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I have seen people warning about certain types of insert cutter heads. What are the safest and what are the least safe. We are using grazed tooling now but are looking to get into insert heads for some of our shaping heads. Any advice would be appreciated.
Dan, I personally like the insert tooling where the insert bolts directly to the body. Not sure if this is what you are asking or not.
That is what I'm looking for. I see locked ge cutters, corrugated cutters and others and just wondering what is the safest type.
IMHO there's no one-size-fits-all head regardless of the safety aspect.
Euro heads are a great thing to have on hand as they allow a lot of flexibility for shorter molding profiles, are very safe, the heads and knives are fairy inexpensive and the knives are thin enough you can grind/alter the profiles pretty easily. There are several companies making these heads but they work pretty much the same. If you do a variety of different work these are an item you won't know how you did without.
Corrugated heads allow for taller molding profiles and larger cuts in general. Knives are much thicker so require specialized grinders or outsourcing. These are plenty safe as long as the operator knows what they're doing. Again hard to imagine not having several of these on hand.
Insert heads are typically more specialized and use replaceable carbide inserts. Also, plenty safe ..in the right hands.
Heads that start to get a bit questionable are things like lock-edge knives. These heads allow more versatility than corrugated heads but require more diligence in operating. These can be used safely with an experienced operator.
Then there's smooth knives. These are held in a collar by friction alone and these are where many guys, including myself, get a bit squeamish. They've been used for a long time and can work well for certain tasks. But the tooling and collars need to be in nearly perfect condition and the person setting up really needs to know what they're doing. That's as far as my knowledge goes with these as I haven't used them so can't give any first hand feedback. Oh and I don't believe you can buy these new anywhere in the states anymore so you'd have to source them used.
that's about the extent of my knowledge
.good luck,
Ok. So euro and the corrugated or bolt on seem to be the way to go. Who would you suggest for a good , knowledgeable source to go to for product and advice. This stuff is really expensive and I don't want to do it twice! Thanks again.
What are you cutting?
Solid wood usually maple or cherry. Some suggestions too for maple. We have a lot of problem with maple. Someone said you have to get a head with the right hook angle for running maple. Thoughts?
Crown molding, Doors, small molding?
What are you trying to make?
Regular moldings but in woods like cherry, maple, walnut and others that are not readily available through our local suppliers except with setup fees and minimum footages.
JeffD gave a good overall. I've had experience with all but the smooth knife heads. Knowing what you are doing is the safety. Lock edge & corrugated have limits about extension past the head based on their thickness. Corrugated heads come with a choice of hook angles. Corrugated heads can come with two different hook angles in the same head. It is best to have ground the knives for the specific angle used. Knives ground for the sharper hook can be run in the less sharp but you give up some life. The less hook the less likely to tear, the more hook the freer cutting and better finish using less power. Both of these systems (lock edge & corrugated) lack the chip limiting for hand feeding that is required by European standards. OK to use a power feed with if you stick to the design standards. Once I decided to put a little more knife out. It snapped off. Luckily I was running a power feed. Haven't done that trick again. Unless you have a profile grinder you will always run out of balance with these. A trip balance helps a lot on corrugated but not as much on lock edge. On a heavy shaper it won't hurt to run a little out. We've got a variety of heads that take insert knives. All of ours are dedicated to one pattern. There are sets sold that offer a variety of knives for the same head. Only get the ones that have the matching chip limiters.
We run a molder and profile grinder and often use the molder heads on the shapers if we need a match between straight and curved moldings or for shapes requiring a tilt head. Even the curved work is power fed. If you are hand feeding don't run a very tall knife. Too risky.
HI Dan, easiest thing I think is just to go with the European pin secured limiter heads with chip limiting design. The pins help with alignment and to secure the steel in the block and the chip limiting design reduces the severity of kickback if it ever happens. It also means the head won't autofeed your hand if you get it in there. Unless you're a high production shop that can justify lots of individual blocks, I've found the combi head by Whitehill to be very practical because it's like a few heads in one.
I have owned one for a while, so fire off any questions you might have.
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Historically, market leading companies have several compelling advantages over emerging and mid-market companies that make it difficult to unseat them even when the market leader's product is (significantly) inferior. Some of their advantages include deeper marketing budgets, a larger sales force, broader product lines, and richer ecosystems. For emerging and mid-market suppliers that compete against the market leaders, the quantification and communication of a product's economic value to prospective and existing customers has never been more important. There are several current factors that make economic value important. First, even though the global economy has improved, budgets are still tight. Second, products can be compared and price shopped with much greater ease through the web and other sources. Third, and most important, there is a growing presence of at least one economic buyer in many corporate purchase decisions.
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Benefit larger, TCO smaller In Value Map 3, the challenger is competing primarily against two large incumbents in the media transmission service market: Akamai and Juniper. Akamai stores frequently accessed web content closer to the point of consumption. Juniper has developed optical communication products for use by communication service providers. Prior to the challenger's market entry, the dialog about Akamai and Juniper has primarily been about lowering cost. In z2m4's work with the challenger we were able to analyze and they were able to empirically demonstrate that their product can significantly reduce bandwidth consumption and thereby improve response times dramatically for downloading video from companies such as YouTube and Hulu. The net effect is to improve an aspect of customer satisfaction that makes the difference between retaining and losing a customer. Challenger is able to position with much higher value for much lower cost and well exceeds the 5X requirement. They are making rapid progress in the market with a new product as a result of their technology disruption.
Benefit same, TCO different In Value Map 4, there are two main incumbents and three challengers who each provide a medical diagnostic for respiratory problems. In this case, the benefits are identical between all of the offerings. However, the price of the unit, the price of disposable materials, and maintenance and administration time necessary to use the diagnostic all vary widely for each product. So, the TCO is different for each one ranging from $80,000 to $350,000 per physician office per year. In our value paradigm, we would predict that Challenger #3 will have a difficult time competing. Indeed, it has recently gone out of business. While the market is early, we believe based on our knowledge, that Challenger #1 will have a good chance of succeeding whereas Challenger #2 will need to adjust either its benefits or its TCO to compete more favorably with the incumbents.
Given the enormous advantage that market leaders have over emerging and mid-market companies, a superior product/service offering is frequently the best and sometimes the only way for the challenger to compete. However, buyers today more frequently require economic justification for purchases that they make. The quantification of economic value and its use in value maps is a clear way to show this value.


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Arsene Wenger has spoken out against those who have critisised Theo Walcott after he made England's world cup squad despite not even playing a league game since signing for the Gunners.
Eriksson stunned the world when he chose to take the youngster to Germany ahead of the likes of Darren Bent & Jermain Defoe, and Walcott has suffered some serious abuse ever since.
It was obvious to anyone with half a brain that Walcott hadn't earnt his place in the squad, but it should have been even more obvious to someone with even less brain than the first lot that none of this was Theo's choice and it's not as if he was going to knock back the chance to gain valuable experience just because a few people had a gripe with the decision.
Neverhteless it still hasn't stopped the media and rival fans alike having a pop at the player, but now, Wenger has spoken out against the minless fools who chose to slate the 'pickee' rather than the 'picker'.
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'I never said he should definitely go to the World Cup, I just said that I would be happy if he did go. Was he ready? He is playing against Aston Villa and that is no harder than playing against Costa Rica or Ecuador or a side like that. Sven [Goran Eriksson] decided to take him and then he didn't decide to play him. That's an issue for him and not for me. Theo shouldn't be criticised for that. He will also get much better. He's a very good listener.'
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Arsene Wenger has spoken out against those who have critisised Theo Walcott after he made England's world cup squad despite not even playing a league game since signing for the Gunners.


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For Heather and my birthday gift this year, our good friend Anna decided she wanted to take us to Mocha's Vintage Tea Rooms for a special treat…and boy was it a special treat. One dilemma I find in Ireland is that a place can say "tea rooms" on their sign, but once you enter you realize it is nothing more than a coffee shop. This is disheartening to someone like myself who loves the experience of a place, not merely the quality of the food or drinks. The Vintage Tea Rooms does not disappoint in this way. It is everything you would hope for in traditional, elegant tea rooms. From the antique artwork, tea sets, and chandeliers, to the beautifully classic decor, the whole experience is worth the drive to Kilkenny. The loose leaf tea is served in fine china tea cups and their presentation of food is lovely. Their coffee and desserts are not to be missed either, from scones to chocolate truffles and everything in between. My mom ordered a macchiato (thinking it would be like a Starbucks macchiato, ie a latte,) and was surprised to receive her shot of espresso with a dollop of foam on top. A real macchiato. But the tiny tea cup it came in was divine! The service is great, and they are very accommodating with substitutes to suit your palette or dietary needs. One of the best parts is that it is across from a parking lot that only charges €2 per day! This is handy because when we go we try to budget plenty of time, as it is not a place you just drop in for tea or lunch, it is an experience that calls you to linger, to have one more cup of tea, to splurge on that dessert you've been eyeing, and maybe to finish it all off with a gorgeous truffle that seems to be saying your name. Both times I've gone it has been a treat (in large part because I got to steal away without my kids) that is hard not to rave about. Once you go you'll know why this will continue to be on my list of favorite tea rooms.


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Ohinemuri Regional History Journal 54, September 2010
Paeroa's oldest resident Mrs Mona Townshend celebrated her 100th birthday on January 5, 2010, with family members and friends at the Paeroa Racecourse lounge.
Her eldest son, Allan, in proposing a toast to "Mum" outlined her full and varied life in the following tribute.
Mona Jessie was born in Auckland, somewhere near the zoo, on January 5, 1910, the second of seven children, (Dorothy, Mona, Jean, Laura, Douglas, Lloyd, and Bruce), to Sarah Jane (Pike) and Joseph Spinley. Mona's closest ancestral family names include Spinley, Brewer, Ingham, Pike and Davis, all hailing from England. Mona's Dad was a "stock buyer", ie, a buyer of cattle for the meat business, who subsequently transferred to Hamilton, where Mona attended elementary school.
In 1921 Joseph Spinley and family moved to Morrinsville. Two years later, in 1923, Joseph passed away unexpectedly, at the age of 40, leaving wife Sarah to care for her seven children, whose ages ranged from 15 years (Dorothy) to 4 years (Bruce), and without the assistance of a system of social welfare that we are accustomed to today.
Somehow Sarah was able to finance the purchase of the sweetshop at the local movie theatre where for many years she toiled from 8.30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m., while somehow also attending to the needs of her seven children. This enormously hard working lady even added to her workload by also opening a refreshment kiosk at the Morrinsville saleyards to meet the needs of yarders, drovers, stock and station firm representatives and local farmers.
These two enterprises only succeeded by virtue of the regular and long hours of assistance provided by her youthful family members.
The demands of the family circumstances required Mona to leave school at age 15. For the next 11 years she worked both as a clerk/book-keeper at a Morrinsville butcher shop, and in the evenings, as an usherette at the movie theatre. Her book-keeping experience would serve her will in future years.
In 1936 Mona married Maurice Beattie, a stock agent, at Morrinsville. The bridesmaid was cousin Olive Barlow (Poole), of Matamata and the bestman was Charlie Vincent of Paeroa. Maurice had been born in Paeroa in 1903, the youngest son in a family of 10 children of Irish heritage. Mona became the mother of three children: Marion, (1937), Allan (1940) and Lionel (1942).
In March, 1940, Maurice's mother, Mary Ann (nee Houlahan) passed away at the age of 79 in Paeroa, where she had resided since 1893. Her husband, Constable Frederick Beattie, who for many years had been charge of the Paeroa Police station during the hectic times of gold mining when transportation was by river and coach, had passed away in 1914 at the age 47.
Following the outbreak of World War II in 1939, all three of Mona's brothers, Douglas, Lloyd and Bruce, enlisted in the New Zealand Army to serve overseas. The year 1941 was to prove a tragic one for the Spinley family back home in Morrinsville.
In April of that year Douglas was wounded as the British forces unsuccessfully attempted to contain the Axis forces invading Greece and was evacuated to Crete where he consequently died, aged 27. Later in the year, in November, fate's heavy hand struck again with the sad news that their brother Lloyd, at the age of 25, had lost his life in Libya. Youngest brother, Bruce, fortunately survived the war, serving with the Red Cross in Italy and Yugoslavia. Later, Mona's cousin, Maurice Spinley, a member of the Air Force, was also to lose his life before the end of the war.
One can scarcely imagine the pain the Spinley family was experiencing at that time, especially mother Sarah. Sarah passed away the following year, 1942, at the age of 62, after a lifetime marked by hard toil and dedication to her children. As Mona said to me : "Mum had always been such a cheerful person. It was so sad to see—life just drained out of her"
In 1943 the Beattie family moved to Paeroa where Maurice took a position as stock agent for the Hamilton firm G. W. Vercoe and Company. The family resided at a home adjacent to the saleyards at the north end of Coronation Street. Maurice and Mona kept a prolific vegetable garden, a coop of chickens and Maurice milked a cow which was kept on a 40-acre parcel of farmland attached to the saleyards.
Paeroa stock sales were held every Monday and Mona would manage the café/tearooms when ever substitute staffing was needed. Mona was an active member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. She served on the committees of the Paeroa Croquet Club and Paeroa Country Women's Institute, and held the office of president for one term in each organisation.
The Beattie children attended the Wood Street Primary School. Mona was employed for four years as secretary to George Gubbins, who was headmaster of the Paeroa District High School which comprised the primary (Wood Street) and secondary (Te Aroha Road) departments. Later Mona worked for many years as office secretary at the Simons Proprietary Limited's Paeroa brewery in Queen Street, with Harry May as manager.
In the early 1950s Mona and Maurice purchased a home at 15 Corbett Street in the central part of Paeroa. Two years or so later, they purchased the footwear business in Normanby Road from the estate of the late Jim Shanahan, renaming it the Step In Shoe store.
Mona and Maurice, with the occasional assistance from their children, successfully ran the business for 11 years before retiring.
During this period the Beatties were keen participants of the monthly Ceiladh dances (Scottish Country dancing) held in the Anglican Church Hall, when Messrs Evans and Whitehead, piano and drums, would provide the music. Maurice, a rugby player in his youth with the former Paeroa East Club, switched his allegiance to Paeroa West and became a regular attendee at club matches, as well as Paeroa and Thames Valley representative games.
During this time and later Mona was an active member of St. Andrew's Women's fellowship where she helped set up the regular morning tea meetings, which are still held today.
She also continued her passion for the game croquet, serving three years as club president and is the current patron and club life member.
In those days Mona was an avid reader, a regular knitter and skilled dressmaker. Regular reunions with her three sisters and her brother, Bruce, plus the many offspring were a rewarding feature of Mona's life at the time.
One of the essential characteristics of Mona's long life is her joy of socialising and establishing many friendships. Along with her husband Maurice she also maintained a keen interest in local Paeroa history. They were among the very early members of the Paeroa and District Historical Society. Close family friend and long time member of the Paeroa and Waihi Historical Societies, Nel Climie, M.B.E., (nee Donaldson), persuaded Mona to fill the then vacant position of society treasurer, a position she served for 27 years.
In the early days in office she was involved with raising funds to open the Paeroa and District Museum, in April, 1979, behind the Paeroa Public Library. She regularly hosted open days, greeted many visiting groups, and was a member of small group of members who spent many long hours looking after the museum, and its expansion into the public library in 1993. The museum is now one of Paeroa's most valuable assets.
On June 20, 1970, Maurice passed away at age 67, after experiencing a series of stokes. By the early 1970s all three Beattie children had wed: Marion to Maurice Smith, Hikutaia; Lionel to Cecilia Smith, Rotherham, England; Allan to Gillian Hutchins, London, England.
In 1972 Mona travelled to the United Kingdom to spend time with Allan and Gill in London, which included a short tour of Scotland with a side trip to Island Skye. One highlight of her time in London occurred when Mona "dropped in" at the exclusive Hurlingham Club, where a past club champion croquet player enjoyed crossing mallets with her. Later, in 1975, Mona spent a few weeks with Allan and Gill in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, helping to babysit her newly-arrived grandson, Mark.
In February 1975, Mona was to remarry, to Charles Townshend, a well-known and long-time resident of the district, thereby becoming step-mother to Gray and the late Bruce Townshend, MP. Mona and Charles thoroughly enjoyed each other's company and their mutually enhanced family circles. Their warm relationship lasted 13 years, sadly ending in April, 1989, when Charles passed away aged 86.
Mona continued to live on at the home in Taylor's Avenue and maintained an always busy life style, walking into town frequently but still driving her car at the age of 93! Family members Marion and Maurice Smith, Gray and Marie Townshend, Lionel and Cecilia Beattie, Peter, Larnie, Jasmine, and Jarrod Smith, plus her neighbours, the late Des and Eunice Wallbutton, as well as many others, called in regularly to check on her welfare.
In 2006, at the age of 96, Mona took up residence at Ohinemuri Home in Keepa Avenue, where she has lived happily since, surrounded by such friends as Flo Roberts, and the late Gladys Blair and the late Leila Alley, plus numerous other companions. Mona is ever appreciative of the kindness and attention shown her by the caring and professional staff at Ohinemuri House.
Similarly she acknowledges the excellent medical care shown to her by her local GP, Dr Harry White, and Paeroa Medical Centre staff, plus the staff at the Thames Hospital where she has had the occasional stay in recent years.
To what does one attribute Mona's longevity? She has been fortunate to enjoy generally good health over her lifetime mainly as a consequence of following a healthy lifestyle, being ever active both physically and mentally, eating good food, not smoking and only imbibing a glass or two of wine on special occasions.
One also must recognise the role of genetics, since Mona is one of several Spinley ladies who have reached a good age in the line of the notable grandma Spinley (Martha Ingham) who reached 99 years. Cousin Mavis Grant will be 102 in March and, of course, Mona's sister, Laura Downing will reach 97, also in March.
But most of all Mona has been a realist, living a life of practical common sense, always attentive to the need of her larger family, surrounding herself with good friends and serving society as best she could through her church and other activities. And let us not forget Mona's great sense of humour!
Finally, let us acknowledge Moan's own history. Given that the arrival of settlers from Europe in New Zealand commenced in the early 1800s it is worth reflecting that Mona has personally experienced roughly half of the country's modern history. This is including two world wars, the influenza pandemic, the great depression, major world-wide political changes, new relationships between Maori, Pakeha and recent immigrants, and the arrival of modern amenities such as electricity, piped water, the automobile, radio, movies, telephone, aviation, plastics, refrigerators, television, among countless others, all the way to the home computer and today's internet. A truly overwhelming century!
In January, 1990, a large number of friends and family assembled here at the Paeroa racecourse to celebrate Mona's 90th birthday. In the thank you cards was one sent by grand-daughter Katie Beattie, after the party, an invitation was included to Mona's 100th birthday. Mona you did not let us down!
Mona has played many roles in her voyage of 100 years. Each of us has been fortunate to have travelled part of the way with her. What great companion she has been to each of us.
Let us raise our glasses to Mona.
Among the many, many congratulatory letters and cards Mona received, pride of place was taken by those received from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Governor-General of New Zealand and the Prime Minister of New Zealand.


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Canada: runway excursion for B-747/400F airplane
Injured the 4 crewmembers and semi-destroyed aircraft -VIDEO and PHOTO
A Boeing B-747/400F airplane used by the carrier Skylease Cargo made a runway excursion last night after landing at Halifax airport in Canada, causing the minor injury of the 4 crewmembers. To cause the crash to the aircraft took off from the airport of Chicago was the strong wind -16 knots with gusts up to 21 knots- that did not allow the pilots to stop the four-engine Boeing on the 2347 meters of the runway 14 of the Canadian airport, exceeding the threshold and continuing the run on the grass that end after about 200 meters after clashing against the antennas for the ILS. The damage suffered by the B-747 is substantial having broken the fuselage and the 4 engines only one (the outer one on the left wing) remained intact, while the others were destroyed in the impact with the ground.
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For most of us trainers, there are times, such as after the holidays, when we have more clients than we know what to do with and picking up a new client is not uppermost in our minds. However, at other times, such as in the summer when clients are out of town or tied up with other commitments, we would love to pick up some new clients. But this is not always easy. Many people re reluctant to pay $35 to $70 a session when they do not know what they will be getting. For this reason, volunteering can be helpful.I offer a free session to several local charities, to be used in event drawings. Every time I have donated a session and the winner has trained with me once, he has seen the value in personal training and decided to sign up for more sessions. Some people have even become lifelong clients and friends. I have also worked in facilities where trainers give new members one free session to help them get used to the equipment. New members often decide right away that they want to pay for more sessions to help them get results. Volunteering for one session can be well worth the time when someone buys several more sessions because of the experience. I think that giving a session for free can also make people feel you really do care about them! I have at times given a personal training session without expecting anything in return. I think all trainers have given sessions to family members. Who would expect his mother to pay? I once trained an anorexic girl just because she looked so lost and I knew I could help her. Sometimes what you get in return can't be measured in terms of money. While all of us need to make a living, I believe that the rewards I get from giving my time to someone out of kindness can sometimes be more meaningful than the ability to pay my electric bill! All in all, I think we fitness professionals have the greatest jobs on earth.
I enjoy the challenges and benefits of volunteering. Rather than simply giving away my services to an individual, however, I prefer opportunities that allow me to make a positive impact on a greater number of people. I have recently begun providing monthly fitness tips for a women's sport and fitness Web site. I have also copresented healthy lifestyles sessions at a men's health conference. I am an active member of a volunteer committee that promotes fitness to an entire state - through the Delaware Lieutenant Governor's Fitness Challenge. Because there are so many worthwhile causes, it can be difficult to decide which should take top priority. As a business owner I recognize that volunteering can often lead to new clients through networking and exposure in the community. Many opportunities to educate the public are considered newsworthy by the media. The resulting press coverage can be an enormous boost to any personal trainer's business, and the only cost is time. I've always believed charity should begin at home. I choose to give my personal resources to causes that raise awareness and/or money for conditions that have somehow touched my life. I prefer to work with organizations that address local social conditions. As personal trainers we tend to live our careers, so there is obviously some carryover from personal to professional. When the most valuable asset we have is time, doesn't it make sense to share it?
When I became a personal trainer in the mid-1990s, one of my goals was to become successful enough to be in a position to volunteer my services. At the time, personal training was still perceived largely as a luxury item for wealthy people. I entered this industry with a commitment to make fitness a reality for as many people as I could. I look for volunteer opportunities that meet two criteria. First, the activity has to be something I feel a strong desire to participate in. Second—and most important—it has to have the potential for massive impact. I believe trainers need to make the most of their time even when volunteering. I look for opportunities that will draw attention to fitness and provide leadership, education and inspiration, not only to those receiving the services, but also to the general public. With the dismal state of health in the world, trainers should look for every opportunity to inspire more people to be fit. For about a year I have held a volunteer position as the athletic conditioning specialist for the Special Olympics of Maryland. I wrote and provided instruction for fitness routines for over 30 athletes who participated in the summer 2003 World Games in Ireland. It was a thrill to see the athletes improving their fitness level regardless of how that improvement would impact their performance. Many of them had never exercised; previously they had just competed in their events without preparation. Their fitness and function improved dramatically, and these results carried over into their everyday lives. Several of the athletes' parents also participated in the training and began to exercise with their children. In the media coverage, my aim was to make the concept of working with a trainer seem like a real possibility for all people. In 2004 I plan to organize a charity fitness event to benefit cancer prevention organizations. Again my goal is to use my talents to benefit a cause I care about while influencing as many people as possible to live the best lives they can. What keeps me looking for new opportunities to leave the world in better shape? I can sum up my motivation by paraphrasing a quote from Emerson: "To know even one life has breathed easier because you lived—this is to have succeeded."
When wisely assessed, volunteer opportunities can be rewarding and personally gratifying experiences as well as additions to a training career. Two governing principles can help trainers determine the best away to donate their time and talent. The first is to have a mission or purpose that outlines their priorities in their work and home life. The second is to consider whether the volunteer work enriches their lives.Here are some questions trainers should ask themselves when deciding whether to volunteer for a certain opportunity: What is the scope of duty requested? Can I manage it? What is important to me? Does the volunteer work meet my priorities or value system? Do I feel that the volunteer work is implicitly good? Will the work be mutually beneficial? What do I bring to the table in relation to what is being asked, and/or in rela- tion to the goals and objectives of the organization? Why am I willing to consider this opportunity? Does it enhance or advance my goals and objectives? Do I find deeper purpose and meaning in life by volunteering? Do I wish to accelerate my career? Do I have extra downtime that needs to be filled? Do I want to avoid surrendering this opportunity to the "competition"? At various times the dynamics of volunteer activity can change, but the principles remain the same, and volunteering will likely bring peace, joy and enrichment. When giving monetary donations, I believe that giving up to 10 percent of annual gross income should be the objective. One's volunteer time is more difficult to measure, but I think the opportunity should feel like a win-win proposition. Trainers should feel that all parties will benefit from the volunteer service. Volunteering and charity provide a wealth of personal and professional growth opportunities. I have never looked back on a professional year and thought I volunteered too much! Finally, a gracious paradox of volunteer work is that the giver receives so much more than the recipient—often in unexpected, rich and abundant ways. Sixteen years ago a friend asked me to serve on a committee to help build a citywide Dance for Heart fundraiser after she had lost her father to heart disease. Moved with sympathy, I naturally wanted to help. As a result of that effort, we were invited to the White House twice to participate in a national health promotion initiative that furthered our intent. Ten years ago a client asked me to join a board whose mission is to "keep the well child well." In light of my own mission to help people stay fit for longevity, I currently serve on that board with purpose and satisfaction. It is almost impossible to imagine where I would be had I said no to these and other requests for help from individuals I care for and respect. We help each other in this lifetime, and we are better for it. It is my hope that those I have served are also better for my service. Whether a volunteer opportunity is carefully chosen or spontaneously accepted, we never fully know the good it serves. The beauty is in the journey.
I do not pick my volunteer jobs; they seem to find me! I do most of my volunteer work for neighbors and local churches and schools. I have taught stretch and relaxation classes at church retreats; given lectures and workshops to various groups on topics such as childhood obesity and fitness basics; offered family fitness classes at health fairs; and held informal weight management sessions for my friends and neighbors. Most of all I try to help kids stay active. If an organization or individual asks me for help, I just say yes. I don't need a reason to take a volunteer job. I actually see my role as a responsibility. If someone needs help, I am happy to share my expertise. I receive a lot of joy in return!
I volunteer my dance and wellness services to the community in areas i grew up. I did not have the luxury to afford dance classes or workout classes growing up and was raised in an economically challenged household. So I go back and give back to my community teaching 8 to 10 weeks cycles, once or twice a week for kids, teens and adults. I also teach after school programs when needed.
Volunteering is very important to me in giving back to my community. I usually volunteer in areas that I feel very passionate about. I've volunteered with the American Cancer Society in their Nutrition, Health and Wellness Programs as well as in the Cancer programs.
I've also volunteered with the 3-Day MS Walk, which was so much fun! I try to volunteer at least twice a year and this year I would truly like to work with teens/women in a mentor program or just in providing health and fitness twice a week.
I've also volunteered with the 3-Day MS Walk, which was so much fun! I try to volunteer at least twice a year and this year I would truly like to work with teens/women in a mentor program or just in providing health and fitness twice a week.
I volunteer my services often when time allows. My studio is about 15 feet from my house so if I have an extra hour here and there I sometimes fill it with a helping hand. I have given free sessions to couples getting married, educational time to people just getting started with a fitter healthier life, and even helping other trainers in the area develope their skills. Word of mouth advertising without trying, and FREE is always a means to have them smiling while they're advertising.
Hi Sandy. I just recently answered another question on a similar topic so just saw your question as "related." Yes, I volunteer often! I love helping people who are in need, and whenever I can lend my skills or knowledge to help others, will ALWAYS find the time to do it. I've volunteered for several years, and so over time have discovered a few organizations that I like and believe in their mission. I do a lot of volunteering with organizations for the homeless, children, and those with special needs. It is very rewarding.
Thanks for your question.
LaRue, CSCS
Thanks for your question.
LaRue, CSCS
Ergonomic assessments are a great way to build clientele as well as get market penetration with companies.
If you're able to schedule a quick session on a weekend, it can be a good amount of extra income that can be earned relatively painlessly as well.
If you're able to schedule a quick session on a weekend, it can be a good amount of extra income that can be earned relatively painlessly as well.
Sandy, as a fitness professional I do volunteer my services on a regular basis. Prior to selecting an event, it depends on the charity (or event) that needs assistance and whether I have a schedule conflict. Its great to volunteer your time. If you're self employed like I am, its also a tax deduction for your mileage and other expenses you may incur. It's also a great way to market your services.
Hi Sandy,
I like to volunteer for organizations which I believe in and I support their mission. One of the things I like to donate is a number of sessions for PT (and in some cases fitness classes) as part of their silent auctions. This way they can also raise some extra money and I still get to volunteer.
I like to volunteer for organizations which I believe in and I support their mission. One of the things I like to donate is a number of sessions for PT (and in some cases fitness classes) as part of their silent auctions. This way they can also raise some extra money and I still get to volunteer.
Most often, I donate time to fitness fundraisers, like Zumbathons for local charities.
I also donate sessions or small packages to others' fundraisers, which gets new people to try my classes and sessions. Even if they can't afford to stay with me after their free sessions, word about who I am and what I do gets out there.
I also donate sessions or small packages to others' fundraisers, which gets new people to try my classes and sessions. Even if they can't afford to stay with me after their free sessions, word about who I am and what I do gets out there.
I am a martial arts instructor as well and I have donated my time to the Association for the Blind. I have held a course on self defense for the blind and it was a marvelous experience.


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Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1-15:33)
This is such a challenging and strange portion. Most women recoil at the idea of being "impure" because they gave birth. The entire passage deals with what is and isn't "tamei" and how to deal with a variety of afflictions called "tzaraat." One of the first things I always think of when reading this passage is the two other memorable passages where someone is afflicted with tzaraat: Exodus 4:6 (Moses) and Numbers 12:10 (Miriam).
When we studied the idea of "tamei" at one of the Kohenet training intensives, we explored the idea that maybe "impure" is a bad translation. Maybe "tamei" means "liminal."
Liminality (from the Latin word līmen, meaning "a threshold") is a psychological, neurological, or metaphysical subjective, conscious state of being on the "threshold" of or between two different existential planes… (wikipedia)
This seems to make a LOT of sense to me. Child birth is a moment between worlds. A women who has just given birth might need time to return to this world fully — hence the 33 and 66 day time to return from a state of liminality.


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Sometimes you may find yourself in position where you want to invite a group of friends, family or coworkers for an evening out, but don't want to leave anyone out; not because you are picky about your who's in your group, but you're just not sure if the bar you had in mind can handle a group of your size. Now you can invite all of your friends out on the town with these Chicago bars that can cater to your oversized crowd. In addition, these bars have food and drink menus that are sure to please your entire party, and the scene at these places make for a great night out. Even though these bars run large on space, you may still want to call ahead and make reservations to let them know your group is the way.
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22 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 645-6000
Going for a night out and want to make sure you can have all of your group join in the fun? Bring all your friends with you to Rockit Bar and Grill and make the night a hit. From mussels and a lobster avocado cocktail to pork sliders and angus burgers, Rockit will serve up the eclectic food and drinks that your entire party will enjoy. The brunch, after-work and the late-night menus can guarantee that you'll find a reason to bring your friends back time after time.
Three Aces
1321 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-1577
Make your way over to the trendy Taylor Street area with your crowd and you'll find Three Aces. Here your party has access to an extensive beer, cocktail and wine menu. Three Aces also has sorts of food choices like chicken thigh tortellini and porchetta meatballs that are sure to please every member of your entourage. If you and your group are heading out for cocktails, you will find quite a collection at Three Aces…as well as a great night out.
18 E. Bellevue Place
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 642-3400
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Tavern on Rush
1031 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 664-9600
All of your buddies will fit into Tavern on Rush, one of the most see-and-be-seen bars in Chicago. Along with great drinks, Tavern on Rush serves up some of the best steaks and seafood in Chicago, so all of your party can have an array of food and drink choices. And if that wasn't enough, Tavern has a DJ spinning seven nights a week, which makes for a great night out. Enjoy bonding with all of your friends or coworkers over drinks and delicious food at Tavern on Rush.
Roof On the Wit
201 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60601
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New Year's Eve in Niagara Falls is going to be a spectacular affair, and the musical lineup for the annual free concert in Queen Victoria Park has just been announced. This year's concert will feature an all-Canadian lineup of acts including Marianas Trench, Simple Plan, country singer Jess Moskaluke, and Ontario country band, The James Barker Band.
The Niagara Falls New Year's Eve celebration in Queen Victoria Park is one of the country's largest and most exciting outdoor celebrations and will also feature a midnight countdown followed by a dazzling fireworks show over Niagara Falls.
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Bloom where you are planted
That's a favorite saying of one of my favorite aunts and it has a funny significance involving semantics and spelling for our family. Late bloomer, early bloomer, fading blooms... bloomin' all over, bloomin' all the same.
I just have to say, YOU GUYS ROCK! If I ever need an after-school pick-me-up, a virtual pat on the back, a little encouragement to keep on going, I certainly know where to find it. Thank you for all the encouragement!
Not only is there a treasure trove of encouragement and support, the comments to that last post are also packed with inspiration. Did I mention? YOU GUYS ROCK! I also found some on Yahoo yesterday -- it popped up, kind of like "a sign" -- this story about Phyllis Turner earning her Master's at 94. NINETY-frickin'-FOUR! I need only think of my own mother, too. She ended up in school following a divorce in her mid-30s with the eldest of five kids (that would be me) poised on the cusp of adolesence -- somehow we all got through it with minimal damage. Mom earned her nursing degree ad was "capped" a year before I graduated high school.
I was sitting on the front porch the other day and was reminded of a(nother) cute meme -- the Front-and-Back Meme -- I was actually quite taken with the view, here's another, particularly out the back, and so have had this bookmarked in the Bloglines list.
Ali's car was parked out front while she was gone on a long-weekend road trip with friends to Shepherdstown, WV. They've a friend working on a summer theater crew there, so took in some shows, went tubing on the Potomac, drove up to D.C. for a whirlwind day on the way home. She left her car for Maddy to use and, for the privilege, also a list of requirements to be satisfied, including an oil change. Maddy also washed it and organized its contents, noting in her note to Ali, "Don't worry, I didn't pry." Makes me wonder what was pry-worthy and how juicy. If you have to say you didn't do it, it must mean that you were tempted to do it. Anyway, Maddy was cute as a bug in that Beetle. ; )
I will finally finish Saartje's Bootees tonight and they'll be in tomorrow's mail. I'm so excited. All four buttons are sewn on and two of the four loops made -- don't ask. I managed to work my way through the decreases on the new Baby Surprise and am poised to begin increases. I predict a weekend finish.
Happy Weekend!


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How One Stupid Tweet Blew Up Justine Sacco's Life. Photo As she made the long journey from New York to South Africa, to visit family during the holidays in 2013, Justine Sacco, 30 years old and the senior director of corporate communications at IAC, began tweeting acerbic little jokes about the indignities of travel.
There was one about a fellow passenger on the flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport: " 'Weird German Dude: You're in First Class. It's 2014. Then, during her layover at Heathrow: "Chilly — cucumber sandwiches — bad teeth. And on Dec. 20, before the final leg of her trip to Cape Town: Twitter in the classroom. Twitter for Teachers: A Quick Start Guide. Technology is a growing part of the classroom, with tablets and smart TVs quickly integrating themselves into the curriculum.
But fast-paced change – and the fact that students are often miles ahead of both teachers and parents when it comes to the latest apps and social networks – can intimidate even the most tech-savvy teacher. Here's a quick-start guide for teachers who are looking to incorporate Twitter into their classroom as a learning tool, without getting lost in the millions of tweets sent every day.
Twitterforeducation - Educational Uses of Twitter. 50 Ways to Use Twitter in the Classroom. Many critics of Twitter believe that the 140-character microblog offered by the ubiquitous social network can do little for the education industry.
They are wrong. K-12 teachers have taken advantage of Twitter's format to keep their classes engaged and up-to-date on the latest technologies. The following projects provide you and your students with 50 ways to Twitter in the classroom to create important and lasting lessons. 1. Tweet about upcoming due dates or assignments. One of the simplest ways that teachers can use Twitter in the classroom involves setting up a feed dedicated exclusively to due dates, tests or quizzes. Twitter Education Strategies. How to get better at Twitter.
Twitter can be an incredibly robust community of movers, shakers, interesting story sharers, collaborators, clients, customers, mentors, potential business partners, and friends.
It can also be an overwhelming stream of more information than you can possibly read and a sea of eyes that pass right over whatever you're saying. Having a huge community of folks right in front of you and an invisible wall between you and them can be a really frustrating experience. After all, for a long time, Twitter's tagline on their homepage (for non-registered users) was "join the conversation". And we all know that conversations are much better when they aren't with just yourself. But fear not – there are many different ways you can go about harnessing the awesomeness that can come about from using Twitter strategically. Maintain Visibility Tweet often and tweet in the afternoon. 4:00pm is the most RT'd time of the day, and the highest volume happens between 3 and 7pm. Rally Support Share Unique Content. Educational Leadership:Meeting Students Where They Are:Why Teachers Should Try Twitter. New Wonderful Twitter Guide for Teachers and Educators.
June 18, 2014 As I have repeatedly stated in several instances here in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning, online social networking remains one of the powerful routes to any effective and sustained teacher professional development plans.
Social networks open up a whole new horizon of promising opportunities for on-the-go and at-any-time learning. One of the preeminent social networking site in this regard is the microblogging platform Twitter. The power of Twitter resides in the kind of connections and networks it allows you to make.Twitter is by far the social networking platform that teachers and educators populate the most. As such, creating a personal/professional learning network comprising kindred others is as easy as participating in the weekly educational chats organized on Twitter (#edchat as an example). These meet-ups enable you to meet and connect with teachers from all around the globe. Teacher's Visual Guide to Creating Twitter Lists.
Resource: An A-Z of Twitter for Educators. A Teacher's 3 Twitter Accounts. Twitter is the simplest system available to interact with the web and share resources.
Twitter is built into the iPad's operating system and so an account allows you to share any photo, website or resource immediately without fuss. Its system is the opposite to Facebook and expects you to operate numerous accounts for different purposes. Once you have something to share, the iPad will allow you to pick which account to Tweet with and thus which group will receive it. Below are 3 account ideas for how iPad teachers can get the most from Twitter. @EDUCATOR – Tweet as an Educator. The Complete Guide To Twitter Hashtags For Education. What is a hashtag?
A word or phrase preceded by a "#." Over 100 ideas for using Twitter in the Classroom. This handful of resources provide about 100 different ideas for, and examples of, using Twitter in the classroom.
It's been almost 8 months since I published the post, "6 Examples of Using Twitter in the Classroom", about uses of the popular micro-blogging tool in the instructional setting. Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest in the Classroom. As I was walking my second graders to music last week, a fourth grade teacher's bulletin board caught my attention.
I couldn't wait to pop in her room to ask her more about her teaching process regarding the student work I saw displayed. Luckily, on my way back from dropping my students off at their music class, Mrs. Tweed was available. Mrs. Tweed teaches with me at Brookside Lower School. Dr. Justin Tarte on Twitter: "Our best thinking is not driven by answers but by questions... #edcampstl... 10 Amazing Ways For Teachers & Tutors To Use Twitter In Education.
Twitter like all other social media is a virtual Aladdin's cave.
It is a gateway to riches. But just like in the story, this Aladdin's cave is also booby-trapped. Use it right and you will come away with the genie of knowledge ready to do your bidding. Use it wrong and you will be a casualty of wasted time. So, 'rub' it just right. I remember my own school days. Twitter as a Powerful Educational Tool. Think Twitter is just a waste of time? Think again. Its organizational structure makes it an effective tool for connecting with students and others online.
On Feb. 10th 2011, the world was transfixed on the protests raging in Egypt. We all watched as thousands gathered in Tahir square, where they had been for the past several weeks, to listen to a speech by President Hosni Mubarak. Many figured this would be his resignation speech. What Mubarak might not have known is that while he was trying to maintain his iron grip on power, thousands of Egyptians were tweeting about their frustration with the dictator.
Through our previous articles, we have introduced you to three pillars we believe are essential to be Web literate. The Twitteraholic's Ultimate Guide to tweets, hashtags, and all things Twitter. Most educators who learn to use Twitter effectively say they learn more from their personal learning network (PLN) on Twitter than they've achieved from any other forms of professional development or personal learning. Unfortunately educators often dismiss Twitter, or fail to see the value of Twitter, when they're first introduced to Twitter. Our aim of this post is to provide all the information you need to learn how to use Twitter effectively as an educator. We regularly update this post with new information. This post was last updated Oct, 2013. A Must Have Guide on Using Twitter in your Classroom. 10 Steps to Creating the Perfect Educational Twitter Account.
As a globally connected educator, I LOVE connecting, networking and engaging with my PLN (Personal/Professional Learning Network) on a daily basis through Twitter. Using Hashtags and Twitter Chats in the Classroom [2533] The Teacher's Guide To Twitter.


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Most of you won't remember Decatur, Alabama in the 1920s or even know of the city today. But it's in this North Alabama town where a significant part of Red Land Cotton's story actually began.
See, it was in the 1920s that Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Madeline Gray set up housekeeping in a home on Grant Street in downtown Decatur. Their house was nestled close to Delano Park and Central Methodist Church, where they were members. There, they raised their only child, Wendellyn, or "Winnie" as most people called her.
Mrs. Madeline Gray had exquisite taste and she kept an immaculate home. Attention to detail was the order of every day. In this home, her friends and family knew they were loved and welcome.
This post is about Mrs. Madeline Gray. It was her linens, dating back to the 1920s, that we reverse engineered to create our sheets. We are proud of how one Southern lady's legacy of love and fine linens lives on today in our products.
Sunday School (How we came to know Madeline Gray)
In 2016, Mark Yeager, our co-founder, and farming aficionado, walked into his Sunday school classroom and mentioned an idea to Daphne Sittason, a sweet family friend. Mark explained that he and his daughter Anna had an idea to create linens from the cotton grown on the family's farm and they were looking for the old-timey good sheets... "like your grandmother had". (Watch here as Anna tells what inspired their idea.)
Without hesitation, Daphne offered Mark some of the linens she had at her home. Daphne and her husband Bob had (and still use today) many of the sheets from Bob's grandmother, Madeline Gray.
Halfway Between Nashville and Moulton
Not long after that Sunday school conversation, Anna and her parents met at a Cracker Barrel off I-65 halfway between Nashville, where Anna and her husband live, and Moulton, AL, where the Yeagers' home and farm are located.
The Yeagers were armed with one of Mrs. Madeline's sheet that Daphne and Bob had loaned them. They wanted to know Anna's impression of the linen. Was it this 1920s sheet they wanted to replicate for their fledgling idea of Red Land Cotton?
It didn't take long for them to decide a resounding yes!
On A Mission
A few days later, Anna and her mom Cassandra headed to Daphne and Bob's home to search through all of Mrs. Madeline's linens.
These ladies were on a mission to find inspiration and to find a sheet that they didn't mind sending away for textile engineers to cut up and analyze. In that process, the sheet must be cut, and many of Mrs. Madeline's linens, frankly, were just too nice to cut.
Anna and her mother found a treasure trove full of beautiful vintage linens. Hand embroidered monograms on pillowcases, hand tatted lace, and intricate hemstitching were just a few elements they found amongst the sheets and pillowcases tucked away in a box at Daphne and Bob Sittason's house. This was exactly the kind of inspiration they needed to jump-start the creation of their first line of bed sheets!
Mrs. Madeline's Tastes
Many of Mrs. Madeline's sheets had lace adorning the edges, and hence, why our Madeline Gray sheets sets today have 2 1/4" of cotton lace that extends from the hem of the top sheet and pillowcase. It just seems fitting to place lace on the sheets named for her.
Ms. Madeline was a simple lady with elegant tastes. Simple, because life for her came down to a simple principle — love people well.
While her brother was serving in World War II, Ms. Madeline often invited her sister-in-law and young niece Penny (now Penny Mann of Decatur) to stay with them for a few weeks at a time. They would travel from Nashville to North Alabama and be spoiled by the Grays for a time before heading back. These trips took their minds off the uncertainty of war, and Penny missed her Dad just a little less.
Memories From Madeline's niece, Penny: A Lap Lunch
When Penny got a bit older, her parents would allow her to board the train in Nashville and ride it to Decatur where her aunt and uncle were waiting for her. Penny remembers these summer trips – the wading pool in Delano Park each night and then the short walk to the watermelon stand on 6th Avenue where the Grays made sure she had her fill.
One of Penny's fondest memories, though, always came on her trips back home to Nashville. Mrs. Madeline would not allow Penny to leave the train depot without a "lap lunch," the term Mrs. Madeline used for the light lunch she always packed her beloved niece.
The simple lunch she ate - on her lap - as she traveled to Nashville was a reminder to Penny just how much she was loved.
Memories from Madeline's Grandson, Bob: Chewing Tobacco
It's easy to envision this proper lady, a slip of a woman with her manicured nails and coiffed red hair (Mrs. Madeline went to the beauty shop once a week, like clockwork) buzzing around the kitchen, packing a lunch for Penny.
Yet, she also had a fierce, do-what-has-to-be-done attitude because loving people well means tough love too sometimes. :)
When she learned that her grandson, Bob Sittason, was chewing tobacco at the ripe old age of 10, she set out to fix that! A little talking to just wouldn't do.
So, she pulled out the ole "your grandfather would be so disappointed if he knew you were chewing tobacco." Bob's grandfather, Mrs. Madeline's husband, had died a few years earlier, and both of them had respected him greatly. She was pulling out all the stops, and Bob knew it.
As most 10-year olds would've done with peer pressure from their neighbor friends, Bob continued chewing tobacco…less often and more discreetly, though, and with a much heavier heart.
As Bob matured, he dropped the habit but still remembered that rebuke from his sweet, very determined grandmother.
As he talked one day to a long-time neighbor of Mrs. Madeline's after she passed, he mentioned that conversation. The neighbor balked and began explaining how Mr. Robert, Bob's grandfather, had loved tobacco and would go fishing (often!) so he could chew tobacco, away from Mrs. Madeline's disapproving eyes.
Bob was shocked to hear how his grandfather chewed as well.
And, he was in awe of his little spitfire of a Grandmother and the lengths she went to sway her grandson away from a bad habit. Although she be but little, she be fierce…and determined. That seems to describe Mrs. Madeline well. :)
To Conclude
Remember how we said she was simple, yet elegant? We've tried hard to weave these traits in the bedding we make. Her simple philosophy of loving people well permeated everything she did, and we strive for this too.
We hope you see how much we love serving our customers. We hope it's evident our love of working alongside other American manufacturers. We hope our love of farming is undeniable.
Her elegant taste radiated throughout her Grant Street home...from the Duncan Phyfe dining room set to her Victorian-inspired living room to her lace-adorned sheets. Her tastes were exquisite, and she appreciated well-made things.
That's our goal - to make well-made linens from our cotton that last... that are beautiful, yet durable, and, most importantly, comfortable.
We think Mrs. Madeline Gray would be proud that her heirloom linens inspired all of our simple, yet elegant Red Land Cotton sheets.
A special thank you to Bob and Daphne Sittason and Penny Mann for their time in helping tell about the beloved Madeline Gray.
By: Rachel Eubanks, a girl blessed with a small-town Alabama raising. She grew a deep appreciation for farming as she watched her father, an extension agent, work alongside farmers for over 30 years. She now lives outside of Huntsville, AL.


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Home Where to stay Camping Ford Scout Camp
Ford Scout Campsite is found in the heart of Ford & Etal Estates in North Northumberland. The site is ideal for group camps that are conducting activities locally or using it as a base to go further afield.
There are many outdoor sports on tap as well as historic sites and areas of natural beauty and importance.
The Camp ground is a sheltered grass area surrounded by woodland.
Ford Scout Camp underwent major redevelopment over the winter of 2012 / 2013 and now has a fantastic purpose-built building, comprising an activity hall, meeting room, kitchen, male and female shower / toilets and disabled facilities.
Over the next few years on-site resources will be increased further.
The site is for group usage - it is available to, and has proven popular very popular with, the following:
Scout Association
Guide Association
Air and Army Cadets
Young Fire Fighters
Re-enactment Groups
For further information and to book please go to our website.
NB Booking is subject to availability.


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November 20, 2012
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Toast to the Summer of Love with B. R. Cohn Wines
In 1967 more than 100,000 people came together at Haight-Ashbury, a neighborhood in San Francisco. The movement was named the Summer of Love.
Bruce Cohn, founder of B.R. Cohn Winery and manager of the Doobie Brothers for 45 years, was there when it happened. So this summer, we're toasting to the mood, listening to the music and checking the fashions of the times with B.R. Cohn Silver Label wines! Find B.R. Cohn wines here.
The hippie counterculture was in full swing, with radical political ideals, love of music and artistic social expression.
If you're coming to San Francisco this summer (be sure to wear flowers in your hair BTW) turn back time and tune into the Summer of Love Experience at the DeYoung Museum in Golden Gate Park (through August 20, 2017)
Eccentric fashions were out in full force and body painting was a thing. These looks might not be for everybody.
Credit: Candace Kling, minidress, ca. 1968. Printed synthetic plain weave. Collection of the artist, DeYoung Museum Summer of Love exhibition.
Dresses were both micro mini and long and flowy.
"The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco". This famous quote is attributed to Mark Twain but he never really said it. In any event, summer in San Francisco can be ridiculously cold and foggy. A warm serape or suede coat was a must.
The Human Be-In free concert in Golden Gate Park was the prelude to the Summer of Love and introduced the word "psychedelic" to suburbia.
Summer of Love flower crowns…
Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection / Indiana University Archives
…and daisy chains.
Both men and women got creative with their looks, pairing hip hugger bell-bottoms with suede boots, embroidered or fur-lined jackets and political themed patches and pins. Top hat optional.
Festival fashion sure hasn't changed much.
Here's your Summer of Love Look Book.
Just add wine!


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The Wander Postcard Project is the brainchild of the team at social media start-up Wander. They asked some of their favourite designers and illustrators to imagine a postcard from everywhere and nowhere at once. There were 58 contributors in total including the likes of Dan Cassaro, Fuzzco, Tim Boelaars and Matt Chase, to name a few. With such a talented group of contributors it's no wonder that the results were pretty special.
An added bonus for fans of the project is that each postcard can be downloaded as a hi-res iPad or iPhone wallpaper.
Check out some of our favourite postcard designs below:
Which of these postcards is your favourite? Do you have a similar side project? Let us know in the comments.