text:
Zendesk Support
- In Facebook child tickets, added a link pointing back to parent ticket.
- Reject calls when Radar service is down, and provide notification to user.
- No updates.
Zendesk Talk
- No updates this week.
- Resolved an issue where the Calls Accepted metric on the Dashboard Calls didn't include callback calls.
Zendesk Chat
- Added the ability to search History for chats that have an attributed goal conversion
- [BETA] Skills Based Routing: The Skill creation interface includes description and option to enable/disable skills.
- Fixed Lite accounts being able to edit Chat widget theme settings
- [BETA] Chat Apps: Fix for Chat Apps refreshing sporadically when multiple agents are viewing the same chat
Zendesk Chat BETA: beta.zopim.com
- [BETA] Introducing Emoji Picker on the Chat Panel. Interested accounts can sign up here.
- Display number of trial days left near the Buy Now button for Trial accounts and Upgrade Now for Lite Accounts
- Plan Recommendation Dialog also includes Conversion Tracking in the list of features supported for Advanced customers
- Added Quick Tips section in the Goals interface for Conversion Tracking
- [BETA] Skills-based Routing
- Chat Routing settings would be available in Settings>Routing directly instead of nested beneath Settings>Account
- Skills would be available in Settings>Routing
- Limit of 5 skills per agent imposed on the Agent/Profile
- Skills Landing Page
[BETA] Roles & Permissions
- Permission to Manage Departments has been grouped under Agent Management. This change will allow custom roles to add/remove agents from department but they cannot make any other changes to the department settings.
Introduced Permission for Chat Limit under Agent Management
Roles Landing Page
- Added Quick Tips section on Roles page
- Added functionality to disable existing custom roles when an account is downgraded from Premium.
- Fix for Goals to display ellipsis when the Goal Name or Description is too long
- Default widget theme will be selected theme (Simple) for new accounts
- Fixed stretched image issue for Goals Landing Page
- [BETA] Chat Apps: Agents will now see a Landing page with Admin-only restriction message on the top instead of 404 error seen earlier
- Agents can use Crtl + ~ to pick up more than 9 assigned chats.
- Fixed the issue in iOS Safari on mobile where the widget would cause the whole tab to freeze when the user taps on the Chat Button in Overlay Mode for certain websites
- [BETA] Roles & Permission: Internationalized the Action label in list of Roles as well as Permissions for Visitor Info and History in the Roles Settings
Zendesk Guide
- No updates this week.
- No changes this week.
Zendesk Support Mobile Apps
- Nothing new this week.
- Nothing this week.
Zendesk Apps Marketplace
- Smartlook
- Smartlook is a simple tool which records the screens of real users on your website. You can see what visitors clicked with their mouse, what they filled into a form field, where they spend most of their time, and how they browse through each page. Smartlook integration with Zendesk allows you to play video recordings of visitors directly from Zendesk. It is suitable for your support staff while troubleshooting customer issues. It gets them unique insight into what happened before and after a user submitted Zendesk ticket.
- 55PBX PABX Virtual Resumo de Ligação
- 55PX PABX Virtual Resumo de Ligação helps you view complete data for your active and receptive calls 4004, 0800 and DDDs on tickets. Receive information to be recorded in the ticket and know if the number you are calling has previous calls, open tickets etc ... All the data of the customer that has will be included as order information when viewing the Zendesk ticket.
- Clearbit (paid app)
- Clearbit helps you get all the essential information about your customers from a variety of different sources. When viewing a Zendesk ticket, the Clearbit app will automatically look up the ticket requester's social media profile, what their job title is, other known emails, and so much more so your agents have more context as to who they are speaking to.
- Emma Subscriber Activity
- Emmais an email marketing platform that helps over 15000 brands plan, design, and optimize targeted emails. The Emma Subscriber Activity integration gives Zendesk agents access to a customer's mailing activity and list subscriptions from Emma, resulting in more informed conversations with your customers and speedier interactions with supporters — all from inside Zendesk. You can view all mailings from Emma that a Zendesk ticket requester has received, the ticket requester's mailing response data (opens, clicks, shares), and even edit and manage the ticket requester's list subscriptions in Emma.
- Dynamics 365 Sales Connector (paid app)
- Dynamics 365 Sales Connector helps deliver a complete view of your customers for your Sales and Support teams with a dynamic two-way integration between Zendesk ticket data and Microsoft Dynamics 365 customer data. It allows account, contact, and/or lead data to be displayed when viewing a ticket within Zendesk. It also includes a ticket grid that can be deployed in Dynamics 365 that allows users to view, update or create tickets from the Dynamics 365 system.
- ClickHelp Sidebar
- ClickHelp Sidebar gives your Zendesk agents the ability to search for helpful ClickHelp documentation from the ticket editor location on Zendesk tickets and immediately insert links to help topics or knowledge articles directly into a response.
- BrightGauge Software
- BrightGauge Software gives you the ability to create real-time dashboards, customized client reporting, automated KPI reporting, and interactive scorecards from Zendesk and all your other data sources. No more logging in and out, toggling windows or juggling multiple platforms; BrightGauge eliminates the data silo to save you precious time and energy.


text:
Relaxed bike tours
Qualified guides
Handpicked tours & activities
24 / 7 support
Bike the city: guided tours & bike rental
Baja Bikes is originally a Dutch company, established in 2005 in Barcelona. Its headquarter is still based in this beautiful Spanish city. Throughout the year we organize bike tours, bike rental, city walks, sightseeing excursions and GPS routes daily, for individuals and groups. We offer these informative tours guided by an experienced, local guide who tells the story of the city in an original, accessible way and always in the language of the customer.
Meet the team
See who's behind all this at our team page.
No.1 provider of bike tours & rentals
Throughout the years, Baja Bikes has become the largest bike tour & bike rental company in Europe, operating in over 120 great cities worldwide. We are working together with leading tour operators, travel agencies, incentive agencies, DMCs and other partners. Baja Bikes is offering the best guided tours and bike rentals in cities like Amsterdam, Bangkok, Barcelona, Berlin, Brugge, Budapest, Florence, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Malaga, Munich, New York, Paris, Rome, San Francisco, Seville, Valencia and Vienna.
Want to know more about Baja Bikes or want to work with Baja Bikes? We would love to hear from you! Contact us.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
I'm excited to welcome you to the February Stamp of the month blog hop using the Balloon Animals stamp set. If you have come here from Helen's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda's Blog.
I hope you'll enjoy the many Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!
I chose to make the balloon animals on my cards pastel colors, mostly matching the papers from the Penelope paper pack, with the addition of a bit of Pixie and Thistle cardstock from the Whimsy cardstock pack. I made birthday cards with those papers, the Balloon Animals stamp set, and the Cricut. If you have the Cricut Explore, and the Artfully Sent and Artistry cartridges, you can use my cut files here to make your own cards. If you don't have either of those cartridges and would like to get them, you can use the links here. All of the cards are 5.5" x 4.25."
I made these cards for my youngest granddaughter to give when she's invited to a birthday party. My daughter said she's to the parties of boys in her class, but so far only made this first one for a young boy.
I backed the Cricut cut mat with Honey striped paper. Before adhering, I put pencil dots in the corners of the stars and traced the confetti swirls. Then I covered only swirl lines with the Pear striped washi tape that comes in the Limeade set of tape, avoiding the star markings. I erased the light pencil dots that marked the stars and adhered the Honey strip. The entire mat was pop dotted onto one of the Crystal Blue papers in the Penelope pack using Thin 3-D Foam Tape. The balloon animals were stamped with Crystal Blue, Honey, and Pear inks and cut out. They were pop dotted with regular 3-D Foam Tape. I added a few Blue Dot and Green Triangle Enamel and Glitter Duos.
I'm sharing this card with the following challenges:
Little Red Wagon #326 - birthday
Mod Squad Challenge - masculine birthday
The Male Room #27 - babies and little boys
Here are two cards I made for little girl birthdays:
Sorbet ink and added sparkles and a Pixie Extra Thick Twine bow to the stars tag.
Confetti Stars embossing folder, then I lightly sanded the stars only using a sanding block. This is what I love about the CTMH cardstock with the white core. With only light pressure using medium grain the block keeps me from sanding the recessed surface. The elephant was stamped with Pixie ink and the monkey with Thistle. I decided to add a little bling using black glitter paper, black an gold ribbon, and gold sequins.
Thank you for visiting. Now you're ready to go back to the beginning if you didn't start there. Visit Catherine's blog.


text:
In news that certainly shocked me, the video announcement about the decision to sue the Helena School District is even more amusing than the decision to file the suit itself.
Her claim that the curriculum process has been completed behind closed doors is, to be polite, a damn lie. Literate Americans can read Board minutes and attend meetings. At the end of the "interview," Allen-Gailushas even makes it clear that it's her fault for not getting involved earlier:
This has opened me up to needing to pay attention more, whereas I never really thought about it before.
To recap, the Board's public meetings and minutes are tyrannical because Allen-Gailushas didn't pay attention to what was going on.
Allen-Gailushas's reasoning for suing OPI is another demonstration of the keen analytical work of the Tea Party and its citizen lawyers. According to Allen-Gailushas:
Because they're [OPI] at the head of the school district and they have not come in to stop what the school board is doing…
Neither is NATO. Why not sue them? They have about the same level of jurisdiction over local curriculum.
Finally, I love the appeal to every citizen across America. I'm pretty sure that conservatives are supposed to believe in local control of schools. I wonder why the Tea Party and its ill-mannered ilk want to let "outsiders" in the conservative media impose their will on local decision making? Hoping for a little attention from the Fox News crowd?
I'm headed to the courthouse tomorrow to get a copy of the suit and will post by the end of day.


text:
|URL: www.hum.au.dk/ckulturf/pages/publications/nof/hypertext.htm
Electronically published: PDF-edition: November 11, 1999.
Full PDF version.
Download pdf-file (60 KB) by clicking the icon above.
Please note: Reading pdf-files requires Adobe Acrobat(R). Get it here
|©Niels Ole Finnemann 1999. All rights reserved. This text may be copied freely and distributed either electronically or in printed form under the following conditions. You may not copy or distribute it in any other fashion without express written permission from me. Otherwise I encourage you to share this work widely and to link freely to it.
You keep this copyright notice and list of conditions with any copy you make of the text.
You keep the preface and all chapters intact.
You do not charge money for the text or for access to reading or copying it.
That is, you may not include it in any collection, compendium, database, ftp site, CD ROM, etc. which requires payment or any world wide web site which requires payment or registration.You may not charge money for shipping the text or distributing it. If you give it away, these conditions must be intact.
For permission to copy or distribute in any other fashion, contact firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Caregivers are well ware that falls are the number one cause of injuries and injury deaths in the older population. Falls in seniors can cause injuries and lead to effects that impact their physical and emotional quality of life. When caring for a loved one at home there are ways to lessen the chance they could experience a serious fall, check out the tips listed below.
- Remove any items that could might pose a tripping or slipping hazard – small pieces of furniture, even everyday clutter like bags, pet bowls, electrical or phone cords or rugs can be a problem for seniors
- Keep walkways and pathways clear – furniture should be out of the way to be sure a loved one has plenty of room to walk freely, stairs and hallways free of any items that could be a tripping hazard.
- Make sure carpets are secure – use non slip rugs or secure them with double sided tape.
- Avoid wet floors – in the bathroom wipe any water on the floor right away, use only non skid wax on floors that require waxing.
- Apply non slip mats or strips in the shower or tub.
- Install adequate lighting – Good lighting is a simple way to avoid falls in seniors, remember eyesight diminishes with age.Well lit entrances, stairways and outdoor walkways assist seniors in navigating safely.
- Use Handrails – a flight of stairs is one of the most dangerous places in the home for seniors. Remind them to make use of the handrails and avoid carrying any items up and down the stairs they need to hold on to the handrails to help them with their balance.
- Use caution at night – getting up in the night means they could be groggy and have poor balance so have a bedside lamp as well as night lights in the bathroom, kitchen and hallway. Put a flashlight on their night table in case there is a power failure and they need to use the washroom.
- Encourage them to keep up a regular health and exercise regime – eating a well balanced healthy diet and staying physically active allows seniors to improve their balance, coordination and health, focus on balance exercises and ones for lower body strength to help avoid falls.
Thinking of installing a stairlift or elevator in Vancouver to make life easier for your loved one, contact Home Elevators today.


text:
|If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Locksmith in new york, Brooklyn, Manhhatan, Queens, Bronx,nyc
Locksmith in new york, Brooklyn, Manhhatan, Queens, Bronx,nyc
Not thinking clearly, you leave park your car and lock the doors in a
hurry to get inside and away from the cold, wet New york weather.
After finishing your business, you go out to your car to get it ready
to warm-up. After searching frantically through your pockets or your
purse, and after going back to the store you just came from, you
realize that you have locked your keys inside your car. Aggravating as
this situation is, calling a locksmith will ease your mind.
With the heavy metal cars of the past slowly dwindling, most people
own cars that are more electronic than anything else. Having a
locksmith in New york that can adapt and improvise to your vehicles
specific needs can go a long way to making your experience less
stressful. A New york locksmith should be knowledgeable of the areas
and weather conditions that can make locking keys in a car more
dangerous. This knowledge can help you get back into a warm car rather
than waiting for hours for someone to come and assist. Having a
company that provides 24 hour emergency lockout service is imperative.
No one plans on locking themselves out of a car, so having access at
all times in imperative.
Advantages of New york locksmith services:
Most New york based locksmith companies have advanced state of the art
capabilities within their vehicles. Since most cars have an electronic
component, the ability to get a transponder key made is a big
consideration. Most New york locksmith vehicles carry everything they
need in order to provide speedy and accurate service to their
customers. They even have the equipment for security focused laser-cut
keys. This is a must for a company to have so that the high quality
vehicles can be accessed without harming the exterior of the vehicle
in any manner. Preserving the integrity of your vehicle should be
important to the locksmith that you contract with. No company should
damage your vehicle while assisting you.
They are quick and reliable in solving your lock and keys problems
They work round the clocks, so you can call them at anytime
They charge you less amount compared to others
While being a locksmith in New york requires excellent service for
helping people get into their locked cars, they also offer many other
helpful services. Locksmiths are capable of helping to retrieve broken
keys out of locks, a common problem in New york's cold weather. They
can completely replace automotive locks, as well as help customers get
into their trunks. Many of these issues occur when the weather is bad
and the locks are frozen. However, even on hot days in New york, you
may find you need help getting your battery jumped. Many people from
colder climates forget to add fluids during the warmer seasons. While
you may never have the need to call a locksmith, you should always be
prepared with the name and phone number of a company that can help
AAA locksmith provide complete security solutions 24 hour emergency &
auto locksmith,in new yourk,brooklyn,queens,manhhatan,bronx & nyc
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Linear Mode
|Similar Threads
|Thread Starter
|Last Post
|Locksmith Los Angeles1-877-364-5264 Locks Installation Rekey LockoutServices
|moving companies
|USA & Canada
|December 17th, 2008 07:24 PM
|flugangebote new york flug new york los angeles flug new york chicagofluege hamburg new york fluege von stuttgart nach new york flug und hotel innew york lastminute new york flug fra new york new york reise flug flug berlinnew york fluege usa new yor
|[email protected]
|March 28th, 2008 06:02 PM
|Cunard Queens in New York
|[email protected]
|March 16th, 2008 12:39 AM
|Red Hook terminal in Brooklyn, New York
|Sue and Kevin Mullen
|April 23rd, 2005 04:59 AM
|In Brooklyn, New York for New Years..anywhere descent and cheap??
|USA & Canada
|October 31st, 2004 02:29 PM


text:
The treasuries tended to celebrate the last sunny days of Summer -- or look ahead to Fall -- as we prepare for a seasonal transition.
Unexpected Treasure featured my green chevron oven mitt in the CIJ Team treasury, Gorgeous Greens. This zippered bag set from Unexpected Treasure would be great for back-to-school organizing -- or a thoughtful gift.
Edi Royer of memoriesforlifesb featured my yellow chevron oven mitt in her sunny treasury, Eternal Sunshine. These engraved wooden buttons with a sunburst design celebrate sunshine year-round.
Paige of TheRoomKit featured my poppies on teal oven mitts in her treasury, Summer Colors. Paige's shop offers design consultations for fresh, modern interior design at affordable prices. I love her use of color in this listing for a custom dining room design.
Carole O'Brennan of TheDishandSpoon also featured my poppies and teal oven mitts (now in scarce supply as the fabric is out of print -- I should have hoarded more!) in her treasury, Poppies. This lovely spoon ring is just one of the unique creations you will find in Carole's shop.
Carole Russell from AwfyBrawJewellery featured my retro-inspired red linen bow clutch in her treasury, Wedding Clutch Bags -- What every woman wants! (In fact, my red linen clutch WAS used as a wedding clutch -- it was express shipped to France last year during the holiday rush, and I am happy to report it arrived on time for the wedding. Whew!)
If you are looking for a beautiful necklace for someone who loves purple, check out this plum pink fire leopard china agate necklace.
Ayla of Eyelah featured one of my pencil-shaped pencil pouches made from a tutorial by Gwen Littler of gwennypenny.com (I am a licensed seller), in her back to school treasury, School Year Is Starting . . . Good luck to Ayla as she begins her year of teaching! This wonderful handmade zipper pouch would be great for back to school -- or a thoughtful teacher gift. You'll find a great selection of pouches in Ayla's shop -- she's been sewing up a storm this Summer!
Jessie Noah (buyer only) featured items from my shops in TWO treasuries this week! My purple and gold fleur de lis baby bib (LSU Tigers colors) represented Lousiana in her treasury, State. Jessie Noah also featured my yellow pencil-shaped pencil pouch in her treasury, Bee Costume. I'm guessing there's a story behind that treasury name. You can follow Jessie Noah on Facebook at
Bonnie and Abby of AidforAbby featured my aqua chevron oven mitt in the treasury, Bullseye - On Target for Success - Treasury List #647. The treasury is a celebration of aqua -- cool and refreshing on a hot Summer day.
AidforAbby features artwork by a child with autism, language disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Proceeds are used to defray medical expenses. This miniature original oil painting with easel is only $9.99. I'm thinking this would be a lovely accent piece for my teammate Edi's new studio (she loves pink).
And last, but not least, Boomer Baby Upcycles featured my red linen retro-inspired bow clutch in her treasury, I Love Fall.
I couldn't resist featuring this Mad Men vintage pheasant cocktail set from this wonderful vintage Etsy shop! In my home state, South Dakota, the ringneck pheasant is the state bird, and pheasant hunting season is a HUGE attraction. All my uncles were avid hunters. My brother and dad were never in to hunting, but I always admired the pheasant feathers, often used to adorn ladies' hats back in the day when women wore hats to church -- before hats gave way to lacy little chapel veils, and ultimately disappeared entirely after Vatican II. The church leaders apparently decided St. Paul's admonition that women should keep silent and cover their heads in church should not be read quite so literally, and eventually even the stiff-necked Episcopalians followed suit.
But I digress ....
And there you have it! I'm all caught up --- at least with my Treasury Thanks!


text:
By: Matt Conway (Four Beers) –
This year for science fiction looked to perhaps be one of the best years in a long time. Heading into the year, there seemed to be a lot of promising science fiction films, from the big time blockbusters, to the smaller indies. While some of these were well-liked, I have mostly been unimpressed by the lineup. Films like Elysium, Star Trek Into Darkness, After Earth, and R.I.P.D. (yes, that box office dud), seemed to have some promise in their own ways, but really did not follow through with that promise, either being decent but unspectacular, or huge bombs. Although, the science fiction independent films have been quite good.
Underrated science fictions films like John Dies at the End, Mr. Nobody, and Europa Report were all solid films, achieving their respective ambitions with much lower budgets. Ever since films like Moon were able to be so good with such a small budget, filmmakers have seemed to found inspiration, pushing their budgets to their limit to create good science fiction. The Last Days on Mars tries to be another attempt to create a good low-budget science fiction film, but does not quite hit the mark.
The Last Days on Mars follows a team of astronauts nearing their final days on their expedition on Mars. Suddenly, a secret threat has come, risking the astronauts' discoveries and their own lives.
A Toast
Visually, there is a lot to admire from this film, especially considering its cheap budget. First time director Ruairi Robinson and his production team did a fantastic job of maneuvering around that budget. The Mars look seems accurate, and the movie never has one of those moments where the film feels cheap. By keeping the film in more closed-quarters, the filmmakers were able to disguise the low budget, but without it being obvious.
The film's lead Liev Schreiber has always has been viewed as overrated in my eyes. While he has had a few good roles like in the hockey comedy Goon and television show Ray Donovan, he has largely been bland in a lot of studio action films like Salt and X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Here, Schreiber does a solid job, with a performance that allows him to show off a bit more pathos. It's apparent that he is putting a lot of effort in, and he overall does a solid job.
Perhaps the strongest aspect of the film is its ending. While I wont get into details about what happens, the ending overall leaves the film on a pitch perfect note, fitting the film perfectly. The end is nothing new, but executed very well. It shocked me how good the ending of the film was, because the rest of the film was nowhere near as good.
Beer Two
The film really does nothing new, often making the narrative feel very familiar. As the film starts, throughout its first third that sets up the story, it was really tough to get too invested when everything felt like a total retread. Even with the rest of the film, the movie very much goes through similar beats as other classic survival horror films like Aliens. First time writer Clive Dawson should have been a bit bolder here, because this just felt like a shameless retread story-wise.
While Liev Schreiber was quite good, the rest of the supporting cast was quite bad. Filled largely with respected European actors like Romola Garai, Olivia Williams, and Johnny Williams, the cast really does a poor job with their performances. While it's not entirely their fault (I'll get to that later), they really had trouble conveying their respective characters, especially when they were holding the screen alongside Schreiber.
Beer Three
Another area where the screenplay suffers is how predictable the film is. This also plays back into how cliche the narrative is, but the film overall has very few surprises. The audience knows from the start which characters are going to die, and which will probably last for a long time. By following this kind of formulaic story structure, it takes away all of the surprise the a film, and for a thriller, that is a major flaw.
As far as dialogue goes, the script is atrocious. Dawson's screenplay gives these characters basically just different variations of science procedural lines with a mixture of yelling and screaming in fear. These lines do not have the natural flow that a human conversation has, making conversations between characters stilted and dull. Sure, the actors in their respective material did not help much, but poor dialogue makes their poor performances understandable, as the actors were not getting much help, either.
Beer Four
This was not shown in the trailer, but has already been talked about to death throughout other reviews, but just to let people on the fence know, the threat in this film is… space zombies! Really, yes, fucking space zombies. When I first saw that these creatures pop up on screen, it just led to me bursting out with laughter. This is just such a product of a lack of creativity, seriously. When you make a science fiction film, an oyster of ideas is in the writer's hands, and they chose this!
These zombie creatures don't even have any continuity to them. There are scenes in this film where the zombies act like your regular zombies, and then there are moments where they are able to use drills and scissors to kill people. It's appalling to see such inconsistencies; the fact is that not only is this threat so banal, but that Dawson can't even develop it to be coherent to an audience.
It has a few promising moments, but Last Days on Mars is a largely lazy and forgettable effort, that quickly turns from survival horror to a silly campfest.
Drinking Game
Do a Shot: for space zombies!
Take a Drink: to any horror movie cliche.
Do a Shot: for each predictable character death.


text:
Spray Tan
Here at Imagine Spa Shrewsbury we offer full body spray tans using products, equipment and techniques from Kissed by Mii. Why risk the sun's harmful rays when you can get a fabulously flawless, full-body spray tan whenever you like in just 30 minutes?
24 Hours Before Your Tan
- If this is your first spray tan, or you are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant or going through chemotherapy, we recommend a patch test
- Exfoliate your body, paying special attention to dry areas including knees, elbows and feet
- Shave, wax or use depilatory cream to remove unwanted body hair
- Moisturise
On The Day of Your Tan
- Shower, but do not apply moisturisers or oils as these can act as a barrier to the tan
- If you do not wish to wear disposable underwear, please bring black underwear or a bikini to tan in, as well as dark, loose fitting clothes and flipflops to wear after the treatment. Tight clothing may cause the tan to rub off before it fully develops
- Bring an umbrella in case it rains
We truly believe that you won't find a better spray tan in Shropshire!
Kissed by Mii Full Body Spray Tan
30 minutes – £25
Created with marine mineral extracts, this tan has nourishing benefits of coral seaweed and coastal flowers to replenish your skins natural minerals. This is professional and exclusive and will leave you with a natural, even and radiant tan.
Sign up to our eNews & claim your 25% Discount Voucher
By simply using the form opposite, you can sign up to receive our monthly eNews and special offer bulletins which offer fabulous discounts and news from Imagine Spa.
In return we'll email you a 25% discount voucher to use when you visit us for the first time (local terms & conditions apply). All details and terms and conditions will be explained on the voucher. Voucher cannot be redeemed against online purchases.
You can unsubscribe whenever you wish using a link at the bottom of any emails that we send to you. Your contact details will be held in our secure database and will NOT be passed on to any third parties. For details of our Privacy Policy click here


text:
It all started on Twitter when @ghassanb decided to try to draw the main character of this blog. @Beirutspring suggested to take this idea further, by sharing different personal interpretations of the character. @Hatemdex also sent his hand drawn sketch. Thank you guys for sending me my very first fanart! 🙂 What do you guys think?
If you'd like to try your take on this, feel free to send it to me (my email is in the "About me" page of the blog), and I'll add a fanart post every once in a while… Until then, have a great day!
Tags: @ghassanb, @hatemdex, beirutspring, Fanart


text:
|Women get asked a lot more questions than men (Photo credit)
The next one has got to be when am I going to have a baby! Boy! That's like a staple conversation topic with childless people. (Thankfully, the kid question dwindled out of my life after the initial years except for a few people in the family who just won't let it go! I should really start charging nickels, I guess! LOL!)
And I'll venture to put in a third one since the people who ask this have absolutely nothing to do with it and they still ask - When is a member in my family finishing her Ph.D? And if you know the Indian culture, you definitely can guess the conversation this question is leading to...yeah! you got it!
There are several others related to work too. People find it hard to comprehend that I have any real work to do without a job that keeps me out from 9-5. One question that really gets my goat is, "What plans?" And there's a whole lot of them throughout the year - Your birthday, spouse's birthday, long weekend, Holi, Diwali, Christmas, New Year or the wedding anniversary! Phew!!
And the frustration at this barrage of pointless questions definitely gives way to rolling on the floor kind of laughter. And I really want to ask people, no matter how life altering the topic - how the fuck is that any of their business?? But in our culture, (honestly, I don't know about other countries/cultures) it's everyone else's business but yours. From your marital status to the number of kids you have (or the absence of it), what you wear, what time to arrive home at night, what kind of lifestyle you lead is the business of everyone who has no other business.
And the scrutiny is more pronounced if you are a woman. There is "best by" date for an unmarried woman. And the friendly neighbourhood aunty -who obviously has nothing else to do - will be able to give you the correct estimate. And if you shrug at it, she'll threaten you with, "It's already late!". By the way, the same threat - sometimes rephrased as, "It's time now" - applies to the having-a-baby question too. Try indulging her with answers and you had it! "Never" is never an acceptable answer. Pat comes the next one, "Why?" The thoughts furiously whirling in aunty's head are - Gay? Medical problem? Try giving them reasons - career, busy life - that sound valid to you and they'll shoot them right out as rubbish. After all, people know better about what we should be doing with our lives than we do! Trust them!
I have had women judged for having a job and taking care of kids. And eyebrows raised if she quit her career to care for her kids full time. "So, are you never getting back to your job?" There, you just trampled on the last of whatever was left of her self esteem!
If you ask me, all this is just a conspiracy of people who-have-not to drag us down with them. When a mom of two pulling her hair out tells me to have a baby since it's so life altering, I just know it! Since the neighbourhood aunty can't wear short dresses and party till 4 am, she is definitely going to tut tut and declare that as immoral.
Of late, my policy is to avoid running into neighbours altogether. I don't want to kill their joy of asking where my spouse is off to by telling them that he doesn't travel much now. And others who have questions about my work etc get generic responses enough to end the conversation. I now believe that the fewer people I meet, the lesser the nonsense in life!
Interestingly enough, I had this post idea in mind for a long time and today's cover story in Times Life - So, when are you settling down? - really pushed me to finally write it. While this post is my personal experience, the piece in Times is relevant to every woman even in today's times.
So, moral of the story: If you are ever confused about your life and you should go to random people. They always always know better than you about your own life.
Have you - I am sure you have - spill your experiences here! If there are any guys who read this post, I'd love to hear from you too! Are you guys also exposed to scrutiny and unwanted advice like women do?
This post is written for #NaBloPoMo which stands for National Blog Posting Month hosted by BlogHer every year.


text:
|New Milford, Conn.
|High School:
|New Milford
|History of science, history of medicine
|Residential College:
Personal Bests:
Vault: 9.125 (1/28/2012)
Bars: 9.675 (3/16/2014)
Beam: 9.725 (3/15/2013)
Floor: 9.325 (3/24/2012)
2014: The 2013-14 captain competed on the bars and beam during her senior season…Set a career-high on the bars with a 9.675 to finish tenth against George Washington and Towson…Ninth on the bars against Bridgeport with a 9.575…Sixth on the beam at the Bulldog Invitational, scoring a season-high 9.650. Scored a 9.600 on the beam against Central Michigan, Rutgers, SCSU and Towson…Awarded the Captain's Award for Leadership following the season.
2013: Competed on the balance beam in every meet for the Bulldogs … Fifth on the beam in the dual meet against Penn with a 9.500, a performance that earned her the ECAC Coaches Choice Award … Tied for third on the beam against William & Mary, scoring a career-high 9.725.
2012: Made her college debut on the vault and floor ... Competed beam in two meets.
2011: Only competed beam due to injuries … Scored a personal best of 9.575 at Rutgers and placed ninth … 12th at ECAC Championships on beam with a 9.55 … Competed beam for the Bulldogs in all but two meets.
High School: Competed with Elite Gymnastics Center and New Milford High School … Won a total of five Connecticut AA High School Championships, three on the uneven parallel bars and two in the all-around, including an all-round repeat in her junior and senior years.
Personal: Majors in History of Science/History of Medicine … Why Yale? "I chose Yale because it has so much to offer academically and athletically, and I immediately fell in love with it."


text:
here we are again, the cusp of another year gone by.
oh my heart, seriously getting choked up thinking tomorrow you will be TEN!
2 whole hands!
your very first decade!
that's big stuff. huge. (where are my tissues?)
kellen nine was, in a word, AWESOME!
(cue The Lego Movie song, "Everything Is Awesome!", totally appropriate for this birthday and year.)
when i think of you at age nine i want to remember:
- pokemon
- soccer (LOTS of soccer)
- you discovered international 'futbol' and Lionel Messi became your favorite player. Go Barcelona!
- your year of drawing artist trading cards and after-school art club
- you discovered the magic of Harry Potter
- watched some fun "big kid" movies this year: Avengers, The Hobbit, The First Harry Potter movie, and of course loved The Lego Movie, and can't forget Olaf from Frozen
- this was the year you decided to grow your hair long and seems your legs are growing a lot right along with your curls
- still love your stuffed animals, legos, and "purple"
- discovered Minecraft
- can't get enough comic books and love going to any comic book convention you can, plus Free Comic Book Day (becoming a tradition)
- you love pizza, lobster, ice cream, tuna sandwiches, the beach, drawing, reading, walks in the woods, playing with your sister and friends
- had a great 4th grade year with Mr. Porier and your first year of middle school!
- you became pretty good at body surfing this past summer, and tried snowboarding this past winter
- snow tubed for the first time
- dressed up as a mad scientist with big orange hair for Halloween and Harry Potter for school.
- ran in your second 5K, The Color Run with your daddy
kellen, thank you for making my everyday more special just by being you.
i love you so.
happy last day of nine sweet one.


text:
A Holmes Spot Exclusive
There's just something about him. It's a little hard to pinpoint exactly what that "something" is, but if you've ever seen Mike Holmes hard at work, it's absolutely unmistakable.
Admittedly, Mike Holmes is not your average, run of the mill sex symbol. At first sight, it's tempting to overlook this 40-something, ruddy complected, stocky built Canadian contractor. In fact, on the surface, he's quite ordinary. With thinning blond hair and two squinty little blue eyes, he hardly rises to the rank of hunky heartthrob, right? Whoa there, not so fast. Just below the leathery and often sun burnt exterior of Mike Holmes lies a highly motivated man on a mission to build a safer, greener world, one house at a time. Bubbling over with charisma and machismo, his unrelenting passion for doing things right and bettering his community keeps the ladies adorning his cheeks with kisses. Let's not forget his bulging steely biceps, forged by hours of back breaking manual labor. Without a doubt, Mike Holmes is a very sexy man. There, I said it, and I'm not taking it back.
From his simple yet memorable catchphrases, to his utilitarian sense of style, Mike has a certain je ne sais quoi that's hard to resist and damn near impossible to ignore.
For me, meeting the mighty Mike Holmes was an unforgettable experience. I was immediately struck by the sweetness and the kindness seemed to encapsulate this man with the tough guy stance and large intimidating folded arms. It was an alluring juxtaposition, like a grizzly bear hugging a kitten. He glided effortlessly from person to person with the ease of a politician, shaking hands and gladly yet humbly accepting adoration from his adoring fans.
Yes, Mike Holmes seems quite comfortable in his own overalls-clad skin, which has become his trademark uniform on and off the job. His popularity stretches far beyond the borders of Canada, spanning several continents thanks to his several hit television shows, including Holmes on Homes, which made him a household name in many countries around the world. His status as handyman superstar makes him just famous enough to make a real difference in the lives of others, but just specialized enough to walk down a crowded sidewalk in many places, a god amongst men, with anonymity relatively intact. Remaining approachable is just another part of Mike's appeal. He manages to maintain a charming accessibility that both men and women respond to. It's a trait that puts his male fans at perfect ease, even as their girlfriends and wives fall under the hypnotic spell of this fix-it-up dynamo. The ladies enjoy flirting with Mike, and Mike more than happy to return the sentiment in kind. He relishes the affection they dote upon him, while simultaneously remaining a perfect gentleman – a tightrope Mike has seemingly become quite adept at walking.
It seems as though Mike Holmes has never met a non-blood relative he couldn't bat his eyes at. That might be a slight exaggeration, but the truth is, even a cursory viewing of any one of Mike's TV shows reveals his naturally flirtatious personality. Watch a few more episodes, and it becomes patently obvious that there's not a woman in the world who is too fat, thin, ugly, elderly, or disabled, for Mike not to turn on the charm. Before the end credits roll, the ladies have their arms wrapped around him, pulling him in close and pelting his cheeks and lips and anywhere else Mike may have an inch of exposed skin with grateful kisses. In some cases, Mike gives the ladies a grand tour of their newly improved homes arm in arm and hand in hand. "Oh Mike Holmes!" they cry, "How can I ever repay you?" With a look of smug satisfaction plastered firmly across his tanned face, he replies, flashing a toothy smile, "I think you just did."
For any woman who's ever fantasized about having an amorous encounter with the plumber, or even just a competent man around the house who can fix stuff that breaks, Mike Holmes is completely irresistible. Women love men who know how to use their tools, and Mike fits that bill to a T. Even the popular TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres offered Mike a mock marriage proposal on live TV after having him as a guest on her daytime talk show back in 2006.
There really is something special about Mike Holmes, something indescribably sexy and thoroughly delicious. His coarse yet oddly handsome appearance is only augmented by a pair of thoroughly calloused hands, and a large heart to match. It's not an overstatement to say, Mike's back has borne the heavy burdens of many; he has quite literally lightening the load for those incapable of lifting it themselves. If trust could be used as currency, Mike Holmes would be amongst the richest men in Canada, perhaps even the world.
It's no surprise; powerful, competent men are often viewed by women as attractive, regardless of what they look like on the outside. Physical attraction and sexiness is often a sticky subject, one in which personal preferences for certain features over others abound. Although a lot of people wouldn't peg him as eye candy in the strictest sense of the word, Mike Holmes is a tantalizing diamond in the rough. Putting his accolades and achievements as a TV star and handyman extraordinaire aside, Mike is a very striking man. Standing at just over six feet tall, with a thick muscular build, his rough-around-the-edges good looks and no-nonsense posture beg for more than just a passing glance. His face is reminiscent of a 19th century ale-swilling Anglo, straight out of a Dickens novel, with a chiseled jaw, and full round cheeks, and a pair of working man's arms, adorned with some rather distinctive tattoos. His beautiful baby blue eyes sparkle in the sunlight when and if they occasionally decide to make an appearance out from under his hooded eyelids. Lastly, his honey blond hair, whether spiky or buzzed short, stands out in subtle contrast against a backdrop of tawny skin, bronzed under the hot sun.
As positively yummy as a blow-by-blow description makes him sound, trying to dissect Mike Holmes apart from the personality that makes him so magnetic is totally missing the point. Mike is the full and complete package. He's big and strong, and at the same time, he's gentle and cares about people. He likes kids, rides horses, and barbecues regularly. He's masculinity personified. And he's gorgeous to boot. What he lacks in the hair department, he definitely makes up for by being able to fix damn near anything. Plus, he's got a perfect little butt and nice smile. What more could a girl want?
Like a fine glass of wine, Mike Holmes is enchanting and perplexing, and leaves you feeling a little giggly and stupid if you have too much, but you drink more anyhow because it's oh-so-good.


text:
Select a City
Norris, MT
Best Hiking Trails around Norris, MT
Add an Organization
Amphitheater Lake Trail
Moose, WY
Read More »
Artists Paint Pots
Yellowstone National Park, WY
Artists Paintpots is a small but lovely thermal area just south of Norris Junction. A one-mile round trip trail takes visitors to colorful hot spri...
Read More »
Beehive Basin
Ennis, MT
Read More »
Norris Top Searches
Car Dealers
Hotels and Lodging
Black Sandy State Park
6563 Hauser Dam Road
Helena, MT
Come, visit and enjoy one of the few public parks on the shores of Hauser Reservoir. Black Sandy State Park is an extremely popular weekend boating...
Read More »
Boiling River
Gardiner, MT
The Boiling River Trail is a one-mile trail located near the "45th Parallel," about halfway between the northeast entrance in Gardiner and Mammoth ...
Read More »
Clark's Lookout State Park
25 Clark's Lookout Road
Dillon, MT
Clark's Lookout State Park is located above the Beaverhead River and is a place that provided the Lewis and Clark Expedition with a view of th...
Read More »
Crazy Mountains Crossing
Big Timber, MT
Read More »
Crow Creek Trail
Townsend, MT
Located in the Elkhorn Mountains, Crow Creek Trail #109 is the preferred route into Crow Creek Falls. The trail is accessed via the Weasel Creek Ro...
Read More »
Darby Canyon Wind Cave Trail
Driggs, ID
Read More »
Drinking Horse Mountain Trail
Bridger Canyon Drive
Bozeman, MT
Drinking Horse Mountain Trail offers great views and great variety, climbing from aspens and cottonwoods along Bridger Creek, through evergreen for...
Read More »
Elkhorn State Park
812 Elkhorn St
Elkhorn, MT
Backcountry roads settle you into a 19th century mining landscape before you reach historic Fraternity Hall and Gillian Hall nestled within the pri...
Read More »
Fairy Lake Trail
Bozeman, MT
Fairy Lake trailhead allows you to bag the two highest peaks in the Bridgers in 6 miles (driving 50 min, 26 miles). 19 miles up Bridger Canyon Rd, ...
Read More »
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park
342 Ulm -Vaughn Rd
Ulm, MT
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park is an archaeological site with possibly the largest bison cliff jump in North America. Native peoples used th...
Read More »
Garnet Mountain Loop
Fs 3112
Bozeman, MT
Read More »
Giant Springs State Park
4803 Giant Springs Rd
Great Falls, MT
Giant Springs was discovered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805 and is one of the largest freshwater springs in the country. The springs flo...
Read More »
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: North Rim Trail
From Canyon Junction, where Norris Canyon Rd. and Grand Loop Rd. meet, drive East on North Rim Drive
Yellowstone National Park, WY
This one-way road takes you to four overlooks of the canyon and the waterfalls. The accessible portions of the North Rim Trail go to additional vie...
Read More »
Harriman State Park
3489 Green Canyon Road
Island Park, ID
Owned by Union Pacific Railroad investors from 1902 to 1977, the park acreage served as a cattle ranch and private retreat for the Harriman and Gug...
Read More »
Henrys Lake State Park
Island Park, ID
One of Idaho's great high mountain lakes, Henrys Lake is the kind of place that fishers dream about. Anglers fish for cutthroat, brook and cut-bow ...
Read More »
Hidden Falls Trail
Teton Park Rd
Jackson, WY
Hidden Falls Wyoming can be found just west of Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park. Hidden Falls is only accessible during the summer season. ...
Read More »
Hike Ousel Falls
Ousel Falls Road
Big Sky, MT
Ousel Falls Trail is perhaps the most popular trail in Big Sky because of its beautiful waterfalls and easy accessibility. Ousel Falls trailhead is...
Read More »
Show More
More on Norris, MT
Search in a different zip code / city:


text:
Mrs B. McLaughlin (Subject Leader)
Mrs A. McLaughlin
Mrs R. Moore
Mrs F. O'Kane (Technician)
In the Home Economics Department we aim to meet the objectives of the Northern Ireland Curriculum i.e. to develop pupils as individuals, as contributors to society and as contributors to the economy and the environment by:
Home Economics is part of the curriculum for all KS3 pupils. All Year 8, 9 and 10 pupils are timetabled for weekly Home Economics classes. They will experience both practical and written work. Pupils will develop practical skills in the safe, hygienic, healthy and creative use of foods to enable them to plan, prepare, cook and serve food. The programme of study contains three essential and inter-related strands of experience:
GCSE Child Development course involves pupils studying the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of young children from conception up to the age of five years. The course aims to encourage an understanding of pregnancy, the responsibilities of being a parent and the overall needs of young children. Emphasis is placed on the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Written Paper: 2 x 1 hour papers worth a total of 40%
These are made up of a selection of long and short questions – pupils have to recall facts and apply their knowledge to answer questions.
Controlled Assessment: 2 tasks worth a combined 60%


text:
Ben Taylor enjoying his partnership day pie and his 5 year badge
Amy Harrap celebrating 5 years service
Nicky Kowalski being presented with her 15 years service badge
Pamela Orpin celebrating 5 years service in the morning meeting
Perri Jirodan has worked in branch since the store opened 5 years ago
Our stock management partner Jamie Hughes is pretty pleased with 5 years service
Mary Brockbank celebrating 5 years service with her section manager
The Newbury branch opened 5 years ago and we still have partners with us today that were there for the opening. Which means there were lots of celebrations to be had this year with partners celebrating 5 years service with the business.
We loved celebrating these special occasions and presenting partners with their well deserved badges which are now worn with pride.
We also had a Special celebration for Nicky Kowalski who has worked in the branch from day one but has been in the business for 15 years. A brilliant achievement celebrated with all partners in the morning meeting.
John Lewis Memory Store > http://www.johnlewismemorystore.org.uk/
Designed and built by Community Sites


text:
I was talking with my friend yesterday and she asked how my ankle was doing. Girl, that is so last week, I responded. My bizarrely sprained ankle has healed and is functioning fine, I told her, but I did tweak my hamstring last night in my meet. Honestly, she should know this if she followed me on social media close enough but we will give her a pass for having a life. So she said she would now pray for my hamstring to get it together quickly and asked if there was anything else to pray for.
That I stay positive, I said.
For me, that is a far bigger request than my hamstring, or my ankle, or any other non-cooperative body part that doesn't seem to be playing by the rules these days. It is far easier to come back from a strained hamstring than a negative spirit. And I know I'm not there yet– that god awful place where you throw a party for pity and only invite yourself– but I want to make sure I don't even get around to creating the evite.
My road is a bit bumpy right now but I haven't lost sight of my destination. Of course I would have hoped for a smoother ride, but at the end of the day it doesn't matter, does it? The only thing that matters is that I stay the course, and I don't care how many times I fall down and bruise my hamstring or my ego, I intend to do just that.
Staying positive means that my focus will continue to stay on what can happen in the future and not so much what has happened thus far. It means that I continue to believe in my goal because that goal is still ahead of me, and that I choose to focus on the good because that is what's going to help me get there. It is definitely a choice, and I want to continue to make the right one. So, please pray for that.


text:
The Yucatecan Market
Fresh from the outback
AS A STRANGER LIVING IN A VERY STRANGE LAND, I am often jolted out of my supermarket haze by frequent reminders that many people – in fact, about half the people in the world – still live close to the land. One such reminder was recently published in Diario de Yucatán – the peninsula's top newspaper. It offered a whimsical yet realistic view of the fact that while some comestibles may be bought – others are caught. The remarkable thing to me is that none of the following foods is considered all that exotic here in Mérida. All of my highly sophisticated, educated, urban Yucatecan friends have at least heard of the dishes, and some have even tried a couple. Certainly their parents or grandparents sampled some of them, such that virtually everyone I know inhabits a zone separated just a couple of degrees from the wilderness.
As published in Diario de Yucatán, 14 May, 2009
By Miguel Ángel Moo Góngora and Hipólito Pacheco Perera
It tastes different than it looks
Dishes with snakes, iguanas or wasp larvae worthy of the most refined palates
The exquisite aroma they give off when being grilled over charcoal, or cooking in the pot with vegetables and spices, inspire the appetite. The unsuspecting person who doesn't know what it is might even be tempted to have a second helping. And when he does find out, he might offer an apology to his stomach: "Well, it doesn't taste half bad considering how it looked when it was alive!"
The massive communication machine has branded in our heads the notion that meat for the table should only be that which comes from animals found most typically in corrals – even though our ancestors taught us "if it moves and breathes, you can eat it!"
Whether it flies, runs through the fields or crawls around the jungle floor, to this day among some populations the only meat to be had is that which is hunted. And besides – in the outback – domesticated cows and pigs aren't exactly that common.
In the cities, few are the folk who can say they have eaten rattlesnake meat, yet even though it may sound ridiculous, there really are still people who capture rattlesnakes in order to feed the family.
Artemio Moo Cauich – a Yucatecan farmer who has been lucky enough to have had a bite of some reptilian dish or other – says that various species of snake are edible, and although they aren't offered in restaurants with strange sounding names, he reports that indeed there are people who know how to prepare them in ways worthy enough of being in the most haute cuisine cookbooks.
Moo (pronounced "moe") further explains that indeed the rattlesnake (known as tsáab kaan in Mayan) is one among several edible snake varieties, and that its meat has a pale pink color similar to fish.
The iguana (juuj in Mayan) is another edible species and can be cooked in pipián (a sauce of toasted and ground squash seeds) or roasted. The rattlesnake can be cooked in escabeche (a stock containing vinegar and spices) or as barbecue, says Moo.
"The armadillo (weech in Mayan) and the porcupine (k'i'ix beel) are also edible. The former is commonly prepared pibil style (wrapped in banana leaves and roasted in an underground oven) or in escabeche; the latter can be cooked as pibil, too.
"Some people even eat raccoon (k'ulu') and badger (chi'ik), both of which can be prepared in a variety of methods."
Moo continues, "None of these species is normally that appetizing to most people, but of those that I have tried I could say they make for some good eating.
"Only one time did I eat armadillo and since I didn't care much for it, I never tried it again, but I know people who don't think twice and who sink their teeth right in when it's put in front of them."
Moo attested that there are even people who swear that the flesh of o'possoms (ooch) and of the porcupine can cure malaria, "although that hasn't been proven."
"There are more common species, like deer (kéej), the rodent known as tepezcuintle or paca (jaleb) and the wild boar (kitam), that also have much sought-after meat; because of this, they are protected by the government and the furtive hunting of them is prohibited to avoid extinction," he pointed out.
The most popular recipe for all three of these animals is tsi'ik – a kind of salad of shredded meat and chopped vegetables like radish and cilantro, dressed in naranja agria (sour orange) juice.
Also included in the menu known by all rural farmers, in addition to those already mentioned, is the pouched, burrowing rodent known as tuza in Spanish (baj in Mayan), the mourning dove (sakpakal) (photo by Arthur and Elaine Wilson), the wild turkey (kuuts), quail (beech) and the hare (t'u'ul). In the case of insects, the only one known to be eaten in Yucatán is the ek (a variety of wasp), or to be more specific, its larvae.
As for the tuza, after receiving a quick and presumably painless death with a brisk little blow of a stick on the nape of the neck, it is placed on a roaring blaze in order to singe the fur, almost like down, that covers its body.
Those who have born witness to how these little root-eaters go from the tunnel to the plate trust that – at least according to those who performed the quick cookery – the fierce heat of the fire is sufficient to kill all the germs that the bucktoothed creature carried around with it during its life in constant contact with the earth.
After singeing the rodent, the stomach is slit open to remove the viscera; the insides are sprinkled with salt and some lime or sour orange juice; it is wrapped in banana leaves and buried beneath the ashes of the hearth, which can continue in its daily use for making tortillas or cooking other foods. In less than an hour it is ready to eat.
Due to the distinct environment in which the wild turkey, wild boar, deer and paca are found, they have something in common: they are most typically cooked on the spot in a pib – the underground oven of stone and soil.
As for venison, after its pib cooking, some parts of the deer may be cooked a second time, in another way.
For example, the leg can be transformed into a pipián, or chilaquil. The latter must not be confused with that which is consumed in Mexico, made with fried tortilla strips, chicken and red or green sauce. Yucatecan chilaquil on the other hand is prepared with cubed beef, cooked in a red stock including achiote, tomato and onion. The same recipe can be applied to venison pre-cooked in a pib.
The deer's stomach can also be cooked in the pib, stuffed with organ meats such as heart, kidney and liver that have been previously soaked in a vinegar marinade.
The head is usually the first part of the deer that is consumed, freshly disinterred from the earthen oven: the cooked neck, ears, tongue and sparse meat from the skull is cut into small cubes and mixed with a salpicón of radish, cilantro and sour orange juice. And topping the tacos made from this salpicón it is also customary to add a bit of the roasted brains.
The larvae of the ek – a species of wasp found in the wilds of Yucatán – are also eaten with salpicón: workers pilfer the whole hive, then take it apart layer by layer, carefully shaking out the larvae onto a gently heated comal (griddle).
Once the whitish larvae are golden brown, they are removed and seasoned with a bit of salt and pepper. Chopped radish and cilantro are added along with sour orange juice, and they are now ready to eat as a taco. They have a taste similar to fresh toasted maize.
The mere visage of the armadillo is such that it doesn't exactly encourage just anyone to want to put it on a plate. Nevertheless, many decades ago it was common to hear in the pueblos that "Mr. So-and-So", known for selling roast pig, mixed some of his pork with armadillo, which people bought for cheap.
Gastronomic options
The list of edible animal species is extensive, although perhaps not appealing to many diners.
• Duck
While many families raise ducks on their patios along with their hens, there are few who actually eat them. Not even the eggs – which have a hard shell and greenish lining – are eaten as much as chicken eggs.
• "Cheating"
In the past, during certain celebrations in which food was handed out, some hostesses "cheated", since in order to stretch the meat for their guests they sacrificed some ducks to mix with the turkey or chicken in chile sauce.
• Turtle
As recently as 20 years ago, before turtles were protected by environmentalist organizations, wealthy families from the interior of the state were accustomed to eating sea turtle during Holy Week. Where the creature came from was always kept a secret. The most common form for preparing it was in ajiaco (a Caribbean stew of meat, root vegetables and chiles) with plenty of cumin to distract from the fishy smell.
• Fish one day a week
For some communities of the south – far from the coast – fish also was an "exotic" meal barely 30 years ago, since it was only available one day a week. The afternoon prior to "fish day", vendors promoted it in the streets.
• For breakfast
With the improvement of the highway system, nowadays communities of any size have access to fish almost daily, since it is no longer difficult to acquire fried fish – even for breakfast.
|<< May 2019 >>


text:
Welcome To Relationship Jazz
Written By: Mark Smith
CLICK THE PICTURE to watch Mark Smith's brand new video 'Abandonment - The King Kong Of Issues'
CLICK THE PICTURE to watch Mark Smith's appearance on the popular 'Hot Mess Radio podcast'
CLICK THE PICTURE to watch Mark Smith's brand new video 'Abandonment - The Michael Jordan Of Issues!'
While I am still a new blogger I have figured out that the name of my blog was incredibly boring... so it shall from this day forth be known as 'Relationship Jazz', formally the name of my newspaper column.
Jazz according to the Encarta World Dictionary, the word can mean a lot of different things. All of them, I would contend, could be applied to the understanding of relationships. It can mean (1) beautiful, sensual syncopated rhythms and spontaneous musical improvisations. Relationally that would be the magical moments of connection, communication and raw intimacy which unfortunately occur much too infrequently in most marriages. Inspiring that type of heart stopping, life-bonding music between couples will be a goal of this column.Jazz could also mean (2) stuff: unnamed related things or belongings. I will be covering A LOT of really helpful relationship STUFF every Thursday. In the interview I informed my new editor that I had a million things that I was really excited to pontificate on. Think of this column as a free 5-minute therapy session. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in a comfortable chair as you read. Lets cut to the chase - Are you tired of your distant, boring and listless marriage? Are others of you sick of your conflictual, strained, tense or abusive relationship? Your situation is not unusual you are quite normal in fact. Most people do not understand #1 What the purpose of their relationship is, #2 Who they are, #3 Where they came from, #4 Who their spouse really is, #5 What their responsibilities are or #6 How to begin to fix things. I will begin to give you powerful help with issues like that beginning next week.
Jazz could also mean (3) liveliness: animated enthusiasm or vivacity. I like that. I have a great deal of passion for both my work as a marital therapist and for writing. In this column I will challenge you each week to gain a renewed liveliness, awareness and passion for your relationship.
Finally jazz can also mean (4) blather: information or ideas regarded as untrue, misconceived, or misleading. I will attempt to keep a lid on all that jazz although I might just hit a sour note from time to time. Frankly there is a lot of psychobabble being peddled out there. I will tell you what I tell my clients hear what I have to say and then listen to your heart to see if it rings true. I truly believe that I will have a great deal to offer you each week.
Enough of that jazz for now, I first need to cover some basics about who I am, where I came from and what my purpose is in dialogue with you. I am informal, non-judgmental, self-revealing and I dont take myself too seriously; and yet Im also extremely direct, opinionated and even somewhat abrasive (in a nice way) when it comes to teaching about marital/relational issues. I definitely believe that the answers about our current relationships lie in digging through the rubble of past relationships especially our relationships with those most important of all people in our histories - our parents. Reading this blog will be painful and messy not perky, warm and fuzzy or overly simplistic. I will make a solid case for everything that I write. I am not professional in the stuffy sense of the word, I am not out to entertain ala Dr. Phil and I am not riding some rigid religious hobbyhorse. I think that Im reasonably funny, but I guess youll have to be the judge of that. I will write from my heart. My mission is to challenge you to think, to feel deeply and to learn who you are and what your relationship is trying to teach you.
Come along with me get jazzed up - it will be real, it will be cutting, it will be fun and it just might change your life.


text:
The Dinah Weathers the Storm
Photo: Courtesty of Club Skirts
Mariah Hanson, founder of the international and cultural phenomenon dubbed the Dinah, is expecting another 10,000 lesbians to make the annual pilgrimage to Palm Springs in April, despite our economically precarious times. That, says Hanson, is because she understands how recessions, leisure and mindset converge. Hanson says most forms of leisure (including celebrity-laden parties with tons of sexy, barely-clothed lesbians) are not purchased for practical purposes, but for emotional ones. Hence this year's economic turbulence might just mean a lot of dykes seeking relief closer to home.
For Hanson, who produced her first solo Dinah Shore Weekend, in 1991, seeing the Dinah grow to become the largest lesbian event in the world has been her crowning glory. This year, the Dinah returns to their very first host hotel, The Riviera Resort, with a all-star cast of celebrity performers including Katy Perry, Uh Huh Her, Indigo Girls, Lady Gaga, Margaret Cho, Elizabeth Keener, Fannius III, Briana Stockton, Jill Bennett, Suzanne Westenhoefer, Yo Majesty, Erin Foley and God-Des and She.
The Dinah usually attracts 10,000-plus participants. Has the current economic condition affected ticket sales?
Ticket sales are on target and I am thankful for that for a lot of reasons. In the light of a looming recession, I was faced with either staying on target and increasing my budget or cutting back. I choose to increase it. The Dinah is about celebrating our lives, our loves, our moments, and this year, more than any other, I did not want to hold back on my efforts to create that magic. It's going to be the best Dinah I have ever produced. For five days, we plan on helping people forget about the current state of things and give the girls a reason to celebrate, smile, laugh, go wild, go crazy, and let loose a lot of steam.
How does a recession affect lesbian leisure activities like this?
The Dinah has been through a couple of recessions and I think our customers consider it a weekend where, even in tough times, it's a must do. I am thankful for that, and at the same time mindful of the times.
Do you think more women will attend than normal because it's closer to home than other vacations or do you expect that you'll attract a similar attendance to last year?
I think attendance will remain stable. We might see an increase in California girls and some fall out from the national market, but then again, who knows? At this point, it really looks like the girls are coming in full force. I think people need something to look forward to.
How can lesbians make this an affordable trip?
Room shares are important. Carpooling. Buying the All Access Pass before Jan. 15. For all the entertainment I have planned, it's by far the best deal. A lot of women do not buy it and end up spending more on individual tickets than they would have on the pass, so it's the smartest way to do the Dinah. If you become a member of thedinah.com, you can take $20 off the All Access Pass. You just sign up at the site. When you order tickets, use the email address you used to sign up and you get $20 off. Book your hotel room early. Once the host hotels start selling out, surrounding hotels tend to up their prices.
Tell me about your first Dinah. How different was it than say last year?
My first Dinah was really exciting for me and incredibly stressful. I really didn't know what I was doing. [Laughs] It was huge venture to undertake and of course I did it full force and just figured it out as I went. But, you know what just occurs to me? Now I know what I am doing and it's still stressful. Seriously, the quality of production and entertainment is so much higher than when I first started out. I feel much more confident about the direction I am taking the weekend.
You've had a lot of celebs at the Dinah, including the cast of The L Word, Pat Benatar and the Pussycat Dolls. How important are celebrities? Can the right celebrity make or break attendance?
I think the girls love the celebrities we bring but I don't think that is why they attend our parties. Club Skirts throws stellar parties and creates a vibe that speaks to the entire community, so every one feels welcome and a part of the Dinah. So many celebrities are attending Club Skirts that are not even on our roster. Last year, Kate Pierson of the legendary B-52's hopped on stage with the band Betty. In 2006, Carmen Electra was hanging out with Joan Jett at Club Skirts' hotel late Saturday night. The Three Way cast—Maeve Quinlan, Cathy Shim, Maile Flanagan and Jill Bennett—filmed episodes there and brought Buffy The Vampire Slayer movie actress Kristy Swanson. Pepper Mashay, of Dive in the Pool fame, showed up and hopped on stage to sing her hit. You never know who is going to show up. It's very cool. The celebs are not why they go, but at Club Skirts, it makes the going all that much hotter.
Tell me what's different about this year.
We're at the Riviera Resort, my all-time favorite hotel. The property has undergone a complete face-lift. After a $90 million renovation, it's simply hip, trendy and stunning. [Attendees can] plan on more fun and good times than ever before, in five star surroundings. We're also at The Palm Springs Convention Center, the largest event space in the desert—one of the reasons we could book talent as popular as Indigo Girls and Katy Perry. This year we are introducing our first annual GLAAD Cocktail reception, which I am excited about.
There's a lot of misconceptions about the Dinah. Which one do you most want to correct?
It's not just a massive, wild party, although that part of it has a great appeal for those who just want to cut loose and regenerate by taking a few days off to enjoy mindless fun. But really, everyone is there for different reasons and you can pretty much make the weekend whatever you want. So much socializing, camaraderie, entertainment of all kinds, dancing, comedy, making new friends, falling in love takes place that you can enjoy it on many different levels.
Tell me your favorite Dinah memory?
This year when Pat Benatar ended her concert with "We Belong," it was as if she was singing to us and she was telling us that we belong, too. It was beautiful.
There was some controversy a few years back between you and your old business partners. What affect did that have on how you do business?
I didn't initiate the split, and was really surprised at the action. But despite it being a painful time, I am now grateful that it happened. Change is always difficult, yet it always offers a time for growth...which is exactly what I have done. I am proud to offer an event which focuses on putting my customers at the forefront of the event and at the same time offering the level of entertainment I've only been able to provide since the split.
What advice do you have for lesbian travelers in this tight economy?
Enjoy every minute of the Dinah. Don't overdo it and subsequently miss a thing.


text: Can anybody recommend a covered box (or a box / subpanel combination) in which I can mount a bunch of outlets? I want to have at least: 2 x NEMA 14-50 4 x NEMA 5-20 Would be wonderful if I can just run a single 100A 4-wire cable run to it and it provides all the outlets from it. Does anything like that exists? PS: I don't want to use 4 or 6 individual boxes, because it looks hokey.


text:
Ford said it would expand its regional recall on Takata passenger side airbag inflators "at the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)".
Get full access to all content, just $1 for 30 days
A Message From The Editor
just-auto gives its paid members access to the very best automotive market coverage.
And now there's just-auto plus, our premium membership that gives you exclusive component forecast data, company profiles and extended news coverage - just for premium members.
Today I can offer you 30 days access for $1 - and that includes just-auto plus.
Dave Leggett, editor of just-auto
* plus VAT if applicable
Only on


text:
So I'm sure it must seem like I'm getting kickbacks or payola from the various deal-a-day Web sites I've posted about this week, but with the holidays looming nearer by the minute (well that's certainly not the Christmas spirit, Erin!), I thought sharing good deals on super-cute baby bits would be beneficial for everyone involved. I will return to non-retail postings soon, but if I find something my kiddos and your kiddos can't live without, I'm going to let you know about it! Case in point...
A couple of weekends ago, my mom, the girls and I went to the 29th-Annual Loveland High School Art & Craft Expo in an effort to escape Dad and Pat's lamp-repair shenanigans. It was an amazingly organized, well-thought-out event and we found some wonderful items for our friends and family alike--Ella even received some homemade dog biscuits that were made/sold by a local Girl Scout troop. Go Girl Scouts!
Out of more than 200 artists and crafters, there were two vendors that really stood out to us and I wanted to tell you about them in case their wares might make ideal holiday gifts for someone on your list. First was Weber Farms of Verona, Kentucky. A small family-run farm, the Webers grow produce, raise goats and other animals, keep bees, and produce some amazing natural skin care products. We'd never heard of Weber Farms or their lotions/soaps/balms/butters/etc., but the line at their booth was a pretty good indication that they were offering products worth taking a look at.
Suffering from a wicked case of cracked knuckles brought on by the change of the season (and about three loads of laundry every day), I asked Mrs. Weber what she'd recommend for my beyond-dish-pan-hands. She quickly placed one of their lotion bars in my hands and within a matter of minutes, my knuckles stopped throbbing and lost their oh-so-sexy sandpaper texture. So sad, I know! ;-) Needless to say, I picked up a couple of the bars, as well as some of their all-natural baby wash, a few cakes of their goat's milk soap and a brochure so I could reorder as necessary. And though you'd think I must have broken the bank to afford so many natural, handmade goodies, I didn't even reach the $25 mark. Take that, Whole Foods! If nothing else came from our visit to the LHS Expo, I am beyond thrilled to have found such a gem of a product/vendor and to have the opportunity to support such an amazing way of life. To explore the Weber family's complete product line, be sure to visit their online store.
The other booth we fell in love with was of a different ilk than the Webers', but it also offered some absolutely wonderful handmade items. According to their Etsy profile, Bloom~N~Bows is a two-woman operation (based just down the road from us) dedicated to creating personalized gifts and apparel for infants, toddlers and adults.Of course, what really caught our attention were their ADORABLE tutu ensembles and one of my all-time-favorite baby bits, fancy fanny bloomers! These extremely talented ladies have created an amazing line of custom-made, personalized gifts/apparel that is as extensive as it is darling. Plus, being a small-business-owning mom myself, I jump at the chance to support other women who are setting their own course in the professional world. So, if you'd like to take a look at what Bloom~N~Bows has to offer, click on over to their Etsy store.
All-in-all, our trip to the LHS Expo was a very worthwhile endeavor. If you're a tri-stater, I'd definitely recommend your own outing next year--if nothing else, go for the fresh-made kettle corn! Plus, by the time we got home from our excursion, the dodgy lamp was fixed and the boys were ready to take their beautiful girls--all four of us--out to lunch! Not a bad day by any stretch!
All-in-all, our trip to the LHS Expo was a very worthwhile endeavor. If you're a tri-stater, I'd definitely recommend your own outing next year--if nothing else, go for the fresh-made kettle corn! Plus, by the time we got home from our excursion, the dodgy lamp was fixed and the boys were ready to take their beautiful girls--all four of us--out to lunch! Not a bad day by any stretch!
I guess that's all I've got for today. I hope the final hours of your weekend are full of fun and sunshine--and if sunshine isn't an option, may they be even more chock-full of fun!
These aren't the Weber's goats, but hey, when you've got pictures
of your kids with goats (no pun intended), you go with it! :-)
Oh yeah, don't forget that there's only 33 days 'til Christmas, 19 days 'til Hanukkah, 34 days 'til Kwanzaa and 29 days 'til the Winter Solstice!


text:
20 Point Process
20 Point Business Buying Process
As a prospective Buyer, you should understand that, as Business brokers, we represent and are paid by the Sellers who have employed us to sell their businesses. We are obligated by law to act primarily for the Seller's (our Client) benefit.
However, it is our policy, as well as a legal requirement, that we treat you fairly and honestly. We can provide you with valuable market information on businesses that we offer for sale and education and assistance in the business buying process. A 20 point process to purchasing a business
- Commitment: Your commitment to purchase a business at a price and terms consistent with the marketplace.
- Disclosure Agreement: You sign an agreement to maintain utmost confidentiality concerning all the information provided to you on various businesses.
- Background Information: You provide us with background and financial information since it will be required by both the Seller and Landlord.
- Review: You and the Business Broker will review and select businesses to tour.
- Showing: The Broker will tour you on the businesses you have selected and discuss the various components and benefits of owning each business.
- Meeting with the Seller: A meeting with the current owner is usually in order so that you can ask more specific and detailed questions.
- Offer to Purchase/Earnest Money Agreement: With the assistance of the Broker you will write an offer to purchase or a LOI (Letter of Intent) identifying specific contingencies and conditions for purchase; i.e. Books and records, Leases, Training agreements and Non-Compete agreements, etc.
- Present offer: The Broker will present your offer along with your RESUME, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT to the Seller.
- Background: Your Broker will go over your background and financial statement, objectives and goals along with your reasons for your offering price.
- Explanation: The Broker will explain the terms and conditions of your offer to the Seller
- Accept/Amends offer: Seller accepts the offer as it is written or amends the offer to meet more closely his needs in the transaction (fine-tunes it).
- Acceptance: Broker will notify you of acceptance or amendment of offer.
- Mutual acceptance: Offer is signed by both Buyer and Seller accepting the conditions and terms
- Inspection: You meet with Seller and/or his accountant and go over books and records for verification of sales and income.
- Contingency removal: You remove in writing the existing contingencies in the earnest money agreement, thus making the agreement binding on both parties. EARNEST MONEY IS EARNED BY THE SELLER WHEN BUYER HAS SIGNED OFF ON ALL CONTINGENCIES.
- Consent to assign: The landlord agrees to the assignment of lease or a new lease.
- Open Escrow: The Broker may provide the escrow attorney with the documents necessary to close the transaction either in a Title company or an attorney?s office.
- Appointment: Broker will set a time for all documents to be signed in the closing attorney's office.
- Inventory: Arrangements are made for you and the Seller to take a physical count of the inventory that are a part of the assets included in the sale price.
- Closing: All parties arrive at the escrow attorney's office to sign all closing documents.


text:
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Dirty Dogs
It's hard to tell from the picture,
but Sigmund and his pal, Senator,
are absolutely filthy!
We took them to the dog park today.
Let's just say they played like crazy -
right in the dirt pile!
Sigmund was so dirty, when I put him in the
bathtub - the water was nasty brown!
I had to wash him twice!
Of course...
It's always the day after I already gave him a bath!
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Lonely Pug
Sigmund is a lonely pug these days. We gave Torry Kittee to a new family this week and everyone's sad... Especially Sigmund.
I've been losing my voice a lot and the doctor's determined I have numerous issues - including a severe allergy to my cat. I've always had it - but ignored it. Trouble is - when you live in 950 square feet and your cat sleeps on your chest - it's a little hard. I was afraid it was ultimately going to be my job or the cat. And since the cat doesn't pay the bills...
Since she left, Sigmund's been walking around looking for her, checking under the bed and in all the corners. If you say, "where's Torrey?" He'll look up and all around to all the places she used to try to get away from him.
At least we know she's at a wonderful place... no other pets, just her. An acre of land to roam. A family that lost a cat and is ready to love a new one. And close enough to visit.
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Which one? Which one?
Sigmund can't decide which ball he wants to fetch more! If only his mouth were bigger.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Who says pugs can't fetch?
Sigmund loves to play fetch! We go down to the garage and play every night. I think he really just likes getting the treat when he brings the ball back.


text:
Study finds how bacteria detect and ingest new DNA
06 February 2013
A new study by researchers at Imperial College London has identified how Neisseria meningitidis, a type of bacteria that causes life-threatening meningitis and septicaemia, is able to detect and ingest new DNA and generate different strains.
|A piliated Neisseria meningitidis bacterium as seen by immunofluorescence microscopy. The bacterium is in red, the pili are in green.
One way in which bacteria overcome our immune defences is by generating new variants that either go undetected, or are more resistant to antibiotics and can cause serious disease outbreaks. This usually occurs through a process known as natural transformation where bacteria ingest free DNA that is abundant in many environments and acquire new genetic traits.
Natural transformation has been studied for decades, and has been instrumental to one of the most important discoveries in biology: that DNA is the material that carries genetic information. However, it remains unknown how bacteria are able to detect the new DNA they ingest.
Published today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a study by Dr Vladimir Pelicic and professor Stephen Matthews from the MRC Centre for Molecular Bacteriology and Infection has identified a 'molecular sensor' for DNA in Neisseria meningitidis.
Hair-like structures called pili found on many bacteria have long been known to be involved in natural transformation. In this study, the researchers discovered that a protein component of pili is capable of sensing DNA outside the cell, binding it very strongly using a previously unrecognised mechanism.
The bound DNA is then thought to be imported in the bacteria by retracting the pili, which act like grappling hooks.
"Similar pili and proteins are found in hundreds of bacterial species, several of which cause disease in humans," said Dr Pelicic "The challenge now isto understand in greater detail the biology of these fascinating molecular machines, and - potentially - to exploit these findings to develop new drugs targeting them that would be effective against a very broad spectrum of bacteria."
This research project was funded with grants from the Wellcome Trust and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.


text:
"Why Must I Be a Crustacean in Love?" is episode five in season two of Futurama. (Wikipedia)
I've decided to start writing my blog again, as the last time I wrote was in January, which was ages ago, seeing as it's April on Monday. I am officially closing my Myspace blog, but I might transfer all that I wrote onto here in some sort of archive, not for vain reasons but because I like reading over what I wrote all those months ago! All nonsense of course, but it's my nonsense!
I am currently obsessed with 'House'. I have watched just over half of the first series, and it's amazingly brilliant. I can't believe I left it so long before discovering it. Hugh Laurie is quite simply amazing in it, I love him and want to be a doctor so I can work for him.
I absolutely have got to start taking more photos. I say it all the time, but I never actually get around to doing it. I am just going to start carrying my camera with me wherever I go and that should work!


text:
Safety at gas-fired plants questioned
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is trying to improve workplace standards in gas-fired plants after the investigations of two terrible explosions caused during the cleaning of natural gas pipes. The most recent accident occurred in February at the Kleen Energy plant in Middletown, Connecticut killing six and injuring at least fifty workers. Investigators saw extreme similarities in the Kleen Energy explosion and the explosion at the ConAgra Foods Slim Jim plant in Garner, North Carolina last June 2009. In the explosion at ConAgra four workers were killed and sixty-seven were injured.
Both of the accidents occurred during the cleaning of gas-piping through either flushing pipes or venting gas.
Members of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board voted 4-1 in Middletown on Monday for a list of 18 urgent recommendations to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the National Fire Protection Association, and other organizations.
Board member John Bresland stated, "CBS investigators have determined that no specific federal workplace safety standards prohibit intentional, planned releases of natural gas into workplaces…We also determined that there are safe, feasible, economical alternatives to the unsafe gas-handling practices that caused this accident".
If your or someone you love has been injured in the workplace, contact the Raleigh workers' compensation attorneys of Scudder Seguin, PLLC at (919) 851-3311 to learn more about your rights.


text:
Exporting activity
Our products have successfully launched in international markets, such as the EU, East Europe, and Asia markets. In 2016 important cooperation started, in North Europe.
Why become a distributor
Oliveway's team consist of people who have dedicated their lives to natural care. People who are experts in their fields, known for their knowledge and love for what they do...Read more >
Partner application
Fill in the form below and your request will be examined as soon as possible and you will receive an answer in the following days.Fill in the form >
Company profile brochure
You can download our product brochures or our company profile brochureDownload >


text: I'm afraid I'll have to say bye-bye to my fave header for almost years. Obviously, I have reinvented my blog having a Novinture theme by BloggerTricks.com's help and so I would need to have a new header to fit its settings. Dun't have any idea yet :( I'm no graphic artist or web designer. Any inputs? or ready-made header? heheh


text:
Any seasoned hostess knows that the details are really what makes a party. Anyone can invite a group of friends over, but how many people can do it in style? I've rounded up a few party details that I think would make an party-goer more appreciative. Even better, most take almost no effort.
February 21, 2013
Festive Fetes: All in the Details
* Sorry dollface, all fields are required (your email address will not be published or shared, don't worry!)
I love, love, love the "tree cups!"
Mandy aka Waiting On Martha


text:
Model tests are always fun, and I love to see the new faces find their groove, a certain look, maybe a hint at some kind of market potential that will return on their hopes and aspirations.
And usually (if the scout and agent are honest and talented) most models who are willing to put in a bit of effort, will find a market and get some work. Maybe some travel, hopefully some great stories and a bit set by for when they pursue their life careers.
And sometimes you see a model with so much potential that even though it is just a test, the results are good enough to put in your book.
So, here's Alyssa. Amazing first shoot.
Photos Ben Kwan
Styling Samm
Hair and make-up Liz Dungate
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
testing positive... in a good way.
Posted by liz dungate at 6:49 PM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
|B&B List Home | USA Map | Texas Bed and Breakfasts | Sanford House Inn and Spa BnB
The Sanford House
Nestled amongst gardens and situated near the pool, all cottage suites are elegant and comfortable. Living and dining areas are gracefully furnished and feature a king-size bed, kitchen, Jacuzzi tub for two, and a gas fireplace.
Guest Rooms
Each guest room in our Victorian mansion bears the name of a legendary composer. The seven rooms are exquisitely decorated with antiques, artwork and sophisticated fabrics, and feature a variety of modern amenities.
The Brahms Room
|All guest rooms
& cottages include:
Secluded Cottages also feature:
Mini kitchen with refrigerator, microwave
and coffee pot
Spacious den area with gas fireplace
Jacuzzi tub for two
Walk in shower
Exquisite furnishings.
Gracious decor.
TheBeethoven Room
Click Here to Check on Room Availability
Rates and Information
Guest Comments
"The hospitality extended to us by your staff was extraordinary. We
will make The Sanford House a desired stay on all futures trips to the Dallas area."
- Jill and Hugh, Philadelphia, PA
"We appreciated the different venue and the space we had, but most of all the general ambience and overall friendliness and professionalism of all the people at The Sanford House. For me, the icing on the cake was the quality of the cuisine which was frankly superb." - Tony Wright, Senior Vice President Envirotainer, Farnham, Surrey, GU 9 7 ND
"I suppose what really stands out to me about the Sanford Spa & Salon is value. I always feel I get good value when I visit I find the employees at the salon to be very knowledgeable and experienced, courteous, friendly and appreciative of my business." - Mona Belcher, President e-Marketing Strategies, Inc.
Click Here to Check on Room Availability
Sanford House
here for more information:
|B&B List Home | USA Map | Texas Bed and Breakfasts | Sanford House Inn and Spa BnB


text:
The Freedom Express. (Freedom, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 11, 1909
Description: Weekly newspaper from Freedom, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 11, 1909
Creator: Walker, H. G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Newspaper
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society


text:
VidCutter is an open source video trimming application that makes it easy to extract one or more scenes from a video clip and combine them into a new video.
Simply load the video file and mark the scenes you want to extract with Clip Start/End to add them to your clip index. You can re-arrange... [Read more...]
Search for software
Copyright 1997-2019 WebAttack, Inc. WEBATTACK and SNAPFILES are registered trademarks of WebAttack Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.


text:
In Dominican Spanish la ñapa refers to "the little extra" added on at the end. Just when you thought you'd gotten all that you would get, along comes your ñapa, like a baker's dozen, with one more kiss, one more pastelito, one more mango at the mercado.
Border of Lights
Virtual Vigil, October 3, 2015
Sometimes as a storyteller, I wonder if I'm not fooling myself, thinking that stories can really change anything. Then, I hear a story that shows me how, little by little, under the radar, seemingly insignificantly, stories can enter the bloodstream of the imagination and begin to transform us, one reader, one listener at a time.
The (alas, true) story of the "Parsley Massacre," powerfully evoked in Rita Dove's poem, "Parsley," as well as Edwidge Danticat's novel, The Farming of the Bones, is what led a group of us to gather at the border on the 75th anniversary of that massacre, October 2012. We were a core group of ten or so, who had connected with each other through that powerful story-dissemination tool, the Internet. We were joined by close to two hundred people on the ground. That night we transformed that Massacre River, which divides the two countries, into a border of light.
We also spent three days engaged in community work and dialogue with citizens of both countries, working, talking, laughing, storytelling. That first gathering was so moving and transformative to so many of us, we decided to continue the tradition. This year, 2015, marks the fourth BORDER OF LIGHTS.
But when we were organizing that first Border of Lights, I confess: I started getting cold feet. Would three days of activism accomplish anything? We were meeting with roadblocks left and right from authorities on the ground. Maybe it was too soon to begin to change centuries of hostility and posit another story?
And then, I heard a story which gave me hope to continue trying to find solutions to seemingly insoluble problems.
Padre Regino, a Jesuit, has been working on the border for Haitian rights for close to three decades. A few years ago, Padre Regino wanted to say a mass of remembrance and reconciliation. But he, too, found roadblocks: neither country would give him the required permits to allow the citizens from the other country to attend. So Padre Regino built a stone altar in the center of the Massacre river, the "no-man's-land" dividing the two countries. There, he conducted a mass in knee-high water, giving out communion to Haitians and Dominicans who streamed in from both sides.
The story of Padre Regino reminded me at a critical moment to keep believing. Often we are told that change can't happen by the powers-that-be who are heavily invested in maintaining the status quo, or sadly, by those who have lost all hope, or even more sadly by those doubting Thomases inside us. But then we hear a story that stirs us, a way opens, a light is lit, one light lights another, and at least for one night, a river where a massacre happened flows with light.
Join our virtual vigil for Border of Lights, October 3, 2015, any time between 8-10 pm EST. Light your light! Enlighten others!
Julia Alvarez
September 26, 2015
Copyright © Julia Alvarez 2015-2019.
All rights reserved. No further duplication, downloading or
distribution permitted without written agreement of the author
(please contact my agent, Stuart Bernstein).
recommend this page to a friend
to the Top
find Julia Alvarez on:
looking for something?
try the site map or search:
send website feedback to Julia Alvarez's webster
website by Sienna M Potts: Siennese.com
many thanks to Alex Chapin for the original design
this website generated with 100% recycled electrons
last updated 3 November 2018 :: 1 pm Caspar (Pacific) time
unless otherwise noted
all website content copyright © 2003-2019 Julia Alvarez
all rights reserved, thank you
website design copyright © 2003-2019 Sienna M Potts