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By Ashley of Sugar & Cloth
The start of fall really only means one thing: pumpkin spice lattes. Since we all know and love them, I figured I would combine them with one of my other current faves, chai, to make a perfectly fall concoction with this pumpkin chai latte recipe!
You only need a few ingredients and it's as quick and easy as your favorite hot chocolate recipe…
Makes two servings
• ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla
• ⅛ teaspoon allspice
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 bags of chai tea
• 2 cups milk of your choosing
• Cinnamon stick and dusting for garnish (optional)
1. In a small saucepan, bring all the ingredients, except for the tea bags, to a boil over medium heat.
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the tea bags, and let the tea bags steep for 3 minutes (or however long the tea box says).
Garnish with a shake of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick and you're ready to impress all of your fall house guests with this quick and easy recipe.
Photos: Jared Smith
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Well it was bound to happen at some point, as Matt and I tend to be quite ambitious when planning hikes. And today was the day; for the first time in Matt and I's hiking trips together, we bit off more than we could chew.
We decided to try a double summit of Swiftcurrent Mountain and Iceberg Peak in Glacier National Park in the same day. We left the Loop trailhead around 9 AM (unfortunately, we had to get a backcountry pass for our backpacking trip in the morning or we could have left earlier). From there we hiked about 4.2 miles to Granite Park Chalet, gaining somewhere around 2,000 feet elevation along the way. We had some excitement on the way up, discovering fresh bear tracks along quite a bit of the trail as we ascended.
Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you look at it, the bear seemed to have left the premises earlier in the morning. We ate lunch off the trail near the chalet before continuing toward Swiftcurrent Mountain, which is another 3.2 miles of hiking with around 3,000 additional feet of elevation gain.
After having reached the summit of two mountains the previous day, my legs were a little tired, and I think I had to ask Matt to stop and rest briefly at about every other switchback on the way up. I nicknamed Matt the mountain goat on this ascent, as he kept going and going just like the mountain goats on the mountains around us (if you have never seen a mountain goat on a mountain, they are FAST and very agile on the cliffs; trying to get close pictures of those guys was more than a challenge even though we startled more than one on our hike).
At the summit of Swiftcurrent Mountain, a small lookout tower still stands as a private residence to Alex and Liz (according to the sign posted on the door). We tried to figure out what they did, living on top of the mountain, but while we could see a man working inside, no other information was given. However, who could blame them for living there. The views from the summit are breathtaking – 360 degrees around Glacier National Park. While Matt took pictures, I (and my tired legs) rested on the rocks and took in the view. After Matt had paced around for a while, I asked him if he wasn't at least a little tired? (I mean most people are after gaining 5,000 feet elevation change in less than 8 miles) Matt's reply, "No, I feel great – my legs, my knees, my lungs – everything feels great." Me: "Wanna share?"
When we had reached the summit of Swiftcurrent Mountain, I had quickly realized that we were not going to get over to Iceberg Peak from the summit, as the sheer cliff drop-offs made that an impossibility without ropes.
However, I had recalled that the directions we had read said that you could cross over from the lower slopes of the mountain on game trails. So as we descended we watched for a place that we might be able to cut over. We quickly found what we were looking for and began scree skiing (okay, not really – but scree running perhaps) along the side of the mountain to the saddle that connected Swiftcurrent with Iceberg Peak.
The scree ended after a short while, and most of the saddle consisted of scrambling over rock and just hiking around the ridgeline.
As mentioned earlier, the goats were out and about. One group was walking across a snow bank, and we managed to get a picture of a few of them.
Since we were unable to walk across the snow bank, we skirted around it instead.
Daylight was really catching up to us at this point, as were the amount of food and water we were carrying. Additionally, Iceberg Peak itself is very steep, with steep cliffs on either side of our approach.
After having made it to the southern part of Iceberg Peak, (almost 3 miles from Swiftcurrent Mountain) we decided to turn back for safety. We were both a little disappointed that we hadn't been able to reach the summit, but had a lot of fun all the same just hiking on top of the world between the peaks. As Matt says it, "this is how hiking should be, just making your own trail up a mountain, for views that are absolutely amazing."

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Schools Together Concert
In all the previous Evesham Music Festivals youth and music has been celebrated through a special schools concert. The overwhelming enthusiasm of our young musicians from the four local middle schools will shine through and entertain the audience this evening. Each school will delight the audience by singing and playing their chosen musical items and at the end of the concert the four schools will join together to perform several pieces as one. Featuring young musicians from Bredon Hill, Blackminster, Simon de Montfort & St Egwins Middle Schools
Promoter: Evesham Festival of Music
Booking Dates
Thursday 27 June, 2013 19:00 £4.00 (Under-16s) £8.00 (Full price)


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Johnny Apple Treats
The original Johnny Apple Treats are back ! Apple flavored candies that have more of a tart flavor then the Appleheads candies that have been around.
Johnny apple treats were one of the original members of the Lemonhead family. Johnny apple treats first came out in 1908 , but have been gone from the shelves for many years.
Ferra Pan Candy Company has brought Johnny Apple Treats back in their retro style packaging. These are a favorite old time candy with a tart apple flavoring we have all missed.
You get a box of 24 .8oz boxes.
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The Long Blue Line: Lighthouse tender and warship with the heart of a lion
In the early days of the U.S. Lighthouse Service, tenders were vessels equipped with lifting apparatus to deliver heavy cargo and construction materials to lighthouses. Such was the case with Lighthouse Tender Van Santvoort that was later renamed Coeur de Leon, meaning lion-hearted. The tender supported the construction of the famous Minot's Ledge Lighthouse and aided in the development of hot air balloon technology.
The Long Blue Line: Lighthouse Service during the Civil War
Throughout the Civil War and its aftermath, U.S. Lighthouse Service men and women fulfilled their mission as members of the long blue line by operating lighthouses all along the East and Gulf Coasts. Other services rendered by the Lighthouse Service included buoys, aids to navigation, buoy depots, lightships and lighthouse tenders.
Coast Guard Heroes: Keeper Ida Lewis
If you were to ask any member of the Coast Guard who the most famous lighthouse keeper was, you'd most likely get the name Ida Lewis. Lewis was a famed lighthouse keeper and is credited with saving 18 lives earning this Coast Guard hero the Gold Lifesaving Medal.
225 years of Service to Nation: Aids to navigation
The technology has changed over the years but not the mission: to safeguard the Nation's waterways and the ships, craft and personnel that ply those waters, maintaining the nation's economy by supporting, guiding and protecting the most efficient form of transport we have – our Nation's waterborne commercial vessels.
225 years of Service to Nation: Coast Guard lineage
The mergers have not been easy, and some argue the process is still on-going, but the functions and expertise these agencies brought with them survive intact. They have made today's Coast Guard what it is — the world's premiere maritime agency.
Restless nights, resolute watch: The exemplary life of Catherine Moore
Moore is officially credited with saving 21 lives while keeping the light on Fayerweather Island. "I wish it had been double that number," said Moore about her rescues.
Illuminating the path ahead
Women's History Month is one of many celebrations that remind Americans of their identities and the impact of those who have gone before us. While Women's History Month has come to an end, the Coast Guard continues to honor women and the contributions they have made to shape the service's history. Kathleen Moore is one of these women.
Welcome to the fleet Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Norvell
She was a leader. She was a trailblazer. She was a lifesaver. She's the namesake of the Coast Guard's newest cutter – Margaret "Madge" Norvell. The Coast Guard welcomed their newest fast response cutter to the fleet this weekend as Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Norvell was commissioned in New Orleans. The cutter is the first in its class to be named after a Coast Guard heroine.
In service to the light
Written by by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric J. Chandler. Pass by pass, an old lens turns through the decades. It is part of the rhythm of the Umpqua Coast. Turning with the ebb and flood of the tides, the […]
Coast Guard Heroes: Kathleen Moore
This Compass series chronicles the first 14 heroes the Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutters have been named for. These men and women, who stood the watch before us, lived extraordinary lives as they lit the way for sailors in times past, […]


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HomoLuminous Retreat Centre
Listed in Ayahuasca
- Pradera, San Agustín, Huila, Colombia
Are you ready for big change in your life? Are you ready to do whatever it takes? Are you ready to truly feel joy? Then Homo Luminous Retreats is where you will find it and more!
Homo Luminous Retreats are confronting and challenging and if you stick it through to the end you will find much deeper happiness than you have ever experienced. Working alongside our Cofan elders we will safely guide you through deep transformational ceremonial work and bridge what you will learn to implement it in your everyday life. You will savor freshly prepared meals and take pleasure in the extraordinarily beautiful surroundings in our impressive retreat centre. You can anticipate waterfalls, local fruit, laughter and tears, deep realizations and a new way to look at life. You may even pick up some Spanish. And not to worry, with an elevation of 1700 meters we have basically no mosquitos.
Got your attention? Keep reading, there is so much more. See you soon!
Homo Luminous Retreats are a 12 day holistic adventure that focuses on finding clarity to your life through deep transformational work. Your 12 days here consists of consultation, Cofan ceremonies, integration, outings, incredible feasts and some time to rest as well.
You can expect to be pushed to your limit and supported through the entire process. You will learn the Homo Luminous methodology of knowing how to make choices and decisions based on what will lead you to your own personal happiness and success. We are not here to teach you what to do with your life. We are here to teach you simple and practical ways of how you can design and achieve your own greatest potential, your greatest dreams, your greatest life.
Consultation is held in a group so that everyone can learn from everyone else. During consultation you will share your life stories and our crew will guide you through a process and help to form your intentions leading into ceremony. Our crew has experience in choosing the right intention to provide you with clarity on what is most important to benefiting your happiness. Consultation is also a time where we help you have a greater understanding of the messages you received on your journey the night prior and how it correlates into your everyday life.
On the Ceremonial evenings our Cofan elders bring their ancient unbroken lineage of knowledge and experience to you. They will serve their ancient brew of ayahuasca and your intention will be to find clarity. You will be safely and lovingly guided and supported through the entire night which can last anywhere between 5 to 8 hours.
Integration is one of the most important aspects of the work we do. What good does it do to find out how you truly want to live your life if you cannot make it happen? We will provide you with an extensive "tool box" to aid you in living your happiest life. And you get to choose what that life is!
You will be challenged. You will have fun. And you will find magic.
La Candelaria Vieja is the oldest area of Bogota and we will weave through the cobblestone streets checking out the amazing architecture. There are plenty of traditional stops to grab an authentic Colombian coffee and check out the views. Our meeting place and hotel is located in the centre of this area.
A Gondola Ride in Bogota is an spectacular way to begin our time together. The brand new cable car travels up the Monserrate mountain to a church over-looking the capital city of Colombia and home to 14 million residents. Afterwards we head out for a fancy dinner meal before catching our Mercedes bus to the retreat centre.
The Farm Orientation is where we will continue as a group on our amazing journey together. It is of the utmost importance that each and every participant feels the welcoming love of this paradise. Therefore, in order to become familiar with the surroundings and the caretakers, we shall all walk the gardens, meet the horses, kick off our shoes, feel the sacred earth between our toes, grab some tea made from farm-grown herbs and soak up the scenery and fresh air. Then we will journey inside the villa for a logistical information session: sleeping quarters, general rules, safety procedures and information about the grounds and villa. The local staff will be introduced at this time.
Bathing in waterfalls has been used by countless tribes and new-age healing practices around the globe, to cleanse away any unwanted baggage that we may have been carrying upon our hearts for far too long. These waterfalls are the physical manifestation of Mother Nature's blessing of unconditional love.
Group sweat lodge with volcanic river rocks, known by many indigenous cultures as the Grandfathers, are heated in a fire and then placed into the sweat lodge with care and respect. We will undertake four rounds in order to pay homage to our ancestors, the directions and the elements. This is a beautiful ceremony of respect, intention, and focused endurance which uses all four elements and the spirit guides of the land to clean our pores and celebrate our souls.
Horseback riding through the Andes is incredible and all experience levels are welcomed. No problem if you would prefer to hike or cruise in a jeep, we cater to everybody. Imagine after an afternoon of archeological exploration you hop on a horse and calmly cruise to our retreat centre. This is a great way to spend an afternoon and get to know each other. Throughout your stay at the centre one on one horseback riding lessons will be provided as requested. It's fun to wake up in the morning with your cafe and go feed the horses bananas and sugar-cane from the farm before the day gets rolling.
Breath Work is a powerful cleansing and purifying practice that focuses on healing the body with the breath. It provides the body the opportunity to release issues and deep traumas on the cellular level.
Our Cuisine is full of the best locally sourced exotic fruits, a wide range of vegetables and healthy meats. Our meals are crafted with love, both traditional local dishes and western style dishes as well. We live in abundance here and we love to share it.
Aroma Therapy with the local ecosystem guided by an indigenous botanist and discover many of the local sacred herbs and medicinal plants. The feminine touch of aroma therapy cannot be fully explained by words but the mystery of our techniques will be revealed on-site.
The Magdalena "Spa" will rinse and cleanse our body, nourishing our physical temple from head to toe. We will exfoliate our bodies with the mud and sand from the mineral rich headwaters of the river.
La Siesta is a time for you to have a well earned nap. There are many ways for you to decompress and integrate the experiences in our workshop. This time will be for you to rest, hangout or head for a nature walk.
Chocolate making. Learn to pick and roast cacao to make your own chocolate the authentic way. Your friends and family will be excited to taste your hard work. This is a great time and we have a lot of fun at Alberto's farm.
Warriors Waterfall , we will cross an "Indiana Jones" bridge and weave our way through banana and citrus trees, coffee plants, corn and sugar cane in a beautiful riverside setting. A waterfall of nearly 20 meters drops from the canopy, hidden within a semi-enclosed vertical cave. With such a powerful blast of fresh oxygenated water only a 20 minute walk away, it will be hard not to find you there every day. At around 10:45 in the morning, the sun is at the perfect height to illuminate the sacred space. In this oasis of powerful love, we roar the wild animal within us, begging to explore its full freedom. After visiting the falls, we will continue the adventure along the river to a majestic swimming hole and sandy beach. This is where we call the Spa, the place to exfoliate your skin and lounge on the sun-soaked rocks.
Bedtime Stretch is a very mellow group stretch with the intention of waking up with a limber body, ready for a breathtaking hike the next day!
Tres Chorros Waterfall is found hiking through the rolling hills of the Andes, you will feel the magic and power of the mountainous peaks peering down upon us. The hike will continue down into a valley and through the lush forest towards a hidden treasure. This treasure is Tres Chorros waterfall which was sculpted by the natives around the same time as the pyramids were built. In honour of their gods, they carved the Grandfather stones in order to split one river into three parallel falls.
The San Agustin Archaeological Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its preservation of the Pre-Colombian culture as demonstrated by its abundance of ancient statues and burial sites. The earliest artifacts and burial sites date back over 5,300 years, equivalent to the time of the creation of the Egyptian pyramids.
Mother Nature has blessed us with medicinal plants that are keys into our soul and the unification of all. The Grandmother spirit of Ayuhuasca is a magnificent tool that guides us into the raw heart of life itself. Together with the wise elders from the jungle, a safe and sacred space will be opened for the deep cleansing of the soul. These ceremonies aid us in releasing and purging past traumas and limitations. This is for those of you who are willing to embrace life to the fullest and willing to face your deepest fears. This work offers an opportunity to claim worthiness and discover the blissful miracles of inner freedom. Make the choice to be happy and show up for life! The law of attraction runs wild down every street. Whatever you are looking for, it WILL find you.
Should you want to stay after your retreat and play it a day at a time, we will be happy to provide the experience and needed integration time after your workshop. Staying in the lodge for a few days is always recommended, meals are made and no pressure. If you want to have more ceremonies or tours that can easily be organized for you.
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What I have gained from the HomoLuminous experience truly is priceless. It is impossible to put a price on healing deep trauma and realizing your full potential as a human being.
The extremely knowledgable and loving facilitators spend days helping you to form specific questions to ask the Grandmother spirit in ceremony. This enables you to get specific answers about your life. They then help you to figure out what your journeys mean and how to fully integrate those experiences to benefit your life as deeply as possible.
If you feel a calling to the medicine this is the center to go with. I will definitely be working with these people for the rest of my life. The Ayahuasceros, the staff, the property, the food, the hiking; everything was amazing. A life changing experience on many levels. Be ready for a very intense few weeks of hard work and being pushed to your limits, while at the same time having a blast in the beautiful paradise that is southern Colombia!!
Participating in ceremony and retreat with the Homoluinous family was profoundly life changing and far exceeded my expectations in every way. Brandy and Steven provide a balance of masculine and feminine support, energy and love to guide participants through a variety of individual experiences that the Ayahuasca medicine invokes. Their interactive consultation process creates a truly customized approach for participants to allow optimal healing and comfort at any level of personal awakening. The Cofan Shaman and family that guide ceremony have dedicated their lives to this work and portray a welcoming attitude of gentle love and acceptance to all that choose to walk this journey. They also grow and prepare and bless the Ayahuasca medicine themselves as their families have done for centuries. Additional support is provided by the team that run the house to cook delicious homemade meals and provide a clean and safe environment for all participants. Any possible need that could arise while on this retreat will be met with a smile and a solution!
The retreat is located near the beauty and serenity of the Magdalena river in a gorgeous home that provides comfort, safety and peace for all the members during their stay. To have a clean and safe environment while processing my inner journey was very important for me to feel secure and comfortable and I truly felt that all of my needs were fully met here. Wether you want to do yoga by the river, cleanse in a waterfall, horseback ride through the hills or relax in a hammock, there are a variety of natural and peaceful options for everyone within close walking distance of the house.
My experience with Ayahuasca ceremony in Columbia has completely changed my life and allowed me to see things that I was previously blind to in order to begin my personal journey of healing. I am so grateful to Steven and Brandy for putting their heart, body and soul in to guiding this experience and to my Homoluminous family for holding space for my process as well.
Mahalo Nui Loa
LIFE CHANGING, EMPOWERING, HEALING AND FULL OF LOVE. I participated in a retreat this December and the magic continues to grow within and around me to this day. The service provided by this retreat is amazing! The ceremonies with Cofan Shamans are breath taking and meticulously woven together with a preparatory and integration package that works! Trust in the process provided, however challenging it may be.
I feel healed in so many ways, the vail has been lifted and I am overwhelmingly excited by the beauty that i am now able to see surrounds me.
Thank you Homoluminous Retreat!
Wow. Whoa!
If you want to be truly happy and you're looking to make a real, lasting change in your life – HomoLuminous Retreat Center is the place to go.
With the center being right in the heart of the Andes mountains, there's a spectacular view and so much to explore. Waterfalls, horseback riding, totally incredible food, Colombian culture, and so much more…chocolate making, sugar making, Qi Gong, Yoga, massage, accupuncture…and the list goes on.
Offering authentic, traditional Cofan Ayahuasca ceremonies, facilitated by guides and elders with years of experiences and an amazing crew of compassionate and considerate staff, along with an integrative consultation process throughout the entire retreat to set intentions as a human family, and to help everything make sense and feel practical –
I felt completely safe here, to go to the depths of what has been preventing me from feeling happy in my life. I was able to look at my childhood traumas with clarity, to see the contradicting beliefs I've held that have kept me from opening my heart to loving myself. I met my inner-child and connected with him in a way like I never have before. I am so proud of myself – I feel clean – I feel amazing!
I struggled since I was a young boy with addictions and other issues, here I made the choice to stop smoking, to change my relationship to my human family and myself, and to take responsibility for my life – all the hardest things I've ever done.
Now, being back to everyday life it gets tough at times and things come up, but I trust myself to get through it – and now I have the knowledge and tools I need to know how. The work that is done here is difficult and challenging but it is so worth it. The rewards are beyond words.
It's hard to put into words Steven & Brandy's retreat. Here are a few : Enlightening, powerful, mind blowing, hard work, rewarding, clarity, and a overwhelming feeling of love! I would say Steven puts so much energy into facilitating this spiritual retreat more than any other facilitator that I have ever worked with. I am blown away at his determination, perseverance, and endless support he brings towards each participant. My biggest advice for any participant questioning taking this retreat is TRUST! I can say whole heartedly that Steven and Brandy's heart is in the most loving and supportive place and knowing that you will get so much more out of this! What I have observed from participants in the past is; difficulties and struggles arise from a lack of trust. For my experience when I trusted and surrendered to Steven and Brandy so much beauty, love and clarity came to me. I highly recommend this retreat for anybody who is willing to release their fears, to look at the face on and truly believe that they are the most beautiful, loving and amazing human being on this earth. Happiness awaits you….search inside and you will find so much beauty. I will add it doesn't always come easy…it is hard work, but so worth it in the end!
Here is a little about Colombia and the location:
The property in Colombia is magical! It is located in an amazing green lush valley with farms between forest and mountains. You are far away from civilization, but moments away from beautiful waterfalls, and a blue jewel; the powerful Rio Magdalena. I have traveled a lot but the people of Colombia are so generous and welcoming. You will eat the most delicious fruit and juices that are grown locally and absolutely organic! I would love the opportunity to go back to Colombia and especially back to HomoLuminous Retreat Centre.
In the few years leading up to my Homoluminous retreat experience I found myself starting to lose my fire for life. I was slowly developing a "what's the point" attitude and it was leading me into a very sad and hopeless place. It's been just over six months now since my retreat experience and my outlook couldn't be more different. I've got all the reason in the world now to have a perspective on life that won't give up trying to see the good, striving relentlessly to be my best. My fire for life is back and the rewards from living this way keep on unfolding with each passing day. Thank you so much Homoluminous retreats for helping me begin to see.


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What You Should Know Before Adopting A Dog
Before you decide to adopt a dog, there are a number of considerations that need to be taken into account. You want to ensure that the adoption will be as successful as possible for both you and your new pup.
Here are some important points to know before you bring your adopted dog home.
1. A full-time commitment is required.
Whether you are planning on adopting a puppy or adult dog, you need to understand the time commitment required when bringing a dog into your life. Your dog needs your attention, from feeding to supplying fresh water, to providing exercise and quality bonding time.
Your adopted pup may not call for constant supervision, like a child would, but he cannot be ignored either. Dogs who are left alone without proper interaction and stimulation often engage in destructive actions, like chewing, to relieve boredom.
Before adopting a dog, be sure you have the time to:
- feed and provide the dog with fresh water on a daily basis
- walk, exercise, and play with the dog each day
- interact and bond with the dog; don't leave him in the garage or leashed outside all the time
- provide socialization and stimulation to prevent behavioral issues
The upside to being fully committed to your new dog is that with your loving care, he will be fully committed to you as well.
2. Veterinary care can be costly.
When you adopt a dog, you are also taking on the responsibility for his health care. Veterinary checkups and vaccinations need to be done on a yearly basis.
Additionally, it is vitally important that you spay or neuter your dog, and depending on whether your veterinarian uses a laser for this procedure or not, the surgery can be expensive. Other preventatives may also be necessary, and the cost of your dog's health care will increase.
These are some veterinary procedures you may need for your dog:
- general physical exams
- yearly or bi-yearly vaccinations (rabies, canine distemper, canine parvovirus, etc.)
- blood tests
- spaying or neutering
- dental cleaning
- preventative services for parasites and heartworm
You may want to explore pet insurance to help you with some veterinary costs. Owning a dog can be an expensive venture, but a healthy dog is a happy dog, and a happy dog equals a happy owner.
3. Your freedom will be limited.
If you are adopting a dog, but expect to keep your jet-setting lifestyle, long hours at work, or many nights out on the town, think again. You will need to come home from work every day to care for your dog or make arrangements for your dog to be cared for during the day.
Dog sitters, dog walkers, or doggy daycare facilities can assist in this endeavor, but they can't make up for the importance of the time you spend with your dog. Building a social bond with your pup is critical to creating a respectful, meaningful relationship.
Be prepared to do the following if you adopt a dog:
- head home after work to see to the dog's needs
- contract with a dog walker or dog sitter service
- send your dog to a dog daycare facility
Always remember that you are the person your dog most wants to see and spend time with. If your life is too hectic to include a dog, you either need to adjust your schedule or reconsider the adoption.
4. Do your research.
Make sure that you adopt a dog that best fits your lifestyle, your home, and your family. If you live in a small apartment, don't adopt a large-breed dog that needs room to roam. Need a dog with a quiet temperament? Consider adopting a senior dog instead of a high-energy puppy.
Take the time to research breeds of dogs that would be most suited to your life and home. For example, the Siberian husky is a dog that requires a fenced yard with space to run, and a Labrador Retriever is an energetic dog that has an extended "puppyhood." If those dogs won't work for your schedule, find another dog that will.
Before you adopt, make sure you know:
- what breed(s) of dog will work best with your lifestyle
- what size dog will fit your home
- any special requirements a particular breed of dog may need (fenced yard, dog run, etc.)
Many adopted dogs are returned to shelters because they didn't mesh with the adopter's life. You can better the odds for an excellent adoptive match if you do your homework ahead of time
5. Prepare for everyday expenses.
Aside from the price for veterinary care, there are many everyday expenses that you will have after adopting a dog. Accessories and food are two primary costs that will require regular funding. Other expenses, such as having your dog microchipped, are also costs to consider before adoption.
Here are some main costs you will have to budget for when adopting a dog:
- high-quality food and treats; the better the food, the higher the price
- accessories like collars, leashes, ID tags, harnesses, crates, food and water bowls, grooming supplies, and dog toys
- microchipping for pet recovery in case your dog becomes lost ($45.00)
- dog boarding/daycare services
- obedience training classes
Dogs need frequent maintenance, so if you want to adopt a dog, you need to have the necessary funds to spend on the general costs associated with dog ownership.
6. Expect the unexpected.
Dog owners need to be prepared for the unexpected to occur. Even the healthiest of dogs can suddenly suffer a medical emergency, such as an abscessed tooth, stomach blockage, or broken foot.
When you own a dog, you need to be ready for anything, which means having money saved or having reliable pet insurance to help cover unexpected medical costs.
Additionally, you need to have the following information on hand at all times:
- your veterinarian office's phone number and operating hours
- the phone number for the closest 24-hour emergency clinic
- a pet first aid kit to have at home
Hopefully you never have to encounter an emergency situation with your dog, but if you do, you want to be ready at a moment's notice.
7. Embrace a long-term relationship.
Remember that when you adopt a dog, you are bringing a living being into your home and your life. Your adopted dog will look to you for care, guidance, and love.
Keep these keys in mind as a dog owner:
- be patient at all times
- be consistent in your training and expectations
- owning a dog is a privilege and a responsibility
- plan excursions with your dog (hiking, walking, road trips)
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Your newly adopted dog will give you unconditional love and loyalty; give him the same gift in return.
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After my weekend in the Drome Provencale I headed down to the South of France with my grandfather as he had to attend a couple of seminars in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. Sometimes I wonder if he's really 97 years old or if this is some sort of switched-at-birth-mistake… how can anyone have so much energy at his age? He walks faster than me sometimes! Although, if you asked him this question I'm pretty certain his answer would be: 'the secret's in the Bordeaux rouge'! :)
Whilst he attended his meetings, I walked around town and made some lovely discoveries. I had never been to Marseille or Aix before so it was really lovely to discover a new part of my home country.
On our way back from our trip, we also stopped for a night at my grandfather's holiday home near Cannes. It was a very quick stopover but it was long enough to enjoy an apéritif on the deck and play a game of pétanque of course.
Here are some pics I took along the way:
Marseille is a very big city (the second largest in France) so if you're short on time like I was I'd definitely recommend you focus on the 'Panier' (the oldest and most historical part of town) and the 'Vieux port' (the old harbor). The Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde is also worth a visit and offers a stunning view of Marseille. I decided to tackle the steep hill by foot and climbed up what felt like 1000 steps but you could be much more clever than me and simply take the bus (like everyone else did – I definitely had the steps all to myself!).
Aix en Provence is much smaller than Marseille but it more than makes up for its size with its charm. I only had a day to spend in the city but it was definitely enough to make me fall in love.
The city's architecture is absolutely gorgeous. The main boulevard (Le Cours mirabeau) is lined with hotels particuliers (private mansions) dating back from the 17th/18th century and all have beautiful fronts. The rest of the old town is equally interesting and full of historical gems. I also loved the fact that there were many little fountains and squares scattered around the place. It reminded me a lot of Italy somehow…
People appeared really laid back (French people always tease southerners for being too relaxed) and everyone seemed to have time to enjoy a glass of rosé at the end of the day outside the many cafes. This is the life!
The French Riviera
My grandfather's holiday house (which he bought with my grandmother back in the 1970's) is situated between St Raphael and Cannes in a little village called Le Trayas. There is literally nothing around except for houses, the beach and a dairy. And it's just the way we like it.
Ps. You can read more about my trip to France by checking out my posts on Paris, The French Alps and the Drome Provencale!


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Published: February 6, 2012
Oct. 11th, 1943-A British spy plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France. Its pilot and passenger are best friends. One of the girls has a chance at survival. The other has lost the game before it's barely begun.
When "Verity" is arrested by the Gestapo, she's sure she doesn't stand a chance. As a secret agent captured in enemy territory, she's living a spy's worst nightmare. Her Nazi interrogators give her a simple choice: reveal her mission or face a grisly execution.
As she intricately weaves her confession, Verity uncovers her past, how she became friends with the pilot Maddie, and why she left Maddie in the wrecked fuselage of their plane. On each new scrap of paper, Verity battles for her life, confronting her views on courage, failure and her desperate hope to make it home. But will trading her secrets be enough to save her from the enemy?
A Michael L. Printz Award Honor book that was called "a fiendishly-plotted mind game of a novel" in The New York Times, Code Name Verity is a visceral read of danger, resolve, and survival that shows just how far true friends will go to save each other.
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Rarely do you find Young Adult books that deal with subjects other than vampires, zombies, teen angst,young love, and paranormal activity and that's why this book is so special. It's takes place in Europe during World War II and revolves around the lives of two very brave teenage girls. Friendship, loyalty and love of country draws them together in a way that not even they could understand, It is truly profound reading.


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Tom Solomon
Tom studied at The Birmingham Conservatoire and the RAM where he gained his qualifications: BMus; PGdip; LRAM. He was later awarded an Honorary award (HonBC) by the Birmingham Conservatoire, for outstanding achievement.
Tom has recently created the role of William Hogarth in a new commission by the Royal Opera House called PLEASURES PROGRESS, being performed at The Linbury Theatre, ROH.
In February 2010 he made his New York debut, performing the roles of The Moon and the King of the East in the Royal Opera House production of THE ENCHANTED PIG at The New Victory Theatre, 42nd Street, after a successful London run in the West End at The Linbury, ROH.
Tom has also performed leading and supporting roles in other West End shows, including
three of the most famous musicals ever written -
Other theatre includes leading roles in: WEST SIDE STORY (Dublin); INTO THE WOODS (Derby); SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM (Stevenage); and the world premieres of BUSQUEDA (Cambridge) and ONLY THE BRAVE (Edinburgh).
In 2005 he was the Winner of the International BBC competition, The Voice of Musical Theatre, which has led to many appearances on BBC Radio 2's Friday Night is Music Night, and with orchestras, including the BBC Concert Orchestra, Sinfonia Britannica, and Manchester Camerata.
Recordings include: ONLY THE BRAVE, the world premiere cast recording; SCROOGE THE MUSICAL, The London Palladium cast recording; guest artist on Robyn North's album, MAKE BELIEVE, and the release of the single, SEE THE LIGHT, from the musical, ALL 4 ONE. Tom has also released his own piano/vocal album, MORE THAN THIS, which includes the songs, You Raise Me Up and The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.


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So I booked tickets to visit Abi in Oman, but had no real idea what to expect when I got there. My only reason for going was to visit her and have a good holiday. I have been pleasantly surprised!
It started on February 14th with a night flight, which I just loooooove. We landed at around 8:00 Sunday morning. Which would usually be a school day for Abi but was an inservice so she was able to come and pick me up at the airport which was a bonus! I went back to her apartment to sleep and she went on to school. Later she came by and picked me up and took me to the beach near an after school BBQ. It was nice to meet some of the teachers and hang out. Best part of the day was when we were about the leave and a mounted police patrol walked by! They were riding grey Arabians which was a bit different!
So day to started with a late morning! I then decided to walk over the to small shopping area near Abi's house known as MK. I had lunch at Subway and walked around a bit. While I was there I looked around the parking lot and with the types of cars you could have been in the SW of the US. There are loads of pick up trucks, Suburbans, Jeeps, and other American muscle. It was good to hear!
When Abi came home we drove out to the Muttrah Souk. It was very interesting especially if you like the whole digging for treasures idea! One of the shops had a container of old money, I could have spent hours looking at it!
The walk up to the Souk along the waterfront was very nice as the area has all be developed since the 70s. Before then it was basically nothing! My favorite part were the giant jack looking concrete thingys that they were using to protect the road base. They looked like something out of Gulliver's Travels. The footpath and the statues were also amazing!
The day ended with a trip to Abi's favorite Sushi restaurant, Wasabi Sushi!


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The Friends of All Saints Church, Boughton Aluph
From Anglo-Saxon times to the present day All Saints has been replaced, enlarged and enhanced. Most recently the South
porch with its unique Tudor fireplace has been re-opened, the South transept window (bricked up since WW2) restored by the Stour Music Festival, and a fine new organ provided by Canterbury Diocese. In addition large sums of money have been
spent on essential repair and conservation work to preserve one of the South East's finest pilgrim churches.
Financing this has become increasingly difficult for the thirty or so on the electoral roll, as they are also responsible for St Christopher's at Boughton Lees, another old building used regularly during the colder months.
The Friends of All Saints was formed by people willing to give an annual donation (suggested £20) to support this ancient church. Friends receive a periodical newsletter of progress and information on forthcoming events.
If you would like to become a Friend please contact Robert P Oliver who will email you details:
telephone 01233 623761 or email:
2014, the centenary of the start of World War 1, saw a huge amount of press and TV coverage focusing naturally enough on the vast human cost. 2018 was just as intense if not more so, and 11 November, marking the centenary of the Armistice, saw hundreds of special activities and acts of recognition in football grounds, schools and many public places.
This village, along with other rural communities, was hard hit, and the war memorial on the Green at Boughton Lees commemorates those who gave their all. In 2018 we recognised their sacrifice further by commissioning a carved stone memorial to hang in All Saints' church. Mason Gary Newton (it was he who repaired and hung the Capt Moyle memorial in the South transept) was engaged, a design agreed, and the cost made more affordable by a generous and much appreciated grant from Boughton Aluph and Eastwell Parish Council. Caithness stone which is very like slate, was the chosen material, and the completed work can now be seen on the North aisle wall. It's not too late to make a contribution towards the cost - in gratitude to those whose selfless sacrifice enables us to enjoy the lives we lead today - so if you would like to do so please get in touch with our Treasurer Frank Edwards on 01233 640357.
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Archivo de la etiqueta: zarzuela
Zarzuela III. 'Música clásica', by Ruperto Chapí
Released in Madrid's Teatro de la Comedia, the September 20, 1880. Although the original zarzuela is a parody of classical music to folk or popular music, it focuses on the didactic and has positively the study and enjoyment of music, especially … Seguir leyendo
La Zarzuela II. The voices and their roles.
The main characters are generally interpreted by Soprano and Tenor. Baritone, Mezzo or Contralto often have supporting roles. But in the Zarzuela exists a peculiar role, performing comic roles. Thus, we have the comic soprano, comic tenor,etc. Both in the zarzuela as in opera, … Seguir leyendo
La Zarzuela
This Spanish drama-musical genre is characterized by a mixture of singing and spoken dialogue and the introduction of elements of the Spanish popular and folk tradition (jota, chotis, muñeiras…): The term zarzuela was born in the XVIIth century. They were musical works … Seguir leyendo


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Saturday, February 1, 2014
Pâté de Campagne
I bought myself a wee early Christmas present, a Le Creuset Terrine, I've always wanted one but the price tag has put me off until now, however I had plans for my contributions toward the Christmas fare and it seemed as good of an excuse as any to indulge myself. I've previously mentioned the Walnut bread and Chicken Liver Pâté, but they were mere sides to my ambitious plans, well maybe not that ambitious, of Pâté de Campagne is pretty simple to put together, although the mincer from hell almost broke my wrist but apart from that it's just few simple steps and patience.
You'll have to excuse the lack of gram measurements, as these will depend on how large your terrine is. Also if you can get pork liver, great, if not use chicken, the same can be said of caul fat which I couldn't get my hands on so I used very fatty belly bacon.
2 parts pork shoulder
1 part pork back fat
1 part liver
Trim the livers and cut in half, cut the back fat and should in to cubes small enough to fit through your mincer feeder. Chuck the whole lot in a bowl that will fit in your fridge.
White wine
Pink Salt (optional, use 1% by weight of the meat)
Roughly chop the herbs and shallots and toss into the bowl with the meat, grate in nutmeg to taste. Pour in a glass of wine and a splash of brandy. Add the pink salt if you're using. Stir through and cover. Refrigerate overnight.
Streaky bacon/caul fat
1 egg
Salt (around 2% by weight, this can be adjusted later)
Set your mincer up with a medium die and pass through the meat mixture. Using your fingers mix through the salt and egg. Take a small portion and wrap in cling film, making it water tight, and poach in some simmering water until cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, remember that the terrine is served cool so the seasoning will be more muted.
Line the terrine with the bacon (or fat) and pour in the minced mixture. Tap the terrine on the bench to get rid of any air pockets. Fold the bacon over the top of the mixture and place on the lid. Place the terrine in a bain-marie (with hot water) and into an oven set at 150–160°C, cook for about 2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature is about 70°C (65°C should be enough though).
Remove from the bain-marie and let cool, then weigh down a tight fitting lid with a couple of cans, use a stiff piece of cardboard cut to the correct shape and wrap in tin foil, refrigerate overnight.
Serve with pickled onions, cornichons, hot mustard and my walnut flat bread.
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This is about the guys you forgot existed or hopefully most guys in your league are not looking for. The goal is to snipe these guys on the waiver wire or late in your draft. In dynasty formats, it is crucial to find the value guys late after all the big-name prospects are taken. Your dynasty farm system can help you in many ways with trades and mid-season call-ups. Hopefully this helps you find some gems where people are not looking. Keep in mind ALL these players are looking at call-ups this year…Please, blog, may I have some more?
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The Atlanta Braves pitching staff is full of young arms. They currently have a log jam for the fifth rotation spot and some bullpen questions. Hopefully this will clear the picture for some, while laying out a bold prediction or two. This is solely based on the pitchers currently on the roster and does NOT include any free agent or trade predictions. While the Braves are one of the many teams in talks with Craig Kimbrel, he will remain out of the conversation…Please, blog, may I have some more?
As mock drafts and real drafts begin, we can start to see the results of where players are being drafted. At this early stage, patterns start to form and ADP will fluctuate for certain players based on type of league, for example: Eloy Jimenez may have a higher ADP in a dynasty league than a redraft […]Please, blog, may I have some more?


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Anyone who is a Kuma patient or a massage client, and all of you who regularly read our Wellness Tips hear us talk a lot about symptoms vs. causes.
There are thousands of symptoms. Symptoms are the "Check Engine Light" of the body, so when a symptom appears, it is important that we pay attention.
Although there are thousands of symptoms, we know that there are only three causes of all health issues – Stress, Toxicity, and Trauma. Prolonged Stress results in Hormonal Imbalance, Toxicity leads to fatigue and weight gain, an Trauma causes Nero-Muscular damage.
Whatever the cause, there is always a three step solution to every health issue:
- What you put in your body,
It is important to know what food, vitamins, and supplements your body needs to heal itself, and to make sure you take only quality products.
It is not legal for food growers and supplement manufactures to list the benefits of their products on the labels, but you can ask your healthcare practitioner or the people at your favorite health store for assistance. Also there are many very good internet sites for information on what foods and supplements are good for a particular health issue.
- What you do with your body,
Stretching and exercise is an important part of everyone's health, but when you have a particular health issue, it is essential that you stretch and exercise every day. A specific plan will help target the exact areas you need to work on, but at a minimum everyone can do light calisthenics or yoga and a daily walk. Gypsy will be happy to help you take a walk every day.
- Who you get to help you with your body.
None of us can do it all alone, we all need help. Even Dr. Barb needs a regular massage or a Naprapathic Treatment. Make sure you find someone you can trust and make regular appointments.
We see many people who come in regularly when they are in pain, but as soon as they feel better, they stop coming in. Then six months later we see them again and they are in pain again. Regular maintenance visits will keep your body healthy.
So remember, whatever your health issue is, the solution is what you put into your body, what you do with your body, and who you get to help you with your body.


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The Voyage of the Golden Hinde - KS1/2
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Learning objectives:
- How did Captain Francis Drake's leadership change life at sea?
- What was life like for the crew and officers sailing under Captain Drake?
Links to the National Curriculum KS1 and KS2:
- The expansion and dissolution of empires
- Events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally
- The lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements
- Significant historical events, people and places in their own locality
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"In the midst of the panic and the fear, there is a people who belong to the God of the Covenant... and in His arms, there is security and in His sovereignty, there is trust." ~ Steve Brown
Yesterday we remembered the tenth anniversary of 9/11, a date that for my generation will live in our memories as long as Kennedy's assassination or Pearl Harbor did for previous generations. A lot has been said about this tragedy--some good and a lot bad. The big question is, "Where was God during 9/11?" He was on His throne as King of the universe, where He has always been since before there was time. He never left it during 9/11, Oklahoma City bombing, Virginia Tech, WWI, WWII, or when two of my closest friends died a few months before 9/11. He was not somewhere else in the world and somehow missed it. He was not surprised by it. He has always been and will always be in control of all things. We cannot say He "did not cause 9/11" and yet also hold to Ro. 8:28. He cannot work all things together for good unless He controls those bad things that He works together, along with the good things, to accomplish good for His people. Why did He ordain 9/11? I have no idea. I could give a few possible reasons like bringing together a nation or opportunities for the gospel, but anything that I could come up with would surely not be close to a complete account of God's plans for 9/11 and would cheapen the lives lost in that tragedy. We must leave it up to Him and acknowledge that sometimes when the darkness surrounds us we cannot understand why. Yet, we cannot doubt in the dark what we have known to be true about God in the light. He is sovereign over all things, even 9/11, and He promises to work all things, even 9/11, together for the good of those who are His. If you deny the first you cannot trust in the second. If you deny the first you cannot have the hope of the second.
I recommend reading one of Piper's articles that he wrote shortly after 9/11: Why I Do Not Say, "God Did Not Cause the Calamity, but He Can Use It for Good". I also recommend listening to Steve Brown's broadcast that he aired on 9/12/2001: Tragedy, Sovereignty, and Hope.
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Recently two friends and I visited the exhibit "Studio Job MAD HOUSE" at the Museum of Arts and Design at Columbus Circle in New York City. I'm always a bit unsure about suggesting modern or contemporary art exhibits to people who aren't already interested in those periods or who express bafflement over why a blank canvas is in a museum. I am not a fan of all contemporary art—it is so varied—but I am open to seeing something new and if I don't like it, all the better to discuss why afterwards.
Entrance to MAD is free on Thursday evenings, so I figured that this would be the perfect time to visit it for the first time with a college friend who enjoys art and a friend who is from France, living in New York for two months, and interested in being introduced to the city.
The exhibit is a collaboration by Belgian artist Job Smeets and Dutch artist Nynke Tynagel.
Welcome to the MAD HOUSE.
You may have seen artist René Magritte's late 1920s painting featuring a pipe and the words "Ceci n'est pas une pipe" (This is not a pipe). When I studied it in college, we talked about how the pipe was not an actual pipe, but rather a painting of a pipe. According to the label for the above piece at MAD, the "cast-bronze sculpture plays with the same idea, that all visual representations are inherently abstract; it is neither a table nor a pipe." Isn't it a table, though? Concept aside, it was aesthetically pleasing.
My friend asked me to take a picture of him in front of this eye-catching tower, made in 2013-2014. "Over twelve feel tall, this clock and lamp features a cast-bronze King Kong, covered with 120,000 Swarovski crystals, scaling a silver-leafed Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest building, in Dubai), which projects from a cast-bronze Petra, the ancient city in Jordan)."
This is a replica of the Chartres cathedral turned on its side. It also functions as a closet.
As you may expect, the Chartres cathedral isn't actually these colors. There was something sinister about seeing the black church laid on its side.
To my delight and slight surprise, my friend who claimed to dislike modern and contemporary art loved the exhibit. We all enjoyed walking around the pieces and pointing out quirks only apparent upon further examination. The rooms of sculpture-objects that combined form and function were whimsical and weird, light and heavy, solid yet fantastical.
At the exhibit, I saw two separate people that I knew wandering around. I was pretty surprised considering that the museum wasn't that crowded. One of them joined us later for a casual hearty dinner outside near Rockefeller Center. At one point, one of the French guys in our group looked up at the towering skyscrapers around us, smiled, and said, "This is so New York." I could practically see the stars in his gaze. The other guy agreed enthusiastically, and they relished it for a while. I suddenly saw myself in Paris and how I must have looked to my friends when we crossed a bridge at night and I sighed, "I love bridges here." Romance in the eyes, awe in one's exhale. Not to say that I don't love New York or where I'm from—I do—but I would never say something like "This is so New York" in the context we were in. I'd be more likely to say that if I accidentally bumped into a stranger on the street and they cursed me out.


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On the cards in the board I can only select one person as being responsible. Normally I fully agree to that concept, but sometimes you have to delegate a card to a bunch of people. Here it would be good if a group that has been defined in "Peoples" can be selected.
We have now two ways of handling this option - it is possible to request a Team to assign someone to work with a card and it is also now possible to assign multiple people to work on the card. For more info, please see: We have now implemented the ability to add multiple people as assignees to a card. For more info, please see: https://success.planview.com/Projectplace/Execution_and_f...
Would you like to see the whole group as "assigned"? This would mean they would get notifications, due date reminder emails etc.
Also, if you could assign a group to a card, would you like to reuse the defined groups from the People tool, or would you like to be able to create a arbitrary group of people on a card?
--Max Wenzin, Boards Development Team
I don't think it's feasible to assign the whole group. Either something like "Hold Ctrl + select the people in the dropdown list" or use predefined Groups from the people tool. (I would wonder what happens to a card if you delete such a predefined group althoug there is still a card assigned ...)
The ability to assign to a small group would be ideal (especially as this is referenced in the help pages on kanban board) - this can either be a predefined Group or the ctrl-click option above. I'd be very happy with both/either. I need to be able to use this now and demonstrate the usefulness of the board. It may also then infer that the card cannot be set to 'completed' unless all assignees have set this status? Or just one of them?
Hej Max,
any news on this topic? I would still love to get a solution for this. I'm working more and more with PP and I see the need more and more to delegate tasks to more than one person.
The ability to have multiple assignees on a single card is currently being discussed internally at Projectplace.
One concern we have is that shared responsibility is no responsibility. However, we also believe that it is important that the board and card reflects the truth, and it may be that several people are in fact assigned to a card.
Another though is that if you find yourself thinking that you want multiple assignees on a card, then maybe it shouldn't be a single card. Maybe it should be an activity with multiple cards in it.
Would it be useful if we kept the single-assignee concept, and instead of making it possible to have multiple assignees we could introduce a "followers" feature where anyone could become a follower of a card, to receive notifications etc? The followers of a card would be visualized on the card, but it would be clear that there is one person that is responsible (the assignee).
Regarding the question that all assignees would need to set the card to done: That will most likely not be implemented. There is only one card, regardless of how many assignees it has, and when it is moved to the last status column of the board, it will be marked as "done".
Thanks a lot for engaging in this idea. Talking to you really helps us develop the product further!
Hej Hej,
as I wrote, I totally agree, shared responsibility is no responsibilty. I work e.g. in a matrix and there are 5 persons representing the 5 continents. And often they have to do some kind of activities (not just only small tasks) in each region. And I'm the one leading the matrix, but I doesn't necessariliy want to be responsible for conducting the activities in the 5 regions. Of course I could create 5 cards, but then it get's too many cards and actually every card would say the same ...
The feature you mention sounds like a good idea also, but I won't call it "follower" - that sounds so non-committal. Maybe the the RACI (or RASCI) model could be of help here. So, having one "R"esponsible and have more than one "Acountable" or "Supportive" persons ... "C"onsulted or "I"nformed would be too weak in my opinion ... What do you think
The Responsible/Accountable proposal seems to be a possible way forward, although there should be one held accountable for the work being done and potentially none, one or more than one responsible for executing it. (or depending on the perspective, one responsible and none, one or more supportive, with the accountable one setting the task). Agree that Consulted or Informed is not applicable in this context.
Can we move forward with this please? - I really really need it for a national collaborative working group...
I agree to what was just said, one person "accountable" overall and possibly one or many being "responsible" to work on the task!
I am also interested in this topic. I think it would be very helpful, if it were possible to assign cards to groups (teams!)
In an agile world, we like for the team to decide who does the work for specfic tasks, so if a Product Owner wants to assign a card (which could be a user story) to a team, it is currently not possible and we need to work with proxy users. But especially if I want to look at the tasks with swimlanes for each team, I would love to use the assignment as swimlane criteria. If i could assign the team (group), then I could basically create a swimlane for each team.
I do not really want to discuss the RACI ideas and the 'shared responsibility is no responsibility' philosophy. Suffice it to say that other views on this are possible (and can be found easily and succesfully implemented in the agile world). It would be great if you would consider supporting those who have a different take on single responsibility by letting them assign a card to a group.
@Christof Braun: I couldn't agree more!
I think if the task is big enough to need a team - you really need more tasks. Assigning tasks to groups is dangerous - if everyone is responsible - no one is responsible.
One way we coped in another package with this idea was to have one field for responsible, and another field for 'involved' and that is where you can list the other people.
Comment from a user at IKEA Industry who wishes to assign multiple people to a card:
"We are using Cards to report issues, there is, in most cases, more than one person allocated, then when we split to "individual card" – to do. PP function like: "Tasks" or "Issues" are discontinued, without planned development so we needed new functionality for. I have got suggestion from PP consultant to use Boards and I can but with more persons to address. Still can be one responsible, but CC would be good to have."
What I like with the cards is the possibility to group them by Assignee, and that I can easily find all the cards I am responsible for.
Unfortunately I then only see the cards that I have been appointed responsible for, and not the once where I am contributing and someone else is responsible for. For me it would be very convenient if I would also see the cards where I am contributing. But I would probably also want to see if my contribution is finished, even if the card is not done... I have a few thoughts around how this could be done:
On the Check-list, make it possible to add contributors on each chek-list-point. As long as the point is not yet checked, I still need to contribute. When it has been checked, and I am on no other points, my contribution for the acrd is finished. When looking at the cards grouped by Assignee, I would see also the cards that others are responsible for but I am listed as contributor for a checklist-point that is not yet ticked. When the check-list-point is ticked, the card will no longer be listed under my name.
Another option could be to have an alternative to check-list by telling that a task is a sub-task of another task. It could be listed exactly the same way as Check-lists.
Yet another option could be to just add a filed where it is possible to add contributors to a task. The tasks where I am a contributor, will then also be listed when I do a group by Assignee.
With all these options, perhaps the Group By options should be None, Activity, Responsible, Assignee or Label where Assignee will list all the cards I am either responsionble for or contributing to, while Responsible will list only the cards I am responsible for.
These thought are just linked to my wish to be able to see all the cards that I should be working on in the group by Assignee view.
Thanks for the feedback that you share with us! This is all valuable input to our development team!
Best regards
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We have the same wish as Hans Nyberg. A Card has only one responsible but more followers. This is the one responsible that is responsible for the Work is being done. The checklist can then be used to add people who are responsible for a small part of the Card. As soon as he7she has checked that the Work is being done it doesn't show up in my list any more.
This idea has (finally.. :-) ) been accepted as feedback to an update that we are starting to work on in the near future. Stay tuned for updates!
We have now two ways of handling this option - it is possible to request a Team to assign someone to work with a card and it is also now possible to assign multiple people to work on the card. For more info, please see: We have now implemented the ability to add multiple people as assignees to a card. For more info, please see: https://success.planview.com/Projectplace/Execution_and_f...
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EM Express in 12cPosted by Adriana Zagar-Oracle in Database Support Blog on Jun 24, 2016 5:26:00 PM
You might be familiar with the DB Control, which was available with 10g and 11g databases. In 12c, this is replaced by a light weight tool called Enterprise Manager Database Express (EM Express). EM Express is the web-based interface for managing the 12c database, including the multitenant databases. It can handle the common core of tasks done by DBAs such as managing users, managing database initialization parameters, memory or storage, checking performance and SQL Tuning Advisor information etc.
The main advantage of EM Express is that it does not have its own repository or background tasks or processes that periodically collect information, thereby reducing the load on the database server. At the same time, it can handle the basic administrative tasks performed by DBAs. The remaining functions done by the DB Control in11g can still be done by using the Enterprise Manager DB Plug-in deployed from Enterprise Manager Cloud Control 12c.
How to configure EM Express
How does EM Express handle these tasks if there is no repository or background processes? It is a browser-based UI that does its job by sending requests to the Database Listener, which invokes a servlet which runs SQL and returns HTML to the browser. Hence, the configuration is also simple, requiring only a port to be enabled in the DB listener. There is no separate installation required for EM Express.
1. Ensure the listener is up and running
$ lsnrctl status
2. If the listener is not running on the default port 1521, ensure to set the local_listener parameter.
ALTER SYSTEM SET LOCAL_LISTENER=listener1;
Resolve the listener name alias for the LOCAL_LISTENER setting through a tnsnames.ora file on the database host using a text editor, as follows:
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL=tcp)(HOST=db-server)(PORT=1525)))
3. Enable the TCP dispatcher
4. Ensure the ORCL12cXDB service is registered in the listener.
5. Now, we can configure the port in the database. To access EM Express, the database should be open. If the database is created by DBCA, the port may be configured already. We can verify this using dbms_xdb.getHttpPort() , for HTTP port or dbms_xdb.getHttpsPort(), for HTTPS port.
For example:
If its not configured or if you want to change it, you can do so. The port can be set using dbms_xdb.setHttpPort()for HTTP port or dbms_xdb.setHttpsPort() for HTTPS port.
Please note we can use either HTTP port or HTTPS port to connect to the database. Both need not be configured.
6. To access EM Express, enter a URL in the following format in a Web browser, specifying the EM Express port number:
Use the following query while connected to the database to generate the URL :
For HTTPS :
(a) If DB_DOMAIN is configured
SELECT 'https://'||SYS_CONTEXT('USERENV','SERVER_HOST')||'.'||SYS_CONTEXT('USERENV','DB_DOMAIN')||':'||dbms_xdb_config.gethttpsport()||'/em/' from dual;
(b) If DB_DOMAIN is not configured
SELECT 'https://'||SYS_CONTEXT('USERENV','SERVER_HOST')||':'||dbms_xdb_config.gethttpsport()||'/em/' from dual;
For HTTP :
(a) If DB_DOMAIN is configured
SELECT 'http://'||SYS_CONTEXT('USERENV','SERVER_HOST')||'.'||SYS_CONTEXT('USERENV','DB_DOMAIN')||':'||dbms_xdb_config.gethttpport()||'/em/' from dual;
(b) If DB_DOMAIN is not configured
SELECT 'http://'||SYS_CONTEXT('USERENV','SERVER_HOST')||':'||dbms_xdb_config.gethttpport()||'/em/' from dual;
Use this URL in any browser to access the EM Express
7. The privileges required to access EM Express:
By default SYS and SYSTEM users have the required privileges to access EM Express. For other users, you can grant:
EM_EXPRESS_BASIC: enables users to connect to EM Express and to view the pages in read-only mode.
EM_EXPRESS_ALL : enables users to connect to EM Express and use all the functionality provided by EM Express (read/write access to all EM Express features).
Note: EM Express can be configured in RAC , CDB or PDB databases.
Note: You can configure EM Express in the CDB level and even for separate PDBs.
What are the functionalities available with EM Express
Dashboard gives an overview on what is going on in the database.
It contains various sections such as the Status, Incidents reported in last 24 hours, Jobs currently running in the database, Performance, Resource Usage, SQL Monitor information. Option to further drill down is limited.
- Status: This section contains and overview of the main characteristics of the database, such as Version, Database Name, Oracle Home, Last Backup, and so on.
- Performance: In this pane, you find a simplified breakdown of resource consumption.
- Incidents: This section lists the problems have been detected and stored in the Automatic Diagnostic Repository.
- Resources: This pane gives you an overview of the database/server resource consumption in terms of CPU, memory, or storage.
- Running Jobs: This section lists the Database Scheduler Jobs currently being executed.
- SQL Monitor: This pane shows the SQL Monitor information. The statement IDs are active links that you can click to access the SQL Monitor tool.
The other main tabs include Configuration, Storage, Security and Performance.
Configuration tab contains sections such as Initialization parameters, Memory, Database Feature Usage and the Current database properties.
Storage tab contains drop down to access details of the tablespaces, Undo & Redo management and Control file management.
Details on Users, roles and profiles are present under the Security tab.
The Diagnostic Pack and Tuning Pack licenses required for accessing Performance hub and SQL Tuning Advisor respectively, are found under the Performance tab.
EM Express is not a replacement of DB Console. It is a light weight yet powerful GUI tool which helps the Database Administrators in the basic day to day activities. For further options, you will have to use the Cloud control portal


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If you weren't keeping up with events on League of Legends, allow me to give you a very short and sharp re-cap. Lee Sin (the Blind Monk) has been rumoured for inclusion into the game ever since it first came out and in the build-up to this year's April Fools day, Riot Games started filtering information around, suggesting he would be the next champion.
Indeed, people were really excited, until Riot released some screenshots to accompany his proposed move set. There's nothing wrong with this, but said screenshots included Urf, last year's April Fools joke. It become even worse when Riot then released Lee Sin's Champion Spotlight. It was a complete piss take all the way through, with it even appearing blurry, as Lee Sin is blind. Everything, including the lack of Lee Sin during the regular update, suggested that Riot had fooled us all again. In fact, that's exactly what they wanted us to think, as Lee Sin was very real and appeared on the 1st of April.
As soon as I heard the news, I went online and snapped him up. After all, he's Lee Sin, the Blind Monk. What excuse could I have for NOT owning him?
I started off with a custom game to get used to his moves and figure out what items would work well for him. As with all custom games, I took more liberties than I should and incurred a few deaths, but overall he seemed pretty balanced and quite fun. His Q move is a skill-shot, which then allows you to warp to your enemy. But his W move also allows him to warp to a friendly unit or ally, so it can be rather frantic.
Feeling pretty comfortable with how that went, I decided to tackle a normal game with a bunch of randoms. As always happens, the other team also had a Lee Sin, and as fate would happen, we got placed in the same lane together. I opted to go for Cloth Armour and 5 potions, while he opted for a Vampyric Scepter. Both have their advantages, but it was I who managed to lane with more strength, allowing me to get a few easy kills early on.
There's always one problem I have when playing a Carry though, I think I'm a lot stronger than I actually am. Needless to say, I usually rush into the thick of things and get completely raped. Often I'll end up with a level k/d ratio, but I really need to play with a lot more caution. I spent a long time playing as Pantheon, who's in my opinion quite a weak Carry, and that taught me self preservation, but I haven't used him for ages.
I finished the game with decent enough stats, although I had way more deaths than I should have. It's just so tempting to try and finish champions off when you have a Q move that's so strong. It's just a shame it puts you in instant danger when you use it to its full potential.
As you can see, I played a few other games with Lee Sin, but I didn't really feel that he suited my style of play all that much. As I just said, I'm way too gung ho. I ended up with a k/d ratio of 0.83, which is pretty poor really - although I "technically" only lost one of the matches.
It's another week now though, so I'm tempted to give him another try. There is absolutely no way I'll be using him in Ranked matches though, I'm just far too vulnerable. Hopefully I have some more interesting stories to tell you next week.
Oh wait, that reminds me. I've been wanting to test this for a while, and I was finally able to do it. We did a "tank" game, where everyone on the team used a tank. I played as Amumu, and we also had Shen, Rammus, Singed and Malphite. The other team didn't know what hit them! They were so worried that Lux ended up building AD so she could actually hurt us using Madreds. It was absolutely classic!


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Ok, let's try and have some fun...yeh...I am trying to get out of my funky mood. Therefore I won't tell you that my house has been invaded by FOUR 14 yr olds AGAIN, and a 10, 7, 5, and 3 yr old. The 12 yr old went to her sisters place. Plus the parents and Mr. Big are here. It really is comical and crazy, lotsa noise and dirty dishes...which means lotsa food!!!
I think they all need to go to the Beach tomorrow!! Rain or Shine!! Whatdaya think?
Cuz, I am going to run away to some place that is quiet...oh yea, I did that on Sunday and Monday night when Mr. Big went to his brothers' house to watch his children, ha, ha !! I hid out in our room, it was great!! My own T.V. with remote, no children allowed in my room, my computer...the whole bed to myself...get the picture... solitude...
We are trying to finalize our plans for the 4th!!
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- According to police reports, the man allegedly battered his wife to death after a minor altercation
- The act infuriated the wife's brothers and cousins who sent the lad to his maker
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A 45-year-old man from Ugenya in Siaya County wrote himself a straight ticket to hell after battering his wife to death.
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According to reports reaching TUKO.co.ke, the man identified as Boaz Ochieng met his untimely death on the night of Tuesday, May 9 in the hands of his irate in-laws just moments after killing his own wife.
The late Boaz is said to have battered his wife to death after engaging in a minor altercation, a move that got his in-laws furious.
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The incident has been confirmed by area Assistant Chief, Mr Francis Onyango Baraza who said Boaz had quarreled with his wife, Celestine Achieng before beating her to death.
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Boaz and his wife's bodies were taken to Ugenya Sub County Hospital mortuary.
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With the possible exception of the employee handbook, a typical "services overview" brochure could be the dullest business communication tool ever invented. In fact, according to research conducted by The Onion:
- 43.4% of all staffing services' capabilities brochures are pressed into service as beverage coasters.
- Nearly 3 in 10 (29.7%) are used to dispose of chewed gum.
Okay, these aren't ACTUAL statistics – but you get the point. Unless they are engaging, build credibility and make selling staffing easier, services overview brochures aren't worth the paper they're printed on.
And that's exactly why Michael Hairston came to Haley Marketing for help.
How do you create collateral people WANT to read?
Founded in 1994, Happy Faces Personnel Group is a full-service, innovative staffing partner to Georgia employers. As their Director of Operations, Michael was in dire need of a brochure for an upcoming trade show that would:
Capture readers' attention, by identifying with their staffing "pain points."
Explain Happy Faces' services, core values, mission and vision.
Clearly demonstrate the unique value Happy Faces delivers, with a focus on cost-effectiveness.
Clearly demonstrate the unique value Happy Faces delivers, with a focus on cost-effectiveness.
But beyond being informative and convincing, Michael wanted a sales tool that was really useful. "Non-corporate-y." Something that clients and prospects would want to read – and even share with co-workers and friends.
Well, at least it wasn't for Haley Marketing. Before diving into the project, our team consulted with Michael to:
- Clarify his goals for the piece, intended audience and other project requirements.
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- Ensure an efficient, seamless service experience – and deliver an amazing final product.
With a clear understanding of the project's scope and a solid creative direction, Haley Marketing's creative team got to work.
Michael? Well, he was free to focus on his job and preparing for that big conference he was planning attend.
That's no coaster…
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Client "WOW."
As you can see, this piece is inviting, informative and persuasive – with just the right touch of humor for Happy Faces' brand.
Michael's deadline was tight, so we came up with a creative way to leverage some existing materials instead of starting with a "blank slate." This allowed us to complete the entire project – concepting, copywriting, editing, designing, proofing and printing 500 brochures – in just 30 days (which is less than half our typical turnaround time)!
Use value.
Happy Faces' new brochure is housed as a downloadable .pdf on their website. We also created an ebook version for Michael's sales team, so they could email it to clients and prospects.
In Michael's words: "I am VERY pleased with Haley right about now. You all have jumped through tremendous hoops to make this work…"
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The right collateral can greatly enhance your sales efforts. Educate prospects and prove your value. And showcase your brand personality, too. The trick is to design the right piece for your marketing needs – one that:
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My friend, Sarah, did this on her blog, and I thought it would be fun to try. They are questions about my marriage.
First, a little background. I met my husband, Nolan, on March 13, 1993. We noticed each other at a BYU Men's volleyball game. They were playing against Ball State. We sort of checked each other out across the fieldhouse. The friend I was with, Tami, had met the friend he was with the previous night at a BYU dance. They didn't talk to us at the game, but after the game, we saw each other again at a BYU dance. During the final dance of the night, they asked us to dance. I liked Nolan right away. He and his friend gave Tami and me a ride home, and Nolan said, "maybe I'll give you a call sometime." Perhaps his 'maybe' is the reason I couldn't remember his name the next day. I really liked him, but a name that's a little unusual--Nolan--was not easy to remember. Luckily, he did give me a call...
Here we are almost 15 years later. Happy Valentines Day, baby. I love you.
How long have you been together? Married for 13 and a half years
How long did you date? About 15 months
How old is he? 36
Who eats more? I think he does
Who is taller? Nolan is
Who sings better? He does. I'm awful.
Who is smarter? We're equally smart, just in different areas.
Who does the laundry? I do.
Who does the dishes? The dishwasher.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? He does.
Who pays the bills? I do.
Who mows the lawn? He does. I've done it three times in my whole life.
Who cooks dinner? I do, if you call that cooking because I'm awful at it. I actually need to give credit where credit is due--Betty Crocker, Campbell's, Old El Paso etc.
Who is more stubborn? I think I am. He's so easy going.
Who kissed who first? He kissed me first.
Who asked who out? I hinted to his friend that I had an extra ticket for a Men's Chorus concert, so Nolan called me about it. Technically, I asked him out first, but he called me first, so it's a tie.
Who said "I love you" first? He did.
Who proposed? He did. We were at a Salt Lake Buzz game, and he had the announcer ask me over the loudspeaker, and they put it on the scoreboard. It was so romantic. I loved it. I was completely surprised by it, but readily, happily, and enthusiastically said, "Of course!"
Who is more sensitive? Me. I cry easily at movies and almost anything.
Who has more siblings? Nolan has 6 & I have 1.
Who wears the pants in the relationship? We both wear pants. However, I do wear skirts on Sundays and he still wears pants. (Can you tell I hate this question?)
Happy Valentine's Day!!!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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5 comments:
- Josi said...
That's so cute. Dang, a good man is a wonderful thing isn't it? Hope you enjoy the day.
- February 13, 2008 at 8:07 PM
- Holly (2 Kids and Tired) said...
Fun facts! I graduated from BYU in 1993...
- February 13, 2008 at 8:57 PM
- Autumn Ables said...
I love reading stuff about other people I blog with. This was so cute and fun, Marcia!
Happy Valentines, to you!
Also- I'm bummed you won't be a Boot Camp- but then again you don't NEED it like I do...but I'm SO pleased to read you'll be at the conference! :)
- February 13, 2008 at 9:01 PM
- Tamster said...
That was cute! I'd forgotten all about the volleyball game. Fun to reminisce. Happy Valentine's Day to you and Nolan! :-)
- February 13, 2008 at 9:07 PM
- Tristi Pinkston said...
How fun!
- February 17, 2008 at 5:05 PM
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