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"The past is a pebble in my shoe."- Edgar Allen Poe
Before reading this post- This post is the 2nd in a 2 part blog, please feel free to read the first part: A reason, a season, a lifetime.
If you have been reading my Blogs, you have probably already realised that I am an avid and varied reader. I enjoy reading literature of all genres and often take inspiration from things I have read.
Brene Brown said "If you have a rock in your shoe you don't just keep walking, you stop and deal with it. But we often don't do that with our emotions." For me this was mostly the case, I thought that I had dealt with my emotions surrounding my traumatic accident that caused multiple fractures to my right ankle and a partially torn ACL (See: How did I find yoga?) but my reoccurring pain told a different story. Not only was the accident itself and learning how to walk traumatic but the circumstances surrounding the accident also caused me great emotional distress (See: Road to Dhyana).
I believe that unresolved emotions are at the heart of our health issues and yet so many people don't want to or can't work on them. As I mentioned previously, my accident was in 2010 but it wasn't until 2016 that my deepest emotional pain manifested as a severe pain in my right foot. It was a pain that left me limping like I had a huge stone in my right shoe whilst on a road trip up the Eastern coast of Australia with 2 dear friends.
I am a real believer that everything happens for a reason so when the 3 of us stopped at a friend's place in Byron Bay and she offered a kinesiology session; I jumped at the opportunity to try to fix my foot. Thinking I knew quite a bit about kinesiology from other conversations that I had had with Nicole, I thought that this session would be relatively easy but I got more that I bargained for.
It is from my experience with Nicole that I now believe that kinesiology is an exceptional modality for dealing with any emotional pebble/ rock/ stone in your shoe.
Kinesiology and the releasing of unresolved emotions
Nicole asked me to lie on her table as she got me comfortable. She explained that she would use a technique called muscle testing to uncover what was really going on with my right foot.
Almost immediately Nicole tapped into and uncovered a range of subconsciously stored emotions pertaining to the accident. The best way I can explain these stored, unresolved emotions is likening them to a computer virus (not just because I don't really understand either) but because they both lurk around unseen, causing upheaval within their host.
Clearing emotions and eliminating my pain
This uncovering of unresolved emotions resulted in a 90 minute session of crying and releasing everything that happened to me whilst in hospital in Honduras- the negligent insurance, the corrupt hospital system, the inhumanity of a 3rd world country.
It surprised me that I still held onto so much hurt and pain despite having already discussed these issues at length with friends and family many years ago. I guess my body was storing these feelings until I could deal with and process them thoroughly.
My foot has never felt better
Through kinesiology Nicole enabled me to stop to pull out my pebble, look at it and then toss it away. I literally walked away from our session feeling better, stronger and happier than I had for a very long time.
At the end of the session, I was healed because Nicole was able to bring the problem and its underlining causes to a level of consciousness and above and beyond the level at which the symptoms and causes existed. To this day I have not experienced any more pain in my right foot. Thank you so much Nicole.
Dedicated to Nicole who is an amazing person, an inspirational healer and a true friend, sending you lots of love, happiness and kindness, X
If you enjoyed reading this post, you may like to read a very short Blog from one of my previous posts, Scars.


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The first service for the Parish was held at now defunct hall at King V. George Road Onikan Lagos. The parish later moved to the Glover Memorial Hall at No. 4 Customs street opposite Central Bank of Nigeria Tinubu Lagos Island. The parish later moved to No. 23 Odunlami Street opposite Nitel Exchange near CMS Bookshop, Lagos Island.
In February 1999 Daddy G.O visited the parish during her two years anniversary, after this it became obvious that the two storey building that the church was using was now small for her and the church began to have two services. The church later on got her present place at 31, Moloney Street Obalende by August 2001 and has her first service on 11th of September 2001, and ministering on that day was Bishop Wilson (USA)
The following Pastors have lead the church
» Pst Femi Atoyebi (1997-2000) (2000-2002) – Area Pastor
» Pastor Bowo Olateru-Olagbegi (Parish Pastor)
» Pastor Adebola Atoyebi (2000-2002)- Parish Pastor.
» Pastor Adebola Atoyebi (2002-2003)-Area Pastor
» Pastor Biyi Akinosun (-Parish Pastor,
» Pastor Biyi Akinosun ( 2003-2006)- Area Pastor
» Pastor Oladapo Akinosun-(Parish Pastor
» Pastor Israel Ogbechie (2006-2010) -Area Pastor
» Pastor Gbolahan Durojaiye(2006 -2009 Parish Pastor
» Pastor Niyi Ajibola (2010-Till date) Area Pastor
» Pastor Lupo Aderemi (2009- Till date) Parish Pastor
RCCG Throne of Grace had planted seven (7) parishes as follows
» RCCG IBCF Apapa
» RCCG Potter's Place Ilisan Ogun State
» RCCG Throne of God Ikoyi, Lagos
» RCCG Tabernacle of David, Yaba
» RCCG Treasurefield, Lagos
» RCCG Throne of Life Victoria Island, Lagos
» RCCG Jesus Assembly , Lagos Island, Lagos

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After a weekend of rest and epsom salt baths and stretching I recovered and blasted into my Monday Crossfit commitment. I returned to a workout named "Fight Gone Bad" and boy did it feel just like that.
Fight Gone Bad consists of 5 exercises you perform in a row for a minute with no rest between. Once one full circuit is completed then you are given 1 minute rest and then you perform the 5 exercises in a row for a second and then a third set. Here are the exercises in no particular order-
Wall Ball
Sumo Deadlift High Pull (75lbs)
Box Jumps
Push Press (75lbs)
Rowing (calorie count after a minute)
Well being new to Crossfit helped me because I didn't really think of how bad this workout was going to be! It was heavy, very heavy and I set a goal to complete 20 reps in each exercise for all rounds. I started on wall ball which is my strength and before I knew it I hammered out 35 in the first minute. That one hit me hard but I pulled through 20 in each of the other 4 exercises to complete the first circuit. After 5 minutes I was keeled over and breathing crazy heavy; two more to go.
I paced myself a little bit better but still went harder on wall ball because squats are my strength. Hurt, deep breaths and coughing on my saliva are fond memories I have of this workout and after pushing myself over 20 reps a couple times in a few exercises I collapsed at a total of 333.
This is a score I am quite proud of considering I have nothing to compare it to. Mark our trainer had to come over and tell me to pace myself a bit cause I destroyed myself so badly last week so I do believe I could have hammered out a few more reps in each exercise. A positive workout indeed and I then went and played 2 hours of volleyball with a local high school team! I was surprised I didn't cramp or collapse in the volley session; I guess I am adapting a bit to Crossfit!!!
Tomorrow is strength. Bring on the heavies
Friday, October 29, 2010
Crossfit Day 3
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One of the most American things you can do is to attend a baseball game. Now the local team is the Boston Red Sox, and they are winning a lot these days. As with all team that win a lot, they have a large fan following. Also, Fenway Park is one of the old traditional baseball arenas, and it always draws a crowd. This means that getting decently priced tickets is hard, and adding to the fact that their website is horrible, we figured it was best to just head down there.
With the warm air and generally decent weather, the area around Fenway was packed with people. The air smelled of hot dogs and various junk food, as "scalpers" (black marked ticket vendors) walks around trying to peddle their overpriced tickets. We opted for the line for game day tickets, a cheaper alternative to the $150 black marked ones. But the line was long, and as the game starts we call in quits. Just as we exit the line it starts raining, and within minutes it's pouring down worse then I've ever seen since we got here. Huge rain drops are virtually bouncing off the pavement, and rivers are running down the street as we take cover in a nearby CVS.
After considering ourselves lucky for getting tickets, we headed on home and picked up a pizza before hooking up with Matt to see the new Star Trek movie. While I found the intro sequence rather cheesy I enjoyed the rest of the movie even though I don't have much of a reference frame as far as Star Trek goes. Watching it also made me somehow want to see the old series. Anyway, the fact that there are no numbered seats in American theatres still annoys me, and yesterday it caused us to have to go to a later show as there were no two seats next to each other when we got there. At least they gave us new tickets, though they didn't have much of a choice.
On the way home we took some pictures in the park. Happy days.


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Discovering The Best Offer When Searching For A HotelYou will probably need to stay at a hotel during your life. Regardless of your reason for staying at a hotel, you should know exactly what to be on the lookout for. These tips will help.
Prior to beginning a hotel search, try thinking about what accommodations you want and can afford. Figure out if the hotel's location is more important than its price or if you limited to hotels under a certain price range. Also consider whether you need one that has items like spas and fitness centers or just a beautiful view.
To ensure that you get the best service from the custodial staff at a hotel, leave a few dollars each morning for each bed that you use. This nominal cost will help you get rooms that receive the little extras, such as a towel or two more, or even an extra pillow.
Check grand tortuga island that you're a member of. Some of these organizations will offer you discounts on hotel prices. These discounts are often forgotten about, and they can provide significant savings. This can add up to big savings, even more so if you will be staying for many nights. This can rack up a free night over the entire course of a whole week.
Look into club-level rates. While these rooms are more expensive up front, they typically offer a great value. For example, included in the price could be breakfast or dessert, Wi-Fi service or other perks, like drinks and snacks. See what is offered and decide if the extra cost is worth it to you.
Visit several online travel websites and compare hotel room prices. These online travel websites do not always offer the same price for hotel rooms at a specific location. By choosing two or three different online travel websites, you can assure you are getting the best deal possible. Also, booking close to your travel date will usually net you a better price.
If you are traveling with pets, be sure to select hotels that have good accommodations for them. This is especially true if you are planning on an extended stay. A good hotel that allows pets should have amenities for them. These might include and groomer, doggy day care and special walking areas.
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To keep your running regimen up while you are traveling, pack your GPS watch and plenty of running clothes. Go for a jog every morning. It will give you a perspective that you'll never get while riding in a car.
If you have a little one with you, remember that hotel rooms aren't usually set up for babies. Don't forget to pack a few things so that you can baby proof the space. For example, an outlet cover is small but it plays a big role in keeping your child safe.
If you go to the same hotel often, see if they have frequent stay programs you can become a member of. Similar to how you earn points from frequent flyer programs, hotels offer you similar rewards for your stay. With enough points you can get free rooms in the future. They may also offer discounts for shows, restaurants and other things.
Be sure to check for online deals. Most of the time, you can get cheaper deals by taking a few minutes to search for them on the Internet. It is a great way to choose your hotel. You will find deals this way that the hotels won't tell you about over the phone.
Use social media to your advantage if you want to get fresh deals on hotel stays. Many hotels offer deals and freebies to people that "Like" their page. In addition, giving them praise on social media is a great way to snag an upgrade and/or a special rate that has not been advertised.
If your hotel offers a kid's club, and you are considering leaving your child there, take a few precautions. Find out if the staff has undergone background checks and ask about the child to adult ratio. In addition, ask what the procedure is for picking up the child. You want to make sure that someone can't just walk up and leave with your little one.
Beware of the bottle of water beside your bed. Many hotels charge as much as 10 dollars for that bottle of water. Other items that you may not realize you will be charged for include: pool towels, newspapers and Internet access. To ensure you are not being charged for items you do not want read the fine print.
To be a "green" hotel guest, check your bathroom counter and bed for a sign about how to keep the maids from taking your towels away each day. Usually, if you hang your linens up, they will stay in the room, but if you leave them on the floor, the maids will take them and give you clean ones.
Look around for hotels that are having grand openings. These grand openings often have big savings on hotel rooms. In fact, the savings can be very significant - 20% and often more. It's a great way to get a top notch hotel stay and then pass on the word to others about the stay!
Never ask for the minibar to be removed from your hotel room. You may think this is a great way to ensure that you don't partake of the minibar; however, most hotels charge for this service. Instead, if costa rica all inclusive beach resort may be tempted to drink alcoholic beverages, purchase your favorite beverage at a package store.
The hotel business is competitive. If you have a bad experience during a hotel visit, let the management know right away. Your comments will help them improve their service and make them into a better chain. Sometimes you may even get room credits as a sign of appreciation from management.
You have a limited budget for your vacation. When it comes to hotels, you should find the best deal for the type of hotel that you want to stay in. This article offered some suggestions that can help you find the perfect accomodations. Do forget what you have read here when you are ready to book a hotel.


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Create jobs, decrease foreign dependency
There already is a pipeline in the US. Our society requires oil to run. The program hasn't been approved, which makes one wonder why since we can decrease our need of foreign oil while bringing jobs to the U.S. Would that be a good thing to bring jobs to the U.S., lower our requirements of foreign oil and increase the tax base, employee revenue that can help many local economies?
One thing to look at: If we're in worse condition than we were in four years ago, people voted for the change and they have it. Maybe we the people need to look at our role in the change in reference to how this country became great.
Change should equal the opportunity to work hard, have the American dream of free enterprise and the responsibility to remember the our government is of the people, by the people and for the people. This country was built on building something, and maybe it's time to bring change that has we the people involved in the process and hold those we elect accountable.
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Swedish Navy in Charge
Four weeks from now, Sweden will take over Operation Atalanta, the EU-led force that is supposed to secure the waters off the coast of Somalia. Preventing piracy and water pollution are the foremost challenges the Swedish navy will face in one of the world's most dangerous regions.
Our journalism is based on credibility and impartiality. Swedish Radio is independent and not affiliated to any political, religious, financial, public or private interests.


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Indonesian authorities are investigating a possible terror link after around 1500 bags of potentially explosive ammonium nitrate fertiliser were found on a boat from Malaysia.
The boat was intercepted today by police in waters off the east coast of Bali, the head of Bali Customs Husni Saiful, told reporters this morning.
Ammonium nitrate was found in 1500 sacks of the fertiliser on board, sparking concern of possible terror threat, ABC News reported.
The haul, an estimated 30 tonnes of the substance, has been confiscated by police.
"This is some kind of fertiliser and on its own there's not a problem but once it is mixed it can be used as an explosive," Mr Saiful said.
"But about whether it's terrorism or for a bomb, that would be explained by the police."
Local authorities are expected to further address the media this afternoon.
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EOS is now a brand more well-known than Chapstick. Most people find the news shocking, yet impressive, noting the fact that EOS offered their lip balm for the first time just seven years ago. Over the years, women searching for a great lip balm have discovered EOS, and tossed the outdated Chapstick tube to the side. There is little wonder why EOS lip balm made such an impact on women.
The lip balm from EOS (evolutionofsmooth.ca) is made with the user in mind. In fact, EOS designed the lip balm after input from their intended audience. They made a lip balm that was all-natural, soothing to the lips, and far from bland, like the Chapstick tube. Plus, they added fun to the day with the inclusion of flavors that sends the lips into excitement 101. Choose from eight fun flavors of lip balm.
Selling more than one-million lip balm units per week, EOS proved themselves worthy of the leadership skills they've now acquired. From first use, the lip balms made a lasting impression, and women cannot stop using this product. https://www.costco.ca/eos%C3%A2%E2%80%9E%C2%A2-Lip-Balm-6-pack.product.100322342.html
The brand is the second-best lip balm company out there, followed by Chapstick and Blistex. Although Chapstick served its purpose, customers grew tired of limited options. They loved the rainbow of excitement EOS offered. And now, it shows just how much customers appreciated the unique lip balm. Try EOS for yourself. Visit your local Target or Walmart store, or head over to the Amazon online store.


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Nuclear Digital Engineer II
Date: Dec 26, 2018
Primary Location: Seabrook, NH, US, 03874
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 23300
NextEra Energy Resources is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power and renewable energy from the wind and sun in North America.
Position Specific Description
This open engineering position is for the Systems Engineering Department and the functional role is a Digital Engineer. The candidate must be familiar with the following:
- Turbine Controls System – (GE) Mk – VIe
- Distributed Controls Systems – Foxboro IA
- Generator Excitation System – GE EX2100
- Turbine Supervisory Interface – Bentley Nevada Machinery Monitoring
Responsible for the maintenance and reliability of the plant digital systems including: Turbine Controls Systems, Distributed Controls Systems, Generator Excitation System amd Turbine Supervisory Interface. Perform walkdowns, performance monitoring and trending, support of troubleshooting equipment issues and overall management of systems. Interface on a daily basis with numerous departments working as a team to resolve plant issues.
At NextEra Energy we have a passion for taking your career to the next level. Our talented employees are our biggest asset to continued success. If you are interested in joining a leading team for an industry leading nuclear fleet, look no further. This role will be located at our Seabrook station site in NH.
Seabrook Station is located on 900 acres on the seacoast of southern New Hampshire. The plant is operated in a highly-responsible manner and is dedicated to protecting the environment while meeting the energy needs of New England. Seabrook Station is one of only a few nuclear power plants in this country that is ISO 14001 compliant, recognizing the plant's leadership and excellence in environmental stewardship.
Job Overview
This job performs activities in support of engineering operations and project completion. Employees in this role conduct engineering root cause analysis and develop cost effective countermeasures. Individuals also perform engineering fundamental activities to support operations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs engineering/analytical tasks to develop reliable, cost effective recommendations
- Uses advanced computer models to develop and study solution feasibility
- Prepares engineering documentation and assists with technical support for licensing and other regulatory proceedings
- Ensures procured materials and services meet engineering specifications
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's – Engineering
- Experience: 2+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Professional Engineer (PE)
Special Requirements
Nuclear Specific Requirements:
- Engineering or related experience:2+ years
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Energy Seabrook, LLC
Location: Seabrook, New Hampshire
Other Work Locations: New Hampshire
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
If you require special support or accommodation while seeking employment with NextEra Energy, please send an e-mail to email@example.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748 (Option 1, Press 6) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday-Friday. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Nearest Major Market: Boston
Job Segment: Nuclear, Energy


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We are the generation of humans who see the day when there are more intelligent machines than humans on this planet. During the past 10 years some of us have started to see what it really means if the data structures and languages one day become free of the limitations of human brain and the combinations of fragments of knowledge can effectively be produced outside the Cartesian cogito-ergo-sum type of rationalist pressure of high-educated human individuals whose ego is bigger than their brains and who therefore are - without knowing it - unable to do the job they believe they are best at.
Our generation also is the first one who can, in principle record all his life-long dialogues and discussions and keep them stored, tagged and retrievable.
The data-strings posted between the browser applications and servers are potentially immortal but they depend on the existence of a continuos chain of physical vehicles persisting in the face of the Second Law of Thermodynamics. Thanks to such companies as MySQL, Google, Flickr and Brainboost now our capacity to record the ideas of the whole mankind, store and retrieve interesting patterns out of these strings exceeds our life-long capacity to produce and consume.
Recently I have started to think that in a very short time period from now to year 2011 we will see a new exciting phase in the evolution of data structures. Then unsupervised inductive artificial intelligent systems are constantly mining the patterns of folksonomies and producing both syntactically and semantically new interesting constructions to be consumed through chat bots or instant messaging systems residing in smart-phone browser applications.
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There is no better way to show that you care about your employees, customers, guests, members, or patients than by using Eco-Safe.
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Our team of professionals will coordinate filing any regulatory notices necessary to ensure that you are in compliance with governmental policy prior to any required treatment. Our trained technicians understand what methods offer the best results with the least interruption to your business operation.
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For a long time, the cure for diabetes type 1 and type 2 has relied on agonizing insulin shots for patients or insulin infusion via mechanical pumps. Regarding this, experts have been creating artificial pancreatic beta cells with the he…
Ancient grains are a grouping of grains and pseudocereals that are considered to have been little changed by selective breeding over recent millennia, as opposed to more widespread cereals such as corn, rice and modern varieties of wheat, which are the product of thousands of years of selective breeding. Ancient grains are often marketed as being healthier than modern grains, though their health benefits have been disputed by some nutritionists.
Scope of the Report:
This report focuses on the Ancient Grain in global market, especially in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa. This report categorizes the market based on manufacturers, regions, type and application.
United States consumption of Ancient Grain rises up from 12893 K MT in 2012 to 15617 K MT in 2016, with an average annual growth rate of 4.91%.
Ardent Mills, Bunge Inc., ADM are the key suppliers in United States market, which have leading technology and market position.
Demand of Ancient Grain in the United States has maintained strong growth and the growth rate is around 5%. In the United States, major customers of Ancient Grain are Bakery and Confectionery Products, Snacks, Direct Eating, accounting for 43.17%, 15.04% and 19.07% of the total Ancient Grain sales.
Despite the presence of competition problems, Ancient Grain retains its popular in many areas, investors are still optimistic about this area. Although sales of Ancient Grain brought a lot of opportunity, the study group recommends the new entrants just having money but without marketing channel advantage and downstream support do not to enter into the Ancient Grain field.
The worldwide market for Ancient Grain is expected to grow at a CAGR of roughly 4.1% over the next five years, will reach 20000 million US$ in 2023, from 16400 million US$ in 2017, according to a new GIR (Global Info Research) study.
Market Segment by Manufacturers, this report covers
- The J.M. Smucker Co.
- Ardent Mills
- Bunge Inc.
- Healthy Food Ingredients, LLC.
- Factoria Quinoa Zona Franca S.A.S.
- Urbane Grain Inc.
- Nature's Path Foods
- FutureCeuticals Inc.
- Sunnyland Mills
- Manini's, LLC
Market Segment by Regions, regional analysis covers
- North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
- Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia and Italy)
- Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia)
- South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia etc.)
- Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa)
Market Segment by Type, covers
- Gluten Free Ancient Grain
- Gluten Containing Ancient Grain
Market Segment by Applications, can be divided into
- Bakery and Confectionery Products
- Snacks
- Direct Eating
- Other
There are 15 Chapters to deeply display the global Ancient Grain market.
Chapter 1, to describe Ancient Grain Introduction, product scope, market overview, market opportunities, market risk, market driving force;
Chapter 2, to analyze the top manufacturers of Ancient Grain, with sales, revenue, and price of Ancient Grain, in 2016 and 2017;
Chapter 3, to display the competitive situation among the top manufacturers, with sales, revenue and market share in 2016 and 2017;
Chapter 4, to show the global market by regions, with sales, revenue and market share of Ancient Grain, for each region, from 2013 to 2018;
Chapter 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, to analyze the market by countries, by type, by application and by manufacturers, with sales, revenue and market share by key countries in these regions;
Chapter 10 and 11, to show the market by type and application, with sales market share and growth rate by type, application, from 2013 to 2018;
Chapter 12, Ancient Grain market forecast, by regions, type and application, with sales and revenue, from 2018 to 2023;
Chapter 13, 14 and 15, to describe Ancient Grain sales channel, distributors, traders, dealers, Research Findings and Conclusion, appendix and data source


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That's a little how it feels reading Robert Lipsyte's newest novel, Raiders Night, a brutal, hard-hitting portrait of high school athletics and the desensitization that occurs among varsity football players in a world where victory is all that matters.
Lipsyte, the author of such classic YA novels as One Fat Summer, The Contender, The Brave, and The Chief, is a master of nuance and dramatic tension, and in Raiders Night he portrays in frank, crisp, unadorned prose the moral ambiguities of a high school football star's life in chilling detail.
Take a look at this passage from early in the book when Matt Rydek, co-captain of Nearmont High's football team and the focal point of the story, arrives at a party held as the season is about to begin:
Matt floated into the party a step behind Brody, who opened holes in the crowd with his smile. Brody reached out for guys to tap fists and girls to feel up. Ever since he was in PeeWee, All-Brody had acted like he was walking on a red carpet, but nobody ever seemed to mind. He could say anything to anybody. Guys trusted him in the huddle and girls couldn't keep their hands off him. He had left the football in the car. He was looking to score tonight.That sense of floating comes not only from Matt's sense of himself as above the crowd--the victorious football hero carried on the shoulders of adoring fans--but from the pain pills (Vicodin) that he takes, along with steroids, to maintain his place in the stratosphere of high-school "gods."
Here's the next paragraph, as Matt makes his way into the party:
The beer and Vic buzz carried Matt over the upturned faces. "Yo, Matt... Lookin' good, my man... Where's Amanda?...Ready for hell, hoss?" He felt the words more than heard them, like hundreds of fingers plucking at him. Good thing Brody's driving tonight. Matt grinned back at people, winked, tapped a few fists, squeezed a few soft arms that came out of the crowd to encircle him like snakes and then fell away, brushing the length of his body. He smelled perfume and armpits. He waved back at Pete, in a corner with Lisa. They talked about everything. Pathetic, Matt thought, then wondered what it would be like to have someone you could really talk to.In these early passages Lipsyte shows readers the temptations of a world where the gods can have anything they want and raises the story's central question: will Matt ever emerge from this drug-induced haze, step off his pedestal, and actually see the corrupted world that he inhabits... and that he has taken a part in creating? In other words, will Matt come to his senses before it's too late and someone gets hurt... or worse?
But it's a challenge for Matt to wake up. That's because waking from this dream-like state may mean losing everything people tell him he wants in life: the adulation of the crowd; the adoration of the girls; the chance to play Division I college football at a powerhouse like Michigan; maybe even turn pro. These dreams aren't his dreams, yet Matt's not able to walk away from them to follow his own dreams. That's because he still hasn't confronted the personal--and emotional--price that he must pay to achieve such dreams.
Long ago Matt gave up his own dream of playing baseball to placate his father, whose dreams of glory as a former Ryder football player remain unfulfilled. Now Matt's not just a member of the team, he's one of the team's leaders... and he believes (or thinks he believes) that loyalty to the team is an unbreakable commandment, just as he believes it's necessary to win in order to receive a highly touted offer from a Division I school.
On some level that he's not yet aware of... but which he gradually becomes aware of over the course of the story... Matt knows that attaining and holding onto power through corrupt means may cost him and his friends their souls. But it's only after one of his teammates is abused during a team pre-season training camp ritual, and Matt does nothing to stop it before the ritual gets out of hand, that his growth as a character begins.
At this point, early on in the story, he's still in a fog, his moral compass essentially numb. He is unable to see the truth or to stand up against the corruptness of the system, a system which he and his friends have come to enjoy because of the privileges that it entitles them to as football heroes. And the question persists as the plot unfolds: will Matt ever find the true courage to be himself and to stand up for what he knows, on the most basic human level, is right?
Here's how Matt explains what has to happen to the player who suffered the abuse... and which the team is covering up for fear that news of it would destroy the team's chances to finish the season and go all the way to the championship final. The boys–Matt and Chris–have been given tickets to a Yankee game and are driven in a limo to the stadium as part of an unspoken bribe to keep them quiet about the incident. On their way home after the game, they have this conversation:
Chris nodded mechanically. Matt turned on the mute until the driver pulled into the park-and-ride off the highway where Dorman had left his car. As soon as the coach was out of the limo, Chris opened the minibar and grabbed three little bottles. He flipped one to Matt.Here, Matt is still numbing himself, drinking to flee from his responsibility as the team's co-captain and from his growing self-awareness that the longer he remains silent about the abuse that he witnessed, the more difficult it will be for him to live with himself.
"You buy that defense shit?" Chris cracked a bottle open and sucked it right down.
"Whatever it takes." Matt was tired.
"What does that mean?" He cracked the second bottle.
Matt wondered if he was supposed to stop him from drinking it. "Look, Chris, you got to get past the past, pay the price. You want to play?"
"You don't understand."
Should I say I do, that I know about your crazy mother, that you've got to make a choice if you don't want to wreck the team? Suck it up. We all do.
"We all have problems."
"What's yours?" said Chris. It sounded more like a question than a challenge.
"Got all night?"
That seemed to satisfy him. "You trust Koslo?"
"What'd he want?"
Chris's face was twisted. "I can't tell you."
The limo pulled up in front of small house on a quiet old street. Chris drained the second bottle and dropped it on the floor. He got out without saying good night.
Matt drank his little bottle.
Again and again, Matt turns away from helping Chris until the plot reaches its climax, and Chris seeks revenge for the act of abuse that the team members forced upon him. No longer can Matt stand idly by, a passive observer, waiting for someone else to act. Yet even this act (which others perceive as heroic) fails to cleanse his soul... because he knows that he could--and should--have done something sooner to prevent Chris from seeking revenge.
Here's how Lipsyte describes Matt feeling afterward:
He was a hero, and it felt bitter and wrong. Kids honked and waved on the drive to school. It took him almost fifteen minutes to make his way from the Super Senior parking lot to the big front doors, usually a two-minute walk. Kids wanted to shake his hand, talk to him, touch him; one jerk actually wanted him to autograph his photo on the front page of the local paper. It was his football picture. He pushed past the kid. In the lobby, teachers and staff applauded when they saw him. Mandy ran over and threw her arms around his neck. Cameras flashed.How will Matt redeem his soul?
You saved our lives." She whispered into his ear, "I love you, Matt."
It felt phony, dirty. He unpeeled her and trotted to homeroom.
In the thirty pages remaining, the fog lifts, and the boundaries of land and water become clear again as Matt must choose between the team's present needs and his own future.
His compass, numb for so long, begins to point north, and the reader, nearly overwhelmed with grief and sadness for all that's happened in this story, can't help but root for Matt, hoping he will choose to do the right thing ... and finally emerge from the fog.
For more information about Robert Lipsyte, check out his website at http://www.robertlipsyte.com/


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"If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands…"
The idea for this blog came from my nine month old daughter whose favourite toy at the moment plays that tune every time she taps it. This tune is now a permanent fixture in my brain so when I read Richard Branson's recent post on LinkedIn stating happiness is the key measurement to success, I couldn't help but wonder how a little bit of happiness could affect the way we do business.
Sure, happy engaged employees make for a productive work force, but how can we as employees give back to the business to help keep the happiness wheel in motion?
As a resident "pom" in Australia I keep a keen eye on the UK and European markets. I am also part of VMA's Asia Pacific team so keep abreast of what is happening there too. Operating in a niche market like communications as a truly global business is exciting for VMA Group. Having the opportunity to be part of that success makes me happy. Working with a talented team who are passionate experts in their field of recruitment also makes me happy.
Crossing the Harbour Bridge and seeing the Sydney Opera House on my way to work makes me happy. Small but steady UK economic growth makes me happy, (I know, we are not quite back to where we are pre-crash, but it's trending upward) and that should make everyone happy.
I am happy at work; on a daily basis I meet some fantastic communication professionals, ultimately though I derive the greatest happiness from being able to assist them with their next career steps.
What makes you happiest in life?
Bringing some of this positive cheer into your workplace, it might result in rewards coming back in monetary value after all.
Ali Moores
Senior Consultant
VMA Group, Asia-Pacific
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…2017 result speculations to determine fortune this week
By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor
AT the backdrop of a heart-warming projections by a reputable institutional analyst, investors' bear bandwagon appeared too strong on the stock of First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Plc (FBNH).
The stock, which has been one of the best performing in the past one year, succumbed to a market rebalancing last week posting 11.8% decline so far in February. In deed against the peak performance this year at N14.75 the closing price last Friday at N12.30 shows a 16.6 % regress. It had gotten to a peak loss position of 21.7% mid last week before a recovery on Thursday.
But the stock, riding on the last month's bull bandwagon, had posted one of the most impressive returns so far this year with investors coasting home on 58.7 % capital appreciation in January alone.
By early this month market sentiment, which principally, drove the bear run, had waned leading to significant retreats in many stocks including FBNH.
However, analysts at ARM Investment Ltd, a Lagos based investment banking firm, have turned a positive flip side to the stock valuation and possible pricing module for the foremost financial establishment. Analysts at the firm have posited that following the dramatic share price decline FBNH looks increasingly attractive underpinned by improving asset quality and above par core banking metrics.
Operational efficiency
They see further potential upside from lower provisioning, resilience in Net Interest Margin (NIM), operational efficiency and possible streamlining of branches.
Consequently, they estimate full year 2017 (FY '17E) earnings per share (EPS) of N1.72 as against N1.28 recorded in its nine-month 2017 financials.
The actual result is expected to be announced any moment from this week.
FBNH's records
Over the last 11 quarters, the bank booked N442 billion on loan loss provision stemming from deteriorating loan quality with Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio and Cost of Risk (CoR) at 25% and 10.8% respectively as at FY 2016 as against 18.1% and 6.1% in FY 2015.
ARM says much of the provisioning stemmed from concerns on its exposures to Oil & Gas, ICT and Manufacturing sectors with Atlantic Energy, 9mobile, Oando, amongst others posing specific risk to loan quality.
However, over the first nine-months of 2017, asset quality has recovered with NPL and cost of risk declining to 20% and 6.4% respectively.
ARM says much of the improvement has come from the downstream oil and gas sector where NPL concentration declined to 11% in 9M 17 from 35% in FY 16.
The bank had achieved noteworthy progress with regards to the remediation of its two largest delinquent assets in the subsector. The Management had also noted that it has restructured the credit facility and received cash flow required to make interest payments over 2017. Consequently, the bank reclassified the assets as performing in the third quarter. Analysts' positions
Against these backdrop the analysts at ARM stated: "Going forward, we expect to see sizable improvement from its upstream Oil and Gas (O&G) exposure which currently constitutes 43% of NPL as at 9M 17. Given the recovery in crude oil production and higher crude oil prices, we expect upstream O&G NPL to moderate to 30% in FY 18.
"Atlantic Energy loan, of N140 billion, is expected to remain the major NPL in its upstream Oil &Gas books. On that front, though management is optimistic on a possible resolution even as assets (8 oil fields) remains productive, government delays has informed our cautious view on NPLs reclassification.
"Furthermore, we expect the collateral of dragging downstream assets to be disposed, which supports further contraction in downstream NPLs.
"Elsewhere on 9mobile and Oando, the resolution of 9mobile's debt is progressing well. The infrastructure of the business is quite modern being the last of the licensed Telcos with significant interest from a number of investors.
"In addition, the business has not significantly lost customers and its revenue remains very strong. We expect conclusion of sale by YE 2018. Oando is essentially an ownership dispute. The operational activities of the business have not been curtailed by any means.
"Similarly, we do not expect any significant impact on Oando's capacity to meet its obligations. Notwithstanding, FBNH's exposure to 9mobile and Oando is relatively low at 1.25% and 0.05% of the bank's loan book respectively.
"While the prospect of reclassifying NPLs to performing loans guides to a possibility for write-backs, we note concerns on exposure to manufacturing, trade, and real estate.
"Excluding asset quality concerns, FBNH core banking metrics remain above peer average with key metrics pointing to sustained momentum. Central to core performance is the robust contribution of higher asset yields to interest income and lower funding cost to expansion in Net Interest Margins (NIMs).
"On asset yields, despite our expectation of a 200bps decline in yields on investment securities, the largely sticky nature of interest rate on loan books should moderate the impact of a lower yield environment. "Accordingly, we forecast asset yields of 15% for 2017E and 2018F, and an average of 14.8% for the period 2019F-2021F. Overall, we forecast NIMs of 10.7% for 2017E and 2018F. "
ARM analysts say Management's aim here is to protect NIMs, leveraging on its low-cost funding structure even as it remains focused on optimizing income from interest earning assets while further driving increased non-interest income contribution. On the latter, they added, Management noted that the bank has 13 million active customer accounts with at least 80% of the customer induced transactions done on its digital platform.
FBN has at least 35% of all electronic traffic in Nigeria either by count or value on the Interswitch platform and remains the only bank to process over 100million transactions per month on the Interswitch platform multiple times. The bank is currently setting up a digital lab to further drive innovative solutions.
Operational efficiency
Operational efficiency at FBN has been upbeat with Cost to Income ratio (CIR) in 9M 2017 of 53.4% lower than its 5-year average (excluding 2016 where FX-induced income drove CIR lower to 47%).
ARM stated further: "We now estimate FY 17E OPEX (Operating Expenditure) of N230 billion as against the nine-month 2017 actual of N175 billion. Further out, we forecast a 3% average growth in OPEX over 2018F – 2021F.
"The foregoing, alongside our gross earnings forecast guides to relatively flattish CIR over our forecast period. To note, management guides to a possible review of some branches as the bank is currently piloting the agency banking model.
"In summary, with a focus on leveraging lower funding cost, operational efficiency, adequate capital buffer, no plans to grow risky assets, and lower loan-loss provisioning, downside risk to 2018 earnings now seems moderated than was earlier expected.
"Overall, we forecast 2018F EPS of N3.18 (+85% Year-on-Year) and DPS (Dividend Per Share) of N1.43. Furthermore, at current pricing, its 2017E dividend translates to dividend yield of 6.4%.
"Our FVE of N16.69 translates to a 32% upside from current pricing. Consequently, we rate the stock a 'STRONG BUY', reflecting attractive valuation and a view that fundamentals will improve going forward.


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We went to see the fireworks on Friday night. They were spectacular! Sebastian liked the lights, but the noise was a bit too much for him.
He threw up in the middle of the night and had a diarrhea on Saturday. He was better on Sunday but not eating much, and very weak. I decided to keep him home today and it was a good decision because his diarrhea came back. Now I am stumped again. Is it a flu? Is it something more serious? So for now I keep him hydrated, watch , and hope he will get better.
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BELLE GLADE — The 38th annual Glades Festival of Afro Arts was held on Saturday, March 18, at the Lake Shore Park in Belle Glade. This year's festival kicked off with a parade where Lake Shore Middle School band, Glades Central High School band, local sororities and fraternities and their youth groups, mathletes from the local elementary schools, city and school district officials were showcased.
The festival brought its second Mathletics Vocabulary Competition. This event was organized by LaWanda Harper, Glades Region Math Specialist and Math Coaches from elementary schools (Stephanie McCatty, Sanquetta Cowan, Jessica Michno, Rochelle Gailbrath, Quesona Peterson) which culminated a year long study and test of students math vocabulary.
Each elementary school was represented by three students in second through fifth grades. The entertainment highlights included the Young Choir of the Glades, Belle Voce Middle School Community Choir, Motown Magic, MAC G and Liberty & Favor live band. The planning committee would like to thank the City of Belle Glade, PBSO, School District of Palm Beach County Glades Region and H.E. Hill Foundation for their continued support.


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The leavers from Year 4
Jasper with his buddies from year 5
Hannah's wonderful speech language therapist, Florence.
Jasper with his mates playing quiddich in Our back yard at his leavers sleepover.
Our goodbye BBQ with some of our lovely friends we have made.
Penelope's lovely group of friends who came for a sleepover.
Goodbye dinner for us and housewarming dinner for our friends Jackie and Felix and family.
Off to the Tour de France with the Patreane's and Caleb Wilson - such a fab day. The drive home was pretty bad though due to the tour traffic. We ended up going off the main road and winding up over the hills and the two and a half hour journey ended up being four hours.
Afternoon snacks at Rozenn and Mary's house to say goodbye to the Hicks who have gone back to the States.
James' replacement in Toulouse is Mark Wilson. He and his family, who are good friends of ours from Christchurch, arrived at the end of June. Jasper has really enjoyed having Noah here and they have really enjoyed catching up. We will look forward to hearing all about their French adventures when they come home in a year or so.
Our second last day in Toulouse and a chance to say goodbye to CJ, Cyrus Alexia, and Alivia from Church.
We sold our car to Bob (who is also in Toulouse to replace James) and as he lives right in the centre of Toulouse we all decided to have one last trip in. We finished our French adventure with one last ice cream from our favourite gelato shop in Capitole.
We have had a very busy few weeks but it was so lovely to be able to say goodbye to all the special people that made our two years in Toulouse such a special time.
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|Hindu groups have said the two child policy should be imposed as
there are limited resources
KERALA :- Kerala is a really good case study to know about as it is an anomally to the general pattern between population and development indicators in LDC's/MDC's and it also demonstrates the spatial differences within countries themselves.
- Kerala is India's longest lived, healthiest, most gender-equitable and most literate region with one of the best education systems. The state's basic human development indices are roughly equivalent to those in the developed world and the state is substantially more environmentally sustainable than many of the countries in Europe and North America. A survey conducted in 2005 also concluded that Kerala was the least corrupt state in India. Although Kerala is a poor state with a GDP of around $11000, it has very good demographic indicators........
- WHY? 90% of the people own the land they live on, and each family can only have a maximum of 8 hectares. In 1957 a communist government was elected to power and fair price shops and ration cards were introduced to ensure that everyone could afford to eat. This government has a strong commitment to female education and a participatory democracy in which; every 10 years, 10% of the population are invited to meeting to express their views and help make decisions on how to take Kerala forward.
So, what is happening in Kerala at the moment that is so interesting. Well, several Christian parishes, Catholics and Muslim groups in this developed state have started to offer incentives to couples who have more children, with one church reportedly offering 10,000 rupees ($200) for a couple's fifth child. Now in a country with a huge population that is only projected to continue to grow, passing that of China's by 2030 whilst having massive problems with water security which are only likely to worsen as a result of global climate change and with sea level threatening to displace millions; to me this seems like a really strange idea - trust me after spending 10 minutes in an Indian city you will fully appreciate why the last thing this country needs is more people!
The move by local churches comes after a report submitted to Kerala's chief minister proposed imposing a strict two-child policy. So, why excatly are the churches feeling the need to encourage couples to have more children? Some feel it is because the church groups are concerned about the dwindling numbers of Christians in the region; with the lastest censensus showing numbers are in steady decline and risk slipping below 18%. This is probably not really an excuse to pay people to have more children in a country that greatly struggles to provide for its already huge population. If you think back to when we learnt about population policies, you will probably remember all the disadvantages and negatives of the Chinese 'one child policy and many of the same opinions are being aired in Kerala by religious groups, prominetly the view that it is solely a personal decision on how many children a couple should have and consequently the church feels that any finanical punishments placed on couples for having more than two children should not prevent them from doing so and that the ruling encroaches upon the right to religious freedom. These rewards have not be announced by the church statewide yet but many individual parishes are choosing to other incentives in some form, including free treatment and the parish run hospitals.
Although to many families these incentives will look rather appealing the punishments recently recommended by the panel for the Commission of Rights and Welfare of Women and Children, which include 3 months in prision or a 10,000 rupee fine for any father expecting his third child, are probably harsh enough to put many off.
The Hindu United Front, who strongly support the introduction of this policy, believe that "the two-child norm should be strictly enforced in India as we have limited resources to share among us"and they are definetly right about the country having limited resources when considering its population size!
Let me know what you think! Should a population policy be enforced in India? Does its forever increasing population help or hinder its development?


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A polygamist who tortured, starved, imprisoned and beat his wives and children for decades was sentenced to seven life terms in prison Friday by a judge who said the man's "reign of terror" warranted the harshest punishment available.
Mansa Musa Muhummed, 55, spoke before sentencing and denied ever mistreating his three wives and 19 children.
"I never tortured anyone," he told Riverside County Superior Court Judge F. Paul Dickerson III. "I don't know where that came from."
The judge dismissed his comments. "Mr. Muhummed showed no remorse and accepted no responsibility for his twisted behavior, and the court is sending the strongest message possible," he said.
Family members filled the back row of the courtroom, some of the women wearing colorful head scarves.
"I'm very afraid of him. I really don't want him to get out of jail at all," his daughter Sharon Boddie, 28, told the judge. "Please, Your Honor, don't show him any mercy because he never showed any mercy to his kids."


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> Impressive warehouse with first floor office
> Building area: 390 sqm approx
> Flexible sublease arrangement. Long and short term available
> Fully self-contained first floor office
> High clearance warehouse with direct street RSD access
> Ample storage and car parking area
> Zoning: Industrial 1
> Positioned in rapidly evolving commercial precinct
> The immediate area boasts a diverse mix of commercial occupants including IKEA, Kmart, Fitness First & Coles Supermarket
Located just off Victoria Street, a stone's throw from Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre and tram accessibility, on the doorstep of the CBD.
The property is ideally located on the eastern side of Duke Street, between Burnley and Church Streets. It is strategically positioned close to major arterials including Burnley Street, Church Street and Victoria Street.
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Dawn is one of a row of look-out cottages, built in the 1930s to watch for danger across the North Sea. The houses are now a mix of holiday lets and residential homes, and there are camping pitches dotted about as well. Everyone is really friendly here, people have been visiting the area for decades and love to stop and chat. It is at the end of a single track private road, there is no through traffic or nearby public roads so it is perfectly peaceful and quiet. There is a clubhouse/pub a few minutes walk away, which is dog-friendly and serves meals/has live entertainment (open March - October), and a grocery shop/small play park. It is a fun environment for children, as there are play areas where children on holiday make friends. There is an indoor swimming pool a ten minute walk away open March-Oct (£4 a swim).
Hemsby's main amusement centre is a fifteen minute stroll along the valley/beach or along a footpath - there are bars and food places/arcades open all year, although in the late autumn/winter months it is much quieter. The Lacon Arms allows dogs in the bar, and has a very well priced eat-all-you-can carvery. Winterton-on-Sea is a thirty minute walk in the opposite direction, the Fisherman's Return is a lovely dog-friendly pub which serves yummy desserts, there is a beachside cafe and bird-spotters love going here. A fifteen minute car drive will take you to Horsey Beach, famous for its protected seal colony, where you can watch seals and their pups on the beach from around November to Feb. Great Yarmouth is a 7 mile drive. with its amusements and retro shopping arcades, Sea Life centre, Leisure centre and pool, roller skating rink and the Fun fair. Don't forget the snail ride from when you were a child - it's still there!!
The property is a detached bungalow set inside a fully enclosed and gated garden, laid to lawn with a patio area and lots of nice plants/trees. The sea is visible from the front of the property, and is a few minutes walk across a grassy valley. It's so close that you can easily make out seals bobbing about on the surface of the sea from the sitting room windows. Dawn was derelict last autumn (2015) and we have spent more than a year renovating her, right down to replacing the foundations, the walls and roof. The only original things that remain from the original building are the Edwardian doors and handles, which we really liked, the retro sliding door into the bathroom, and the chimney. We have removed the fireplace as it leaked smoke everywhere and have had a log burner fitted. There are eco-heaters in all the rooms except the conservatory which has an electric logburner. The bathroom has a bath with overhead power-shower and has been fully tiled. The kitchen has a dishwasher, tall fridge/freezer and plenty of cupboard space. The bedrooms have large wardrobes and dressing tables, a double bed in one and two singles in the other, both with memory foam toppers; both have fully HD LED 32 inch smart tvs with wifi and a sea view. The lounge has a 50 inch fully HD with wifi and a dvd player, a powerful logburner which heats the whole house, 2 large reclining sofas and 2 armchairs, a dresser full of board games, toys, colouring things, books and dvds. Dawn has free unlimited super-fast fibre broadband - (Superfast for Norfolk!). The dining room has a table/4 chairs and enough space to fit the 2 kids-size cube beds we have bought in case a family of 6 would like to stay – these could go I any room and each fit a child up to around 12. The dining room leads into a conservatory with reclining sofa/chair, table – great for board games on a sunny evening.
The garden is fully enclosed with 3 foot 6 tall fences at front and rear and 6 foot fences at sides, secure closing gates and a driveway for one car. Additional cars may be parked on the road. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, it is well-tended, we have a sundial patio with table/chairs/parasol/BBQ, and comfy deckchairs are stored away in an outside container. There is an outside laundry building with washing machine and dryer.
We have planned Dawn with our dogs in mind - so the floors are all either tiled or have super tough wooden and laminate floors. Our dogs love lazing in the sun in the garden and running on the beach, they love seal-spotting and swimming in the sea.
Dawn is available all year round, Mon-Fri/ Fri-Mon or Fri-Fri.
There is a £100 refundable damages deposit payable when booking Dawn. Sleeps 4 plus 2 small beds for children (4-12 years)


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30 players competed in the Fall Open and Scholastic at St. Francis of Assisi in Saint Albans. The Open Section was won by Sam Timmons with 2.5/3, while the Scholastic Section was won by Natasha Rousseau with 4/4.
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Concord Southern Open
12 players competed in the Concord Southern Open on November 18, 2017 in Beaver. Mike Baker won the event with 3.5/4, with Sam Timmons and Dave Hundley just behind at 3.
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We've been in recessions before. Do you know which one is the worst? Well of course it is this one. But why is this one the worst? Because it's the only one where the future is uncertain.
You see, all of the other recessions that we have experienced in our lifetimes don't look bad now. However, think back to how you felt in the middle of them. With rising interest rates or oil prices or inflation or any combination of these. When asked the same question, during these "other" recessions, everyone said that the worst one they'd ever experienced was the one they were in at the moment. But when we reflect back, they don't seem so bad.
20% of economics are driven by reality. The other 80% is driven by perception. So, when we're asked to cut our salaries, our benefits, take time off without pay, etc., it is only based on the perception of these organizations of what will be - not what will actually occur. They don't know. The future is unknown.
It is our attitude that will bring us the quickest change - to help us to move on. I'm tired of this recession - aren't you?
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Ecologists claim Australia is a global top-ten deforesterWhen you think of devastating deforestation and extinction you usually think of the Amazon, Borneo and the Congo. But eastern Australia ranks alongside these in the top 10 of the world's major deforestation fronts – the only one in a developed nation. Most of the clearing is happening in Queensland, and it is accelerating.
Only last year a group of leading ecologists voiced their alarm at new data which showed the clearing of 296,000 hectares of forest in 2013-14. This was three times higher than in 2008-09, kicking Australia up the list as one of the world's forest-clearing pariahs. At the 2016 Society for Conservation Biology Conference, a Scientists' Declaration was signed by hundreds of scientists, expressing concern at these clearing rates.
But the latest snapshot, Queensland's Department of Science report on land cover change published last month, showed a staggering 395,000ha of clearing for 2015-16: a 133% increase on 2014-15. As far as we can tell this rate of increased clearing is unmatched anywhere else on the globe.
Strong vegetation management laws enacted in Queensland – the Vegetation Management Act 1999 – achieved dramatic reductions in forest and woodland loss. But the subsequent Liberal National state government, elected in 2012, overturned these protections.
The current government, elected in 2015, has tried and failed to reinstate the protections. In response, "panic clearing" caused clearing rates to shoot up, in anticipation that the state election will deliver a government that will reintroduce the much-needed protection of forests.
The Queensland Parliament is now in caretaker mode ahead of the November 25 election. The Queensland Labor Party has pledged to reinstate laws to prevent wholesale clearing, while the LNP opposition has vowed to retain current clearing rates.
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Realm of the Six Gods
The Pantheon of the Six Gods
The Pantheon of the Six Gods holds all the races in equal standing, for if the Six Gods equally created them, who are they to argue? Though they do not hold all religions to be equal, and High Priests in Tal Clo are quick to squash any religion that appears to be too popular and could threaten their power.
The Sidhe Orthodoxy
The Sidhe Orthodoxy is a branch of the Pantheon of the Six Gods that puts a heavier weight on Corellon. He is referred to as the God in Three. His faces being Corellon, the lead and god of magic, Lloth, his shadow and the god of darkness, and Melora, the god of peace. Or the Sky, The Earth, and the Sea respectively.
The Church of Dark Matter
Standing behind the University of High Knowledge, funding it and helping it rise to power so quickly, are the mysterious Sisters of Dark Matter. An orthodoxy of the Pantheon of the Six Gods, the followers of Dark Matter use science to validate religion. For many years they stayed in the shadows, but with the recent silence of the Gods has brought a renewed interest in the Othordoxy.
Followers of the Raven Queen
Also known as Raven Cloaks they are religiously fanatical thieves and assassins that believe in upholding the balance of Black and White. They steal from the poor and give to the rich. They run a huge operation out of the Neverending Mile and Remander. They solely worship their god the Raven Queen, and above all they make sure to keep the balance of Life and Death. Undead and those who seek eternal life are their greatest enemies. Humans and Gnomes can often follow this group, but Sidhe never do.
Believers of the One Sole Truth
A fledgling religion that is gaining enough traction that it's starting to draw the ire of the High Priests of the Pantheon of the Six Gods. They believe that a single word created the whole universe and hold the power of words as holy. They are starting to become persecuted in the streets, especially in Citadel. Humans and Seelie Sidhe and Vaeldin Drow are most likely to believe in the power of words.
The belief system that existed before the Pantheon of the Six Gods took control. It's thousands of years old, and is practiced by almost no one except old men and non conformists. They have a huge polytheistic system with a god for just about everything.
Law of the Astral Shards
Followers of the Law of the Astral Shards believe that all life came from the Astral Plane and it is everyone's goal in life to reach the Astral Plane again. Followers of this are oft considered crazy hippies and are easily identifiable by the uncut gems they wear.
Followers of the Feral Gods
Mostly Gnolls, Goblins and Kobolds. Blood thirsty monsters more akin to demons than gods rule these tribes. Most other religions try to eradicate them.
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Kolkata: Justice Arun Kumar Mishra took over as the new Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court on Friday.
West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan administered the oath of office to Justice Mishra, who was earlier the Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was present during the function at the Chief Justice`s court room. The function was also attended by Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee, Leader of Opposition Suryakanta Mishra, state Finance Minister Amit Mitra and Law Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya.
Justice Mishra in his address said he would strive to ensure speedy disposal of cases to reduce pendency.
He said that 3.6 lakh cases were pending before the High Court and over 26 lakhs in the lower courts in West Bengal.
"I will strive to ensure speedy disposal of cases to bring down the number of cases pending before the courts," the Chief Justice said.
"My endeavour will be to work tirelessly for the interest of common men. I will leave no stone unturned to ensure justice to the people," he said.
Justice Mishra called on the Bar to ensure speedy and inexpensive justice to the people.


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Fingerstyle Ukulele - A Method & Songbook For Fingerpicking Backup & Solos by Fred Sokolow
English | January 1, 2013 | ISBN: 1458423115 | EPUB | 80 pages | 47.6 MB
English | January 1, 2013 | ISBN: 1458423115 | EPUB | 80 pages | 47.6 MB
If you want to take your ukulele playing to the next level, you need to start using your fingers! The sample songs and patterns found in this book with online audio access will get you started both playing solos and accompaniment fingerstyle. You will learn how to use your picking-hand fingers and thumb to play chord melody solos on the ukulele, mixing chords and single notes like a pianist or a guitarist. You will also learn fingerpicking accompaniment patterns for a variety of textures and rhythmic grooves. Because fingerstyle playing works for all genres, folk, jazz, blues and country songs are included in this collection!
Songs include: After You've Gone * Aloha Oe * Amazing Grace * C.C. Rider * I Ride an Old Paint * The Red River Valley * St. Louis Blues * Take Me Out to the Ball Game * The Wabash Cannon Ball * Will the Circle Be Unbroken * and more.


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If you've read What I've Done then you're already well aware of what a giant Jack Johnson fan I am. It never hurts that he lives in my favorite vacation spot of all time, either. If you don't really know Jack's music, I suggest you give this easy going tune a listen. The visual of the video is just as pleasing. I dare you to listen and not tap your toe or find yourself whistling...
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Jack Johnson - "I Got You" Music Video
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- Sheena-kay Graham said...
Saw it on Vh1. It's a nice song.
- July 24, 2013 at 9:01 AM
- Cathrina Constantine said...
I love Jack Johnson. We just listened to his CD 2 nights ago.
- July 29, 2013 at 4:13 PM
- Jen Naumann said...
The day I posted this I got front row tickets to see him in October. CANNOT WAIT - he's my favorite! :)
- July 31, 2013 at 12:02 PM


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Trust me, I tried hard not to write this article…not to say anything about Baby Mamas because I know most of you will immediately link it to that young chap who has been crying foul about how one older woman tricked him into bed, took out his rod and dipped it into her red sea till it brought forth a beautiful fish he doesn't wanna share with her. If you like, start connecting the dots, you are on your own. That's not exactly where I am going, my basic qualm today is why many ladies of today are being called 'Baby Mama'
First things first, who or what is a BABY MAMA?
Very simple; a MAMA that gives birth to a BABY. Isn't it? But then, it would mean all mothers are baby mamas. Rara ooo…there has to be something about it beyond just being the mother of a baby. Maybe we should ask the fathers.
It's becoming a trend among male celebrities, and we have to nip it in the bud as soon as possible, before every woman becomes nothing more than a baby machine to these guys. I will try not to mention any names.
Typically, we like to learn and borrow a lot from our counterparts from the west. It begun with a certain rich sportsman who got married very early; but after some years, things went awry with his wife and he lost virtually half his fortune to this woman. Another rich sportsman, many rich and influential people, as well as celebrities from different parts of the world fell victim of the same fate. And within a twinkle, divorce had become the order of the day! Why? Because it involved a lot of fortune, most of the time.
Come to Naija, divorce o jawo rara! (Divorce is not lucrative). But it's only a matter of time before women in Nigeria get wise and start collecting pension after every divorce. Trust Naija men…always ahead…they saw it coming, so they cooked up a masterstroke…BABY MAMA!
Shebi you want to come and born for them? So that you can be wifed…and typical of celeb marriages, it will crash as usual, then you will start asking for half of the fortune you did not work for? Hell NO!
Insurance is the best policy…and baby mama is the insurance policy.
You may sneak into his life and get pregnant for him, no problem. He will accept responsibility (after DNA of course) and accept you as the MAMA of the BABY…it never goes beyond that. YOU ARE NOT HIS WIFE!!! And what's more, he is ready to keep you that way for life, if possible.
But who's winning and losing?
The baby mama is well compensated (as evident in the recent story we read) and made comfortable. The monthly upkeep alone is almost a triple of what a hardworking professional earns in a month. But that's not hard for the super star to pay, as long as the money keeps coming in. No matter what he spends, it can't be equaled with what he stands to lose if the baby mama turns to wife, and she decides to get a divorce.
The super star has fame, money, and a baby, but he has to fend for his baby mama for as long as possible. The baby mama on the other hand has a baby for a super star, monthly upkeep for just being a mother, but will never be recognized as a wife.
Many ladies don't mind…afterall money comes first.
It's why many celebrities live without restraint, and the baby mamas are increasing daily.
One last thought: If male celebs are going for baby mamas, won't the over-aged female celebs catch the bug too and start scouting for baby PAPAs? #JustSaying
Please don't take it personal…we are just taking these issues on a LIGHTER NOTE.
Catchya next time.
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Friday, 6 December 2013
My Year in Pictures: The Up's & Downs of 2013....
WHAT A FULL-ON YEAR it's been, so many ups and downs, but I'm still alive and that's unexpected! Luckily I've got a sense of humour :) HERE'S TO 2014!!!
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You may have noticed different colors and a different blog design here because I moved my blog to Squarespace (SS) from Wordpress (WP).
Moving and new beginnings are awesome because they give me the chance to reflect and recharge -and that's how I feel now!
After months of analyzing which platform to use I decided to go with SS. There are a few reasons for this:
- It's simple, easy to use without the need of plugins.
- You don't need coding experience or hire a web designer.
- Because it has a drag and drop design feature, formatting a blog post it is fun. You can see what your post is going to look like on a mobile device or computers.
- Customer service is awesome.
- I actually enjoy writing more in SS.
But I am not against WordPress. I think it is a great platform and it has a giant capacity to do many things that I don't need. Let's just say it was a little overwhelming for me. Although I am not a programmer, I am comfortable with WP but SS is just easier and less time consuming for me.
So, if you are a photographer , designer or an artist and are thinking about moving your blog to a new platform, you many want to consider Squarespace.
I know this is still a work in progress and I may change a few things around but in the meantime, please feel at home and enjoy. I will grab a coffee and my knitting and relax !
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A place for samplers lovers to meet, chat, share our stitching and Scarlet Letter samplers, support each other and appreciate the reproductions and original designs of Marsha Parker
Sunday, 2 February 2014
Sarah Ann Downend
9 comments:
- Kevin said...
Oh Nicola, this one is a wonderful gift for your mother. I know she'll love this. I just may have to get this one for my mom as well. I love the colors, and I'm a sucker for these samplers with birds in them. That little advice column from the Singer Sewing Machine is hysterical!
- 2 February 2014 at 10:32
- Krista said...
A lovely tribute sampler. I think nowadays most of us make time for needlework first and then housework later!
- 2 February 2014 at 11:28
- Elizabeth said...
Nicola - your mum would be thrilled to receive this - what a wonderful gift. I love the advice lol!
- 2 February 2014 at 14:02
- Bethany said...
I am off to spend time with my mother, in February. I thank God every day, that I still have this time with her and I don't have to share.....
Oh.... How times have changed, but I still get my chores finished before I sit down.
- 2 February 2014 at 14:17
- Margaret said...
I love this one! Great idea for one's parent.
- 2 February 2014 at 15:16
- Escargopotte bordados said...
I lovely samplers ! Great idea !
- 2 February 2014 at 16:14
- donnacrafts said...
I really like that sampler. I never noticed it before.. That is to funny about keeping your hair done and lipstick on...shhh I always try to look nice for my husband, even when I am stitching, cleaning or cooking. I really am old fashioned.
- 2 February 2014 at 17:44
- Debbie Bauer said...
Oh my, this would be the perfect tribute to your mom! I always have my chores done or I could not concentrate. But as for looking good - I usually stitch in the evening after supper and a shower so... in my flannel pj's I only look warm and cozy.
- 2 February 2014 at 21:55
- Vera said...
Beautiful sampler -- love it. What funny advice from the "olden days." I'm with Krista -- making time for my stitching before the chores - lol.
- 3 February 2014 at 12:35