text:
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT FAQ's
Many people have questions about their abilities or want a deeper understanding on how being spiritual works. Here's a few Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) that I've put together and hope they help us all. I AM so grateful for all of my fellow lightworkers and love you all. Please know these are taken from my personal experiences and information that I've learned but there may be other explanations or viewpoints.
Q. Why are my gifts blocked?
A. First of all, this is a big misconception your abilities like clairvoyance, clairaudience, claircognizance, clairsentience, etc. These abilities are not blocked what is happening is that your chakras are not balanced or aligned. When our chakras become "blocked" or unbalanced this is when we need to rest and relax when possible and avoid negative emotions like stress, anger, hate, self-loathing, gossip, etc. All these behaviors and emotions only serve to lower our vibrations and in a sense create a road block so to speak with your abilities. Once you clear these up, you will notice you are more in tune.
Q. How do I balance my chakras?
A. There are so many ways, meditation is always key. Grounding yourself as well. Part of this balance also requires you to get adequate sleep, drink plenty of water daily, exercise, listen to music, laugh, smile, dance, the more you enjoy life and yourself the better you will notice changes. Also distance yourself from people who are negative and drain your energy. People who are chronic complainers or pessimists who always see the worse in everyone and everything.
Q. I'm getting strong anxiety attacks or panic attacks but no medical diagnosis can explain it. What's going on?
A. Many people who are becoming awakened or sensitive to energy will often become overwhelmed by the energy they pick up. When you have abilities it's like you become a magnet and magnets attract metal objects to them like polarity of positive and negative…Same thing applies to us, we are raising our vibrations and spirit is lowering their vibrations and communicating. So if you're a highly sensitive person or empathic….you will feel others emotions, their pains, their happiness….For me when I discovered I had medium abilities…I couldn't go into a store and would automatically feel strong panic attacks around people. These attacks caused me to feel shortness of breath, a sensation I was choking and couldn't swallow, shaky, feeling of impending doom. Really scary and frightening if you don't understand what's happening. When you accept your abilities and trust the info you are given, the attacks will become less and less frequent until they vanish…but you may get them every once in a while if you are not meditating or grounding yourself after readings, etc.
Q. What is a spiritual awakening and how do I know if I'm going through one?
A. Everyone is different and may feel it a different way. How you may know is that you might have a Near Death Experience or become really sick. When I went through my awakening it was traumatic and was a near death experience and then I felt different. More in tune with the spiritual side of myself. If you are going through physical symptoms and a doctor has not been able to diagnose it... it's possible you are going through an awakening. Symptoms may include but not limited to: Hot or cold sensation that completely over takes you, ringing or buzzing in the ear, crown area of head is tingling or sensation of ants or spiders crawling on your scalp, blurry vision, physical aches or pains, strong interest in learning about spiritual or metaphysical world, panic attacks or anxiety, restless sleep patterns or panic attacks, feeling impending doom, activities or hobbies you felt very happy doing are no longer appealing, finding joy in everything you see, more compassion towards yourself and others, no longer affected by negative people, work may be boring and you gravitate towards something else that makes you happy, friends will leave or more may enter (your inner circle may become smaller). During this time you may also see spirit, guides, and angels, receive feathers, see butterflies, a cat or dog (spirit animal) may just appear and become your new pet. Essentially what is happening is your soul is evolving and so is your DNA. You are transforming on many levels that medically cannot be explained. You are becoming AWARE or as some call it AWAKENED. Your views regarding doctrine may change radically and you will understand more or just know more. NO you are NOT crazy!!!
Q. Is there an age limit for awakenings?
A. No there is no limit, people are awakening at all different ages. Some people are consciously aware or awakened since birth like Indigo children, crystal children and can see spirits or talk to them from like ages 3-5 and continue to use their gifts into adulthood. Then you have some who are born with the gifts and see spirit but as they get older they no longer see or hear. This is because of social conditioning…belief systems imposed on us and often time may inhibit our natural abilities but it's temporarily. God given gifts and your destiny will ensure they are utilized for the greatest good of all concern. Some people awaken after a near death experience or may have been declared clinically dead for a few minutes and return awakened. You could be in your 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, and 70's. I truly believe the divine has a purpose for you and your abilities. Never feel discouraged.
Q. What good is having these abilities if I don't know how to use them?
A. You might not realize it but you don't have to be famous to use your gifts. You may not realize but let's give an example. You are a social worker and this woman is in need of assistance. Normally the rules tell you she doesn't qualify for a program and it would be easier to move on to the next. Being an empath you know she really needs help so you speak with your supervisor and turns out she does qualify for a different program. This was you using empathy which is an ability and helped that lady. Another example is working at a homeless shelter and serving food to the people. This is a selfless act which is all about being a light worker and helping and showing love to others. You've just used your ability to heal someone by showing compassion. These are all forms of abilities and using them but often times we have this pre-conceived notion that you must be psychic or hear spirits to be gifted. There are many more examples.
Q. A psychic told me they couldn't connect or I am hard to read. Why?
A. The thing to here is that we are all composed of energy and destiny may have one psychic who is supposed to deliver a message to you while another is not. You cannot force a connection between a sitter and reader. If the reader feels drawn to you…or if spirit gives them a message then they will connect and a reading will take place. It's not that the reader isn't gifted or they are being biased. Some area also developing and may have some fears. It's nothing person. Think of it as shopping for something like beautiful like a ring. There's only one you really like and drawn to and the rest are pretty too but you feel more connected to this one for various reasons. It's not that you didn't like the others but you just felt that immediate connection and knew. It's similar with readers.
Q. Is there a limit on readings I should receive?
A. You have what I call the psychic dependents. These are people who depend on psychics to tell them how they should live their life or to make decisions on their every move. They may receive a fantastic reading from a psychic but they also post their picture in different reading groups hoping to get more readings. Some of us have been guilty of this before because we live in a world where people want help and immediate answers. Remember when you receive a reading that spirit will tell you what you need to hear not what you want to hear. This why many groups limit the amount of readings that you receive because you need time for the information to resonate. Some things mentioned may have been future tense and have not yet occurred. Patience is key and to give it time make sense. Receiving a lot of info all at once can be overwhelming.
Q. is there jealousy among the psychic community?
A. Yes there is and it's unfortunate because a truly spiritual person will not be upset with their fellow brother or sister because they are getting more clientele or more of a fan base. That's what we call EGO. It's very prevalent among psychic groups and psychic community. True lightworkers put the EGO aside and lift their fellow peers up and not judge or label them. As a reader you will find out from many sitters and from your own experiences that some people are more concerned with fame and fortune than helping others. Or they will bash one another. If you're a celebrity psychic or famous then more power to you. WAY TO GO!!! Nothing wrong with that you are truly blessed and it was your destiny. We as light workers must stay humble and love one another. Having a title of psychic medium or your own website doesn't define your abilities or who you are. We are ALL connected to the DIVINE. The sooner as ego driven individuals understand this the better off we will be. Less HATE and MORE LOVE!!! LOVE AND LIGHT ALWAYS!
Q. I see shadows and spirits and I'm scared. Should I be?
A. You shouldn't be afraid of spirit as those who are around may be angels, guides, loved ones, or just earthbound spirits. Remember fear is an emotion you don't want to have. Be BRAVE.
Q. What if they are causing things to happen in my house like doors banging, footsteps, objects, moved, voices.
A. If these are occurring they are trying to get your attention. Sometimes it may be something else but since I won't focus on negative entities or energy I will just say that if you are concerned you can buy some sage and sage every room. Also use seal salt and put that in every corner of every room and windows, doors, and outside your property. This may help. You might have to let them know by talking to them and declaring this your space and they are not welcomed. That they must leave. This will work. Think about an old home you just moved into and an old gentlemen died there. If he didn't cross over into the spiritual world he may be there as an earthbound spirit and therefore he still feels this is his space and home. You are intruders. Since he cannot manifest himself physically he may take a note from BEETLEJUICE and try to scare the new owners or renters. To scare you away. But remember this is your space. If you don't feel comfortable doing this there is nothing wrong seeking a shaman, psychic medium, or someone who specializes in cleansing homes to come in and help.
Q. What is an earthbound spirit?
A. An earthbound spirit is a person who doesn't realize they have passed or have unfinished business. They may have passed traumatically like a murder, accident, etc. They are stuck on our plane instead of moving on to the next one. Eventually they will cross over as guides or angels on the other side will help them cross over but since time doesn't exist in the spirit world it may seem like years to us before they leave.
Q. Do loved ones visit us after they've passed?
A. Yes, you might notice feathers, butterflies, coins, a favorite song may play, birds may appear like robins, dragonflies, your pets may act weird like they see someone familiar and look off into a space.
Q. Can our fur babies see spirit?
A. YES!!! Animals are in tune with the spirit world more than us. They are innocent souls and can see the other side more often and will bark incessantly or look off into space and you wonder what they are doing.
Q. Angels how do I know they are near?
A. You might feel a strong warm sensation in one spot of your body while the rest of you feels normal temperature. This will be a strong and slowly warming sensation. I've had this occur and I've felt it on my chest or back and legs as well. You might see bright blue sparkles or white sparkles of light that look like floaters. You might see a bright golden light. If you close your eyes and have ever seen a bright golden light or white light…those are your angels. You might not see them with a body because they are composed of light. So contrary as artists depict them wings…they are light. However they can choose how they appear to you….which could be with wings.
Q. How do I know if my spirit guides are there? I can't hear them speak.
A. Your guides are like Santa's Elves. LOL they are there but working constantly and pushing you behind the scenes. Those strong feelings you get or brilliant insights of creativity may be them guiding you. They cannot intervene and stop the choices you make due to free will but they are there nevertheless from time of birth until we leave our physical body and move on. Once in the spiritual realm they may be there still. You can also have more than one guide and they might be reassigned and new ones may come to your aide.
Q. I keep seeing angel numbers and not sure why or what do they mean?
A. Angel numbers are like a spiritual telephone call from your angels, ascended masters, divine to you to in order to get your attention. If you're seeing 111, 222, 333, 444, 555, 1111, and the list goes on. This is them trying to get your attention. There is a purpose if for you to follow your calling and make changes that will set you on your path for spiritual growth. It may be that you are needing to make changes and remove negative people from your life, remove toxic behaviors or addictions. Once you answer their call…you will see these numbers less and less frequently.
As you develop your gifts you will come across some very important questions that you will want answered. You will also attain spiritual knowledge and learn from your guides, angels, and spirit. Blessings in Love n Light. x


text:
Carryology delivered. Your inbox. every two weeks.
Only the best stuff (and giveaways!), we promise.
- Reviews
- Features
- Brands
- Community
- Buyer's Guide
There are great American brands making awesome carry gear. And on the flip side, there are... Read more
1st Place Triple Aught Design Spectre Carry System Triple Aught Design build gear to help you... Read more
From the ski slopes to trail running, and multi-day treks to urban adventures, getting active outdoors... Read more
With all of the buying guides out there, you'd think there would be a straightforward answer... Read more
Whether you worry about an earthquake, tsunami, extended power outage, or civil unrest, there are plenty... Read more

subset: commoncrawl


text:
filtering of a graphics
- To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
- Subject: [mg52431] filtering of a graphics
- From: seb at magda.ifj.edu.pl
- Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 01:40:24 -0500 (EST)
- Sender: owner-wri-mathgroup at wolfram.com
- Supersedes: <firstname.lastname@example.com>
How to export graphics through 'filter' (filter is a shell script) Display["! filter > plot.eps",plot,"EPS"] doesn't work. Seb.


text:
Interview with Jennifer Birkeland, ASLA, LEED AP of West 8
What is West 8?
Wanted More!
Getting the Interview
And it Begins
Jennifer Birkeland
1. Getting a Gig?
2. How Does West 8 Compare?
3. Houston's Botanic Garden
4. Governor's Island (2007-present)
A. Phase I: (Park and Public Space)
B. Phase II: The Hills (present)
C.Innovative Aspects?
5. St. Petersburg People's Pier (2011 comp.)
A. Four Primary Settings
4 aspects: Eye, Ecology, Pier, Shoal
B. Eye
C. Ecology
D. The People's Pier
E. The Downtown Shoal
Final Thoughts


text:
Want to be a professional cricketer?
Register Now
*T&C Apply
A dominating outing in St. Lucia on the fifth day meant that India simply rampaged over the West Indies to seal the game. It was an utterly strong performance from the Indian outfit as the batsmen began by quickly adding some runs to the overnight total. Ajinkya Rahane played a rapid knock as his half century propelled India to post a decent target for the hosts.
West Indies never seemed to be in contention and that was evident by their negative approach. The Indian bowlers didn't take long to wrap up the formalities and by the virtue of the win, have now won the series 2-0.
In the post match conference, Indian skipper Virat Kohli made an interesting point as he said that flamboyant batsman Rohit Sharma would be given an extended run. Kohli also apparently said that he would bat at number 3 with the long term perspective in mind. "We understood that a player like Rohit needs to be backed, and that meant that I had to go to No. 3," said Kohli. "I would like to bat at No. 3. Jinks (Ajinkya Rahane) is solid for us at No. 4 and Rohit is dangerous at No. 5. I don't mind taking responsibility and batting ahead."
"Ashwin has 4 hundreds and he has scored runs at important points. Saha is such a nice guy and never has anything to say about anyone. Never cribs. Happy for him. On a wicket like this, getting 5 wickets was commendable. He showed that batsmen will make mistake if you hit consistent lengths. He didn't take pressure. We lost early wickets in this Test and we sould like to change that – we will think on that. But I am being too critical at the moment," said Kohli about the overall performance.
- Ashwin was named the Man of the Match for his all round show, and he was delighted with the win. "When we ended the day 1 on 230/1, we knew we had a great chance in this game. It looked like a slow wicket from the outside but there was enough. We were bowling good lines and it paid off in a heap. We have a great comradery in the team. Nobody is afraid of speaking their mind in this team and that is being done by the top team management," said Ashwin.
Get the latest news and updates from Indian Premier League, ICC World Cup 2019, Match Prediction & Fantasy cricket. Follow SportzWiki for all cricket news, WWE News & Sports News.


text:
From the Texas Republican House Committee. Get connected with your local Representatives and candidates!
From the TRHC website,
The Texas Republican House Committee (TRHC) is the official organization working to elect and re-elect strong Republicans to the Texas House of Representatives. While there are many political action committees and organizations across the state supporting the Republican cause, the TRHC is solely dedicated to protecting and strengthening the Republican majority in the Texas House.
Texas House Candidates with Facebook Profiles


text:
Welcome to Simply Seeking Him…Daily Scripture Encouragement. There is nothing greater that you can do in your life than to know God's Word. He is the reason we exist and our purpose in life is to know Him and make Him known! My passion for the Bible has prompted me to encourage women to study His Word daily. We hope this daily Scripture will help you to do just that!
Each day there will be a Scripture to read. I encourage you to use the translation of your choice. I would also encourage you to get a journal specifically for writing out Scripture. There is something about putting the pen to paper that helps us connect with His Word even more. Then take it further if you can and memorize part of it as well as researching the verses YOURSELF. We have provided some helpful resources but there are many out there.
Exodus 14:13-14 NKJV
And Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever.
Write it Out
Write the passage in your journal or verses that you select from the passage.
What do these verses teach me about God?
Our purpose in reading the Bible should first and foremost to know who God is. In your journal, write what this passage teaches you about God. Then look at it in the context of the book, who it was written to, and how it applies to you today.
Commit part (or all) of the passage to memory.
Take it further
Resources for further study:
Download your FREE journal page!
Get our NEW journal!
This simple journal is a place to organize your thoughts, prayers, and studies.


text:
What Are the Education Requirements to Be an EMT?
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) spend their days and nights helping critically ill or injured patients get the immediate care they need. You'll need to think on your feet and stay calm under pressure to be successful in this field. If this job description sounds ideal, read on to learn about the educational requirements to work as an EMT.
Overview of an EMT
Emergency medical technicians provide life support to ill or injured patients while they're en route to an acute care facility, such as a hospital. In this field you may need to manage severe bleeding, broken bones, cardiac problems and breathing issues. Your specific job duties will depend on the amount of training you've completed and your certification level. EMT-basics can assess and manage cardiac, respiratory and trauma emergencies, while EMT-intermediates can do all this as well as administer intravenous fluids and some medications. On top of everything EMTs can do, paramedics can administer a wider variety of medications and interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs).
Important Facts About This Occupation
|Work Environment
|Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
|Schedule Requirements
|Ability to work irregular and long hours, including overnight and weekends
|Key Skills
|Compassionate, excellent at problem-solving, good at listening and speaking, physical strength
|Similar Occupations
|Firefighters, registered nurses
If you want an entry-level position as an EMT, you'll need to complete a one to two semester EMT-basic training program. Through coursework and labs, you'll learn how to perform patient assessment procedures, such as recording pulse, breathing rate and temperature. You'll also learn how to use oxygen tanks and nebulizers, stabilize injured patients, manage a patient's airway, and monitor electrocardiographs (EKGs).
An EMT-intermediate program is for currently licensed EMTs. You'll receive the advanced training needed to treat pregnant women, children, patients with behavioral disorders, and the elderly. You'll also learn how to administer intravenous (IV) fluids and medications. For students interested in becoming a paramedic, you can go on to degree or fast-track programs.
The most advanced training for an EMT is a paramedic program. Through labs and clinical experiences, you'll cover advanced treatment procedures for patients suffering from burns, substance abuse, shock or allergic reactions. Programs may award a two-year associate's degree.
Licensure Info
You'll need to be licensed by your state of residence to work as an EMT. In most cases, this entails passing certification exams administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) after completing a state-approved training program appropriate for the level at which you wish to be certified. You could be certified as an EMT-basic, EMT-intermediate or paramedic.
Continuing Education
NREMT certification lasts two to three years. To be recertified, EMTs at all levels must complete 72 hours of continuing education or pass a competency exam. If you choose to go the education route, many schools offer EMT and paramedic refresher courses to help you meet these requirements.
Job Outlook
A job growth of 15% was projected for EMTs and paramedics between 2016 and 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The demand for EMTs is expected to rise, as the baby boomer generation grows older. Also, as hospitals become more specialized, patients are frequently transferred from one facility to another for treatment, resulting in a need for more emergency medical technicians. The BLS also reported that EMTs and paramedics earned a mean annual wage of $37,760 in 2018.


text:
It started out in 1981 as a military training exercise used to toughen up the Queen's Gurkha Signals. Now more than three decades on, a team from Emplas will be among the hundreds of competitors being put through their paces in the gruelling Trailwalker challenge.
Held from the 13-15 July, the charity fundraiser, is based around a challenging 100km course across the South Downs, which must be completed by a team of four, plus a support crew of two, within 30 hours or less.
Making up the Emplas Team are managing director, Ryan Johnson; national sales manager, Jody Vincent; Damian Morphett, senior estimator; and Damian Smith, surveyor, T&K Home Improvements. Their two-man support crew is made up by Kush Patel, deputy managing director and sales director John Leary.
The course record was set in 2004 by the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistics Regiment which completed the 100km distance in 9 hours 50 minutes. This compares to a course average of 27 hours.
To qualify for entry the Emplas team needs to raise more than £1,000. However, it's MD Ryan Johnson set a far more ambitious target.
He said: "The window and door industry has an outstanding record of charitable giving and we would ask our colleagues in the industry to dig deep into their pockets again in support for what is a very worthy and important work.
"Our official qualification target is £1,000 but I'm certain that we can go far beyond this and we've set ourselves our own target of raising a minimum of £3,000. I'd personally like to thank everyone now in advance for their support."


text:
A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
My classes vary in intensity but every class is guaranteed to make you sweat so bring a towel, water and your love for music, dance and fitness. We're going to party!
LA Fitness
1150 Hall of Fame Ave Ste 1
Springfield, MA 01105, USA
(413) 301-1015
Website | Map
Class Fee: $15.00
Day pass for non-members gets you full access to club amenities and classes.
Location Requires Membership
Free Guest Pass
Try it for free! This instructor offers a free guest pass for this class. View Pass


text:
SARASOTA BAY, Fla. — A type of blue-green algae is what's causing the rotten smell by parts of Sarasota Bay, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection confirms.
- Algae is different than what lingered in Lake Okeechobee
- Officials in Manatee County monitoring situation
- More Manatee County headlines
A sample taken Wednesday from Sarasota Bay at a location off Whitfield Avenue tested positive for Lyngbya majuscula. It's a type of blue-green algae that has the potential to be toxic.
According to the DEP, experts did not detect any of the toxins Lyngbya majuscula is capable of producing while sampling this bloom.
It's a different type of algae than what has lingered in Lake Okeechobee over the last year.
Serge Thomas, a scientist at Florida Gulf Coast University, says coming into contact with the algae bloom can cause a rash or skin irritation.
"It's like poison ivy," he said. "Some people might be more affected by the poison ivy than others."
Thomas recommends staying out of the water by the bloom, and keeping pets from drinking or swimming in the affected area.
Officials with Manatee County are continuing to monitor the situation.
"It's not harmful to living creatures or fish, we hope, so we'll act accordingly and watch Mother Nature play itself out," said Charlie Hunsicker, director of parks and natural resources for Manatee County.
The same type of blue-green algae was detected last week in Sarasota County.


text:
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Terrier Max is coping with some major life changes. His owner is now married and has a toddler, Liam. Max is so worried about protecting the boy that he develops a nervous tic. On a family trip to a farm, Max and mutt Duke encounter canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a terrifying turkey, all of which only elevates Max's anxiety. Luckily, Max gets some guidance from veteran farm dog Rooster who pushes Max to ditch his neuroses, find his inner alpha and give Liam a little more freedom.
Meanwhile, while her owner is away, plucky Pomeranian Gidget tries to rescue Max's favorite toy from a cat-packed apartment with a little help from her feline friend, Chloe, who has discovered the joys of catnip.
And crazy-but-cute bunny Snowball gets delusions of grandeur that he's an actual superhero after his owner Molly starts dressing him in superhero pajamas. But when Daisy, a fearless Shih Tzu, shows up to ask for Snowball's help on a dangerous mission, he'll have to summon the courage to become the hero he's only been pretending to be.
Can Max, Snowball, Gidget and the rest of the gang find the inner courage to face their biggest fears?


text:
Is your company looking for corporate emcee training in Singapore?
Are you looking for training on how to be a Master of Ceremony?
Learn the tools, techniques, tips, tricks, processes and decorum through this engaging and interactive corporate emcee training sessions. This is an excellent opportunity for any company staff who wants to emcee for their company events and be the star of the show.
Lester is a Professional Singapore Emcee and he brings a wealth of experience and expertise living and breathing on stage. He coaches corporate clients to great success with a precise and powerful technique that creates the desired impact for the limelight on stage.
Managers, Public Relation Officers, Corporate Communication Officers as well as Executives are some people who can take this course, honing presentation skills and building confidence speaking on stage.
Here is what you will be learning:
Lester only coaches corporate companies, so if your company is looking to do corporate emcee training, you can contact Lester here.


text:
Does your love life look more drab than fab? More not than HOT?
Sometimes it could just be something as simple as biology, let me explain...
When we have trouble in our love life it can often be caused by a few different reasons and they could be:
- Not feeling sexual desire (due to sexual dysfunction/hormonal imbalance)
- Not being able to get aroused or if you're male, to get an erection
- Having erectile dysfunction (male)
So the key product in this pack is Organic Cordyceps Sinensis and read on to find out why... but the other products play their own important role so keep that in mind.
- Perfect Cordyceps Sinensis is a fungus that can act as an aphrodisiac in women because of it's potential to balance chi (energy). That's because it's considered to be a potent sexual tonic in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). Cordyceps is known to help with erectile dysfunction in men. It can help a man maintain an erection during love-making but may also help to enhance physical strength and endurance (so they last longer). Cordyceps is known to stimulate sex glands for hormone production so you can see why this supplement is included in the 'Libido Love' pack.
- Perfect Coconut Oil (organic) makes an amazing personal lubricant, better than any other synthetic product available! If you haven't tried it, I encourage you to give it a go... there really is nothing quite like it. But aside from it being a great natural, non-toxic, non-irritating lube, it has also been shown to improve libido by eating 2-3 tbsp a day!
- Perfect Matchinga is an equal blend of both Organic Japanese Matcha powder and Organic Moringa leaf powder (the new green superfood taking the world by storm!). We chose this supplement for our Libido Love pack because of it's "sexy" potential benefits... Moringa, when consumed daily (i.e - by taking a scoop or 2 of Perfect Matchinga) has been shown scientifically to increase sexual desire and erectile dysfunction but also to help reduce the stress hormone that causes sexual dysfunction! The Moringa leaf contains a natural compound that can enhance sex drive and increase levels of the "sexy" hormone testosterone.
- Perfect Rhodiola rosea is a pretty incredible herb, not just because it's an adaptogen (helps the body adapt to all stresses/stressors) but because of its bedroom abilities... According to Philip R. Muskin, MD, Professor of Clinal Psychiatry: "Rhodiola appears to have a beneficial effect in enhancing sexual function." There are some who claim it may help with premature ejaculation but more research needs to be done here. Rhodiola helps to reduce the release of norepinephrine, this helps dilate blood vessels, thus improving circulation. When the body has healthy blood circulation this naturally enhances/intensifies the sensation of touch.
*Best results come from consistency and one should always seek health advice from their trusted practitioner before starting any new health protocol.
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult your health care professional before starting a course of any supplementation.
Customer Reviews
Haven't used it yet, waiting for clearance


text:
SHELBY — North Carolina House members with education, law enforcement and mental health policy backgrounds will serve on a special committee to examine K-12 school safety standards and recommend any changes.
House Speaker Tim Moore announced Tuesday the more than 40 members to serve on the House Select Committee on School Safety. Moore and other legislators discussed committee details at a news conference in Shelby.
The committee's creation comes after a school shooting in Florida that left 17 people dead. Moore says it's the duty of lawmakers to provide the highest level of physical security for classrooms.
The committee announcement came just before hundreds of people gathered at a Raleigh church late Tuesday. The group then marched to the old Capitol building to mourn the Florida victims and to demand gun-safety legislation.
Nickolas Cruz, 19, was arrested in connection with the shooting spree last Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School In Parkland, Fla. The attack has prompted widespread reaction from students across the country, and calls for legislative action in regard to gun safety, mental health issues and school security.


text:
The Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center was established this week back in 1917. Located on 200 square miles in portions of Perry and Forrest Counties, it is the largest state-owned and operated field-training center in the United States.
The first troops to utilize the new camp were 6,000 National Guardsmen from Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia, mobilizing for World War I. Camp Shelby has been in almost continuously since then as a training site for National Guardsmen and Reservists, and also for active components of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
Camp Shelby is also home to an Armed Forces Museum, which serves as the military history museum for the State of Mississippi. The museum has over 17,000 artifacts on display.
For more interesting facts about Mississippi's 200-year history, watch a new interstitial each week of 2017 with Mississippi: A Thread Through Time on MPB TV.


text:
A world-leading Newcastle biotech firm has taken a major leap forward in its quest to revolutionise testing for contagious diseases after receiving support from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
QuantuMDx, which is headquartered at the International Centre for Life, has been taken on as a strategic partner by FIND, which aims to provide innovative and affordable diagnostic products for healthcare systems in developing countries.
It is understood the body will providing substantial six-figure funding to the North East company, helping it develop its one-of-a-kind handheld laboratory, the Q-POC, for the purposes of swift diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis.
Sir John Burn, a professor of clinical genetics at Newcastle University and QuantuMDx's chairman, said: "We have always seen the developing world as our first port-of-call and clearly this is a very important step forward for us.
"Quite often you get bombarded with business cards and PowerPoint presentations telling you how you're going to save the planet. But when an independent organisation of this stature comes along and says they've been looking around for the last five years and this is the technology they are backing, it's a massive pat on the back.
"This is arguably the world's most important independent body for assessing lower cost technologies for the developing world and the planet."
Incorporated in 2008, QuantuMDx was born after inventor Jonathan O'Halloran committed to integrating technologies from a range of industries that combine speed, convenience and low cost with accuracy.
The Q-POC works through reading and sequencing DNA before converting it into binary code using a tiny computer chip. The same hand-held device can be used to diagnose a range of diseases through using different cartridges, and has applicability in other fields such as forensics.
The company has already attracted millions of pounds of investment as it initially focussed its efforts on tackling malaria.
FIND - which was established in 2003 and funded for five years by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, before attracting international support - will now help it develop its product so DNA can be extracted from sputum samples and analysed through 'nanowire' technology that uses a silicone thread to provide a clear test for TB within minutes.
Those using the device will also be able to determine whether the strain is drug-resistant.
Prof Burn added: "TB is a massive threat. In the latest statistics released a few months ago showed at least 9,000 cases diagnosed in Britain, which is only slightly fewer than in the whole of the US.
"It is everybody's problem - someone could get on a plane and cough and a person 16 seats away could catch drug-resistant TB."
He added that part of the reason antibiotics were becoming less effective was that people were receiving the wrong treatment - something Q-POC would have the ability to combat.
In the next few weeks, QuantuMDx will be running its first completely enclosed demonstrations and will be attending the world's largest technology fair, Medica, in Dusseldorf, which attracts around 130,000 delegates.
Prof Burn added: "This is what people like to call disruptive technology. In diagnostic terms, it's the equivalent to the mobile phone, compared to the house phone."
FIND's chief executive Catharina Boehme said: "After an extensive screening of different Point-of-Care platform solutions amenable to the decentralized testing for tuberculosis, we concluded that QuantuMDx's POC systems provide a unique set of capabilities which allow for the seamless integration of future genetic discoveries and hence will assure a long-term sustainability of the molecular testing approach for tuberculosis."


text:
Not quite 30 years ago, Nike ran a series of ads and TV commercials featuring multisport athlete Bo Jackson
Category: Sports
Tim Winland: Successful in many sports, basketball was his favorite
Editor's note: This is the second of four features about this year's inductees into the Lovell High School Athletic Hall
Wilkerson wins one-meter dive at 3A conference meet
The Powell Panther boy swimming team took second place at the 3A West Conference Swimming and Diving Meet Feb. 2-3,
Rocky Mountain tops Lovell in overtime thriller
It was a big game with a big time atmosphere when the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies and Lovell Bulldogs locked horns
Lady Bulldogs clamp down on defense to stop Rocky Mountain
Playing perhaps their best game of the season, certainly their best defensive game, the Lovell Lady Bulldogs avenged an earlier
Jewell, May and Nichols selected to play in Shrine Bowl
Three local high school gridders have been selected to play in the 45th annual Shrine Bowl all-star football game. The
Grizzlies place four at Greybull wrestling tournament
Meeting schools more their size, the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies found success at the Greybull Memorial Invitational Saturday, placing seventh out
Clutch shooting propels Lady Grizz over Lovell
Back-to-back three-pointers by Teagan Townsend and Brenda Timmons broke an early 8-8 tie and the Rocky Mountain Lady Grizzlies never
Grizzlies sweep three to take conference lead
Call it a successful weekend for the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies. No, an extremely successful weekend. The Grizzlies concluded non-conference play
Hecker, Trainor and Powell place at Moorcroft Mixer
The Lovell Bulldogs wrestling squad matched up with teams from the other side of the state at the annual Moorcroft


text:
·Odd Squad
Art Director Rob Brown, Part 4
What does an Art Director do at Oddworld?
An art director gives direction to the art. We work with everyone who is involved in assembling the "look" of the game. Game designers, real time modeling, and engineers are all key to making the game, or in this case making Munch's Oddysee, look good. The art director does a dance, hmmm more like a scramble, to keep all of the elements from all of these different departments in sync with the director's vision. He/she also is called upon to make judgments on how to approach construction and implementation of the art elements. Sketching, rendering, modeling and just about any other form of communication are key tools to the art director. Wait, all communication except hand-waving, hand-waving is a big no-no. There is nothing like a bit of ambiguous hand-waving to send a perfectly good concept into the dark alleys of miscommunication and diminishing returns. So please stick to the mentioned types of communication and refrain from hand-waving please.
I create a ton of art to explain designs and concepts. A good rule of thumb is: if you want it, you have to ask for it. It's a pretty easy policy. If the people working around you go "Huh?" then you need to do more communicating (not hand-waving). We story board, draw, draft and paint everything. There should be no question as to what the task at hand needs to have in order to get done. Those sketches and information packages are the you asking part of "if you want it, you have to ask for it." When it's asked for correctly the director's vision is easily passed on to the other artists in the studio. Realtime gets its draftings and paintings, game design gets its layouts, and the assistant director gets his "Policy and Procedures for Interactive Languages and Devices" schematics. Once everyone has the information it is time for the scramble. If you covered all the bases and possibilities, the scramble is not so bad. If you got chimpy, however, and left holes and glossed over information, it will turn your scramble into a "Full-Tilt Boogie, Boot-Scooting, Slobber-Knocker" of a time, and that's bad.
In the end, all the information gets distilled, disseminated and manifested. All of the painting and story boards pays off and all the hard work that the art director did comes to fruition. Through the entire studio's hard work, the threads from all the ideas, from all the different departments have now been woven into the fabric of the interactive experience. In a small way, the art director can take pride in the fact that there are no knots or kinks in the seamless fabric of the experience.
Y'all, it was great doing the Odd Squad article. Thanks for dropping by to see the latest news on our web site. Well wishes, and good cheer for the holidays. Take care. –Rob


text:
We have quite a few in the Newmarket area because of the racing but the only one who stands out is Ian Lavender from Dad's Army/Eastenders. He lives very close by.
I have a whole list...have to have a think about it...but if the celebs live within a 10 mile radius of you, then for this thread we'll include them.
So to start with here are mine...these ones live very close to me
Marty Wilde
Kim Wilde
Frederick forsythe
Barry Norman
there are loads more who live closeish...but a few miles away..
The beckhams,
David Essex,
Lewis Hamilton
1/2 the cast of eastenders
Kim & Jack ryder
Linda lusardi
loads more, but I can't think of them at the moment
We have quite a few in the Newmarket area because of the racing but the only one who stands out is Ian Lavender from Dad's Army/Eastenders. He lives very close by.
Norman Cooke/Zoe Ball
Chris Ellison
Chris Ewbank
Nick Berry
Nick Cave
probably a lot more, but these are the ones I seen or know are very local
none of the names i can mention are actually alive now,but still i live in an area rich in culture,D.H lawrence,lord Byron,and Eric Coates,i hate to name drop but you know how it is!!!!!!!
The only Celebs that live near me are in Belmarsh.... which is close by!!
that'll be Brighton then Sixty?
rofl..at ya Karen
lol...I just happen to know a lot of celebs...I ain't a stalker honest guv!!
Apparently Alan Carr from The Friday Night Project used to live near me. Other than that, no, can't see why any interesting or high-profile celeb would want to live where I live anyway, lol.
Through my lifetime I lived down the street from Joe Lynn Turner,
worked around the block from where Eddie Murphy Lived, and hung out
with a friend who lived on the same street as Jon Bon Jovi.
No big deal, I hardly ever saw them.


text: tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32341503718308118112020-06-05T03:20:23.398-05:00There is a Fine LineThis is where I post all my information about my designs, Southern Creek DesignsSouthern Creek Designshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-37642722489815872522020-04-30T23:30:00.000-05:002020-05-01T19:53:09.125-05:00{Inter}National Scrapbook DayWOW! We are here again! This NSD, we are all about the pets! It's not just for the birds :) Blog Hop You should have come here from: Elizabeth's Market Cross or you can download it here You're next stop will be the PDW Forum/HappyPlace If you get lost, head back to the PDW Blog, and check out the Blog Hop List.Southern Creek Designshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-63160993499609645252019-10-04T05:44:00.002-05:002019-10-04T05:44:19.688-05:00Digital Scrapbook Day! It's Digital Scrapbooking Day! Welcome aboard the blog train :) This year has been a crazy train ride for sure, and our blog hop sure is taking us there. If I had truly chosen appropriately, I would have chosen Crazy Town, USA as my piece to design for you. Ah well, maybe next time. This year, I decided on Germany. I had the opportunity to visit twice this year, while my dh traveled for workSouthern Creek Designshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-6591646494708842182019-05-03T02:04:00.000-05:002019-05-03T02:04:54.362-05:00i NSD Day!Oh MY! I have been a horrible blogger lately. BUT on iNSD day, there is always time for a fun blog hop :) We are the second stop. So if you came here first, don't forget to head back the the PDW blog and pick up part 1. Your next stop will be Fran B Designs Don't forget the challenges going on in the forum, and- EVERYTHING in my store is HALF OFF this weekend- that includes SCD Creative, andSouthern Creek Designshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-7567331753077795132018-11-23T21:57:00.003-06:002018-11-23T21:57:41.587-06:00Black Friday/ Cyber MondayEverything is on sale this weekend for 65% off! Be sure to take advantage of this great deal :) This includes SCD Creative! Southern Creek Designshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-91828820489167000882018-10-05T00:29:00.003-05:002018-10-07T01:27:46.525-05:00Digital Scrapbooking Day Blog HopIt's that time again! Time I am reminded that I need to be blogging better :) EEK! Sale is going on all weekend, Blog Hop- you know the deal! or download it here. EDIT- I reset the download to verify that it is working- Here is another download link since that one is giving issues to some of you download link2 You came here from the PDW BLOG and your next stop will be Fran B Designs Southern Creek Designshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-963907886626749142018-05-04T03:13:00.003-05:002018-05-04T03:13:57.778-05:00National Scrapbook Day Blog Hop!WHAT! It's sale time, and time for a blog hop! WHOHOO! Put on the party hats :) Everything in my store is half off through the weekend. That includes Northern Star Designs, and SCD Creative! You came here from the PDW Blog! Next up on the hop is Marie H Designs! If her link isn't up yet, wait a bit and try again:) We have a bunch of designers from all over the world and trying to Southern Creek Designshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-42581995147105576702018-01-21T23:18:00.000-06:002018-01-21T23:18:28.416-06:00TogetherWhat could be better than this- than being together. Okay- sitting quietly and reading a book. BUT that is only because I have just spent a loud rambunctious time together with the family for our weekly Sunday dinner. I love the quote: family makes the house a home. So- introducing, Together: I also have a fun wordart this week: and I have pocket cards, and clusters that Southern Creek Designshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-6020530379181085012018-01-13T16:40:00.002-06:002018-01-13T16:40:55.781-06:00Cocoa and MittensIt's still a little nippy- OKAY, it's freezing around here. Most states north of us have snow. The only reason we don't have snow is because mother nature is saving it for when it can ICE instead. We never do things half way here. Snow? Heck no- ICE AND SNOW. Okay, if you can't tell, I was raised in Arizona with a lot of sun and heat. No snow, no ice.... and no combination of either of Southern Creek Designshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-4841378569893796612018-01-07T02:06:00.000-06:002018-01-07T02:06:11.460-06:00New Year! New year is here, and I have so much going on. I am starting off the new year with a bunch of retiring kits in the January White Sale, so be sure to go take a peek and make sure to grab any that were on your wish list :) They are priced right! It is also the first Sunday of the month, and that means Sunday Specials! I have put all of the kits that I made for the Holly Dollar Days in there Southern Creek Designshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-36190124345930326692017-11-26T03:44:00.000-06:002017-11-26T03:44:18.984-06:00Black Friday/ Cyber Monday/ Happy HourWell- Holy moley. We have a crazy weekend of savings of sales for you. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Happy Hour, all rolled into one big sale. Everything in my store is 50% off- to start off with. I also have a grab bag, available till Friday. Happy Hour just opened up, and have elements and a paper pack for $1.00 each. There you go! Take a peek: Hope you all had Southern Creek Designshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-87957584973352556482017-10-05T17:00:00.000-05:002017-10-05T18:32:14.883-05:00Digital Scrapbooking Day!It's here :) Digital Scrapbooking Day is here, and the blog hop has started. You should have come here from the PDW blog If you get lost you can head on back and find your way down the list :) I have everything 50% off in my store this weekend. This includes all of my Northern Star Designs items, and my SCD Creative items as well! Now for the fun freebie: Next stop is Fran B Designs! If Southern Creek Designshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-62612823118333395632017-10-02T23:33:00.000-05:002017-10-02T23:33:01.638-05:00October! Oh My!Oh my is right! Somehow I fell off my blogging train. Oh yeah. That would be when all of my kids decided that it would be lots of fun to get sick, 2 and 3 at a time and require doctor visits and hospital visits the entire month. Not just once, but repeatedly. It's okay, I have my doctor on speed dial now. He now knows us really, really well, and we have probably financed his oldest child's Southern Creek Designshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-72850101892495279632017-07-22T14:29:00.000-05:002017-07-22T14:29:54.636-05:00Birthday Time!It's my Birthday! To celebrate, I have everything 65% off this week. That includes Northern Star Designs, Southern Creek Designs, and SCD Creative. I figured you might as well party, too! Southern Creek Designshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-77674366309843370012017-07-15T16:41:00.000-05:002017-07-15T16:41:12.120-05:00Year in Review- JulySummer months are flying by! Well actually, this whole year seems to be moving by pretty fast. I once told my husband that I just needed a few more hours in my day to finish everything. He said that if I had a few more hours, I would just fill those up, and need a few more. He is probably right :) Be sure to take a peek at everything I snuck in the store when you weren't looking (translate Southern Creek Designshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-83757556697162409422017-06-26T13:04:00.003-05:002017-06-26T13:04:57.685-05:00PandamoniumWhew. I am not sure why, but it seems like this year has already ganged up on me. So much stuff going on, everywhere! For those who have asked about the mini kit from National Scrapbook Day, DON'T WORRY! It will be coming back. I am going to be making some more unicorns to go with it, too. This week, Panda-monium seemed to be an appropriate name that fit well with what was going on in real Southern Creek Designshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-56948885999434423422017-06-26T13:04:00.002-05:002017-06-26T13:04:18.844-05:00Flamingo BayWell June hit our house like a lion. Pneumonia in one child, asthma problems in another child, makes for a crazy household, and an even crazier mother. I did get out some fun stuff though. This week, the featured kit is For the Grad! (Be sure to stop by the PDW Facebook page, blog, and forum to grab all the amazing freebies that coordinate with it!) If you haven't stoppedSouthern Creek Designshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-16932890227268557852017-05-04T23:59:00.000-05:002017-05-10T00:35:29.681-05:00NSD Blog Train!It's that time again! Are you excited :) I know I am. I think you will LOVE the fun blog train kit I created for you. ALSO everything in my store is 50% off. Keeping it simple! The sale includes, Southern Creek Designs, Northern Star Designs, and SCD Creative :) So, lots of fun stuff to choose from. Also, just saying here... this Sunday IS the first of the month. It is our Sunday Southern Creek Designshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-36808750871470263652017-03-19T18:47:00.000-06:002017-03-19T18:47:39.513-06:00Love GrowsWell, life just sped by at warp speed. If you don't believe me, head over to the store and check out the new kits. I have been asked to try my hand at planner stickers, so... bear with me as I try creating some coordinating planner stickers. We will see if I can get the hang of it. But first, Love Grows: Like I said, a lot of new things :) Be Southern Creek Designshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-9117541051750473182017-01-20T20:52:00.000-06:002017-01-20T20:52:13.698-06:00Cold Hands Warm HeartI survived. That is now my mantra. I made it through Christmas, New Years, my daughters wedding, and TA-DAH my sanity is partially intact. I didn't stop creating, I kind of just stopped posting about it cause I ran out of time. SO, you can take a peek back and see all the fun stuff I worked on in my store. Since we started a new year, it is time to start a new year in review, starting with Southern Creek Designshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-55268373357691317702016-11-13T23:10:00.001-06:002016-11-13T23:10:56.364-06:00Review It- NovemberWhohooo! Review It- November is up, and we have some seriously cute owls and foxes in pilgrim style, with a few favorite Thanksgiving foods. Like, pumpkin, pumpkin pie, and pumpkin pie with whipped topping. Yummm! Here is this weeks fun stuff: Be sure to also stop by the forum, and pick up the freebies for the challenges! Southern Creek Designshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-89589342023190162592016-11-05T14:13:00.002-06:002016-11-05T14:13:12.037-06:00November- And So it GoesWhat an appropriate kit for the start of the month. I somehow missed posting for all of October. Don't worry, I created a bunch of fun Halloween kits! Halloween kits: Okay, so I added my latest kit in there as well :) Also, be sure to stop by the forum for the One Little Word Challenge freebie, and the Template Challenge for a free template. Southern Creek Designshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-20064737291180208102016-09-09T17:32:00.001-05:002016-09-09T17:32:30.876-05:00Review It- SeptemberWell, I can't escape it any more. We are into September. It's true. I have been in denial, but it is here. I figured I better work on the Review It kit for the month. Ta- DAH! And as always, I have a coordinating freebie for you! Southern Creek Designshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-70155719096926028972016-08-26T17:29:00.000-05:002016-08-26T17:29:26.350-05:00Here's the DirtI had a lot of fun this week playing with digital painting! The results are this week's kit, Here's the Dirt. I also have a lot of other fun goodies this week! Like I said, a lot of fun things are up in the store! And a fun little freebie this week: Southern Creek Designshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-1132458662188468672016-08-19T23:29:00.001-05:002016-08-19T23:29:48.873-05:00Aztec GardenIt's time again for another weekly set of fun! This week, I was totally inspired by the material I used for my daughters dress. Now, I am an Arizona girl, and the combination of aztec patterns, and the bright colors, reminded me of home. I wish I had more time. I had planned on doodling feathers, but ended up with a sick, sick child instead. Yay for motherhood and the many hats we wear :) OH, Southern Creek Designshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234150371830811811.post-11086313628253215082016-08-12T11:36:00.001-05:002016-08-12T11:36:37.051-05:00Hot SpellThis week has been the hottest week, all summer. When they tell you the heat index will hit 115 degrees, and it is 60% humidity, all I can think of is, air conditioning and a nap. This week, I added a couple of old collaboration kit pieces. Well, I added to them, and put them up. If you missed them when they came out, you have an opportunity to grab them now. Southern Creek Designshttp://email@example.com


text:
Congratulations to Dr. Bert Emerson for winning a National Endowment of the Humanities Summer Stipend Award in support of his book project in 19th century American literature and culture!
The Whitworth English Department is so lucky to have Dr. Emerson as a part of its wonderful faculty. Check out the link to the press release below to learn more.


text:
We finished the day with a 20 minute session of dodge ball with the grade 2 class. It was a nice to finish it off that way after lots and lots of hardwork. You did a fabulous job les amis today. Mr. Beaulieu is proud of you!
We were introducted to strategies to complete long division and quick short divisions. We'll get the details ironed out as we delve more into it.
The kids impressed Mr. Beaulieu with great behavior while I was out of the classroom for a short time. We had Mlle. Karine et Mme. Geneviere filling in and they said they said the kids were exceptional! C'est beau les amis!!! (double clap).
We started the good copy for our stories, we worked on our Prezi project and almost finished our chap. 3 in math. The 5s are done with their Module 8. I feel a quiz coming up les amis do you??? You're ready though, I know you'll do well.
So parents, do come visit our 'coin de pousse'. We are a proud of it for sure. I can't wait when all the cage is filled up. We'll have our own private little jungle.
Mañana !


text:
Our goal is to increase our energy efficiency and renewable energy to help reduce our communitywide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Over 45% of our community's GHG emissions come from the energy we use in our homes and businesses. See how you can save energy and lower your GHG emissions below.
Peninsula Clean Energy
Peninsula Clean Energy is a non-profit dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint and increasing the renewable content of our energy portfolio. It provides 50% renewable and 75% carbon-free electricity to Redwood City customers. To "opt up" to 100% renewable and carbon-free electricity, call 1-866-966-0110 or enroll online.
Visit the FAQ below or call PCE at 1-866-966-0110 if you have any questions about the program. For a calendar of PCE outreach events, click here.
Energy Efficiency
Redwood City customers are eligible for a number of energy efficiency programs, including:
Renewable Energy
Go solar with Sunshares, a program that makes it easier and more affordable to get solar panels or electric vehicles. Visit Bay Area Sunshares' website for a free solar evaluation or to learn more.
Redwood City has been recognized as a leader in advancing solar energy by SolSmart, a U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative. The City was awarded a Gold designation in 2016 for streamlining the solar permitting and inspection process, updating our solar codes, providing PACE financing options, and supporting Bay Area Sunshares.
Utility Services
PG&E provides some utility services to Redwood City Residents. This includes providing:
For PG&E's 24-hour Customer Service Center, call 1-800-743-5000.


text:
Volunteer of the Year Award
CSTA's Volunteer of the Year Award is given by CSTA's Board each year to a dedicated volunteer who makes outstanding contributions to CSTA.
This year's award, given at the 2019 CSTA Annual Conference, honors Dr. J. Philip East. Of the award, Dr. East said, "I have always considered it an honor to serve on the committee. To be named volunteer of the year is almost overwhelming. I very much appreciate the recognition.
This is one of the two most enjoyable activities of my professional career." Read more about Dr. East's contributions to the organization from Past CSTA Board Chair Fred Martin.


text:
Why a Sleep Sack?
For our family, the sleep sack holds a very important role. At 20 months, Remy uses it for every nap and every night - even though technically the AAP says she'd be fine using a regular blanket. Why have we stuck with it so long?
At the beginning - it was for safety purposes: it kept Remy warm (and safe) at night, without worry of blanket suffocation or strangulation (yes, that is sadly a very real risk).
But it also provides so much more.
- It provides her comfort - as she pulls it up close to her face and smells and snuggles it each night. (A reason why we keep using it, even in hot climates).
- It stays on her, even when she rolls back and forth through her crib at night, and keeps her cozy. (She can't keep a blanket on her body for the life of her.)
- It's part of her sleep routine and signals bed time for her (which is an awesome trick when you're flying or on the go and need to force a nap, just pop that sleep sack on and bam! - her eyelids start to droop.)
- And most importantly at this age: it keeps her in her crib.
I cannot tell you how many friends had a kid who became expertly mobile and decided they wanted to shirk the confines of their crib and roam the home. So they decided 'it's time for a toddler bed'. And then they dealt with a babe who was constantly trying to now escape not the crib, but their room!
A wearable blanket keeps Remy in her crib at night (she has yet to figure out she can unzip it, but if your kid is on the genius track- just put the sack on inside out or backwards and you should be set.)
(Note: if Remy escaped her room to cuddle me, and slept at night like a deadbody, like I do, I'd welcome her with open arms out of that crib. Unfortunately this is not the case. She sleeps like a frickin ninja and kicks and moves around constantly, resulting a terrible night of sleep for both of us. In short - she is not a good bed sharer, and thus she shall remain in her crib until she is a teenager. JK... Kinda...)
Long live the sleep sack!
Want to reap the same benefits and have your child happily & safely sleeping in their crib? Get your hands on our gorgeous and crazily soft sack now! (there is a joke in there somewhere...)


text:
Kon Tiki Mobile Home Park (GNIS FID: 24911) is a populated place LOCATED WITHIN the City of Chandler. In turn, the City of Chandler is located within Maricopa County.
Kon Tiki Mobile Home Park is located at latitude 33.334 and longitude -111.852. The elevation of Kon Tiki Mobile Home Park is 1,211 feet above mean sea level.
Since Kon Tiki Mobile Home Park is located within the City of Chandler, all of the census and demographic data for residents of Kon Tiki Mobile Home Park are included as part of the information reported for City of Chandler in the "Profile" tab above.
Maricopa County: Cities & Towns | ZIP Codes | Features (airports, churches, hospitals, etc.)
Also See: Nearby Photos | Nearby Hotels | Driving Directions
BIG Map |
Driving Directions |
Terrain Map |
Satellite Map | Data Source - USGS GNIS FID: 24911
BOUNDARY MAPS: City of Chandler | Chandler Division | Maricopa County
| Chandler, AZ (1.9 miles SSE)
Gilbert, AZ (3.9 miles ENE)
Mesa, AZ (6.3 miles NNE)
Tempe, AZ (6.6 miles NNW)
Guadalupe, AZ (7 miles WNW)
| Sun Lakes, AZ (8.7 miles S)
Goodyear Village CDP, AZ (9.6 miles S)
Scottsdale, AZ (12.4 miles NNW)
Stotonic Village CDP, AZ (12.7 miles S)
Wet Camp Village CDP, AZ (13.6 miles SSW)
| Womack East, AZ (< 0.1 mile)
Warner Park, AZ (< 0.1 mile)
Sun Tech, AZ (< 0.1 mile)
Stonegate Crossing, AZ (< 0.1 mile)
San Carlos, AZ (< 0.1 mile)
| Evergreen Villa Mobile Home Park, AZ (< 0.1 mile)
Cedar Ridge, AZ (< 0.1 mile)
Casa Linda, AZ (< 0.1 mile)
Casas del Campo Mobile Home Park, AZ (< 0.1 mile)
Brighton Place, AZ (< 0.1 mile)


text:
All it takes is that one post…
Earlier this week, NYC Sheriffs Deputy, Miguel Pimental posted a photo of himself leaning against his cop car and it went viral.
And it seems like women weren't afraid to express their feelings through Instagram:
"Excuse me while I commit a felony. I'm a bad girl, cuff me and take me to jail."
Not only is Pimental a cop but he's also a bodybuilder (as if that isn't already obvious). In 2013, he won the New Jersey State Championship for Amateur Bodybuilding and hits the gym, I would assume, quite frequently.
Although he's very flattered and humbled by the all the sudden attention, his girlfriend, according to AOL, isn't too happy. But could we blame her?
"I'm at a loss for words. Thank you everyone for all the love and support! It's a great feeling to be able to represent my Latin community and my DOMINICANOS in a positive light and will continue to do so!"
The New Bodybuilding Workout >>>
For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!


text:
Home > Clothing And Textiles > Work And Safety Wear > Chef And Kitchen Wear
(Details shown apply to the default selection)
Model: pr155
A popular style of apron seen in many bars and restaurants, this short waist apron has three open pockets and comes in 28 colours.
The pockets are great for carrying payments terminals and tablet devices.Washing InstructionsIndustrial laundering at 85c. Domestic wash at 60c


text:
Leftfield. I'm a bit at a loss for words about these guys. The Afrika Bambaataa track, "Afrika Shox," a hit in England about which I've got plenty to say (see below), is something of an anomaly—the rest of the new album is beats and textures, atmosphere and dubbery. It took a while for the more atmosphery-ambient tracks to click in; now that they have, my basic feeling is that Leftfield could make a leaking faucet sound dramatic. Hard to define the weight that moves this music forward, though. And there, my metaphors don't even seem to match—"weight"? "forward"? How about if I say, "Leftfield's music has gravity, which gives it presence, and the presence gives it a sense of moving forward purposefully even in the absence of song structure, even when it's simply beats and tones transmogrifying slowly into slightly different beats and tones"? And so by gravity I really mean "forward momentum" (momentum equals mass times velocity, if I'm remembering my high-school physics correctly) rather than, say, dropping a piano on your foot.
In all the books about the influence of science fiction on dance music . . . well, I'm not sure if there are any such books, but if there were one, it would say that one of the most momentous events in the history of dance music . . . well, not "momentous," because it wasn't a moment and maybe wasn't all that important. Anyway, a nonmomentary event of some significance, maybe, which occurred over a matter of years and decades (sort of long for an "event," but no matter) was the decision—the practice—of movie and video-game makers to work on the principle that space guns and laser rays would sound real cool if they went "zip" and "whoosh" (even if actually, in outer space, no one can hear you shoot) and that space invaders should come down on you with a Doppler "whoooo," and that computers and robots and aliens—when not going blip-blip—should talk in staticky metallic voices. These science-fiction devices had their first dance-music payoff in the late '70s when, for instance, whoever put together Anita Ward's "Ring My Bell" decided that funny little space-invader "whoooos" would sound real cool as orgasms and vice versa. And in Germany Kraftwerk did "Trans-Europe Express," which I know is supposed to be a train not a spaceship, but it sounds all spacy with ethereal melodies and robot voices (and in 1977 I kept confusing it with two other songs on the radio: the Star Wars theme and Donna Summer's electro-spacy "I Feel Love," the latter of which sounded as if Donna and her supposed feelings of love were calling to us across a light-year void that she had no interest in crossing).
"Trans-Europe Express" must have sounded sufficiently interplanetary in the South Bronx, where DJ Afrika Bambaataa was helping to invent hip-hop. Several years later he put all these space-robot-computer effects (except for the orgasms) together on the Soul Sonic Force records "Planet Rock" and "Looking for the Perfect Beat," where he and his associates Arthur Baker and John Robie worked out that blips could be funky and that beats could get a ray-gun twist—and that bass beats (and therefore car radios) could go BOOM and that big slow beats could be surrounded by little fast beats. And inside this whirlaround, on "Planet Rock," he put the ethereal melody from "Trans-Europe Express."
"Planet Rock" provoked a cross-genre burst of songs and novelties (e.g., "Jam on It" by Newcleus and "Attack of the Name Game" by Stacy Lattislaw), where the young and the alienated who made music decided they might as well sound like aliens too.
But wait, the culture had already imagined this music before it happened. Electronic dance existed before there was electronic dance music, before there was hip-hop or Kraftwerk. Black teenagers in early-'60s California were doing robot dances inspired by mime and the Jetsons TV show, and jerking dances derived from religious ecstasy; over time these dances rolled into Afro-Caribbean-American-Californian forms like the boogaloo, the popcorn, poppin', lockin', the electric boogaloo, moonwalking. It's as if black culture had just been waiting for Kraftwerk and Star Wars and video games, so that you could have a sound to match the movement. And why this interest in robot-sci-fi motions? I don't have a clue, actually, so let me guess that what may be most crucial in such dancing—this probably varies from dancer to dancer—isn't just the idea of electronics and robots but that these ideas give dancers the excuse to engage in interplay between control and ecstasy, smooth-rolling muscle ripples and spastic jerks, rigidity and sudden collapse. And—I'm thinking of James Brown and of how his music and dancing are about both letting loose and being absolutely precise—the appeal of robots and Kraftwerk and computer music may have been that they seemed to bolster the precise side of the dynamic as well as shooting you into the future and the big wide universe. (And it's not irrelevant that the first electronic pop hit was Hot Butter's "Popcorn" [1972], which played its futuristic blips like popcorn pops. As James Brown had presciently said a few years earlier, "It's a new day so let a man come in and do the popcorn.")
Scott Woods says, "I hear a certain dirtiness in techno that I don't hear in Kraftwerk. Kraftwerk's a well-oiled synth next to the Chemical Brothers' and Leftfield's clangy old garbage cans." As if in response, Leftfield on their new album put a deliberately Kraftwerkian synth melody onto "Afrika Shox," along with space rays and robot voices. They also put a deliberately Bambaataaian vocal, provided by Afrika Bambaataa himself.
And "Afrika Shox" is great. I actually far prefer it to "Planet Rock," to which it self-consciously refers back. "Afrika Shox" doubles the emotion and drive. It's less interesting in its beats than the Baker-Robie stuff of old, less a playful runaround, but the hard-dance-with-a-backbeat rhythm here surely propels this one. There's beauty, fun, excitement, large-barreled harrumphing—whatever I mean by that. Bambaataa's way of conjuring/calling forth to the heavens? "The year 2000 is on the way, some say-The year 2000 has been here since yesterday." Whatever he means by that. Has been here in our imagination?
The rest of the Leftfield album, Rhythm and Stealth, is quite excellent, though I've promised to be at a loss for words about it. Most of what I'd say is along the lines of, "some pulses, then an electronic drum beat comes in; the fact that it's a drum, rather than a pulse, kicks the music forward." But perhaps I need to say it with emphasis: "You see, the fact that it's a drum rather than a pulse kicks the music forward!" Or "radio waves follow the massive beat; now the massive beats withdraw in deference to the radio waves." "Clangy old garbage can" is only one of Leftfield's sounds, of course, and it's a nice resonating dirt, a dignified clang. Other sounds: a deep noncardboardy bass but with a "box-like" aftertaste. (I'm not at a loss for words, just for the right words.) The beauty of a wooden bar hitting another wooden bar in rhythm, to a slight echo. And so forth. Rhythm, clang, beauty.


text:
Dhara Itch-Go Powder
Product Code : 03
Product Description
Our company is involved in manufacturing and supplying Dhara Itch-Go Powder which is ideal for prevention of fungal infection, itching, skin irritation as well as prickly heat. It is a herbal formulation that protects your skin from allergic reactions. This powder can be applied on skin twice a day or as directed by a physician. Offered Dhara Itch-Go Powder is widely used for the treatment of fungal infections such as tinea as well as ringworm.
- Cures fungal infections on skin fold & armpits
- Soothes skin rashes
- Acts as an antibacterial agent
Other Products in 'Herbal Powder And Churna' category
Most Popular Products
Dhara Enterprise
R.S.No. 807, Plot No.3, Near Dhareswar Gadhechi Mandir, Jetpur - 360370, Gujarat, India
Phone :+918037303992
Mr Anil Soneji (Proprietor)
Mobile :918037303992
Mobile :+919909480254
DHARA ENTERPRISE All Rights Reserved.(Terms of Use)
Developed and Managed by Infocom Network Ltd.


text:
Armenia is located in the continent of Asia, but the location is often confusing because the country lies in the region known as the South Caucasus region of Eurasia between Europe and Asia. All border regions can be difficult to assign because of mixtures of geographical features and territorial disputes. Officially, Europe ends at the Bosporus in Turkey and the border to Georgia. Geographically, Armenia is in the Asia Continent. For those who acknowledge Europe and Asia as a single continent, Armenia is located in the Eurasia Continent. Armenia is something of a crossroads between Europe and Asia. Its location is in the northern and eastern hemispheres. Geographically, it's near the southeastern corner of Europe. For those of you who navigate by GPS, the capital city of Yerevan is located at 40° 10′ N, 44° 31′. Gyumri is located at 40° 47′ N, 43° 50′ E, and Kapan is at 39° 12′ N, 46° 24′ E.
Armenia is surrounded by other Caucasus countries including Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Iran. Although located in Asia, Armenia aligns more closely with European culture. The country is thought to be the real-world location of the legendary Noah's Ark. Archaeological experts suggest that the ark is buried in ice atop Mount Ararat.
Other important facts about this ancient country include the following:
- Covering an area of 28,203 square kilometers
- Water area of 1,540 square kilometers
- Population of 3,051,250 people
- Density of 108.19 people per square kilometer
Armenia ranks as the 57th smallest country in the world. The country's elevation averages 1,792 meters above sea level, and its people enjoy a continental climate of hot summer weather and cold winters. The primary geographical features include mountainous highlands with very few forests. [4]
Confusion between Armenian geography and culture
Armenia is at the end of the Caucasus mountain range, and the country's people–who are called Hay or Haya–descend from Indo-Europeans. Armenia was once much larger and included parts of Persia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and other modern countries. Ancient Armenia extended from the coast of the Black Sea to the Caspian and Mediterranean seas. Today, the country is landlocked in the middle of its former territories. Culturally, the Haya people identify with their ancient roots and European culture more than their Asian geography. The culture is further complicated by mass migrations from neighboring countries after the breakup of the Soviet Union. Armenians living in Azerbaijan fled the country and returned to Armenia because the two countries are technically at war.
Armenia neighboring countries
Armenia is bordered on the north and east by Azerbaijan and in the southeast and west by Iran and Turkey. The southwest is bordered by Naxçıvan, an enclave of Armenia. The country is also situated between the southeastern corner of Europe and the Asian continent. As an Asian country, Armenia has always commanded an excellent position for trade between the two continents. Unfortunately, Armenia has been viewed as an important financial center and strategic location that attracted the attention of conquerors and invaders including Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Persian and Arab empires.
Interesting facts about Armenia
Armenia ranks as one of the world's oldest countries, and the country has multiple Unesco World Heritage sites. These include the churches and cathedrals of Echmiadzin, the monasteries of Sanahin and Haghpat, the archaeological digs of Zvartnots and the monastery at Gephardt. The country boasts the largest lake in the Caucasus, Lake Sevan, which covers one-sixth of the country's total area. Armenia was also home to world's first winery. Armenia features the longest double-track cable car system called the Tatev Aerial Tramway that connects the village of Halizor with the Tatev Monastery. Tourists can enjoy spectacular views of the Vorotan River Gorge, but this trip is not recommended for the faint of heart or people who suffer from vertigo or fear of heights.
Each area of Armenia has its own signature dance with a unique theme. Circular group dances are often major parts of a wedding, birthday and other celebrations. Family life is very important to Armenians, and children are considered sacred. Armenians offer warm hospitality to guests, and even informal visits usually result in eating, drinking, dancing and family activities shared with visitors.


text:
Category: Sports
Video: Red Bull Cliff Diving Lands In Beirut
In the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series that landed in Beirut this month, 24.
Tamara Zein held a four hour plank to break a world record
The Lebanese female athlete broke the world record –not once, but twice.
Hyperandrogenism Policy To Be Retracted Again After Showing Double Standards
Many claim that the policy specifically targets the double 800m Olympic champion Caster Semenya, a woman of color, from competing at her best.
Lebanon's Rugby: Take The Sect Out Of The Game
There were some rather surreal weeks in Tripoli from 2002 to 2004. For one, the.
Nejmeh SC Wins Elite Cup for The Tenth Time
Nejmeh Sporting Club, one of Lebanon's oldest and most renowned football clubs, has recently won.


text:
Because, remember, the 'climate change' movement isn't political, it's all about science! Green New Deal "Climate Kids" Should Hijack the Impeachment Conversation A wise old political adage says, "When you're 'splainin', you ain't gainin'." We need a new, ad hoc version to wake up "climate kid"supporters of an existentially crucial Green New Deal, now sitting […]
- Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy


text:
Maybe you are a client and this is your first attempt at working with someone remotely. Are you worried about how you are going to get all this information stored in your head and on your files handed over to someone you may have never met in person? Maybe you are the one taking on a new customer and are worried whether you will capture all the right information?
Well, with this handy Customer Onboarding guide, there leaves no room for concern. Here, we will take you through the Best Practices to ensure quick, seamless and successful Customer Onboarding leaving both parties confident they will hit the ground running.
What is Customer Onboarding?
Customer Onboarding is the initial process of inducting new clients to your service. Not only should this process demonstrate your exceptional standards, professionalism and expertise, it should also equip you with all the required access, information and tools required to deliver your service.
Best Practice Process List:
1. Plan and Be Prepared
Always be prepared! Think about what information you need for a successful Onboarding Session. This will be specific to your industry but the basics apply across the board. When gathering your information, you will need to obtain data in the 3 following areas:
- Access: What systems, documentation and processes do we need to support the customer?
- Needs and processes: What support do they need? Frequency? Volume? Etc
- Preferences: How do they like things done?
We find applying the Why? What? When? Where? How? questions to the above areas helpful when planning and preparing.
A few examples:
Why do you need my/our service? What specifically is it that you need help with?
What have you not thought about that I can help you with? What do I need from you to achieve this?
When do you need support? When do your regular tasks occur?
Where do you need support (location)? Where do you store information?
How do you currently do certain tasks? How often do you need help / do your tasks occur etc?
2. Create a Template for your Information Gathering
To ensure you capture the right information create a well thought-out and laid-out template. By having all the questions to hand you will speed through onboarding and you may also establish areas of inefficiency that you can work to improve.
As a provider of remote business support, we looked at the 3 areas
- General business handling
- Document production
- File storage
- Travel
- Finance
- Social media
- Email and diary management
- Inbox management
- Telephone handling
- Useful contacts
- Payment information
3. Walk in your Customer's Shoes
Before arranging your onboarding session, step into your customers shoes for a minute. They could well be thinking:
- I don't have time to dedicate to this
- I don't have any processes, or think I have much of the information I think they will require to onboard me
- All the information is in my head
- It makes me nervous to think I'm handing over control
- I'm reluctant to change
- I'm not sure I'm comfortable with this, not having done it before
Think about what you need to do to release these fears.
4. Arrange your Onboarding Session via Email
Following the above section, this is where you indirectly address all those potential thoughts running around your customers head. The email should clearly outline the expectations of the onboarding session, so in our case, this would be:
- Defining the support they require and frequency
- Understanding of processes, SLAs and documentation
- Extracting preferences and brand guidelines
- Obtaining all access information
Ask the customer to consider areas that will make onboarding quicker if they can give it some thought beforehand. Again, in our case, this would be:
- What tasks do you need managing on a daily/weekly/monthly basis?
- What processes and procedures do you need to tell us about?
- What access do we require – Email/ Calendar/CRM/Finance Systems etc
Throughout the email, your tone should be friendly, yet professional. Make it clear that the intention is to onboard as quickly and seamlessly as possible and of course, that you look forward to working with them!
Don't forget to fix a date for the Onboarding Session via Skype.
5. Deliver the Onboarding Session in Person, via Skype (or similar) or over the Phone (at the very least!)
If you work remotely you will be aware it can be daunting to a prospective customer to engage in a service with someone they have never met. Your customer needs to see and hear you to build that trust. Either in person or via Skype (or similar) is the best way to conduct your onboarding session- but at the very least pick up the phone. Never onboard over email. It will take longer to onboard and even longer to build trust.
6. The Day of Onboarding
Refresh (if you need to) your knowledge of the business, revise your templates and notes to be sure you have all the information covered. Don't allow for any distractions – this is an important meeting and these first impressions count! Be positive, wear that smile and enjoy the meeting.
7. Act on the Information – Fast!
So, you have all the information. Now what? Step on it as soon as you possibly can to get all that information typed up in an operations guide, stored accessibly, accounts activated (whatever it may be to get you ready to start). Whilst it is fresh in your head is the best time to do it. You should aim to have you client 'fully onboarded' within 24-48 hours.
8. Send your Customer an Overview
Go back you to your customer with an overview of everything that has been discussed and give the customer an opportunity to confirm you have it recorded accurately (it's always good to have it in writing!). Note any actions that need to take be taken on either their or your behalf and make sure they get actioned. Agree a start date – usually immediately, or when outstanding information is finalised!
9. That's It!
Enjoy your new customer experience!
By following the above steps, you will demonstrate to your customer that you have exceptional standards, professionalism and expertise in your area. In turn, they will be reassured, relieved, and excited about working with you.
Remember: Successful onboarding leads to accelerated productivity, improved client retention and greater client satisfaction!
SmartPA works with individuals, SMEs and Corporations providing remote, PA Secretarial and Business Support services. Contact us for more information.
SmartPA Partner Jemma Meehan
Jemma has extensive knowledge of a variety of business functions, such as sales, marketing, diary management, project management and finance. She is well versed in the importance of customer service, having enjoyed working in events and facilities management. Her ability to effectively multitask will guarantee that every SmartPA client supported by her enjoys a first class service.


text:
Quest Apartment-Hotel | Construction Completed November 2019
Construction completion has been achieved at the Quest Apartment-Hotel located in the heart of Joondalup on Boas Avenue.
The Apartment Hotel consists of 90 rooms across 5 levels plus commercial / cafe space on the ground floor.
The Latest Addition to Freo's South TerraceRead more
The Latest Addition to Freo's South Terrace
M/28 by Match is a modish addition to the eclectic South Terrace neighbourhood built with a nod to the past and a high five to the future in one of the most desirable and vibrant corners of the greater Fremantle area.
Located in the heart of South Fremantle on the iconic South Terrace café and restaurant strip, M/28 by Match is a three-storey mixed-use development comprising of 20 apartments and 6 commercial tenancies to the ground floor designed to achieve a 4-star green rating. Of the 20 apartments, there are four 1×1, three 2×1 and thirteen 2×2 apartments with a mixture of single and split-level apartments.
M/28 is designed with coastal dwellers in mind including most South Terrace facing apartments enjoying views across the harbour whilst the apartments on the south-side of the building benefit from two private courtyards for entertaining and outdoor living.
The apartments are accessed from the pine-tree-lined Charles Street into a private lobby which includes a lift to all levels and a main stair-well showcasing feature tiling and a timber slatted ceiling with detail lighting.
Michael Read, Director of M/Construction (part of M/Group), said "The building appeals more to the owner occupier market and astute investors typically wanting two-bedroom apartments. The considered building layout creates a diverse housing solution that responds to changing social demographics."
Designed by David Barr Architect in collaboration with Cameron Chisolm Nicol the building includes protruding box shapes on the north and south elevations finished with a Venetian plaster creating a standout feature along with unique vertical slats that encompass the building in certain areas. These elements help set M/28 apart from its surrounding structures.
The slatted balconies along South Terrace also incorporate a full length shelf angle which is beneficial to the residents as a countertop for décor and entertainment. In addition, the residents have access to a common courtyard on the first floor with Australian native planting in concrete planters. Greenery and vegetation has also been added to the southern rear entrance off South Terrace.
Designed with contemporary coastal living in mind while respecting the fabric of South Fremantle's past.
In collaboration with the architects, M/Construction Project Manager, Joshua Stott explained how plans were amended to change levels of the original building design.
"The building's form and scale were developed with respect for neighbours, stepping from three storeys at one end to two at the other, thereby negotiating the height change between an existing heritage pub on one side and single storey housing on the other.
"On its southern boundary, where the project abuts an existing heritage house, the building height was stepped down and then later, following negotiation and collaboration with the local authority and neighbours, altered to further reduce the effects of overshadowing and overlooking.
"The two-storey high brick boundary parapet wall on the eastern side, which was originally part of the existing factory that was demolished, had to be incorporated into the new building design.
Internally, the finishes of the apartments flow from the industrial to the contemporary which is achieved using timber and light, concrete-look colour schemes along with matte-black accents. The project team were also able to accommodate purchaser design changes with minimal disruption to the program.
Each apartment has a contemporary and eclectic mix of materials, textures and finishes that evoke a uniquely South Fremantle feel.
For the external finishes Joshua noted that "Due to the close proximity of the ocean, the project required extra attention to the selection of some materials and products such as stainless-steel hardware and treatment of the external metal work finishes.
"All screens were originally designed to be timber. However due to the fire requirements & regulations they were redesigned to be aluminium wood-look screens which is better for future maintenance and longevity."
Minimum waste was another important factor and it was achieved by choosing specific products which were all accounted for during the build.
Coordinating a project amidst the busy pedestrian and road traffic of South Terrace was a logistical challenge for Joshua and his construction team. "Main challenges included ensuring neighbours, including residents and businesses, were not impeded by our construction schedule. There was pressure from both boundaries regarding their concerns with disruptions.
"To combat this both myself and the Site Manager had regular meetings with them, providing open communication, and keeping them up-to-date with different construction milestones and all potential impacts to them."
All challenges were able to be overcome and therefore enable construction of the project to be completed three weeks ahead of schedule.
M/Construction have a transparent and flexible process on delivering the best possible outcome to the client, while at the same time maintaining a strong sense of control over a project's development. This approach provides a number of benefits — shortened program times, improved value and the opportunity for innovation.
Find out more about M/Construction here www.mconstruction.com.au
Scale Developer-Builders still rare in PerthRead more
Scale Developer-Builders still rare in Perth
Building quality has been under the microscope for some time, so why aren't more developers taking steps to reduce their construction risk via an in-house building team?
It may appear counter-intuitive, but the number of genuine developer-builder companies operating in Perth can be counted on one hand, particularly when it comes to larger-scale developments.
Despite the significant benefits of a developer having an in-house builder, including increased quality-control and reduced risk, few construction or development organisations have been successful in making the developer-builder model work.
Mr Michael Read, Director of M/Construction (part of M/Group), one of only a couple of successful larger-scale developer-builder firms in Perth, said the model is generally considered best practice, but it can prove difficult to create a good partnership.
"Achieving the right fit in terms of staff or partnership can prove difficult in an environment where the cultures tend to be quite different. In Perth, our main players are fairly established and there needs to be a lot of trust between both parties for the model to work effectively," he said.
"While there is unquestionably merit in having a good appreciation of the development process as well as maintaining complete control of the entire building program and its outcomes, the concept has not been fully embraced by the sector and most developers continue to outsource to third-party builders."
Unlike most construction-based firms, M/Construction evolved within its parent company, M/Group. The company was initially introduced to improve the building quality and maintenance of M/Group's apartment and commercial projects, but quickly earned industry credibility to work independently of the group.
M/Construction uses its value-add service model to attract new building contracts and build on its capabilities in the building and maintenance sectors. The company recently took home three awards at the Master Builders Western Australian Awards for Excellence, including Best Multi-Unit Development between $10-$20million for Form Apartments by Match; an award the company has won two-years running.
Although most builders today offer a form of design-construct service, a developer-builder can operate both as a single service or independently, and both disciplines' credentials are of equal calibre.
"Construction is without question a distinct skillset that requires a lot of experience. This is why some 90% of developer-builder companies derive from building firms initially rather than developers. However, the development expertise should not be overshadowed in the mix," Mr Read continued.
"Certainly, within our organisation, being involved across the entire design and construction process creates a sense of pride in our staff. It is a different experience than working purely for a construction firm. We get to take ownership of the project from concept to completion."
Michael Read joined M/Group as a highly qualified and experienced Registered Builder with some 20-years under his belt in top-tier organisations. Rather than a company merger, the M/Construction team was built from within the organisation which helped to circumvent any potential staffing or cultural issues.
Of Western Australia's top twenty builders, very few are considered to be true developer-builder.
Find out more at www.mconstruction.com.au
M/28 Apartments by Match | Construction Completed May 2019Read more
M/28 Apartments by Match | Construction Completed May 2019
Construction completion has been achieved at M/28 by Match located in the heart of South Fremantle on iconic South Terrace café strip.
M/28 Apartments by Match consists of 20 residential apartments and retail/office space on the ground floor. The building also includes a central landscaped courtyard with an industrial style on the first floor.
Another Year… Another Win!Read more
Another Year… Another Win!
For the second year in a row M/Construction has been awarded Best Multi-Unit Development between $10-$20 million at the Master Builder Awards Excellence in Construction – but this time for our Form by Match building in Port Coogee.
It goes without saying that construction quality is a top priority when looking for a new apartment and we're proud our team has been recognised as the best in the business for the second year in a row when it comes to boutique apartments.
Along with this accolade, our Maintenance & Minor Works division were awarded Best Educational Building under $1.5 million for Leda Educational Support Centre.
Finally, Josh Stott's hard work paid off managing the construction of Form by Match as he won Project Manager of the Year.
Quest Apartment Hotel – Ascot – May 2019 Construction ProgressRead more
Quest Apartment Hotel – Ascot – May 2019 Construction Progress
Commencement of Quest Ascot is now underway.
In our latest construction update, 500m3 of "grey gold" cement has been poured within one day. This raft slab pour forms the building envelope and is an extremely solid foundation for the eight-storey serviced apartments that will be built.