families and investment in the local community.
The occupation of the terminal has halted the production of an estimated 500,000 barrels of oil a day.
Company pledge
An executive of parent company Chevron Texaco, Dick Filgate, said he hoped the deal would be finalised by Tuesday, the news agency reported.
According to Mr Filgate, the company has agreed to build a town hall in the village of Ugborodo - home to many of the protesters - and build schools and power and water systems.
"We now have a different philosophy, and that is do more with communities," AP quoted Mr Filgate as saying following talks with the women.
He said the deal would be reviewed in five years' time.
As part of their protest, the women have also threatened to strip naked in a traditional gesture of shaming men if no satisfactory deal is reached.
Many Nigerian tribes consider displays of nudity by wives, mothers and grandmothers as a damning protest and an act that shames all those it is aimed at.
Nigeria is Africa's largest oil-producer but protests are common in oil-producing regions by local communities, demanding that more of the oil wealth is used for their benefit.
Locals often kidnap workers and demand ransom money from oil companies.
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Los Angeles - Jennifer Aniston is "fed up" of pregnancy rumours.
The Friends star penned a lengthy essay for The Huffington Post newspaper where she insisted she has had enough of the "shocking lengths" the paparazzi will go to get a photo of her or her husband Justin Theroux.
She wrote: "Let me start by saying that addressing gossip is something I have never done. I don't like to give energy to the business of lies, but I wanted to participate in a larger conversation that has already begun and needs to continue. Since I'm not on social media, I decided to put my thoughts here in writing.
"For the record, I am not pregnant. What I am is fed up. I'm fed up with the sport-like scrutiny and body shaming that occurs daily under the guise of 'journalism,' the 'First Amendment' and 'celebrity news.'
"Every day my husband and I are harassed by dozens of aggressive photographers staked outside our home who will go to shocking lengths to obtain any kind of photo, even if it means endangering us or the unlucky pedestrians who happen to be nearby. But setting aside the public safety aspect, I want to focus on the bigger picture of what this insane tabloid ritual represents to all of us."
The 47-year-old actress went on to slam the "objectification and scrutiny" women are put through.
She added: "The objectification and scrutiny we put women through is absurd and disturbing. The way I am portrayed by the media is simply a reflection of how we see and portray women in general, measured against some warped standard of beauty.
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
15 comments:
- Tracey said...
These are both incredible Kerri!! Awesome projects!! xx
- February 28, 2010 at 9:38 AM
- Linda said...
Well, I know you love auto load! These are really adorable! Love the way you decorated them. If anyone is the recipient of these, they will be very pleased!
Hugs, Mom
- February 28, 2010 at 9:39 AM
- Rebecca said...
Kerri, these are awesome!!! I love the saddle stitch ribbon for a handle! And, I too, am enjoying how many of the templates stay closed without any extra attachments. I love the flowers you made to put on the lid front. That is fabulous!
- February 28, 2010 at 10:40 AM
- Crystal said...
WOW WOW WOW Kerri LOVE both your boxes......Both papers are SOOOOOOOO AWESOME!!!!! I LOVE that cosmo paper girl and the second one WOW that flower is OUTSTANDING!!! You rock sweetie!
- February 28, 2010 at 10:46 AM
- Leigh Ann Baird said...
That flower on the Treat Box is amazing! Both your designs are gorgeous! I know you are loving being able to cut them with your Cricut Expression!
- February 28, 2010 at 12:35 PM
- Michelle said...
Love the colors you're using on that first one - that ribbon handle is so fun!! And your little scrunched up flower is fanstastic too - - love that...tried it...not as succesful as you were here - LOL Nice!
- February 28, 2010 at 1:06 PM
- Sparkplug17 said...
These are so pretty!
- February 28, 2010 at 1:19 PM
- Harriet H said...
What gorgeous creations on both templates.... I love the colors and papers you used....
- February 28, 2010 at 1:22 PM
- Wendy Ramlakhan said...
Both are beautiful !
- February 28, 2010 at 2:19 PM
- Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...
These are gorgeous Kerri!! Love them both. The flower and paper on your second gift box is gorgeous!! Beautiful work my friend! Love your use of the boxes and the details you added!!
- February 28, 2010 at 4:32 PM
- Cheryl said...
Love 'em both Kerri, fantastic job here girl! I have not tried out any of Leigh Ann's templates, but am hoping to soon, these boxes ROCK!
LOVE the papers you used, flowers, ribbons....they'll both make awesome gifts!
- March 1, 2010 at 7:43 AM
- Alyssa S said...
Kerri!! These rock! I love the paper, sentiment and flowers you added on Gift to Go! Your treat box is amazing too! What a super fun paper bloom - I've been toying with these a lot lately. They're so fun, easy and pack a ton of punch! Great job on this release!
- March 1, 2010 at 12:25 PM
- Courtney Baker said...
Wow everything is so pretty!
- March 2, 2010 at 10:33 AM
- Adelaide said...
Those are so awesome. I love them.
- March 2, 2010 at 9:33 PM
- Elena said...
Stunning projects! I love how you decorated these boxes!
- March 4, 2010 at 7:40 AM


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