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The Transfer of Ownership Document (TOD) provides a reasonable assurance that the seller is the rightful owner of the vehicle.
The TOD assists consumers in several ways. The TOD shows:
The TOD helps the purchaser make an informed buying decision and should be viewed prior to purchasing a vehicle. It is not intended to eliminate the need for further action such as researching the vehicle's accident history, obtaining a mechanical inspection and searching for liens against the vehicle.
The TOD is part of the vehicle registration card. The person selling the vehicle must fill in the date and odometer reading and sign in the space provided. The purchaser must also sign. After completion, the seller separates the registration card, keeping the left portion and giving the right portion (TOD) to the purchaser to present when the vehicle is re-registered.
In the case of an unregistered vehicle, an Ownership Document is provided on request. The registration portion of the document is voided and only the vehicle/owner information is printed.
In most cases, a person who purchases a used vehicle privately or from a dealer, when applying for registration, must provide a TOD to the Registrar or Autopac agent as a supporting document. A COI and a bill of sale are also required.
The following applications for registration do not require a TOD:
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Coco Linear Earrings in Rhodolite Garnet
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Coco Linear Earrings in Rhodolite Garnet
Stone: Rhodolite Garnet
Metal: 14k gold fill
Length: 3.50"
Hand-made in Austin,Texas!
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Enjoy the fringe benefits of the Anna shoulder duster earrings. Hand crafted gold scrolls are enhanced by wire-wrapped opened metal work. Their hammered surface catches the light for a shimmering effect. Paired with sterling silver, oxidized sterling silver and 14k gold fill chain fringe, the Anna earrings add the perfect minimalist touch to your wardrobe. These earrings have hand-crafted french hook closures for pierced ears.
Metals: 14k gold fill, sterling silver & oxidized sterling silver
Size: .50" wide x 3.25" long

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A great overview of what the process is like. To each is own, but this, predictably, sounds terrible.
I've never quite understood the whole liveblogging deal; 100 people competing to parrot tech specs the fastest? I get why certain companies (most notably Apple) like this sort of thing (mainly because it drums up curiosity, hype, etc.), but why any blogger would want to participate is kind of beyond me (and there are very few "professional" bloggers who are bigger gadget geeks than me).


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Paris, France. The City of Lights. Called the most romantic city by millions. But, let's first address the "rude" French people; after all, that is what many of us hear. I want to let you all know that while I was in Paris, I did not meet any rude French people. Everyone I spoke to, passed on the street, or had any bit of conversation with was perfectly polite and most were very nice.
If you would like to have a great time in France, it is easy to do so. Firstly, don't assume that everyone speaks English. It is okay if you do not speak French, because many people do speak English, but it is rude to just assume that anyone you walk up to will speak your language. It is polite to at least attempt the language of the country you are visiting.


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Organic Surge Shine Boost Conditioner
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Shine Boost Conditioner is formulated with apple, nettle and rosemary extracts to brighten and gloss the hair, while wheat protein works to smooth and detangle. Gently caring for both the hair lengths and the scalp, Shine Boost Conditioner leaves your hair feeling smooth and healthy, with a brilliant, natural shine.Why We Love It ◦98% natural conditioner ◦Untouched by harsh chemicals ◦Silicone free detangling and conditioning ◦Apple, nettle and rosemary extracts promote shine ◦Removes build-up and dulling styling product residue ◦Nourishes and revives to leave hair radiant and super-shiny ◦Animal-friendly, suitable for vegetarians and vegans
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There are some apps (most popular are Blazer, Phone) which cause crashes with DAs (that need UI) and popups/starmenus.
In 1.3b1, I have disabled macros in those apps because I can't fix the problem at this point. I think my next plan however is to enable the DAs and put a warning in the UI about Blazer and friends when a DA is selected (because the DAs without UI are useful to some).
In 1.3b1, I thought I had fixed the star/popup thing, but Sporty is reporting problems on the 755. I could get a crash once on the sim (the shadow window thing) but I couldn't reproduce it after that. Can people please let me know if they are getting star/popup crashes with 1.3b1 and Blazer or not, and what their device is ?


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Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Moses and Waldo together again . . .
So sorry that it has been so long since my last posting, but anyone that followed the last trip or knows me, knows that I am not the biggest Wyoming fan. This trip is not doing much to change that opinion. As normal, I started out in Cokeville and Neil of Fish and Game was his usual superstar self, letting us stay in the F&G pasture in town and finding someone to help us out of Kemmerer, Mark also of Fish and Game. Then it was on to Rock Springs, where I sat, for 2 weeks, waiting for hauler after hauler to no show on me. Finally, after my last hope just blew me off, I headed out for Rawlins on foot, leading Strip for most of the distance each day first the 2 day trip to Point of Rocks, only 26 miles from Rock Springs, but you wander around in the desert trying to get around the highway and it adds miles. Then we headed out for Wamsutter, stopping in the former town of Table Rock, having Strip leap the cattle guard to get into a safe area to spend the night, neither of us having much to eat or drink, before getting up in the morning, hauling the gear over the cattle guard again and having her jump back out. Its a good thing her former career was as a jumper, or I might never have been able to get inside in the first place and would have not gotten any sleep, watching for wandering mustang stallions looking to add her to their herds. We had a long day to Wamsutter, about 30 miles, to stay over night in the park, letting her graze for hours before Highlining her in the trees overnight. This brings us to the worst day of the trip so far, the journey to Rawlins. For those of you without a Wyoming map, it is a 38 mile trek by highway and much farther through the desert. Having done it once before, I was up an hour before dawn, packed and on the road as soon as it started getting light. We headed down to the railroad access road. My intention was to follow it as far out as I could. Trains have a tendency to go straighter and have way less slopes to climb than trails or highways, so this seemed like the best option. I also figured on trotting as much as I could, she trots at about 15 mph so that would shorten our day considerably if we could manage it. It was cold and clear that morning, light winds coming from out of the west and we headed off with me leading, I walked as fast as I could for about an hour and a half, then with much worry, Strip's back has been sore since I switched saddles, I found a spot to get on from and swung aboard. Bringing her back to the road, I urged her into a trot and after a good 20 yards realized that this was not going to work. The saddle was a friends, and while I had ridden in it some since Idaho, I had mostly been on the ground walking or when in the saddle walking too and I hadn't realized just how uncomfortable it was. Trotting was involving many parts hitting the saddle in a rather uncomfortable fashion. I smiled slightly, its a good thing I'm not a guy or there would be a lot of high pitched screaming. I broke to the walk for a few minutes before my sense of urgency about the day took over and I drew a deep breath, tried to focus on other things and headed back to the trot. We were heading around a corner when sudden movement on the trail ahead caused Strip to abruptly stop. My yelp almost drown out the angry hiss of the very large badger ahead of us. He spun sideways, humped up and hissed again, then took off in the fast waddle I have ever seen, pausing every 15 feet to spin sideways, hump up and hiss, before disappearing into a large burrow. Strip and I walked past it during this show, kind of watching it half amused and half wary. Badgers can be very dangerous if provoked and have no problem attacking something much bigger then themselves, Strip just found it odd, didn't snort or spoke, just looked at it like it was a big cat. I wonder how bad she would have freaked if it charged us... After a few more minutes a the trot, winding back and forth on the road, we came up a hill and right into a tangle of discarding wire. I stopped her immediately, but not before she hooked a leg into the tangle. Bailing off ungracefully I unwound it from her leg, frowning at the small cut on her fetlock(ankle). One of the bigger problems with desert crossings is the trash. It seems that when a fence is replaced or a trash can is full, you just toss the old wire, cans, tires, etc. out into the desert for some unsuspecting woman riding across the country to contend with. A second inspection and I determined she was fine so I started off again on foot, up a hill and around the next bend, where the road disappeared. I stood for a few minutes, carefully scanning the surrounding terrain, before finally noticing that the sage brush in one area appeared to be growing in 3 nice rows, that was my road, striking off again. This is how the day went, me on foot, or in the saddle, riding down a road that would suddenly turn and disappear, I would then momentarily appear to be Tonto, scanning for tracks of the outlaws, quickly sighting where the road started again, sometimes 50 yards to our left, right, top, bottom... We followed the train tracks til about 2, when I decided to head towards the highway. Opened another pass through and just cut straight across the desert, through 5 ravines, up 4 ridges and past the Emerald city. Dropping down off the last ridge, I found . . .A pipeline road! It was going straight in the direction I needed it so we followed it. After 2 or 3 miles it went over a ridge and turned around and headed the opposite direction, so I became Tonto again, hmmmm Kemosabe, new road over there, bad guys go that a way, and off we went, through the desert, picking our way around sagebrush and tiny cactuses or is it cacti? This went on for hours, me wandering around like a total drunk,searching for nearly invisible roads, watching the sun slowly dropping towards the horizon. Strip sensing me urgency, kept trotting, even when I really didn't want to and we pushed on, zigging and zagging through the desert, switching roads, climbing ridges, opening wire pass throughs, cutting my hands on the barbed wire. We crested yet another ridge, when I cried out loud, I saw the truck stop on the other side of the highway signifying we only had 2 miles before we reached the beginning of Rawlins. Strip looked around at me and I reached down to pet her, she had carried me almost the whole way, and my gear and I knew she was sore, but there would have been no way we would have reached here before dark if she hadn't. As we stopped and opened the last pass through, the sun dropped below the horizon and I looked back at the desert. It had been a difficult day, wandering the desert like Moses, playing a rousing game of "Where's Waldo" with the pipeline roads....
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Exotic Indulgence by Vivian Arend, Lexxie Couper, & Jess Dee
Sunday, September 25, 2011
There's something magical about Bandicoot Cove. It's where Kylie Sullivan's dream of managing a luxury, five-star resort is about to come true. And it's where people tend to fall in love. Kyle should know. She's fallen hard - for three very different men.
There's Brad, who knows just how to relieve her stress and send her body on a crash course through pleasure. Hemi, her untamed Maori, who awakens her primitive side. And Finn, the sexy bartender whose specialty is Screaming Orgasms.
The three men fulfill all her sexual fantasies, but Kylie knows reality will eventually set in and she'll have to choose. But how? For now she decides not to decide - at least until she makes sure the resort's soft opening comes off without a hitch.
As far as Brad, Hemi and Finn are concerned, Kylie's life is too much work and not enough play. The only choice they plan to give her is to say yes to their wildly passionate proposal...
I didn't expect much out of this book and I'm glad I didn't. It wasn't bad but was lacking character depth and it was short. I read it in a matter of hours working around taking care of 5 kids. What it lacks in depth, it more than makes up for in heat. It definitely lit my fires. Who wouldn't want not one but three guys willing to share you? I sure as hell wouldn't min in the least bit. :)
I would most certainly recommend this if you are not faint at heart and love a little droolworthy reading.
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text: Municipalities are starting to add their voices to the growing opposition to the idea of selling Canada's airports. Opposition to the move has already been voiced by the cities of Vancouver, Victoria, and Richmond, BC, while Calgary's mayor has publicly spoken out against the plan. Toronto City Council is considering a motion to oppose the plan as well. ?


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Clikbrix Gives You a Peek Inside Homes for Sale
Even in a housing slump, the area we call home is still in high demand, so we've resolved ourselves as renters for life (we love our neighborhood, so the idea of moving isn't really a desirable option). But that doesn't mean we don't partake in a little bit of lottery-winnings daydreaming, especially during our walks through our neighborhood where there are plenty of open houses and for sale signs. We especially like this service aimed at both realtor and home shoppers alike: QR codes for house listings.
Clikbrix is such a simple idea, it's a surprise every house for sale doesn't have this feature included on signage or listing sheets. When a house using Clikbrix is paired up with your Android, iPhone or other smartphone QR Code reader, a complete property listing is revealed for you to refer to later, including photos, especially helpful if you missed or cannot make an open house or want a peek inside before committing to a visit.
It's very much a similar idea we discussed in regards to rental listings with our realtor buddy over at TakeSunset recently, a feature which would particularly come in handy for us life long renters who are always on the prowl for an affordable upgrade (or downgrade). Do you hear that Westside Rentals and Craigslist?


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Wrap and cuddle your little one up in this beautiful mauve pink bunny hooded towel by Fabelab. Made from the softest organic cotton terry towelling, these cosy and absorbent wrap towels offer your baby or child a warm welcome after bath time.
Size: 80cm x 80cm
Material: 100% GOTS certified organic cotton terry with 100% GOTS certified organic cotton trim and nickel free snap-buttons.
Colour: Mauve Pink
Designed in Denmark | Made in India
This product is meticulously handcrafted with care, however due to it's hand made nature, small differences may occur in appearance.


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I joined a while back another more popular stock photography/graphic site Shutterstock.com. I can't tell you how exciting it is to get accepted as a contributor and sharing my work world-wide!
Take a look at some of the new summer firework photos I've recently added:
You can view my full portfolio at 123rf here.
You also can view my Shutterstock portfolio soon here.
All images: © Aundria Martinez.


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Provincial News
BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) influenza experts are advising British Columbians that influenza activity is increasing as we head into the holiday period. High-risk individuals and their close contacts should be vaccinated as soon as possible.
The Government of British Columbia has released its CleanBC plan aimed at reducing climate pollution, while creating more jobs and economic opportunities for people, businesses and communities.
RCMP said the first weekend of December has proved deadly on British Columbia highways, resulting in a number of fatalities.
Seniors deserve quality health care and a good life in their golden years, but for too long B.C. seniors in residential care have gone without the level of care they need.
Our government is increasing staffing levels in residential care homes, because more staff hours means better care for seniors.
A bit of good news came out of Victoria this week, which could have easily been missed under the avalanche of bad news that was coming out of the capital.
British Columbia is now "operating debt-free for the first time in more than 40 years," according to the province's second quarterly report.
But that's not really the good news, at least for me.
The voting period for the 2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform has been extended. Elections BC will now accept completed voting packages until 4:30 p.m. on December 7, 2018.
Pass the Caesar Salad? Only if it's made with Green Lettuce.
That's what facing consumers and restaurateurs alike after E.coli was confirmed in romaine lettuce Canada and the United States earlier this week.
Children and youth from across Canada are gathering in Toronto on November 20 for the National Child Day Forum, a day of discussions on the urgent need to invest in Canada's youngest citizens, culminating with the final release of the Canadian Children's Charter.
By Graeme Lee Rowlands
The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) and the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) recently announced the renewal of their partnership to support wildlife habitat projects in BC.
To meet shared conservation objectives, FESBC has committed $3 million toward conservation projects to be awarded and administered by HCTF.


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"I think it's meaningful but I dont think everyone will understand it. I think the bear represents humanity and what we did and still do to Jesus." Kiyoko Ellison
"He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth." Isaiah 53:7
Had He spoken, His judges would have misunderstood His words. His message didn't fit their view of reality. They couldn't see beyond their personal wants and their earthly existence. From their finite perspective, His meekness looked like weakness. His submission seemed like passivity.
But the Lamb was strong, not weak, when He stood silent before His accusers. He modeled strength when He chose obedience instead of resistance. His meekness demonstrates, not passivity, but a resilient power to endure any trial by trustful surrender to the will of God [the Father].
They put Him to death ... or so they thought. In reality, His accusers had no power to take His life. The man they so arrogantly taunted was the eternal King, the Creator of the universe! Nothing would, and nothing could, happen apart from His sovereign will and eternal plan.
That vast eternal plan is infinitely greater than all our human dreams and plots. It far exceeds our finite human comprehension. Yet, wonder of wonders, it includes an unending love relationship between God and those who would trust Him.
For even before the beginning of time, "the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world (Revelation 13:8)" ... chose to enter our world ... (and) while living among us as man, chose to submit to those who scornfully accused and tormented their own Maker and Lord, chose to submit to us.
"He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities. The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed." Isaiah 53:5
Those words were written centuries before His bloodied, tortured body hung on the cross. Throbbing with pain, He fulfilled that amazing prophecy. "He poured out Himself to death (Isaiah 53:12)", a death that bought our pardon, freed us from bondage to sin and offered up His holy, abundant, never ending life to all who would believe.
Jesus says, "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30
Do you believe that? Are you willing to endure discomfort, deprivation and pain ... in order to share His joy and glory forever?
Paul did. Paul was. "What things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ," he wrote to his precious friends [the church] in Philippi. "I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death...." Philippians 3:7-10
Remember the Lamb's path of triumph: "Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain." John 12:24. Through the fellowship of His suffering, we are "conformed to His death." When we surrender our finite lives into His caring hands, He fills us with His victorious life that will never die.
Behold the reigning Lamb: Crowned the King of Kings, the Lamb now reigns from His heavenly throne ... and receives praise.
"Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
to receive power and riches and wisdom and might
and honor and glory and blessing...
forever and ever. Amen."
Revelation 5:12
Beloved Lamb,
I choose to share in your death and resurrection. I rejoice in the amazing reality that "I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me." So take my life. Mold me and use me for Your purposes. Let your will, not mine, be done, even when my flesh screams a silent protest to your good and perfect will.
I know that these moments of earthly pain are producing "an eternal weight of glory" that far exceeds both temporary suffering and my limited understanding, even "while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
Thank you, Jesus, my precious Shepherd, glorious King and eternal Lamb.... Please prompt and enable my heart to worship you every hour forever.
"Blessing and honor and glory and power
Be to Him who sits on the throne,
And to the Lamb, forever and ever!"
Revelation 5:13
Credits: Picture, Jim Woodring http://jimwoodring.blogspot.com/2008/01/jesus-and-bear.html. Article, http://www.crossroad.to/Victory/names/lamb.html.


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For my project I revisited a technique I haven't used for years - using household bleach. I used my all time favourite Dreamweaver stencil LJ849 Bare Trees Silhouette. I taped the stencil down onto black Bazzill card stock and spritzed neat cheap household bleach over the entire stencil.
Then with a piece of torn paper I covered the top two thirds of the stencil and spritzed again to further develop the bleaching effect to create an horizon line. I also cut out a circle mask and spritzed through that to create the moon. Remember to cover your work surface well and avoid the temptation to wipe your hands on your jeans!!
To finish off I used Stampendous Aged Ivory Frantage embossing powder on the Tim Holtz snow flurry border, round the edges of the background panel and also on the die cut snowflakes.
The reindeer was die cut from mount board and I built up several layers of the Aged Gold Frantage embossing powder then sank a flourish stamp into the hot layers to give the deer some nice textural detail.
Although dark and moody I thought it kind of captured the mood of the bleak mid winter theme.
There is a voucher to be had if you enter the challenge, about 60 people have and there are some great interpretations of the theme. Check out the blog for details.
Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you have a lovely time with friends and family and don't over indulge too much. My highlight in the run up to Christmas will be sitting watching the final of Strictly Come Dancing tomorrow night with a glass of wine and some tapas (my hubby is cooking!!)
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Travel Guides > China > Shanghai Travel Guide
Blog Posts
Shanghai Expo 2010: It's a wonderful world, even without jetpacks and hovercars – I visited the World Expo in Shanghai in 2010, this is the report of a day of wandering around.
Notes on Shanghai – old and new – Notes from my visit to Shanghai in November 2008.
HotelsCombined – Shanghai Hotels – Search and compare all Shanghai hotel deals from hundreds of accommodation sites at once.
Hotel Reviews
Radisson Blu Hotel Pudong Century Park, Shanghai – China
Travel Guides
Meet In Shanghai – The official Shanghai China travel website.
Shanghai Expat – Forum and other resources for living in Shanghai (and useful for visitors as well).
Shanghaiist – Shanghai news, food, arts and events.
That's Shanghai – Lifestyle magazine featuring arts, where to eat and drink, and feature stories.
Shanghai Novice – A guide to living in Shanghai for young expats.
Shanghai Street Stories – Documenting Shanghai's urbanisation trends, changing neighborhoods and heritage architecture.
Time Out Shanghai – Guide to what's going on in Shanghai,
An American Girl in Shanghai – Blog of an American woman relocated to Shanghai with her husband.
Lost in Shanghai – Expat family relocated from Detroit to Shanghai.
Mad About Shanghai – All about moving to, living in, and doing business in Shanghai.
Shanghailander.net – Blog about Old Shanghai.
Shanghai Pathways – A blog about Shanghai by a local tour guide.
Sikhs in Shanghai – A history of Indian presence in quasi-colonial Shanghai.
Blog Posts
Insider's guide to top things to do in Shanghai – By drinkteatravel.com.
48 Hours in Shanghai for a weekend getaway – By theoccasionaltraveller.com.
The Shanghai Kid – A foodie blog written by an Asian expat living in Shanghai.
Guide Books
Lonely Planet Pocket Shanghai (Travel Guide)
[Pudong Panorama, Shanghai (click for larger image).]
Panorama of the ever-growing skyline of Pudong in Shanghai, as viewed from The Bund. This was taken in 2013 and the tall building under construction is The Shanghai Tower, which at 632 metres is now the tallest in Shanghai.
Shanghai Photo Gallery – Photo gallery of my visits to Shanghai.


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Women in the Revolutionary Era, 1760-1790: A History through
Bibliography. This massive 3-volume set contains over 3,000 pages of
bibliographic information arranged by subjects and geographical areas.
If interested, please visit the following link for additional
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Located inside a protected ecological reserve and only a 15 minute walk away from the main port and centre of the island, Morro de São Paulo, Universo Pol Bamboo Hostel proudly holds the title for the literal meaning of 'heaven on earth'. Green, peace and atmosphere are the three words which come to mind when attempting to sum up this nature retreat.
As soon as you pull up onto the port of Morro de São Paulo, it's not hard to miss the strong presence of tourism which controls the island's main income. Each and every corner is jam-packed with pousadas (guesthouses), hostels, hotels, villas, restaurants, supermarkets, galleries, travel agencies, clothes shops and many more. As you walk through the hustle and bustle and continue to head towards what looks like a jungle, is in fact a jungle indeed. A small wooden barrier provides a gateway to the path leading up to a 8 minute trail through an amazon-like area, finally ending up at the undisturbed bamboo hostel. This place would be almost impossible to just 'stumble across' unless you already know about it, making it that much safer and secluded.
As you approach the entrance and cross the wooden planks placed over the stream, expect to be mesmerised by the incredible infrastructure designed and built by the owners themselves, as well as the tranquility and nature which encapsulates this area. Surprisingly enough, from the accommodation itself to the beds inside, everything here is constructed from bamboo. Despite being located inside an isolated domain, this paradise provides it's guests with very strong internet connection, plugs in each and every corner as well as a very modern and clean kitchen and bathroom.
Currently, there are three to four structures plotted side by side, close enough to feel connected with one another, yet providing enough space for privacy. The first is a little outdoor reception area with a raised hut above it where the wooden stairs lead up into the kitchen. Here, you can find a fully equipped marble island surrounded by plenty of seating (made from bamboo and wood of course) and a small corner with books and musical instruments.
Breakfast is served in the kitchen from 8 to 10:30 and is filled with both vegetarian and vegan options. Delicacies include sticky rice, granola, fresh fruits, egg-bread and omelettes, brownies and cakes (some vegan), homemade coconut milk and unlimited tea and coffee. I can guarantee that it will be the best hostel breakfast you can find. In addition to this, some nights there are also dinners which take place. These meals are made by two lovely girls who live and work on the property, who cook using fresh ingredients. These meals are sold for 25 reals per plate. During my time here, I was lucky enough to go through a vegan lasagne, bean burgers, boiled rice, a carrot puree, a cooked banana puree and a side salad topped with 'vegan parmesan', also known as ground nuts. Incredible! Even though some meals were not fully vegan, the girls are willing to work around the menu and cater for specific dietary requirements.
The bins under the sink are labelled and split into glass, plastic, paper and food waste. Well, we wouldn't expect any different for the Universo Pol team, would we?
Positioned right behind the kitchen is the first accommodation area built upon two levels of dormitory style bedrooms, varying from 4 to 10 beds. Despite the number of beds, the rooms are very spacious and bright due to the natural sunlight that enters, however, due to the large tree leaves from above, a natural shade is provided. Each room is equipped with storage space with a lock handle and a functioning fan (you'd be surprised) which is extremely necessary for those hot Brazilian nights.
The final hut is home to the toilets and showers of the reserve. Here, you certainly wouldn't expect to be faced with this modern and clean interior in the outskirts of an island jungle. There are four showers, one only providing cold water, and three toilets. Toilet paper and other products are thrown into paper bags to be decomposed and thrown separately. After all, it is an ecological reserve.
Other than it's well designed infrastructure, Universo Pol also provides it's guests with an entertaining ambience through it's array of events. Varying from jam nights to yoga sessions, there is never a dull moment in the jungle. People from all over the island are invited to music nights where jewellery, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and homemade bites are up for sale. The well equipped stage invites any willing musician to play a tune or two. The dim lighting which surrounds the bamboo stage certainly adds to the real jungle feel. As for the yoga classes, these consist mainly of 'Kundalini Yoga' (also known as 'Awareness Yoga') which focuses more upon spirituality and exercising the mind rather than the physical body. Extremely relaxing and liberating.
To accompany this unique experience, the staff at Universo Pol undoubtedly add character through their smiles, willingness to help and bubbly personalities.
Thank you to the team for making my stay as comfortable as possible. If you are looking for a balance between nightlife and tourism mixed with nature and serenity, I would highly recommend a stay at this eco-lodge. Even if you (falsely) choose not to stay at this secret gem, don't forget to pay a visit during your trip to the mesmerising island of Morro de São Paulo..who knows what surprises await behind that bamboo gateway..
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This blog has mostly been about my life travelling, ever since it was born as my way to record my time in Thailand almost three years ago. There will still be plenty of travel stories since I don't plan to stop expanding my list of countries visited, but now I'll also be telling you about another kind of travelling. More specifically, running.
I've been thinking for a little while about doing a charity run. For one thing, I've never been a good runner (trust me, this is no false modesty talking) so it's a sort of personal challenge. I've also had a few loved ones suffer through cancer (and come out the other end) and it does make you think about how you can help.
So, after an afternoon watching the London Marathon yesterday with my friend Heather we agreed to start running for charity. We're going to ease in with a 5k, although that will still be no small feat. Then perhaps a 10k, a half marathon, and if I survive, I hope one day to manage a full marathon. This blog will tell you whether or not I make it.
Of course I'll be sharing my tales here (and all the information about sponsoring me, naturally…). If you want to join us on the road, even if just for the first 5k, get in touch. The more the merrier. See you on the road.


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Microneedling uses small needles to cause tiny punctures in the skin.
Advanced Cosmetic Procedures - Treatment & Aftercare
Advanced Cosmetic Procedures (ACP) using electrolysis is suitable for a wide diversity of skin blemishes that can be quickly and easily treated with immediate and effective results offering an eventual blemish free smooth skin.
As far back as the early 1900s electrolysis was being used for the treatment of broken capillaries, spider naevi, warts and xanthoma –yellow pigmented spots found on the eyelids.
An ACP consultation and patch test, price £40.00, must be taken prior to commencing any treatment plan.
Facial Thread Veins
These are not broken capillaries but rather permanently dilated capillaries. They have thin walls which constantly dilate and constrict. As we age, these vessels lose their elasticity and can become permently dilated.There are numerous causes including: aging, hereditary, pregnancy, smoking, energetic sports, temperature extremes and harsh weather exposure, hormones and skin fragility.
What causes these thread veins?
Blowing the nose, sneezing and other gestures can cause these delicate veins to break.
Cold winds, hot environments and other traumas can also cause thread veins although they can just appear with no obvious cause.
How can thread veins on the face be treated?
Thread veins on the face can be treated gently and effectively by shortwave diathermy.
A mild current using a very fine gold needle is passed through the vein. This causes coagulation of the vein which, over the course of a few weeks, causes the vein to wither and disperse.
After about 4 to 6 weeks the final result will be apparent.
Blood Spots
These are bright red vascular blemishes which lie just under the surface of the skin. They are domed shaped or slightly raised and are most common on the trunk or torso and particularly the midriff back and front. Most people aged over 30 have at least one and they are more common in men than women.
Spider Naevus
A Spider Naevus is a central dilated blood vessel, with smaller capillaries radiating from it like the legs of a spider. They can be found in isolation or gathered together in clumps on areas such as the cheeks.
Skin Tags
Skin Tags are very common and most frequently found on the neck and face. They appear with a neck like a mushroom and vary in size from a tiny speck, to the size of a pea or even larger. They are often found in areas of friction such as the underarm, under the breasts or around the neck where necklaces may irritate.
These are tiny white hard lumps containing keratin which lie superficially under the surface of the skin and can be easily treated with ACP techniques. Their exact cause is unknown although they are often associated with dry skin which can be acidic.
There are various types of warts, including plane, common, and seborrheic and verruca's. All can be easily and successfully treated. Warts can develop individually or in clusters. Seborrheic warts become more common with increasing age and can grow up to two inches across.
Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra
Is a common popular disorder which develops in adolescence on black skin and is identified by smooth, dome shaped, brown to black papules seen manly on the cheeks, neck and upper chest.
What actually happens in advanced electrolysis?
The tip of the finest, smallest probe possible ( about the size of an eyelash) is introduced along the line of the capillary and a tiny current is discharged. This 'dries up' the vessel which often disappears as it is being treated. Further treatments may be necessary depending on the severity of the problem.
Will my blemishes return?
The treated blemish will not return but others may occur depending on the root cause. Your skin specialist will advise you during consultation. How long and how many treatments are required? ACP treatments are safe and effective and offer instantaneous results in many cases. Length of treatment very much depends on the problem and your skin specialist will advise you of this.
The area worked must not be over treated and your skin reactivity will be taken into account. Spacing technique and treatment intervals will be considered in a treatment plan as well as your requirements, needs and wishes.
What happens after treatment?
After treatment the skin will be a little red and puffy, but this will settle down in a few hours. There may also be some small healing scabs which must be allowed to fall off naturally. Care must be taken of the skin for 48 hours following treatment.
I offer a mandatory consultation and patch test for £40, prior to any commencing any treatment plan.
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Advanced Cosmetic Procedures - Consultation & Patch Test
This is a consultation and patch test, which is mandatory prior to commencing any treatment plan.
Advanced Cosmetic Procedures - Mole Reduction Consultation & Follow Up
The size and appearance of unsightly moles can be visibly reduced and improved using Advanced Electrolysis techniques.
However, for the patient's safety, it is essential to ensure that the mole is a perfectly normal healthy mole before treatment can commence.
Healthy moles are often pigmented growths or small blemishes on the skin that commonly appear in the first few decades of life in almost everyone. The average young adult has about 25 moles.
Unusual or atypical moles can signify an increased risk of melanoma although malignant melanomas can arise from both existing moles or from healthy skin.
The ABCDE rule helps recognise suspicious moles.
A — Asymmetry,
B — Blurred Borders (irregular, or jagged edge)
C — Colour variation
D — Diameter larger than 5mm (1/4 inch),
E — Elevation (especially when uneven)
E — Evolution (changes over time).
Referral to a GP may be necessary prior to treatment.


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Attend A Free Screening Of 'John Wick: Chapter 2' Starring Keanu Reeves
Yeah, I'm thinkin' he's back!! We're happy to offer our readers the chance to attend a free screening of John Wick: Chapter 2, the sequel to the groundbreaking action flick starring Keanu Reeves!
SYNOPSIS: In this next chapter following the 2014 hit, legendary hitman John Wick [Keanu Reeves] is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins' guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world's deadliest killers.
The screening takes place on Tuesday, February 7th at 7:30pm at Regal Majestic in Silver Spring. If you'd like to attend, simply register at the Lionsgate ticketing site here and download one Admit-Two pass. Please note that all screenings are first come first served, and having passes does not guarantee entry. You will need to arrive at the theater early to ensure receiving a seat. This MIGHT be a popular screening, so better make it extra early.
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How was your 2010? I hope it was good and that 2011 brings you happiness.
My 2010 was, on balance, good.
Financially, it was not good. If any of you made a fortune, big or small, in 2010, share it with us in the comment section, below--I'd like to know how you managed it.
Professionally, it was good. I was awarded an arts grant in March, started my blog in July, was appointed fiction leader at a local literature centre in the Fall, got a new literary agent, completed the first draft of my second novel (working on the second now), was featured on mamapedia.com twice, wrote a feature for an Irish newspaper and was asked to submit more, got included in an upcoming literary festival, and did other stuff, too, but these are the highlights.
My father passed away in May. You must think I'm nuts or heartless for thinking 2010 was good, but I'm so happy and grateful that I got to spend the last week of my father's life with him. I flew home to Florida alone, and without the distraction of children just sat in the hospital room with him every day, until his last.
My kids made it through 2010 intact. They're always a worry as they spend a huge amount of time bonking each other on the head and pushing each other face down onto grassy lawns, so I always wonder will one of them not make it to see a new year. They did. I'd like to take the credit for keeping them alive, but I suspect chance had more of hand in it than I did.
2011 started as I hope it means to continue: Family together; friends over on New Year's Day for a visit; me on the computer doing a little writing.
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Cataluña Escapade - Barcelona and Madrid
Day 1 – Departure
Evening departure. Dinner and breakfast served on board.
Day 2 - Barcelona
Upon arrival, you are met by a Bravo representative and transferred to your hotel. Dinner and lodging.
Day 3 – Barcelona
Breakfast. Morning panoramic
tour seeing the Cathedral, the Gothic Quarter, Plaza Sant Jaume, Olympic Village, Port Olympic, views from Montjuich, and the Poble anyol. Dinner and lodging.
Day 4 – Gaudí and Picasso
Breakfast. See Casa Batlló, la Pedrera, la Sagrada Familia, and stop at Parc Guell. Visit the
Picasso Museum. Dinner and lodging.
Day 5 – Madrid + Prado
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for a brief flight to Madrid. Upon arrival you will have a panoramic tour seeing la Plaza de España, la Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía, eles, la Puerta de Alcalá, la Plaza Mayor, and a visit to the Prado Museum. Dinner and lodging.
Day 6 – Cooking Class –
Breakfast. In the morning you will go to the market to purchase the ingredients for either your class on how to make paella or tapas. Return to the kitchen for a hands-on experience – teams of 2 or 3 will work together under the guidance of a professional chef. Then, once the cooking class is finished, you will go to another room to eat what you just prepared. In the afternoon on to Toledo, visit the Cathedral, Santo Tomé Church, where you will see El Greco's "The Burial of Count Orgaz." Also, visit the Synagogue, a damasquinado factory, and see the famous view. Afternoon return to Madrid. Dinner and lodging.
Day 7 – Flamenco and Tapas
Breakfast. Today, on your own, you may enjoy churros y chocolate at San Ginés, eat lunch at Casa Mingo, and then visit la Ermita de San Antonio, or take a boat ride in Retiro Park. In the evening you will see a Flamenco Show and have a tapas dinner. Lodging.
Day 8 – Departure
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your return flight.


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Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a substance produced by the prostate gland. Elevated PSA levels may indicate prostate cancer, a noncancerous condition such as prostatitis, or an enlarged prostate.
Most men have PSA levels under four (ng/mL) and this has traditionally been used as the cutoff for concern about the risk of prostate cancer. Men with prostate cancer often have PSA levels higher than four, although cancer is a possibility at any PSA level. According to published reports, men who have a prostate gland that feels normal on examination and a PSA less than four have a 15% chance of having prostate cancer. Those with a PSA between four and 10 have a 25% chance of having prostate cancer and if the PSA is higher than 10, the risk increases and is greater than 50%.
In the past, most experts viewed PSA levels less than 4 ng/mL as normal. Due to the findings from more recent studies, some recommend lowering the cutoff levels that determine if a PSA value is normal or elevated. Some researchers encourage using less than 2.5 or 3 ng/mL as a cutoff for normal values, particularly in younger patients. Younger patients tend to have smaller prostates and lower PSA values, so any elevation of the PSA in younger men above 2.5 ng/mL is a cause for concern.
Just as important as the PSA number is the trend of that number (whether it is going up, how quickly, and over what period of time). It is important to understand that the PSA test is not perfect. Most men with elevated PSA levels have noncancerous prostate enlargement, which is a normal part of aging. Conversely, low levels of PSA in the bloodstream do not rule out the possibility of prostate cancer. However, most cases of early prostate cancer are found by a PSA blood test.
How Is The PSA Screening Test Done?
The test involves drawing blood, usually from the arm. The results are usually sent to a lab and most often come back within several days.
When Should I Have My PSA Levels Tested?
The American Cancer Society says men should talk to their doctors about the benefits, risks, and limitations of prostate cancer screening before deciding whether to be tested. The group's guidelines make it clear that prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood testing should not occur unless this discussion happens. They recommend that most men at average risk for prostate cancer start the discussion at age 50 and those with higher risk for prostate cancer should start the discussion earlier. These discussions should occur beginning at age 40 or 45 depending on the risk factor.
The American Urological Association recommends that men ages 55 to 69 who are considering screening should talk with their doctors about the risks and benefits of testing and proceed based on their personal values and preferences. The group also adds:
- PSA screening in men under age 40 is not recommended.
- Routine screening in men between ages 40 and 54 at average risk is not recommended.
- To reduce the harms of screening, a routine screening interval of two years or more may be preferred over annual screening in those men who have decided on screening after a discussion with their doctor. As compared to annual screening, it is expected that screening intervals of two years preserve the majority of the benefits and reduce overdiagnosis and false positives.
- Routine PSA screening is not recommended in men over age 70 or any man with less than a 10-15 year life expectancy.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) says that testing may be appropriate for some men age 55 – 69. They recommend that men talk to their doctor to discuss the potential risks and benefits of being tested. .
If your doctor is concerned that you might have prostate cancer based on either a PSA level or a rectal exam, a biopsy (a lab testing of a small amount of tissue from the prostate) will be the next step. This is the only way to positively identify the presence of cancer.
What Does an Elevated PSA Level Mean?
Elevated PSA levels may indicate prostate cancer or a noncancerous condition such as prostatitis or an enlarged prostate.
Your PSA level can also be affected by other factors:
- Age. Your PSA will normally go up slowly as you age, even if you have no prostate problems.
- Medications. Some drugs may affect blood PSA levels. Tell your health care provider if you are taking finasteride (Proscar or Propecia) or dutasteride (Avodart). These drugs may falsely lower PSA levels typically by half of what it would normally be.
If your PSA level is high, your doctor may recommend that you get a prostate biopsy to test for cancer.
Alternative PSA Testing
There are some new PSA tests that may help you and your health care provider determine if you need a biopsy. You should know that doctors do not always agree on how to use or analyze the results of these additional tests.
- Percent-free PSA. PSA takes two major forms in the blood. One is attached, or bound, to blood proteins and the other circulates freely. The percent-free PSA test indicates how much PSA circulates free compared to the total PSA level. The percentage of free PSA is lower in men who have prostate cancer than in men who do not. Studies show that if your PSA results are in the borderline range (4 to 10), a low percent-free PSA (less than 10%) means that the likelihood of having prostate cancer is about 50% and that you should probably have a biopsy. Some doctors recommend biopsies for men whose percent-free PSA is 20 or less.
- PSA velocity. The PSA velocity is not a separate test. Rather, it is the change in PSA levels over time. Even when the total PSA value isn't higher than 4, a high PSA velocity (an increase greater than 0.75 ng/mL in one year) suggests that cancer may be present and a biopsy should be considered.
- Urine PCA3 test. This urine test looks for a fusion of genes that is present in 50% of PSA-tested men with prostate cancer. It's another tool to determine if a man may need a biopsy.
Using the PSA Blood Test After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Although the PSA test is used mainly to screen for prostate cancer, it is valuable in other situations:
- To guide treatment. Along with a doctor's exam and tumor stage, the PSA test can help determine how advanced a prostate cancer is. This may affect treatment options.
- To determine treatment success. After surgery or radiation, the PSA level can be monitored to help determine if treatment was successful. PSA levels normally fall to very low levels if the treatment removed or destroyed all of the cancer cells. A rising PSA level can mean that prostate cancer cells are present and your cancer has come back.
If you choose a "watchful waiting" approach to treatment, the PSA level can help determine if the disease is progressing and if active treatment should be considered.
During hormonal therapy, the PSA level can help indicate how well the treatment is working or when it may be time to try another treatment.


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In December 2017, Eminem dropped his 9th studio album, "Revival" to a mostly negative reception. The constant debate around the quality of that project, where Em fits in today's hip-hop landscape, and if he's lost "it" is how Slim Shady brought in the new year.
Whether "Revival" was good or not, improperly promoted, or just ahead of its time is irrelevant today. People didn't like it at the time of its release so it'll go down as a failure, even if it ages OK. Eminem seemed to realize as much, immediately getting back in the booth to record "Kamikaze" which came out in August.
A complete 180-degree turn from the introspective and more vulnerable lyrics found on its predecessor, "Kamikaze" displayed a more competitive Eminem, albeit combative and defensive. That brought us back to the questions of the "Rap God" lyricist we started the year with. But the questions now are less about Eminem's abilities, and more about what we expect of someone with his abilities – and track record. The only way to draw those expectations is to have a clear picture of who Eminem is in 2018.
Several tracks from "Kamikaze" find Eminem either mimicking the sound and flow of contemporary hip-hop, or completely conforming to it. Either way, he unsurprisingly executes the songs with superior lyricism to the artists creating the wave, even if he fails to capture the same "vibe" they seek; it's doubtful Em was ever chasing that vibe. He approached this project with clear goals: to make-up for the miss that Revival was and prove he can still be a successful rapper, and to send warning shots to anyone whose publicly taken a swipe at him recently. Both goals were accomplished, but the latter may be what defines him in this era.
Of the rappers Eminem dissed, Machine Gun Kelly was the only to respond musically. MGK put out the song and accompanying video Rap Devil, which prompted the Killshot response from Eminem.
This back-and-forth is surprising yet predictable all at once. Surprising because Eminem is too big an artist to concern himself with someone like MGK, whose music likely wasn't on the radar of 3/4 of Eminem's fan base, maybe more. Jay-Z went through a similar phase just before this decade where rappers like Cam'ron and The Game constantly took shots at him, and while those were bigger names at the time than MGK is now, they weren't close to the level of a Jay-Z. Thus, Hov never dedicated a full songs' worth of energy to them and they never got a chance to knock him off his pedestal. Sure, there were people that wanted see Jay-Z engaged in all out warfare, but he opted against giving those rappers a larger platform.
Eminem's lyrical engagement with MGK was predictable, however, because he's a different kind of MC. Em has always been considered a confrontational battle-rapper, concerned with the art of rap more than any business matters or personal brand. Any bars directed at him, and especially his daughter Hailie, is an invitation for him to display his skills in the form of shots fired. But that can be detrimental for an artist as big as Eminem, who had nothing to gain in this particular battle. He's expected to slaughter MGK, who conversely has everything to gain. When the all-out slaughtering doesn't happen, the perception is that Em lost the battle – or at the very least, he didn't win it.
Suddenly, we view Eminem through the prism of the old rapper whose skills may be diminishing a little, when actually he may be as lyrically sharp as ever. Some will look at him as the old rapper name dropping younger rappers to cling on to relevancy, in a similar vein as Kanye West making music with younger rappers. One thing clear from Eminem's last two albums, and maybe further back, is that his musical content isn't as appealing, even if he still had the lyrical delivery to enhance it. The backlash he received from Revival is the only thing that made Kamikaze interesting.
Eminem in 2018 is a legend losing a fight against a new era's demand to conform. He's being dragged into this new era of social media, click bait and sensationalism whether he likes it or not. The only two directions he can go in this era is over to the sandbox with the kids, or to the big table with the grownups. I expect Eminem to play with the kids for a little longer because it's always been where he's most comfortable. Eventually he'll have to join the big boys in making GOOD grown-up music, however, because it's what fans expect of a 45-year-old lyrical rapper.


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Thousands of local residents have signed Labor's petition to save Medicare, Opposition Leader and Member for Maribyrnong Bill Shorten said today.
"Local residents are standing up and saying 'no' to the Abbott Government's $7 GP Tax and 'no' to the $5 price hike on prescriptions," Mr Shorten said.
"The people of Maribyrnong know that Medicare belongs to them - and to every Australian - and they will not let Tony Abbott destroy it."
Mr Shorten encouraged local residents who were still to sign the petition to do so by visiting www.savemedicare.org.au
"Our community will be hit hard by the Abbott Government's GP tax, and harder still by the cuts to our hospital system. My Labor team and I will keep fighting the Abbott Government's attacks and I urge local residents to keep fighting too."
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Teams compete in the hunt outdoors. Each team consists of only two people. Team members will work together to solve clues, decipher codes, play mini-games and perform various activities.
Self-Guided Mobile Hunt
This is a self-guided mystery hunt that requires downloading an app onto your smart phone. Participants will drive around the city, visit historical sites, discover interesting finds, and solve clues, all while being immersed in a full mystery story.
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Founding Partner & Chairman
Enzo Visone
Founding Partner & CEO
Warren Scott
Quintessential Brands Premium Brands
Chief Marketing Officer
Quintessential Brands Group
Group Operations Director
Simon Williams
Simon Williams is renowned in the drinks industry for his proven track record of delivering results and sustained change through strong team leadership, program management and change management skills.
Recognised as one of the 100 most influential logisticians across Europe and with over thirty years' experience across the full supply chain, he is a highly effective influencer and is experienced in partnering with cross-functional and multi-national teams in both direct and matrix management structures.
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement, Simon moved to Quintessential Brands from Accolade Wines, the fourth largest global wine company, where he managed a £300m Operations spend and £600m procurement spend. He has also held senior executive positions at Allied Domecq Wines and Avon Cosmetics.
Outside of work, Simon is a fanatical rugby supporter having been a successful player in his youth before injury forced him to the sidelines. That didn't hamper his enthusiasm for the sport – in fact, he's been to all the Rugby World Cup Finals bar two and been on four Lions tours.
Simon joined Quintessential Brands in June 2017 and is a member of the Senior Executive Board. He is based in our Warrington office at the G&J distillery but frequently visits our manufacturing sites around the world, working closely with the teams to ensure operations are running as effectively as possible.
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This is a sponsored post in partnership with The Motherhood on behalf of Texas Department of State Health Services.
The mosquito season down here in Texas isn't limited to just a few months! Check out these simple steps to prevent mosquito bites and the Zika virus.
We love living in Texas!
We are so crazy about the weather down here! No more shoveling snow for us! HA! The sunshine is just gorgeous and we are determined to spend as much time outdoors as possible.
The kids spend a ton of time in our backyard climbing our play fort, riding their bikes, going for walks, exploring parks, and as often as possible at the lake and beach.
All of my children love to spend time outside. That makes my mommy heart so happy as I was an outdoor kind of girl growing up. I am a firm believer that being outside is an essential part of childhood.
That being said… What about those pesky mosquitos and the Zika virus that has been talked about?
Mosquitos LOVE my kids and I! I mean… they really, really love us! I don't know why, but my kids and I seem to attract mosquitos more than the average person.
It's mosquito season down here in Texas most of the year and I took to the internet to find out what I could do to prevent mosquitos from eating my kids and I ALIVE. I found quite a LOT of information and more importantly learned about the Zika Virus.
Are you like me and heard a few mentions of the Zika Virus, but really don't know what it was or what the risk is? I did some research and here are some answers to the questions I had.
Is it really a problem?
Yes. You should be concerned about mosquitos and the potential that they carry the Zika Virus.
Thankfully, the reported cases have been fewer this year, but we aren't out of mosquito season yet here in Texas! All of the extra rain this year has caused concern about higher risks of mosquitos carrying the virus.
Year-round warm weather in many parts of Texas leads to a year-round mosquito season. Cold weather may limit mosquito activity, but the quick return of warm weather will mean a return of the mosquitos!
When you plan your trips for spring break and the summer, be sure to be aware of your destinations and the risk of the Zika virus.
If you vacation in a Zika hot spot, continue to use insect repellent for at least 21 days. If you have ben infected with Sika, this will prevent a mosquito from biting you and spreading the virus to your family and comunnity.
Can you only get Zika from a mosquito bite?
No. In some cases, it can be spread through blood transfusion and most concerning, it can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy which can lead to serious birth defects.
You can learn more information HERE.
Here are Simple Steps to Prevent Mosquito Bites & the Zika Virus
1. Wear EPA – approved insect repellent
2. Keep your screens in good repair and don't leave any doors open allowing mosquitos in your home.
3. Cover up your body as much as possible. Wear long sleeve clothing and pants.
4. Look for standing water around your home. Drain standing water or treat with larvicide.
Examples: gutters, pet water bowls, kiddie pools, plant pots, kids outdoor toys, etc…
5. Use mosquito nets to protect infants younger than two months when outdoors.
For more information on how to avoid Zika and protect yourself and family from mosquito bites visit HERE.
If you are pregnant, you should take extra caution to protect yourself and visit this site for additional resources and recommendations. Serious birth defects can occur to a baby born affected by the Zika virus.
This post is not meant to scare you! I am not hiding doors with my kids. We are still outside for hours at a time, pretty much every day of the week.
I am implementing these simple steps to prevent mosquito bites & the Zika Virus with my family.
The kids and I went through the backyard and dumped out water that had collected in the toy bins and sand toys, we have insect repellents right by the back door so we don't forget to spray everyone, and I am working on making sure they keep their shirts on while playing!
My boys love being shirtless in the backyard! HAHAHA!
My favorite way to learn and educate is through videos.
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59327 Private Charles Phillip Cosgrove – Wellington Infantry Regiment
Charles Phillip Cosgrave was born in Napier on the 28th April 1888 the eldest of three sons born to Catherine and James Cosgrove[i].
Charles was raised in Napier but moved, for employment to Wellington where on the 28th November 1916 he married Christina Elizabeth Sutherland[ii]. The couple moved out to live in Pukerua Bay near Porirua.
On the 17th March 1917 Charles Phillip Cosgrove was selected in the 6th Military Ballot for military service.[iii] The numbers of voluntary enlistments did not meet the numbers required for the Reinforcements so the ballot was used to draw 4812 men to fill the 1203 vacancies. The ratio of four men to each ballot was required due to the numbers of men
not meeting the increased medical requirements.
On the 7th May 1917 Charles Phillip Cosgrove was examined at Trentham and while there are notes about his heart and suffering dyspepsia the doctor noted:
I have examined this recruit and fine that he does not present any of the causes of rejecting specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
I consider him fit for service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in and beyond New Zealand.
Fit A
Interestingly in later military documents it notes that Charles had been called up in September 1916 but had been
rejected because of incorrect heart function.
59327 Private Cosgrove entered military camp on the 27th June 1917 his next of kin is noted as Mrs C E Cosgrove (wife)
C/- Mrs Scott, Pukerua Bay via Paekakariki. Charles is listed as working as a Clerk for the New Zealand Government
Printing Office. Following basic training Private Cosgrove left for overseas service on the 14th August 1917 as part of B Company, 29th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry.
59327 Private Cosgrove arrived in Glasgow on the 2nd October 1917 and was trained to the Sling Military Training Camp. Training at Sling was brief and Private Cosgrove was shipped to France three weeks later. In France Private Cosgrove underwent more intensive training for six weeks before being posted to 17th (Ruahine) Company, 3rd Battalion,
Wellington Infantry Regiment 'In the Field' on the 19th December 1917. Private Cosgrove and the Ruahine Company had
a White Christmas in the front lines of the Ruetel Sector with very cold temperatures and snow showers.
In the New Year the 3rd Battalion Head Quarters was moved to Hoograaf. On the 18th January 1918 the Wellington-West Coast, Hawkes Bay and Ruahine Companies moved to Busseboom for work with the 3rd Canadian Tunnellers. At Busseboom the men were in splendid quarters and the work they were engaged on was mainly tunnelling, the building of shelters in support and reserve lines.[iv]
It was while the Ruahine Company, 3rd Battalion, Wellington Regiment was in Busseboom, Belgium when Private Cosgrove on the 19th January 1918 was admitted to the No3 Field Ambulance with scalding to his right leg. The accident is recorded as accidental and while on duty and that Private Cosgrove was not to blame. Private Cosgrove was moved to the No2 Canadian General Hospital and then the No2 Australian General Hospital prior to being evacuated to England on the 24th January 1918 to the Lewisham Military Hospital.
At the Lewisham Military Hospital the issue of Private Cosgrove's heart condition were of more concern that the now
healed foot scalding. Private Cosgrove remained at Lewisham Military Hospital until March 1918 and was then transferred to the No 1 NZ General Hospital at Brockenhurst. Private Cosgrove was considered by a medical board at Brockenhurst
on the 31st March 1918 and it was determined that his heart was irregular and dilated and the condition had been aggravated while on military service. The recommendation was to discharge Private Cosgrove as P.U. (permanently unfit).
On the 14th June 1918 Private Cosgrove was boared on the NZ Hospital Ship Maheno and returned to New Zealand with 392 service personnel. Following his arrival in New Zealand Private Cosgrove was assessed at Wellington on the 13th August 1918 and it was confirmed that he should be discharge.
59327 Private Charles Phillip Cosgrove was, on 8th September 1918, formally discharged from the NZEF ' no longer physically fit for war service D A H.'[v]
Charles Phillip Cosgrove returned to his wife in Pukerua Bay but by 1923 they had moved to Wellington where Charles' campaign medals were delivered.
Charles Phillip Cosgrove died on the 5th June 1944, Christina Elizabeth Cosgrove in 1950.[vi]
DAH is 'Disordered Action of the Heart' otherwise known as 'Soldier's Heart' or 'Effort Syndrome' and was thought to result from a combination of over exertion, mental stress and fatigue, also in this case a condition aggravated by war service.
68154 Private Thomas Peter Cosgrove
83365 Private John Joseph Cosgrove
Paperspast Online
The Wellington Regiment 1914-1919: NZETC.Victoria.ac.na
[i] NZ BDM
[ii] Archway Archives New Zealand Military Files: 59327 Private Charles Phillip Cosgrove
[iii] Sixth Ballot, 17th April 1917, Evening Post
[iv] The Wellington Regiment 1914-1919:
[v] Archway Archives New Zealand Military Files: 59327 Private Charles Phillip Cosgrove
[vi] NZ BDM
NZ Hospital Ship Mahone off Sinclair Heads, Wellington


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How does an old man get arrested?
Here's the story. I joined 30-some folks in front of a highrise building housing offices of Carefirst in Baltimore's Canton community. Our collective brightened up a damp, drab October 29th at lunch hour. Marching and chanting slogans like "Patients, not profits!," "Singlepayer now!," "Everybody in, nobody out!," we weren't welcome. Front doors of this public building were locked so we couldn't enter.
Later, a group of four walked to the back entrance to confront a Carefirst spokesperson while others continued marching in front.
Heading the small delegation of four was Kevin Zeese, executive director of Prosperity Agenda, US. He organized our little adventure locally for the national group called Mobilization for Healthcare for All. So far there have been 26 sit-ins in 23 cities across the country. 138 arrests have occurred while over 200 people willingly risked arrests. Dr. Margaret Flowers, a staunch Medicare for all activist, accompanied Zeese. She suspended her pediatrics practice to work on this cause full-time. Her sparkling personality and intense dedication has inspired many to to work toward a single-payer medical system. Dr. Eric Naumberg, a pediatrician from Columbia, went with Zeese and Margaret. Eric, a quiet, compassionate man, is single-minded about single-payer. He contends that too much of his time and energy trying to be a healer has been sucked away by fighting with insurance companies over denial of necessary treatments. Rounding out the little group was Maryland State Delegate Jill Carter (D-Baltimore). They demanded of the insurance spokesperson an end to insurance abuse and immediate approval of all doctor recommended treatment.
On returning to us, Zeese reported the Carefist response: "He told us to send it in writing and we'll consider it."
My silent response, "Fat chance!"
Four of us then decided to risk arrest. The plan was for our entire bunch to fill the spacious lobby in the back. However, as we approached the entrance, a rushing tide of Baltimore police, ran for the doors to block our way. In the excitement, Margaret and Eric, along with a Millersville teacher, Patricia Courtney, slipped in and sat down. A policeman and I, simultaneously, spied an unattended door. The race was on. This creaky-kneed old body got there first. Huffing and puffing, I fell on the floor with the others.
When asked to leave, we smiled politely but refused. Officers seemed reluctant to arrest, except the young stud that I beat. Of course, they did their duty. We really tried to be dignified as they marched us to the awaiting paddywagon, but it's tough to do with handcuffs on. On the ride to Central Booking, we tried to laugh about our situation. Don't know how the others felt, but I was a bit queasy anticipating this new and mysterious experience in my life.
Why submit ourselves to this degrading aggravation? Let me recount only a few of a myriad of well-known reasons:
Health insurance injustices should raise everyone's blood pressure to dangerous levels. We should want to buck the political-corporate establishment that shames our country now. If that doesn't arouse frustration and anger, you need to be resuscitated.
Here's an example of bypassing the present madness. One of my sons lost his medical coverage because the small construction company he works for could no longer afford to carry it. He is an excellent interior house painter and drywall installer.
His teeth became painfully infected. They began to rot, loosen and fall out. He couldn't afford to get them fixed. On Craigslist he found a dentist who was willing to trade dental work for painting the walls in his house. So, the dentist got a great paint job, and my son got a new set of choppers and a healed mouth.
A young father I met just this week recounted his CareFirst story to me. When his daughter was born, his wife's water broke earlier than expected. He rushed her to the hospital. His doctor found no pulse in his wife's tummy. Something was terribly wrong! An emergency caesarian section was performed. The baby's umbilical cord was positioned so that it cut the flow of blood and life giving oxygen. The doctor's quick and heroic action saved her life.
There seemed no reason the deny payment for great medical treatment. Ah, but the insurance company manufactured one. They denied payment on grounds that the young dad did not seek a second opinion! Took him a while, but he did pay cash for the life of his now-healthy, vibrant 4-year-old daughter.
Back to our arrest story.
Central Booking was very busy that day. Eric and I waited in a long line of handcuffed men. Margaret and Patty were processed in another area.
When we finally got in the door, the first person we were required to talk to was a nurse. She carefully took our vital signs and asked us about our general health. Next we were shuffled to a physician's assistant who grilled us thoroughly on our entire medical histories. Finally, we faced an extensive review of what we had revealed earlier.
Can you see the irony?
We protested for a Medicare for all system with no pay for treatment. Going to jail gets you exactly what we have been fighting for! Any incoming inmate with any kind of medical problem can count on a whole team of medical experts to give the full spectrum of needed care.
Eric and I were put in a small, crowded, smelly and very cold holding cell to await a hearing. Our younger cellmates were fascinated and questioned us eagerly about why we were among them. Despite being bored, detoxing, miserable and cold, this mixed-race bunch of so-called "bad guys" coexisted peacefully. No nasty name-calling and no fights. Complaining was directed at people outside the cell. Surprisingly, we became a quasi-impermanent family.
Everyone, other than we two old guys, was arrested for drug offenses. If marijuana were legalized, we would have had the miserable place to ourselves.
It took approximately seven hours to get our hearing with the Court Commissioner. When we rose to leave, many of our young brothers stood up, slapped hands and wished us luck.
The Commissioner quickly set our trial date and released us on our own recog. That's "recognizance" to those of you not educated in a jail cell.
After picking our belongings confiscated by police, we were greeted by the smiling face of Kevin Zeese. We found out he had called several times to track our progress through processing. Thank you Kevin!
Would I do this again? Yes if the cause was righteous.
Did I learn anything? Yes, that we are all One Family, and we ought to take care of each other.
Charles Loubert is a retired counseling psychologist and mediator who has written two unpublished books.
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When Howard Koda asked me to present his lifetime achievement award, I was delighted. He is an old pal and we have collaborated on many projects over the years. In writing my speech, I focused on noteworthy Koda quotes, of which there are many:
On his own shyness:
"When I sit with friends in New York and listen to their banter, I always feel like a eunuch because I don't have the edge they have. I was raised in Hawaii where there are no threats and no natural predators."
On Diana Vreeland:
"With Mrs. Vreeland you had this grand and ambitious personality. There are people who still channel her. I'm not one of them. I'm an observer. An academic, very boring."
Harold is, of course anything but boring. When I recall the extraordinary exhibits which this allegedly boring person has created, my mind reels. I am fortunate to have seen all of them. Literally.
There are too many to mention, but here are a few favorites:
At FIT: Fashion and Surrealism; Plaid; Jocks and Nerds; Three Women.
At the Met: Chanel, McQueen—Savage Beauty; Poiret; Jacqueline Kennedy—The White House Years; Dangerous Liaisons; Schiaparelli and Prada—Impossible Conversations; Goddess; Punk—Chaos to Couture; Charles James; y mas y mas.
Harold—humble Harold—will be the first to tell you that these were all collaborative projects. Harold is, in fact, an avid collaborator, and his knack for finding fabulous people with whom to collaborate—Diana Vreeland, Richard Martin, Andrew Bolton, and of course Anna Wintour.
When pressed to describe his contribution to the world of fashion and costume Harold said, "My real interest is as a sales person. I am selling culture."
Harold insists that his goal has always been "to invent alternative approaches in order to expand the demographic." Harold is a working class boy from Hawaii whose mission has always been to deconstruct the elitism of high fashion and bring costume, history, and style to the widest possible audience.
Based on the endless lines of visitors at the Met —to mention nothing of the global frenzy surrounding the Met costume ball—I would say he has achieved his goal.
Please join us in offering congratulations to Harold Koda on his years of service to the fashion industry.


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"We know the ropes!"Certified: 2003
Bosun's chair with decent control is one of the most common types of equipment employed by the window cleaning trade.
A bosun's chair or boatswain's chair is a device used to suspend a person from a rope to perform work aloft. It is distinguished from a climbing harness by the inclusion of a more or less rigid seat, providing more comfort than even the best-padded straps for long-term use. In exchange, the bosun's chair does not allow the freedom of movement necessary for climbing, and the occupant is generally hoisted or lowered into place using the rope alone.
Some bosun's chairs consist of little more than a short plank and a suitable set of ropes to suspend it from; these are usually used with a separate harness in case the user should slip off the plank. Other bosun's chairs, particularly the type commonly carried on yachts for masthead repair, incorporate more straps so that the wearer cannot fall out, though they still include a rigid or semi-rigid seat.
As well as on ships and boats where they originated, bosun's chairs are also used for working at height on buildings and other structures. In commercial window cleaning, the term 'bosun's chair' is used for other devices suspended from rope and equipped with seatboards, such as controlled descent apparatus (CDAs). However, CDAs cannot be raised and lowered like a true bosun's chair, and can be used for descent only.


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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Best Comic- Illogical Comix 8 by Thomas Toye
Best Non-Comic- Sad People Sex by Heather Benjamin
Best Serialized Comic- Night Business by Ben Marra
Best Anthology- Dimensions edited by Ze San San
Best Graphic Novel- Plastic Farm vol. 1 by Rafer Roberts
Stupidest Comic- Dugout Phunnies by Jon Goff and David Jablow
Honorable Mentions- F.U.K.M. by Peter Lazarski and Mike Turzanski
Do It Yourself Doodler by David Jablow
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Nice, nice, nice. I rarely drink Mosel but this one was exceptional. It was extremely enjoyable for both me and my wife.
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Gewürztraminer's direct and obvious charm has made it a popular varietal in almost every corner of the wine world. Ex...
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I have been lurking for the past few months but have decided to be a contributor in 2015. My interest is in California Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa, Sonoma and Paso Robles-Blends), Washington Cab Sav & Merlot and some daily drinkers from Chile and Argentina. I have visited Napa, Sonoma and Paso a few times in the past 5 years but look forward to co... Read More
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Season: 5
Air Date: 5/22/01
Buffy's third season finale, which saw the gang concluding the "High School Is Hell" allegory by literally blowing up Sunnydale High is great, but for this list we had to settle on the bleak fifth season ender, "The Gift."
For once, the eponymous vampire slayer (Sarah Michelle Gellar) does not survive a battle unscathed. The prima donna god Glory has just opened a portal to her realm, and the only way to close it is by spilling Buffy's sister Dawn's (Michelle Trachtenberg) blood. After a particularly rough season that saw her experience her boyfriend's departure, her mother's sudden death, and exhaustion from trying to keep Dawn safe, Buffy ends her pain for the world and her sister's sake by jumping into the portal herself. The Summers girls' bleed the same, and the sacrificial act effectively closes the dimensional tear, but renders Buffy lifeless too.
Thanks to network disputes, this was very nearly the end (the series jumped ship from The WB to UPN to air the final two seasons), and what a somber series finale it would've been, with a final shot displaying Buffy's headstone. The dark episode is also noteworthy for Giles' quiet, cold-blooded murder of Glory's human host. After five years of demon-fighting at great personal cost, everyone finds themselves contemplating dark choices and facing grim realities, a theme continued in the series infamously bleak sixth season.


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Following in the wake of the AOL restructuring, AOL-owned blog consolidation and AOL-owned blog shutdown, it has now been confirmed that the rumors and then confirmed death of Joystiq were a bit premature.
Ben Gilbert, a former senior reporter at Joystiq who moved on to gaming coverage for the web magazine Engadget, wrote a blog entry on February 3rd, 2015 confirming that Joystiq would be reborn at Engadget. This new venture has been titled "Joystiq X Engadget."
Gilbert elaborated on Joystiq X Engadget's new role saying that it would be "dedicated solely to gaming coverage. Not game coverage, but gaming coverage" This new endeavor from the folks at Engadget would avoid reporting on video game-related press releases, game trailers and previews "based on carefully scripted PR events". He defines this as basic game coverage while the Joystiq X Engadget would focus on gaming coverage or "the intersection of life and games: how the medium impacts us as human beings."
This definition of "gaming coverage" is a bit vague. However, Ben Gilbert follows this up with a story about a "family dinner" hosted by Alexander Sliwinski every year after PAX East wherein friends come together and eat, have fun and play video games. It's this togetherness that Gilbert attributes to his definition of gaming coverage.
Gaming coverage is not the only future focus for Joystiq X Engadget. According to the linked article, Engadget is seeking to expand into the video side of gaming through Twitch. Boasting a Twitch follower count of over seven thousand people, Joystiq x Engadget is planning on expanding the offerings of the current Joystiq Twitch channel to accommodate their first Twitch-based show.
Joystiq X Engadget is also going continue offering reviews, but the reviews will be short and devoid of scores.
As for the old blog's offerings, the news and features will carry over and be regular additions to Joystiq X Engadget along with the Jessica Conditt, a former writer for Joystiq.
What do you think? Will the new "Joystiq X Engadget" live up to the hype or is its future already uncertain?


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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Terrestrial plant and animal life was in its evolutionary infancy and most of the planet's biota was aquatic. Unlike today, vertebrates occupied a relatively lowly position in the food chain, which was dominated by large predatory invertebrates. To compensate for this, early vertebrates often had hard, bony armour covering all or part of their bodies. In Tremataspis this armour was confined to the head, which was completely encased in bone - the animal peered out at a hostile world through a hole on top of its head, the biological equivalent of a view-port in a tank. It's this head shield that gets preserved in the fossil record - if you click on the photo, you can see the view port and imagine a small pair of eyes staring out at you (OK, maybe not the last bit, unless you have a very overactive imagination). On the underside is a small mouth that has no jaws - Tremataspis and its relatives diverged from the "main" path of vertebrate evolution before jaws evolved (from modified gill arches). It is, to our eyes, a deeply weird animal. But it's also a distant relative of ours - part of our (very extended) family tree.
We'd like to use Tremataspis to help show visitors that the world of 420 million years ago was a very different place, as part of the wider story of our changing planet that will be told by the new fossil galleries at the Peabody. And this is a great fossil of Tremataspis. The problem is that it's tiny - not much bigger than my thumbnail. Viewed quickly, it looks - dare I whisper it? - a little unimpressive. When we were first evaluating fossils for the exhibit, working from photos, we discarded all of the Silurian vertebrates as being unworthy of display. It was only when I went back into the collections to look at the fossils myself that I realized just how stunning this little guy is. The challenge is how to get people to appreciate this when Tremataspis has to share a gallery with multi-ton bruisers like Apatosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops.
It's one of the many paradoxes of paleontology that some of the most important material we have is also some of the least impressive to look at. It's easy for the public to understand why someone could spend a lifetime studying T. rex; it's less easy to understand why another paleontologist might spend decades sieving the sediment from around a T. rex in search of microscopic mammal teeth. But I'm guessing that for many paleontologists, the discovery of the first Cretaceous primate would far exceed the importance of another tyrannosaur. Well, I'd think it was more important. The old maxim that size isn't everything is never so true as when it's applied to paleontology and this is another message that we'd like to get across through our displays.
Historically, museums have adopted various strategies to try to get the public interested in visually unimpressive specimens. Models are one possible solution; artwork another. But one needs to be careful. As a child, I was convinced that the Natural History Museum in London was the owner of a stuffed dodo. As I later discovered, of course, the "dodo" was actually a Rowland Ward model made from plaster and goose feathers. The actual "most complete dodo," which resides in Oxford, is an infinitely more important specimen and very moving - when, after some years working there, I finally got to hold the skull with its withered skin and feather stubs I had a "moment" - a rare occurrence for me (as the regular reader will know, I tend to take a very unemotive view of the material I look after). We did eventually add a model (and a composite skeleton) to the Oxford exhibit, but the more I look back on this, the more I wonder whether we didn't end up disrespecting the actual specimen.
One solution that we've discussed is to treat these tiny fossils like the jewels they are - use a combination of spotlighting and a tiny specimen in a large case to draw the visitor in. Another is to use a bigger fossil as a hook. Placing Tremataspis alongside an 8 foot long predatory arthropod from the same period makes a powerful statement about a world that was so different that our distant ancestors were menaced by something that today we'd probably make into Thermidor.
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My very overactive imagination suggested something more along the lines of a red Cylon eye moving side to side. It's a gorgeous little fossil though, hope you manage to display it!ReplyDelete
I think spotlighting would be helpful, but I think having a large arthropod nearby would be better at drawing people in (and it would add more invertebrates to the museum). I think having a large arthropod next to a tiny fish may also help people think about how things really were for our ancestors.ReplyDelete
Find me that arthropod fossil, Jess, and it's in there....ReplyDelete
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