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A blog about things that I'm interested in and I'm interested in a lot of things (But the postcards took over).
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Happy Christmas!
I don't think anyone will have much time for blogging for the next week. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Monday, December 14, 2009
Lady taxi drivers
In 1906 Paris saw the first lady taxi drivers. There was a lot of interest in these brave women. They soon learnt to drive motorised taxis too. I was pleased to find an excellent history in English which explains their story in more detail. Does image number 8 look familiar? Picture number 30 is of special interest to me.
Friday, December 04, 2009
Our Première Dame
There aren't many photographs of Madame Henriette Poincaré. She was the wife of the president of France, Raymond Poincaré, during the first world war. I was interested to see that she has Italian blood like our present First Lady. She always accompanied her husband whenever it was possible and worked hard during the war to send out parcels, not only to the soldiers, but to the families and children they had left behind as well as offer them support.
She and her husband loved to spend time in the gardens at the Elysée palace. In 1917 an Orang-utan escaped from a nearby circus, found its way into the gardens and tried to drag her up a tree. Of course this news was censored at the time. She must have been absolutely terrified.
Here you see her arriving in Limoges in 1913 accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture (her husband had already arrived).
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sapeurs Pompiers de Paris
These are examples of the different uniforms Parisian fire-fighters would have worn around 1900. In France the fire service deal with all emergencies. Though I'm still wondering about the one with the gun…
As always click on the image to get a better view.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Continuing the story of Odette :
Odette was born in 1899. I've discovered that her father was in the army. He sent her a postcard of the officers mess with a cross marking the window of his room, she was eight years old at the time. Her grandmother's Chateau is not for sale, as I thought, there are two chateaux with the same name. Her Grandmother who signed her cards 'Granny' was a Countess!
In 1906 Odette went to stay with friends and afterwards they sent her these two lovely postcards. I presume that her friends were called Denise and Marguerite
Saturday, October 24, 2009
"A travelling photographer is passing through the area. Jeannic is five years old, we must have a photograph of her… but she is terrified by the man and his machine! So daddy has to be at her side. Come on Jeannic watch the birdie…"
Friday, October 23, 2009
This is where I live
It hasn't changed that much since 1900 when this card was sent. Unfortunately the boats have changed. There are more people who sail for leisure and fewer fishing boats.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
In June 1902 Barnham's circus was passing through the town of Tours in France. One of the performers was an was an enormous 80 year old elephant weighting 7 tonnes called Fritz. Not surprisingly, one day he decided he'd had enough of being a circus elephant. One story goes that he refused to move, the other that he went beserk. The outcome was that he was killed. He was taken to be stuffed and came back to Tours nearly a year later and has been there ever since, here are some 5 and 6 year olds at a workshop at the museum in Tours.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Another auction, another family
I'm sorry that I haven't found time to post for a while. We attended an Auction last week. It's the furthest we've travelled to an auction so far so we took the opportunity to stay in a romantic hotel and mix business with pleasure. We also bought some beautiful cards. One of the lots came from chateau so I've been piecing together bits of information about the family. They owned two chateaux in the middle of France , one of which is up for sale at the moment (that's why the cards were being auctioned I suppose). Around 1900 a lot of the cards were written to a little girl called Odette. She seems to have passed from chateau to chateau to stay with her grandmother, perhaps while her parents were away. Judging by the wording on the cards she was much loved by everyone. Above is one of the cards she received in 1904.
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Sunday, August 23, 2009
A real donkey in Pyjamas
In June I wrote about Donkeys wearing Pyjamas on Ré Island. well here is the real thing!. In the background you can see windmills - they've all gone now.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Some new postcards
We're very excited about some new postcards that we bought this week. They are mainly of La Rochelle and are in excellent condition. Recently a shop in town which dealt with postcards, stamps and coins closed down and I can't help wondering if they come from there originally. For a little while I'll be sharing a few views of the town. This first postcard is of a street in the quarter where I used to live. Nothing much has changed at all, except that the shop has gone. I'm fascinated by the goods on display, especially the little horse…
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Here is a modern postcard for a change. I love the colours; pinks and greys with just a touch of yellow. "Jeune Homme au Plateau" –young man with platter - was painted by Christopher Harmon Cheung in 1986. He is a Hyperrealism painter.
The correspondence on the back is interesting too. Written by the father of the gallery owner wishing someone good luck. A hopeful artist looking for somewhere to exhibit his paintings perhaps?
Friday, August 07, 2009
Abbé Miroy
This postcard made me feel overwhelmingly sad. Click on the image to get a better view of the bronze statue of the Abbé Charles-Eugène Miroy (sorry, it is in French but you can see a picture of him), who was shot by the Prussian army after the armistice had been signed, when he was 42 years old,. The sculptor was Charles René de Paul de Saint-Marceaux and this was one of his earlier works.
Abbé Miroy's tomb is still regarded as a symbol of resistance and flowers are regularly laid there today.
Monday, August 03, 2009
Sur le Pont d'Avignon
When the Saint Benezet bridge was built in in the 12th century there were 22 arches, but floods, conflicts and time have taken their toll and only four remain. These children were perhaps singing the famous song for the photographer when he took the picture for this postcard around 90 years ago. They all look very happy to demonstrate their dance.
My daughter Dom went to visit the Avignon bridge a couple of weeks ago. You have to pay to visit today.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Marié de L'Isle
I've mentioned the French photographer Henri Manuel a couple of times here. Today I came across this lovely portrait of the French mezzo soprano Célestine Galli-Marié known as Marié de l'Isle, it was taken by him. I haven't managed to find out much about her at all. She was born in 1840, married a sculptor called Galli and died in 1905.
Tomorrow we're off to an auction in another town. I wonder what treasures we'll find.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Donkeys in pyjamas
A little bit of local culture. Across the way on the Ile de Ré, the donkeys have always worn pyjamas! Even today you can find them if you know where to look. This might seem to be a strange idea, but in the past the working donkeys were troubled by mosquitoes biting their legs. This card shows a donkey with his mistress and the caption reads: "Around here everyone wears the trousers… even the mistress."
Saturday, June 13, 2009
An afternoon stroll
Today we'll take a trip in our time capsule and stroll down Avenue de la Gare, stopping for a drink outside the Café de la Poste (on the left) on the way. Although the edges of the postcard are faded, details like the moustache on the man on the right can easily be seen with a strong magnifying glass. The card was sent in 1927.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
This is what I call Paris
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Traditional costume
Here is a young lady in Breton costume taken at the turn of the 20th century. You can see more detail if you click on the image. The daffodils on the skirt caught my eye, was her skirt black or dark green? As well as the lace on her 'coiffe'(bonnet), the edge of her shawl is interesting. This card makes me think of peace and tranquillity.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Who's that girl?
A little before October 1909 a photographer set out to take a picture of the 'Grand Hôtel du Parc'. Some passers by were caught on camera including a pretty young lady. She was pretty enough to turn the head of a young man and make him smile( seen with a powerful magnifying glass).
What happened next?
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Emile Loubet
Emile Loubet was president of France from 1899 to 1906. It wasn't until I scanned this postcard, sent in 1905, that I realised that the lines were in fact writing which tell us something of his life. Click on the images to get a better view..
Monday, May 04, 2009
Happy days
These postcards were sold in 1939, just before the war. They were sold for 1 franc each in aid of the National Committee for Summer Camps in France. From what I can find out there were guest illustrators every year who produced a set of cards. These were painted by Georges Redon. He seems to have illustrated quite a few postcards and various posters etc., but there doesn't seem to be anything written about his life.
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Spring flowers
Friday, May 01, 2009
First of May
Today is the day on which people offer each other little bunches of Lily-of-the-Valley in order to bring good luck. If you've ever been in France on the May 1st you may well have seen it being sold on the streets to passers by. I was offered my Lily-of-the-Valley by the lady who owns the bar restaurant in the village when we called in for a cup of coffee this morning.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The silk merchant
I love the colours of this postcard. When I first saw it I wondered how I could describe it. I don't read Armenian. I imagine this is a merchant selling silks to a well to do lady. The card is dated 1900. There are a few marks on it and the bottom left hand corner is slightly bent. If I live to be 109 years old I hope that I stay in as good condition as this card!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Two Lovers
1. I'll lay the world at your feet. 2. Your every wish is my command. 3. You must believe in my 'star'
4. Close to you I am but mere man. 5. As my son resembles you…
One of the nicest parts of what I do is finding treasures like this little set of postcards. The lovers were photographed by Henri Manuel, a famous French photographer. Sent in the spring of 1911, I was disappointed to find that they weren't love letters at all, but family correspondence.
click on the images to get a better view
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
1st April!
It's come around quickly, hasn't it? I do hope they didn't use real fish when they took the photographs. The way she's holding this one so carefully it could be real. These are cards from past years.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
The bride
I was really hoping to find out a little about the lace on this costume. It was traditional where I live and the young lady wearing it so proudly is to be married. I don't know whether she and her female relatives would have made the lace or bought it for the occasion.
Click on the image to get a better view of the lace.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Dear Daddy
Thursday 22nd March
Dear Papa,
I am being good but I never pull the chain when I go to the toilet. I'm making a….. for baby. I do three rows at the front and back. I'm still enjoying myself and thank you for the pictures.
A big kiss,
I received your letter – no I didn't win, yes she's well, no I don't let Sabine use the racquet, yes I say them every evening, yes she is good , yes she has some hair.
Friday, March 20, 2009
I think that I've probably said this before. Looking at the postcards that pass through my hands I'm always pleased to see the children. All posing for the man with the camera. It must have been a special occasion for them which they probably remembered for the rest of their lives. We take so much for granted. Imagine how they would have laughed if we told them photographs would one day taken with a telephone!
Thursday, March 05, 2009
We acquired a new album from an (real) auction. I'm already piecing together the story of the family that owned it. I've concluded that the couple were married not long after the First World War. Madame X could have been a widow with a daughter called Alice as Alice has a different family name. Perhaps Alice's father was killed during WW1?
The master of the house worked for an insurance company and was later promoted to a post in Paris as head of department. Most of their postcard sending friends had the annoying habit of sending the postcards in envelopes and not marking the year if they dated the cards at all. The family however, carefully collected their postcards and put them into an album so that they are still in very good condition.
The bridge you see on this postcard was built by the Romans and is still there today
Monday, February 23, 2009
The Water Mill
Who could resist dreaming of this magical place? Your dream could become reality because today the water mill is open as restaurant. Hillary Clinton has dined there, but don't be put off, the prices are very reasonable.
It was a real pleasure to find the website of the restaurant with even more beautiful views. There is more, it's not too far from Monet's garden!
As always, click on the image for a better view.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
BlogExplosion: very Important!!
A letter has been composed for everyone to send out to the company that owns Blogexplosion on 20th February, you can copy the letter from here.
If you prefer, go here for more instructions and access to a rich text format of the letter. I think anyone outside the US would probably like to send their letters a little earlier. The addresses are supplied. Just pick who you would like to address your letter to.
There is no reason why you shouldn't compose your own letter if you want to. Please be polite. A lot of effort has gone into this project by people who care about the blogging community. If you belong to BlogExplosion, please help.
And yes, you will be seeing this post on all of my blogs
Thanks to; thewatchlist, MJTaylor Spicybugz, bokonon, kelson, SelinaKimsey, sightlydrunk, bluegrassBloggo, McSpazz, lando411 and others I have surely missed for keeping the forums looking like forums. A special thanks to thewatchlist and MJTaylor who have put in all of the work for the letter.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Procrastination is not new
Here is a postcard which was written on Christmas day in 1899. However, it was not posted until the next century on January 5th
Friday, January 30, 2009
Welcome home Worldman
This little boat is boldly setting off across Lac Léman towards Montreaux. If you look closely you might just be able to make out our globetrotting friend, Peter, on his way home from Sudan to his wife and family. I hope that you've had a good trip home, Peter and that you can have a well deserved break and get on with your retirement!
Perhaps you might even run into Bill Gates, Barbara Hendricks or Shania Twain?
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Poor Dodo
I wanted to share this postcard of a Dodo with you. Weren't they sweet? If they were alive today would they be;
1. served up for Christmas dinner
2. in a zoo
3. sold as pets?
If you read the Wikipedia entry, there doesn't appear to be a stuffed Dodo that they know of. Well, you saw it here first! The postcard received a bid very quickly after being put up for sale on eBay.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
There is only word that I can think of to describe this postcard; « charming ». The colours are subtle and the girls are naturally pretty. I imagine that they were really pleased to be allowed to wear those lovely hats.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
A postcard in Braille
This postcard is very topical at the moment. Louis Braille was born on January 4th 1909. He developed the system by which millions read today at the age of 13!!
I managed to translate the Braille into French "Un cordial souvenir de mes petite souris blanches" - A friendly souvenir of my little white mice. A child's hand has written searched and found, so I assume that the game was to translate the message.
The front of the postcard shows the King of Belgium presenting the 7th Infantry Regiment with the Legion of Honour during the First World War. Click on the image to get a better view
Friday, January 02, 2009
Happy new year everyone
I thought I'd start the year with a closer look at the costumes on this postcard from Vals-les-Bains famous for it's water cures since the 17th century. In the past only the well to do would frequent places such as these. Today Doctors can prescribe a 'cure' if they think that their patients would benefit. Patients are sent to Vals-les-Bains for problems relating to nutrition, obesity and diabetes. Ordinary Visitors and tourists also benefit from the usual Jacuzzi, massage, well-being and beauty treatments associated with such places.
I couldn't believe how clear the details on this postcard are! The people you can see would almost certainly not have posed for the photographer. Unfortunately the lady on the stairs is victim of a crease through the middle of the postcard.
Click on the images for a better view
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… but quite a milestone in my master plan (see previous post). After about a year of (discrete periods of intense) work, I've decided that SwiftAA, the best collection of astronomical algorithms on Swift, hit the 2.0-alpha stage.
SwiftAA is intended to be the underlying code framework of all scientific computations of the next version of iObserve. With it, I'll be able to provide tons of details about many objects, and especially about Solar System objects, which are clearly missing in the current app.
It's an alpha stage, of course. It means a lot of details need to be polished: iOS version polishing, more unit tests, a more consistent handling of numeric types etc. But all of the C++ code is wrapped in Objective-C(++) code, and all that old-style code mimicking the original AA+ one is now « Swifted ». That is, it has been elevated to a lot higher level of expressive formulation.
Complexity remains, since the solar system isn't quite easy to simplify. Hence, when one has the goal of minimizing the amount of lines of code, to extract the most of it, things aren't easy to read at first.
But there is a Swift Playground for those interested to learn. I wish I had more time for making this Playground more « ready to use ». But as for now, you need to dive a bit into the thing and the project to actually understand it. But time will come, I'll prepare a better one.
In my website stats, I noticed that some people keep talking about iObserve, which is great. One post however mentioned the wish to have a Linux version of it. Those interested in what happens here @ onekilopars.ec probably understood that it is also part of the master plan. But current web-based technologies to make cross-platforms apps are difficult to put in place. I've tried about 6-7 times. But I don't give up!
I've received about 30 new observatories to be included in the next version of iObserve. That's really great, as it is the sign of a strong usage of the app (more than 15k downloads so far). They are all in my list of to-dos, but I must say that it is sometimes hard to be motivated to finish this new new version, and I am late. But it will come!

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- 6 Mission? Light or Fat Free flour Tortillas
- 1/4 cup regular or low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. Sugar
- 1 tsp. Dry mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 lb. cooked Shrimp peeled
- 6 cups Packaged Salad Mix
- 1 Red bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 Yellow bell pepper cut into strips
- 1/4 cup snipped chives
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- To make dressing, combine broth, vinegar, olive oil, Sugar, mustard and garlic in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and keep warm.
- To make tortilla bowls, place each tortilla into a 7 inch metal or glass oven proof bowl.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes or until crisp.
- To assemble, combine Shrimp, bell peppers and half of the greens in a large bowl.
- Pour warm dressing over salad and toss.
- Place 1 cup salad mixture into tortilla bowls and sprinkle with chives.
- Place remaining greens on serving plate.
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text: Here's a video that I didn't think was going to be posted, because I didn't know it existed! Recently, a Facebook friend posted it and made my day. It's a version of Marvin Gaye's "What's Goin' On." I'm very excited about it and hope you enjoy! I'll have to tell y'all about it in full in an update to this post.


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Boohoo #FeatureAFriend
Monday, 20 January 2014
Recently Boohoo.com contacted me about their newest blogger competition. The brief was to create a post about you and your best friend with great fashion sense and style. I was really excited about this competition because it's different to most of the other competitions I've entered before, so it was no doubt I'd be entering; Especially with such a great prize to win!
I have one person in the world who brings out the best of me, and who makes me happy every single day since our first date back in December 2010. This one person is not only my boyfriend, but my best friend John.
At our last holiday in our caravan at St Margaret's Bay, Kent. Being silly and loving every minute together!
I never thought an old school aquaintance would soon be my partner in crime as well as the person I am head over heels in love with.
John and I have done more in three years than I have in my 21 years before we became a pair, and it's the same both ways. John had never been a fan of travelling OUT of the country and I wasn't a fan of travelling IN the country. And after a couple of chats about the places we'd been before, and places we wanted to go, we found a shared love for travel, and opened each other's eyes to all the things we could do in the UK and abroad.
Since we got together 3 years ago, we've been to 5 different countries, and been on about 10 different holiday breaks in and out of England. We've seen Pandas, met Penguins, saw Turtles in the wild, walked along the most beautiful beaches, quad biked the length of half of Zakynthos, and so much more. The thing is, is that there is still so much more we want to do, like travel America, visit Brazil, explore China and take lots of mini city breaks in Eastern Europe.
Our best adventure yet is most probably Edinburgh, and I'm sure he'd agree. His silly girlfriend might have let us get on the wrong train, leading us to walk a good few miles back to our hotel! A little bit of banter and we were both creasing up with laughter on our long but lovely walk back! We also visited the local zoo too and I finally got a glimpse of my most favourite animal, The Giant Panda. We also took a trip up to Edinburgh castle to enjoy the local history and a walk through the old town, and it just completed it all for for a relaxing city break.
And this is why I think we deserve to win the £75 voucher. Being best friends as well as a couple, we never get bored of each other and love adventuring and sharing new experiences together! And with travelling, we like to do it in style! John has a great sense of style and has even got into wearing jumpers with his polo collars sticking out, which looks great on him! And when it comes to fashion related gifts, he's got great choice and never ceases to amaze me when he gets me something that's me all over!
Everyone buys a wardrobe of new clothes every season, and we're no exception. Me and John go on so many adventures, and winning the voucher means we still get our new seasonal wardrobe to take on our travels, and then spend what we'd save instead on going somewhere new from our list of places to go! We're thinking a small city break and a trip somewhere in Britain this year since we're now saving up together. We haven't decided but I'm sure we'll have a great time no matter where we go. Maybe Amsterdam.... Thoughts?
You can enter the competition too! Just blog about you and your best friend and use the hashtag #featureafriend!
CAT xo
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2020 English Language & Culture for Interfaith / Religious Purposes
This program is designed to teach English for interfaith / religious purposes. Imam Mohamad Bashar Arafat has conducted Imams Training Programs in Europe, Africa and Central Asia. CECF, in partnership with UMBC is looking to bring Imams to the U.S. to attend this new and vital program.
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The Antiquers will once again be supporting our friends at the Temora Aviation Museum with their bi-ennial airshow - Warbirds Downunder 2015. This year will include a Friday Evening airshow on November 20th 2015 and a Full Day Airshow on Saturday November 21st 2015.
There will be plenty of aerial action for you to enjoy with most of the Museum's aircraft collection taking to the skies as well as plenty of visiting aircraft.
Apart from the flying program there will be ground exhibits for you to see and enjoy while the children will be occupied with Kids Korner, Jumping Castle and other activities.
A wide variety of food vendors will be here for the airshow to ensure you are provided with a vast food selection and if you are a military vehicle fan, you can enjoy perusing the many examples on display during the event.
Full details available via the Airshows Downunder website: http://www.warbirdsdownunderairshow.com.au/


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We are very excited to show the newest version of FUBi fixie!
And we hope you are too!!
Here are some nice pics from the Finnish nature and the new bike.
The production steps
Next step is to order sample parts, test them out and when everything is ready we will make the full order. While waiting for the orders we will make the final adjustments, testing and welding jigs.
Changes and ongoing work
We have been working really hard with the development of FUBi fixie. We can now safely say we are about finished with that phase. We only have a few small things to change for the better.
We have also been in contact with some bike manufacturers to help us out with ordering the parts. We decided that the most of the frame modifications will be made in our own workshop to guarantee the best quality. We have made changes to make the bike better, but also changes so that it will be easier to produce but most importantly we have made the folding easier.
Here are some the changes we made:
-New fasteners for the pivots
-Steadier and better functioning frame lock system
-Better diagonal stay mounts.
– Longer chainstay (will not affect the folding size)
-We changed to conventional headset in to allow for a folding handlebar (upcoming update on the folding handlebar)
-Easier and better working folding system, so that the bike stays better together when folded.
-Quick release for the saddle.
We painted the bike a blue-black color just to see how it would look, but the final products will be a dark black for those who didn't choose the white one.
Ps. The front fork will be same as in the original white FUBifixie, not the curved one as in the picture.
Let us hear what you think!
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Wrongful Death Compensation
A death in the family is one of the saddest and most trying events in many people's lives. It is never easy to lose a loved one and it is made even worse when the death was caused by someone's negligence. When a death is caused in an accident that could have been avoided if more care was taken by another party, Georgia law refers to this as a Wrongful Death. Wrongful deaths can be caused for a variety of reasons. Some examples include a car wreck, a serious fall, medical malpractice or a defective product injury. In these cases, your family should contact a personal injury lawyer in GA to find out if you have a case.
In most accidents, you can ask for compensation for medical bills, wages lost from time missed from work and occasionally even pain and suffering. Since wrongful death cases involve the loss of a family member's life and therefore income and companionship, a wrongful death lawyer in GA can ask for several types of compensation. These types of compensation include:
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Pulau Langkawi - Kedah Malaysia
The Langkawi archipelago is made up of a cluster of 99 islands, sprinkled just off the shores of the Northern Kedah State in Peninsular Malaysia. During low tide, the number of islands expands to 104. It's understandable that only a few islands are inhabited. Many of the islands are little more than rocky outcrops separated by narrow canals where only sampans(little boats) can travel through. Langkawi island (478.5 sq.km) is the largest of them all and is not much smaller than Singapore (646 sq.km) but has a much smaller island population of only 62,000.
Pulau Langkawi's landscape is painted with marbled mountains, vast paddy fields and rural villages, miles and miles of white sandy beaches, secret caves, and pockets of virgin rainforests dating back millions of years .
Although tourism is the main industry for the people of Langkawi and has been for the past decade or so, the sea remains a healthy source of income for local fishermen. In pockets of local fishing communities one can still find the age-old cottage industry of harvesting, drying and processing of sea cucumbers into a balsamic oil for all sorts of minor ailment.
Langkawi's Legends and Hotspots
Centuries ago skilled storytellers on the mainland made a living from spinning wondrous, spectacular tales of folklore, history, myths and legends of celestial beings, demons, warriors and wars, giants, beautiful maidens and gallant heroes. Langkawi was inaccessible to local folks in those days. The Langkawi islands were infested with pirates living and feasting on boats and travellers who chose to sail in their waters. Not many locals ventured to the islands and soon stories abound of these mysterious islands. The myths are still woven strongly into the lifestyle of the local people.
The family feud - Gunung Raya, Guning Mat Cincang & Kuah Town
The various peaks on the island such as Gunung Raya,(the highest mount on the island), Gunung Mat Cincang, Bukit Sewar, Belaga Pecah and Telaga Air Hangat, were named according to the incidents which transpired as a result of a family feud. These first three mountains were purported to be humans while Belaga Pecah(meaning broken pot) was believed to be the spot where a large pot containing gravy was spilt after the pot, used as a missile in the feud, broke there. A cauldron of boiling water was also used as a missile in the fight. The spot where it landed became a series of Hot Springs gushing into the air, giving rise to the name Telaga Air Hangat (meaning hot well water).
Gunung Raya itself is home to the white-bellied sea eagle - circling high round the mountaintop. The hornbills also make their home in the forested area of Gunung Raya. When the road was built, much of the flora was disturbed thus reducing their feeding area. Perhaps due to this, it is far easier now to spot them as they have to fly a greater distance for food. (no good for the jungle inhabitants, although reported to be good for tourists!). If you're driving up the mountain, a charge of 50sen per car is collected at a makeshift toll located at the base of the mount.
Gunung Mat Cincang is open to the public and its peak can be reached via a Cable Car ride all the way up from its base at the Oriental Village. The rides are available from 9.30am till 7.00pm and the fare is RM45 for adults; RM32 for children. Any more information required, http://www.panoramalangkawi.com
From the cable car, visitors have a fine view of Langkawi island and beyond. The Telaga Tujuh Waterfall can be seen in full view on the way to the peak. A 7-tiered waterfall, the Telaga Tujuh is a favourite stop for tourists.
Oriental Village - Cable Car Station
The island has taken over Penang Island's duty free status providing shoppers with some pretty good deals on local and foreign products. Many visit Langkawi for its duty-free shopping : for local visitors; products worth purchasing are alcohol and cigarettes; for many foreign guests, electrical goods, handicraft and certain branded goods especially leathergoods and casual attire are well worth a look around. Oriental Village...a stone's
throw from the Burau Bay Resort at Pantai Kok, is also where the cable car station is located. One word of advise on duty free though... if you wish to cash in on duty free alcohol and spirits, it's best to purchase this prior to departure at shops in town or at the beaches and places like Oriental Village . The airport duty free shops may price the same items higher.
Don't be misled by the name, Oriental Village is not really a living, breathing traditional local village. The place seems to have been established more specifically to house speciality shops and food outlets rather than an expression of the true local village flavour.
Kuah, Langkawi's main town and port where ferries from the mainland and Penang anchor. Numerous duty free shops have sprouted and many new hotels and chalets with prices to suit everyone's budget have been constructed. The main Tourist Information Centre is located a distance away from the ferry jetty, heading towards town. The centre closes at about 4.30pm. However, if you're looking for quieter beaches to park yourself, then grab a taxi and head off to Pantai Cenang, Pantai Kok and the other more secluded areas in the Northern end. A well maintained road runs around the island. Although bus routes are limited on the island, taxis are aplenty and not too expensive. The more adventurous could try bicycles, motorbikes or car available for hire .
Makam Mahsuri
The most famous of Langkawi legends is the Curse of Mahsuri. Mahsuri was a beautiful maiden of Muslim Siamese descent. As with admiration in some, there will always be jealousy in others. Mahsuri's mother-in-law was insanely jealous of her beauty and popularity. She took the opportunity one day to rid Mahsuri as she accused her of adultery during the absence of her husband who had gone off to war. Adultery by local law was a sin punishable by death. Mahsuri was executed in public. As she pleaded her innocence, the executioner plunged a 'keris' or dagger into her. To his surprise, Mahsuri's blood trickled white which signified that she was innocent.
Upon death, Mahsuri placed a curse on Langkawi and its people. For 7 generations, there was to be much tragedy and misfortune. Over years of warring with the Siamese and other natural disasters that befell the island, Langkawi was left to its own. It was said that at one time, buffaloes even outnumbered villagers . It was not until the 80's that the 7th generation passed and the curse was finally lifted.
Mahsuri's tomb is now encased in white marble, quarried from the hills of Langkawi - white symbolising her innocence. Nearby is a well, which Mahsuri used to wash and bathe. Photographs of her descendants are displayed on the board next to her grave.
The Field of Burnt Rice
Soon after Mahsuri's premature death, the formidable Siamese army made an attack on the island. In desperation, the chief ordered the granary to be burnt down to prevent the storage of rice from falling into Siamese hands. The remnants of burnt rice can still be seen at this spot known as the Field of Burnt Rice especially after a heavy downfall that washes out the odd blackened grain or so. The curse is believed to have been the cause of the island's lack of development which lasted until the birth in 1980 of Aishah Nawawi, a direct descendant of Mahsuri, the eighth generation.
Pantai Tengah
This beachfront is chock-full with hotels, resorts and a variety of restaurants. But the area is slightly less chaotic than pantai cenang and the flurry of construction at least has a little more sensibility.. not much but some. Pantai Tengah has spots where you may find some quiet spaces and quiet time where the sea and beach is the priority , not marred with lots of kitschy beach junk for sale to "hungry-for-junk" tourists. And hopefully not too many "hungry-for-junk" tourists too... but if you turn up on the island during some public holiday (of which we hardworking Malaysians have so many many - apparently because of our multi-ethnicity, we have to celebrate everyone , if possible - twice over) , and the holiday seasons which means when school's out and when civil servants get their bonuses (any which way they can).
Ok to get away from all that , pop into Sugar for a great meal, great vistas, and perhaps great live music to accompany a great evening. Find out if there are events on at https://www.facebook.com/sugarlangkawi/. Sugar is located where The Lighthouse was. Now that Chef Shuk and Johnny has retired into the comforts and serenity of their green sanctuary , sugar takes The Lighthouse to a different direction of seafood, tapas, mexican grub and all sorts of finger lickin' delights. As for Chef Shuk, he is still running his cooking classes but at a more sane pace for him, in his own home... a very beautiful hand crafted wooden Malay stilted home, and how not to love the kitchen-to-table cuisine. And...Chef Shuk is lovely!.. https://www.facebook.com/Cookwithshuk-Langkawi
Pantai Cenang
The main attractions on the island are the long stretches of white sandy beaches. The most frequented beaches are in the south-western part of the island. Pantai Cenang, is the liveliest place to be and is about 18Km from Kuah town. Accommodation here are catered to suit all types of travel budgets from A-hut chalets to international resorts such as the Pelangi Beach Resort, an ever popular and well-established resort if not rather jaded and in need of refurbishments.
A variety of restaurants line the road serving all types of cuisine from local to Italian to fusion. The Red Tomato Garden Cafe is a good place to stop by for your English breakfast of toast and coffee or settle for fresh garden salad and pasta for a pretty reasonable price. Beats having the complimentary breakfast buffet provided by your hotel!
The A-huts lining parts of the 2km beach go for around RM45 per hut per night with fan and attached bathroom. The beach frontage along Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah and Teluk Baru is narrow. With such limited space, the A-huts are packed closely together and can get a little claustrophobic, especially the ones further back towards the road. In the past 2 years, many of the small budget chalet operators have had to make way for resorts so don't be too disappointed if you can't get a reasonably priced place to stay.
There are mid-range accommodations available along the beach. The beach on this northern side of Pantai Cenang is cleaner and the white sand is as fine as caster sugar. There's much more space to stretch out too!
Further up is BonTon. BonTon serves fusion food and is pricey for budget travellers. There is a wide selection of fine wines, which is ideal for a long, quiet evening to indulge in good food, good wine, good company and an appreciation for subtlety. Unlike the first BonTon outlet in KL which was housed in a colonial brick house, the BonTon here is set kampung style with a heavy lean towards the breezy, nothing to do but laze by the pool feel. There are also 6 old Kampung houses to stay . These old village houses are a collection from the age of 40 to 100years. Personalised touches are added to the decor to provide guests with a homey feel. The Temple Tree next door is a superb collection of period buildings including an old chinese wooden house, a colonial home, rubber plantation workers' kongsi etc. Superb conservation project. If you'd like to help out a little whilst staying on the island, the owners of BonTon and TempleTree also runs a shelter and sanctuary for abandoned, abused animals called LASSIE . Lots of things you can do to help.
Pantai Kok
perdana quay at night
Here sits the Perdana Quay, another attempt at reviving the Oriental Village concept (which failed miserably and now is home to souvenir shops, several restaurants and bistros - the branded shops have all gone and the speciality restaurants have closed except for a Japanese Restaurant, a Thai Restaurant, a Chinese Restaurant and a few other bistros). Here again is the same concept but with a little marina thrown in so that the sailing and yachting crowd can moor their boats whilst they shop and eat at the Quay area. Housing a variety of speciality food outlets and branded names such as the Mare Blu Italian Ristorante, The USSR restaurant , Bom Brazil Churrascaria (Brazillian Barbeque) and many more.. And there's even the Skytrex located in the area.http://www.skytrex-adventure.com/
Burau Bay Resort went under a new management some years back. Realising the importance of eco-tourism, Burau Bay is giving it a go at making Langkawi a naturalist's paradise. And rightly so, Langkawi has the oldest rainforest track in Malaysia and that is worth preserving. At Mutiara Burau Bay itself, there lives a lizard specie called the butterfly lizard ( Leiolepis belliana) which can be found basking on the lawn by the pool. It is found in the Mekong Basin of Indochina, and in coastal areas of Thailand, West Malaysia and Sumatra. Don't bother trying to trap them though as it is a protected specie and the resort is very strict on regulations regarding harming,trapping or destroying the wildlife habitat within their grounds.
Tanjung Rhu
For others who prefer a more adventurous introduction to the islands, a 3-hour boat trip around the mangrove swamps and nearby islands is a good start. Not too strenuous and not too commercial..at least not for now anyway. We begin our trip at Tanjung Rhu, a beautiful secluded bay of white sand on the northeastern tip of the island. Casuarina trees line the beach, caressed by the gentle breeze blowing in from the vast Indian Ocean. The exclusive Tanjung Rhu Resort, set on its edge is ideal for some time away to relax and be thoroughly pampered. For more on the mangrove swamp trip, click here.
The latest edition to an expanding list of exclusive resorts in Langkawi is the Four Seasons Hotel. On the same stretch of beach as the Tanjung Rhu Resort , the Four Seasons has a beautiful view of the Tanjung Rhu Bay.
Teluk Datai
The Datai Bay sits on the Northern tip of Langkawi and is seemingly, the most secluded area in Langkawi. The drive into the bay is long and in some areas, a little winding. But once there, it's peace, serenity and privacy. The exclusive hotel, The Datai and its more affordable,
Andaman sits along the private beach of Datai. The Datai itself is worth a visit, just for a drink or a meal at its unobtrusive restaurants or even just to browse around at their resident shops. The most fun is a trip out into the jungle with Irshad, the resident Naturalist. It's worth all that and multiplied by 10. For more on the trek at Datai, click here.
An 18-hole golf course is another carrot on the stick at the Datai. The golf course is built within the forest itself.
Pantai Pasir Tengkorak (Beach of Sandy Skulls)
Tucked away from the usual mainland holidaymakers is the Beach of Sandy Skulls. This is a favourite with the islanders for a spot of picnic during the weekends. But during weekdays, it is a nice stretch of public beach to indulge in a bit of quiet time. Not far from the beach is the Ibrahim Hussein Art Gallery (entrance fee: RM12 for adults, kids admittance is free) set on the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea.
Ibrahim Hussein is one of Malaysia's finest contemporary artist and is a household name amongst local and foreign art collectors. The studio is also open to artists interested in showcasing their work and aspiring artists are enthusiastically encouraged to utilise the gallery to participate in any related fields of art and music. In the grounds of the gallery is a nature walk trail that winds into the Pasir Tengkorak Forest Reserve.
Islands around Pulau Langkawi
Pulau Dayang Bunting (The Island of the Pregnant Maiden)
Pulau Dayang Bunting is the 2nd largest island in the archipelago. This island is special, as nestled within its core is a freshwater lake. For years, the lake with its legend has brought many a-barren women to the lake in the hope that drinking the cool water will make them fertile. This is a good example of a folklore that is still very much believed by the locals. The story goes like this....
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful celestial princess called Puteri Dayang Sari who frequented the lake to bathe in the shallow waters. One day, an earth prince, Putera Teja spotted her bathing and was completely smitten. His attempts to woo her fell on deaf ears. In desperation the Prince turned to a wise old man for help. The old man told him that the way to en-trance the princess was to catch the tears of a mermaid and wipe his face with them. So the prince went in search of a mermaid, found one and did as the old man advised. As predicted, upon meeting the prince again, the princess with one look, fell completely in love with him. A happy ending? No!..it doesn't end there.
The princess returned to the lake to have her first born but was devastated that her baby boy died within a week of birth. In her moment of frailty and need, the princess found out that she had been deceived by her prince. In her anguish and pain, the princess tossed her baby into the lake. It is said the baby was transformed into a white crocodile that continues to guard the lake to this day. Despite all that she had been through, she brought herself to bless the lake with magical fertility powers. That was her last deed on earth and she returned to the heavens, never to be seen again. Now the lake is a place for day-trippers to cool themselves in the clean, emerald water. It is said that the magical powers of the water at the lake can help childless couples conceive! Many come to the lake for such a reason.
Pulau Singa Besar (The Big Lion Island)
To the west of Pulau Dayang Bunting is Pulau Singa Besar. This island has been converted into a wildlife sanctuary for many creatures. Walking round the island takes 8 hours or so, but visitors may get a chance to see some of the local wildlife residing on the island such as monitor lizards, macaques, deer, the timid mousedeer. The dipterocarp trees, kelubi, cycads and the high humidity makes one feel as though walking through forests that dinosaurs have over 60million years ago. The ecosystem here may well have been the home of these giant reptiles, before the island broke away from the mainland, before the waters rose and the earth's templates ripped the landmass apart that shifted the continents away.
The dating of sedimentary rocks on the island have been recorded to go back as far as 500million years even before the era of dinosaurs. The island is still home to numerous species of birds . If you're a keen birdwatcher, bring a pair of binoculars, some insect repellent, drinking water and a sprinkle of patience. You won't regret it.
Pulau Beras Basah (Wet Rice Island)
This island close by is a favourite for those who would like to do a spot of swimming and sunbathing. However, just a word on sunbathing: this is a Muslim country, skimpily clothed women are frowned upon. So for women, don't go topless or nude on beaches especially on public beaches.
There are organised trips to the 3 island of Pulau Dayang Bunting, Pulau Singa Besar and Pulau Beras Basah. If you make your own way to Pantai Cenang, there are boats ready to take you out. The boats leave at 9.00am and at 2.30pm and the entire trip takes 3hours. The boat operators here charge RM35 per person for the tour but bring your own snacks, towel, a change of clothing and water. In hotels and other resorts, the trip costs more but includes the transfer to and from resorts.
Pulau Tuba
This is the only other inhabited island in the archipelago. A traditional fishing village stands on the island and the fisherfolk here retain their old livelihood of fishing and processing catch. If you're interested. You can hop on to a boat heading for the island from the Kuah jetty, situated next to the Kuah Ferry Terminal. The boat costs RM30 per way.
best time to go
During the quieter months ie not during school holidays or public holidays. Also the rainy season for west coastal areas of Peninsula Malaysia is from around June til November. However, there are sporadic rainfalls and occasional storms all year round. December till February are crazy tourist months so please book way in advance for accommodation and flights.
Getting There
By Car
There are a number of take-off points to Langkawi Island - Kuala Kedah jetty in the Kedah and Kuala Perlis jetty in Perlis. So head for any of these jetties depending on which is most convenient to you. There is a cargo ferry that operates from Kuala Kedah in Kedah to Tanjung Lumbung in Langkawi. The cargo ferry leaves around 11.00am and charges for transporting cars depend on the model e.g. Proton model RM180 per way and takes one day to arrive. Meantime you will have to get on a passenger ferry and pick up the car the day after it leaves K.Kedah. Don't forget to bring along the car registration. This may only be worth the trouble if you spend a week or more. Or Have a look at www.langkawiroro.com for updated info
Otherwise, you can park your car at the 24hour car parks close to the jetties and take the passenger ferries across. At Kuala Kedah, it costs between RM9 to RM11 per day to park at the 24hour car parks situated close to the jetty.
By Ferry
Please Note: Passengers can now book for ferry tickets for destinations with the Booking Search Box added below .
Perhatian: Penumpang boleh membuat tempahan untuk tiket feri pada destinasi yang bertanda Booking Search box di bawah.
Hoye Holidays
Pickup Address :
Dropoff Address :Jetty Langkawi
Notes :
This is a ferry ticket. Ticket is subject to best available timing, subjected to change of schedule. PLEASE PRINT OUT THE BOOKING CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Please contact Hoye Holidays Sdn Bhd @ +604-5403328 if you have any enquiry. No cancellation allowed. Change of booking is possible subjected to approval. Kindly email to email@example.com to raise the request.
Super Fast Ferry
Pickup Address :Ground Floor, PPC Building, Pesara King Edward, 10300 Penang, Malaysia.
Dropoff Address :Kompleks Jetty Point 07000 Langkawi Kedah Darul Aman
Notes :
PLEASE SEND US ALL PASSENGER NAME ONCE YOU HAVE MADE THE BOOKINGS. Actual seat plan will be provided upon check in. Price includes port handling fee. Please note that you need to purchase the ticket for child & infant also. You will receive another email for the ferry ticket detail. Please collect your ticket at the counter before depart. No cancellation & no change of booking is allowed. (Penang Tel : 04-2620802/04-2620521/016-4160802) (Langkawi Tel : 04-9660521/016-4190521)
Langkawi Ferry Line Ventures
Pickup Address :
Kuala Perlis or Kuala Kedah
Dropoff Address :
Kompleks Jetty Point 07000 Langkawi Kedah Darul Aman
Notes :
Please Note: journeymalaysia.com does not book for this ferry. The listing above is strictly for your information only. Please call the ferry company directly for up- to - date time schedule and booking. http://www.langkawiferryline.com/
Perhatian: journeymalaysia.com tidak menerima sebarang tempahan untuk feri ini. Senarai di atas adalah sekadar untuk maklumat anda sahaja.Sila hubungi secara terus kepada syarikat bas terbabit untuk maklumat lebih lanjut mengenai jadual perjalanan terkini dan tempahan
By Coach
Take a coach to Butterworth , then take a ferry to Penang island or straight to Sg.Nibong Bus Terminal on Penang Island or Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis from KL or Alor Setar or from any entry point into Malaysia and get yourself to the Langkawi Ferry Terminal at any of the stated ports above
By Air
There are scheduled flights on both National carriers namely Malaysia Airlines or AirAsia or FireFly Check out their websites for updated schedules and special airfares. Direct flights from Europe and Asia land at the Langkawi International Airport. Check with your travel agent for rates and schedule.
By Train
The new ETS (Electric Train Service) from Kuala Lumpur or Padang Besar to Butterworth is a great way to get to Penang and from there catch a ferry to Langkawi.https://intranet.ktmb.com.my/e-ticket/login.aspx or for an easier way to make a booking, http://www.journeymalaysia.com/ktm-Butterworth_
Try to make some time to visit Penang. It's worth at least 2nights or more. There is so much to see and catch up on the local cultures of Malaysia here. From Butterworth, stroll over to the Penang ferry (this is the ferry routes that ply only the Butterworth - Penang Island route) http://penangport.com.my/Services/Ferry-Services
- Taxi from the Airport
for 4 persons
for 6 persons
Pantai Cenang
Kg.Tok Senik/ Sheraton Langkawi Rst
Tanjung Santuary Resort
Kuah Town
Mutiara Burau Bay / Berjaya Beach Rst /
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You guys, I have been itching to run another race. (Not literally, though, because ew.) I was originally training to do the TCS Annapolis Running Classic Half Marathon, but a knee injury and a shoulder/back/neck weird pinched nerve situation sidelined me from running for a few weeks, which is not a good deal when you're trying to run a half marathon. Whomp whomp.
Nevertheless, a cool opportunity came my way, which still allowed me to run in the Annapolis Running Classic, just for a shorter distance. Sweet! In two weeks, I'll be running the Annapolis Running Classic 10k. This will be the longest race I'll have ever done, and it will be in my state's capital. I'm so excited! But wait, there's more!
The cool opportunity I mentioned?
I'll be running with Team Challenge! I learned about them several months back when I went to a Ladies' Night Out event at Roadrunner Sports. They help train folks for endurance events mostly, and the members of the team also raise money for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. Running is fun, but its even more fun when you're running for a good cause! Each team member has a fundraising goal of $250, so if you're interested, you can donate through my team member fundraising page. Any amount would be much appreciated! :-)
They gave me a training program for the 10k (which is a shorter distance than they usually train for), and they have a group run once a week. This week, we'll be running down in D.C., meeting up at the Washington Monument and running around the National Mall. I'm really excited about this because I've been wanting to do this for a long time. I love being in D.C. at night because it is so gorgeous! We'll see if I can get Downtown in time for me to meet up with the group, which has been a challenge for some of the other group runs.*
If this goes well, I'm seriously considering joining them to train for my first triathlon. They work with athletes at all different fitness levels, and can give me some serious help with my swimming. I like the idea of training with a team, especially during the winter months when I'm not as motivated. Fingers crossed that this goes well!
By the way, I forgot to mention that I'm linking up with #SocialMediaSaturdays with this post. There are some pretty sweet bloggers that participate, so be sure to check them out!
Have you ever run a 10k? Have you ever trained for a competition with a group? Is there a specific cause for which you run?
*If you're familiar with the DC area: We were supposed to have a group run at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge at 6:30 in the middle of the week. I work in Rockville. Hello Capital Beltway!
Finally! Another Race!Saturday, November 8, 2014
Posted by Flecks of Lex at 11:53:00 AM
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You got this Alexis! I love 10Ks because that is like the perfect race distance for me. Keep us posted on your training.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much! I will definitely let you guys know how it's going. :-)ReplyDelete
Good luck! I ran the half last year and the half/10k runners share the same course. Running through Annapolis is beautiful! With the capitol in the background and Maryland flags waving along the street.ReplyDelete
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Today's top 5 is in honour of freedom – freedom of speech, freedom of thought and freedom of writing and reading. We have all witnessed the renewed interest for books like 1984 since the inauguration of the 45th president of the USA and I wanted to stress the importance of the fact that we are able to read everything we want and use that to express ourselves and to protest. Continue reading "Top 5 | Banned Books"
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Top 5 | Christmas Books
Today's top 5 is all about Christmas – how could it be any different? From the all time favourite A Christmas Carol by Dickens to Tolkien's Letters to Father Christmas. This time I've only included books that I haven't read yet, so it's a Christmas TBR at the same time!
Continue reading "Top 5 | Christmas Books"
Top 5 | Fictional Worlds and Places in Children's Books
What is more engrossing in a novel than a whole new and fascinating world? Escaping our world becomes reality in the land of Dagonout, Narnia or Middle Earth. These are my top 5 fictional worlds in children's books! Continue reading "Top 5 | Fictional Worlds and Places in Children's Books"
Top 5 | Books That BookTube Made Me Read …
Regan recently posted a video about her favourite books she read because of BookTube. Now, we all have those, haven't we? Today I want to show you 5 books that I've read because of BookTube! Continue reading "Top 5 | Books That BookTube Made Me Read …"
Top 5 | Books to Get You Out of a Reading Slump
I'm in a pretty awful reading slump right now, and its getting me on my nerves … I mean: I want to read! Reading is my ultimate way to relax and it feels weird to only have read two books this month (one of which was a reread). I had a minor reading slump last year, so fortunately I know a few tricks to get out of one … Continue reading "Top 5 | Books to Get You Out of a Reading Slump"
Top 5 | Reading Diversely/Schwob Books
I've already written about my internship at Schwob and about my wish to read more outside my comfort zone, so I thought it would be fun to share with you the top 5 books I would like to read soon. Continue reading "Top 5 | Reading Diversely/Schwob Books"
Top 5 | Books I'm Afraid To Pick Up
I'm an avid reader but I'm still hesitant to pick certain books up. They're either huge, difficult or extremely sad (or scary) and therefore have been waiting on my TBR for way to long. I've made the first step (actually buying the book) already and I may have even read the first few pages, but these books in today's top 5 have yet to make it to my currently reading pile! Continue reading "Top 5 | Books I'm Afraid To Pick Up"
Top 5 | Penguin English Library Books
You may have noticed that I'm quite a big fan of the Penguin English Library books. They're beautiful, bright coloured editions of English classics and as I intend to read every book that's on the list (around 105 titles) I read at least one of them every month. Want to see which ones I'd like to read very soon? Continue reading "Top 5 | Penguin English Library Books"
Top 5 | The Time & Place Book Tag
A while ago Jen Campbell started a new tag with this video in which she talked about ten books that are linked with a certain place and time in her life. I thought it was a lovely tag and when I saw Jean's version of it, I thought: I have to do this as well! Instead of ten I have picked five books, just because I don't have that many books linked to a specific time and/or place. Let's see, shall we? Continue reading "Top 5 | The Time & Place Book Tag"
Top 5 | Found In Translation #1
There have been a lot of videos on BookTube and posts on book blogs on 'reading diversely' recently. When Alice wrote a blog post about it, we came to the conclusion that we would not only like to know more of literature from outside of Europe, but also from within. She recently published a post on five Norwegian authors we should read and today I'm going to introduce five Dutch authors that have written must-read books! Continue reading "Top 5 | Found In Translation #1"


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Inhabit Education is a Nunavut-based educational publishing company with a mandate to provide educators and parents with educational resources that are infused with authentic Northern perspectives, ways of life, and imagery. Inhabit Education's publishing initiative always considers stories and information in an educational context. All the publications available from Inhabit Education are developed by a team of Northern educators and language experts.
What does Inhabit Education offer?
Every season, Inhabit Education's new releases include books at various reading levels and a balance between fiction and non-fiction titles. These titles incorporate concepts that students are familiar with—counting, animals, family, and legends—within a Northern context. These books are designed to support students across Canada in their reading development while providing access to materials that reflect Canada's diversity of geography, culture, and traditions.


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The inaugural Focus exhibition features the photography of Vera Lutter, who is inspired by the urban landscapes of big cities. The artist first began to capture the spirit and flow of Manhattan by experimenting with the principles of the camera obscura—turning her loft apartment into a large pinhole camera to create and print negative imagery. Lutter records the immediate inscription of light onto photo-sensitive materials, resisting further traditional processes that produce a positive image.
The first American survey of Anselm Kiefer's work in almost two decades, this exhibition includes more than sixty major paintings, watercolors, books, and sculptures created from 1969 to 2005. Anselm Kiefer: Heaven and Earth is organized by Michael Auping, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth's chief curator. The exhibition reveals the layers of meaning threaded throughout all of Kiefer's work, specifically tracking his life-long interest in a visual exploration of a dialogue between heaven and earth.
The staff of the Modern is pleased to announce the exhibition of selected works from Pablo Picasso's Vollard Suite, part of the Museum's permanent collection. These works were last exhibited in 1985. Director Marla Price remarks, "The Vollard Suite is one of the great treasures of our collection. We are delighted to put it on view in our new building." Curator Andrea Karnes adds, "The Vollard Suite is our first highlighted exhibition of works on paper in the new building.
Robert Bechtle: A Retrospective is the first full-scale survey of the work of this important San Francisco–based artist. Organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and SFMOMA Curator of Painting and Sculpture Janet Bishop in close collaboration with the artist, the exhibition is the most comprehensive presentation of Bechtle's work to date. Since his work emerged in the context of New or Photo-realism in the late 1960s, Bechtle's genre scenes, streetscapes, and images of cars have become icons of middle-class American culture.
Dan Flavin: A Retrospective, the first comprehensive exhibition of Flavin's career, presents approximately 50 objects and installations, most of which use the medium of fluorescent light, along with drawings, sketches, and collage-constructions. Michael Auping, chief curator of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, notes, "Dan Flavin's light installations may be the closest thing we have to a contemporary sublime.
One of the most popular works of art in the Modern's collection, Ruckus Rodeo by New York artist Red Grooms, will be installed in the Museum's new building for the first time, coinciding with the 2005 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show. Ruckus Rodeo is an immense, walk-through work of art that covers 1,237 square feet of gallery space. It consists of painted two-dimensional surfaces and sculptural three-dimensional figures that re-create the Fort Worth rodeo.
One of the Museum's most significant holdings is its comprehensive collection of works by Robert Motherwell. Numbering fifty objects — paintings, collages, prints, and sketches — this body of work offers a special opportunity to examine and appreciate the creative range of this major modernist artist. 000Robert Motherwell is one of the figureheads of Abstract Expressionism, arguably the most important movement in the history of American art.
The work of Parisian artist Pierre Huyghe (HEW-ig) has won international acclaim and has been presented in numerous solo and group exhibitions in recent years. In 2002 Huyghe was awarded the prestigious fourth biennial Hugo Boss Prize, given by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation in New York, and in 2001 he was chosen to represent France in the 49th Venice Biennale. Pierre Huyghe: One Million + Kingdoms presents three video projects by Huyghe.
Julie Bozzi's landscapes depict the spaces between the picturesque events others tend to seek out as they scan a panorama. What they lack in heroic impact, however, they make up for in their subconscious familiarity as American places. A resident of Texas since 1980, Bozzi often paints areas around Fort Worth and Dallas, along the Gulf Coast, and in the eastern Texas Piney Woods. Her approach involves sitting in her car near dusk in front of the chosen site and painting directly onto the canvas. The format of her works - narrow vistas - echoes the view through her car windshield.
Joan Mitchell was a central figure of the second generation Abstract Expressionists. Although highly regarded by critics and fellow artists, Mitchell's achievement has never received full public recognition. The Paintings of Joan Mitchell, organized by the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, covers the artist's entire career, from 1951 until her death, featuring nearly 50 works both intimate and grand in scale.


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Introducing Your New Favorite Tea App
(Download the app here)
When we first launched Tea Ave, we hinted that we had something special in the works: an app built for people who love tea by people who love tea.
You already know that Tea Ave offers both straight and scented oolongs, all 100% fresh and natural, sourced directly from tea farms in the mountainous regions of Taiwan, where the terroir makes it one of the best places in the world for growing tea. And now we're happy to announce that we're putting the same kind thoughtfulness and attention to quality to use in a special app: It's good-looking, easy to navigate, fun to use, and – most importantly – it has all the qualities you want in a tea app.
We're so excited to announce that Tea Ave app is available (for iOS) as a free download in the app store. As always, we welcome comments and feedback, which we'll use as we continue to improve the app and develop the Android version as well. So check it out and send us your thoughts – we can't wait to hear about how it's your newest companion when you're brewing a cuppa or sipping from your aroma cup.
Read on below for some FAQ about the app.
How to Use Tea Ave app
We created the app because we believed that tea drinkers of the world needed a good-looking, easy-to-use tool to help them track their personal tea inventory, use a convenient tea timer, and make notes on the different teas that they sampled.
The app does four main things:
- Allows you to collect and display beautiful photographs of your favorite teas
- Keeps track of your personal tea inventory
- Allows you to enter tasting notes for each tea
- Gives you easy access to a smart tea timer created specifically for oolong tea
Q: Where do I start?
A: Add a new tea to your inventory by clicking the tea leaf icon at the bottom of the screen. Then click on the plus sign to add tea name, photo, and information on where you bought it. From there, add tasting notes or track your inventory by clicking on the name of the tea. Amount of tea is displayed directly beneath the tea's photo; edit by clicking the plus or minus sign. Tasting notes will display by date below that. Click to record or edit tea and water amount, brewing temperature, and brewing time.
Q: How do I use the timer?
A: Set the timer by dragging the knob to select your infusion time (the full circle equals 3 minutes). Tap "start" to begin the countdown. Once the timer reaches zero, it will automatically reset to the previously selected time. Adjust as necessary for second (and third, and fourth) infusions. Clear by tapping the arrow at the top right corner.
Q: Is my tea inventory searchable?
A: Yup. Just use the search box found in My Teas to easily find tasting notes for any of the teas you've entered in the past.
Q: What about social media?
A: We've got you covered. TeaApp allows you to easily visit us on Facebook, Twitter, Steepster, and more with the tap of a button. Just visit the info screen and select your preferred social media tool.


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As a kid, summers were always my favorite. And it wasn't just because school was out. Sure, some days could be unbearably hot and humid, but there was nothing better than spending hours on a blanket reading in the grassy backyard (or on the roof—sorry Mom and Dad), running after fireflies, or, on those particularly sticky days, heading inside.
How to Prevent a Sunburn:
Put on sunscreen before you go outside
Every day, about 30 minutes before stepping out, apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of broad spectrum SPF of at least 30. Sun damage to the skin is caused by two types of rays: UVA and UVB. UVB rays are the primary cause of sunburn, but they each play a role in skin-aging and increasing your risk of skin cancer, so you want to protect yourself against both. Standard SPF (sun protection factor) blocks only UVB rays. Broad (or multi-spectrum) sunscreen protects against both.
Understand your sunscreen's limits
When it comes to sunscreen, the higher the SPF the better, right? Eh. SPF 15 blocks approximately 93% of UVB rays. SPF 30 blocks 97% and SPF 45 blocks 98%. Higher isn't necessarily better, so don't be lulled into a false sense of security that SPF 100 is going to protect you all day.
Reapply often
Reapply your sunscreen every two hours. And, don't skimp on it. Use the same amount – at least 1 ounce – every time you do. Less than that and you're not getting the full protection it offers. Reapply immediately after swimming, sweating a lot, or toweling off. Water-resistant sunscreen is effective for 40 minutes in the water. Very water resistant is effective for 80 minutes of swimming. There is no such thing as truly waterproof or sweatproof sunscreen.
Don't keep your sunscreen forever
Use your sunscreen daily, year-round, even on grey days as the UVA and UVB rays are still hitting your skin, but don't keep it beyond the expiration date. It starts to degrade and become less effective.
Cover up and avoid the sunniest part of the day
I realize that avoiding the hours between 10 AM and 4 PM, and wearing a hat, sunglasses, and tightly-knit dark long-sleeved shirts and pants every summer day is not a reasonable request. But, it is what the CDC recommends. At the very least, limit your sun exposure during those hours, wear a hat and UV protective sunglasses, and be mindful about wearing sunscreen.
Here's a quick recap:
• Get a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30
• Put 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen on 30 minutes before going outdoors
• Reapply the same amount of sunscreen every two hours
• Try to avoid the hours between 10-4 and cover up as much as possible
• Practice year-round sun protection
Thanks To Beachbody.com for content


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Smart organization will save your business time, money, and the manpower wasted on hunting down an elusive box that the computer says is there (but that your eyes say is not).
Effective online inventory management is all about knowing what's on hand, how much is available (quantity), the quality of the products, what prices they sell and have sold for, when to change the price according to market demand, how to deal with out-of-stock items, and other correlated issues.
Many small businesses use Excel or a paper-based planner as an inventory management tool, which is not an effective choice when you have to manage inventory & orders at the same time for multiple channels. You need an automated solution that stays updated in real time. We have an extensive experience working in retail environments and know that manually tracking inventory can make your day-to-day job and operational management tougher than it needs to be.
The faster you can turn over your products, the higher your profit. The inventory management solutions we offer sync with Excel while managing inventory & orders on your storefront as well as on different sales channels. The system we integrate will give you all the reports and data you need to manage multiple channels effectively with less effort. You'll easily track:
We can use my experience managing inventory online for different e-commerce websites and marketplaces to integrate automated technologies into your company's inventory management system. Over the years, we have gained working knowledge of the best comparison shopping engines (CSE) and understand which ones are appropriate for which retail operations. Our comprehensive services – including customized utilization of a web-based inventory management system that's cost-effective and easy to use – can prove to be the perfect solution to help you manage and grow your business.
Read the importance of inventory management evidenced by retail sales and inventory increases from eft.com


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by Le Huong
Victoria and Vanessa Wiesenmaier are touring Asia on bicycles, carrying a message to save the dwindling population of rhinos.
Dressed in black and white jumpsuits that have large images of a rhino's head in red, backpacks written "Buy no rhino" in red letters on it tied to the back of their bicycles, with helmets on their heads and broad smiles on their faces, Victoria and Vanessa are touring Asia to draw attention to their cause.
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, but of German origin, Victoria had been a financial controller based in Germany, while Vanessa worked as a fashion buyer in Cape Town. Last year, their love of wildlife saw them leaving everything behind to cycle through Southeast Asia with the message of saving rhinos.
"We both love wildlife. We spent three weeks together in Kenya in 2012," Victoria said.
"The severity of the rhino situation had already hit us then. Today, three rhinos are killed every day in South Africa. Rhino poaching has increased heavily over the last five years. In South Africa, people do a lot of things to protect wildlife, but the demand for rhino is here in Asia."
From Cape Town, they started their adventure from Hong Kong to Singapore, in April this year, to enhance people's awareness of rhino poaching.
They plan to take their mission to China, Viet Nam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Malaysia within seven months.
During their less than two weeks in Viet Nam, they visited several schools, organisations, and embassies to talk about rhinos and their extinction.
"We have been to many beautiful places in Viet Nam," Victoria said, adding that "Vietnamese people should be proud of their nature, rich faunas and floras. There are many rare animals that can be found only in Viet Nam. But, at the same time, the Vietnamese people should be more aware of protecting the environment, especially at tourism sites. We have seen plastic bags everywhere."
While strolling around Cat Ba Island in the northern province of Quang Ninh, they came across a stall displaying lots of dead animals preserved in jars – starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumber, dried sea horses, dried snakes, and even geckos.
"We found that most people in Viet Nam know about rhino horns and are conscious that they are used in their country as medicine," said Victoria.
"Most of them say: "Oh, rhino horn is very expensive and are used by rich people in large cities," she said.
The two sisters visited Thien Duong Bao Son (Bao Son Paradise), a recreational park that has some white rhinos, zebras, hyenas, giraffes, tigers, and other animals in Ha Noi.
They noticed that the horns of two rhinos were shaved at their top side.
"However, what we have found encouraging is that many young Vietnamese are ashamed of what is happening, and they want a different future for their country and are keen for change," Vanessa said.
Victoria and Vanessa are continuing their trip to Laos to raise awareness about the plight of rhinos, while discovering more about their trade and what is really going on out there.
They plan to return to Viet Nam in September for World Rhino Day (September 22).
"We hope to cover more schools then," Victoria said. — VNS


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Stephen Scott IlardiCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Psychology
Room 426
Dr. Ilardi plans to recruit one graduate student for the upcoming 2018-19 academic year. His research focuses on the etiology and treatment of depression. Over the past decade his clinical research team has worked to develop the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) treatment protocol based on several modifiable lifestyle factors (e.g., physical activity, omega-3 intake, light exposure, social connection) with demonstrated antidepressent benefit.
Teaching Interests
- Abnormal Psychology
- Psychopathology
- Personality
- Psychotherapy
- Evolutionary Psychology
Research Interests
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Psychotherapy
- Therapeutic Lifestyle Change
- Exercise
- Omega-3
- Sleep
- Social Support
- Rumination
- Vitamin D
- Inflammation
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Treatment Outcomes
- Basketball Analytics
Selected Publications
Ilardi, S. S., & Casteen, E. (in press). The Psychological Toxicity of Modern Adolescence. Counselor.
Botanov, Y. & Ilardi, S. S. (2013). The Acute Side Effects of Bright Light Therapy: A Placebo Controlled Investigation. PLoS One, 8(9), e75893.


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Paeonia Hybrid Coral Supreme
Wissing/Klehm, USA (1981)
Coral Supreme has salmon pink, coral buds wich open to pleasing coral-peach flowers, passing pale and creamy beige. Numerous strongly cupped petals grade smaller inward, surrounding a cluster of light yellow stamens. The tall stems from Coral Supreme are reachy and leaning with the open flower, consider adding mechanical support when to flourish in the landscape. Maybe to tall for cut flower growing. Suitable for indoor growing in greenhouses.


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The first ever Brewzapalooza was a great success! We would like to give a huge thank you to our amazing sponsors BVR (The Barley Vine Rail Co.) and Pommies Cider for having us at the event. The selection of food from local restaurants was excellently packed with flavour. The event would have been nothing without our true Canadian community who came out into the cold to participate in games, amazing live entertainment, enjoying the food and we cannot forget the delicious varieties of beer and cider.
Everyone joined in the fun with the unforgettable Jenga challenge and fantastic prizes our affiliates provided. A large thank you goes out to all the local bands that played during the chill of the night, every band was phenomenal. We would also like to give shout out to EMS and security for helping out you are always needed at events like this.
Congratulations on such a great first Brewzapalooza!


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Hello world! I am a historian-turned-bioethicist-turned-historian-again. I was diagnosed with a form of ovarian cancer in July 2005, was surgically treated, and have been dealing with the ravages ever since. (Thankfully, I have been cancer-free since then.)
Going through this experience and the many that followed (surgical menopause probably being the most notable) has changed my life and made me dedicated to researching and, hopefully one day, improving the state of gynecological and obstetric health and healthcare for women in the United States (and abroad!).
PS: No, I am not a medical doctor, and I have no intention of becoming one. Please take the information contained in this blog as simply an unprofessional opinion. Even were someone to self-identify as a medical doctor on the Internet, one should always consult a doctor personally to ensure than any information received is accurate. I may not like doctors, but fake-doctors are worse.
Questions or comments? Please feel free to e-mail me!
Credit: My avatar is a lovely knitted uterus made by A Kitten Knits. Kudos and thank you for allowing usage of the photo. All rights are hers.


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Published on June 28th, 2017 | by Perrin0
Tonbridge Music Weekend
Tonbridge Castle sees the return of the fantastic MADHEN ( they appeared as SO 80's in 2015) who were a huge success performing 80's classics, but this year under their normal touring name of MADHEN they will perform hits from the 60's right through to 2017. They will be supported by the excellent UK Beach Boys, who will perform all of their hits including of course the 'Surfin' classics. Show starts 7.00pm, doors open 5.30pm ( please expect a 'bag check'). Tickets are limited, and still available from either the tonbridgemusicweekend.com website link, or from the Castle Tourist Information office. £27.50 each
On Friday night the show will start with some great local talent, namely the Tonbridge Rock Choir. We expect over 100 Rock Choir members to perform on the night. The headline act is Complete Madness, regarded by most Madness fans as the best UK Madness tribute act. Tickets £15.50 each.
We would like to thank our sponsors ; Hilden Park Accountants, Warners Solicitors, MCM Net, Old Tonbridge Firestation, Martin & Co and Graze Restaurant for their contributions to the weekend event.
Bring your picnic, your drink, your 'fold-up' chairs and get ready to PARTY !! Tonbridge Old Fire Station will also have their Bar facilities available on the Castle Lawn.
For more information please visit www.tonbridgemusicweekend.com
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1934-1935 Flight Timeline
December 31, 1934 Helen Richey becomes the first woman to pilot an airliner on a regularly scheduled flight. She flies a Ford Tri-Motor from Washington, D.C., to Detroit.
December 31, 1934 Zantford "Granny" Granville is killed in the crash of a Gee Bee Sportster.
January 11-12, 1935 Amelia Earhart flies her Lockheed Vega from Hawaii to California, becoming the first person to fly that route, in 18 hours, 15 minutes.
January 29, 1935 Harry Richman, an English singer ("I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise"), sets a world altitude record of 18,642 feet for Class C-2 in a Sikorsky S-39 amphibian.
February 12, 1935 The USS Macon crashes into the sea; two die (the wreckage is discovered and visited by submersibles in 1991).
February 24, 1935 The Heinkel He 111, a prototype, flies in Germany.
March 1, 1935 GHQ Air Force is formed with Brigadier General Frank Andrews commanding. This is the first concrete step toward an independent air force.
March 9, 1935 Germany announces the formation of the Luftwaffe.
March 28, 1935 The Consolidated XP3Y-1 Catalina prototype flies.
April 12, 1935 The Bristol Type 142 Britain First flies.
April 16-23, 1935 Pan Am flies a Clipper from Oakland to Hawaii. This marks the start of Pacific route building.
May 8, 1935 Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to fly nonstop from Mexico City, Mexico, to Newark, New Jersey, in 14 hours, 18 minutes, 30 seconds.
May 9, 1935 The Navy dispatches 46 Consolidated P2Y flying boats to Midway Island on a secret mission.
May 18, 1935 The worst air disaster to date occurs over Moscow when a hotshot fighter pilot shows off and flies into the ANT-20 Maxim Gorkii, the largest aircraft in the world. Fifty-six people die.
May 28, 1935 The Messerschmitt Bf 109 flies for the first time. It will become the most produced fighter in Germany, with more than 33,000 built.
July 11, 1935 Laura Ingalls establishes an east-west transcontinental speed record for women, flying from Floyd Bennett Field, New York, to Burbank, California in 18 hours, 19 minutes, 30 seconds.
July 23, 1935 The first report on what becomes known as radar is made to the Air Defense Research Committee.
July 28, 1935 The Boeing B-17 prototype (actually Model 299X) makes its first flight.
August 8, 1935 The Morane-Saulnier MS.405 flies for the first time.
August 15, 1935 Wiley Post and Will Rogers are killed in a plane crash at Point Barrow, Alaska.
September 1935 Harold Neumann wins the Thompson Trophy in a Howard DGA-6 Special, Mister Mulligan.
September 12, 1935 Laura Ingalls sets a west-east transcontinental record for women: 13 hours, 34 minutes, 5 seconds.
September 13, 1935 Howard Hughes sets a landplane speed record of 352.38 miles per hour in a plane designed to his specifications.
September 15, 1935 Alexander de Seversky sets an amphibian speed record: 230.413 miles per hour.
September 17, 1935 The infamous Junkers Ju 87 Stuka flies for the first time.
October 30, 1935 The Boeing B-17 prototype crashes and burns at Wright Field while taking off with its innovative control lock in the locked position.
November 6, 1935 The Hawker Hurricane prototype flies.
November 11, 1935 Albert Stevens and Orvil Anderson set a balloon altitude record of 72,395 feet in the Explorer II.


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Our Services for Community Agencies
Our consulting services to community agencies focus on:
Strategic Planning
We facilitate your strategic planning process to help you gain an in-depth understanding of your organization, develop sound strategy, and understand your purpose in the context of the community you serve. Through the strategic planning process, you will:
- Gain clarity about your cause, including your vision, mission and guiding principles
- The context within which you operate
- Your value proposition and key competencies
- Strategic directions and an action plan
Organizational Assessment
We assess your organization to help you better understand the current stages and quality of your most important organizational practices. You can use the results of the assessment to:
- Do an internal analysis as part of an overall strategic planning activity
- Ensure a strong foundation from which to add a program or undertake a major change effort
- Develop a common understanding among your staff regarding what needs to be done in your organization
- Assess how your organization compares to standards of excellence.
Board Development
We provide board development support through consultation, facilitation and customized training to maximize your board's excellence in leadership and governance or to address specific needs. More specifically, we help your board members to understand their roles and responsibilities, and how to improve some of their board's key workings to increase overall effectiveness.
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If you are an Executive Director of a small or medium sized community agency – on a shoestring budget, chiseled energy, diminishing time – don't feel isolated and overwhelmed. We are here to help you lead with vision and enhanced ability to manage day-to-day activities, perform strategic thinking even when pulled in multiple directions, maximize staff effectiveness, manage time more effectively, and enhance interpersonal skills in dealing effectively with various stakeholders.
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Starting a new community agency can be exciting but also overwhelming. It requires lots of time and effort. We offer solutions to get your start-up on fast track, including your registration, leadership coaching, strategic direction, administrative and financial systems, as well as branding and website development.
Event Planning
Planning events – whether they are galas, conferences, knowledge exchange forums, etc. – is essential in cultivating support, creating networks, building trusting relationships, sharing knowledge and discovering shared areas of commonality for community development initiatives. We help you make the right choices in terms of both the format and process for your event so that you have a better chance of making greater impact with it. We also take care of your logistics allowing you to concentrate on building momentum among your event participants.
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We work with you to conduct a well-researched community needs assessment so you can gain valuable information about the nature of the needs of the communities you serve. You can use the results to design new programs and services, affirm the relevancy of your current programs and services, promote collaborations among community partners and justify grant requests.
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We help facilitate your partnerships and collaborations with others by providing you with the necessary frameworks and tools to guide your work so that you may effectively work with them to address cross-over and complex community issues. And use your collaborative power to share best practices and to advocate for change.
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Effective teams are an important part of a successful community agency. We help organize your team alignment meetings to ensure everyone is on the same page, resolve conflicts and build productive culture, fast.