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Guiding families along their financial journey
Divam Mehta • Glen Allen, VA
Mehta Financial Group, LLC • INVEST Financial Corporation
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I was born in India and was 5 years old when our family arrived in the United States. My practice focuses largely on families in similar circumstances—first- or second-generation Indian immigrants who are in the United States to seek educational and employment opportunities to build better lives for their families.
It is especially important for these clients to have a financial and investment plan that they can understand and execute. Many times, this group does not have a full grasp of U.S. tax regulations or how the investment landscape works. I want to provide an appropriate plan built to meet their needs and guide them in tracking their progress over time. I liken this to a journey, and every trip needs a roadmap.
Client education is a very important part of my practice. There is a lot of misinformation on the internet, or information that is slanted toward a specific point of view. I conduct a great deal of outreach in the Indian community through seminars that promote financial awareness. I also work on a pro bono basis with young people to help them plan for and fund their college education.
I also work with the Indian community in a variety of other ways, from involvement with the local Hindu temple to actively working as a volunteer for community events. My overall philosophy is to help the community in any way that I can. As our community grows and prospers, that will be personally rewarding in and of itself and, also, ultimately help my practice to grow.
Explain your overall investment philosophy in working with clients.
I founded our firm with the goal of assisting our clients, whether they are individuals, families, businesses, estates, or large institutions, in every aspect of their financial journey. The journey of achieving financial stability and growth can be difficult and time-consuming if one tries to manage it alone.
"We are there to help clients every step of the way on their financial journey."
With that in mind, our aim is to help our clients improve their long-term financial success while providing a process that is easy for them to understand and implement. We recognize that our clients are the final decision-makers, so the educational component is critical. Everyone deserves an opportunity to be a sound and informed investor. We believe our customized strategies enhance and conserve our clients' wealth by delivering a sophisticated level of research and personalized service. I take great pride in breaking down sophisticated concepts so they can be readily understood.
Proper research and due diligence is critical to any prudent investment decision. Our team of professionals constructs financial solutions based on client goals and needs. We want to make our investment recommendations oriented toward the long term. Our strategies are founded in ongoing quantitative and qualitative analysis. They are time-tested strategies across market cycles and monitored continuously. We can offer broad diversification for our client portfolios by analyzing various asset classes, capital markets, countries, regions, sectors, styles, and holding periods.
Do you have a specific planning process you follow with clients?
We provide a wide range of services, including retirement planning, estate planning, risk management, cash flow analysis, wealth and investment management, education planning, and other consulting services.
Every client has a different combination of priorities depending on their life and family circumstances, so we recommend developing a comprehensive financial plan. This provides the basis for making informed financial decisions and usually consists of six steps:
- Reviewing an individual's or family's detailed personal financial situation, past and present, to help identify critical financial objectives.
- Working to establish client priorities for the future—protection needs, education costs, retirement planning, and investment planning, for example.
- Determining the degree of risk a client is comfortable with when it comes to their assets and investments. This risk profile or assessment is then balanced against both the need and the desire for clients to see asset growth over time.
- Identify the resources a client will need to meet their goals and outline a systematic program designed to enable them to meet specific future objectives.
- Offer solutions for reaching goals through recommendations of the types of financial products and investments that are suitable to a client's specific needs.
- Monitor progress over time and update plan recommendations as needed. This should be a living process that can change as a family's or individual's circumstances change. Mid-course corrections might also be needed based on the market environment.
As I work through the process with clients, I am very concerned with helping them to manage risk. My approach tends to lean toward the conservative side. That influences my investment philosophy and how I view clients' money, regardless of their age or affluence. Obviously, we take all factors into account when we construct financial plans and portfolios. But I want risk management to be near the top of the priority list. My clients tend to understand and appreciate that. We have similar backgrounds and have all worked hard to establish ourselves in our careers and in supporting our families.
How does your varied background in financial services affect what you are trying to achieve when building client portfolios?
My background has been very helpful, including my portfolio research experience and the more client-facing responsibilities I have had working with affluent clients. Part of my overall practice philosophy is trying to incorporate the tools and strategies of a high-net-worth planning and investment model for clients who are more likely to be everyday middle-class families.
In my opinion, they also deserve to have access to sophisticated investment thinking and recommendations. Many of my clients are still in the accumulation phase of their lives, and I believe that given their longer time horizons, applying a sound, risk-managed approach to their portfolios can have a dramatic impact versus an unmanaged and more passive buy-and-hold approach.
However, I am currently working with hundreds of clients or client families. Each circumstance is different. One client might be a recently married 28-year-old technology professional on a fast career track, and another might be an older small-business owner with college-age children. We want to help clients plan for every stage of their lives, customizing their financial plan and investment approach to meet their specific needs.
I am a strong believer in an overall actively managed investment approach. We take each client through a thorough risk-assessment process, create an investment plan, and then construct the individualized portfolio approach that we think will work best for them. It might be a blend of active and passive strategies, or it could be more heavily tilted toward one or the other.
In the final analysis, we are constantly monitoring the external market environment. We are looking at the asset classes being used for client portfolios, their allocation levels, and how the portfolio is working from a holistic perspective. If market conditions look to be turning very negative, we might recommend going to a 100% cash allocation. So, in that sense, even if a portfolio is a blend of active and passive investment vehicles, it is effectively being actively managed through allocation weightings to the various asset classes or sectors.
Where appropriate, we also can employ alternative asset classes and noncorrelated investments, so what we do is very different from a classic asset-allocation model. Ultimately, the most important consideration is constructing a client-specific portfolio that will help them meet their long-term financial objectives. I always tell new clients that the first step of the journey toward financial success is the most important one. We are there to help clients every step of the way on their financial journey.
Divam Mehta is the founder of Mehta Financial Group, LLC, located in Glen Allen, Virginia. He has a varied and extensive background in the financial-services industry, including experience as a research analyst with a multinational Wall Street firm, a member of the personal asset management division at a large bank, and a portfolio manager for a wealth management and investment advisory firm. Mr. Mehta says these experiences have helped provide "a deep understanding of the technical skills for building and managing client portfolios."
After graduating from Florida State University, where he earned bachelor's degrees in economics and classics, Mr. Mehta went on to earn an MBA in finance and investment analysis from the University of Tampa. He also holds a Certificate in Investment Banking and International Macroeconomic Investing from the Swiss Finance School of Business. Mr. Mehta has attained the professional designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).
Mr. Mehta was included in Investment News' 2016 "40 Under 40" financial advisor feature and has been profiled in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He has been a member of the Million Dollar Round Table and INVEST's Executive Club. Mr. Mehta has been quoted in several national publications and has been a guest speaker and panelist at industry events.
Mr. Mehta and his wife reside in the Richmond area. He is actively involved in his Indian community. He also participates in programs to promote financial awareness within the Indian community and assists local parents with their children's college application/financial-aid process.
Disclosure: Divam Mehta is a registered representative of INVEST Financial Corporation, member FINRA/SIPC. INVEST and its affiliated insurance agencies offer securities, advisory services, and certain insurance products and are not affiliated with Mehta Financial Group, LLC.
Photography by Chris Winton-Stahle


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Your dog's gums are a good indicator of not only the pup's oral health, but of his internal health as well. Healthy gums are typically pink and firm, though some may be spotted or black, depending on your dog's breed. Many diseases, conditions and even emergency medical situations first present with discolored gums. Knowing the signs to watch for can help you take fast action when your dog needs it.
What Dogs' Gums Tell You About Their Health
Soft Gums
If your dog has soft, swollen or puffy gums, it could be an indication that he has a tooth infection. While a dog doesn't get dental decay like a human, the root of the tooth can become infected. If there is a blister-like lesion on the gum, it could be a sign of abscess. This requires antibiotic treatment before infection enters the bloodstream and compromises other internal organ systems.
Red Gums
Bright red gums that are inflamed or discolored where they meet the teeth could be an indication of plaque or tartar buildup and resulting gingivitis, a common canine gum disease. Minor cases can sometimes be averted by instituting a regular regime of brushing your dog's teeth with a canine toothpaste or taking him to a veterinary dentist for cleaning. Watch your dog's gum line for indications of this disorder -- the gums should curve in an arc above each tooth, not run in a straight line.
Blue Gums
If your dog develops blue gums, it's often an indication that he isn't getting enough oxygen, and should be seen by a vet right away. Blue gums can be a sign of poisoning or infectious disease, such as parvo, rabies or distemper. It also could be a sign of parasitic infection, such as Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain fever. Blue gums also can signal organ failure, heat stroke or trauma, so prompt attention and diagnosis by a veterinary medical professional is essential.
Pale Gums
Pale gums can be a symptom of gastric dilatation/volvulus, commonly known as bloat. This twisting of the stomach right after eating can be deadly if not treated in short order -- resulting organ damage can occur in as little as 20 minutes. Pale gums also can be a sign of chronic illness, anemia or lead poisoning or an indication of heartworms, hookworms, tumors or immune system disorders.
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American Kennel Club: The Healthy Dog
Pet Place.com: How to Tell if Your Dog Has Dental Disease
Dog Channel.com: Dog's Gums or Tongue Look Odd
Texas A&M Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pet Dental Health
Veterinary Oral Health Council Acceptance: Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease) is the Most Common Disease Occurring in Pet Dogs and Cats
Healthy Pets: How Improving Your Dog's Teeth Could Save His Life
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Lisa McQuerrey has been a business writer since 1987. In 1994, she launched a full-service marketing and communications firm. McQuerrey's work has garnered awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the International Association of Business Communicators and the Associated Press. She is also the author of several nonfiction trade publications, and, in 2012, had her first young-adult novel published by Glass Page Books.


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It was a dark and stormy day. As a result, only seventeen people came to our second annual Picnic With the Trees event, which had to be moved indoors. Nevertheless, we had a nice time together and Rabbi David Maayan taught from works by Rebbe Nachman of Bratslav, Rav Kook, and The Besht, concerning the influence of Nature on Jewish Prayer.
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My gorgeous dark hair, dark skinned, five year old Guatemalan born daughter just told me that she wanted hair like Barbie and that "Barbie is more beautiful than she is." My heart sank. We work so hard, EVERYDAY, to tell our daughters that they are beautiful, smart and strong. We tell them everyday that they are special and amazing. And still Barbie's blonde locks and FAKE body measurements still have the ability to mind screw my daughter.
So goodbye Barbie. I'm selling you at the garage sale. Hello Mulan!


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Sarah Hyland Wows in Full Coral Skirt at Emmy Awards 2014
Sarah Hyland makes a statement on the red carpet as she arrives at the 2014 Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Monday (August 25) in Los Angeles.
"I'm taking an uber SUV to the #Emmys because my car was too small for my dress…" the 23-year-old actress confessed on her way to the award show.
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Sarah was joined by her Modern Family co-star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons at the show.
Make sure to tune in for the 2014 Emmy Awards, hosted by Seth Meyers, airing TONIGHT at 8PM ET/PT on NBC!
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A GROUP of German visitors are visiting Whitby to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the borough being twinned with the German town of Osterode.
The visit began on Wednesday when the party flew in from Osterode.
They have taken in a full programme of events for three days of their visit before travelling to York on a personal trip on Sunday. They will then return to their home country.
Activities included the viewing of the various In Bloom entries in Filey, tours of the new Woodend Creative Workspace, the Rotunda Museum in Scarborough, and a swing in the park concert at Peasholm Park.
Tomorrow they will take in a special visit to Whitby where they will see the new skate park on the West Cliff and travel on the steam bus Elizabeth around the town.
To mark the occasion, a new website www.scarborough.gov.uk/towntwinning has been set up which highlights the history of the twinning and include images from the official signing in 1988 which is to be launched at the Scarborough Spa tomorrow.
Speaking about the visit the new mayor of the borough, Coun Eileen Vickers said: "I am really looking forward to the visit from Osterode and cementing further the special relationship we have with the town.
"We have picked out a wide variety of activities for our guests which we hope will show them the changing face of the borough."
Coun Tom Fox, leader of Scarborough Council added: "It is fantastic we have had this link for the past 20 years.
"It is important to mark these milestones and I think this trip will prove to be successful and will create an even stronger link between the two towns."


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For all kinds of reasons, Cubs need to launch the blimp pitcher
Doesn't Carlos Silva have to go? Today, I mean. Right now.
Looks like either the porcine pitcher goes or Mike Quade's authority will.
When there was no pressure in the last six weeks of last year's embarrassing season, Quade's team won a lot of games. But when there was the least bit of scrutiny and competition to start his first full year as manager, a couple of Quade's guys got into a dugout scuffle four games into spring training.
Even for the Cubs, this is a joke.
This, mind you, comes amid 14 errors in the four games. So, Quade's players can't hold their tempers or the baseball.
But wait. There's more. Quade think thinks it might be a positive thing.
"Maybe we needed to get ticked off," he said.
Just four games into his first full season as manager, and Quade sounds like he's out of answers. How lame is it to say "maybe we needed to get ticked off"? If Quade thinks he needs a dugout scuffle to change things with his players, then it sounds as if Quade doesn't know what to do. Is it too early to wonder whether this would've happened under Ryne Sandberg?
But wait. There's still more. It appears Quade won't do anything. He said he won't punish Silva, not even taking away his third dessert.
Last year, Quade was quick to make an example of rookie shortstop Starlin Castro. Fine. Good. But Quade didn't go near disciplining Aramis Ramirez when he fell asleep or just refused to try on a series of plays and seemingly dared the then-interim manager to do something about it. Quade did nothing then, same as now, apparently.
Quade seems to have the Cubs in midseason meltdown. The Cubs usually wait until June to fall apart, play badly and expose the manager's lack of control. Or at least April. But I guess we have to credit Quade for pushing along the stink quickly.
In Wednesday's scuffle, Ramirez says Silva shot off his mouth after a six-run, three-error, two-homer first inning. I'm not sure Silva understands the concept of fighting for a spot in the rotation.
Ramirez made one of the errors, but it appears Silva was firing on someone else and Ramirez came to that player's defense. If true, then we have history, ladies and genetlemen. Mark it down: a rare spasm of Ramirez's jumping defensively.
So, if that's the case, then I can see absolving Ramirez. This actually moves him perilously close to acting like the leader he has never been. Some observers think that one reason Carlos Pena was brought in to play first base was to provide an example for the Cubs' young Latin players. White Sox broadcaster Steve Stone said exactly that on a radio show I was doing a couple months back. But this involves veterans beyond repair or leadership in a lot of ways. Pena's first lesson ought to be: Don't become fat and bad, kids.
I have no idea why Silva gets off here. He has been awful since last year's All-Star break, both on and off the mound. The guy had elbow and heart problems, not to mention getting-people-out problems with that 11.12 ERA in the second half, and then called it "ridiculous" that he should have to compete for a spot in the rotation this season.
No, sorry, ridiculous is why the guy still gets a septuple-XL Cubs jersey. Silva shouldn't have to compete for a spot. He should have to get out. There's no good reason to keep this blob around. He has one big year left on a contract acquired in exchange for Milton Bradley -- maybe Silva thought being traded for Bradley meant he had to act like the same kind of jerk -- so the Cubs need to ask themselves: What's the price of sanity and what's the cost of stupidity and stubbornness?
Silva is owed almost $15 million this season and next, but the Cubs get $5.5 million from Seattle this year as part of the my-psycho-for-your-psycho trade, which reduces the Silva ransom to $9.5 million. Cheap enough. Release him now.
The Cubs aren't going to get anything in trade for the guy. He certainly doesn't have the stuff that makes the Cubs repeatedly embarrass themselves with Carlos Zambrano. And the Cubs have a bunch of young arms they'd like to get to the majors. There's no good reason to keep Silva The Hutt around.
If launching the $9.5 million means that much to Tom Ricketts, then sell the team. Because this signifies yet another blown opportunity for baseball's most futile organization, and here's why: Cutting Silva is an investment in the future. Ricketts said he wanted to put money into scouting and development, and here's a way to do it. It accomplishes the goal of making room for the young arms coming up through the system. Maybe it's unconventional, but so what. Conventional thinking has won the Cubs what, exactly?


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It had a model # of 91-96320-DOS, and was an A-Open case from around 2003. I have to go back tomorrow to get this memory in. Anyone have ideas on what I'm missing?
There were 2 thumb screws on the top of the case which I removed. I couldn't find any buttons or slides, and prying the lid got me nowhere. Any tips?
Here is the only case picture I could find: http://www2.dealtime...ER-91-96320-DOS
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The Playa Jaco Experience
With perfect surfing waves every day of the year, Playa Jaco and its neighboring towns compose the surfing heart of Costa Rica. Playa Jaco is ideal for beginner and intermediate surfers, while the nearby town of Playa Hermosa is for experienced surfers only. In fact, Playa Hermosa is home to an international surfing competition held every year.
Enjoy day trips
Playa Jaco is an ideal base for touring the treasures of Costa Rica's Pacific coast: pretty towns, top-notch surfing destinations, spectacular beaches, national parks, outdoor activities and much more.
Work on your tan
Life in this part of Costa Rica revolves around the beach. Needless to say, there are infinite options when it comes to soaking up the rays, ranging from huge sandy stretches to intimate coves and everything in between.
One of the most popular activities in Playa Jaco after surfing is shore sport fishing, especially amongst the locals. You can rent equipment and buy bait in numerous shops in town before heading down to the shore.
Take a hike
Tie up your hiking boots and head up the Miros mountain trail, which winds through tropical forests and provides incredible panoramic vistas of Playa Jaco and neighboring Playa Hermosa.
If being strapped into a harness and swooping from tree-top to tree-top sounds like a good time to you, there are two respected canopy tour circuits near Playa Jaco: Canopy Adventure Jaco and Waterfalls Canopy Tour.
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text: MBS management and Schooner Capital to acquire MBS assets Published on February 19, 2002. Central Islip, N.Y.--DIMAC Marketing Partners Inc. said it has signed a letter of intent to sell its MBS database marketing company to management of MBS in partnership with Schooner Capital Group. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. MBS provides database marketing services to the telecommunications, insurance, retail, catalog, publishing and education industries. Most Popular In this article: BtoB


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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece will buy back €31.9 billion ($41.5 billion) of its bonds from private investors at a third of their nominal price, the debt management agency said Wednesday, lightening its crushing debt load and meeting a key condition to receive vital rescue loans.
The agency said in a statement it would pay banks, funds and other private bondholders roughly 33.8 percent of the bonds' face value. That is still a highly attractive option, as the bonds have been trading well below face value since a major debt writedown in March. Investors brave enough to have bought Greek debt just a few months ago now stand to make 200 percent gains.
The agreement will shave some €20 billion ($26 billion) off Greece's €340 billion ($442 billion) debt, which is now mostly held by its bailout creditors — its European partners and the International Monetary Fund.
The yield on Greek 10-year bonds dropped to about 12.6 percent Wednesday, its lowest since the March writeoff and a sign of greater investor confidence in the country's ability to manage its debt. The Athens stock index fluctuated and was down 0.2 percent after the announcement.
The government had no immediate comment on the result of the deal, saying it would await a meeting on Thursday of European finance ministers, who must sign off on the buyback.
Under the terms of the buyback, Greece would spend €11.3 billion of its bailout funds on the bonds — more than the €10 billion initially budgeted. So the key question is whether bailout creditors will accept the extra outlay.
The successful buyback deal was a major requirement before Greece could be granted a long-delayed installment of its international bailout funds. Athens expects Thursday's meeting to approve payment of the €34.4 billion, most of which is earmarked to shore up the country's struggling banks.
That's why domestic lenders all decided to participate in the buyback, relinquishing the prospect of long-term gains on the bonds, for the certainty of a big capital injection in the next few days.
IMF chief Christine Lagarde told reporters in Colombia on Tuesday that she would leave it to the EU finance ministers to comment at length but expressed satisfaction with the deal.
"For the moment I can only welcome the results that have been produced by the debt buyback," she said before the official results were released.
Athens has depended on international rescue loans for the past two and a half years, after it admitted its budget deficit was more than three times the initial forecast and swiftly lost access global bond markets. In exchange for the funds, the government repeatedly slashed incomes and raised taxes to tame the deficit, creating widespread public resentment.


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I can see what I can do about parsing too. Some context might be lost (ex, avatar changes, signature changes), but a simpleCode: [Select] Name (timestamp) : post content------------------------------------------Name (timestamp) : post contentFormat might be sufficient
Avatar changes are inevitable, but I'd love to have avatars intact at least.
Hmm... Maybe just links to the avatars then? Trying to think of ways to keep the size small.
That bio is the douchiest thing I have read all year, and I am an editor for yeswearedouchebags.com.
@Missing Person or @Pimp Willy I will need mafia admin for the impending game on JTM. Also need anyone playing to be demoted from their permissions. kthnx.
Does America even have enough things to do for 2 whole months?
Holy shit, I just read the SRK Mafia thread. Jesus Christ.
Haven't you "retired" like 100 times already?
What even happened?
The whole thing with Azure and MP seemed weird to me, like I could never really stand the guy but I thought he and MP were like best buds. What happened?
The story I wanna hear is the one of the shitty underwear.
Oh shit, I forgot to give a character a role in DR Mafia.
Join us. Baptize yourself in the Brine, and call yourself a Brother of mine.
Lustful moans can be heard from the girls bathroom. Several moments pass and Synonym steps out of bathroom wearing only his pants. It seem's that Fleur's Chamber of Secrets isn't such a secret to his wand anymore.
Also two of the role names messaged that they didn't want their names used in the game.
I might do a Danganronpa 3 Future Arc Arena game.
Will there be a DLC tie-in to the mafia game?


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An old-fashioned ham, a new sauce
We have never been what you might call a 'close' family. A mother and father dead by the time I reached my late teens; a brother who emigrated; an uncle distanced by his obsession with religion. The family member I was closest to was a mischievous, twinkly-eyed aunt whose diet consisted solely of Cup-a-Soup, Baileys Irish Cream and a regular swig of Benylin. When I was a child she would take me to see my grandmother, a tiny, bent woman. My grandmother's kitchen was always dark and smelt of boiling gammon and the smoke from the coal fire in the parlour.
Yet despite the suggestion of food on its way, the scene was less than welcoming. No jolly granny with a laden tea table here, just a tired old lady exhausted from a hard life spent bringing up five children on her own.
The smell of a ham puttering away in my own kitchen still reminds me of her – I suspect it always will – but now comes with a welcome. Thinly cut ham warm from its cooking liquor is a dish I, too, bring out to feed the hordes.
Parsley sauce is the old-school accompaniment to a dish of warm ham, but far from the only one.
This week I put a bag of knobbly Jerusalem artichokes to good use, serving them roasted as a side dish to the ham, to add interest to the accompanying parsley sauce. Artichokes and parsley have an affinity with pork and with each other – I like to add bacon and the chopped herb to the roasted tubers, and snippets of crisp smoked streaky often find their way on to the surface of a bowl of parsley-freckled artichoke soup. Any large lump of ham will do for slow cooking in water (I sometimes use apple juice). A 'hand' of pork, which comes from the top of the front legs and is what the French call jambonneau, is a sound cut for those who want to cook theirs on the bone.
A piece of rolled and tied leg is easier to carve for a large number, but a cut cooked on the bone shouldn't give any trouble after an hour and a half on the stove – the meat should fall away.
This is an unapologetically old-fashioned dish, and the best accompaniments are those of a gentle nature: a quiet, cossetting sauce, some floury steamed potatoes and possibly some mild mustard, either in the sauce or on the edge of the plate.
Ham with artichoke and parsley sauce recipe
The whisk
Anyone who cooks regularly will have their favourite piece of kit. As someone who takes the aesthetics of cooking equipment a little too seriously (it's only a potato peeler, for heaven's sake), I guard my kit carefully, taking great care with much-loved tools whenever they accompany me on a trip or when someone else uses them. I still wince over losing the 'perfect' bottle opener.
To pick one favourite is almost impossible – like choosing your favourite pet or child – partly because uses are so specific. I do, however, have a particular soft spot for my whisk. Apart from its ability to turn limpid egg whites into a proud pavlova, and egg yolks and olive oil into wobbling mayonnaise, or to beat the lumps out of a cheese sauce, my whisk is a thing of beauty. The handle is rolled copper, the head has fine spokes of great flexibility, and the whole thing has a perfect weight and balance. The generous size of the balloon of spokes seems to get air into a mixture better than any other whisk I have used.
Chicken tarragon mayonnaise recipe
Brown rice and pedantry
I am no kitchen pedant. But I suspect that I am not the only one whose heart sinks just a little when I am presented, in a restaurant, with someone's oh-so-original take on a classic. Take risotto. If I order a risotto, then I want a plate of warm, slowly oozing short-grain rice that has been continuously stirred with stock and enriched with butter and Parmesan until the grains are swollen and creamy. I do not want something that can stand up in a castle shape or be presented as a round patty. I don't want it as a smear on the plate, as if someone has been careless with the rice pudding, nor do I want it cut into a cake.
All of this is to say that the little dish I made for supper tonight may look like a risotto but it isn't one. Yes, the recipe involved lovingly stirring short-grain rice with stock until the grains were creamy, and it happily took more than a fistful of grated Parmesan and plenty of butter into its plump little belly. At a quick glance it may even have resembled a vegetable-speckled version of the classic risotto milanese.
But no, my supper is something of a hybrid, with a texture that is nuttier, chewier and rather more interesting than the classic recipe. Made with short-grain brown rice, sold in wholefood stores as brown risotto rice, it was stirred for a good 45 minutes with a wooden spoon before being served in a pool of savoury, herb-flecked sauce.
It was utterly, fabulously delicious, cheap and extremely nourishing. But it was not, absolutely not, a risotto.
Brown rice, courgettes and mint recipe
On the squeezing of a lemon
A warm lemon will yield more juice than a cold one. So it is always better to store lemons at room temperature rather than in the fridge. More importantly, a ripe or even a slightly overripe fruit will give up more juice than one so hard that you can barely squeeze it.
Many lemons are sold unripe. A ripe lemon is often a deeper yellow, and it yields gently under pressure. I roll my lemons on the work surface before juicing them, pushing down on them firmly with the palm of my hand. I seem to get even more juice that way.
The standard domestic glass lemon squeezer, the one that has a moat to catch the juice and tiny beads that hold back the pips, works well enough. The deeper, stainless-steel versions are good, too, letting the juice fall through into the base. Yet I find that a wooden lemon reamer gives the best results of all. Its simplicity is appealing – it is a pointed ridged cone with a beech or olive wood handle – and I like the fact that it has been made by hand rather than by machine. Some are made from one piece of wood rather than two (the handle is often made separately from the ridged cone). But what sets it apart from the others is its simplicity and, in some cases, its beauty. Of course, the pips escape into the juice. You simply fish them out with your fingers.
Toasting nuts
I take shortcuts in the kitchen, though fewer than I might, but some things are worth every moment of our time. Roasting nuts is one of them.
The difference in flavour between an almond, hazelnut or chestnut that has been roasted and one that hasn't is extraordinary. The smell alone is probably worth it, but the effect is most noticeable once the nuts are mixed with sugar, as in a praline, or when chocolate becomes involved. If you need to put it to the test, toast a handful of almonds in a shallow pan, no oil required, then bury them in melted chocolate. Now do the same with untoasted nuts and compare.
The most successful way to toast a nut is to put it, shelled and skinned, in a frying-pan over a moderately hot flame. Let the nuts toast for five minutes or so, shaking the pan regularly, so they colour evenly. Once they are a pale hazelnut brown, tip them out of the pan so they cool without further cooking. You can grill them if you prefer, letting them colour lightly under a grill.
Nuts burn in a heartbeat. The oil that makes up so much of the nut has a very low smoke point, which is why nut oils such as walnut and hazelnut tend to be used in salads rather than for cooking. Once they are burnt, they turn bitter. A warm honey brown is what we are after.


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LAS VEGAS — You won't find Apple, Facebook or
The annual consumer electronics confab used to be the premier gathering place for the world's largest technology names. But those companies are increasingly sitting out or scaling back while a wave of non-tech brands are elbowing their way in.
The hodgepodge of companies at this year's International CES and smaller side events underscores the evolving nature of the convention, and of the tech industry. Nowadays, with 65% of U.S. households owning smartphones, "everybody becomes a tech company," said Shawn DuBravac, chief economist of the Consumer Electronics Assn., which produces CES.
DuBravac said it's the most diverse mix of brands he has seen in his decade of attending the convention, noting that nine out of the top 10 automakers are exhibitors. Among the other unusual attendees: mattress makers, furniture retailers, insurance providers and entertainment memorabilia vendors.
"These companies want to be at the show because they recognize that whether it's in-vehicle or food orders or whatever it is, technology has moved up as a priority for consumers," he said. "Brands are becoming more technologically sophisticated, so it's natural for them to be at CES."
Pizza Hut turned heads with its booth at Pepcom's Digital Experience, a technology showcase that occurs every year during CES.
"We're getting a lot of attention," said Caroline Masullo, Pizza Hut's director of digital experience. "We have a lot of people coming up and saying, 'Really? Pizza Hut?' "
But it shouldn't be a surprise, Masullo said, noting that the Plano, Texas, chain gets about 40% of its orders online, half of them from mobile devices.
The fast-food restaurant chain — with its booth in a crowded central location amid companies displaying toy robots, game consoles and external hard drives — was at the event to celebrate its 20th year of offering pizza ordering online. Computer monitors showed what its website looked like two decades ago.
It was Pizza Hut's first time at CES, but Masullo hinted that the company might make it a regular trip to stay on top of the latest technologies, which could include new ways to order pizza.
"If you're going to be a big e-commerce player, this is the place to be," she said. "This is where all the companies are, and we need to be on the cutting edge for our consumers' sake. So I think we should always have a presence."
Several companies said the line between tech and non-tech brands is becoming blurred as mobile devices permeate consumers' lives and Internet connectivity makes its way into everyday products. As technology extends its reach, companies that weren't traditionally part of the consumer electronics industry are looking to plug in.
So coming to CES, they said, was a smart business move. In some cases they are developing tech-related products and are hoping to meet developers or interested consumers who might help them shape their ideas; others were already ready to reveal their innovations.
Bicycle manufacturer Schwinn attended the CES Unveiled preview event Sunday to debut a smart bike navigator device that sits on a bicycle's handlebars.
United Healthcare, meanwhile, is occupying a 3,000-square-foot exhibitor booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center to promote its online appointment booking service and other digital initiatives.
On Wednesday, Domino's and Ford are scheduled to appear together to demonstrate a new platform that will enable customers to place pizza orders from their car using Domino's mobile app and the Ford Sync in-car connectivity system.
Discount giant Target sent teams of employees to CES to "keep a pulse on the industry," meet with vendors and to improve its assortment of electronics, a spokeswoman said.
For CES, the influx of new companies has reinvigorated the trade show, calming speculation from the last few years that the weeklong convention was losing steam.
All told, 3,200 exhibitors are at CES this year, covering more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space — the largest show floor in its history.
"CES is probably more relevant than ever," said Tim Bajarin, a technology consultant at Creative Strategies who is attending the show for his 30th consecutive year. "Ultimately, you're seeing more companies you would not normally see here, but it's all related to the fact that they're buying into the 'Internet of Everything' trend. CES can clearly ride that trend for many more years to go."
Although CES is shifting into a new era, the bulk of the show is still dominated by tech brands.
As about 150,000 attendees descended upon the convention center and satellite locations Tuesday for the first official day of CES, companies showed off a dizzying array of products including ultra-high-definition curved televisions, more advanced wearable technology and 3-D printers.
Tuesday's big event was a keynote address by Yahoo Chief Executive
During her appearance, Mayer said Yahoo has 400 million monthly mobile users. She also brought out several guests, including
Technology watchers and event organizers said they expected that in coming years CES will continue to benefit from the inclusion of more varied companies.
"What's really great about CES is that there's a place for everybody," Consumer Electronics Assn. spokeswoman Laura Hubbard said. "It's not just the people you think about in the past."
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Times staff writers Chris O'Brien and Salvador Rodriguez contributed to this report.


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Alaska Needs a Plan
It needs it now
We were fine before oil and we'll be just fine again without oil."
Every time I hear that statement, I shake my head. I was born and raised in Alaska before there was oil. It's easy to romanticize about what it was like then.
I grew up running through the sprinkler in our yard, seeing how many sisters I could convince to cram themselves into a parrot cage (and then locking it…), or loading into Pop's "Weasel" (track vehicle) to ride down to the Westchester swamp – catching sticklebacks and tadpoles in the summer and playing "Crack the Whip" on flying saucers in the winter. Pop was like the Pied Piper of the neighborhood. Kids ran out of their houses, pulling on jackets as they clambered onto the "Weasel" when he drove past.
Not only was there no Internet, video games or cell phones, there was no TV yet in Alaska. We learned early how to entertain ourselves. In the summer, the neighborhood challenge was to see how many bees you could catch in a jar at the same time, without getting stung. I'm proud to have held the record for the neighborhood, and don't remember ever getting stung.
I loved animals and was mad about horses. While other girls were reading Nancy Drew, I was reading every Black Stallion book in the series. Pop thought a horse was too expensive to maintain in Alaska, so I never had one. But one morning I woke to discover a burro tethered to my bedroom window!
Romance vs. Reality?
Like I said, it's easy to romanticize that time in Alaska, before oil. But life was hard.
Our economy was pretty simple – small, thin and seasonal. Total employment, averaged over the year, was about 90,000 jobs. There were few Alaska businesses providing services to our natural resource-producing industries or to households. Alaskans were poor, relatively speaking – the average household income was 10 percent to 20 percent below the U.S. average, all while the cost of living was significantly higher than the rest of the country. Fishing and construction associated with federal spending meant there were lots of private jobs in the summer, but the economy virtually shut down when winter arrived. Half the number of people worked in the winter as in the summer. I used to think of it as the lights going out for the winter – which they often did, literally, in those days.
A change in the dollars circulating in Alaska had an overly dramatic effect. Incremental amounts of money injected into or taken out of such a small economy had an immediate and powerful impact. The times were truly "boom or bust."
The State had little money to spend on social services, infrastructure or education. We paid income tax and there were no Permanent Fund Dividends. Most social service support was furnished by volunteers.
There was no tourism industry to speak of, little or no electricity or running water in rural Alaska and, due to economies of scale, food and building materials shipped up north were very expensive. Most everything came from the "States."
A Big Change
Our economy has changed since then, to say the least. Economic growth since statehood has been sensational when measured by raw numbers – jobs, personal income and population. Employment has increased by more than 300 percent from 90,000 to 380,000 jobs. Income, in constant dollars, has increased even more rapidly, from
$3 billion to $28 billion, and population has tripled.
What accounts for all this growth? Federal spending plays an important role, of course, contributing to about one-third of those 380,000 jobs. Natural resource extraction industries, such as mining, seafood, agriculture and timber, along with the tourism and air cargo industry, make up another third. Those are two legs of Alaska's economic three-legged stool.
So what's the third leg of the stool? It's no surprise to anyone who's lived here for any length of time that the petroleum industry is a major economic driver in our state, and the critical third leg to our economic stool
Barely a decade after statehood, with the discovery of the Prudhoe Bay oil field in 1968, and the next year, when the North Slope lease sale brought in nearly a billion dollars (and remember, this was when a billion was real money) the state's economic future – and my life, personally – was changed forever.
School Life, Change for Better
I was working in the bank that summer of '69 and heading off to Duke University as a junior transfer student in the fall, accepted as an Interior Design major.
I remember looking out the window from my desk at Fourth Avenue as the lease sale began. It had been a bright sunny morning. High clouds came in as the sale started and the sunlight dimmed. No one was out on the street – they were all inside, listening to the lease sale on the radio. It felt like a scene out of the old black and white Twilight Zone TV show.
First National assisted with the lease sale, along with its correspondent banking partner, Bank of America. At that time, the physical check needed to be presented for deposit. With the size of that Prudhoe Bay check, we determined, by hiring a private plane and flying the check overnight to the Bank of America office in New York City for deposit, the State of Alaska could get an extra day's interest and more than pay for the cost of the plane.
Benefitting Alaska
I was fortunate to be able to ride that plane back East with the Prudhoe Bay check. I was overwhelmed by this historic discovery and how it could so dramatically impact so many Alaskans and the financial well-being of our Great Land. It made clear to me at a very fundamental level that economics isn't just about numbers.
When the jet landed in New York City, I boarded a flight to Durham, North Carolina, walked into the Admissions Office at Duke and promptly changed my major to Economics. I've never looked back.
That lease sale permanently imprinted on me how changes in
economics and the economy can radically change the future of a state and its people.
At the time of the sale, the economy only supported 37,786 wage and salary jobs in Anchorage – 86,565 in the entire state of Alaska. Soon our lives changed dramatically. We had year-round jobs and money in our pockets – not just oil field and construction jobs, but also service and support business jobs. People flocked to Alaska and the increased demand from a rapidly growing population caused real estate prices to skyrocket.
The "Dollar Flow into Alaska" chart accompanying this article shows graphically how dramatically the economy changed when oil began flowing through the trans-Alaska oil pipeline. The foundation of any economy is the money it brings in by providing something the world wants to buy. For most states that means manufacturing something; for Alaska it means natural resources, mostly petroleum. Over the course of a few years, massive amounts of dollars flooded into our economy thanks to the oil flowing down the line.
General Fund Oil-Driven
Today the petroleum industry funds a full 85 percent to 90 percent of the State of Alaska's General Fund. That money funds myriad State services, many vital to our quality of life. State of Alaska money from oil royalties also funds tax credit programs that help encourage economic diversification via industries like tourism and film-making. Even more jaw-dropping – one out of every three jobs held by an Alaskan can be traced directly to the petroleum industry. Those two kinds of spending create jobs in every corner of Alaska.
The ride up on the wave of a growing economy was a rush. The "high tide" raised almost everyone's "boat." It's the ride back down the backwash of a slowing economy – without a plan to fill the pipeline – that has me very worried.
We won't be "fine" if oil, the third leg of Alaska's economic stool, is kicked out from under us.
We won't be "fine" as the Alaska economy painfully adjusts to greater unemployment, fewer jobs and falling real estate values, as supply exceeds demand when people leave Alaska in search of jobs elsewhere.
We won't be "fine" when social service agencies – the safety net for many Alaskans – must close their doors in a time of fewer state grants and reduced donations.
We won't be "fine" as the state returns to a seasonal economy with fewer year-round jobs, reinstates an income tax, and discontinues paying out Permanent Fund Dividends.
People accuse me of fear mongering. But I'm not. It's basic economics, and I'm worried about an Alaska that doesn't have a plan to fill the pipeline.
With royalties from the pipeline funding almost 90 percent of Alaska's General Fund, there is not enough time to diversify our economy in a way that will replace the huge income stream that oil in the pipeline provides to our state. When it's gone, what will State government do for money?
The oil industry generates one-third of the jobs in Alaska. With the loss of those jobs, there will be an oversupply of houses, as people put their homes up for sale and head "South," looking for jobs. Real estate values will crash.
Were you here in the 1980s when that happened? I sure was. And it was ugly. Alaska lost 20,000 jobs, nearly 10 percent of all jobs. Real estate values dropped between 20 and 50 percent. People would literally walk into the bank and throw the keys to their homes at us and then get in their cars to drive "South." It took more than a decade for housing prices to recover. It was a heart- and gut-wrenching time for those of us who love Alaska. We can avoid a reoccurrence of that awful scenario with a plan to fill the pipeline.
The pipeline is currently less than one-third full and the volume of oil flow is declining at a rate of 6 percent a year. The experts say it will have to be shut down before it's completely empty. And when the pipeline is shut down, the law requires it be dismantled – mothballing pending future development isn't permitted.
It takes seven to 10 years from discovery before the first drop of oil makes its way down the pipeline. None of the three major oil producers – BP, Conoco-
Phillips or Exxon – are exploring this year. With virtually maintenance of existing lines only being performed today on the North Slope and no exploratory wells being drilled, Alaska is already behind the curve in terms of filling the pipeline.
Alaska needs a plan to fill the pipeline and it needs it now. We won't be "fine" without a healthy oil industry in Alaska.


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- Sam Roberts recently spoke with WWE Diva Kaitlyn about her hair color change, accidentally getting a win and more. The video is above.
- We noted before that UK wrestler Kris Travis, who has had a number of good matches against former WWE star Chris Masters, received a tryout with WWE last week. Apparently he and Masters had another great match this past weekend for the PCW promotion in England. Masters tweeted and says WWE needs to wake up and sign Travis:
"I told him to his face.But let it be known, wanna thank @RealKrisTravis 4 some of da best battles of my career.WWE needs to wake up @PCW_UK"
- Jim Ross is hoping to book an "Evening with Jim Ross" show for New Orleans during WrestleMania XXX weekend in 2014.
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This polychromed oriental oval dish measures 8" x 7"; the design on this dish is referred to as "Japan" colors. Vases with stylized floral arrangements have enameled flowers in cobalt blue, burnt - orange, green with gold highlights. The border is gilded with bas-relief design of scrolls. The dish is unmarked, but stamped with a number 5. This pattern is on a mush cup earthenware piece in Mary Frank Gaston's new book " English China" p. 57. The piece is dated 1830. This oval dish in great condition; the gilding around the rim is worn in places, the expected light crazing, but no chips or cracks.
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Wood , (1893-1998), Four Column
Vessel, 1995. Lustered earthenware. 9x7x7 inches.
Born in 1893 in San Francisco, California.
Four Column Vessel is an example of the original ceramic design and
glaze Beatrice Wood developed during her lifetime. After World War II,
she began making ceramic plates and vessels in order to support herself.
Her experiments with lusterware glazes provided the unique green, gold,
and pink metallic colors that were unavailable as commercial glazes. They
were also extremely difficult to master. She writes, "I keep records of
every piece made, and though effects cannot be duplicated the records
are stepping stones to new experiments. Rarely am I pleased with the results,
but I keep on trying and that is important."
Born to wealthy parents, Wood was raised to be a debutante. She rejected
this future in favor of the "simpler" life of an artist. She patronized
artists who produced some of the most innovative artistic advances of
this century, as well as art collectors. Marcel Duchamp included her drawings
in Dada manifestos and taught her to appreciate modern artists such as
Matisse and Picasso.
Wood died at age 105 after leading a long and engaged life committed to
her art. She did not drink or smoke, nor did she ever stop working in
her studio. She believed in staying active. She wrote, "Only in action
do we discover what is wrong or right...In the end, it is only hard work
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A new approach to measuring methane leaks revealed that the Boston area alone lost enough natural gas during one year to fuel 200,000 homes.
Preliminary estimates indicate that 2014 was a record-breaker, despite the lack of an El Niño and a slowdown in the pace of warming during the first part of the 21st century.
Thousands of climate change activists and others gathered in Manhattan Sunday for the People's Climate March. It came just before the UN's Climate Summit, expected to draw nearly 100 heads of state.
UN climate change chief Christiana Figueres is a long distance runner and constant traveler who calls wherever she is "home." Here is a thumbnail profile.
How UN climate change chief Christiana Figueres became a fierce crusader to lower Earth's thermostat. A visceral connection to the planet – from the now-extinct golden toads of her childhood in the Costa Rican jungle to shrinking glaciers – moves her to tears.
The People's Climate March, scheduled for Sunday in New York and featuring everything from noisemakers to an ark, will take place just days before world leaders gather there to address global warming concerns at the UN Climate Summit.
Previous agreements to restrict greenhouse-gas emissions, including Kyoto, have largely failed. To curb global warming, negotiators are hoping countries will design and enforce their own cuts.
Shift from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy would cut consumption growth by only 0.06 percentage points per year, says IPCC chairman. Nuclear power and carbon-capture plants would supplement solar and wind in fight to contain climate change.
As permafrost thaws, it changes the composition of vegetation in the Arctic. This could accelerate global warming, say scientists
The latest step in the White House's new Climate Action Plan is a new plan to curb methane, a far more potent trapper of heat than carbon dioxide. The plan relies heavily on cooperation with oil, gas, and dairy industries.
A warmer and drier climate is likely causing wild salamanders in North America to shrink, say scientists.
According to a report published by World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2013 was the sixth warmest on record. But NASA and NOAA differ in their rankings.
As the Arctic region loses ice cover to global warming, it is itself becoming a stronger contributor to warming than climate models had predicted it would, a new study finds.
Penguins in Punta Tombo, Argentina, have a new foe to contend with – global climate change. Heavy rains and high temperatures are endangering the world's largest breeding colony of Magellanic penguins.
Global climate financing hit $349 billion in 2012, just shy of the 2011 total, according to a new report. But the pause may be just a blip on the screen.
A new map, published this week in Nature Climate Change, assesses the degree to which humans have modified regional landscapes, in addition to how exposed those regions already are to climate change.
Top international scientists will take part in an independent review of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and its reports on global warming, which have been widely criticized recently for inaccuracies.
Carbon emissions affect more than the climate. Scientists now suspect they are also making Alaskan seas more acidic.
As the world gets warmer, strategies for helping wildlife adapt.


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Late Summer & early Fall is a great time to enjoy a few last BBQ's, hit up that local swimming pool or amusement park, and begin to buy Halloween decorations (all of which I love!), but it is a great time for something else as well. It's a great time for clearance shopping!
If you are into gardening like I am, and into saving money (who isn't?!), this time of year is a great opportunity to get things like planters, bricks, and other gardening supplies for cheap. One place to begin your search is Wal-Mart. I went to Wal-Mart a few weeks ago and was able to score some bricks for my garden for under 80 cents each! I am already using them, but another great idea if you have the space is to purchase these items, place them in storage, and use them at the beginning of next Spring. Unless of course you are lucky enough to live somewhere like California where it is possible to garden year-round. I'm jealous if that's the case!
Other stores which are great to check this time of year are Target & Ollie's Outlet. Both offer great sales on seasonal merchandise year-round.
If you're in the market for some Summer/warm weather clothing for yourself or to resell as I do, TJ Maxx is a great place to hit this time of year. As I've mentioned before on this blog, twice a year in January and July, TJ Maxx begins their "Yellow Tag Clearance" sale. As they begin stocking the new seasonal inventory, everything else gets a yellow tag with some of the deepest discounts available. Each week these items get a deeper discount until they are either all gone, or they end up sending them off elsewhere. All of the best stuff goes fast so I always like to visit early and visit often.
This time I visited one of my favorite purchases was a Bugatchi Uomo shirt I scored for $22, which originally retails for OVER $100! I was also able to score some great deals on Free People women's leggings, Jordan kid's shirts and shorts, Nike polo shirts, and a lot of other great things all of which I am reselling on eBay. I love the TJ Maxx "Yellow Tag Clearance" event and am already looking forward to it beginning again in 2018. It's been going on now a few weeks, and as of this writing is still going on, but you better hurry to your local TJ Maxx before everything is gone and Fall/Winter clothing season is in full swing.
In addition to clothing TJ Maxx also extends the "Yellow Tag Clearance" to other hard goods throughout the store. You never know what you may find!
Do you frequent any of the mentioned stores for clearance this time of year? Any great scores you'd like to share? Any other stores you visit this time of year to save big? We'd love to hear from you! Leave some comments below!


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I used to have this quaint notion that righteousness looked like a good little boy, with his hair combed and perfectly parted, sitting in a chair with good posture, an almost blank smile on his face and hands folded in his lap.
Recently, I have come to realize that nothing could be further from the truth. Real righteousness--Christ's kind of righteousness--is wild, untamed and spiritually violent (see Matt. 11:12). This helps explain why the Christian life is an utterly new kind of life which always leaves the old (natural) life in shambles.


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When Bingo Burger–well-loved institution in Pueblo serving up delicious, local-focused, grass-fed burgers–wanted to expand their operations to Colorado Springs (and someday beyond!) in Summer 2014, they knew they needed to update and refine their look.
Artists and CIA-trained chefs themselves, owners Mary Oreskovich and Richard Warner have a love for local artisans, quality craft and quirky touches that infuse the personality of the Bingo Burger brand as well as their delicious menu. They hired Fixer Creative as their Creative team, and we kicked off our discovery, branding and design work with them in the March 2014.
We worked with them on developing a new brand system that allows for the personal touch for each store, but flexible for future expansion. For the identity system, we created illustrations and a bold new logo, using a punchy color palette that would stand out against the typical downtown offerings. The illustrations translated into fun coloring pages for kids, buttons for giveaways, and as a custom pattern seen on the business cards. The staff shirts were designed and production-managed by us, and have a bit of a vintage flair to them by design.
To promote the store prior to the grand opening, we designed and wrote the campaign that included invitations for community members, friends and family.
As extended creative directors, we like to collaborate with our clients on more than just identity design. We worked with the Bingo team on the interior design, designing and installing a 10′ by 30′ mural for the interior, vintage-Bingo card 'wallpaper' for the counters, front-of-store vinyl design and copywriting, and concepts for future wall, bathroom and door murals. We also helped them strategize, design and build their menu in a way that makes it easy for them to update it.


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It is with great sadness that I report the believed death of another not-very-beloved-because-it-died-on-us modem. We have been without the internets intermittently last week and permanently since Friday morning. I found to be a period of great turmoil characterised by sadness and withdrawal and H, who works from home and needs the internets to do even a tiny part of his job, found mildly inconvenient!
It did mean that when my net connection to my office died on Thursday afternoon I got more of a snow day than I originally planned although in the long term, and I know it is sacrilege to say this in the presence of still-present snow, I could have done with getting a bit more work done.
We quickly forget how much we rely on being able to just look things up – H has spent today marmalising BT, Tesco and chatting up Sky to get a good deal on replacement broadband, but had to call me at work to get the numbers, and it took a while to find a number that led to a real person. On a side note, a hint to Tesco internet – having a website that tells you whether there is a known fault with your broadband connection is about as much use as an e-mail telling you the e-mail is broken (a favourite with office IT departments the world over).
Anyway, I'm here (illicitly established on H's work computer which is harnessed directly to the main phone socket by more tele-cabling than you'd think could be present in one house); flickr is working its way through my pictures from the last few days, and I have glorious knitting to share.
Would anyone like to hazard a guess as to what these are:
I'm going to miss knitting these squares – these are numbers 29-31 inclusive. Their honour is that they are the final four squares to be knit from colourways known to Noro as opposed to mongrel colourways of my own invention. They are all from Web of Wool (as are the vast majority of the squares in the pile)
#205. I don't fish but in my mind, this is the colour of river fishing – we've got the green waders, the colours of weeds in the stream, the bright blue and green of a carefully tied fly, and the minty green of water slipping over fish scales. In homage to my everlasting love for all things Arthur Ransome, this is The Cachalot.
#52. I love the complexity of the colours in this square – from a distance it looks very muted and a little muddy but closer up you can see the tweedyness (is that a word?) of the yarn that is the hallmark of good Noro. The colours are of western Scotland, and whilst I'd love to carry on the Ransome theme, and call this one Great Northern it is instead Etive, the name of a loch and a mountain and the home of a favourite uncle and aunt, reminiscent of brackeny walks to see mountains stretching away to an icy connection between land and sky, and views of mossy grey castles butting up to steely lochs reflecting the clouds above.
All of our pictures of our trip north last March are taken in shadow, but all are full of a dank saturated colour. It was beautiful.
#236. I'm seriously considering this colour as a contender for the edging – it's got blue, flashes of lime green, lots of my favourite orange and a hint of purple – what's not to like? This square is a Turkish mosaic – my mother had a set of cards with these wonderful gold and blue and orange Turkish patterns; I loved them and she used to send them to me when I was at university.
And our final honour for the day goes to #124 – its name is Kir Royale – the reason:
Kir Royale Blackcurrant Champagne truffles from Hotel Chocolat – a serious weakness of mine!
So, only three more squares to knit before H and I get to play jigsaw puzzles with all the squares and my gargatuan sewing-up fest begins – maybe we'll need a Lizard Ridge blanket each…..


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Ubisoft's online store has dated the publisher's range of Wii U titles, confirming that Assassin's Creed III, Just Dance 4, Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013, Marvel Avengers: Battle For Earth, and Sports Connection will each be available to buy on Wii U launch day alongside previously confirmed Rayman Legends and ZombiU.
I'm getting Rayman Legends, maybe Assassin's Creed 3, and Sports Connection. Yes, sports connection. Sue me. It's a fun game.
-New Super Mario Bros. U
-Nintendo Land
-Assassin's Creed 3
-Rayman Legends
-Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed
I need to save some money
It's either ZombiU or Assassin's Creed 3. Being a college student, I don't have much money to spend. Buying a Wii U is way more than I was hoping to spend this year. I wasn't expecting to buy a console at all this year. But now I just have to decide which game to buy.
I'm getting the following
Wii U Console Deluxe
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
Super Mario BrosU
Rayman Legends
Wii U Pro Controller
People ask why you getting BLOPS2 ?
I say because I'm getting MOHWF for PS3 , Halo 4 for XBOX so why not get Blops2 for WiiU and spread my FPS game time all 3 of my consoles....


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BUTCHER, William
Origin London, England
First settled in Swan valley
Occupation in Australia shepherd, farmer, landowner
Arrival Year 1841
45 panel
Read their story
Pioneer, arrived as 13 year old youth via Childrens' Friend Society. Origins unknown. From shepherd to farmer and landowner. Married Marian Horton. Lived at Wungong and Kelmscott


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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Been missing you!
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hey, makes me smile reading yours.ReplyDelete
A never ending story to find the true love, isn´t it?
But it is great to be on that journey.
Me, too, I moved in summer, well...
Have a good time and good luck for everything,
x Stefanie
Definitely worthwhile things... still, it's nice to see you again! I miss the art! (And GOOD LUCK with the house - it's the best thing I've done since finding my true love and having a bebe) - HeatherReplyDelete
Oh joy! Yer back on the scene! What wonderful transitions for your heart and soul. Oh that lucious yarn! I see fingerless gloves and hats! Make some, I will buy them! You and your true love will be cuddling by the fire in your new home before you know it. I will put out there positive thoughts for you. At yoga, I will send my good intentions your way, for sure. Nice to see you again, Brit!ReplyDelete
how wonderful to read of all your new exciting beginnings! fall is a good time for transitions and you have certainly embraced it.ReplyDelete
much much love on all your newness!!! xo
thank you to everyone for your wonderful and positive comments. your good energy, i'm sure, will make this all a reality!ReplyDelete


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This year Inspecta have decided to donate funds to Baltic Sea Action Group instead of sending Christmas gifts and postcards.
This year Inspecta have decided to donate funds to Baltic Sea Action Group instead of sending Christmas gifts and postcards. "Baltic Sea is the most polluted sea in the world and therefore it is a common concern in all Inspecta countries. That's why it feels natural to support Baltic Sea Action Group. Due to environmental reasons we choose not to send out any material gifts or postcards", says Inspecta CEO Mats Jungar.Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG) builds its operations on a holistic overview and concrete actions − they execute well targeted concrete actions to help the sea to survive. BSAG is active towards all possible parties of the society to ensure as wide co-operation as possible. Foremost the foundation is supported by large international companies. Baltic Sea Action Group works with innovative methods, and the foundation acts as an initiator and/or a catalyst in parallel and concrete projects. Now Inspecta is also part of the journey to make our common environment healthier. We hope that You as our stakeholder appreciate the decision.Read more about BSAG and the on-going projects herehttp://www.bsag.fi/.


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Did you know?
- January is National Bald Eagle Month and the perfect time to view them live and personally along the Meramec River at Ozark Outdoors. While canoeing or rafting, we often see them nesting in the trees, or diving for fish.
- They typically begin to arrive around October, and set up their temporary homes among us until March.
- When you head out to see eagles, keep in mind that human presence can stress the birds and cause them to waste precious energy that they need to survive.
- Don't disrupt them, stay in or near your vehicle or boat for better viewing.
- Avoid making loud noises, such as yelling, slamming car doors and honking horns.
- Use binoculars or a spotting scope to view the birds from a comfortable distance.
- Trespassing on private property to observe Bald Eagles is against the law. Respect landowners along the river and treat them with courtesy.
- You should never attempt to make an eagle fly.
- These magnificent creatures soar on average wing spans of 6 1/2 to 7 feet.
- You should dress warm and in layers when eagle watching in cold weather.
- You need to cover your head, ears, hands, and feet.
- You may want to bring a good camera to capture once in a lifetime shots. Keep the sun behind you for the best lighting.
- You'll want to watch the weather. Bald eagles prefer cold, clear mornings. They soar on windy days, and roost when it rains.
The bald eagle is protected by a number of state and federal laws, each with stiff penalties. For example, the Eagle Protection Act, which protects bald and golden eagles, combined with the Criminal Fines Improvement Act of 1987, can cause violators to spend two years in jail or be fined up to $10,000 on a misdemeanor charge. It is illegal to pursue, harm, harass, take or attempt to take, possess, sell, purchase or transport either eagles, eagle pans or their eggs without a permit. If you find a feather, look at it, take a picture, but do not pick it up. If you know of anyone committing such a violation, call the state game warden in your county.


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A police force has hit back at claims it has no black police officers.
Home Secretary Theresa May said Durham Constabulary is one of four across the country which do not employ officers from the ethnic minority.
We work closely with the Black and Asian Police Association and have a range of initiatives to actively promote diversity in the workplace.Ron Hogg
But the force says it does have a British black Caribbean officer as well as "at least 19 black and minority ethnic officers" and has challenged the claim from the Home Office, which also pinpointed Cheshire, North Yorkshire and Dyfed-Powys as others without black officers.
The Home Office statistics break down ethnicity into six groups: white, mixed, black or black British, Asian or Asian British, Chinese or other ethnic group and not stated.
Of all the minority officers in the 43 forces, 40% indicated they were Asian or Asian British, 29% were mixed, 19.7% were black or black British and 11.2% were Chinese or other.
Durham was also in the 10 lowest overall number of ethnic minority.
Of the 43 forces in England and Wales, the Metropolitan Police had the largest proportion of ethnic minority officers with West Midlands and Leicestershire.
Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Ron Hogg said: "It is factually incorrect to say we have no black officers, as has been reported.
"And in fact we find it wholly disrespectful to our diverse police family for the Home Secretary to single out one ethnic group.
"As it happens, just this morning we had an officer representing this particular ethnicity, which for some reason has been highlighted, dealing with a road traffic collision in the north of the county.
"The way in which we record ethnicity is via a self-reporting system.
"It is not a mandatory requirement and, despite requests to complete the information, we have no influence on how an individual may wish to identify themselves and neither would we want to mandate it.
"We absolutely agree with the Home Secretary that it is vitally important that we represent the communities we serve.
"We work closely with the Black and Asian Police Association and have a range of initiatives to actively promote diversity in the workplace.
"And we are determined to work even harder to try and address the perceived under-representation of black and minority ethnic officers and staff within the force."
Detective Constable Waheed Mughal, chairman of Durham Black and Asian Police Association (BAPA), said: "I can confirm that the force do have a British black Caribbean officer who serves in the north of the county as well as at least 19 other Black and minority ethnic officers.
"Both the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner are fully supportive of the BAPA and are always receptive to ideas from members about how diversity in the workplace can be promoted and what can be done further to ensure that the force is representative of their communities.
"This will always be a challenge for a Force like Durham where the black and minority ethnic population is relatively low in comparison to other forces."


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The 2014 Asheville Mountain Sports Festival is a weekend music and sports extravaganza that celebrates athletics, outdoors, and community that you will not want to miss!
Back for its fourteenth year and bigger than ever, the Asheville Mountain Sports Festival has a lineup of athletic events and entertainments designed to challenge and delight both spectator and contestant, pro or amateur.
Competitions, exhibitions, and music occur throughout the 3 days of the festival. The Rock-2-Rock Trail Run in Black Mountain and the Disc Golf Challenge at Festival Village will kick things off on Friday, followed by the Asheville Cyclocross.
Saturday's full schedule includes Girls on the Run Rise & Shine 5k, the Mountain Disc Golf Experience, the French Broad Challenge Triathlon, a Dodgeball Tournament and Complimentary Yoga with OM Asheville.
Sunday events feature a continuation of the Mountain Disc Golf Experience, plus the Sand Volleyball Tournament, and an Ultimate Frisbee Clinic.
A new feature this year is the Outdoor Gear Builders Village, with some of the area's best outdoor gear manufacturers demonstrating and displaying all the latest in equipment and techniques.
Kids are welcome, too, with the Kids Village open on Saturday and Sunday. Games and activities like rock climbing, bad mitten, hula hoops, disc golf, cornhole, frisbee, gymnastics, and t-ball are just some of the fun. Plus shade tents and snacks are on hand so you can take a break, if need be.
And music!
This year's Asheville Mountain Sports Festival is once again hosting a broad mix of live local and national acts. Headlining this year is Robert Walter's 20th Congress. Other acts include:
Honey Island Swamp Band
Get Right Band
Pierce Edens & The Dirty Work
Blood Gypsies
Raising Caine
fRITZ bEER and the Crooked Beat
Corey Bullman
Pamela Jones
Plankeye Peggy
The 3 day, Asheville Mountain Sports Festival grows in popularity and attendance every year due to the efforts of the festival's volunteers and organizers, the musicians, exhibitors, the lush terrain of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and, of course, the unique and welcoming culture of Asheville, NC. This year's festival is expected to bring over 15,000 visitors.
2014 Asheville Mountain Sports Festival
May 23-25, 2014
Lodging for the The Asheville Mountain Sports Festival
Asheville attracts visitors all year long with and we're proud to be part of that draw. When you're in town, consider staying with us here at the North Lodge on Oakland Bed and Breakfast Inn to get a real taste of Asheville hospitality. See you at the festival!


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JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Strong storms and heavy rains battered much of Arkansas Monday and Tuesday evening causing multiple confirmed deaths in the state.
There is now an 11th confirmed death in the state of Arkansas from the recent round of severe weather. According to the Sharp County Coroner 48-year-old JoAnne Bradley was killed when her home, off Shelbyville Road off of Highway 230, was destroyed by a suspected tornado that hit around 9pm Tuesday night. Coroner Doug Worthman said her body was found by her son about 50 yards outsider her home. Bradley is the only known victim from Tuesday night's storms that hammered Arkansas.
A number of tornadoes touched down in central Arkansas. Damage and injuries were reported in Garland County in the Hot Springs area. A large tornado tore a path through Vilonia in Faulkner County. Trees and power lines were reported down in western White County. Several homes in Polk County were damaged in Tuesday's storms.
So far, there have been 10 other confirmed deaths in the state: 4 in Vilonia, 5 NW Arkansas, and 1 in Benton County. The Fire chief in Vilonia says everyone in the town is accounted for.
Heavy rains continue to pour into already swollen rivers. Evacuations for about 1,000 residents was ordered Monday morning for southern sections of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The Black River has topped the levee system in several spots in the southern parts of the county. That water is headed to northern Clay County. Residents around McDougal are asked to move to higher ground. The Black River is expected to crest Tuesday afternoon in the area.
The Spring River in Sharp and Lawrence Counties could reach and even surpass 2008 levels. The river rose sharply Monday night as more rain fell in the area.
Do not drive into areas where water crosses the roadway. It only takes a few inches of fast moving water to move a car off the road.
Click here for a full list of Arkansas road closings.
Gov. Mike Beebe has declared a state of emergency for Arkansas as severe storms have injured several people, destroyed a church and stranded others in cars and homes in the central part of the state.
Beebe spokesman Matt DeCample says the state won't likely know the extent of damage caused by Monday's flooding and tornadoes until Tuesday or Wednesday.
Gov. Nixon in Missouri has activated the National Guard in Poplar Bluff, helping with sandbagging and doing door-to-door checks. For more information on the situation in Poplar Bluff click here.
Copyright 2011 KAIT. All rights reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Last night, we gave hairstyling a try. M3 has natural hair. That's the way it will be until she is old enough to make a truly informed decision about what she would like to do with her hair. We have taken careful care of her hair--lots of moisture, one non-sulfate shampoo a week, you know the drill.
Her hair has grown a lot since she has been home, but it has never been quite long enough to to do a 'do. I've been checking on a semi-regular basis, though, and much like the ear piercing begging that took place daily until it happened, I had begun to grow weary of the, "Mommy? You make uh my hair pretty when it get big?"
So, I slowly acquired my arsenal of hair styling supplies as suggested in the numerous informative posts at my favorite hair blog. Everything from a rat tail comb to clips to beads to styling cream to non-metal elastics. And, even though I was fairly confident M3 had enough hair to do something, I did not anticipate a couple of things when we began.
First, I did not anticipate how long this process would take, especially the first time. We worked for nearly three hours. I now know that when we go to do something like this again, we will need to devote an entire afternoon to it, with breaks built in for both of us, and I will need to find a more comfortable way to sit/stand to do the work. My back was killing me by the time I was done. I'm sure some of it was my hairstyling posture while the other part was the tension I had in my shoulders and neck from the sheer effort I was putting into the styling.
Second, I did not anticipate how difficult it would be to braid hair that wants nothing more than to twirly gig itself right up snug with a little girl's scalp. Couple that desire with hair that is wet and slippery (from styling products) and you have yourself a real interesting project. Add in a kid who fidgets more than she ever sits still and you have an idea of how exhausted I was when the process was over and done.
But, M3 was very happy with the results and bounced off to school with a skip in her step (even skippier than usual).
I, however, was disappointed to see that the non-metal elastics I used were less than stellar and they would not last another day, let alone a week. I also noticed that we will need some stronger styling aid (alcohol-free gel?) to keep those braids nice for longer than 24 hours. So, back to the drawing board and we'll try again with a new fervor in another week or two when her hair has had a chance to rest, grow and recouperate and my hands have done the same. I also think her hair is just a teensy bit too 'small', as she calls it, for too much in the way of braids given the type of hair she has and its current length.
We're still experimenting. The good news is, she didn't come home from school saying that any of her friends asked her what happened to her hair. I, honestly, worried about that pretty much all day. If M3 likes something, she rarely, if ever, cares what someone else has to say about it. Need I remind you of her choice of outfits when she wanted to play babies and couldn't find her sunglasses?
Yeah. The child has her own sense of self and her own sense of fashion, to be sure. But, I like that about her. Not really afraid to let her fashion flag fly...even if no one appreciates the look she's trying to achieve. I thought someone might give her a hard enough time that it would make her mad or sad and I worried she'd feel like I did something to her rather than for her and I'd have a major parenting fail moment. And, after the Monday I'd had, I really couldn't take a youngster's disappointment to boot.
But, no such disaster occurred. She had a 'green' day and didn't say anything to her Dad or to me about anything not-so-nice happening at school. She was still very excited about her hair and only raised minimal fuss when we explained we needed to take it all out tonight (only took about 1/3 of the time to carefully remove it all) and we would play with her hair again soon.
I felt pretty accomplished, I'm not going to lie. It may not have been perfect (Lord knows it was NOT), but it was not bad for a first try by a person who has no earthly idea how to do anyone's hair, including her own.
Here she is as her 'work' was in progress. She isn't in pain; she's just acting goofy and whipping her beads back and forth.
She really did look super cute with all that hair bling. :)


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Spinach-artichoke Mini Pizzas
Chef's Note
"If you love artichoke and spinach you will love these little pizzas. The cream cheese gives it a nice creamy texture. You could make your pizza dough or use store bought and make a large pizza and just add a bit of garlic or garlic butter to suit your taste. I serve this with a garden salad, or you could serve it as an appetizer Source: Pillsbury Bake Off Booklet, recipe submitted by Heather Halonie/Webster, Wisconsin"
READY IN:45mins
Ingredients Nutrition
- 4 ounces light cream cheese (softened from pkg.)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 3⁄4 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry with paper towel
- 1⁄2 cup artichoke heart, drained and patted dry with paper towels
- 1 (10 5/8 ounce) boxpillsbury refrigerated garlic breadsticks
- 1⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (do not use the parmesan you buy in a can)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Break up artichokes into small pieces and mix with cream cheese, sour cream, thawed spinach and artichoke hearts until blended.
- Unroll dough into 1 large rectangle.
- Spread garlic mixture from box evenly over dough.
- Separate dough into 10 breadsticks.
- Reroll each breadstick, coiling dough into a spiral shape with garlic mixture inside.
- Place 2 in apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Starting at center, press out each coil into 3 1/2 inch round (edges may curl slightly).
- Spread cream cheese mixture on top of each round.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 17 to 22 minutes (depending on your oven) until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown.
- Remove immediately from cookie sheet and serve warm.
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Dear Moms and Dads!
Join us for our talks on Conception of a baby, on Pregnancy, on Birth and on First year of your baby's life.
These are 4 separate sessions – you can choose and join us for whichever topic interests you most….Still, I suggest you come for all 4 sessions – even if you already have a baby – because all the things we speak about are so much interconnected, and if you listen to separate talks some things could be hard to understand for you.
NEXT TALK on PREGNANCY is on MARCH 7 at 6.00 PM (read below)
The workshop's COST is by appreciation: it means you can pay whatever you want IF you want.
These are the brief notes on every talk:
Saturday March 2nd – "Preparing for conception" 4-6PM Soul Spa, Verdun
Planning having a baby? Then start with the beginning …. some time before conceiving. Future parents – find out how to prepare for the conceiving – your bodies and souls. Is your genetic code pure? If not – how to clean it and why it is so important. Natural ways of improving your health for this unique event. Why more and more women cannot get pregnant naturally today – physical and spiritual aspects of infertility. How we can increase the chances of having a girl or boy. Find out how the personality of your future baby is born long before the conceiving moment – who chooses who – we choose the baby or the baby chooses us! Where, When and How the baby should be conceived… and many more facts and advices which will guide you through this important moments. Would you start building your home without a previous architectural plan? Ofcourse not – it would be a mess! Then why we are so irresponsable regarding our future children?
"Pregnancy" – 7th March 6.00 PM
Congratulations! You are pregnant – so…what now? How to spend it – going every month to meet the doctor and feel yourself a helpless patient or instead …. waking up the woman inside you and enjoying this divine state together with your family. What to eat for 9 months? – on this depends how easy will your delivery be and how healthy your baby will be and as a result – how many sleepless night you will have after the birth. Work well now –and there will be no sleepless nights! 9 months enough time to prepare your body for natural birth and not a Caesarean section. How mother's and father's behaviour influences baby's personality. How to preserve your body during pregnancy, and for a quick recovery after delivery – stretches have nothing to do with genetics – it is up to us to have them or not! Pregnancy – the time to start your baby's education. 9 months – no time to loose at all! Learn how you can use every single day for the sake of your baby!
"Birth" – date, place to be confirmed
Birth! The moment has come – don't waste it. Birth is a short moment, but it influences the whole life of the born person – so have an appropriate attitude! When, Where, How to deliver – home or hospital? Maybe in water? Naturally or C-section – what are the important aspects of each? Pain?! – in natural delivery no place for pain…trust me! Important things to do in the first 30 minutes after the birth! Remember – a 5 y.o. baby and a 70 y.o man are looking at life with the eyes of the newborn they were once – so offer your baby a birth worth of kings!
"Baby's first year" – date, place to be confirmed
The baby is born! – but no time to relax! Now the real work starts – use every day of his first 4 months, and after keep on working hard until at least age of 3. On this meeting we will speak about the essential things that have to be done in first hours in order to assure your baby a good physical, emotional development. We will speak about: Placenta – don't underestimate its lifetime value for your baby, breastfeeding – its amazing effects and benefits; dynamic gymnastic – movement you baby needs from the first day; baby swimming; vaccination – evil or blessing. How to make so that your baby never gets sick….it's possible! Diaper-free childhood – how to teach your baby going to toilet from the first days of his life…and much more! for more info contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com or 71155214.


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Willy is a Daddy again – and AGAIN!
Willy became a daddy November 24th with Sadie, his buddy since they were just little puppies themselves. They had 2 sons and 2 daughters. Willy is very proud of his kids. This blog post is sort of like his brag book.
Two of these little chubby bundles of joy were already spoken for before they were even born!
Willy is our main stud dog. With that title comes much responsibility. Willy never lets me down. Because I had requests for pups sired by Willy with both Sadie Rose and Miss Jessica (Jessi), Willy is a father twice! Jessi gave birth to 4 gorgeous little girls early this morning, Dec. 3rd.
These little girls are not even 24 hours old yet as I type this! They are still wrinkly. Give them a couple of days and they will be chubby little roly polys.
One of these little girls was already spoken for before she was even born. Doesn't Willy have the most beautiful little pups?!
If you would like to see more of these precious little pups, pictures are updated regularly at goswickshortyjacks.com and more frequently on our Facebook page, just look for Goswick Shorty Jacks! Of course, Willy has his own Facebook page and Instagram account – Giddy Up Doggy! He would love for you to follow him on both!