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IRGEN GOLD kennel was registered in FCI in 1997. Welcome!American Staffordshire Terrier
Welcome to a page of ours kennel, located in picturesque
Estonia! Miniature bullterrier and Jack Russell terrier
Allow to present you our family where ease get on sweet loveful Jack Russell terrier with friendly and peaceful miniature bullterrier.
The first bullterrier in our family has appeared in 1992. It was the true and devoted dog from kennel Parabellum, thanks to which our family has simply fallen in love with this remarkable breed. The first Jack Russell a terrier has appeared in our family in 2006. This small cheerful dog – the best partner who has brought in our family many the positive moments and is assured, will not leave indifferent and you.
We watch closely health of our pupils: they annually are tested on health. Our dogs take part in prestigious exhibitions – dogshow.
In our kennel born puppies whish find new families at the age of 8 weeks. They possess pedigree FCI, are supplied by the chip, pass necessary vaccination, have the international veterinary passport. With each of new owners we make the purchase and sale contract. We are ready to give at any time to owners of puppies all-round aid and to carry out consultation.
We are grateful to you for visiting of our page and we invite to visit our gallery!
Erster deutscher Cane Corso Zwinger und einzige deutsche Zucht mit 3 selbstgezogenen Champion!
Premium quality bull terriers from healthy parents of outstanding lines based on professional breeding knowledge.
We are small breeders located in Liberec, Czech republic. Our goal is to produce quality dogs that are good looking, with perfect character....and first of all healthy. Our dogs are always a beloved family members.Staffordshire Bull Terrier
We are Bogdan, Monica and our son David. We are a veterinary family and we love animals. We are from Bucharest, Romania.
We have a small bullterrier kennel and we want to stay that way because we put a lot of hart in raising our dogs. We are shure that more dogs will diminished the ideal conditions of raising and meintenance of our dogs. Our first bullterrier was Maya and we get her in 2010. Maya is a loveing and well behaived dog witch maid us fall in love of this breed.
We took Maya for our son to rais together (David was 1 year old). Since than, Maya and Misha became a part of our family and because of the breeds quality we started to develop a true pasion for bullterriers.
In 2012 we decided to start David King Of Bulls Kennel.
English Bull terrier and Miniature Bull Terrier kennel from Czech.
We are a small home-kennel :) Our dog live with us as a family member, Yoko is full tested and health bulterier lady.
Since 1991, our hearts belong to this breed! Just before it was standard bull terrier, bull and now in miniature! For us it is the most beautiful dog in the world. Our bull terriers are not kept in cages or aviaries. They live in the house with us.
Miniki is not limited in moving around the house and are happy to participate in everything we do. Some sleep with us. We treat them with great love and care. With confidence we can say that we live a truly happy Miniki!
Wir züchten seit 1982 Miniatur Bullterrier mit Herz und Verstand.
Kennel beautiful noble breeds with great temperaments. Kennel was founded in 2009 and every year we breed a litter of puppies. Our puppies are all over the world and are very successful at shows.
Breeders of Bull Terriers since 1982 in Denmark. Photos pedigrees and information about the breed.
A 200 km de Paris. Elevage Professionnel dans un cadre
familial de Mastiff, bull terrier miniature, boston terrier et
petit brabançon. L'éleveuse passionnée, donne tout son temps
et toute son énergie à ses chiens.
L'accent est mis sur: -la qualité de la reproduction afin d'obtenir des chiots au plus près du standard de leur race. -Le bien être des chiens, avec des promenades et des grands parcs herbeux contenant des bungalows et de s niches chauffées l'hiver -L'hygiène et le suivi vétérinaire. Des renseignements vous seront donnés avec plaisir. -Conseils et suivi
Allevamento amatoriale jack Russell Terrier e Bull Terrier Miniature.
Lavoro da trent'anni con i cavalli da concorso ippico e i
cani sono stati sempre parte integrante della mia vita. Negli
ultimi quindici anni della mia esistenza è sempre stato presente
almeno un Bull Terrier di taglia standard. Adoro averli attorno,
mi piace tutto di loro, il carattere, la loro potenza fisica, l'attaccamento
morboso al padrone, la loro caparbietà nel raggiungere l'obiettivo
prefissato. Poi, nel luglio 2011, l'incontro a Zseged, in
Ungheria, con Zsolt Bagi, titolare dell'allevamento BIKATO-PARTI,
ha sicuramente cambiato positivamente la mia vita… La scoperta
del Bull Terrier Miniature, cane che racchiudeva in sé tutte le
caratteristiche del Bull Standard, con una taglia più piccola e
un temperamento più pacato, mi ha fatto letteralmente innamorare
di loro.
I have been working for thirty years with show jumping horses and dogs have always been an integral part of my existence. In the last fifteen years of my life there has always been at least one bull terrier standard size. I love having them around, I like everything about them, their character, their physical power, the attachment to their master, their persistence in achieving the desired objective. Then, in July 2011, I met in Zseged, Hungary, Zsolt Bagi, owner of BIKATO-PARTI Kennel, and this matter has certainly changed my life positively ... The discovery of the Miniature Bull Terrier, dog embodying all the characteristics of a Bull Standard, with a smaller size and a more peaceful temperament, literally made me fall in love with them.
Kennel domin-jr breeding breeds Fila Brasileiro and Miniature Bullterrier. We keep importance to original character and exterior this breeds. We are member of CAFIB, Onceiro, molossklub - FCI for Fila Brasileiro. For Miniature Bullterrier we are member slovakia bullterrier club - FCI. We Report To Breeding Phylosophy CAFIB!Fila Brasileiro
Criadero familiar selectivo de Bull Terrier Miniatura.
Cachorros criados en ambiente familiar. Seleccionamos belleza y
salud, solo reproducimos con ejemplares testados de las mejores
lineas europeas.
Ukrainian family Kennel of English Standard bull terriers. Welcome to our web-site and have a good day!
Our names are Labrini and Kostas, owners of Immortal Spirits Bull Terrier Kennel.Our love for the breed has deep roots. From the first moment we came in contact with these adorable creatures, we were so impressed by their funny expressions, their special appearance and temperament.
Our breeding program will be based on the health and temperament of the breed, and preserving type as according to the F.C.I. The Bull Terrier is a breed known for its distinctive appearance along with its unique character. With the characteristically egg-shaped head it appears as a robust and muscular dog with well-balanced characteristics. A Bull Terrier has a smart and determined expression, is very active, enjoys life and requires an active role in the family.
Both personality and temperament are multidimensional. They belong to this most affectionate breed, as they love and entertain their owners while being very friendly and protective with children.... we wish you a happy tour on our site and if you can positively answer the question on whether you can responsibly raise a Bull Terrier to be social, healthy and happy with you, we wish to make your dream come true, acquire a Bull Terrier and have a loving relationship during all the years of its life!!!
We are a small kennel of bull terriers located in the heart of Europe, Czech Republic. We believe in quality not quantity and strive to produce top quality Bull Terriers that excell in breed type, sound temperaments and are most importantly clear of all known hereditary diseases.
Our breeding stock comes from the best UK and Australian lines. Feel free to browse our site and facebook for updates on our dogs, litters, new additions and show wins.


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The Shure A15TG Tone Generator is a battery-powered 700 Hz signal source used to troubleshoot audio systems by checking microphone lines for correct patching and detecting unusual noise that is present.The output level of the A15TG is approximately -42 dBV. This allows it to be used with either microphone level or line level inputs and the barrel design allows it to be connected to a microphone cable or directly to a mixer input.
The A15TG can tolerate the presence of phantom power or a short circuit in the line that it is driving. Additional features of the A15TG include a recessed On-Off switch, a Male XLR output connector, and a removable end cap allowing for easy battery installation and removal. Battery life is 1,000 hours of continuous use.
Batteries: use any 1.5 volt button cell battery that fits in the allotted space. This includes A76 alkaline, 357 silver oxide, and 675 zinc air hearing aid batteries.
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Shure A15TG Tone gnerator a must have in every AV toolbag.
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Century Junior High teacher Lance Meier will give the commencement address. Students speakers include Erica Nygaard, Erica Rapheal and Ryan Sudo.


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CAMPAIGNERS fighting to reopen Bromsgrove Museum have been boosted by its former home being approved as an asset of community value.
In April, the Advertiser reported on the future of the building, which originally closed in 2008 because, the authority said, of the running costs and a reduction in the visitor numbers.
After the closure campaigners, led by the Norton Collection Museum Trust, negotiated to buy the building and reopen the museum.
Last July the trust agreed to purchase the building for £200,000. It was given six months, but during this period other locations were looked at including the United Reform Church and the Steps House building.
After the trust was unsuccessful in negotiations for both, attention moved back to the Birmingham Road building.
But campaigners were dealt a blow in April when members of Bromsgrove District Council's cabinet voted to make the former Bromsgrove Museum building available to purchase or rent.
At the last meeting of the authority's cabinet, senior members discussed a request from the trust to nominate the building as an Asset of Community Value, (ACV).
An ACV, introduced under the Localism Act 2011, gives interested parties the opportunity to ask the council to list certain assets as being of value to the community.
Once an asset is listed, and then comes up for sale, this allows an interested party from the community time to put together a bid to buy it.
A sale cannot proceed until six weeks have passed without a written expression of interest. If an interest is expressed, it cannot go through until a six month period has ended.
During the debate Councillor Mike Webb, the relevant portfolio holder, said although he had been outspoken on ACVs in the past, in this case he thought it would be worthwhile.
Cllr Webb added any approval of the ACV would lead to a cost to the council, covering ongoing running costs.
Councillor Mike Bullivant added he was supportive of the application, saying it would give best value for the people of Bromsgrove.
The application was approved following a vote.
Dennis Norton, from the trust, said: "It is good news, we are heading in the right direction.
"If we reopen, we have got quite a lot of artefacts that have never gone on display before. We would be able to build the Bromsgrove Guild exhibition, currently on display at the library."
Bromsgrove District Council's executive director for finance, Jayne Pickering, said: "The sale of the building agreed in principle in April will shortly be temporarily suspended for a 'window of opportunity'.
"This is a six week period that could be extended to a total of six months if any community group were to notify the council of their intention to purchase the property.
"The property may still be marketed for sale in that time.
"In this way, the legislation guarantees local groups an opportunity to raise funds and make an offer when such properties come up for sale, but it does not compel owners to accept any particular offer."


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What Famous Authors Write With
There was an interesting feature at Flavorwire on the writing tools of famous authors. Unfortunately, most of the examples just include a photo of the author rather than the writing tools themselves, but here's a notable exception:
It's J. K. Rowling's plans for writing Harry Potter, on a sheet of looseleaf paper. Wow.
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Harlequins' first team squad took a rather unusual tonic to help forget their loss to Toulon last week – bowls.
The squad travelled to Egham Bowls Club where they took part in some friendly competition to ease the pain of their Amlin Challenge Cup exit.
Quins boys paired up and went head-to-head for the title of the club's bowls champions.
Will Skinner and centre Matt Hooper proved to be the best of the bunch as they clinched victory ahead of prop Mark Lambert and fly half Nick Evans.
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The much talked about R.A. Dickey trade moved one step closer to completion. The New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays have agreed in principle on a deal that will send the Cy Young winner to Toronto, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports. The trade was agreed to about twenty minutes ago and may include as many as seven players. The Mets will send Dickey and Josh Thole to Toronto in exchange for top catching prospect Travis D'Arnaud, big league catcher John Buck, and pitching prospect Noah Syndergaard. Each side may exchange another prospect in the deal and the Mets may also receive cash from Toronto to offset Buck's six million dollar salary for 2013. The deal is contingent on Dickey agreeing to an extension with the Blue Jays, and Major League Baseball has given Toronto a 72 hour window to negotiate an extension with Dickey, Rosenthal also reports.
The Mets had previously been simultaneously negotiating an extension with Dickey and also exploring his potential trade value. Dickey angered some in the organization by using the team's holiday party (which was to help children affected by Hurricane Sandy) as an opportunity to air his grievances over his contract situation. Those comments, combined with the sudden change in the pitching market following the signings of Anibal Sanchez and Zack Greinke, had the Mets focusing exclusively on the trade market in the last few days. The Mets received a deal they couldn't refuse from Toronto, which is headlined by catching prospect Travis D'Arnaud.
D'Arnaud is regarded by many in baseball as the best catching prospect in baseball, and he projects to be a solid defensive catcher that can hit for average and power. D'Arnaud would qualify as a "difference maker", which is what Sandy Alderson was seeking in any trade involving Dickey. D'Arnaud has the potential to solve the team's revolving door behind the dish, which is a great move. The team also scored a coup by acquiring Syndergaard, a young right hander who pitched in Single-A last season. Syndergaard is a young righty with a 95 mile per hour fastball and has the ability to become a front of the rotation starter. While he is still several years away from the majors, Syndergaard could eventually team with Zack Wheeler, Matt Harvey, and Jon Niese to form a lethal home grown rotation. Buck was essentially sent to the Mets in exchange for Thole as Toronto wanted to receive a catcher who could catch the knuckle ball in the trade. Buck will presumably enter the season as the starting catcher, and he does provide some righty pop from behind the plate.
The deal cannot be completed until Dickey can sign an extension with the Blue Jays, which he is reportedly open to. If the deal is officially completed, the trade appears to be a steal for the Mets. D'Arnaud and Syndergaard are two significant pieces to a rebuilding project and add much needed talent to a farm system lacking in it. D'Arnaud would likely start the 2013 season in Triple-A but could be up with the big club as soon as May. Toronto was willing to pay a premium for Dickey as they feel that the AL East is open for the taking, and Dickey adds another stellar arm to their starting rotation. The winner of this trade won't be determined for years as a lot will depend on how D'Arnaud and Syndergaard develop. The Mets made a similar swap of prospects for an ace when they acquired Johan Santana for Carlos Gomez, Deolis Guerra, Philip Humber, and Kevin Mulvey. The trade, in hindsight, was a win for the Mets while the Twins got nothing out of any of the prospects acquired in the deal. Time will tell if the Mets fare better than the Twins did in a similar situation.Tags: Baseball, John Buck, Josh Thole, Ken Rosenthal, MLB, New York, New York Mets, R.A. Dickey, Sandy Alderson, Toronto Blue Jays, Travis D'Arnaud


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Foreigners sold US government bonds in September for the first time in nine months and bought stocks and mortgage debt as the Federal Reserve began a new round of monetary easing, US Treasury data showed on Friday.
Overseas investors reduced Treasury holdings by $US17.3 billion in September, the first outflow from the government bond market since December of 2011.
The move came during a month when the Fed said it planned to start buying $US40 billion in mortgage-backed debt each month to lower long-term interest rates and boost economic growth.
Prior rounds of Fed asset purchases that have flooded the financial system with cheap money have helped to boost high-yielding, high-risk assets such as stocks.
"This is the post-QE3 trade," said Gennadiy Goldberg, US strategist at TD Securities. "That's why we saw a shift into agency bonds and strong demand for equities."
Foreigners bought a net $US17.8 billion in bonds issued or guaranteed by the biggest US mortgage financing agencies, down slightly from $US18.6 billion the prior month. They also bought $US23.8 billion in US stocks, the biggest inflow in at least three years, after buying just $US6.2 billion in August.
Much of the money was diverted from the Treasury market, which had been attracting an average inflow of around $US43 billion per month through August.
That pushed overall foreign purchases of US long-term assets down to $US3.3 billion in September, the lowest total since July of 2011, from $US90.3 billion in August.
Goldberg said there was no reason to think foreigners had soured on Treasuries for good, noting that September marked only the second monthly foreign outflow in the last three years.
"There is still plenty of foreign demand for US securities," he said. "This time, it was more a matter of what they were buying rather than if they were buying."
Private investors were the main Treasury sellers, unloading a record $US18.3 billion in September, the US Treasury said.
Demand eased among official investors, which includes foreign central banks, but remained positive. China, the largest foreign US creditor, increased its Treasury holdings by $US300 million to $US1.156 trillion. Japan bought $US7.9 billion in September, leaving its Treasury holdings at $US1.131 trillion.
Including short-dated assets such as bills, foreigners added $US4.7 billion in September, the smallest inflow in nearly two years. In August, foreigners bought a downwardly revised $US63.5 billion.


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I don't see how anyone who is a fan of The Hunger Games, could see these shoes and not have a fit. When I read that the seller did not ship to Canada, you better believe that I sent a long whiny email filled with much begging and need. I finally heard today, that he will (I crack that up to my high quality pleading BTW) ship a pair of these awesome shoes. I will have to wait until May, because he is booked right up, but then, yes then, the precious shall be mine. PRECIOUSSSSSS must have the precious.
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Hi, everyone. How have you been? I've been spending pretty busy month. I'm just getting ready for my first music video. It's busy but looking for out fits is my favourite part. Also I'm getting choreograph in this video. I really have to work hard to make sure my dance looks professional! Film shoot will be started next month and hopefully get done by this year cuz I'm going back to visit Japan!!! I have to promote:)) Make a wish .I hope all the things go well(´・Д・)」
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Parents-to-be Alex Reid, 36, and Chantelle Houghton, 28, were seen leaving the ITV studios in London, England following a guest appearance on the Loose Women show today (February 14). Keeping her pregnancy curves hidden beneath a thick fur coat, the glamour model jazzed up her outfit with a pair of snakeskin knee-high boots.
During the interview, the beautiful Brit said she won't allow their daughter on-the-way to follow in her nude modeling footsteps. "She's not taking her clothes off – she's not a glamour model," the mom-to-be said. "I've done that and I don't want my daughter to do that."
Nearly 6-months along with their first child, Chantelle said she's been tired…and hungry!
I'm eating like a horse, I don't know why," she said. "But I'm quite lucky – I haven't had any morning sickness, absolutely nothing. The only thing is that I'm just tired. I've been struggling the past couple of weeks because I've just been exhausted all the time."
Cage fighter Alex – whose wedding to estranged wife Katie Price was famously featured in their reality show – admitted during the interview that his upcoming wedding to Chantelle might be televised as well.View Slideshow »»


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Shorter and easier than our other trips (day hikes only) and it is also a bit warmer in the 'winterless north'.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: East coast beaches - 1km/1 hours hiking
Depart Auckland and follow the east coast northwards via glowworm caves. Take some crazy coastal back roads to our camp just above the beach. Have a swim or explore this lovely coastline. If the sea conditions are calm there is excellent snorkelling here.
Day 2: Bay of Islands - 9km/6 hours hiking
Tumble out of sleeping bags and leap into the sea. Climb up through native bush to the ridge tops and look down on hidden sandy coves and rocky headlands.You will pass huge steel pots amid the ruins of an old whaling station. Descend from Pukehuia; at 345 metres it is the highest hill and best viewpoint in the Bay of Islands. It is a short drive to Russell, from where you can take the ferry across to Paihia. Stop briefly in Paihia, the main tourist centre of the Bay of Islands, before driving north to the campsite at Tauranga Bay and its welcome hot showers.
Day 3: Whangaroa Kayaking - 10km/4-5 hours kayaking
Highly recommended guided sea kayaking (optional). Launch off a private beach and kayak along an uncluttered coastline, past red volcanic headlands, island outcrops and sandy beaches. After passing through sea caves you will reach the sheltered waters of Whangaroa Harbour with its mangrove forests. Have a picnic lunch on a beautiful beach before returning. Stop to share watery stories over fish and chips at the famous Mangonui Fish Shop. Those not kayaking have free time at the Tauranga beach campsite until early afternoon. Later, head to the twin coves campsite of Matai Bay.
Day 4: Ninety Mile Beach, Cape Reinga - 2km/2 hours hiking
More swimming and snorkelling, then off again. Drive up the endless hard-packed sands of Ninety Mile Beach to Te Paki's massive looming sand dunes, where you can jump out and impress each other with out of control fat-air-antics on your sandboard. Set up camp at a beautiful sandy cove. Later you have the option of a cliff-top walk or a drive to the edge of the world at Cape Reinga, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Tasman Sea. Watch the sun set in the western sky from this (almost) northernmost tip of New Zealand.
Day 5: Cape Maria Van Dieman, Kauri forests - 4-12km/3- 4 hours hiking
Explore a less visited part of the cape's coastline. Cross Te Paki Station to the surreal iron-stained sand dunes of Cape Maria Van Diemen. Leave the far north and begin the journey southwards, passing through Kaitaia, across the Hokianga Harbour on a car ferry, and on to the Waipoua Forest. Be humbled by New Zealand's biggest kauri tree Tane Mahuta. As you curl up in your tent, hear the screeching call of the endangered North Island Brown kiwi, whose numbers are sadly dwindling each year.
Day 6: Kauri forests - 2km/1 hour hiking
Walk the Trounson Kauri Reserve to bask in the shadows of these huge trees. An intensively managed mainland conservation 'island' surrounded by a sea of farmland. This reserve is also home to a well-nurtured and protected (from predators) population of kiwi. Arrive in Auckland at approximately 3pm.
Notes: This tour is affected by tides and sea conditions - particularly on Ninety Mile Beach (the van is not a boat). If some routes are impassable, plan B is to go in a different or reverse order, but very occasionally your guide may be forced to skip something altogether.
If you are doing this trip between Christmas and mid-January expect to see more tents, sun-scorched folks, and ice-creamed kids at campsites. When it all goes mad your guide may choose different campsites on nights two and three to keep you all sane.
Far North vehicle has snorkelling gear, boogie/sand boards and a barbecue.
Optional activities: Sea Kayaking NZ$95. Optional activities are paid for during the trip.
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Much of the coast of Maui is inaccessible along the road to Hana, but the Kaenae Peninsula is one location where the water can be reached. And the Kaenae Penisula is definitely worth exploring. Sunrise is the time to be here - as long as there are not too many clouds - or rain.
One rule of being near the ocean is: "Never turn your back to the ocean."
This rule is of course hard to follow when you are looking through the viewfinder, trying to time the waves for the best photos. And I got burned for not following the rule on this day.
I was standing on top of a narrow piece of volcanic rock to get a clear view over the rocks in front of me. The rock and those around it were dry.
Unfortunately, a large rogue wave came right over the top of me. I was soaked and so was the camera and lens.
A towel took care of the camera gear. Time dried me.
Do you know how many hours it takes to dry Gore-Tex shoes? Sometimes more than you think. The first attempt to dry the shoes outside was thwarted by an automatic lawn sprinkler system (didn't know it was there). The second attempt was more successful - the SUV's defrost air vent took care of the problem in about 3 hours.
OK - To answer the question I'm getting: No, the shoes did not make the car smell badly. They were very well washed in salt water (Pacific Ocean) and then fresh water (lawn sprinkler) prior to the car drying. Shoes on the dash are a bit of a vision obstacle though.
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Each short leg is worked flat and started separaely, then joined to work in the round. For pants to fit well, the front must be lower than the back. After working 1-½" of ribbing, cease knitting in the round so that you can gradually decrease stitches from each side of the waist to make the back part of the waistband higher than the front part. *
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Rainbow Miracle at the Shrine Basilica
Rainbow appears at the Closing Liturgy of the 50th Assumption Pilgrimage
A great event occurred this year on the feast of Our Lady's Assumption which many of you witnessed.
Fifty years ago on the Feast of the Assumption as the statue of Our Lady of Lebanon was being blessed, a magnificent rainbow appeared over the statue. It was witnessed by many and seen as a sign from God that He was pleased with the new Shrine dedicated to His Mother.
This year during the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, exactly fifty years to the day, another rainbow appeared over the statue of Our Lady as thousands were gathered in prayer. As the offering of bread and wine was being taken in procession to the altar, everyone looked up and witnessed this magnificent event.
What an incredible blessing we have received! What a tremendous affirmation for so many present; God continues to bless this humble Shrine after fifty years. This is truly a sign from God that our beloved Shrine will be here for many years to come.
Miracles come to us in many ways and they can be something as simple as a rainbow. We recall that Noah witnessed a rainbow after the deluge as a promise from God that He was still with them and they were rescued from destruction. The simple rainbow over Our Lady of Lebanon is also a promise that Our Lord is always with us, we are not without hope, and we are not without His grace and assistance. He is with us until the end of the ages.
Praise be to God!
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Once on a Moonless Night by Dai Sijie
Philip Womack barely survives the tedium of a new Chinese novel
Dai Sijie is perhaps best known for his first novel, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, an international bestseller subsequently made into a successful film. In it, two Chinese boys of bourgeois family who have been sent to be "re-educated" attempt to widen a young girl's horizons by illicitly bringing her European literature. It was, by all accounts, a moving and poignant story; perhaps because of its essentially auto-biographical nature.
Once on a Moonless Night is Sijie's third novel, and it appears to be an altogether different matter. The Last Emperor of China, impotent, homosexual Puyi, when he's not being imprisoned, is either being fed aphrodisiacs or being cradled in the arms of his Japanese sumo wrestler servant. Unsurprisingly, he begins to go a little nuts and becomes obsessed with the works of one of his ancestors, the Emperor Huizong, whose life parallels his own. This Huizong was the owner of a particular scroll, said to contain a saying of the Buddha himself. Only problem is – it's written in a language that nobody can understand. Shocker! What's Puyi to do, other than, in a fit of mad rage as he's hallucinating a vast black dragon (whilst being flown away by the Japanese), tear the scroll apart with his teeth?
The scroll falls at the feet of an ex-aristocrat and passes into legend. Fast forward to the Seventies, and a young, desperately dull female translator learns of it from a Chinese professor; she develops a mania about a missing half. This plot (if it can be called as such, as scrabbling to find it was harder than locating water on Mars) is the backbone of the novel. In her endless travails she meets a red-haired grocer called Tumchooq whose name also happens to be that of the language in which the benighted scroll was written; she falls in love with him (somewhat mysteriously) and then for no apparent reason clears off to Africa to build schools.
One ought to care about finding the missing half; one ought to feel for the unnamed narrator, but there are so many problems with this book that one is left feeling not only perplexed but also irritated. The prose is so lifeless that it is impossible to make any kind of connection with the undoubtedly fascinating subject matter that Sijie has chosen. The second problem is the central quest – this is the half of the scroll in the narrator's possession:
"Once on a moonless night a lone man is travelling in the dark when he comes across a long path that merges into the mountain ... halfway along, at a turn in the path, he stumbles. As he falls, he clutches at a tuft of grass, which briefly delays a fatal outcome, but soon his hands can hold him no longer ... He casts one last glance below, where he can see only the darkness of those unfathomable depths..."
And.... is it really worth a lifetime's work to go trekking after the ending to this little fable? And when it does come (and, thank Buddha, it does) it is of such crashing banality that one can't help feeling cheated.
There are some excellent bits to the work – the chapter dealing with Puyi has moments of elegance, vitality and even (Lord save us) some smatterings of wit. But if I found half of this novel sitting on a train (no doubt having been ripped in half by its owner), I'm not sure I'd care very much about looking for the rest of it.
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I shot five exposures bracketed and masked parts of the images from various exposures to achieve this image. For example, the windows are from the darkest exposure. The lawn and sky are from the brightest exposure since I shot this after sunset. In escence, I manually pieced together a high dynamic range (HDR) exposure. I had first tried using HDR software to create the image, but was not happy with the results, so I scapped it and began masking the image. I'm glad I did.
Basically, everything I did in this lighting setup was to get light onto the background and to avoid getting light anywhere else.
Setup: White foamcore was placed about 15' behind the subject to minimize light bleed onto the subject. The foamcore was lit at a 45° angle from camera right using a Speedotron head with a 7" gridded reflector. I used a grid on the small reflector to narrow the beam of light tightly onto the foamcore background and keep the light from illuminating the room. A black panel was placed on the opposite side of the foamcore to absorb the reflected light off of the foamcore, again, to minimize light bleed onto the subject.
Image shot at ƒ/9 at 1/250 sec. I should add that I under exposed the image a bit and later de-vignetted and increased the contrast in post to get a pure white. If you shoot the background to be pure white in camera, then you will lose contrast around the edges of the silhouette.
After the great lunch at Black's, we set off exploring the town. I found Lockhart to be a beautiful town full of wonderful people. Kent was just the first of many friendly folks we encountered that day. Everyone was very welcoming. The bailiff unlocked the courtroom for us to go in and photograph. A gentleman at the First Christian Church unlocked the church so we could photograph inside as he told us about the history of the renovations. The folks at the library invited us to come back for a Dickens celebration in December. A shopkeeper at a local 50's style soda fountain chatted with us about the recent Formula 1 races in Austin. Everywhere I turned, friendly and welcoming folks wanted to share what they knew and welcome us into their world. Never before have I felt so welcomed by so many strangers in one day. Anyway, Andy and I stuck around for twilight to photograph the courthouse all lit up and with a vivid blue sky. I'm glad we did.
An interesting aside, directly behind me as I took this picture is a row of storefronts. One of them is a tiny barbershop with a spinning barber pole outside the door. I learned from the barber that this barbershop has been in continuous operation, as a barbershop, since before the current courthouse was built in 1898.
Here is a corner view of the courthouse during the day.
This is the view when you walk into the courtroom on the second floor.
This is the view from the bench looking back.
One more view from the back-left corner of the courtroom.
Here is Black's Barbecue pit master, Kent Black, showing me a brisket ready to be cut and served.
Some beef ribs are being placed on the cutting board next to sausages, brisket, turkey and pork spare ribs.
We had a great time in Lockhart and look forward to going back and for more BBQ.
It occurred to me as I'm writing this post that there's a lesson to be learned here. Just because you've photographed somewhere before, it doesn't mean that you shouldn't return to that same location to photograph again. You can always see the same thing in a different light (literally and figuratively). Below is an image I shot last year when there were some interesting clouds to catch the fading twilight light. Both of these images were shot from the same spot about one year apart. Look closely to the left of center in the image below and you'll see the mountain ridges found in the image above.
Have you ever come back to the same location to photograph again? How was the subsequent session different for you? Share your thoughts below.
The church looks rather plain when you approach it.
Here's a monument on the property.
A side view of the church.
This is the view from the back of the church when you step through the doors. Notice that the pulpit is upstairs.
Here's a fisheye view of the entire ceiling.
A fisheye view from the altar looking back to the entrance. Notice the pipe organ upstairs in the back.
The altar.
Pastor Johann Kilian's cabin.
For the Photo geeks out there: This is a seven-frame HDR image processed in Nik Software's HDR Efex Pro. I then corrected the keystoning (paralax distortion cause by angling the camera upward instead of keeping it parallel to the building) of the Town Hall and removed some distracting elements (sensor dust, a small sign in a window, a pickup truck and a golf cart) within Photoshop CS6. The final step was a monochrome conversion using Nik Software's Silver Efex Pro 2.
The sweat is real. Even though we got there right around sunrise, it was hot and even I was drenched in sweat before it was over. A big thanks to the team for getting up early and braving the heat and ravenous mosquitos. We had a great time and produced some fun images for Justin's portfolio.
Would love to hear your thoughts on the images.
My friends Mark and Shannon asked if I would shoot baby Lila. Look at those eyes. How could I resist. We set up a flexible time that was dependent on when Lila awoke from her mid-morning nap. I knew that having a well-rested baby is critical to a successful baby shoot, so we let Lila call the shots.
For this image, I used a large light source (camera right) that wraps around to give a smooth transition from light to dark. The larger the light source, the softer the edges of shadows become. If I were to back the light away from Lila it would become smaller and the shadows more defined. Seeing as this is a baby and everyone knows that babies are soft, I wanted soft shadows so that the image reinforces the viewer's expectations that a baby is soft.
I also, used a silver reflector opposite the key light (camera left) to fill in the shadows. You can see the lighting setup if you study the catch lights in Lila's eyes.
Shooting in studio, I was planning to pull out the big lighting gear, including the 5-foot octobank light but then I noticed the light coming in the glass door. I realized that if I put up a scrim, the direct sunlight that was streaming in would be converted into a large beautiful light source. Everyone knows that the sun is massive. Unfortunately, it is so far away from us that it appears like just a pinpoint. I needed something bigger. The surface of the scrim, which appears large relative to baby Lila, became the light source for this image.
Deep dark shadows are better suited for photographing coalminers than babies. I wanted to avoid dark shadow, no matter how soft they were. To achieve that, I used a silver reflector in close to bounce light back into the unlit side of baby Lila. This produced what is called a low lighting ratio. The fill light (reflector), is almost as bright as main light (the scrim).
Anyone can reproduce this simple lighting setup at home. Putting up a white sheet (or you may already have white curtain sheers) will give you that nice main (key) light source. Use anything big and white or silver as a reflector on the other side to fill in the shadows.
The trick to using a reflector is to think of it as a mirror and bounce the light into the subject as you desire. Practice with a reflector ahead of time. Bounce the light into your subject and away repeatedly until you begin to see the effects of the reflector. Figure out what angle catches the light best. Know that "angle of incidence equals angle of reflection" and you'll have a great start.
Once you've got the lighting down, bring in the baby and have some fun! Use a rattle, squeaky toy or shinny object to attract the baby's gaze to the camera's lens. Mom may have to stand behind you or leave the room if the baby wants to pay more attention to her than you.
Have a good tip for photographing a baby? Share it in the comments below. Happy shooting!


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David Ayer's action thriller "Sabotage" releases a new sneak peek through a restricted trailer. The red-band video highlights the violence in the film from a bloody, gruesome murder to a painful torture. F-bombs and some risky scenes that include boobs are also in it.
The film revolves around a team of Drug Enforcement Administration agents who is tasked for a drug bust. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays the leader of the elite DEA task force. After the money goes missing, his team members are mysteriously killed one by one.
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From Chicago Public Radio: A new story in the Chicago Reporter reveals that people who live near rail yards are at a higher risk of asthma attacks and cardiac arrest. The analysis found that the exhaust emitted by locomotives and trucks contains toxic compounds like nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide. Kari Lydersen wrote the story and talks more about her findings.
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One of Hurstville City Council's key priorities is to provide for the well-being of its community. Council recognises the major role that recreation, sport and access to open space plays in the economic, cultural and social well-being of our city. The provision of a range of recreation, sporting and open space facilities is an important means of providing for the physical well-being and health of our residents.
In order to protect our children from the harm caused by passive smoking Council has declared six of the more popular playgrounds to be smoke-free zones and prohibited smoking of any substance within 10 metres of the playgrounds in the following locations: Timothy Reserve, Woodville Park, Penshurst Park, Olds Park, Evatt Park and Oatley Park.
Hurstville City has 248 hectares of parks and reserves contained in 165 locations and 4.23 hectares of open space per 1000 residents. Also, each resident need walk no more than 400 metres within the city to reach a park or reserve.
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Its always quite easy to have your safari arranged by a travel agent, but there is this one this that disturbs most safari tourists. What to pack, how many clothes are needed on a safari? What shoes should i wear or pack? The answer is quite simple! Its not so hard to find the right safari clothes. The first consideration is that u need to pack about 20kgs of luggage. Basically, you need 3 short sleeved safari shirts and 3 long sleeved ones. You need 2 shorts and 3 trousers.
Africa is blessed with different seasons and weather changes throughout the year. So your May safari wardrobe might not work so well in October. May to September is a cold season, with lots of rain, so warm clothing is good. Both thick and light weight jackets will come in handy, a few sweaters, gloves and socks should all make it to your suitcase. The African summer, October to April, is quite hot so plan on wearing tee shirts, shorts, swimsuits and cargo pants. We recommend that you select lightweight and preferably neutral-colored materials. Sometimes in South Africa, the temperature rises to 30 degrees. This calls for hot weather safari clothing. In Volcanoes Rwanda, it can rain 2-3 days!
What Safari Colors should You Put On ?
If you hope to get the most out of your safari experience, then all the attention should be focused on your surroundings rather than on you. The best way to achieve this is by going neutral with your clothing. The best safari color is Khaki, followed by olive, tans and browns. These are good at handling dirt. Bright coloured safari clothing draw attention to you the tourist, rather the wildlife you intend to see, and may sometimes scare away the animals. So look for neutral coloured clothing. Colours that blend in with the African Wilderness.
Keep it casual and comfortable with tee shirts, long sleeved shirts, shorts, hiking boots, and athletic socks to keep the blisters away. For the cold season, a light fleece jacket, gloves and sweaters will suffice. These should all be in neutral colours such as greens, olives, browns, and khakis. However there some neutral colours and clothing you need to stay away from, such as:
- No Dark blue and/or black colours can attract tsetse flies which have a nasty bite. This is common in East and Central Africa. In southern Africa, Tsetse flies are not much of an issue.
- No White and very pale, white is adorable, but not on a safari, its far much better to spare that white dress or shirt for the evening at dinner. This is Africa and so you expect real dust !
- No Camouflage clothing , its important that you keep away from this type of clothing, since in most African countries, it identifies with the soldiers.
What Safari Clothing Materials Should I Use?
So you know the right safari clothes and colours, the next question is; what material should those clothes be? Simple cotton usually works best for shirts and trousers, though you can try some of the new man-made materials; some of these are more durable than cotton. Depending on where you want to go, its important to check the climatic conditions and the season. For example, during the dry season, in Tanzania, light safari clothing is encouraged, as compared to Bwindi gorilla trekking where it rains almost every single day.
Safari Clothes and Layering
The climate and weather in Africa ranges from one extreme to another, from the extremely cold freezing nights to very hot and dusty afternoons. Layering is very convenient in these situations. Your layering should include at least on warm layer especially if you plan to go on early morning game drives.
Shorts or long pants?
So far, we've covered; what kinds of safari clothes you will need, what colour they should be and what material. Another question that keeps that suitcase open and empty is "short or long?"
Shorts and shirts are quite comfortable on a safari especially during the day, but sometimes during the game drives and short walks in the bushes you might wish you had covered up a little more. So light weight pants in light colours like cream, khaki or grey are good for the game drives and walks. At night you will want to cover up to avoid mosquito bites especially in areas with malaria so save your shorts for the day time. We reccomend Rogue Long Sleeve Shirt in Safari Light Brown.
How About The Shoes Or Foot Wear ?
Its important to know the destination demands of the safari you are taking, for example, with gorilla trekking, as you go through the thick rain forest will not be the same experience when you take a walking safari in Zambia or Botswana. We have compiled a list of safari shoes for each safari destination you are to visit.
For your African safari trip, you do not need to carry a wide selection of shoes. You just need a pair of hiking boots, and one of casual dress shoes. You can add a pair of sandal to give your feet a break from the boots.
Dark coloured jeans really have no place on a safari and should be left at home. Their colour is bound to attract Tsetse flies anyway.
Hat and Scarf?
It might not be essential safari wear or safari clothes any hat or cap is always better than nothing especially in the tropics. It often gets hot, dusty and windy and a hat will protect you from the heat and your hair from the dust. It can also be used to keep your hair away from your face, for the ladies. A scarf might be small and look flimsy but it can be quite helpful too. It can be used to wipe dust off yourself or your camera lens, keep your hat in place when strong gusts of wind are blowing, and if a little thick, it can keep you warm.
Safari Sunglasses
On an safari you want to be able to see everything, the African sun can sometimes make that difficult with its very harsh glare, so keep your eyes safe and carry your sunglasses. Get a polarized pair of sunglasses, you'll be able to spot to interesting wild animals easily even with the sun glaring at its best.
Yes, swimwear might be necessary. Your hotel or lodge might have a swimming or be close to a beach, get that information before you pack. A swim would be the perfect way to wind down and relax after a long hot day of Game viewing or gorilla trekking.
What To Wear For Men On A Safari ?
Going on a wildlife safari in Africa is one adventure most men would enjoy. It is an experience that should be enjoyed by people from all walks of life, not just the rich and famous, or the travel journalist but even the banker who needs a break from his job, and the store owner on holiday with his family. Africa safaris have so many adrenalin filled activities such as gorilla trekking, mountain hikes, white water rafting, snorkeling, bungee jumping, kayaking and wildlife game drives. There is something for every man to enjoy.
The question here is; what does a man going on a safari in Africa need as part of luggage?
If you are a man shopping or packing safari wear, think light materials, neutral colours, functional and comfort. You can never go wrong with those. Cotton and some man-made synthetic materials are light and comfortable. Stay away from bright colours. Brown, khaki and tan are some neutral colours you can choose from. Neutral colours help you blend in with the environment so you won't scare the animals away. Please stay away from camouflage clothing, they could get you arrested and bring your amazing trip to an end.
Because you need to keep the luggage light, it is inevitable that you will recycle clothes on your trip. But the light luggage will make it easy for you to move from one lodge to another. There may be laundry services offered at the lodges so you can have your clothes washed and ironed.
If you do not have time to shop in physical stores you could try shopping online. You can still get everything you need in the right colours, sizes, materials and at affordable prices.
Shoes and boots
Footwear is an item that is quite often overlooked by many when packing for a safari. Many people, not just men, assume any shoes can do. Well no, not just any pair of shoes can work for a safari. Your comfortable walking shoes can only take you as far as the vicinity of the lodge where you'll be staying. The rugged African terrain requires sturdy comfortable hiking boots that are long lasting and will not leave your feet bruised. It is very easy for something as trivial as a pair of shoes to ruin your African safari experience. So we strongly suggest that that you invest in safari footwear for your trip. Try and get a pair of shoes or boots is high quality, preferably waterproof and that protect the ankles.
Safari Accessories for men
(Hats, jackets and sunglasses)
Even in the hot season, it can get quite cold in the morning and late evening in various parts of Africa so it is necessary to carry a safari jacket for times such as these. Multifunctional jackets with various pockets and in neutral colors are what you need. With these you can safely carry your small safari accessories such as a camera, pair of binoculars, guide books etc. safari jackets are especially needed on the game drives.
Africa can get really hot sometimes and you might need to protect yourself from the scorching heat. This is when a wide brimmed safari hat comes in handy. Apart from protecting you from the heat, it will shield your eyes from the glare of the sun and enable you to see animals at a distance. You may need a chin strap to keep the hat firm on your head. It would even be much better if you got a waterproof hat, it would shield you from both the rain and the sunshine. Add a nice pair of sunglasses to your accessories and you will be ready to enjoy a day of game viewing or gorilla tracking even with the African sun glaring at its worst or best whichever way you may look at it.
Do not forget to carry your safari gear, and enjoy your African adventure.
Safari Clothes For Women
If you are looking for adventure and new experiences, an Africa safari trip is just the thing for you. In the wildlife game reserves and on gorilla trekking expeditions, you get to see nature in it truest rawest form and come as close as you could possibly get to otherwise scary and dangerous animals like lions, leopards and elephants. It is definitely an exhilarating experience.
An experience like that needs to be enjoyed in comfort. And the some of the basic things that provide human comfort are clothes. Appropriate, comfortable clothes are a necessity for a successful and fun safari. Small details such as colour and material are not so small when on African safari; the colour of your shirt could easily be the difference between you catching sight of a gorilla, or scaring it into hiding.
Women often like to shop and pack for trips, this is one trip that needs you to pack only what is necessary and travel light.
Planning and Packing
Women generally love traveling. It is one of the many activities that helps them relax and get away from home for a while. Women love preparation, they plan trips such as safaris way before time. They will save up for the trip, read about wildlife and gorillas and whatever features and tourist sites they want to visit and generally do all they possibly can to make their safari a successful one.
If you are a woman hoping for one those successful Africa safari adventures, where almost nothing goes wrong, and if something does go wrong it is not of your own doing; here are a few tips on how to pack for your trip.
So you have paid for your trip, airline booked, ticket bought, you need to get the right safari clothing. You could consult your tour operator and ask them what you will need. Tour operators are usually very informed about weather and climates, cultures, and the activities in different tourist destinations. This means they can give you pretty good advice on what to pack for your trip.
Women are usually quite attached to their safari clothes and would probably want to pack all of them, even though most of them would probably be quite useless on a safari in Africa. But the fact is that women like to look good regardless of what they are doing or where they are; they just need to know what to pack and what not to pack, what is comfortable and functional, and what is flimsy and out of place.
Tour clothes for women is such an issue that clothing designers have even come up with safari collections, so yes, it is possible to be dressed right for a safari and still look good. Apparel collections usually include hats with wide brims to protect them from the scorching sun, safari jackets to provide warmth since it's always cold in the morning and evenings and women's footwear.
Shopping for what to wear has been made easier for those who are too lazy or too busy to move from one shop to another looking for the right clothing and accessories. You can shop online and everything will be delivered to you. Online shopping still provides you with everything you could possibly need on safari, and online retailers usually pay close attention to their customers needs and are quite knowledgeable about various destinations.
Important items to shop and pack include the right clothes, comfortable shoes, boots and sandals, sunglasses, hats, etc.
What colors to wear on Safari
Safari colors are pretty simple, the only tip you need to keep in mind is that neutral colors are the best. You do not want to miss out on exciting animal sightings on your safari simply because your bright coloured clothes scared the animals away. So for colours, stick to khakis, browns, olives and greens, these blend in this the environment and you will not stand out or look out of place. Bright colours also attract insects which will definitely ruin you safari experience.
We do not recommend camouflage clothes. You could easily be mistaken for a hunter and arrested, that would bring your fun safari to a miserable end.
When shopping for clothes for women, go for light and comfortable materials such as cotton. Cotton absorbs heat and keeps you comfortable, every traveler and tourist wants to be comfortable. We all like a cheap bargain, and to spend less on things, but expensive clothes are usually the ones that are high quality and durable. Because you will be on the move most of the time while on safari, you are advised to select wrinkle free clothes, since you probably will not get the time to iron your clothes every day. Please remember to travel light, keep the luggage minimal.
Travel Light
An Africa safari is one trip where you need only pack what is necessary. Extra luggage will just be a burden which will put a dumper on your African experience. Carry a sweater, a jacket or a shawl to keep you warm when it gets cold, trousers shorts, shirts, sleeping clothes shoes that you will need. Recycling clothes when on safari is something to bear with especially for women who find it hard. Jewellery is not necessary, but you can buy some African jewelry to take home with you.
African weather is very unpredictable so baggy clothes are good since they can be used in cold and warm weather. It is better to shop before you travel rather hoping to get everything you need when you get to your destination, you might not get time to do any shopping, or you might fail to find what you need. More information from Wikipedia.
Once in a while you might dine out in a nearby hotel, so an extra dress for such an occasion can be added to your luggage.
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hats and gloves
travel bags
equipment cases
sun glasses
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Group travel
Travelling in a group can be quite interesting. African safaris are definitely experiences to be shared and enjoyed by more than one person. Women are known for travelling to places in groups so tour operators have even tailored their tour packages to this end. There are Africa safaris organised for groups and different African style accommodation facilities that cater for those travelling in groups.
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Now the BBC1 series Strictly Come Dancing is in full swing, reporter Alexander Barham decided to test her Latino moves by attending a Latin and ballroom dance class in St Albans.
FOR my first lesson in quick step, I joined a group of advanced, intermediate and amateur dancers at Aboyne Lodge School in Etna Road.
I can twist, turn and shake my hips on the dancefloor when partying with friends, but sophisticated, couple dancing was definitely a whole new experience for me.
I began the lesson tripping over my feet and stepping on other's toes, but with a little help from professional dance teacher Tom Pena and his assistant, Aliceson Pollard, I finally managed to grasp the steps by the end of the session.
The class, run by and123 dance company, attracts men and women of all ages and dancing ability each week.
Aliceson, who has been an assistant teacher for a year, said: "Nobody feels excluded - even if you come along and you have never danced before by the end of the night you will be able to get around the floor."
The Latin and ballroom club started in June this year and each week class members learn different techniques and dances including the rumba, tango, the jive, the cha cha and the samba.
Next on the list to be introduced is the American swing.
The school was established by Peter Abott in 1994, after he discovered a love for Latino dancing, but in recent years he has developed a passion for ballroom.
And since the emergence of the television show Strictly Come Dancing, more people are sharing his love of this dance style.
A professional dance teacher of ten years' experience, Tom said: "Ever since Strictly Come Dancing there's been a surge of interest in ballroom and Latin dancing.
"When I moved to England five years ago I was expecting a lot of dance schools to teach Latin and ballroom, but there was nothing.
"There's definitely more couples, ladies and gents taking up ballroom dancing since the show began."
Fourteen-year-old Rachael Hinton, who is the youngest dancer at the class, enjoys different dance styles and attends tap, ballet and disco classes, but she decided to take up Latin and ballroom dancingafter watching the show.
"I love Strictly Come Dancing," she said.
"All the glitz and glamour made me want to do Latin and ballroom."
Her mother, Gill, who attends the classes with her daughter, added: "I think the show has bought ballroom back into the public eye - it has made people realise that it's not necessarily easy, but a lot of people can do it and you can have a lot of fun even if you are not good at it."
The class is a social gathering as well as a postive dancing experience.
On arrival I was handed a cup of tea and a slice of cake and I sat gossiping with other dance members as we waited for the class to kick start.
Aliceson said: "We try to make it a social event - even if you are not a good dancer or a confident dancer you can come a long and meet people here with a cup of tea and piece of cake."
Tom added: "You're learning how to dance in a social way and this produces a surge of positive hormones."
Not only is the class sociable and enjoyable, but dance school owner Peter says dancing is a good form of exercise.
Obesity is a growing concern in the UK and for people wanting to shift a few undesired pounds Peter suggests they take part in a dance class.
"Dancing is an aerobic exercise, you are burning off five to ten calories a minute," he said.
"As a dancer you are also learning something so it's stimulating the grey matter and you are producing an enormous amount of endorphins which obviously makes you feel much better."
Dance assistant Aliceson says that moving around the dancefloor keeps her trim and fit.
"I have never been a fan of the gym, it's boring and monotonous, but with dancing I actively look forward to going."
"It keeps my interest and I know I'll be learning different things each week - it's a much more interesting and enjoyable way of keeping fit."
For more information visit the website and123.co.uk
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