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Every year at the Tour de France debate seems to rage over whether the first week's crashes are the worst the race has ever seen. This stage was up there with other notorious days Angers in 2003 and Valenciennes in 1994, but those were both sprint pileups. En route to Metz there were two vast chutes, the first 35km into the stage, the second and the worst 25km from the finish, caused, so one version had it, by a rider removing a cover from his shoe in the peloton and swerving at speed.
The day's medical bulletin listed 27 riders injured, but many more were being treated by their teams yesterday evening. Ten riders were taken to hospital after the stage for injuries ranging from loss consciousness to deep cuts and dislocations. The overall picture of the race altered too, with two outside hopes for overall victory, Frank Schleck and the Giro d'Italia winner Ryder Hesjedal losing significant time.
In the minutes after Peter Sagan had taken his third stage win in six days, outsprinting a bloodied André Greipel and a lead group reduced to only 61, the wounded pedalled stiffly through the crowd lining the barriers after the finish line, to warm applause. To name but a few: the climber Jean-Christophe Peraud, covered in plasters, Bauke Mollema of Holland, jersey ripped to shreds, shorts barely holding together over bloodied buttocks, Michele Scarponi, pointing stiffly at his hip, Borut Bozic of Slovenia, streams of blood running down his legs, Koen de Kort with a graze on his left leg six inches across, Dries Devenyns of Belgium, right calf black all over from who knew how many chainrings, Anthony Roux and Pierrick Fedrigo grass stains on their shoulders.
The pileup that had left the field in tatters came on a slightly descending country road as the Australian GreenEdge team were leading the field in pursuit of four escapees and it was, said David Millar, the worst crash he had ever seen. "It was terrifying, we were going at a good 60-70kph. Once it started happening we didn't even have a chance to really brake. I was lucky, I think, in that I was in the third wave. I started landing on guys, but bikes were hitting me, chain rings going up and over me and getting tangled up. I got bruises everywhere and I didn't notice this until 5km to go." 'This' was a cut that left his right arm covered in a spiders' web of dried blood.
In the confusion Mark Cavendish punctured, apparently having locked his back wheel up braking to avoid falling, meaning that the world champion was unable to contest the sprint with Sagan and Greipel. Bradley Wiggins's luck held, again, but it was a close call. "Five minutes before that crash happened Brad came right up to the front with Christian [Knees] and it was one of the best moves he's made so far," said the Sky boss Dave Brailsford. Sky's worst affected rider was the Australian Ritchie Porte, who fell three times, suffering cuts the third time he hit the deck.
Greipel had not been expecting to contest the sprint, having fallen heavily in the first big crash of the day, suffering cuts and bruises all over, and dislocating a shoulder. "It popped back in, but it was painful and he was struggling," said his manager Marc Sergeant. In the end, however, his leadout man Greg Henderson persuaded the German to go for it, and only Sagan's incredible final burst of power deprived him of a third stage win in three days.
As of Friday morning, all the nine riders in Millar's Garmin team apart from Hesjedal had hit the deck or been held up by pileups but the Canadian's crash left him with a large haematoma on his upper leg, and he lost 13min to plummet to 108th overall. The squad also lost Tom Danielson, who had been nursing a damaged shoulder before he fell again here, while the Belgian Johan Van Summeren was taken to hospital after the stage for x-rays.
Schleck dropped only 2min 9sec, but given that he is expected to lose time to Wiggins and Cadel Evans in the time trials, he could not afford to lose any time. On Saturday, with barely a pause for breath, and just enough time to slap on plasters and apply physio to whiplashed bodies, the climbing phase of the Tour starts. There could be a new face in the yellow jersey at the uphill finish if Fabian Cancellara stutters after seven days in the lead, and lying second Wiggins is in pole position.

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Ok I'm starting to compile my small group lesson plans and revamp them to fit first grade. Here is a sample of one of them. It is for words that have the beginning sound B. I plan on creating lots more just like this. It has everything here and ready to go. Make sure to copy, laminate and cut out: word cards, sentences, and yes/no cards. I hope you can find this helpful in your classroom. Please let me know if you and any ideas to make it better. Beginning sound B plan
Wow! I love this (especially the detailed lesson plan)! This will be perfect for the start of the new year! Thank you!
OMG! This is GREAT! Thank you much.. Are you planning on having a lesson for each letter?


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The increase in popularity of the Baby Birkin initially reflected growing demand for Hermès bags in Asian markets, where women tend to be relatively smaller in stature. For many, the other Birkin bag sizes were too large for their frame, and too heavy to carry. Subsequently, handbag designers began to produce "mini" bags, which spurred demand for the 25cm Birkins and Kellys worldwide.
As result, Hermès has increased production of the 25cm. That said, the supply is still not equal to the demand, which is why Baby Birkins sell for a substantial premium over retail in the secondary market. Furthermore, Hermès does not produce the same colors and or leathers in all sizes. There are more Baby Birkins found in swift leather—a smooth skin that shows colors vibrantly, but tends to not maintain its shape well in larger bags. Also, not all colors are produced in all sizes. Rose Sakura and Rose Azalea are two popular hues that cannot be found in the 35cm and are rare finds in the 30cm. Birkins in Togo, Clemence and Epsom leathers are more prevalent in the 30cm and 35cm sizes than the 25cm.
Baby Birkins are not for every woman. They look disproportionate on those who are tall and stately. The elegance is lost, and is replaced by a sense of "bad taste."
Many women still prefer the 30cm and 35cm Hermès Birkin sizes, especially for everyday wear. These sizes are perfect for work, a luncheon, or out to dinner. They are similar in popularity to tote bags in that they have the room to carry all the essentials needed for business and travel. Additionally, they can be carried in hand or on the forearm. The Baby Birkin can only be held in hand.
While the 30cm is a good size for most women, there remains a large base of Hermès lovers who prefer the size of the 35cm Birkin. For them, it is the original, the classic. Other sizes may fall in and out of popularity, but the 35cm Birkin is timeless.
Each Birkin bag size has its advantages and the choice depends on stature and lifestyle. Many Hermès collectors include all sizes in their collections. For us, an ideal collection might include a dark colored 25cm Birkin in crocodile or alligator for formal use, one or more bright color Birkins in 30cm and some classic neutral colors in 35cm.


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Witnesses say the first shots were fired by security forces trying to disperse the protesters and they were joined by plain-clothed men who fired on the demonstrators with Kalashnikovs from the roofs of nearby houses....The violent attack on demonstrators, who have been protesting the rule of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, is not the first, but it is the most deadly in recent weeks in this country which fought a bloody civil war in the 1990s. The opposition is a disparate group of Islamists, socialists, Houthi, tribalists, and southern secessionists who seek a return to the days when South Yemen ruled itself. Al Qaeda has pledged support to the opposition, but has not been welcomed by the latter.
"They shot people in the back of the head as they were running away," said Mohammed al-Jamil, an Indian doctor treating the wounded. "Whoever did this wanted these people to die."
Just a week ago, the U.S. gave strong support to a supposed "reform" initiative proposed by Saleh (emphasis added):
"The idea of the president's downfall is not a real solution to the country's woes," U.S. Ambassador Gerald Feierstein said in an interview with the state daily al-Syasiah....The Saleh government's lies about protecting protesters has been met by the truth of many dead. Xinhua is reporting this morning 41 dead, including a child, and more than 200 wounded.
Meanwhile, EU called for all Yemeni political parties to positively respond to the Thursday's reform initiative of President Saleh, urging them to engage in an open and constructive dialogue....
The government said that while security forces are busy protecting the protests, al-Qaida wing on Friday gunned down four more policemen on a patrol vehicle in southeast province of Hadramout, bringing the death toll of security and army personnel targeted by the terrorist group to 20 since Feb. 11.
US President Barack Obama's top anti-terror advisor John Brennan on Friday called Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh to welcome his pledge to devolve power and urged the opposition to support the plan.
This blood is partly on the hands of U.S. and EU leaders who are propping up a murderous, corrupt dictator -- including by drone assassinations -- while claiming the mantle of justice while attacking another dictator in Libya. The main difference? Libya has a lot of oil, while Yemen is running out of oil.
The cynicism of the Obama administration knows no bounds. Will the American press, which follows the rulers of America like a puppy dog, raise a fuss over this atrocity? Not while U.S. forces are operating in Yemen, and the administration screams about terrorists. While Al Qaeda is present in Yemen, the vast majority of the protesters have legitimate grievances, if not at times at odds with each other, as the opposition is quite fractious.
So while the eyes of the world are on Libya and the Japanese nuclear reactors, U.S. ally Saleh is given the green light to shoot protesters down in the street.
Where is the conscience of this country? Has militarism and fear completely taken hold so that, as I imagine the Pentagon and intelligence community believe at this point, the U.S. Executive Branch can do whatever they want, that there are no real consequences?
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The year ending 30th June 2018 focused on cultivating gratitude, with the theme for this year's Annual Report taken from Robert Emmonds (2010) "Why gratitude is good". Gratitude can have transformative effects on people's lives and that of organizations.
The year ending 30th June 2017 was one of celebration as Parklands Albury Wodonga marked its 20th anniversary.
The year ending 30th June 2016 has been one of listening and responding. Parklands has expanded the ways in which it hears and seeks to understand the community it serves. As a result, it has prioritised and explored new ways to engage with our community and business partners.
The year ending June 2014 was one of celebrating innovation. These celebrations ranged from informal gatherings to prestigious Awards gala dinners in Melbourne and Albury.
The year ending 30th June 2015 was one of abundance. By this we mean the diversity of partner organisations and individuals with whom Parklands Albury Wodonga worked and the volume of collective outputs and outcomes.
Our "Inclusivity Policy" - a year of listening...
The year ending 30th June 2013 was focused on inclusivity. Parklands Albury Wodonga actively engaged a diverse cross section of the community and stakeholders in all aspects of planning, implementation and review. New partnerships were initiated to specifically include more marginalised and isolated community members and groups.
The year ending 30th June 2012 was focused on sustainability, which we see as the important process of building inclusive and resilient communities.
The breaking of the ten year drought...meant that the year ending 30th June 2011 was one of significant growth in plants, projects and workloads.
Parklands continued to achieve significant outcomes, through our continued focus on "lots of people all doing a little"…. Parklands Albury Wodonga seeks to provide leadership and continue to make a real difference through a "partnership culture", where partnerships are integral to how work gets accomplished and community connections are made.
A year of looking forward… The past year has been has been a year of moving on as we literally moved our offices and strategically, as we worked to secure a more diversified role as land and recreation managers working with the regional community.
A year of creativity… as a reduced number of staff have worked alongside our regional community to manage more land than ever before, with the most diversified sources of funding in our 12 year history.
A regional parkland system compared to a localised system...
Parklands are predominantly about managing bush parks on a regional level and the benefits of a regional parkland system as compared to a localised system has many advantages.


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When managing bookmarks in Firefox, if you want to change the name, link, or other information for a particular bookmark, you normally have to go through a multi-step process: select the bookmark, choose "Properties", choose the tab you want, edit a field, and finally click "OK".
The Flat Bookmark Editing streamlines this process by providing access to all the bookmark detail fields in one flat view, right inside the Bookmarks Organizer. Changing a field is now simple: select the bookmark and edit a field. Your change will be saved when you close the window or move on to another bookmark, or you can tap "Enter" to save your change immediately.
The Properties panel that this add-on puts in the Bookmarks Organizer can be temporarily hidden using the "Properties" toggle in the "View" menu.
The "up" and "down" arrow keys change the current bookmark selection, even when you're editing a field. When combined with "tab" and "shift-tab" for moving between fields, you can rapidy adjust several bookmarks without reaching for the mouse.
Flat Bookmark Editing 0.8.1 is for Firefox 2.0
Flat Bookmark Editing 0.7.5 is packaged for use only with Firefox 1.4 through 1.6a1.
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Fix missing iTunes album art with bliss
June 08, 2010 in album art by Dan GravellIf you're an iTunes user, you may find that iTunes does not show album art for all of your music. A reason for this is that iTunes sources album art exclusively from the iTunes store. If your music isn't featured in the iTunes store, iTunes won't find the art. This is common for rarer releases, older releases, cover mounted CDs or bootlegs. It also affects music publishers who have not signed a deal with Apple, whether small (independent musicicans) or not so small (The Beatles!).
If album art is missing in iTunes, you need to either insert it manually (here's how) or use software like bliss to find the art and insert it for you. Here's a walkthrough of the latter.
Right click on all the selected albums and choose 'Get Info'.
Don't click any of the check boxes - just click 'OK'.
And finally we have our album art!
It's important to note that bliss hasn't read the album art inside iTunes; bliss only reads the music files themselves, and the folders in which mp3s are stored. This means, when you "Get Info", the new art overwrites the art in iTunes.
In the future, I'd like to streamline some of this in bliss. For instance, the latter stages where all of the albums are selected and you choose 'Get Info' could be avoided if bliss instructed iTunes it has updated the music files and to re-fetch the album art from the music files. If you want to see this kind of functionality, make a suggestion on the UserVoice pages.
That is how to use bliss to fix missing album art in iTunes.


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|.........take care til next time.....Chookyblue.........
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
floods and fires.........
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have had ABC24 on ALL day, the news is badReplyDelete
We are hearing about the devastaion here as well. Horrid, horrid news.ReplyDelete
It's not looking good on the mainland.ReplyDelete
Dreadful for everyone. Haven't heard from Jenny or Karyn for a while, hope they are okay, also Tereasa as she is quite close to Brisbane. Heard from Teresa earlier.ReplyDelete
I've been watching it all day too Chooky ... just so sad. We're ok here, high and dry, but others aren't and it's just awful :o(.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous11 January 2011 at 19:11
I am in Brissie and some areas are already being evacuated. We are blessed that we are elevated, but have some low lying roads. It is stressful travelling to work, only to try and decide when to make the dash home just in case. The devastation in Toowoomba and the Lockyer valley has left us all completely gobsmacked. They keep talking about the 1974 floods, but I don't ever remember them talking about a land tsunami like Toowoomba's happening anywhere else in Australia. Don't know how your favourite store, Thread and Ginger, is coping either.ReplyDelete
It's just awful, isn't it. The fires are quite south from where we are, but it's such a nasty thing...deliberately lit, they are saying :(ReplyDelete
I rang to order my Stitch-a-long book from Thread and Ginger earlier today, and while it is raining, they are ok for now.
- Anonymous11 January 2011 at 19:53
It is so terrible. At least I've had some awesome company while watching the bad news!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous11 January 2011 at 19:54
I've been watching news in horror this evening, and have been so close to tears for most that time. I wish all affected a safe journey through this disaster.ReplyDelete
It's a land of extremes that's for sure.ReplyDelete
it has been a terrible week for those affected by the fire and then the floods, what is Mother Nature up to?ReplyDelete
So glad you are safe where you are. It is quite unbelievable to watch on the news, and it is so hard to imagine what the devastation must be like.ReplyDelete
I am hoping you stay safe and comfy....ReplyDelete
I have been at work all day when I got home I watch the news how sad to see all that water washing away homes and cars and taking lives. I have got family in Brisband I do hope that they will be fine.ReplyDelete
It's just heartbreaking! We're in floods here, but they are no where near as massive or devastating as the South of Queensland. All we can do is pray that the rain will stop soon, that everyone will be found safe, and that there will be no more loss of life.ReplyDelete
......and doesn't it rip at your heart strings???? Praying that all stay safe and well.ReplyDelete
sugary hugs
Wendy X :O)
It must be very hard for you to watch. Thanks for checking in and letting us know that you are safe.ReplyDelete
We have been watching it over here and its heartbreaking.ReplyDelete
I've been wondering about you. Hard to believe we're bone-dry here.ReplyDelete
Stay safe.
Have seen some of the coverage here. My thoughts are with all those who are suffering in this flood/fire. Stay safe.ReplyDelete
From The Netherlands we follow you with the floods and fires, it's awful.ReplyDelete
No words for it......
So far my son and his family in Toowoomba are safe but its just devastating all over the place.ReplyDelete
So glad to know that you are ok. Sending up prayers for your countrymen....ReplyDelete
It is such a sad time...ReplyDelete
So hard to watch it all.
Glad you're safe and will continue keeping friends and family in our thoughts and prayers, with breath held. xx
So very sad. My thoughts are with your country,hope Mother Nature soon calms down.ReplyDelete
We've been watching every day, too. It's so sad.. I'm glad you're safe, Chookie. My thoughts and prayers are with your country.ReplyDelete
Donna,I'm near you and near Australia with my thought.ciao ciaoReplyDelete
I have heard about all the floods over there too...it sounds horrible here, but I have not heard of fires...glad you're safe and my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you over there.ReplyDelete
It's just heartbreaking...our thoughts and prayers are with those affected.ReplyDelete
It has just been devastating-glad you are safeReplyDelete
Glad all is well lwith you did wonder when the water left Queensland for NSW ...its awful isnt it I am getting some things together for a lady who is having a baby girl very shortly they lost everything in the floods including her other 2 children I cant begin to imagine how she is coping at this time just hoping that a show of love from strangers helps her in some wayReplyDelete


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Next Discover Burien After Hours is at Westwood Ridge Showroom Wed.
Discover Burien will be holding its next monthly After Hours Networking Event at the Westwood Ridge Community Showroom this Wednesday night, Sept. 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
There will be Refreshments and Door Prizes.
"Please feel free to bring a friend or colleague and enjoy some casual networking," reads an announcement.
The Westwood Ridge Community Showroom is located at 19655 1st Ave South, Suite 102 (map below).
Northwest Community Living Burien, Washington 16 Brand New Homes:
Spacious, light-filled homes designed to fit your family's active, modern Northwest lifestyle.
Relaxed, spacious, fresh, and designed for living, Westwood Ridge in Burien offers the perfect setting for the active, modern Northwest lifestyle. Enjoy the privacy, beauty, and luxury of an established neighborhood with convenient access to the amenities, services, and activities of a major metropolitan area. Just 10 minutes from downtown Seattle, Westwood Ridge homes are set on large, level lots with generous back yards and surrounded by the luscious green beauty of mature trees that can only be found in the Pacific Northwest.


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Have you ever heard of Influenster? If not, it is a free community of educated consumers who enjoying giving their opinions about products. Every few months, Influenster invites it's most active members to receive a VoxBox full of complimentary products to use and review. All you have to do in return? Use your social media to share your opinion about the products you received!
I was lucky enough to receive the latest #InfluensterVox – the #JollyVoxBox!
Puffs Ultra Soft & Strong To Go Tissue Pack: $0.49/single pack
~ I love how these tissues are soft and perfect for cold and flu season! I find that tissues usually this soft have lotions and perfumes, but these actually have neither! They are perfect to keep in your purse, diaper bag, or car!
NYC New York Color HD Color Trio Eye Shadow: $2.99
I've been a long time fan of NYC makeup. Can't beat it for the price! I was in the market for some new eye shadow too, I was hoping Santa would bring me some! I got pretty lucky to have found this trio right in my VoxBox! The eyeshadow is very lightweight and blends perfectly together!
Rimmel London NEW Show Off Lip Lacquer: $5.49 – $5.99
Rimmel London is another go-to brand for me. I have never tried any of their lip products though and this lip lacquer is brand new. The color is very intense and rich, so after applying I found I needed to blot A LOT before I found the shade that was perfect for my tastes. Once I found it though, I really enjoy it. I find that it stays shiny and applied for a long lasting color as well. It's available in 14 shades.
Skinny Cow Candy: $3.99/box, $1.09/single bar or pouch
You can't beat Skinny Cow candies. Especially this time of the year when the calories just seem to be packing on. Each candy pouch is around 110 to 130 calories, so you never feel like you have been over indulgent! I received the Peanut Butter Cremes, which were a new flavor of their's for me to try and I couldn't believe how tasty they were! My son loved them too! Check out my Pinterest board for lots of great recipe ideas!
Ducklings Mini Rolls: $2-$3
Craft tape is all the rage these days in the craft world and it's something new to me. These Ducklings Mini Rolls are perfect for repairs or crafts. They are easy to tear by your hand and they conform to even the most uneven surfaces!
|Wearing my "Long Beach Sands" NYC New York Color HD Color Trio Eye Shadow & my Rimmel London NEW Show Off Lip Lacquer in Aurora


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For people on the brink of losing it all, cash can be a lifesaver.
That's according to a study published in the August 2016 issue of Science, which found giving the near-homeless roughly $1,000 in "emergency cash" substantially reduced the chances they would end up on the street — over both the short and long term.
Researchers from the University of Notre Dame, who carried out the study, say the findings provide an important insight for helping millions of people remain dignified, independent members of society.
"Policymakers and housing experts have long debated how best to address the persistent problem of homelessness in the United States," James Sullivan, Notre Dame economist and study co-author, said in a statement. "Our study shows that not only do targeted prevention programs work, but they also can save the community money."
Each year, cities spend tens of thousands of dollars to keep homeless people alive. In New York City, where there are more than 62,000 homeless people, the city spends millions each year to put them up in publicly-funded hotel rooms and offer health-related services.
The new study explores what happens when cities invest in prevention rather than treatment. Sullivan and his colleagues explored the impact of financial assistance for 4,500 people and families in Chicago who called the Homelessness Prevention Call Center between 2010 and 2012.
The HPCC is a hotline people can call if they feel they're right on the brink of becoming homeless and need emergency cash. Though many qualify, not all will receive funding, due to the HPCC's limited resources.
Sullivan and his team compared outcomes for people who received money from the HPCC — an average of around $1,000 — and those who did not, despite qualifying for it. Researchers found people who received money were 88% less likely to become homeless in three months and 76% less likely in six months. Even over a two-year period, people were less likely to end up on the street.
The findings seem to reinforce what other research has found — namely, that people in poverty seem to be keenly aware how extra money could improve their circumstances. That outcome has been found repeatedly in developing countries throughout Africa, though the data on low-income pockets of the US is still pretty light.
However, there is plenty of evidence that giving the homeless a place to live improves their wellbeing and longer-term outcomes. In Utah, for instance, chronic homelessness has been nearly eradicated— mostly because the state decided to give people houses.
"If you want to end homelessness, you put people in housing," Gordon Walker, the director of the state Housing and Community Development Division, told The Washington Post. "This is relatively simple."
The latest data from the Notre Dame Study suggests poverty works exactly the same way.


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My English Summer Bath Milk Collection
Vintage vanity
Product Description
There's nothing nicer than finding time in your busy schedule, spent bouncing between work and your thriving social life, to run a nice hot bath. Adding deliciously scented treats and revelling in the aromas given off from the steamy air. It can make you feel like a real lady of leisure!
This charming box of bath milks are vintage-inspired and carefully made by hand to ensure they are to the highest standards.
Open up the delightful brown paper packagings which boast exquisite pictures of anything from the romantic Eiffel Tower, to an angelic cherub innocently posing. Adorned with feathers, string or ribbons to suit the design, simply pour the silky, soothing liquid into your bath and soften your skin while getting lost in the nostalgic scents.
All wrapped up in a discreet brown cardboard box with a post card-style sticker on the top, the wonderful experience this box gives you lasts from first sight until you pull the bath plug.
About My English Summer:
Built upon the belief that 'me' time, spent enjoying hot baths and indulging in pamper sessions, should not be a once-monthly occurrence, My English Summer hand-make every beautiful product to the highest of standards. From bath and shower soak for men to butters and eye gels for women, they believe life's little luxuries are of great importance. Not only do they want their lovingly-made products to serve a purpose, they strive to make the enjoyment of using them as beautiful as possible too.
With trends heading in a vintage direction, and the emphasis of hand-made, wholesome products within the cosmetic industry, the brand is keeping up with fashions through great attention to detail, making them unique and, therefore, a great gift idea.
Contents: 4 bath milk powders
Please note: The products contain fragrance oil which can irritate sensitive skin, so please check the ingredients before using them.
Care instructions: The oil content may make your bath slippery.
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You know the iPad is helpful, but you may not know how much help it can give you. The only thing standing in your way is the right information, as your iPad is a great resource. Read on for some helpful tips and advice to get the most out of your iPad every day.
Don't be fooled into thinking that iPads are only useful if you are into gaming or entertainment. There is really an application for anything you can possibly imagine. This includes home organization apps like personal budgets as well as recipe books, calculators, and anything else you can possibly imagine.
The percentage of battery you have left is rarely accurate. You can turn this feature off by going to the general tab in your settings and tapping on usage. You will then be able to turn off the battery percentage feature. Your iPad will display a battery with a certain level of power without calculating a percentage.
Do you hate only being able to preview two lines of your new emails? If so, you can change this option. Go to Settings, Mail, and Preview. If you select five lines, you will be able to get a good idea of what your emails are about before you open them. This way, you can view more of the brydgeair keyboards (https://www.smore.com/rfypp-ipad-keyboard-brydgeair-rocks) email, speeding up your skim-through process.
If you have young children who will be using your iPad, you might want to restrict their access to mature content. Even by accident, it is easy for a child to access an inappropriate website unless you do this. Simply go to your settings, and then click on general. There you will find "enable restrictions." Tap on this and you will find a list of restrictions that you can select from.
Are you annoyed by the battery charge display? If, so you can turn it off. Go to Settings. Select General and next locate Usage. Access the Usage menu and turn off the display for battery percentage.
Put a screen protector on your iPad. It does not interfere with the visibility of the display. The screen protector protects your iPad from oils and dirt from your fingers. It is great way to prevent your screen from permanent scratches. If the protector is scratched, it can be easily replace.
Use the available space on your dock. It comes with four things on it, but it can hold two additional items. Simply push on an icon until you see it wiggle around and then pull it to your dock. Do this for anything that you use very often, as having it readily accessible makes your life easier.
When using your iPad as a camera, you can easily change the focus and light meter with just a tap. Simply tap the subject of the photo and the iPad will automatically adjust to bring the brydgeair keyboards subject in focus. This also adjusts the light meter to the area around the subject giving you a great photo.
Screenshots are not hard to take on your iPad. Just press the home and sleep buttons simultaneously. The screenshot will be taken, and you can look at it from the photo area of your iPad.
Take advantage of free apps for your iPad. Although there are a number of sites that offer apps at reasonable prices, there are also those that give them to you for free. Be sure to check the reputability of the site you download from and read the fine print. You should have no problem getting nearly everything you need at no cost.
As was stated before, iPads can be used by anyone once they are armed with the proper information. Don't let your iPad overwhelm you; rather, stay informed with articles like this one and others. Apply these tips to your use and you will start to be a great iPad user.


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It's been a turbulent few months for me, and poor Mr. Blog has suffered. I'm sorry blog, it's not you, it's me!
There are some definite reasons though, not least of which is the illness that kept me away from Freakangels for 3 weeks! I feel I owe a bit of an explanation for this, as it wasn't a straight forward flu or cold, and for round-about reasons I wasn't actually physically ill whilst I was taking the break.
Firstly, it wasn't anything to do with San Deigo, I wasn't there at all and the interlude message was just a joke about how contagious con-disease is. What really happened though? A few months ago I had a couple of random dizzy spells, the third of which was quite alarming: I felt light headed, sort of disembodied, my limbs were tingling and my heart was pounding. I phoned NHS Direct, and they thought the symptoms were serious enough to send an ambulance. After a good few hours in A&E, growing more and more anxious as various tests were done, I was eventually sent home and told that nothing was wrong. When I did get home though, I felt terrible: I could barely eat, my bowels were going crazy, I couldn't sleep, and when I did drift off, I'd wake up suddenly at about 3.00am with the same symptoms that took me into hospital. I felt weak and miserable – sitting down to work literally gave me the shakes (not great when trying to draw). After seeing a number of local GPs it was established that I was suffering from panic attacks and the effects of extreme anxiety.
This was hard to deal with – I'd never had a panic attack in my life, and it all came on so suddenly. Apparently it was brought on by stress, and made worse by the medical worries that I had developed after being taken to A&E. It took over a week for my symptoms to settle down, but as I learned to cope with the panic attacks, and (more importantly) accept that that's what they really were, I started to feel more normal. The doctor strongly recommended that I take as long as possible off work to help reduce my background levels of stress.
This is the first time in my life that I've suffered from something that might be seen as a mind to body problem rather than a body to mind one, and it's very disconcerting. Panic attacks, (unlike my previously casual understanding of them) are not just someone getting in a twist because they can't cope with a situation, they're a frightening altered state of perception that can turn on without warning when our natural flight-or-fight responses are triggered in the absence of physical danger. The only way to cope with them is to recognise them for what they are (extremely hard when you're in the middle of one convinced you're having a stroke or something), breathe slowly and shallowly to bring your blood-CO2 levels back up to normal, and remind yourself that what you're feeling isn't life-threatening. The only way to stop them from happening in the first place is to remove the feelings of stress and anxiety that cause them, which again is no easy task.
So, this is why I had a three week break! I was literally trying to calm myself down, but smack bang in the middle of this break was SETIcon, a convention that (as anyone who reads my blog would know) I had been looking forward to for months! I had to talk carefully with my doctor about whether it was wise to go whilst trying to recover, but in the end he recommended that I attend. It was something that would lift my mood, and one of the few things I still felt excited about (I'd slumped into a bit of a depression after all these events). I went in the end, and I'm incredibly glad I did! Despite a tough time on the plane and some problems adjusting to the new time-zone, I had an incredible time. It really boosted my mood, and since my recovery has to mostly happen in the mind, that was invaluable.
I want to write a separate entry on the con itself soon, but before I do I felt that this was a necessary precursor. It was awkward being at a convention for personal pleasure whilst on medical leave: I felt truly guilty, like a kid faking a cold so they can play video games instead of go to school. I hope this explains the circumstances.
It's now good month or so back into the FA schedule, I'm feeling a lot better. I haven't had a panic attack for weeks, and I'm not feeling so anxious any more. I've enrolled in a course for managing medical anxiety to help reduce what worry remains, and I'm trying to strip down my workload and focus on just Freakangels plus one or two manageable things on the side. Before my hospital visit, it had got to the point where I had a huge list of projects I was engaged in, and I think the whole episode was brought on by a massive deadline collision coming just a week before SETIcon. I hadn't given myself a day off for months and looking back, I'm amazed I was managing it all and staying sane. There's certainly no way I could have managed it all without Kate's help (both on Freakangels, and in general).
It's also been announced by Warren that Freakangels will be ending on volume 6, and I think this helps too. Even with a project as engaging and high profile as Freakangels, it's daunting not knowing when it will end. Having a definite goal to work towards will make the weekly deadlines look more friendly and purposeful.
Well, with that all said, I've got a large stack of things I want to write about, so time and stress-levels allowing, I'll be posting more entries soon! Hope there are still a couple of people round to read them! XD


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Robust and Reliable Appliance Connection - Glow Wire Connectors included
Connection of electrical appliances is still mainly made by screw connectors. However, connectors with facilities for push-in conductors are becoming more popular, as are plug connectors, and have become an integral part of our product range.
Special requirements for each connection are robustness and reliability of contacts. Sensitive and valuable appliances such as automatic coffee machines, heating and air condition devices, washing machines, etc. should be protected by additionally providing the current conductor with a fuse link.
The standard for household appliances EN60335-1 makes high demands on the connector, with glow wire test compliance often needed. This applies to appliances and devices that are permanently connected to the mains power supply and, that are not constantly supervised. These are among others, cooling units, flow-type heaters and drink dispensers. Adels-Contact was the first manufacturer who complied with the standard with their range of halogen-free and RoHS-compliant terminal blocks and connectors. Now, the glow wire product range is designed to be used in a wide range of applications.


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Suspended Net Turns A Stuffy Library Into A Reading Playground [Pics]
The Reading Net by Playoffice creates a separate space for children to read and play.
The Reading Net by Spanish design firm Playoffice can be assembled in any home library and creates a separate "level" for children to play, read, and basically have fun.
The design of the space encourages reading and lets kids have fun in their home library.
Playoffice is a creative studio that designs spaces suitable for kids, and according to the studio's website, the Reading Net is their solution to making a traditional family library into an appealing place for children.


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Jennie Neumann was last seen as The Fox in the World Premiere of The Little Prince with Theatre Calgary. She reprised her role for a two night concert event starring Hugh Grant as the Narrator with the Abu Dhabi Arts Festival.
Jennie is a two time Jessie Award nominee, having been nominated for her turn as the Sour Kangaroo with Carousel Theatre's Seussical the Musical as well as Significant Artistic Achievement for And World Goes 'Round.
Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, music surrounded her at a very young age. Her family was privileged to many a living-room concert and reenactment of classic musicals. While in school, she completed her I.S.T.D. Imperial Advanced Modern, Ballet and Tap with Honours, and received a Ballet Scholarship from Surrey Festival of Arts. She is proud to be a member of the inaugural class of Capilano University's Musical Theatre Program, graduating with Honours. While in school, she appeared on the television show Making It Big as a dancer.
Jennie made her professional debut as the back end of a dancing cow and a Hollywood Blonde in the Arts Club's production of Gypsy. That year she received the Ovation Award for "Outstanding Female Gypsy" and the Grace Macdonald Award for Most Promising Dancer. More recently she's been showing off her range starring as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray(Ovation Nomination), Natalie Goodman in Next to Normal and Eponine in Les Miserables(Ovation Nomination).
She has not only performed in, but also co-produced the critically acclaimed productions of And The World Goes 'Round, Songs For a New World and The Marvelous Wonderettes.
She is a proud member of Canadian Actor's Equity.


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French politicians are considering stamping a health warning on photographs of models which are digitally enhanced to fight the warped images that women have of their bodies. According to the politicians, "These images can make people believe in a reality that often does not exist"
Evidently, the French prefers to do thing au naturel. Just ask President Sarkozy, who instead of digitally altering his height, prefers to have shorter staff standing behind him as he gives speeches.


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You're sitting at home and considering what to watch. What's the first thing that comes to mind? A horror movie? A zombie movie? A Norwegian zombie movie? A Norwegian Nazi zombie movie? Well, that's what you've got on your hands with 'Dead Snow'. Granted, back in the hay day of the 70's zombie films, one of the most popular sub-genre's was the Nazi zombie movie. I mean, who doesn't want to see some zombies killed? Espcially if they're Nazi's! You'll find that with some limited seraching, you can find a lot of "classics" out there to absorb. You will need a little bit of spare time to watch them all, but it'll be worth it. 'Dead Snow' is the first time I've seen anyone delve back into this genre, since it was popular. It's been re-vamped for a modern audience, but it's for the best.
It starts out simple enough with some younger folks in a cabin in the woods. You then hear about a legend of a Nazi miliatary outfit who was on the lamb from prosecution after stealing all of the gold and precious items from the town. Shortly after, they disappeared. Slowly, over time, they became less of a reality and more of a boogeyman story of sorts. The young folks are warned that it might not be the best idea to stay in the area, due to the legeng, but they stay anyway. Soon.... they're over run by Nazi zombies! Go figure. The rest of the time is spent fighting for their lives.
One thing to keep in mind before you watch this film, is that the zombies aren't your typical zombie fare. They don't shamble, they don't lack intelligence and they don't avoid the use of weapons. These aren't your grandmother's zombies. However, if you can get over that fact, you'll really find this to be a very enjoyable film. It's fun, it's campy, it's bloody and it's way over the top! A real gem of a movie, in the rough.
All in all, a solid 4 out of 5 star movie. Also, a welcome one that is trying to revitalize a long lost sub-genre. It's made it fresh and new again. Something all the jaded zombie lovers out there can get behind. It's also an extremely fun movie, which pays homage to all of it's predecessors. There's not a previous zombie movie out there that doesn't get a little bit of a tip of the hat. That just makes 'Dead Snow', all that much better. It almost reminds me a bit of 'Dead Alive', but not quite as bloody. My suggestion to you? Check your brain at the door, rent this little slice of heaven and enjoy. It's just that simple. A great little movie, that I think qualifies as a masterpiece in it's sub-genre.If you enjoy this movie, check out: 'Shockwaves', 'Oasis of the Zombies' and 'Evil Dead 2'


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A Love Story in 2 Parts: Matthew 27:11-28:10- Easter SundayApril 19, 2017
I chose these passages to be read this morning because it is important for us to sit with the story of the crucifixion before we can really appreciate the story of the resurrection. We don't have a Good Friday observance here at Oxford Circle, and unless you've been intentional about reading through the story of Jesus' betrayal, arrest, trials, crucifixion, and burial, it can feel like we go from the Last Supper and Jesus washing his disciples' feet straight to the joy of the resurrection. We just skip over all the traumatic stuff in the middle. But Pastor Steve asked a very important question in his sermon last week. He asked "Can we still shout "Hosanna" when darkness covers our world? Can you still stand in solidarity with the Jesus Movement when you realize that our Savior is not the Savior who you expected, but the Savior who is executed?" You see if we don't sit with the fact that Jesus was executed in a brutal manner and was dead from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning, we can never fully appreciate the fact that on Sunday morning he came out of the grave and lives forever, the firstborn from the dead. We need to know that Jesus understands suffering and death, that He experienced that Himself, so that we can know He is with us in our own experiences of suffering and death.
The story of the Last Supper through to the Resurrection is one that is very personal. Throughout the series of events Jesus is experienced by people. It's a story in which everyone who was there was a participant. At the Last Supper, Jesus washed his disciples' feet. We did that on Thursday night right in this room. As I was washing Natalie's feet, I thought about what her journey in life had been and where her feet had taken her and where they will take her in the future and I found myself praying a prayer of blessing for her as I washed and dried her feet.
It made me realize that Jesus quite possibly was having similar thoughts as he washed the feet of his disciples. Where would these feet take them in the days, months, and years ahead? Maybe he was praying that these feet would be firm and steadfast in continuing to follow him even after he returned to heaven. It's personal. He's touching their feet, washing away the dirt and stinky stuff, feeling the callouses, maybe even getting nicked by ragged toenails. And when he comes to Peter, he gets resistance. Peter doesn't want the Lord to wash his dirty, nasty feet. He feels it's beneath Jesus. He's denying Jesus access. But Jesus says, "If you don't let me do this, if you deny me access to this part of yourself, you have no part with me." It's personal. Jesus loves us so much that he wants access to everything in our lives.
The second event at the Last Supper is when Jesus broke the bread and blessed the cup and said, "this is my body broken for you and my blood which is poured out for your sins." Again, this is personal. He's offering himself to his disciples. They need to have access to all of him in order to have eternal life. This is the new covenant, the new relationship we have with God through Jesus: a personal experience of him that is intimate and in which He is granted access to all the bits of our lives and we are granted access to him. This experience of the Last Supper wasn't just for the disciples who were there. It was recorded and passed on and is remembered every time we celebrate communion. We take part in these events.
When Jesus goes to Gethsemane, he asks his disciples to stay awake and pray but they fail to do that. Every time he comes back from praying alone, they are asleep and he has to wake them up. Jesus is in agony in the garden. He's wrestling with the very will of God. He doesn't want to go through what is ahead. We often think of him not wanting to go through the physical pain of crucifixion, but I think he also was in agony because of the people he loved who would go through all this with him. Judas would betray him and then regret it to such an extent that he would commit suicide. Was Jesus praying for Judas, as he washed his feet, that even now these feet would turn from the path of destruction? Peter would deny 3 times that he knew Jesus. Did Jesus pray that Peter's feet would stand firm through the days to come? All the rest of the disciples ran away. Did Jesus pray that their feet would bring them back and they would stick together in their despair and fear? In the garden he needed his disciples to be praying for him that he would stay firm, but they couldn't keep awake.
We know from John's gospel that Jesus prayed for each one of us on the night he was betrayed. In John 17:20-21 Jesus prayed "My prayer is not for them alone (meaning his disciples). I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message (that's us), that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me." We are in the garden with Jesus, in his heart and mind as he prayed.
Luke tells the story of Peter denying 3 times that he knew Jesus. He is the only gospel writer to include the detail that, after the 3rd denial, when the rooster crowed, Jesus turned and looked at Peter. That's personal. Jesus knew when he heard the rooster crowing, that Peter had denied him 3 times. What was the expression on his face? What was he trying to convey to Peter in that look? I seriously doubt it was an "I told you so" look. It's not just Peter that Jesus is looking at though. It is also us because each one of us has failed Jesus at one time or another. We've failed to be faithful. We've failed to pray. We've failed to love others. We've failed to extend grace to others. We are weak and we give in to our sinful nature. Jesus still looks at us. He doesn't turn his face away from us. I believe that is what his look conveyed to Peter. I still love you.
When Jesus was before Pilate, Pilate asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Is that your own idea, or did others talk to you about me?" He's asking Pilate, "What do you think? Am I the king of the Jews? Who do you think I am?" Instead of answering charges, as someone would do if they were standing before a judge, Jesus engages Pilate in a debate. He's giving Pilate the opportunity to come to know him. This is personal. Jesus isn't trying to defend himself but rather to open Pilate's eyes to his own need. What is Jesus saying to each one of us? Who do we think he is?
As Jesus was being taken to the place of crucifixion, after being beaten and mocked, and having a crown of thorns put on his head, they met a man named Simon from Cyrene which is in Northern Africa, and they forced him to carry Jesus' cross. This is personal. Simon was just going about his business when he got caught up in Jesus' crucifixion. But perhaps through this experience he became a believer. Mark names him as the father of Alexander and Rufus, people known in the early church. Simon is not the only one to be affected by the crucifixion. The centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus exclaimed at his death "Surely he was the Son of God." Here we have the first proclamation that the crucified Jesus is the Son of God and it comes from the mouths of the Romans who carried out his execution. This is personal. These men had carried out crucifixions before but they had never experienced anyone like Jesus. He cried out to God to forgive them, even after they had tortured and mocked him, and nailed him to the cross. He promised the thief beside him that he would be in paradise. He refused to curse those who cursed him, even as he hung in agony on the cross. He looked after his mother from the cross, telling his disciple to take care of her. Even as he was dying Jesus loved the people around him and invited them to love him back. This is personal.
I keep saying this is personal because each one of us needs to find ourselves in this story. We need to realize that this is about us. Jesus died for each one of us. Until we can accept that fact, we can never fully understand how much we are loved by God. It is our sin, mine and yours, that put Jesus on the cross. We often say that Jesus died for the sins of the world and that sounds like it's everyone else. We think Jesus died because of the evil structures and powers in the world. And he did. But Jesus also died for my sins. It's personal because I'm the one who put him on the cross. It's personal because each one of you are responsible for putting him on the cross. Until we can grasp this truth, we can never truly appreciate the miracle of the resurrection. Jesus died because of us and our sins. He took the punishment that should have been ours. "The wages of sin is death," says Paul. But instead of us dying, instead of me dying, "He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all", says the prophet Isaiah. This is personal. Jesus is dead because of me and because of you.
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If the story ended with us being responsible for the death of the Son of God, there wouldn't be much hope. Jesus didn't stay dead. How can the grave possibly contain the one who gives life? It's like oil and water. They just don't mix. Jesus is alive! And when he appears to the women, they grab hold of his feet. This could be a sign of honor and worship, but maybe it was as simple as they didn't want him to go away from them again. They were determined to hold on to him. In John's account of the resurrection, Jesus tells Mary Magdalene, "Don't hold on to me; for I have not yet returned to the Father." He couldn't stay with them forever. He had to go back to the Father. But before that, he appeared to the disciples many times. And he kept inviting them to experience him. He tells Thomas to touch his wounds and believe that he is really alive. Jesus eats breakfast with the disciples. He talks to them about the Kingdom of God. He encourages them to stay together. When we read about the conversations Jesus had with his followers, there is a sense of intimacy in them. He knows these people and he speaks to their individual fears and concerns.
In each incident that takes place after the resurrection, people refuse to believe until they see Jesus for themselves. The couple on the road to Emmaus didn't even recognize him as he talked with them. It wasn't until he blessed and broke the bread at dinner that their eyes were opened and they realized they had been with Jesus. The men didn't believe when the women told them Jesus was alive. Peter and John had to run to the tomb to see for themselves that his body was gone. But still Peter didn't believe until Jesus appeared to them as they hid behind locked doors. Thomas wasn't with them at the time and refused to believe until a week later when Jesus appeared again and said, "Here touch the wounds in my hands and feet. Put your hand into the wound in my side." Each person had to have their own experience with the risen Christ in order to fully believe that he is alive. This is personal.
Just as we need to find ourselves in the crucifixion story, so we need to find ourselves in the resurrection story. The resurrection is for us. Jesus died for us and Jesus came back to life for us. He said, "I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." This is personal. We have the same Father and the same God as Jesus. This is because of the New Covenant. We no longer have to live separated from God because of our sin. The price for our sin has been paid and now we can live in a new relationship with God. We have been given new life. "If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation: the old has gone, the new has come." Jesus is the firstborn from the dead and we are the ones who come after him.
What this means is that death no longer rules over our lives. Yes, we will die. But we will also live! We have eternal life even now. We can live in the power of the Holy Spirit and sin does not have to rule our lives any more. We can chose to live like Jesus and the Holy Spirit gives us the power to do that. And if we die, we are promised that we too, will be resurrected at the last day. Our physical bodies will be resurrected and we will live forever in the Kingdom of God. This is what we are celebrating today! Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. And those who die in Christ will live again. The resurrection is real and it is for me and it is for you.
In closing I want to read an Easter sermon by John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople in the late 4th century. Don't worry, it's short. Look for yourself in this reading.
"Is there anyone who is a devout lover of God? Let them enjoy this beautiful bright festival! Is there anyone who is a grateful servant? Let them rejoice and enter into the joy of their Lord! Are there any weary with fasting? Let them now receive their wages! If any have toiled from the first hour, let them receive their due reward; If any have come after the third hour, let him with gratitude join in the Feast! And he that arrived after the sixth hour, let him not doubt; for he too shall sustain no loss. And if any delayed until the ninth hour, let him not hesitate; but let him come too. And he who arrived only at the eleventh hour, let him not be afraid by reason of his delay. For the Lord is gracious and receives the last even as the first. He gives rest to him that comes at the eleventh hour, as well as to him that toiled from the first. To this one He gives, and upon another He bestows. He accepts the works as He greets the endeavor. The deed He honors and the intention He commends. Let us all enter into the joy of the Lord! First and last alike receive your reward; rich and poor, rejoice together! Sober and slothful, celebrate the day!
You that have kept the fast, and you that have not, rejoice today for the Table is richly laden! Feast royally on it, the calf is a fatted one. Let no one go away hungry. Partake, all, of the cup of faith. Enjoy all the riches of His goodness! Let no one grieve at his poverty, for the universal kingdom has been revealed. Let no one mourn that he has fallen again and again; for forgiveness has risen from the grave. Let no one fear death, for the Death of our Savior has set us free. He has destroyed it by enduring it. He destroyed Hades when He descended into it. He put it into an uproar even as it tasted of His flesh. Isaiah foretold this when he said, "You, O Hell, have been troubled by encountering Him below." Hell was in an uproar because it was done away with. It was in an uproar because it is mocked. It was in an uproar, for it is destroyed. It is in an uproar, for it is annihilated. It is in an uproar, for it is now made captive. Hell took a body, and discovered God. It took earth, and encountered Heaven. It took what it saw, and was overcome by what it did not see. O death, where is thy sting? O Hades, where is thy victory?
Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are annihilated! Christ is Risen, and the evil ones are cast down! Christ is Risen, and the angels rejoice! Christ is Risen, and life is liberated! Christ is Risen, and the tomb is emptied of its dead; for Christ having risen from the dead, is become the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep. To Him be Glory and Power forever and ever. Amen!"


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Graduate Scholarships
and Assistantships
Criminal Justice has two types of graduate awards:
Scholarships and Assistantships. There also are other scholarships and assistantships available through the Graduate School as well as information about tuition, fees, and student loans. Visit their web site for more information.
The Graduate Doc Schettler Scholarship
Ann Schettler Worth established this scholarship in memory of her father, Clarence G. "Doc" Schettler who was a pharmacist who owned Schettler Drugs in Sweetwater, Tennessee, and was a great believer in education. He was one of seven children of German immigrants. At age eighteen, he became the youngest person to successfully complete the pharmacy qualifying examination. He served in the military in Europe during World War I, and upon his return attended the University of Tennessee. Doc was instrumental in establishing the National Guard unit in Sweetwater, and faithfully served his country during World War II. His commitment to education inspired his two daughters and all of his grandchildren to attend and graduate from college. Doc's passing in 1981 was a great loss to his family, friends and community, but the fruits of his integrity, faithfulness, and commitment to education endure through his family and this scholarship program established in his memory.
This award has a maximum award of $3000 annually. It is given to a graduate student who has been accepted by the Graduate School unconditionally. The student must submit a departmental application. Scholarship renewal for a second year (only) is based on satisfactory progress toward degree completion. Preference will be given to students with a minimum undergraduate and/or a Graduate GPA of 3.0. Award to be determined by Departmental Scholarship Committee. Click here to download an application form. Scholarships are awarded each Spring for the following academic year. You may email the application or mail a hard copy. The deadline for Fall scholarships is March 1 (or the first Monday after for weekend dates) each year.
Graduate Assistantships
The Department has full time assistantships available through the Graduate School. Full-time awards include a stipend and full tuition waiver each semester. Recipients work in the Department twenty hours per week.
Graduate Assistantships consist of a monetary stipend plus a tuition and fee waiver. Assistantships facilitate graduate students in the prompt and successful completion of an advanced degree program and to provide work experience in a setting under the supervision of a faculty or administrative mentor. Duties may include assisting with undergraduate courses (i.e. proctor exams, record grades), library research, preparation of reports, gathering, organizing and analyzing data. Some assistants may be allowed to teach undergraduate courses in their second year of the program.
There are a limited number of these full and part-time merit-based assistantships and they are awarded on a competitive basis. The priority deadline for applying for a graduate assistantship is February 15, although in some instances awards may be awarded even if the deadline was missed (depending upon availability).
To be eligible for a graduate assistantship, a student must be fully admitted to the Criminal Justice program and be in good academic standing. To be awarded a full (versus part time) graduate assistantship, the student must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student taking at least nine semester hours of graduate course work. Full time assistants are assigned to work 20 hours per week. Part-time awards are sometimes available. In this case, students also can take up to nine-semester hours, but will receive only 6 hours of tuition remission and will be assigned to work 10 hours per week. Assistants usually are eligible for renewal for the second year upon successful progress and performance the first year. All students must maintain a 3.25 cumulative grade point average on all graduate courses taken at UTC to retain the assistantship.
For more information about applications, deadlines and other requirements, visit the Graduate School page.


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Second floor apartment
Two bedrooms
Fitted kitchen and bathroom
Spacious lounge
Secure Parking
Gas Central Heating
Easy access to the A1M
|Entrance Hall
|Living Area
|19'1" x 10'7" (5.82m x 3.23m)
|11'11" x 9'11" (3.63m x 3.02m)
|Bedroom One
|8'10" x 8'6" (2.69m x 2.59m)
|Bedroom Two
|9'6" x 8'10" (2.90m x 2.69m)
|Agent Note
|This property is a leasehold. The maintenance charge, ground rent and building insurance is approximately £883 per annum. These prices are subject to change.
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avs4x264mod v0.6.4 ( Fix my stupid fix )
Download links ( source codes are here):
MediaFire、GitHub、NMM Mirror
– Fix capability with high bit depth avs.
– Add parameter to customize x264 binary.
– Print full command line used by x264.
– Delete ugly blank space in command line, which was generated in v0.1 if "
--x264-binary" specified.
– Fix invalid x264 binary path when both avs4x264 and x264 binary is given by full path
– Add switch
-L as a short name of
--x264-binary, e.g.,
-L C:\x264.exe is equal to
--x264-binary C:\x264.exe.
– Directly output i422/i444 with AviSynth 2.6 new csp YV16/YV24. No forced ConvertToYV12 for these two csp any more. Thanks to SAPikachu.
– Display version and help info when run with no options.
– Improve capability with more styles of parameters in x264.
-L=x264 and
– Fix pipe error with YV12. This bug was introduced in v0.4.
– Do not add
--input-csp if already defined.
– Correct number of frames to be handled when
--frames is defined. Now you can specify frame numbers to be encoded without getting errors.
– Correct
--frames when used with
--seek, faster
--seek if no timecodes defined.
– Show more script information when opening avs.
– Add
"--seek-mode" paramters, and some minor bug fixes.
v0.6.3 :
– Fix crash on XP/Server 2003, thanks to maki_rxrz.
v0.6.4 :
– Made a mistake in my last "Fix crash on XP/Server 2003", details: here. Thanks for bug report.
Explanation on
"--seek-mode" ( string, "fast"/"safe", only affects how to deal with "--seek" )
– "fast" mode is similar to x264′s internal method of avs demuxer: skip frames until the frame
--seek indicates. However, when used with
--qpfile/--tcfile-in, it won't skip but add a "FreezeFrame(0, seek, seek)" to avs script to actually skip the process of those frames. I have to play this trick because x264 regards qpfile/tcfile-in as qpfiles/timecodes of input files, not output files, so the frame numbers of input piped raw ( can be only linearly seeked in x264 ) has to be left untouched.
– "safe" mode uses a safer but slower method: delivering every untouched frame to x264. When the process of frames before "
--seek" frame is heavy, the "useless" running time of processing those frames will be much longer than "fast" mode, but the result is safer for scripts like TDecimate(mode=3), which can only be seeked in a linear way.


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Unsung heroes A good time to reflect
One of the most prominent features of early Jamaican popular music has been the existence of the unsung heroes artistes who have made more than ordinary contributions, but have not been duly recognised or rewarded.
As we enter 2015, it is perhaps a good time to reflect on the contributions made by some of these early pioneers to the development of Jamaican music and, by extension, reggae.
Too long have Jamaican music authorities been laid-back in giving tangible rewards, albeit posthumously, to the pioneers who, in some cases, have gone a long way in creating the earliest impression to foreigners about Jamaica as a gifted musical paradise contributions which, to say the least, became important cornerstones on which Jamaicas musical popularity was built. We have to begin to realise that Jamaican popular music did not begin at Independence, but perhaps a decade earlier.
Long before Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Dennis Brown and others, there was Lord Flea, whose contribution cannot be described in lesser terms than limitless.
Flea, a flamboyant calypsonian singer and guitarist, created a first for Jamaica, when in 1957, he and his band, Lord Flea and his Calypsonians, featured in two full-length movies in the United States Calypso Joe and Bop girl Goes Calypso, thus becoming Jamaicas first international movie stars. Along with Harry Belafonte, Flea was credited with helping to start the calypso craze in the United States, with him endearing the hearts of music-oriented Americans, giving them a tantalising calypso glimpse of this little musical paradise.
Early performances
Flea, who was born Norman Byfield Thomas in the early 1930s, had very humble beginnings at Percy and Regent streets, a few metres west of the Kingston Public Hospital. He formed his first band in Back-o-wall, now a part of Tivoli Gardens, and later ventured into nightclub work. It was while performing at the Glass Bucket Club in Half-Way Tree, during the mid-1950s, that he was spotted by the American entrepreneur, Bill Saxon, who took him to Miami under a six-month contract. Flea already had under his belt a few vocal cuts for producers Alec Durie and Ken Khouri, and these he held dear to his heart, as he ventured on to foreign shores.
Flea, who insisted that his music was mento, again created history, when he was signed by the larger-than-life Capitol Records, who were eager to capitalise on the calypso craze fad. The union produced the album Swinging Calypsos, and included the popular cuts Shake Senora and Naughty Little Flea, from which Flea derived his stage name. He died from Hodgkins disease at about age 26.
Another of the unsung heroes was the Cuba-born Laurel Aitken, who moved with his parents to Jamaica at age 11 in 1938. After winning a Vere Johns Opportunity Knocks talent competition, he soon became obsessed with the smoothness of Nat King Cole and the boogie-woogie style of Louis Jordan. He also had a penchant for calypsos which he performed to visitors in Kingston Harbour on behalf of the Jamaica Tourist Board in the mid-1950s.
Aitken migrated to the United Kingdom in 1960 and continued his musical exploits there by masterfully dishing out some quality recordings that helped to popularise Jamaican ska. Playing a pivotal role, Aitken became the first Jamaican entertainer to expose Jamaicas ska to the outside world, and was rightly dubbed The Godfather of Ska. The release in the United Kingdom of his two-sided hits Little Sheila and Boogie in my Bones in 1958 was historic, with the former becoming the first Jamaican record to be released and distributed abroad on the new upstart label, Island Records, founded by the Jamaican-Englishman Chris Blackwell.
The mento era is deeply embedded in Jamaican music culture, holding pride of place as being Jamaicas most indigenous music form, by virtue of it being derived from the slave plantation system. Mento is also Jamaicas first commercially recorded music, yet the main exponents of the genre are seldom mentioned, never rewarded and remain relatively unknown.
Caught in the wrong
Count Lasher may perhaps be the best known because of the popularity of The talking parrot an amusing commentary on the dangers of infidelity in the presence of a parrot. Lasher was particularly perturbed as he related the episode:
I nearly lose my life in Spanish Town
through a talking parrot that was around.
At a married womans home I stole a chance.
The man came while we were in romance.
As he rushed in the house, the girl rushed out,
and in the heat of the excitement, the parrot shout,
Hey Danny a man inside
search well, be gone and hide.
Danny search all about,
for a fellow went inside, he aint come back out.
The duo of Alerth Bedasse and Everard Williams first performed as street singers who blocked roads in the vicinity of the Coronation Market, before Bedasse formed his Chins Calypso Sextet about 1953, releasing dozens of mento hits, mostly written by Williams, and which drove dance fans to the brink of hysteria.
Williams, a schoolteacher with extraordinary writing skills, penned dozens of songs about events and issues during the mento era for various artistes. Bedasse, with whom I had an interview in 2005, described him as a genius who could write a song in glowing poetry, about almost any event, in virtually no time. When a controversy developed concerning some of Williams suggestive lyrics, he was quick to react with Calypso Opinion:
Calypso must be important fe true,
that it throw some people in a stew.
Some say that the words are very rough,
while many say that its good enough.
Vere Johns, however, remains the most unsung Jamaican music hero of all times. He single-handedly, through his Opportunity Hour Talent Shows, unearthed such talents as Millie Small, John Holt, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Hortense Ellis, Alton Ellis, Derrick Harriott, The Blues Busters, Derrick Morgan, Lascelles Perkins, Bunny and Skully, Higgs and Wilson, Laurel Aitken, Wilfred Edwards, Jimmy Tucker, Girl Satchmo, Lloyd Parrow Clarke, Roy Richards, Rico Rodriguez and others, without any appropriate attendant reward.


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Click any of the links above to start looking at the various ways in which life takes manifest within the parish.


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Among Prolingua's objectives are:
We meet once a month alternately in Pretoria and Johannesburg. The Pretoria meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month in Room I-52 (Engineering building) at the Tshwane Municipality in Centurion. The Johannesburg meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month in Roodepoort at the Florida Campus of Unisa, in C Block (GJ Gerwel Building), Room 601.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
UPDATE: Corner Garden
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 10:58 PM
Labels: corner garden
UPDATE: Butterfly Garden
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 10:50 PM
Labels: butterfly garden
Sunday, May 27, 2007
5 Rules of Wicked Gardening
I've noticed that several blogs have listed their particular rules of gardening and it has made me think about what rules I have for myself. Here they are:
1. A garden should be interesting from when looking across the yard and when looking up close, butt in the dirt. This lily is a tiny treasure, hidden at the base of the butterfly bush in the butterfly garden. I missed it three times just walking by. It wasn't until I sat down to weed that I noticed it. To me, that is the difference between a landscaped area and a garden. A landscaped yard looks great from the street driving by, but a garden requires you to stop and look at it. I love taking someone in the garden and showing them everything they missed at first glance: the ginger blossoms under the elephant ears, the passion flower hidden by leaves, the canna shoots just appearing up from the dirt.
2. A gardener should learn the correct Latin names of all their plants, then promptly forget them. This ain't school, baby. Gardening should be fun. That said, I firmly believe in learning all the important things about your plants, and rarely plant anything that I haven't collected considerable information about. Does it do well in this area? What kind of water needs does it have? Do I know of anyone who has it their yard? What do ladies at the local nursery know about it? What is the buzz about this plant on the net? I'll learn all of the important stuff, just don't ask me to pronounce or even remember the Latin names.
3. Plants should be durable, and come back year after year. Perhaps I'm spoiled living in Florida, but I only want plants that don't die on me. They can die back in a frost, sure, but that sucker better have shoots coming back that following spring (that following week, ideally.) I have little patience for many annuals. A major accomplishment of mine this year was that I did my homework and all of the plants I planted in the butterfly garden came back. In my area, plants not only need to be cold hardy, they should be heat and draught tolerant too. This is where paying attention to commercial landscapes is helpful. If a plant thrives near a god-awful hot highway, chances are it will do okay in my yard.
4. Gardening is about sharing. Make cuttings and give them away. Share plants and information. Teach a future generation. Communicate with others about gardening online. This is a command to myself – I don't do nearly enough of any of it.
5. Disregard any and all gardening rules, including the ones I make up myself. Sometimes, this is the most important rule of all.
What gardening rules, tenets, or principles do you live by?
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 11:36 PM
Labels: Misc. Stuff
The Complusive Gardener
Gardeners, Plant and Nature lovers can join in every Sunday, visit As the Garden Grows for more information.
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 5:51 PM
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Mexican Petunia
Plants I Love
(AKA Plants That Don't Die on Me)
Mexican Petunias are considered invasive here in Florida, and in the last few years, it seems that they genuinely have been popping up everywhere; in landscape centers and nurseries, commercial landscapes, my neighbors' yards, etc. They have tall dark purplish stems, green lance shaped leaves and dark violet flowers. In my zone 9 climate, they die back in the winter, but when the weather starts to warm, the shoots pop up from the plant's strong root system. After several years, the plant can get down-right bushy. The web sites claim the best way to propagate the Mexican Petunia is by seed, but I have found it very easy to root from cuttings. It follows the tried and true rule: if the stem is square, it will be easy to root. I put it in a glass of water on the windowsill or put it in dirt with some toner. If fact, I don't recommend even buying this plant. You are almost certain to find someone in the neighborhood who will gladly give you a cutting. The gardener where I work gives me her trimmings when she prunes. These cuttings have populated most of the plants in my yard. From work to my yard 10 miles away – now that's invasive!
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 11:53 PM
The Butterflies Have Arrived!
It seems that out of nowhere, the butterflies have arrived in the butterfly garden. Last year I only saw the small orange Gulf Frillaries. This week I've started seeing several larger ones, like this one which I think is a Zebra Swallowtail. He hung out on the unruly lantana I was pruning most of the afternoon. My munchkin called him my Buddy.
"Momma! Look your Buddy came back!!"
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 9:51 PM
Labels: butterfly garden
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
GARDEN UPDATES: Butterfly Garden
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 10:05 PM
Labels: butterfly garden
Corner Garden
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 9:50 PM
Labels: corner garden, The Plan
Pool Garden
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 9:33 PM
Labels: Pool Garden
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
This absolutely one of my favorite plants and I hope that this picture illustrates why. This is a hidden ginger (Curcuma) and it looks so delicate and exotic. The great part about this plant is that it is hardy in this area. The plant dies back in the winter but pops back up in the spring with these gorgeous flowers. I haven't had any problem with disease, insects or watering. They are definitely hidden however. They are planted in the Shed Garden and you really have to hunt for them in the pictures.
More prominent are the spiky butterfly gingers (Hedychium coronarium). They didn't bloom last year, which I hear is not uncommon with this plant, but I hope to have some white orchid-like flowers this year. Shell ginger (Alpinia zerumbet) is a plant I've always wanted to try, and will probably will this year with plants behind the palm tree.
Hidden Ginger:Butterfly Ginger:
Shell Ginger:
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 10:18 PM
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Happy Mother's Day!!!
Here's what I got for my Mama for Mother's day. Its a green glazed pot with hot pink coleus like the ones from the corner garden and purple sweet potato vine from cuttings. Tip for anyone in an especially hot climate: always get glazed pots. They retain moisture because water can not evaporate through the pot like in terra cotas. They are more expensive, but they look SO much better and in the middle of summer it is nicer to water only once a day instead of twice!!
Green Thumb Sunday
Our Little Acre
The Gardener's Anonymous Blog
Down My Garden Path
In My Backyard
Gardeners, Plant and Nature lovers can join in every Sunday, visit As the Garden Grows for more information.
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 11:56 AM
Pictures from the Shed Garden
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 12:07 AM
Labels: shed garden
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 12:05 AM
Labels: butterfly garden
Saturday, May 12, 2007
The Palm Tree is Planted!
The palm tree is in! Finally. I added purple queen, sweet potato vine, and hot pink coleus. I was excited about it until I looked at the picture and it looked so plain. It needs some mid-size plants. I keep noticing the spiky butterfly ginger in the background and think I might try adding some of those. I also saw some Shell Ginger (Alpinia zerumbet) at the store, a plant I've always liked and would like to try. They reportedly grow to about 5 to 6 feet. It needs something. The original plan called for Canna 'Tropicana', but with the hot pink coleus and the orange begonia, I am beginning to think that red leaves would be too much. As for the coleus, it wasn't what I was thinking of when I went to the store today. I was intending on some impatiens or possibly some pentas, but they really don't hold up to full sun and this bed gets it, especially in the afternoon. Coleus isn't a huge favorite, primarily because it dies off in the winter and it just isn't didn't excite me. But when I was in the corner of the nursery, scanning over all the plants, squinting for a patch of hot pink, this plant caught my eye. I mean honestly – who can resist a plant with hot pink leaves? Not I dear sir, not I.
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 10:38 PM
Labels: corner garden, The Plan
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Sweet Potato Vine
Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie' & Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita'
Is anything more striking than dark purple plants and lime colored sweet potato vines covering a bed or flowing out of planters? Add pink begonias you have my favorite plant combo. The lime green vine brightens any corner and is pretty hard to kill. Large tubers make it pretty draught tolerant. I suppose they are edible, but I have ornamental varieties and I don't image they'd taste very good. They are very easy to propagate. I cut off a vine and put it water on my windowsill. After a few days they have several roots developing. They are so pretty with cut flowers. Six small plants for a $2.50 filled my whole yard and they come back year after year.
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 8:08 PM
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Okay Dokey, Smokey
I got the palm tree! I love it when a plan comes together! Inspired by my artistic ambitions, my honey got me a palm tree for an early Mother's Day present, way sooner then I expected to get one. Just goes to show you that if you put your dreams out into the universe, they will come back to you. My Mr. Monster looked hard for the right tree, (a Queen Palm) and he really hustled to get it before he had a stretch of 5 16hr days at work. So sweet!! I love him!!!
I won't be planting tonight though. Smoke from fires counties away is blanketing the area. You can see it a bit in the background, although this picture doesn't do justice to the smell or how yellow it makes everything look. There was so much ash over my car this morning that I had to walk around the house to make sure that it wasn't on fire. I truly expected to see flames from a neighbor's home. Unfortunately, we are in another drought and the only thing that will help is some much need rain. Hopefully it will come soon!!
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 7:26 PM
Labels: corner garden, The Plan
Sunday, May 6, 2007
The Plan
Here is the plan. This is for the southwest corner of the yard which has been up to this point been designed pretty half hearted. I've always wanted to do something Asian influenced, but I haven't had a clear direction. So while me and munchkin were drawing last night I decided to sketch up some plans. I'm really happy with how it turned out, especially since I'm not at all gifted at drawing. I think it clearly shows the direction I want to go with this garden.
Canna and Butterfly Bush Blooming Today
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 9:37 AM
Labels: butterfly garden
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 9:37 AM
Labels: Pool Garden
Friday, May 4, 2007
Purple Queen (Purple Heart)
Plants I Love (AKA The Plants that Don't Die on Me)
Below are helpful links to plants I've had success with in Central Florida and are growing in my garden currently.
Purple Queen (Purple Heart) – This plant is much maligned as an invasive. My honey hates it because it can get scraggily and finds its way into the pool. My parents have battled a patch growing in their yard for years. They finally laid brick over it as part of a patio and the purple shoots are poking through the cracks. But I love its deep purple foliage and how it takes the heat. Besides, there is absolutely no easier plant to propagate. Cut off a leaf with a good portion of stem, poke a hole in the ground with a pencil, stick the stem in it, and walk away. Done. Practically my definition of great plant.
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 10:37 PM
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Can't Help Myself
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 10:42 PM
Labels: butterfly garden
My intention for this blog has always been to be a "warts and all" depiction of a garden. So many sites and magazines have lush flowers, perfectly in bloom. Their gardens have fully matured, with not a blank spot to be seen. The only bugs are beneficial and a synthetic fertilizer is completely unheard of. You never see the weeds and the compost bins, the toys and the stray beer bottles (an essential gardener's tool) left about. These gardens aren't perfect. They are shot at calculated angles, cropped tight on beautiful flowers at the perfect time of year. They are beautiful, but have always felt a touch empty.
I wanted a garden that immediately provided a sense of place. You'd enter my blog and feel like you entered the garden. What is going that day is what you see. I want my pictures to be broad sweeps of the garden instead of tight shots of flowers. The problem is that the big pictures of the gardens, like this one of the butterfly garden, looks so disappointing. My fence is crooked, which I had never noticed before, and very plain. I can't see a single flower even though I know there are azaleas and passion flowers in there. The picture doesn't convey my feeling of the garden when I'm in it. The garden is pregnant with bud, full and right to the point of bursting with color and scent. The butterfly bush in the foreground looks raggedy, but has at least a hundred buds, just waiting burst with lilac like blooms. The lilies have sprouted, completely hidden. The lantana and the pentas obscured in the background. The picture just doesn't show what I see, a garden full of potential.
Posted by Wicked Gardener at 9:31 PM
Labels: butterfly garden
My Little Helper
Check out my little helper. The garden is finally coming alive. The banana trees and the crepe myrtle have leafed out, both cut down considerably after the frost. The bird of paradise even has new fronds.
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Media Release:
Kokua Kailua Hulihee Palace Concert and Village Stroll returns to Historic Kailua Village on Sunday, October 18 from 1pm until 6pm.
"People that come to Kokua Kailua are so happy they did," says event Chairperson Dorlene Kolina Chao. "I get positive comments after every event. People come with their entire family, even their pets, to enjoy the afternoon, take in the free concert at Hulihee Palace, shop and to just have a good time walking Alii Drive."
A behind-the-scenes volunteer committee works tirelessly assisting Chao with each Kokua Kailua. There are gift basket give-away items to collect and assemble, road closure permits to secure, participant applications to screen and booth assignments to create. The volunteers also help promote the event with flyers and advertisements.
"Its a lot of work, but it is so gratifying on event day to watch everyone enjoying themselves in beautiful Kailua Village that is is all worth it," Chao says. Kokua Kailua is seeking committee members and volunteers to help the event continue in to 2010. Contact Chao at 936-9202 if interested.
Kokua Kailua Hulihee Palace Concert and Village Stroll is sponsored by the Kailua Village Business Improvement District, the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, Destination Kona Coast, Kailua Village Merchants Association, Hulihee Palace and Pacific Radio Group. The program is designed to rally support for merchants and restaurants and to remind residents to shop, dine and buy local.
The next Kokua Kailua Hulihee Palace Concert and Village Stroll date is Sunday, November 15, 2009.
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