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Welcome to Upscale Consignment. Vintage Vogue is Marble Falls Premiere Women's Consignment Boutique. Where you can find the latest trends and top labels, like Double D, Ann Taylor, Chicos, & more. Remember Shop Cheap, Look Chic.
America has caught a little bit of Downton Abbey fever and Vintage Vogue is no exception. We love the show and why wouldn’t we? It takes us to an entirely different era when things were, not necessarily simpler, but just classier all around- including the fabulous attire.
I know I’ve often said to myself while watching the show, “Wow! I love what she’s wearing!” and perhaps you have felt the same way. But then again, that does not mean I’m going to be wearing beautiful evening gowns to dinner in my 2,500 square foot home. We live in different times and with different incomes but that doesn’t mean our fashion can not be influenced by such gorgeous attire in our day-to-day living.
Take for example the 20’s inspired blouse with these jeans. It’s definitely a fun way to incorporate a little “Downton” while out shopping on a Saturday or the next photo definitely makes a statement without being over the top. Trend spotters have been noticing how designers have let themselves be influenced by the craze and have now been incorporating vintage elements in their collections.
Let’s start off 2013 saving smart and let’s make a resolution to not make unresearched purchases because there is truly a time for everything under the sun as the wise King Solomon once said (including making certain purchases) .
Treading away from fashion and consignment for one day, let’s focus our attention to another love of ours and that is showing off our frugalness with great steals at retail locations. We all know what wonderful year round deals you can find at great consignment stores like Vintage Vogue but here’s a great list from Yahoo’s Financially Fit blog that I wanted to share with you.
The International Consumer Electronics show, the world’s largest consumer technology trade show, falls in January. Here, manufacturers introduce their newest products from flat screen TVs to mobile phones and cameras. With new tech products soon to flood the marketplace, retailers will discount older models and place them on super clearance in January, especially if holiday sales were disappointing. “You’ll find many high-end models at lower prices than you saw even on Black Friday,” notes Dan de Grandpre, Editor-in-Chief of DealNews.com. TVs, specifically, often see attractive pricing this month, as the Super Bowl draws near. “In January, electronics retailers tend to focus on the Super Bowl buyer. That means that high-end TVs – larger screens, with features like 3D – go on sale,” says de Grandpre.
If you’re in the market for an alternative ride like a motorcycle, boat or even a convertible, January is a good month to drive a bargain, as showrooms experience a huge slump this time of year. Salespeople are more likely willing to bargain. Check in with your local dealerships and ask about special offers.
Except for items specializing in winter sports, camping and outdoor stores often see a drop in sales during the cold winter months, according to historical sales data collected by DealNews.com. This means you’ll find low prices on things like tents, backpacks, and fishing gear.
January is also a great time to find deeply discounted bedding and linens, as some stores simply try to keep up with tradition. “White Sales” began in 1878 by Philadelphia department store owner John Wannamaker, who wanted to keep linen makers afloat during the slow, winter months.
Speaking of home improvement, January is also a savvy time to shop for a new home. According to the National Association of Realtors, January is one of the slowest months of the year for existing home sales, with more families buying homes in the late spring and summer, closer to the start of the new school year. Cold weather discourages pounding the pavement so with fewer buyers on the market, you have eager sellers and far fewer bidding wars.
While watching a “What Not to Wear” re-run the other day, I heard them say such a perfectly useful acronym and decided it was too good not to share.
The acronym is fairly simple and obvious but it’s such a good thing to keep in mind while shopping for clothing, especially while shopping by yourself when you don’t have access to a second opinion or the second opinion you do have around is not exactly trustworthy!
B: Body appropriate Does this item really flatter your body type? Think back to similar items you’ve purchased in the past, did it photograph well? Also, use the mirrors that allow you to see the back of you as well as the front and make sure you can sit and breathe comfortably in.
A: Age appropriate There’s no need to obsess over this one even though most of us do. It’s really a matter of comfort. Do you feel comfortable sporting this potential trend? If you do, it’s most likely age appropriate and when in doubt, do without!
E: Expense appropriate CPW (cost per wear) When making a decision, take into consideration the wear you will receive from the item AND what you currently have in your closet that you can coordinate with the new piece. For example, don’t be afraid to bite the bullet with your basic black skirt that you know you’ll wear until the threads fall apart, but think twice before buying anything that’s too expensive and flashy that will be very noticeable if worn frequently.
While I was out shopping this past weekend I fell in love with a hunter green Marc Jacobs leather purse. Hunter green? Yes, it’s a little unexpected but it was absolutely perfect!
Unfortunately, the beautiful purse was not on the shopping list but as I continued shopping, I noticed this hue was all over the place. It’s like when you buy a certain car and all of a sudden you start seeing just how many cars like that are on the road. I realized this was one hott trend for any wardrobe.
Hunter green is bold enough to be the predominant color in fun evening wear but also subdued enough to just add a sophisticated splash of color to any run of the mill outfit. So I am professing here and now my love for hunter green and hope this collage I put together helps others give green a chance.
It’s happened to us all before. You have an important party or event to attend and you simply don’t feel like going because you don’t feel you look your best. This usually is an issue when you’re meeting with people that haven’t seen you in some time or meeting someone where landing a good first impression is crucial. The experience itself can make any one selfconcious but add a bad haircut, an extra five pounds, or a lack of a stylish ensemble, and you have a recipe for a party pooper.
But there’s no need to avoid the party all together. We’ve come up with some great tips to turn around any to-be sour party moments.
1. Draw attention to your best features.
While you may be completely focused on your “bad” haircut, make others notice your beautiful statement earrings or smoky eye make up. Pin up shorter layers to help those features steal the show.
2. Wear comfortable clothes that fit your shape.
Yes, ideally we would have lost those extra five pounds by the party date, but unfortunately it’s not always possible. Instead of squeezing into a tight dress that might make others realize you’ve put on a little weight and make you feel self conscious all night, wear something that fits to the point where you feel comfortable and able to breathe. Usually comfort can turn in to confidence and confidence translates to beauty in others’ eyes.
Didn’t have time to run to the store for this season’s latest trend? Don’t stress. Run to your closet and find a classic look for the event your attending (something that you can’t pinpoint to a certain year). Now think of accesories that will help make the ensemble look more modern. If you don’t currently own any, run to favorite jewelry store already dressed and ask for a store associate to help you find something that will “pop”. As we all know, it’s much easier and quicker to shop for accesories than it is for a new outfit and being already dressed will help you see the “whole” picture.
We hope this blog has you soon feeling like a million bucks. Put these suggestions in to play and you’ll be ready to party in no time!
Some helpful points to consider when trying to save some money.
Vintage Vogue is officially accepting kid’s apparel! Exciting? We think so!
Our mini me’s need to be a great or even better reflection of us so they deserve the best. But the best doesn’t always have to cost like the best.
After all, the way kids grow nowadays..they’ll wear those brand name sneakers three, maybe four times? We also pride ourselves in great parenting, showing them morals and values that will make them capable adults. Why not show them to love the earth and recycle? There’s also a great lesson in being frugal and not viewing gently worn clothing as the plague that should be avoided at all costs.
There’s no doubt about it.. the art of consigning and shopping consignment is a useful habit that will stay with your children for years to come! Come by to Vintage Vogue today and bring your little one too to start teaching them just one more of your many valuable life lessons.

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welcome to upscale consignment. vintage vogue is marble falls premiere women's consignment boutique. where you can find the latest trends and top labels, like double d, ann taylor, chicos, & more. remember shop cheap, look chic.
america has caught a little bit of downton abbey fever and vintage vogue is no exception. we love the show and why wouldn’t we? it takes us to an entirely different era when things were, not necessarily simpler, but just classier all around- including the fabulous attire.
i know i’ve often said to myself while watching the show, “wow! i love what she’s wearing!” and perhaps you have felt the same way. but then again, that does not mean i’m going to be wearing beautiful evening gowns to dinner in my 2,500 square foot home. we live in different times and with different incomes but that doesn’t mean our fashion can not be influenced by such gorgeous attire in our day-to-day living.
take for example the 20’s inspired blouse with these jeans. it’s definitely a fun way to incorporate a little “downton” while out shopping on a saturday or the next photo definitely makes a statement without being over the top. trend spotters have been noticing how designers have let themselves be influenced by the craze and have now been incorporating vintage elements in their collections.
let’s start off 2013 saving smart and let’s make a resolution to not make unresearched purchases because there is truly a time for everything under the sun as the wise king solomon once said (including making certain purchases) .
treading away from fashion and consignment for one day, let’s focus our attention to another love of ours and that is showing off our frugalness with great steals at retail locations. we all know what wonderful year round deals you can find at great consignment stores like vintage vogue but here’s a great list from yahoo’s financially fit blog that i wanted to share with you.
the international consumer electronics show, the world’s largest consumer technology trade show, falls in january. here, manufacturers introduce their newest products from flat screen tvs to mobile phones and cameras. with new tech products soon to flood the marketplace, retailers will discount older models and place them on super clearance in january, especially if holiday sales were disappointing. “you’ll find many high-end models at lower prices than you saw even on black friday,” notes dan de grandpre, editor-in-chief of dealnews.com. tvs, specifically, often see attractive pricing this month, as the super bowl draws near. “in january, electronics retailers tend to focus on the super bowl buyer. that means that high-end tvs – larger screens, with features like 3d – go on sale,” says de grandpre.
if you’re in the market for an alternative ride like a motorcycle, boat or even a convertible, january is a good month to drive a bargain, as showrooms experience a huge slump this time of year. salespeople are more likely willing to bargain. check in with your local dealerships and ask about special offers.
except for items specializing in winter sports, camping and outdoor stores often see a drop in sales during the cold winter months, according to historical sales data collected by dealnews.com. this means you’ll find low prices on things like tents, backpacks, and fishing gear.
january is also a great time to find deeply discounted bedding and linens, as some stores simply try to keep up with tradition. “white sales” began in 1878 by philadelphia department store owner john wannamaker, who wanted to keep linen makers afloat during the slow, winter months.
speaking of home improvement, january is also a savvy time to shop for a new home. according to the national association of realtors, january is one of the slowest months of the year for existing home sales, with more families buying homes in the late spring and summer, closer to the start of the new school year. cold weather discourages pounding the pavement so with fewer buyers on the market, you have eager sellers and far fewer bidding wars.
while watching a “what not to wear” re-run the other day, i heard them say such a perfectly useful acronym and decided it was too good not to share.
the acronym is fairly simple and obvious but it’s such a good thing to keep in mind while shopping for clothing, especially while shopping by yourself when you don’t have access to a second opinion or the second opinion you do have around is not exactly trustworthy!
b: body appropriate does this item really flatter your body type? think back to similar items you’ve purchased in the past, did it photograph well? also, use the mirrors that allow you to see the back of you as well as the front and make sure you can sit and breathe comfortably in.
a: age appropriate there’s no need to obsess over this one even though most of us do. it’s really a matter of comfort. do you feel comfortable sporting this potential trend? if you do, it’s most likely age appropriate and when in doubt, do without!
e: expense appropriate cpw (cost per wear) when making a decision, take into consideration the wear you will receive from the item and what you currently have in your closet that you can coordinate with the new piece. for example, don’t be afraid to bite the bullet with your basic black skirt that you know you’ll wear until the threads fall apart, but think twice before buying anything that’s too expensive and flashy that will be very noticeable if worn frequently.
while i was out shopping this past weekend i fell in love with a hunter green marc jacobs leather purse. hunter green? yes, it’s a little unexpected but it was absolutely perfect!
unfortunately, the beautiful purse was not on the shopping list but as i continued shopping, i noticed this hue was all over the place. it’s like when you buy a certain car and all of a sudden you start seeing just how many cars like that are on the road. i realized this was one hott trend for any wardrobe.
hunter green is bold enough to be the predominant color in fun evening wear but also subdued enough to just add a sophisticated splash of color to any run of the mill outfit. so i am professing here and now my love for hunter green and hope this collage i put together helps others give green a chance.
it’s happened to us all before. you have an important party or event to attend and you simply don’t feel like going because you don’t feel you look your best. this usually is an issue when you’re meeting with people that haven’t seen you in some time or meeting someone where landing a good first impression is crucial. the experience itself can make any one selfconcious but add a bad haircut, an extra five pounds, or a lack of a stylish ensemble, and you have a recipe for a party pooper.
but there’s no need to avoid the party all together. we’ve come up with some great tips to turn around any to-be sour party moments.
1. draw attention to your best features.
while you may be completely focused on your “bad” haircut, make others notice your beautiful statement earrings or smoky eye make up. pin up shorter layers to help those features steal the show.
2. wear comfortable clothes that fit your shape.
yes, ideally we would have lost those extra five pounds by the party date, but unfortunately it’s not always possible. instead of squeezing into a tight dress that might make others realize you’ve put on a little weight and make you feel self conscious all night, wear something that fits to the point where you feel comfortable and able to breathe. usually comfort can turn in to confidence and confidence translates to beauty in others’ eyes.
didn’t have time to run to the store for this season’s latest trend? don’t stress. run to your closet and find a classic look for the event your attending (something that you can’t pinpoint to a certain year). now think of accesories that will help make the ensemble look more modern. if you don’t currently own any, run to favorite jewelry store already dressed and ask for a store associate to help you find something that will “pop”. as we all know, it’s much easier and quicker to shop for accesories than it is for a new outfit and being already dressed will help you see the “whole” picture.
we hope this blog has you soon feeling like a million bucks. put these suggestions in to play and you’ll be ready to party in no time!
some helpful points to consider when trying to save some money.
vintage vogue is officially accepting kid’s apparel! exciting? we think so!
our mini me’s need to be a great or even better reflection of us so they deserve the best. but the best doesn’t always have to cost like the best.
after all, the way kids grow nowadays..they’ll wear those brand name sneakers three, maybe four times? we also pride ourselves in great parenting, showing them morals and values that will make them capable adults. why not show them to love the earth and recycle? there’s also a great lesson in being frugal and not viewing gently worn clothing as the plague that should be avoided at all costs.
there’s no doubt about it.. the art of consigning and shopping consignment is a useful habit that will stay with your children for years to come! come by to vintage vogue today and bring your little one too to start teaching them just one more of your many valuable life lessons.


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It’s time to talk about one of my favorite things: coffee! I’ve lived in Boston for 4 years now and buy coffee … way too often. I have also spent a lot of time over the years working in coffee shops. Whether it’s blogging or grad school, working from home or writing fiction, I’ve done a lot of work in coffee shops. So I’m sharing my favorite coffee shops as well as those that have great reviews from a respectable source that I just haven’t been to yet. I’ve also left out the big chains like Starbucks. Happy coffee drinking!
As an FYI, I can’t consume dairy or soy, so my opinions are based on their coffee drinks with almond or coconut milk. As I also can’t eat gluten, corn, or egg, I can’t eat food that most of these places make. The excepts are oatmeal, and that’s about it.
Jaho (South End & Downtown)- This is easily my favorite coffee shop. They have multiple locations in Boston, as well as in Salem and even Tokyo. I go to their South End location a lot (because I live in the South End), and I’ve done a lot of work there over the years. It’s so cute, and I adore their vanilla almond milk lattes.
Thinking Cup (Boston Common, North End, & Back Bay) – The only bad thing about the Thinking Cup locations is that they’re so popular that it can be hard to find a table! Their vibe is so fun – the tables have old Boston newspapers under the glass – and they make delicious coffee.
Trident (Back Bay) – Me, using a blog post to bring attention to one of my favorite places in Boston? Trident is a bookstore that I adore, and they also have a café. You can check out their full menu here. I’ve whittled away many an hour in Trident, so make sure you stop by if you visit Boston.
Boston Common Coffee Company (Downtown, between West End and North End, & more) – I really enjoy this place. Their coffee and lattes are delicious, there’s lot of space, and they have lots of food (but again, I can’t eat most of it).
Pavement Coffeehouse (Allston, Berklee, BU, Fenway, Symphony, Brighton, Harvard Square, & Back Bay) – This is a place with good coffee but (at least the last time I was at the Newbury location) little seating space. This is another place where I prefer their lattes to their coffee.
Wired Puppy (Back Bay and Provincetown) – This cute little spot it tucked into Newbury St. I spent a lot of time in 2014 and got a lot of writing done here! The Newbury St. location has a little bit of seating right where the coffee bar is, etc., and then you walk further into the building and there’s basically a little room with a fair amount of space, but because it’s separated a bit from the front room, it’s quieter.
These are places that I haven’t been to yet, but they get good reviews, like from Boston Magazine. Most of these are on my list of places I want to try, but since I haven’t been there yet, I didn’t want to have them in the list above.
Gracenote Coffee (Financial District) – “Gracenote Boston is a standing espresso bar in Boston’s Leather District. Tucked in between Chinatown, South Station, and the Financial District, the shop’s location and flow makes for a convenient and consistent coffee service. We have sought to make a space and culture that people can trust as their daily coffee shop by placing equal priority on hospitality and quality coffee preparation” (x).
barisimo 364 (Cambridge, Arlington, Kendall Square, & Woburn) – “Our goal will continue to be transparent sourcing, roasting & brewing with attention to detail so that we can present consistently exceptional coffees. In order to fulfill that goal, we work to improve & master every step of the production chain: building long-term relationships with innovative coffee producers, bringing a deep understanding of our coffees to the roasting process, and pioneering the future of coffee brewing” (x).
1369 Coffee House (Inman Square & Central Square) – “From the beginning, we envisioned 1369 as more than just a place to get coffee. We offer the very best coffees and teas available. We strive to create a comfortable, inviting atmosphere and to be an integral part of the community. Many friendships, including several marriages, have developed at 1369. Several books and many theses have been written at our tables. We take pride in being a good neighbor and local gathering place. We are dedicated to maintaining this feeling” (x).
Second Cup Coffee Co. (between the West End and North End) – “Second Cup Coffee Co.TM is the largest Canadian specialty coffee retailer, proudly serving premium coffee and great opportunities since 1975. Our expertly handcrafted beverages are made using the highest grade of specialty Arabica coffees that come from some of the most socially and environmentally conscious farms around the globe” (x).
Diesel Cafe (Davis Square) – “In late 2014, we opened Forge Baking Company, just down the road on Somerville Avenue. All of Diesel’s pastries and breads are now made fresh daily at Forge Baking Co., using the best locally-sourced and organic ingredients, whenever we can. Breads are naturally leavened and all-organic!” (x).
Athan’s (Brookline & Brighton) – “Athan’s European Bakery is an authentic cafe and artisan pastry shop. We believe we have brought a little bit of Europe to Boston. Our sweet offerings are handmade in our European style kitchen according to classic and traditional techniques” (x).
Coffeeshops that are included on Boston Magazine’s list that I’ve already mentioned: Render, Pavement, and Thinking Cup.
What are your favorite coffeeshops in Boston?

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it’s time to talk about one of my favorite things: coffee! i’ve lived in boston for 4 years now and buy coffee … way too often. i have also spent a lot of time over the years working in coffee shops. whether it’s blogging or grad school, working from home or writing fiction, i’ve done a lot of work in coffee shops. so i’m sharing my favorite coffee shops as well as those that have great reviews from a respectable source that i just haven’t been to yet. i’ve also left out the big chains like starbucks. happy coffee drinking!
as an fyi, i can’t consume dairy or soy, so my opinions are based on their coffee drinks with almond or coconut milk. as i also can’t eat gluten, corn, or egg, i can’t eat food that most of these places make. the excepts are oatmeal, and that’s about it.
jaho (south end & downtown)- this is easily my favorite coffee shop. they have multiple locations in boston, as well as in salem and even tokyo. i go to their south end location a lot (because i live in the south end), and i’ve done a lot of work there over the years. it’s so cute, and i adore their vanilla almond milk lattes.
thinking cup (boston common, north end, & back bay) – the only bad thing about the thinking cup locations is that they’re so popular that it can be hard to find a table! their vibe is so fun – the tables have old boston newspapers under the glass – and they make delicious coffee.
trident (back bay) – me, using a blog post to bring attention to one of my favorite places in boston? trident is a bookstore that i adore, and they also have a café. you can check out their full menu here. i’ve whittled away many an hour in trident, so make sure you stop by if you visit boston.
boston common coffee company (downtown, between west end and north end, & more) – i really enjoy this place. their coffee and lattes are delicious, there’s lot of space, and they have lots of food (but again, i can’t eat most of it).
pavement coffeehouse (allston, berklee, bu, fenway, symphony, brighton, harvard square, & back bay) – this is a place with good coffee but (at least the last time i was at the newbury location) little seating space. this is another place where i prefer their lattes to their coffee.
wired puppy (back bay and provincetown) – this cute little spot it tucked into newbury st. i spent a lot of time in 2014 and got a lot of writing done here! the newbury st. location has a little bit of seating right where the coffee bar is, etc., and then you walk further into the building and there’s basically a little room with a fair amount of space, but because it’s separated a bit from the front room, it’s quieter.
these are places that i haven’t been to yet, but they get good reviews, like from boston magazine. most of these are on my list of places i want to try, but since i haven’t been there yet, i didn’t want to have them in the list above.
gracenote coffee (financial district) – “gracenote boston is a standing espresso bar in boston’s leather district. tucked in between chinatown, south station, and the financial district, the shop’s location and flow makes for a convenient and consistent coffee service. we have sought to make a space and culture that people can trust as their daily coffee shop by placing equal priority on hospitality and quality coffee preparation” (x).
barisimo 364 (cambridge, arlington, kendall square, & woburn) – “our goal will continue to be transparent sourcing, roasting & brewing with attention to detail so that we can present consistently exceptional coffees. in order to fulfill that goal, we work to improve & master every step of the production chain: building long-term relationships with innovative coffee producers, bringing a deep understanding of our coffees to the roasting process, and pioneering the future of coffee brewing” (x).
1369 coffee house (inman square & central square) – “from the beginning, we envisioned 1369 as more than just a place to get coffee. we offer the very best coffees and teas available. we strive to create a comfortable, inviting atmosphere and to be an integral part of the community. many friendships, including several marriages, have developed at 1369. several books and many theses have been written at our tables. we take pride in being a good neighbor and local gathering place. we are dedicated to maintaining this feeling” (x).
second cup coffee co. (between the west end and north end) – “second cup coffee co.tm is the largest canadian specialty coffee retailer, proudly serving premium coffee and great opportunities since 1975. our expertly handcrafted beverages are made using the highest grade of specialty arabica coffees that come from some of the most socially and environmentally conscious farms around the globe” (x).
diesel cafe (davis square) – “in late 2014, we opened forge baking company, just down the road on somerville avenue. all of diesel’s pastries and breads are now made fresh daily at forge baking co., using the best locally-sourced and organic ingredients, whenever we can. breads are naturally leavened and all-organic!” (x).
athan’s (brookline & brighton) – “athan’s european bakery is an authentic cafe and artisan pastry shop. we believe we have brought a little bit of europe to boston. our sweet offerings are handmade in our european style kitchen according to classic and traditional techniques” (x).
coffeeshops that are included on boston magazine’s list that i’ve already mentioned: render, pavement, and thinking cup.
what are your favorite coffeeshops in boston?


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We woke up this morning for our tea-in-bed and then breakfast. I have learned to enjoy the porridge by adding lots of sugar to it. We had Spanish omelets this morning instead of plain, which I was able to get down a lot easier. We didn’t touch any of the four slices of bread.
Raymond, Charlie, and I started up the Barranco Wall ahead of Arden who was communicating down to the office in Moshi to work on getting more food up to us.
Since today is a short day, many groups left ahead of us, which meant we got stuck behind a lot of groups. We caught up to a slow group of 50-60 year olds before we even got to the Barranco Wall. Raymond called them the “traffic jams.” Some of them weren’t even carrying packs. When they got to the Barranco Wall, they had to stop to put their poles away, and that was our opportunity to pass them.
The Barranco Wall was fun. There was some scrambling, but we both thought it was easy. We caught up with a group of 30-40 year olds that we have been playing leap frog with since the beginning, and we learned that they are from Denver and Las Vegas. They were very nice and looked like a fun group of people.
Arden caught up with us, and we made it to the top of the Barranco Wall. We were up there for quite a while, and it took a long time for the older group to get there. By that time, none of them were carrying their packs. Hopefully they tip their guides well.
Next, we went down, then up, then down again. The last downhill part had a lot of dry, loose dirt. Raymond was going slow, which is fine uphill, but it actually makes the downhill more difficult. Anytime he heard us slip he would stop and ask if we were okay, when it would actually be easier to just keep going instead of sliding to a stop.
At the bottom of this downhill section was a “river” (but really it was a very small stream). This is the last place we pass water on our way up. Camp today (Karanga) is another 500 vertical feet from the water, and Crater Camp is another 6,000 vertical feet. The poor porters have to carry all our water for the next few days from here.
We walked our last 500 vertical feet up to Karanga Valley Camp and got there around 12:30. We had a hot lunch which was the best yet (chicken, mango, and FRENCH FRIES!). Now we get to relax a bit. It has been raining on and off which is fine since we are done hiking for the day.
Today, Arden and Raymond told us more about the process of becoming a guide. Many of them start as porters for 3 years or so, but others do it for less time. They do two weeks of training in the classroom where they have to take a test, then 1 week on the mountain learning about the trails, preserving the environment, customer relations, etc. And of course, they must be able to summit.
The weather and temperature have been great so far. Right now, in the clouds, in the afternoon, in our tent, at 13,000 feet, it is 60 degrees. It’s probably 50 degrees outside.
We had a lot of free time today, so Charlie and I played poker. I won 4 out of the 6 games! I have a little bit of sunburn from day 2 of the climb. I missed some sunscreen in between the webs of my fingers and on my wrists. It is starting to blister now.
Our O2 sats are still in the high 80s and low 90s.
Dinner tonight was soup, mango, rice, chicken, and a meat/veggie sauce. Tomorrow is another easy day. It is a 2.5 miles, gradual uphill walk to base camp, a.k.a. Barafu Camp. Before going to bed, we enjoyed watching the sun set next to Mount Meru, watching Moshi light up at night, and watching shooting stars over Kilimanjaro. It was beautiful.

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we woke up this morning for our tea-in-bed and then breakfast. i have learned to enjoy the porridge by adding lots of sugar to it. we had spanish omelets this morning instead of plain, which i was able to get down a lot easier. we didn’t touch any of the four slices of bread.
raymond, charlie, and i started up the barranco wall ahead of arden who was communicating down to the office in moshi to work on getting more food up to us.
since today is a short day, many groups left ahead of us, which meant we got stuck behind a lot of groups. we caught up to a slow group of 50-60 year olds before we even got to the barranco wall. raymond called them the “traffic jams.” some of them weren’t even carrying packs. when they got to the barranco wall, they had to stop to put their poles away, and that was our opportunity to pass them.
the barranco wall was fun. there was some scrambling, but we both thought it was easy. we caught up with a group of 30-40 year olds that we have been playing leap frog with since the beginning, and we learned that they are from denver and las vegas. they were very nice and looked like a fun group of people.
arden caught up with us, and we made it to the top of the barranco wall. we were up there for quite a while, and it took a long time for the older group to get there. by that time, none of them were carrying their packs. hopefully they tip their guides well.
next, we went down, then up, then down again. the last downhill part had a lot of dry, loose dirt. raymond was going slow, which is fine uphill, but it actually makes the downhill more difficult. anytime he heard us slip he would stop and ask if we were okay, when it would actually be easier to just keep going instead of sliding to a stop.
at the bottom of this downhill section was a “river” (but really it was a very small stream). this is the last place we pass water on our way up. camp today (karanga) is another 500 vertical feet from the water, and crater camp is another 6,000 vertical feet. the poor porters have to carry all our water for the next few days from here.
we walked our last 500 vertical feet up to karanga valley camp and got there around 12:30. we had a hot lunch which was the best yet (chicken, mango, and french fries!). now we get to relax a bit. it has been raining on and off which is fine since we are done hiking for the day.
today, arden and raymond told us more about the process of becoming a guide. many of them start as porters for 3 years or so, but others do it for less time. they do two weeks of training in the classroom where they have to take a test, then 1 week on the mountain learning about the trails, preserving the environment, customer relations, etc. and of course, they must be able to summit.
the weather and temperature have been great so far. right now, in the clouds, in the afternoon, in our tent, at 13,000 feet, it is 60 degrees. it’s probably 50 degrees outside.
we had a lot of free time today, so charlie and i played poker. i won 4 out of the 6 games! i have a little bit of sunburn from day 2 of the climb. i missed some sunscreen in between the webs of my fingers and on my wrists. it is starting to blister now.
our o2 sats are still in the high 80s and low 90s.
dinner tonight was soup, mango, rice, chicken, and a meat/veggie sauce. tomorrow is another easy day. it is a 2.5 miles, gradual uphill walk to base camp, a.k.a. barafu camp. before going to bed, we enjoyed watching the sun set next to mount meru, watching moshi light up at night, and watching shooting stars over kilimanjaro. it was beautiful.


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We had a fantastic and informative chat via Twitter this past Thursday as our educators discussed oral participation in language classrooms for novice students. More specifically, how much participation should we expect, and how do we assess oral capabilities?
Thanks to all of our participants of the discussion, and a special thanks to Kristy Placido (@placido) and Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell (@SECottrell), who moderated the chat.
One question stands prominent when teaching novice learners—how important is output compared to input? Beginners require time to soak up new information as well as repetition in order to ingrain the knowledge, so how involved should their oral participation be?
@dwphotoski said input is more important than output in beginning levels, and while several others agreed, many of our participants voiced that some output is needed as well.
Many educators require output ranging from Yes/No answers to short conversations involving target language. Below, you can find some of the inspiring strategies and practices of our participants.
@klafrench expects some output in speaking in her classroom with plenty of scaffolding, including mostly reactions to simple questions.
@SECottrell introduced the “silent period,” a stage in language learning in which learners do not speak yet actively listen and process the language.
In response to @SECottrell, @placido states: I believe the “silent period” is important in lowering the affective filter. But if they are ready to speak, let them.
Use it or lose it, says @esantacruz13, suggesting that secondary languages will be forgotten if not practiced in output.
@pamweseley prefers short responses to indicate comprehension of the language and subject matter.
Another participant, @profesorM, likes to teach language and skills that lead to simple conversations. For example, the students will discuss shopping, classes, and family, and each conversation requires students to practice five utterances.
In @Sra Hildinger’s classroom, the students begin with Yes/No responses and move to one-word answers. Once that is mastered, students craft short sentences for various topics.
@klafrench suggests starting the year with proficiency goals, so students know what is required to reach the goals and have something to work toward.
@pamweseley takes a fun approach to output, encouraging the learners to write silly skits and play with the language. This educator believes letting students play with language is underrated, and such activities can stir up interest and better participation.
@profesorM suggests teaching topically. For example, after teaching house vocabulary, students should be able to speak about their houses.
Although some curriculum might require oral assessments and grades to be given, many educators have the choice of whether or not to assess oral skills. Take a look at the different types of situations below.
@dwphotoski does not pressure early learners with speaking assessments but encourages them through communication activities and other practices such as reading stories. This educator also assures students that mistakes are part of learning a language.
This approach allows students to relax, encouraging them to speak freely without pressure. Students may also be more likely to play with the language and become comfortable with the second language.
At the other end of the spectrum, @msfrenchteach tests learners’ speaking abilities in many ways. During one assessment, this educator gives mini quizzes, where the students pull scenarios out of a bucket and speak on the fly with a random partner.
While students may feel more pressure with this strategy, they are forced to speak and use the knowledge they have gained. Shy learners especially may need this little nudge toward practice and more confidence.
@julieeldb00 challenges her students to one oral summative assessment at the end of every unit. Although it takes a few days, this educator says the time is definitely worth it.
Reviewing the unit’s material with an oral assessment is also a good way to check your students’ comprehension.
With so many different ideas on proper output and assessment for beginning learners, is there a set expectation on oral participation? After @placido asked our educators what each of them expects, we received a variety of answers.
@esantacruz13 requires students to use the concepts taught in class through forming sentences and being able to communicate at a basic level. Concepts can easily include easy grammar structures, forming answers to simple questions, and vocabulary words for topics such as family and school.
Meanwhile, @msfrenchteach expects students to speak the target language from day one. This educator has also turned their classroom into a French-only zone, creating a rewarding environment.
In the end, we all have different expectations of our students and their speaking skills. Clearly novice learners are capable of output. It is up to each teacher to determine the best strategies, motivators and opportunities to allow students to produce output in the target language at the appropriate time in the language learning process.
Once again, thank you to all of our participants who took part in this enlightening discussion. We touched on many useful strategies and ideas that could be useful during your next class.
See you next Thursday on #langchat!

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we had a fantastic and informative chat via twitter this past thursday as our educators discussed oral participation in language classrooms for novice students. more specifically, how much participation should we expect, and how do we assess oral capabilities?
thanks to all of our participants of the discussion, and a special thanks to kristy placido (@placido) and sara-elizabeth cottrell (@secottrell), who moderated the chat.
one question stands prominent when teaching novice learners—how important is output compared to input? beginners require time to soak up new information as well as repetition in order to ingrain the knowledge, so how involved should their oral participation be?
@dwphotoski said input is more important than output in beginning levels, and while several others agreed, many of our participants voiced that some output is needed as well.
many educators require output ranging from yes/no answers to short conversations involving target language. below, you can find some of the inspiring strategies and practices of our participants.
@klafrench expects some output in speaking in her classroom with plenty of scaffolding, including mostly reactions to simple questions.
@secottrell introduced the “silent period,” a stage in language learning in which learners do not speak yet actively listen and process the language.
in response to @secottrell, @placido states: i believe the “silent period” is important in lowering the affective filter. but if they are ready to speak, let them.
use it or lose it, says @esantacruz13, suggesting that secondary languages will be forgotten if not practiced in output.
@pamweseley prefers short responses to indicate comprehension of the language and subject matter.
another participant, @profesorm, likes to teach language and skills that lead to simple conversations. for example, the students will discuss shopping, classes, and family, and each conversation requires students to practice five utterances.
in @sra hildinger’s classroom, the students begin with yes/no responses and move to one-word answers. once that is mastered, students craft short sentences for various topics.
@klafrench suggests starting the year with proficiency goals, so students know what is required to reach the goals and have something to work toward.
@pamweseley takes a fun approach to output, encouraging the learners to write silly skits and play with the language. this educator believes letting students play with language is underrated, and such activities can stir up interest and better participation.
@profesorm suggests teaching topically. for example, after teaching house vocabulary, students should be able to speak about their houses.
although some curriculum might require oral assessments and grades to be given, many educators have the choice of whether or not to assess oral skills. take a look at the different types of situations below.
@dwphotoski does not pressure early learners with speaking assessments but encourages them through communication activities and other practices such as reading stories. this educator also assures students that mistakes are part of learning a language.
this approach allows students to relax, encouraging them to speak freely without pressure. students may also be more likely to play with the language and become comfortable with the second language.
at the other end of the spectrum, @msfrenchteach tests learners’ speaking abilities in many ways. during one assessment, this educator gives mini quizzes, where the students pull scenarios out of a bucket and speak on the fly with a random partner.
while students may feel more pressure with this strategy, they are forced to speak and use the knowledge they have gained. shy learners especially may need this little nudge toward practice and more confidence.
@julieeldb00 challenges her students to one oral summative assessment at the end of every unit. although it takes a few days, this educator says the time is definitely worth it.
reviewing the unit’s material with an oral assessment is also a good way to check your students’ comprehension.
with so many different ideas on proper output and assessment for beginning learners, is there a set expectation on oral participation? after @placido asked our educators what each of them expects, we received a variety of answers.
@esantacruz13 requires students to use the concepts taught in class through forming sentences and being able to communicate at a basic level. concepts can easily include easy grammar structures, forming answers to simple questions, and vocabulary words for topics such as family and school.
meanwhile, @msfrenchteach expects students to speak the target language from day one. this educator has also turned their classroom into a french-only zone, creating a rewarding environment.
in the end, we all have different expectations of our students and their speaking skills. clearly novice learners are capable of output. it is up to each teacher to determine the best strategies, motivators and opportunities to allow students to produce output in the target language at the appropriate time in the language learning process.
once again, thank you to all of our participants who took part in this enlightening discussion. we touched on many useful strategies and ideas that could be useful during your next class.
see you next thursday on #langchat!


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Kitchen wallpaper often must meet different standards than wallpaper for the living room or bedroom. Because of cooking and eating, splashes and stains are inevitable from time to time. Therefore, kitchen wallpaper is usually equipped with a washable plastic layer. This could be a vinyl, PVC, or non-woven wallpaper. The latter is the most popular because it has no toxic substances. For all plastic wallpaper, you must pay attention that the rooms where it is decorated are constantly well ventilated because kitchen wallpaper is not as breathable as woodchip wallpaper. To avoid mold under wallpaper, regular ventilation is necessary due to the higher humidity in kitchens (water vapor from boiling, and so on). When buying kitchen wallpaper, you should pay attention to the seal of approval regarding chemical safety such as the RAL seal.
What is kitchen wallpaper made of?
All plastic wallpaper is made of a layer of pulp. A plastic layer is applied onto this. This stabilizing layer is foamed or smooth and consists of vinyl, non-woven fabric, or PVC. The thickness of the material allows for deep reliefs and patterns. However, even plain kitchen wallpaper is available without patterns. It can be painted over with dispersion or latex paint.
Kitchen wallpaper or plastic wallpaper is usually more fireproof and has a better resistance to light than its counterpart made of woodchip. Additionally, it is waterproof and may simply be wiped off with a damp cloth. This is why it is often used for hallways or children’s bedrooms, where it is likely that wallpaper will become a bit dirtier. Kitchen wallpaper is very easy to apply and to peel off. It can be mounted either by pasting the wall or the wallpaper. Soaking or pasting both the wall and wallpaper is not necessary. This kind of wallpaper is dimensionally stable, which avoids improper joints between layers. Usually, kitchen wallpaper also offers free match structures, creating less waste. Due to its thickness, this wallpaper is very stable in cutting. Kitchen wallpaper or plastic wallpaper is therefore ideal for decorating beginners – there is nearly nothing that can go wrong.
Various colors, reliefs, and patterns make kitchen wallpaper one of the most versatile types of wallpaper. Images of famous paintings, foods, or the sea are available as well as an elegant cork wall covering – the selection is enormous. Of course exclusive design wallpaper is also available for your kitchen as well as more affordable and nonetheless high-quality products.

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kitchen wallpaper often must meet different standards than wallpaper for the living room or bedroom. because of cooking and eating, splashes and stains are inevitable from time to time. therefore, kitchen wallpaper is usually equipped with a washable plastic layer. this could be a vinyl, pvc, or non-woven wallpaper. the latter is the most popular because it has no toxic substances. for all plastic wallpaper, you must pay attention that the rooms where it is decorated are constantly well ventilated because kitchen wallpaper is not as breathable as woodchip wallpaper. to avoid mold under wallpaper, regular ventilation is necessary due to the higher humidity in kitchens (water vapor from boiling, and so on). when buying kitchen wallpaper, you should pay attention to the seal of approval regarding chemical safety such as the ral seal.
what is kitchen wallpaper made of?
all plastic wallpaper is made of a layer of pulp. a plastic layer is applied onto this. this stabilizing layer is foamed or smooth and consists of vinyl, non-woven fabric, or pvc. the thickness of the material allows for deep reliefs and patterns. however, even plain kitchen wallpaper is available without patterns. it can be painted over with dispersion or latex paint.
kitchen wallpaper or plastic wallpaper is usually more fireproof and has a better resistance to light than its counterpart made of woodchip. additionally, it is waterproof and may simply be wiped off with a damp cloth. this is why it is often used for hallways or children’s bedrooms, where it is likely that wallpaper will become a bit dirtier. kitchen wallpaper is very easy to apply and to peel off. it can be mounted either by pasting the wall or the wallpaper. soaking or pasting both the wall and wallpaper is not necessary. this kind of wallpaper is dimensionally stable, which avoids improper joints between layers. usually, kitchen wallpaper also offers free match structures, creating less waste. due to its thickness, this wallpaper is very stable in cutting. kitchen wallpaper or plastic wallpaper is therefore ideal for decorating beginners – there is nearly nothing that can go wrong.
various colors, reliefs, and patterns make kitchen wallpaper one of the most versatile types of wallpaper. images of famous paintings, foods, or the sea are available as well as an elegant cork wall covering – the selection is enormous. of course exclusive design wallpaper is also available for your kitchen as well as more affordable and nonetheless high-quality products.


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Governance occurs in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, and of an emerging multi-party system, whereby the President of the Marshall Islands is both head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Nitijela (Legislature). The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.
The president is elected by the Nitijela from among its members. Presidents pick cabinet members from the Nitijela. Amata Kabua was elected as the first president of the republic in 1979. Subsequently, he was re-elected to four-year terms in 1983, 1987, 1991, and 1996. After Amata Kabua's death in office, his first cousin, Imata Kabua, won a special election in 1997. The current president was elected and took office in January 4 2015.
The executive branch consists of the President and the Presidential Cabinet, which consists of ten ministers appointed by the President with the approval of the Nitijela.
The legislative branch of the government of the Marshall Islands consists of the Legislature (Nitijela) with an advisory council of high chiefs. Legislative power lies with the Nitijela. The upper house of Parliament, called the Council of Iroij, is an advisory body comprising twelve tribal chiefs. The Nitijela has 33 members, elected for a four-year term in 19 single-seat and five multi-seat constituencies. Members are called Senators. The Legislature was last elected 17 November 2011 without the participation of parties, though part of the members could be members of the AKA and United Democratic Party.
^ "Constitution of the Marshall Islands". Paclii.org. Archived from the original on 2011-01-02. Retrieved 2010-07-04.
^ Johnson, Giff (2010-11-25). "Huge funeral recognizes late Majuro chief". Marianas Variety News & Views. Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
^ "RMI Washington D.C. Embassy - Cabinet Members". www.rmiembassyus.org. Retrieved 2019-02-27.
^ "Results for 2011 Elections in Marshall Islands". Adam Carr News. 21 February 2012.

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governance occurs in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, and of an emerging multi-party system, whereby the president of the marshall islands is both head of state and head of government. executive power is exercised by the government. legislative power is vested in both the government and the nitijela (legislature). the judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.
the president is elected by the nitijela from among its members. presidents pick cabinet members from the nitijela. amata kabua was elected as the first president of the republic in 1979. subsequently, he was re-elected to four-year terms in 1983, 1987, 1991, and 1996. after amata kabua's death in office, his first cousin, imata kabua, won a special election in 1997. the current president was elected and took office in january 4 2015.
the executive branch consists of the president and the presidential cabinet, which consists of ten ministers appointed by the president with the approval of the nitijela.
the legislative branch of the government of the marshall islands consists of the legislature (nitijela) with an advisory council of high chiefs. legislative power lies with the nitijela. the upper house of parliament, called the council of iroij, is an advisory body comprising twelve tribal chiefs. the nitijela has 33 members, elected for a four-year term in 19 single-seat and five multi-seat constituencies. members are called senators. the legislature was last elected 17 november 2011 without the participation of parties, though part of the members could be members of the aka and united democratic party.
^ "constitution of the marshall islands". paclii.org. archived from the original on 2011-01-02. retrieved 2010-07-04.
^ johnson, giff (2010-11-25). "huge funeral recognizes late majuro chief". marianas variety news & views. archived from the original on 2011-07-14. retrieved 2010-11-28.
^ "rmi washington d.c. embassy - cabinet members". www.rmiembassyus.org. retrieved 2019-02-27.
^ "results for 2011 elections in marshall islands". adam carr news. 21 february 2012.


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Do you have reporting pains? Then this webinar is just for you! From finding a unique field or formula, to customized reports and troubleshooting tips for specific errors, this session will address the pains, questions, and issues that YOU are facing with your current projects. Our reporting experts will address the concerns that the MPUG community submitted, as well as take your questions live during the webinar. Come prepared to get the one-on-one help you’ve been looking for!
Scott Clausen has been helping client customers with Microsoft based Project and Portfolio Management solutions for over 13 years. Scott is presently Managing Director, Delivery at PPM Works, Inc. (a full service Microsoft Silver PPM Partner). Scott is an expert at envisioning and delivering solutions that leverage full capabilities of Project Server, SharePoint and SQL Server Business Intelligence platforms. Scott has worked in numerous industries with customers of all sizes. Having launched 40+ Project Server environments, Scott is well versed at architecture design, upgrade planning, requirements gathering, configuration best practices, test plans, training, workflows, PSI, C#, SharePoint solutions, SQL reports and troubleshooting issues. Scott holds a MBA from UC Berkeley and is an active PMP and MCP with 19 exam certifications.
Good presentation, appreciated the expertise on reporting.

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do you have reporting pains? then this webinar is just for you! from finding a unique field or formula, to customized reports and troubleshooting tips for specific errors, this session will address the pains, questions, and issues that you are facing with your current projects. our reporting experts will address the concerns that the mpug community submitted, as well as take your questions live during the webinar. come prepared to get the one-on-one help you’ve been looking for!
scott clausen has been helping client customers with microsoft based project and portfolio management solutions for over 13 years. scott is presently managing director, delivery at ppm works, inc. (a full service microsoft silver ppm partner). scott is an expert at envisioning and delivering solutions that leverage full capabilities of project server, sharepoint and sql server business intelligence platforms. scott has worked in numerous industries with customers of all sizes. having launched 40+ project server environments, scott is well versed at architecture design, upgrade planning, requirements gathering, configuration best practices, test plans, training, workflows, psi, c#, sharepoint solutions, sql reports and troubleshooting issues. scott holds a mba from uc berkeley and is an active pmp and mcp with 19 exam certifications.
good presentation, appreciated the expertise on reporting.


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ASME SA662 Grade C steel,ASME SA662 Grade C steel plates/sheets,ASME SA662 Grade C steel plate for pressure vessels. Standard: ASME SA662/SA662M Steel Grade : SA662 Gr.
steel plate sa662 grade a, asme sa662 grade a, sa662 grade a nace Unitedsteel Bolier Plate Factory is a China based manufacturer of steel plate ASME SA662/SA662M SA662 GRADE A NACE MR0175, MR0103 Boiler steel plate, Low alloy and high strength steel plate, heavy steel plate.
Henan HZZ offers a large selection of high quality ASTM A612m pressure vessel and boiler steel plate with Normalized and PWHT. Having been focused on various steel products for over 20 years, we now brings customers quality products with high precision and high strength. Fast delivery and good after-sales service are also available.
hot rolled A203 Grade B steel plate , BBN steel supply A387 Grade 12 Class 1 vessel steel Metal plate, hot rolled boiler steel A387 Grade 5 Class 1, A285 Grade C high strength vessel plate, A515 Grade 65 boiler steel and so on pressure vessel and boiler steel.

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asme sa662 grade c steel,asme sa662 grade c steel plates/sheets,asme sa662 grade c steel plate for pressure vessels. standard: asme sa662/sa662m steel grade : sa662 gr.
steel plate sa662 grade a, asme sa662 grade a, sa662 grade a nace unitedsteel bolier plate factory is a china based manufacturer of steel plate asme sa662/sa662m sa662 grade a nace mr0175, mr0103 boiler steel plate, low alloy and high strength steel plate, heavy steel plate.
henan hzz offers a large selection of high quality astm a612m pressure vessel and boiler steel plate with normalized and pwht. having been focused on various steel products for over 20 years, we now brings customers quality products with high precision and high strength. fast delivery and good after-sales service are also available.
hot rolled a203 grade b steel plate , bbn steel supply a387 grade 12 class 1 vessel steel metal plate, hot rolled boiler steel a387 grade 5 class 1, a285 grade c high strength vessel plate, a515 grade 65 boiler steel and so on pressure vessel and boiler steel.


text: Sativa, indica, low THC, high CBD. Weather you have an MMJ prescription or are interested in learning more about how this medicine can serve your unique body and condition we at Wishing Wellness Medical are here to guide you and work with you every step of the way. Our monthly membership provides you with all of your primary care needs, physicals, paps, prescriptions, in office testing, referrals and we specialize in helping patients navigate using Cannabis to treat several conditions. Our monthly membership is $149 for thirty days of unlimited access to Dr Scott. This includes office visits in Henderson or Summerlin, phone consults, video conferencing or have a question- just text- Dr Scott will answer all his patients needs.

lowercased: sativa, indica, low thc, high cbd. weather you have an mmj prescription or are interested in learning more about how this medicine can serve your unique body and condition we at wishing wellness medical are here to guide you and work with you every step of the way. our monthly membership provides you with all of your primary care needs, physicals, paps, prescriptions, in office testing, referrals and we specialize in helping patients navigate using cannabis to treat several conditions. our monthly membership is $149 for thirty days of unlimited access to dr scott. this includes office visits in henderson or summerlin, phone consults, video conferencing or have a question- just text- dr scott will answer all his patients needs.


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Thanks for stopping by. This week I’m happy to be joined by Adam Sud. Adam is a Certified Holistic Lifestyle Coach and graduate of eCornell’s Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program. He presently works with Whole Foods as a Wellness Coach providing services to Whole Foods employees seeking to get healthier. Adam is a regular guest and speaker at Rip Esselstyn’s Engine 2 Plant-Based Immersion as well as keynote speaker at many Veggie Festivals.
Adam was once 310 Lbs, a Type II Diabetic, was a drug and food addict and suffered from severe depression. Join as he shares his story of how he was able to mend his own path and how he has now made it his life’s mission to be of service by helping others mend their own paths as well.
Adam’s one piece of advice for Path Menders (54:21).
The Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet: Eat Plants, Lose Weight, Save Your Health (Rip Esselstyn).
Adam can be found on Facebook here, his Facebook Page here, or on Instagram here.

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thanks for stopping by. this week i’m happy to be joined by adam sud. adam is a certified holistic lifestyle coach and graduate of ecornell’s plant-based nutrition certificate program. he presently works with whole foods as a wellness coach providing services to whole foods employees seeking to get healthier. adam is a regular guest and speaker at rip esselstyn’s engine 2 plant-based immersion as well as keynote speaker at many veggie festivals.
adam was once 310 lbs, a type ii diabetic, was a drug and food addict and suffered from severe depression. join as he shares his story of how he was able to mend his own path and how he has now made it his life’s mission to be of service by helping others mend their own paths as well.
adam’s one piece of advice for path menders (54:21).
the engine 2 seven-day rescue diet: eat plants, lose weight, save your health (rip esselstyn).
adam can be found on facebook here, his facebook page here, or on instagram here.


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Writing & Developing Social Stories :: Expert d.o.o.
Writing & Developing Social Stories - Practical Interventions in Autism by Caroline Smith. This practical resource provides an introduction to the theory and practice of writing social stories. In addition, there are examples of successful stories to use as guides, as well as information and photocopiable resources for delivering training on the use of social stories. Based on detailed work carried out in homes, schools and pre-schools, this book offers practical support to anyone meeting the needs of a child or young adult with an autistic spectrum disorder. Social stories are short stories intended for children with autism to help them understand their social world and behave appropriately within it. The stories: "Provide clear, concise and accurate information about what is happening in a specific situation, outlining both why it is happening and what a typical response might be; "Are written by those directly supporting a child with autism and only successful stories are included in the book; "Are infinitely flexible and adaptable to an individual child in an individual social situation; "Cover children aged 3 to 16.

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writing & developing social stories :: expert d.o.o.
writing & developing social stories - practical interventions in autism by caroline smith. this practical resource provides an introduction to the theory and practice of writing social stories. in addition, there are examples of successful stories to use as guides, as well as information and photocopiable resources for delivering training on the use of social stories. based on detailed work carried out in homes, schools and pre-schools, this book offers practical support to anyone meeting the needs of a child or young adult with an autistic spectrum disorder. social stories are short stories intended for children with autism to help them understand their social world and behave appropriately within it. the stories: "provide clear, concise and accurate information about what is happening in a specific situation, outlining both why it is happening and what a typical response might be; "are written by those directly supporting a child with autism and only successful stories are included in the book; "are infinitely flexible and adaptable to an individual child in an individual social situation; "cover children aged 3 to 16.


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are you possibly from Greece?
the word is "living thing" or "organism." interpret that as you will!
Yes and no. From India but currently live in the US.
It´s the same as the scan I posted, you don´t need another one.

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are you possibly from greece?
the word is "living thing" or "organism." interpret that as you will!
yes and no. from india but currently live in the us.
it´s the same as the scan i posted, you don´t need another one.


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Since the introduction of seatbelt laws in the UK, tens of thousands of lives have been save by the simple act of belting up. Nevertheless, every day a small minority of people are risking travelling in a vehicle without using this vital safety device.
A joint operation between North Wales Police and Gwynedd Council’s Licensing Team recently carried out checks on taxis and light goods vehicles in the Caernarfon and Bangor areas.
Officers from the Roads Policing Unit which included the Commercial Vehicle Unit, Special Constabulary Road Safety Unit and Local Policing stopped vehicles at checkpoints in both areas on Friday, 25th January. Routine compliance checks were given on the vehicle’s condition/roadworthiness with officers from Gwynedd Council checking licensing documentation.
Several vehicles were checked during the day including a taxi which was found to have a defective tyre. The driver was issued with a TOR (Traffic Offence Report) which will result in a fine and penalty points on his licence. A van which was carrying scaffolding poles which were found to be protruding dangerously was directed to a nearby weighbridge in Caernarfon and was also found to be overloaded. The driver was issued with TORs for carrying a dangerous load, being overloaded and an expired driving licence.

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since the introduction of seatbelt laws in the uk, tens of thousands of lives have been save by the simple act of belting up. nevertheless, every day a small minority of people are risking travelling in a vehicle without using this vital safety device.
a joint operation between north wales police and gwynedd council’s licensing team recently carried out checks on taxis and light goods vehicles in the caernarfon and bangor areas.
officers from the roads policing unit which included the commercial vehicle unit, special constabulary road safety unit and local policing stopped vehicles at checkpoints in both areas on friday, 25th january. routine compliance checks were given on the vehicle’s condition/roadworthiness with officers from gwynedd council checking licensing documentation.
several vehicles were checked during the day including a taxi which was found to have a defective tyre. the driver was issued with a tor (traffic offence report) which will result in a fine and penalty points on his licence. a van which was carrying scaffolding poles which were found to be protruding dangerously was directed to a nearby weighbridge in caernarfon and was also found to be overloaded. the driver was issued with tors for carrying a dangerous load, being overloaded and an expired driving licence.


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Examples of good functional design in the digital space (as opposed to good ways of making existing ideas look nicer), are so damn hard to find these days. It follows that good designers are also very rare. So thank heaven for Aza Raskin, scion of the late great Jeff Raskin, designer of Firefox mobile, and Creative Lead for Firefox. Aza consistently produces real, solidly innovative, and actually useful designs that solve problems. Here he is with an evolution of the “zui” to deliver TabCandy, a very nice idea to improve the way you use Firefox.
As an aside, Aza’s work also makes MSIE’s “designers” look like a total bunch of muppets. There are probably hundreds of them to his one, yet they couldn’t think up anything new or interesting if they swung from trees made of fruit loops.

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examples of good functional design in the digital space (as opposed to good ways of making existing ideas look nicer), are so damn hard to find these days. it follows that good designers are also very rare. so thank heaven for aza raskin, scion of the late great jeff raskin, designer of firefox mobile, and creative lead for firefox. aza consistently produces real, solidly innovative, and actually useful designs that solve problems. here he is with an evolution of the “zui” to deliver tabcandy, a very nice idea to improve the way you use firefox.
as an aside, aza’s work also makes msie’s “designers” look like a total bunch of muppets. there are probably hundreds of them to his one, yet they couldn’t think up anything new or interesting if they swung from trees made of fruit loops.


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All of that and they fell a few yards short of breaking the modern-day record of 70 points in a game.
For the record, the all-time record was 107 points against Patterson way back in 1918.
Wonder what that game looked like?
To be honest, I was wondering what I was watching at times during Saturday’s 66-38 win over New Mexico State at Cajun Field.
It was lunacy there for a stretch in the first half.
It was 7-on-7 football — almost literally.
The new all-time record is 759 total yards, breaking the 728 against ULM a decade ago.
The 37 first downs were also a school record.
No, I’m not going to do a complete rundown of all the statistical craziness this game produced.
And I don’t think I’m going to spend much time trying to figure it out either.
Sure, this series had a history of exciting high-scoring games, like 49-46 in 2001, 49-35 in 2013 and even 47-34 last year.
For first-year head coach Billy Napier, however, it wasn’t about records or fancy numbers.
Sure, he wants to score every time the Cajuns get the ball.
But as he tries to build the program, the thing that really encouraged Napier on Saturday was the small numbers, not the big ones.
In other words: it was how few times his players made mistakes, how few times a drive was killed due to a self-inflicted wound and how few times a great play was followed by a blunder.
So even if you don’t really enjoy a football game that more closely resembles a track meet, perhaps just join Napier in appreciating the execution it took to put up 66 points, 37 first downs and 759 yards.
In many ways, the alternative is a lot more frustrating.
Plus, for some teams, that would be tough to do against air.
So, to be clear for those wondering, when the Cajuns were driving the ball down the field on their final possession needing one more touchdown to surpass 70 points, Napier didn’t even know what the modern day school record for points scored in a game was.
Frankly, it was the farthest thing from his mind.
Napier made it clear he understands the day will come — perhaps soon — when the offense will struggle and the defense will play the hero’s role.
That’s what a team is all about.
So he’s not worried about statistics, but rather team chemistry and honoring the honest effort his players deliver each day.
"I had no clue about any offensive records around here," Napier said. "We're just trying to win. I don't care if we win 3-0 or 70-69. There's going to be days when we struggle on offense and our defense carries the load, and we're going to celebrate them just the same that day."
He said after the game he strongly considered going on a knee during that final drive, but felt it was only fair to give reserve running back Jordan Wright some carries after practicing all season behind UL’s trio of stud backs.
Again, all of that makes sense.
As for explaining it, maybe it’s not even worth going through the process.
More: Is it possible for UL's three backs to reach potential?
Napier threw up the notion that injuries have decimated the Aggies’ defense. That’s certainly a key factor to consider what we witnessed Saturday.
Before the cynics simply pass it off as mid-major football in the 2018, look at the other Sun Belt scores this week.
Appalachian State beat Arkansas State 35-9, Georgia Southern nipped Texas State 15-13, Liberty beat Troy 22-16, South Alabama beat Alabama State 45-7 and ULM surged past Coastal Carolina 45-20.
All of those scores make sense, and some of them are actually on the low side for this era.
And don’t forget New Mexico State beat Liberty 49-41 and the Cajuns put up 42 at Texas State.
Could it be the Cajuns are getting pretty good offensively?
Could it be a sign the Cajuns have a better chance against the likes of Appalachian State, Arkansas State and Troy because UL’s offense is powerful and those teams are currently dealing with key injuries?
It’s something for Cajuns fans to consider anyway.
And it sure beats trying to wrap your mind around 66-38 and 1,165 combined total yards.

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all of that and they fell a few yards short of breaking the modern-day record of 70 points in a game.
for the record, the all-time record was 107 points against patterson way back in 1918.
wonder what that game looked like?
to be honest, i was wondering what i was watching at times during saturday’s 66-38 win over new mexico state at cajun field.
it was lunacy there for a stretch in the first half.
it was 7-on-7 football — almost literally.
the new all-time record is 759 total yards, breaking the 728 against ulm a decade ago.
the 37 first downs were also a school record.
no, i’m not going to do a complete rundown of all the statistical craziness this game produced.
and i don’t think i’m going to spend much time trying to figure it out either.
sure, this series had a history of exciting high-scoring games, like 49-46 in 2001, 49-35 in 2013 and even 47-34 last year.
for first-year head coach billy napier, however, it wasn’t about records or fancy numbers.
sure, he wants to score every time the cajuns get the ball.
but as he tries to build the program, the thing that really encouraged napier on saturday was the small numbers, not the big ones.
in other words: it was how few times his players made mistakes, how few times a drive was killed due to a self-inflicted wound and how few times a great play was followed by a blunder.
so even if you don’t really enjoy a football game that more closely resembles a track meet, perhaps just join napier in appreciating the execution it took to put up 66 points, 37 first downs and 759 yards.
in many ways, the alternative is a lot more frustrating.
plus, for some teams, that would be tough to do against air.
so, to be clear for those wondering, when the cajuns were driving the ball down the field on their final possession needing one more touchdown to surpass 70 points, napier didn’t even know what the modern day school record for points scored in a game was.
frankly, it was the farthest thing from his mind.
napier made it clear he understands the day will come — perhaps soon — when the offense will struggle and the defense will play the hero’s role.
that’s what a team is all about.
so he’s not worried about statistics, but rather team chemistry and honoring the honest effort his players deliver each day.
"i had no clue about any offensive records around here," napier said. "we're just trying to win. i don't care if we win 3-0 or 70-69. there's going to be days when we struggle on offense and our defense carries the load, and we're going to celebrate them just the same that day."
he said after the game he strongly considered going on a knee during that final drive, but felt it was only fair to give reserve running back jordan wright some carries after practicing all season behind ul’s trio of stud backs.
again, all of that makes sense.
as for explaining it, maybe it’s not even worth going through the process.
more: is it possible for ul's three backs to reach potential?
napier threw up the notion that injuries have decimated the aggies’ defense. that’s certainly a key factor to consider what we witnessed saturday.
before the cynics simply pass it off as mid-major football in the 2018, look at the other sun belt scores this week.
appalachian state beat arkansas state 35-9, georgia southern nipped texas state 15-13, liberty beat troy 22-16, south alabama beat alabama state 45-7 and ulm surged past coastal carolina 45-20.
all of those scores make sense, and some of them are actually on the low side for this era.
and don’t forget new mexico state beat liberty 49-41 and the cajuns put up 42 at texas state.
could it be the cajuns are getting pretty good offensively?
could it be a sign the cajuns have a better chance against the likes of appalachian state, arkansas state and troy because ul’s offense is powerful and those teams are currently dealing with key injuries?
it’s something for cajuns fans to consider anyway.
and it sure beats trying to wrap your mind around 66-38 and 1,165 combined total yards.


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expert review of the 2020 new toyota avensis spy shots provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. we reviews the 2020 new toyota avensis spy shots release date where consumers can find detailed information on specs, fuel economy, transmission and safety.
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This group of 3 Weather vanes was my first NH % Percent for Art Competition Award.
Picture Above: One year later, the Arts Council requested for me to make the display, immediately in our background. Walter Liff on your right, was another participating artist for the newly built NH Liquor Store. Director of the NH Arts Council, center.
I'm pictured on your right, Bill Osmundsen.
The roof of the NH Liquor Store, setting the Vanes with a Crane.
Location: N. Hampton, NH, I-95 N.
**John Paul Jones" is important to this greater Portsmouth area because he had two stays here at a Portsmouth (in Town) Boarding House. Which, if your visiting is still standing, in central Portsmouth and is known as the John Paul Jones House.
During his first stay Jones outfitted the Ranger which was a 'Sloop of War', not to be confused with a TopSail Sloop. The 'Ranger' type, closely resembles a Frigate which has three masts and would most recognizably be compared to the USS Constitution. Later Jones returned to supervise the building of a Man-of-War which was to be called America. The Colonials didn't have a Man-of -War but for some unreported reason it was given to France.
NH Governor Steven Merrill is hosted by The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce's 'Governor's Day'.
Commissioned for the event by GPCC.
The Sculptor donated his work for the event.
Osmundsen gives a final look before the rigging and other detail is added at his New Durham Studio.
In 1998 Osmundsen won the New Hampshire % Percent for Art Competition Award for his Weathervane design "Sighting the Course" to be placed on the Cupola of the newly built Welcome Center, in Seabrook, New Hampshire, on I-95 N.
The 'Ancient Mariner' is sighting an early Sextant or Octant, which the artist researched and examined at Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic CT.
The sculpting process requires direct forming of copper sheets which are then braze welded together. The forming process know as 'Repousse' which is French, meaning 'to push out' is executed by hammering the copper sheet into a negative mold. These sections are then assembled and welded into place.
Coloring the Copper Statue is known as 'Patina'.
When you have a new copper penny, that is the way the copper sheet looks before and after it is formed and cleaned. Copper naturally reacts to various chemical compounds, i.e. Nitrates;- Copper Ferric Bismuth. Those three aforementioned would turn copper to 1) Blue-green, 2) Red-Brown 3) White.
The Armature and turning setup.
Inside the 'Mariner sculpture' is a copper tube framework known as an 'Armature;. It is not unlike your skeletal system, however at a center balance point and transiting from the 'Hat and Head' down through the left leg and foot is a copper tube;- closed on top and open at the foot, it accommodates a stainless steel solid rod which is fixed well within the cupola. The top of the rod is cupped with a ball bearing with rotates on the closed shaft, at the head.
To your left is my original model for 'Sighting the Course'. About a foot high it was cast in bronze at my studio and foundry (now closed in New Durham). If you enter the Welcome Center you can see this work among other talented New Hampshire artists'.

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this group of 3 weather vanes was my first nh % percent for art competition award.
picture above: one year later, the arts council requested for me to make the display, immediately in our background. walter liff on your right, was another participating artist for the newly built nh liquor store. director of the nh arts council, center.
i'm pictured on your right, bill osmundsen.
the roof of the nh liquor store, setting the vanes with a crane.
location: n. hampton, nh, i-95 n.
**john paul jones" is important to this greater portsmouth area because he had two stays here at a portsmouth (in town) boarding house. which, if your visiting is still standing, in central portsmouth and is known as the john paul jones house.
during his first stay jones outfitted the ranger which was a 'sloop of war', not to be confused with a topsail sloop. the 'ranger' type, closely resembles a frigate which has three masts and would most recognizably be compared to the uss constitution. later jones returned to supervise the building of a man-of-war which was to be called america. the colonials didn't have a man-of -war but for some unreported reason it was given to france.
nh governor steven merrill is hosted by the greater portsmouth chamber of commerce's 'governor's day'.
commissioned for the event by gpcc.
the sculptor donated his work for the event.
osmundsen gives a final look before the rigging and other detail is added at his new durham studio.
in 1998 osmundsen won the new hampshire % percent for art competition award for his weathervane design "sighting the course" to be placed on the cupola of the newly built welcome center, in seabrook, new hampshire, on i-95 n.
the 'ancient mariner' is sighting an early sextant or octant, which the artist researched and examined at mystic seaport museum in mystic ct.
the sculpting process requires direct forming of copper sheets which are then braze welded together. the forming process know as 'repousse' which is french, meaning 'to push out' is executed by hammering the copper sheet into a negative mold. these sections are then assembled and welded into place.
coloring the copper statue is known as 'patina'.
when you have a new copper penny, that is the way the copper sheet looks before and after it is formed and cleaned. copper naturally reacts to various chemical compounds, i.e. nitrates;- copper ferric bismuth. those three aforementioned would turn copper to 1) blue-green, 2) red-brown 3) white.
the armature and turning setup.
inside the 'mariner sculpture' is a copper tube framework known as an 'armature;. it is not unlike your skeletal system, however at a center balance point and transiting from the 'hat and head' down through the left leg and foot is a copper tube;- closed on top and open at the foot, it accommodates a stainless steel solid rod which is fixed well within the cupola. the top of the rod is cupped with a ball bearing with rotates on the closed shaft, at the head.
to your left is my original model for 'sighting the course'. about a foot high it was cast in bronze at my studio and foundry (now closed in new durham). if you enter the welcome center you can see this work among other talented new hampshire artists'.


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News has surfaced that Sade has recorded a new song for Steve McQueen’s upcoming film Widows. The song, ‘The Big Unknown’ is set to play out during the end credits of the movie, according to LA Times.
Sade’s last contribution to a film’s soundtrack was Flower of the Universe, which she recorded for ‘A Wrinkle in Time’.
Widows stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Daniel Kaluuya, Robert Duvall, and Colin Farrell, and is set to be released on November 16th.

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news has surfaced that sade has recorded a new song for steve mcqueen’s upcoming film widows. the song, ‘the big unknown’ is set to play out during the end credits of the movie, according to la times.
sade’s last contribution to a film’s soundtrack was flower of the universe, which she recorded for ‘a wrinkle in time’.
widows stars viola davis, michelle rodriguez, daniel kaluuya, robert duvall, and colin farrell, and is set to be released on november 16th.


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located on malop street, geelong.
serving delicious fresh food & coffee.
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