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Garni Erna
|A charming B&B in the heart of Dolomites
Start your day with a rich breakfast buffet before discovering the beauties of the Dolomites. San Vigilio di Marebbe also offers a wide choice of restaurants and pizzerias. The KronCard gives you discounts on indoor swimming pool, sauna and solarium, and on various events, organized by the tourist information. Our highest priority is to make you feel like at home and we would like to welcome you for you pleasant skiing or trekking holidays in the heart of the Dolomites!
The Garni Erna is situated close to the center of San Vigilio di Marebbe in the heart of Dolomites. The family-run business Garni' Erna is proud to offer you a comfortable and relaxing skiing holidays in winter or relaxing trekking holidays in summer among some of the most beautiful places of the Dolomites for a fair price.
San Vigilio di Marebbe (Ladino: Al Plan; German: St. Vigil in Enneberg) is a renowned resort in winter as well as in summer. This picturesque village in the heart of the Dolomites is well-known for the beauties of the landscape, the great skiing and for the warm hospitality.
During the winter the Kronplatz, South Tyrol's ski area nr. 1, offers 9 0 km of perfectly prepared runs for beginners and ex perts. A beautiful 24 km long cross-country track through romantic forests is a real paradise of cross-country lovers.
Our free shuttle bus takes you directly to the ski lifts which are 500 m away. Our ski-room is equipped with a boot-drying-system to keep your ski boots dry and warm.
In Summer you can enjoy the walks through beautiful meadows and peaceful forests. An enchanting landscape with flowering alpine meadows at the feet of towering peaks, romantic al pine lakes and azure skies: the beauty of the Dolomites will amaze you! The Natural Park visitor centre and the museums take you a step back in time and show you the history and culture of the Ladin people.


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Best Buy VP Joins i-Stage Panel
Best Buy senior vice president for emerging business Neil McPhail has joined the judging panel for this year's i-Stage startup competition, the Consumer Electronics Association announced Monday.
McPhail is the fourth judge, joining ReadWriteWeb's Richard MacManus, TECH Cocktail founder and entrepreneur Frank Gruber and Stage 2 Consulting founder Jeremy Toeman.
The winner of the event, scheduled for October's CEA Industry Forum in San Francisco, will win $40,000 and a booth at International CES.
See this page to register for the event.
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text: Why is the right amount of humidity so important for your home? Posted October 11, 2018 Usually, we focus on temperatures when it comes to our home comfort, but the humidity levels inside your house play a bigger role than most people think. Generally when we hear the word humidity, we jump to the idea of undesirable weather outside. However, it is recommended that your home holds a humidity level between 30 and 50 percent. What exactly does that mean? The air inside your home is holding between 30 to 50 percent of the maximum amount of moisture it can hold. What takes place when a home has too much or too little humidity? Too Much Humidity If you haven't actually felt it, you've likely at least heard about the influence humidity can have on how the temperatures feel outside. An 80-degree day in one region might feel cooler than an 80-degree day in place with more humidity. Humidity can impact the temps in your house as well. If there is too much humidity, it makes it difficult for your body to monitor internal temperatures. Dehumidified air feels cooler, so you might have the ability to set your thermostat at a higher temp and still feel comfortable, which could provide you with energy savings. Too Little Humidity While drier air might provide a break outdoors, too little humidity also has negative implications inside the home. Dry air can make your skin feel cold and itchy and result in sore throats and chapped lips. The amount of static electricity is enhanced, so you'll experience more shocks when touching doorknobs and other items. Lack of moisture impacts the wood within your home, creating cracking and shrinking in your trim, floors and furniture. The dry air also affects your body's mucous membranes, increasing your risk of coming down with colds or having breathing difficulties. What can you do? However, there are options to help you watch and manage humidity levels in the home. A smart thermostat can help you assess the air in your home to understand humidity levels. And if you are having trouble getting in the 30 to 50 percent range for humidity, there are humidifiers and dehumidifiers that can provide additional support. If you are noticing any of the warning signs mentioned above, or if you want an expert to come out and assess the humidity levels in your home, Brooks Heating and Air Conditioning can help. You can schedule an appointment by calling us at 800-COOLING. Our experts will listen to your concerns and help you understand next steps for reaching the best humidity level for your home comfort. Back To Blog


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How can I send you the logcat? Can you PM me your email address?
Okay, I know why it happens now, but not the reason unfortunately. Do you think that you would be able to get a new log when you restart the media shell service? You should be able to connect to the Minix through the local network using ADB Konnect (https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...abs.adbkonnect). Simply run ADB Konnect on the device and start the connection, then from your computer run:
adb connect <ip>
adb logcat
From another terminal run:
adb shell am force-stop com.google.android.apps.mediashell
adb shell am startservice -n com.google.android.apps.mediashell/.MediaShellCastReceiverService
The problem is that the signature that is used for device authentication is empty for some reason, and your log doesn't say why (the signature is generated when the service is first started).
I'm mostly new to adb other then a dozen or so roots I have applied (by guide) so I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong here or what. I can connect from both computers and on the device I enter logcat then replies with "- waiting for device -". I know I"m connected because if I try to connect again it says I'm already connected. From the other computer I get the same response for logcat and when I enter your other commands to stop/start the service I get "error: device offline"
Any ideas to work around these issues? I would really like to get you the logs as it seems to be a common issue.
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Who can join or migrate to BLAZE?
- This Service is open to ALL Safaricom PrePay youth subscribers aged between 10 and 26 years. This means that you must have a successfully registered their SIM Card on the Safaricom network.
How do I join or migrate to BLAZE?
- Dial *555# from your Safaricom Mobile or Data line
- Select Option 1
- Follow the prompts to MIGRATE to BLAZE
- And that's it! Once successful, you will get a congratulatory SMS
What if I don't have a Safaricom SIM card?
- Unfortunately, BLAZE is only open to Safaricom pre-pay customers who are between the ages 10-26.
- If you are between ages 18-26, why not visit a Safaricom shop or MPESA agent today and buy yourself a Safaricom SIM card, and get it registered. Once that is done, simply dial *555# to migrate to BLAZE.
- If you are between ages 10-17, all you need to do is have your parent/guardian visit a Safaricom shop today and have them buy you a Safaricom SIM card. Your parent or guardian will need to show their national ID and present a copy of your birth certificate for you to have the SIM card registered in your own name.
- If you are age 27 and above, or 9 and below, then, unfortunately, you will not be able to join BLAZE even If you get a Safaricom SIM card.
- Unfortunately, BLAZE is only open to Safaricom pre-pay customers who are between the ages 10-26.
What is BLAZE?
- BLAZE is a network for the young by Safaricom. Blaze enables the Youth to get access to the "Be Your Own Boss" mentorship summits, shop with BLAZE Bonga, buy more affordable bundles with Create Your Plan and stand a chance to participate in the BYOB TV show.
What do you mean when you say that 'BLAZE enables youth to make a plan for their Lives'?
- Youth in Kenya are very talented and often passionate and ambitious about life. However, passion and talent are not always enough to get ahead in life. Sometimes, you need more. You need training, mentorship, funding, planning, networking and discipline (amongst other things). Basically, to be successful, you need to have a plan. A plan for yourself, your brand, your passion and your business. As BLAZE, we believe that you have something within you that can be great and we want to offer you the tools and avenues that will teach and enable you to make a solid plan for your life. A plan that will get you where you want to be.
I've seen some BLAZE branded SIM cards. Do I need one of those to be able to join BLAZE?
- No you don't. The BLAZE SIM cards you see are limited edition SIM cards and are in the market to celebrate the launch of BLAZE. The SIM cards are special in they are all 4G SIM cards, they have a different design from any other SIM card in the country, and when activated and in your phone, they show the BLAZE logo at the top left-hand side.
If I already have a Safaricom SIM card but I would like to get my current number on the Limited Edition BLAZE SIM card, what do I do?
- Just visit a Safaricom shop and request for a SIM SWAP into the BLAZE Limited Edition SIM.
If I don't have a Safaricom SIM card but I would like to get the Limited Edition BLAZE SIM card, what do I do?
- Just visit a Safaricom shop with your national ID (If you are over 18 years) or your parents ID & a copy of your birth-certificate (if you are below 18 years)
- Buy a limited edition BLAZE SIM card
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Online Occupational Therapy Doctorate Programs
Get information about the requirements to earn your occupational therapy doctoral degree online. Find out about classes and other requirements along with licensure and employment outlook data.
What Can I Expect to Learn in an Online Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program?
Occupational therapy is an allied health discipline focused on rehabilitating patients who have suffered an injury or who have a mental, physical or developmental disability. In an online doctorate program, you'll learn about physical and mental activities, including hobbies and part-time employment that can be used to help patients develop or regain skills that will allow them to live independently.
You'll likely find that online doctoral programs go beyond the basic study of occupational therapy by covering advocacy, research and entrepreneurship. You can expect to learn about mental health, neuroscience, OT ethics and legal issues, media relations and operation of your own practice. You'll also explore various methods of researching and writing grants.
|Course Topics
|Advocacy, research and entrepreneurship, mental health, neuroscience, OT ethics, legal issues, media relations, grant writing and business skills
|Most commonly, a master's degree, experience working as an OT
|Online Study
|All work completed and submitted online except for residency and research components of program
|Working as an OT
|Minimum requirement for OTs is a master's degree program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE); licenses are awarded by each state
|Job Outlook (2016-2026)
|24% growth (for occupational therapists)*
|Median Salary (2018)
|$84,270 (for occupational therapists)*
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
What Do I Need to Enroll?
Most online doctorate programs are tailored to students who have a master's degree and experience as an occupational therapist. However, some programs will allow you to enroll in an online doctorate program after earning a bachelor's degree. If you only have an undergraduate degree, you'll need to complete courses to earn your Master of Occupational Therapy before working toward your online doctorate.
How Does Online Study Work?
Most courses will be taken over the Internet. However, you'll need to complete residency requirements where you'll personally interact with patients in an occupational therapy setting. These residencies can last several days at a time. Other in-person requirements include research for your doctoral dissertation.
Can I Work as an Occupational Therapist After Earning My Degree?
The minimum educational requirement for occupational therapists is a master's degree awarded by a program recognized by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). You'll also need to be licensed in the state where you plan to practice.
Why Should I Earn This Degree?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demand for occupational therapists was expected to increase 24% between 2016 and 2026 (www.bls.gov). The BLS also reported that occupational therapists with specialized knowledge would have the best job opportunities. You can acquire such knowledge by completing interdisciplinary research while earning your online degree.


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NCFast: Should We Go Back to Atari???
Computer systems have come a long way. I remember my Tandy3000 when I was growing up (which had Lotus Notes on it). I also remember the best video game was Pong. Yes, slowly, we advanced to Pac Man, Q-bert and Frogger. But when I bought (actually when my parents bought) my Atari, it worked as expected. When I wanted to play the Decathlon, if I wiggled my joy stick fast enough, I could be an Olympian. When I pushed the jump button for Donkey Kong, Mario jumped.
So, now in this day and age of computer advancement, someone please tell me why computer systems put into place in NC for DHHS simply do not work, have glitches, and fail. Seriously! Why, with a price tag of $21 million and counting (although one journalist cites the price tag at $48 million), why does NCFast not work??? NCFast is simply not fast. NCSlow would be more apropos.
NCFast has a Medicaid eligibility backlog of approximately 86,000 applications.
While the food stamp backlog has mostly been cleared, an even larger backlog is looming. Acting Medicaid Director Sandy Terrell warned lawmakers that nearly 86,000 Medicaid applications are delayed beyond federal processing timelines.
Why is a backlog of Medicaid eligibility important?
Imagine you are on Medicaid and pregnant. You apply for Medicaid for your unborn child. And the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) tells you that there is a backlog. Your child is born (healthy), but you cannot take your baby to the pediatrician for the first check-up because the baby has not received a Medicaid card.
Or imagine you are an adult on Medicaid suffering from cancer. April 1, 2014, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) re-processes your Medicaid eligibility. You have been on Medicaid for years and depend on Medicaid to get your monthly prescriptions for pain, etc. But now it is May 6, 2014, and your Medicaid eligibility has not been processed. You go to the pharmacy that you go to every month and the pharmacist says, "Sorry. We cannot give out medication hoping to get paid in the future. Your Medicaid application has not been processed."
Are we as North Carolinians just doomed to hire contractors who cannot meet the standards required? Or are we poorly choosing contractors? Are these contractors overstating their abilities? Or are we not conducting due diligence to determine whether these contractors are overstating their abilities?
What if Superman told us, "Trust me! I can fly! I am super strong! I will foil all of your villains!" Only to find out that Superman is Verne Troyer in costume?
Why should we care?
Three reasons:
1. People are not getting food stamps in a timely way.
2. People are not getting Medicaid eligibility applications timely processed.
3. We, as taxpayers, paid for this computer system and expect it to run reasonably well.
My Atari, at least, met expectations!
Knock, Knock. Who's There? Burwell. Burwell Who?
As I am sure most of you have heard, April 10, 2014, Kathleen Sebelius, former Secretary to Health and Human Services (HHS), resigned. Some journalists wrote that her resignation came 6 months after "the disastrous rollout of Obamacare," obviously alluding that she was fleeing from her position as Secretary. But is that why Sebelius left? And who is Sylvia Mathews Burwell?
It is no secret that when Healthcare.gov went live on October 1, 2013, Sebelius called the roll-out a "debacle." But recent figures show enrollment in Obamacare exchanges has surpassed 7.5 million.
Sunday Sebelius stated that "Clearly, the estimate that it was ready to go Oct. 1 was just flat-out wrong."
According to Politico Pro, "a White House official said Sebelius told Obama in March that she planned to resign. She felt that the Affordable Care Act trajectory was back on track, and believed "that once open enrollment ended it would be the right time to transition the Department to new leadership.""
It seems that Sebelius did not want to resign during the height of the debacle. She waited until things smoothed out a bit before walking away.
Obama has chosen Sylvia Mathews Burwell, his budget Director, to replace Sebelius.
Who is Burwell?
Burwell served as deputy White House chief of staff during the Clinton administration. She also served at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) twice, once as director. She has also worked at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. (Speaking of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and people with obscene amounts of money, why don't people ever set up charities to pay for Medicaid recipients to receive private insurance with the co-pays all covered? If I ever get an obscene amount of money I would set up a Medicaid Foundation. The Emanuel Medicaid Foundation. Look for that in the VERY FAR future, folks.).
Going back to Burwell…she received her bachelor's degree in government from Harvard University. She also received her bachelor's degree in philosophy, politics and economics from Oxford University. Seriously? Is that a quadruple major from 2 colleges?
Her grandparents were Greek immigrants, and she grew up in West Virginia.
There isn't much more information on Burwell. She is relatively young (48) and holds a relatively small resume considering the enormous undertaking she is about to assume.
Obama nominated Burwell one day after Sebelius resigned. There is no indication of whether Burwell was Obama's first choice. It took him one day to replace Sebelius, which is pretty amazing. Remember, we still haven't replaced former Medicaid Director, Carol Steckel. Sandy Terrell is still the "Acting Director." Whew, it has got to be difficult to fill these intimidating positions.
I can only imagine how many people would NOT want to be Secretary of HHS. Talk about a big job! Talk about high stress!
Burwell has not been confirmed yet. Despite Burwell not being a common household name when Obama nominated her, it is without question that Burwell has now stepped into the limelight. If confirmed, Burwell will be one of the most powerful people in health care…and one of the most scrutinized.
Good luck, Burwell!! Make Burwell a household name…for good reasons. And when someone says, "Burwell who?"
Someone else will respond, "That is the Secretary for HHS."
North Carolina Has a New Medicaid Director!!! Careful, It's a Hot Seat!
Dr. Robin Gary Cummings was named the new state Medicaid director today.
Dr. Cummings, a former cardiovascular surgeon, had been serving as the Acting State Health Director. He ceased pursuing surgery in 2004.
Interestingly, if you go the NC American Indian Health Board (found here), according to the website, Dr. Cummings is currently serving as the Medical Director for Community Care of the Sandhills. Obviously, Community Care of the Sandhills (CCS) is one of 14 non-profit organizations participating in the Community Care of NC (CCNC). CCS is covers Medicaid for Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, and Scotland counties.
However, when you go to CCS' website, and click on "staff," then, using the drop-down box, click on "leadership," the Medical Director is Dr. William Stewart. So, obviously, Dr. Cummings has served in the past as the Medical Director for CCS.
After a bit more research, it appears that Dr. Cummings left CCS this past July 2013, when Sec. Wos appointed Dr. Cummings as the Acting State Health Director in lieu of Dr. Laura Gerald's resignation. If you remember, Dr. Gerald's resignation was unexpected and Sec. Wos gave no reason for Dr. Gerald's resignation. Sec. Wos announced that Dr. Cummings would be taking Dr. Gerald's place the very same day that Sec. Wos announced the resignation of Dr. Gerald.
So my question is this:
Why was Dr. Gerald replaced immediately by Dr. Cummings as the Acting State Health Director, while Carol Steckel resigned back in September 2013 and is being replaced by Dr. Cummings 4 1/2 months after Steckel's resignation?
We haven't had a State Medicaid Director (officially) for 4 1/2 months. Sandy Terrell stepped up as the temporary Medicaid Director. And we know Sec. Wos and team has been actively searching for new Medicaid Director.
In fact, the February 11, 2014, agenda (today) for the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services shows as its 11th topic, "Ideas to Address Staffing Concerns and Update on Medicaid Director Search." Which tells me that there was little to no forewarning as to the appointment of Dr. Cummings.
It would be one thing if, after 4 1/2 months, Sec. Wos announced that the new State Medicaid Director was ____, someone from outside NC with excellent experience. She didn't want to announce that _____ was coming to NC prematurely because it was confidential and ____ did not want the public to know prior to a final decision.
But Cummings?
He has been working in NC Medicaid since 2004. He has served as the Acting State Health Director. Obviously, he was not hard to find. Obviously, Sec. Wos had contact with Dr. Cummings way back in September 2013. So why not appoint Dr. Cummings as the State Medicaid Director back in September 2013? Why wait 4 1/2 months? And announce his appointment the same day as the February 11, 2014, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services meeting? It just seems odd…
Maybe he refused the appointment back in September 2013. Maybe it took Sec. Wos 4 1/2 months to convince him to take the challenge. Because, come on, folks, Dr. Cummings has just elected to place himself in one of the hottest public seats in the state…and I mean scorching! Remember my blog: "Wanted: North Carolina Medical Director: Transparent and Open!"
Regardless the reason for the delay, it is encouraging that we have a new State Medicaid Director. I am sure Dr. Cummings is fully aware of the current disarray of the NC Medicaid system. So, even knowing the turmoil of our current Medicaid system and how daunting his task will be, Dr. Cummings still chose to accept the appointment to the State Medicaid Director position. And, for that, I say "Bravo!" And "Good luck!" And "We really hope you are successful!"
But, gracious, that seat will be hot!
Sec. Aldona Wos Appoints Sandy Terrell as Acting Medicaid Director
With Carol Steckel's surprise resignation only 8 months after accepting the job as North Carolina Medicaid Director, Sec. Aldona Wos (appointed by Gov. McCrory) underwent the important, yet, probably, difficult job of appointing a new Medicaid Director to stand-in starting October 11, when Ms. Steckel effectively resigns.
Well, folks, I tell you what…I bet that finding a person willing to stand in as Medicaid Director was a daunting task. With the amount of negative publicity recently published against the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), I can only imagine that the first few people Sec. Wos approached answered with a resounding….NO!…Or when Hades freezes over!! (BTW: I was not asked).
Enter stage left: Sandy Terrell, MS, RN, Assistant Director.
On September 9, 2013, Ms. Terrell presented a slide show at the North Carolina Institute of Medicines annual conference. According to one of Terrell's slides, she wrote that there would be "changes within the Division of Medical Assistance." Boy, was she right!! Did she know about Steckel????!!!!
We (the public) found out about Steckel's resignation September 23, 2013. Terrell was appointed Friday, September 27, 2013. So it is unlikely that Terrell knew about Steckel's future resignation.
Let's compare: Steckel v. Terrell
- Coordinated the Louisiana's response to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) legislation.
- Led initiatives to improve the Louisiana's public health care services while reducing costs, and to revamp its information technology capabilities, taking extensive advantage of the private and academic sectors.
- Led Alabama Medicaid from 1988-1992 and from 2003-2010.
- Served as president of the National Medicaid Directors' Association and worked to create the independent organization serving the needs of Medicaid programs.
- Provided instrumental support to the Republican Governors Association in developing a report titled "A New Medicaid: A Flexible, Innovative and Accountable Future."
- Quit NC Medicaid in 8 months
- Is a licensed RN
- Worked in Medicaid since 2010 (3-years experience)
- Has not quit NC Medicaid in 3 years
Hmmmm. Well, who know? Personally, I had high hopes for Steckel in NC Medicaid. I found her qualified, intelligent and, seemingly, compassionate about Medicaid. Yet, 8 months into her job, she leaves.
I do not find Terrell qualified; I have no idea whether she is intelligent (most likely she is, given her career success) or compassionate about Medicaid.
But, crystal ball holder, I am not. Maybe Terrell is what NC Medicaid needs. Maybe not.
It seems, as of now, that Terrell will only be the stand-in during the interim between Steckel departing and Wos finding a permanent Medicaid Director. Given the current DHHS situation and public negativity, I can only wonder who would be so bold as to accept the position as NC Medicaid Director. Undoubtedly, Wos is hearing a lot of "NO's" and "When Hades freezes over!"
Without question, Director Steckel's position will be a hard position to fill permanently.


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Another Little Pick Me Up
If you recall, I wrote a review a while back about a little place that serves great warm beverages and fantastic food. I got breakfast the first time I was there and ventured out on Saturday because I needed a cozy spot with no distracting wi-fi to do some writing, plus I was hungry and I haven't been grocery shopping…since around the time I got back from Mexico (yeah, I know). I wound up spending almost three hours in the place and besides being just a little jazzed on all the caffeine, I left knowing there was no way in hell I would've been able to make such a delicious meal, even if I did have food in my apartment.
Let me preface this by saying I love sandwiches. As in, I adore them and want to have ten thousand of
their babies. I will inhale just about any vegetarian concoction put between two pieces of bread and even though I don't incorporate lunch meats into my meals, I never feel cheated. Peanut butter and jelly is good and bread loaded with hummus, spinach and other vegetable delights is better but I'm honestly happy with just plain cheese. You can even ask my mom, because that's what I ate for the first few years of my vegetarianism (this was back when my family assumed I was just going through a phase, like when I always thought I was getting left in a grocery store and would page my parents over the intercom…which I'm sure was annoying for my parents as well). Okay the point is – I love me a sandwich.
So imagine how thrilled I was when I saw a BBQ Seitan Sandwich on the menu at the Pick Me Up Cafe (for those of you not in the know, seitan is wheat gluten…or wheat meat, if you will). It came loaded with lettuce, tomato, sprouts, goat cheese, some sort of mayo sauce and lots of barbecue sauce. Since I'm limited on the veggie-friendly meals I can order out that include that wonderful sauce made from vinegar, molasses and mustard, I took the opportunity to enjoy it while I could, and enjoy it I did.
Which might have had a little something to do with the mashed potatoes as well. Gravy on mashed potatoes is something else I can't order in the real world very often, as most of the restaurant gravy I've encountered is based in some sort of animal stock. In another reason why I love places that really cater to us herbivores, Pick Me Up had a mushroom gravy that was a perfect complement to both the potatoes and the main course.
Tangent time: when I was in high school, I befriended a lunch lady who would make a plain white gravy for me almost every day, because she knew how much I loved our school mashed potatoes (they were legendary). The lady in question stood by my side when I created a petition to get the cafeteria to sell vegetarian chicken patties and other meat alternatives and she even helped me pick some out when my petition went through. Her name was Mrs. Bickwermert, she had cute hair and she made my high school years better.
Tangent time over. The meal I had was amazing and I was able to knock out my assignments with a full and satisfied stomach. It was exactly what I needed – a little pick me up on a work filled weekend!


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Our letter of the week is Q.
Our number of the month is 6.
Our color of the month is pink.
Our shape of the month is a heart.
Our animal of the week is a monkey.
Our Bible Verse is: Love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39
We read stories: The Tooth Book
We sang songs: King of the Jungle, Our God Is So Big, ABCs
We practiced these skills: coloring, singing, painting, sharing and counting.
We showed our creativity with coloring a picture.
For snack time we had ritz crackers, goldfish, and raisins.
We also went outside!
We had a great day!
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Filmmaker (Paid Internship)
(This internship is scheduled to commence from 2nd week of March, 2015. The allowance shall be discussed during the in-person interview. Happy applying!!)
Anthropose is seeking for a creative and out-of-the-box thinking filmmaking intern to create visual communications and support Anthropose's brand presence.
The Checklist:
- Do you think everything has a story behind it?
- Do you believe in the power of good story-telling?
- Are you business-savvy?
- You welcome constructive criticism and use them to tell beautiful stories.
- You are a team player.
- You think status-quo is boring.
If you answered Yes, to all of the points mentioned above, then you could be our next Filmmaker (Intern). Yay!
- Strong scripting, pre-production, production and post-production skills.
- Video editing and production software skills.
- Your Responsibilities would be:
Visual Communications:
- Strategize and produce visual communication materials. This includes social media contents, marketing materials, visual materials for events and importantly all Branding initiatives led by Anthropose.
- Project Management
- Completing the required designs within specified deadlines.
This is a part time position that requires 6 days/week of work at Anthropose's Kathmandu office.
Application Process:
Please click "Apply" button below, follow the instructions and supply all required information.
We would love to see any creative that you personally think would best exemplify your work. You can directly upload it, send us a link or even attach it to your resume as an appendix.
P.S. We really welcome fresh ideas and concepts. So we encourage you go for it.
Email at [email protected] if you may have any questions.
What happens after submission?
If you qualify as our "possible" team member, we will respond to your email to schedule an in-person interview.


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Things We Haven't Said
Things We Haven't Said is a thoughtful and courageous collection, intended to encourage conversations about issues related to sexual violence. As the #MeToo movement continues... Read More
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Things We Haven't Said is a thoughtful and courageous collection, intended to encourage conversations about issues related to sexual violence. As the #MeToo movement continues... Read More
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Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
About the book: At long last, the peace King Arthur was born to usher in has settled over the realm. But Arthur was also born to be a warrior and all true warriors are restless without a fight. Yearning for battle and ever-loyal, Arthur is easily deceived into setting sail for Gaul to defend its territories -- leaving his country vulnerable and leaderless.
A beacon of hope in a land of desolation, he was to be the Lord of the Summer Land for now and forever. But first, the Pendragon must face the ultimate test, one that will take all his courage, strength of will, and honor to survive.
Because once destiny is fulfilled, can you ever truly win again?
My thoughts: What can I say about Helen Hollick's books that I haven't said before. She has truly made me a fan of King Arthur and I want to learn more about him and that time period. As in the second book, much of this material was new to me. It is not a book for "light" reading (no pun intended as it weighs in at 672 pages.) Helen Hollick really brings King Arthur's story to life and shows him with all his faults and imperfections as well as his strengths and great romances. Even though this book is the final in the series, it could easily be read as a stand alone - but I recommend the entire trilogy! You can also visit my reviews of The Kingmaking and Pendragon's Banner.
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Publisher/Publication Date: Sourcebooks Landmark, Mar 1, 2010
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Now this is a good show with fantastic characters, an intriguing story that holds a good pace, and does plot revelation right. Other than Poppo, every single one of the characters has developed some depth over the last five episodes. After discovering that Yukiatsu was cosplaying Menma as a means to cope with his grief over her death, it's further revealed in Episode Five that he was in fact, in love with Menma when they were little, and that he too blamed himself for her death.
And so there were three. Jinta, Anaru, and Yukiatsu each feel responsible for Menma's death each in their own respective and very credible ways. Had Anaru not put Jinta on the spot, he wouldn't have run out, and Menma wouldn't have run out after him. Had Yukiatsu not confessed to Menma when he did, she might not have been in a more confused state of mind. Had Jinta not run, Menma would have never left the clubhouse, chasing after him. I don't think Tsuruko will be shown to share this burden, but she's got her own issues to deal with, being in love with Yukiatsu. (As a side note, the music they used during the whole Yukiatsu revelation and flashback scene with the hair clip was perfection.)
I might be overanalyzing the story here, but I just thought it was so ironic that Tsuruko has kept this hair clip that was intended for Menma for ten years – and is shown putting it on (which I imagine she does from time to time) – because she had so memorably accused Anaru of being "easily influenced", and yet dons something "Menma" on herself. She even removes her glasses to see if it looks better without them. When she casually comments that she can't see, it felt implicative of her inability to see or realize that she too was doing things that mimicked Menma because of the boy she was in love with.
In a story where wishes are central – wishing you hadn't or wishing you had – love seems to be the common factor.
As the five remaining friends find themselves drawn back together, it's interesting to see how they interact, carrying old preconceptions of who they were while pushing forward who they think they are and claim to be at present. One more notably vulnerable character is Anaru and after what happened to her after leaving the karaoke place, her character is only going to change more drastically, moving away from her "popular" friends at school and finding herself drawn back to her friends of old. Her exchange with Yukiatsu was also interesting as they really are the most attractive characters in the show. Logically, it would make "aesthetic sense" for them to date: she's popular and gorgeous, and he's hot and intelligent. But love doesn't work that way, and again, Yukiatsu finds yet another woman infatuated with (in his eyes) the unworthy Jinta.
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One of the most important goals I personally have with this blog is to get to know more like-minded people who are on the way to or already reached FI. These people tend to be more interesting for me then 9to5-consumarist-rateracesers-for-life. I am constantly looking for people I can learn from and share their stories here.
Recently I came across a new European FI/RE blog called www.smellingfreedom.com. When I started reading it, I was happy to see that it's written by an entrepreneur. Since I'm self-employed (and I very much like this idea), it was a pleasant surprise to see we're not the only self-employed FI/RE bloggers in Europe.
Mrs Smelling Freedom lives in a "small" European country – as she puts it (start guessing :)) and started her own business, grew it then sold it. Now that she's reached financial independence, she's started blogging and that, folks is good news for all of us!
I'm really happy she agreed to write a guest post for us. Let's see how she got to where she is today and what she has to say to about it. Over to you Mrs Smelling Freedom:
Mrs Smelling Freedom: Thank you Mr and Mrs W for inviting me to share my story on whatlifecouldbe.eu. I agree that sharing is a very important part of the journey to FI, so I am delighted to be able to exchange ideas with like-minded people.
My story goes back to 1998 when I started my business. I had just earned an MSc in International Marketing and was convinced that the internet was going to totally change the way companies interacted with clients. I jumped in at just the right time. Potential clients were starting to realise that they needed an online presence, but there were no service providers to meet the need.
I had the equivalent of 250€ in savings that I invested in the company. It was not enough to buy a PC, so I borrowed one from a friend. I also did not have enough cash to rent an office, so I camped out in the same friend's living room for a few months until I had enough cash flow to rent half a room.
It was a pretty intense time. I was working 17 hour days, rushing from one prospective client to the next to drum up business to keep my one employee (a web designer) busy and generate enough cash to pay him at the end of the month. There was not enough money to pay me too, so I did not take out a salary. I got used to going out on Saturday night with just about enough money to buy a Coke in my pocket, and sometimes I did not even have that. Call it a course in forced frugality!
The hard work paid off. I started with one designer in 1998, then employed another one within a few months, when we moved to a room we shared with another start-up. By the end of 1999 we had grown to 5 people and no longer fit in the room, so we moved to a rented apartment in a down-and-out area where we could afford the rent.
Within a year we had outgrown that too, and that was when I took out a bank loan and acquired a building. Finally we had a proper base to grow in. Fast forward 17 years and the team had grown to 50 people. My company was acknowledged as the leader in web development in our area, and caught the eye of a large corporation that wanted to invest in digital. One year of negotiations and the deal was struck. The rest, as they say, is history that is still to be written.
So my advice to readers of whatlifecouldbe.com?
First of all I strongly encourage you to aim high and to work hard to achieve your goals. Nothing that is truly worthwhile in life comes easy. After all, if it were easy then everyone would do it! Setting up a business was not easy. Growing it and running it was not easy either. I have written a number of posts on my blog about the difficulties encountered by entrepreneurs – The lonely life of an entrepreneur and Entrepreneurial burnout. It was hard, but I do not regret any of it. It was worth it.
I also suggest that you invest in a pair of earplugs 🙂 You are going to come across many naysayers along the way, so steel yourself to ignore them and soldier on, harnessing the power of a CAN DO attitude. Many people thought I was crazy when I decided to set up a business. They could not understand why I had invested so many years of my life to get a BSc and then an MSC, only to then go on and work without pay for many years. It was hard to think that if I failed they would all turn around and tell me "I told you so" so instead of letting them discourage me I actually channelled their negativity to motivate me. I was determined to prove them wrong.
I also encourage you to be prepared to forego gratification now, in order to enable you to aim for bigger rewards later. It is tempting to buy a nice car, spend money on fashionable clothes and eat out at fancy restaurants. However the weekends I spent sipping a coke while my friends partied away were the foundation on which I built the future prosperity of my family. This applies whether you set up a business or get a job. You have to save and put money away in order to achieve financial independence, and that means that you must buy less stuff and hold back when it comes to throwing the cash around in general. Trust me, it's worth it. Your future you will thank you for it!
So now that I have sold my business and started a new career I decided to start a blog – www.smellingfreedom.com to chronicle this new chapter of my life. As far as I am concerned financial independence is not a destination, but a journey. Getting there is the first goal but you must then work hard to retain your FI position.
Mr W asked me if I am financially independent and the answer is that yes, I am. My husband and I could stop working tomorrow and we would not have to change our lifestyle. However I intend to continue working, first of all because I have an obligation to my team and the organisation that acquired my company. There is massive potential now that we have joined forces and I am determined to realise it. Secondly I am a person who loves a challenge and loves to learn and grow, so I am excited by the opportunity to experience a new reality and a new career.
That said I am looking forward to executing my plans over the coming years (more of that on my blog since I will be sharing the journey with my readers) to create a number of future-proof diversified passive income streams that will not only finance our current lifestyle, but also feed our travel bug. We have just come back from a wonderful family vacation in Sri Lanka and we plan to slowly make our way around the world over the years to come. Life is short and we plan to live it to the max! And so should you 🙂 Good luck on your journey to FI and I look forward to having you visit me on www.smellingfreedom.com!
Mr W: First of all thank you Mrs SF once again for sharing your story with us and our readers. With you, the European FI community I am so passionate about won an inspiring new member! Welcome!
When I talk to people around me about self-made business owners or successful people, I feel that most of the time people envy their success. I think that's a normal reaction. Unfortunately though, they envy them in a negative way and dislike them. That's one of the reasons we don't really want to share our situation with many of our friends.
Of course, there are some arsehole millionairs our there (both self-made and sponsored ones). I don't mean them. I mean those like Mrs Smelling Freedom, who took risks, invested a lot of time and money and built something up from scratch instead of focusing on complaining and living in the rat race all their lives. These people are inspiring and we should all be very thankful to them for sharing their stories.
We shared some details about our investments with some friends. Some of them broke off all contact with us (without any obvious reason), other started sharing their own plans and thoughts about money/investments with us and our friendship got stronger, now we can talk about so many more things and help each other. That makes a lot of sense and for these people it's worth sharing our story!
"You have to save and put money away in order to achieve financial independence"
… is what Mrs Smelling Freedom wrote. I'd like to take this sentence apart and write my take on it: yes, I would fully agree that one should think seriously about all expenses and make sure to only buy things that are necessary, make sense and make one happy. BUT, as I wrote about that in my post "Sidehustle Headhunting" you don't actually necessarily need much money if you want to start a business. You do need time, but contrary to mainstream advice, a lot of money is not necessary for so many businesses! This is good news for many people out there who would like to exit the rat race!
One thing that Mrs SF pointed out well in her blog is how important the support from her family was. I am sure it wasn't easy for her family when she worked crazy hours to build up her business. She is very lucky to have a husband who supported her during that time. (Hey Mrs SF, I think it would be apropriate to go and get him nice cold beer right now! 🙂 ) A business that size I'm sure needs a lot of attention, a lot of time and a lot of sacrifice from the family. I can very much understand that. That's one of the reasons why I never really wanted to build a business with employees. While there are plenty of ideas and opportunities out there, one should weigh the full cost you invest in it (not necessarily money) against the potential outcome. This is not a right-or-wrong question, it's a question of personality.
So, dear readers, give Mrs Smelling Freedom a very warm welcome and really, take your time and read through her blog. She just started in April 2016 so you can quickly read through all her posts (start here). If you're not a business owner, that doesn't mean you can't become one, and I am sure you will find her blog inspiring (as I did) even if you will never become one.


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"Remove everything that has no relevance to the story. If you say in the first chapter that there is a rifle hanging on the wall, in the second or third chapter it absolutely must go off. If it's not going to be fired, it shouldn't be hanging there."
Chekov is urging the writer to be honest with the reader and is warning against extraneous detail.
A gun is a strong image, full of meaning. It has the potential for danger and death or the saving of a life. To draw it to the attention of the reader means that if nothing comes of it, readers can feel duped. Every detail must have purpose. If you give something significance you should follow through on it.


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New Year's Safety Resolutions
Do you make a New Year's Resolution? "For many people, this is generally a time of year when there is reflection about how their year has gone, and what they're looking forward to in the coming year," Jane Ehrman, a behavioral health specialist at the Wellness Institute of Cleveland Clinic, told CBS News. "It's also a time for people to check in with themselves and see what they can improve on in the coming year."
While many of us make personal resolutions for the New Year, doesn't it also make sense to set some business resolutions as well? With the cold, wet weather, shorter, darker days and potential worker fatigue after the holidays, now is a great time to re-focus on safety and organization to help keep workers safe and energized through 2018. Workplace injuries have been shown to increase during and after the winter holidays, so by focusing on safety in the New Year you can help prevent worker injuries.
To set your workplace safety resolution, a great place to start is with OSHA's Most Cited Violations 2017. Does your workplace need a refresher on any of these common safety violations? Year after year, the same issues make the list, so if you're looking to set a safety resolution the most frequent safety issues is a great place to start.
You could also evaluate your workplace winter readiness, and take proactive steps to prevent common winter weather injuries like slips, trips and falls. Or evaluate some of the common safety issues workplaces face during the holidays to ensure you fix any potential issues in 2018.
Still not sure where to start? You can browse Stonehouse Signs' past articles on common safety dangers or workplace safety trends to get inspired to set your workplace goals. And if you need safety signs, tags, or custom dry erase boards to help you meet your safety goals, our Account Managers can help you select or design a product that meets your specific needs.
Here's to a safe and healthy 2018!
Since its founding in 1863, Stonehouse Signs has produced high-quality visual communications solutions for various industries and the government. The company specializes in custom products for safety, information and accident prevention, and manufactures a full line of safety signs and facility signs, safety tags, vinyl safety decals, and custom magnetic whiteboards designed for extended outdoor life, harsh environments and demanding applications. For more information contact Stonehouse Signs today.


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Calgary Wedding Photographers: Andrea Belcher
Andrea Belcher is a Calgary wedding photographer specializing in intimate weddings and outdoor weddings. Servicing Calgary, Banff, the Rocky Mountains, and also available for destination weddings.
Engagements, Intimate Weddings, & Honeymoons
I love photographing couples. It's a fun, romantic time and for a small price. Every couple I've photographed looks back on the experience and wants to do it again. The photos make couples laugh, smile and evoke love for one another. It's a beautiful way to invest in a relationship.
Engagement photography is a wonderful, stress-free way to celebrate your love for each other in a place that's important to the two of you without the time constraints imposed by a wedding day. It's a great way to get to know your wedding photographer, and it's easier to feel comfortable in front of the camera on your wedding day.
As a wedding photographer, my greatest joy is capturing laughter, love, and intimacy. My goal is to capture the spirit of every wedding – the proud parents, the first look, the tears as you say your vows, the warm smiles as you hug your guests, the laughter that makes your cheeks ache, the crazy dancing with your bridal party.
I'd love to photograph your engagement, wedding, honeymoon or the two of you, kicking back and enjoying each other.
Outside in Nature – Genuine and Intimate
Do you love nature and being outside? Do you love the colour of sunrise and sunset and fantastic reflections? I do. My love for colour is captured in my photography in an authentic way. I search for great light and in the same way, I look for your greatest moments together – from the wildly in love moments to the smallest, tender touches.
As a Calgary wedding photographer, I feel grateful to live in a place where I can utilize all the beautiful landscapes from the Rocky Mountains, the rolling green fields, the prairies, the badlands to reflections on glacial lakes. I love moody clouds, canola fields, and hair that blows in the wind. Let's play while the sun rises, the sun sets or in the gorgeous yellow evening light! I'd love to capture your love story in photographs you can treasure for the rest of your life together!
Collaborating with Every Couple
I'm one of the affordable Calgary wedding photographers who can creatively work within any budget! My prices are listed on my investment page but think of them as guidelines. If it's a beautiful photographic opportunity in a lovely location and the wedding is intimate, I'm likely to jump at the chance to take your photos at an affordable rate! I am on the road to becoming one of the best Calgary wedding photographers! Look over my portfolio. If you think we're a good match, please contact me! Let's chase the sunset together.
Model Portfolios
The great thing about model portfolios is the ability to be creative. With attention to detail and creativity combined, I infuse your natural style into my photos. I'm starting out in this field. I want to excel at the basic intro model portfolio session and showcase your best attributes in a classic but intriguing way. After the basic natural portfolio is complete, I want to add to your portfolio - pressing the limits and being creative. I'd like to get out of the studio and into the city - showing you in nature, with architecture and wherever else strikes us as a great place for photos.
Whether you are new to modelling or whether you are adding to your already great portfolio, we can create photos that you love in a collaborative way.
Give me a text: 403-710-8846 and let's get this thing going!
Until December 31, 2019, I'm offering models a one hour package for $100 - complete with 5 web sized photos and 5 print sized photos. This is the perfect opportunity for models to expand their portfolio pieces!
Make up and hair service can be added upon request and for an additional fee.


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'Sin City' is coming to Sevenoaks. Join us for a night of glamour and glitz, in our very own 'City of Lights', where anything goes! It's the event that everyone is talking about. Don't miss out – get your tickets now! And remember – "what happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas"!
Tickets online now at https://www.cognitoforms.com/NBPA2/VIVANEWBEACON15THJUNE
Tables of 10 maximum.


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As a young university student of agriculture, Edie Mukiibi believed the latest hybrid seeds which promised bumper crops were the answer to improving the lot of maize farmers in his part of Uganda. He persuaded many to buy the seeds, while working part-time promoting them in Kiboga district in central Uganda. But the consequences were "terrible", he said. It was 2007, a year of drought, and the new seeds turned out to be less resilient than traditional varieties. "The farmers lost almost everything - every bit of maize crop they had. When I went back to talk with the farmers I could feel their pain," Mukiibi said. Even worse, the new crops could not be grown with any other crops, so the farmers were left with nothing to fall back on except the bills they had run up for the pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers the maize required, he said. "This is when I started working with farmers ... to diversify their farming," said Mukiibi, now vice president of Slow Food International, a grassroots movement of farmers, chefs, activists and academics campaigning to improve the quality of food and the lives of producers.
Large companies are increasingly taking charge of food production in Africa and pushing for greater quantities of food - but these are not the answer to cutting hunger in Africa, he said. "We need to encourage small-scale producers that they are still important in the world of food," he said, adding that thousands in Uganda have lost access to land bought by foreign companies producing food for export.
"We need to think more about the real causes of malnutrition in developing countries, and we need to realise the problem is not production, the problem is how do we keep the food we have in circulation."
Traditionally, Ugandan farms grow different crops on the same piece of land. Five acres may be planted with coffee and in between the coffee plants, bananas and cocoa are grown, as well as yams and beans for the family to eat, he said. The crops support each other - in times of drought coffee plants extend their roots to banana plants which naturally hold more water, he added. "This is a very, very productive farming system in Africa."
In Africa, food lost during or after harvest could feed 300 million people, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. People can go hungry in one part of Uganda while bananas are rotting in the fields and in stores in another part.


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Interior Design advice can be a costly luxury that in reality, most of us simply can't afford. When we think of interior design, we often think of Greg Natale, Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and other signature designers that would be too expensive to even dream of, because after all, it is just a luxury. So how can we combat this? How could we possibly get this luxurious in a realistic budget? I'd like to welcome you to a 21st century new approach to design, E-Styling. This term simply means interior design and decorating services online.Online interior design services, e-decorating and e-interior design is a convenient and affordable way to get the look for less for your space, or even entire home!
If you're under the impression E-Styling is limited, let me show you exactly why it's the opposite. Take a look at the list of endless possibilities there are available:
So you want to design a room from scratch, but where do you begin? From walls, doors, furniture, fittings and so, so many more things to consider, this can definitely be an overwhelming process.
E-Styling avenues have been created to assist in the overload of questions you may have, and provide overall support to push you in the right direction.
Milray Park are a great source for design advice online. By simply entering a brief, collaborating with an online designer and coming up with your dream design, you end up with an entire shopping list to make the process simpler than ever. This is a valuable investment and for only $299 per room, this is extremely affordable and worthwhile.
Renovating – ever heard anybody say this is an easy process? Because in all my years in the interior design industry, I sure haven't. It's a large process where things can easily go wrong. To ensure all your new crazy ideas work together and function well, space planning is a must. Reno Vogue specialise in layout advice, building design, all the way through interior design.
A don't in design: buy all pieces of furniture you love without any thought for how they would work together. A definite do in design: plan ahead, have a theme or style you would like to stick with so it simultaneously works. Whether your style is modern or traditional, industrial or Scandinavian, don't make the mistake of mis-matching items and letting it be a miss. Having a company like House of Allure by your side, will help you plan ahead and ensure the space will harmonise beautifully
It's great to see an overall space, but fit outs are extremely vital to all principles of design. Arquette offer kitchen and bathroom advice including the fittings and fixtures. They have great, affordable packages that will make sure your kitchen or bathroom renovation is nothing less than pure success.
Whether you are trying to add value to your home for selling purposes, or simply want to spec it up for AirBNB, E-Styling is definitely your friend. Interior Design consultants like Emma Bloomfield could help you achieve a successful result to increase the value of your space. With simple options like $349 per room, this solution certainly pays itself off and more!
If you're the type of person who likes to really take control and do things yourself, this one is definitely the option for you. An interior design course will gain you those valuable skills you require to become qualified, enabling you to have the confidence to re-design or re-decorate any space. A way we have found this most successful is through The Decorating School. The Decorating School offers a range of online courses for diversity, flexibility and affordability to give you the creative building blocks needed for design.
Being an interior designer myself, I often come across people needing direction with design. They possibly love a piece but don't know how to make it work in a space, or simply can't visualise how to make a whole room work together and find it quite a frustrating process. Having professional recommendations and advice right at your fingertips is essential to a successful design, so there's no need to second guess or feel that crushing sense of uncertainty.
7. Interior Design advice
The House to Home Facebook group is super active and friendly. This is where I hang out and provide free Interior Design advice on a Wednesday. We're always chatting, helping each other out, sharing the latest interior design, DIY, renovation and building tips. It's also where we run our promotions and competitions! All you need to do is CLICK HERE and say hi!
Let E-styling give you the confidence you need to create a beautiful space, on a budget. You simply can't go wrong!
- Top Kitchen trends for 2018 - February 5, 2018