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My Jesus Year: A Rabbi's Son Wanders the Bible Belt in Search of His Own Faith by Benyamin Cohen
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One day a Georgia-born son of an Orthodox rabbi discovers that his enthusiasm for Judaism is flagging. He observes the Sabbath, he goes to synagogue, and he even flies to New York on weekends for a series of "speed dates" with nice, eligible Jewish girls. But, something is missing. Looking out of his window and across the street at one of the hundreds of churches in Atlanta, he asks, "What would it be like to be a Christian?"
So begins Benyamin Cohen's hilarious journey that is My Jesus Year– part memoir, part spiritual quest, and part anthropologist's mission. Among Cohen's many adventures (and misadventures), he finds himself in some rather unlikely places: jumping into a mosh-pit at a Christian rock concert, seeing his face projected on the giant JumboTron of an African-American megachurch, visiting a potential convert with two young Mormon missionaries, attending a Christian "professional wrestling" match, and waking up early for a sunrise Easter service on top of Stone Mountain- a Confederate memorial and former base of operations for the KKK.
During his year-long exploration, Cohen sees the best and the worst of Christianity- from megachurches to storefront churches; from crass commercialization of religion to the simple, moving faith of the humble believer; from the profound to the profane to the just plain laughable. Throughout, he keeps an open heart and mind, a good sense of humor, and takes what he learns from Christianity to reflect on his own faith and relationship to God. By year's end, to Cohen's surprise, his search for universal answers and truths in the Bible Belt actually make him a better Jew.
How many times have you started reading a book with a preconceived idea of how you would like it? I certainly did so with this book. The premise sounds eerily similar to that of The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs, which to this day remains my all time favorite book. And because Jacobs offers a cover quote for My Jesus Year, it was easy to assume this memoir was going to be very similar.
But talk about being pleasantly surprised! Done from an anthropological perspective, Cohen does something I've talked about doing for years! I've often wondered and considered exploring different churches every weekend just to see how different people worship. My motives have never been to rethink my religion as I'm confident in my beliefs and where I am with them. But for pure interest sake, it has always appealed to me to visit neighborhood and local churches of different denominations. That is exactly what Cohen does for an entire year. (Well, sort of. He kind of leans toward the other extreme visiting a Christian wrestling match, a Christian rock concert, megachurches, as well as a monastery; so on and so forth…)
Born Jewish and the son of a Rabbi, Cohen's quest is more profound in the sense that he is exploring his religion and seeking knowledge and thirsting for that closeness to God. In a rut with Judaism he dives into Christianity, in a new location every single weekend for one year. While still observing Sabbath on Saturday, Cohen went to Christian churches on Sundays as well. Again, for an entire year. That seems overwhelming to experience that much that often.
While reading laugh out loud funny (once I got past my predetermined judgments of how the book would read), this is one of the wittiest memoirs I've ever come across. The depth to his conclusions after visiting a new church or Christian body are astounding and surprising. Cohen writes with a sincerity that will appeal to every reader no matter your religion or lack thereof.
His humor is engaging, his story is intriguing and his memoir is both revealing and enjoyable. I'm happy to share this book (which I had purchased a few years ago) with over 30 swappers on the wish list on PaperBackSwap. This is a story that should be shared and I'm glad I finally picked it up to read.
5/5 stars!
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Not all math/numeracy difficulties are signs of dyscalculia. Especially in our Singapore curriculum, where understanding math is first about English comprehension, before we can apply our mathematics skill. We have all had our fair share of trying to figure out what a problem sum is getting at, haven't we?
Math has its unique set of symbols and words that can cause confusion and disorientation. Very often, resolving the dyslexia and dealing with the trigger words specific to mathematics, can help the child have the understanding required to handle math.
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NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) -- A hospital spokesperson says the sick passenger on board a United Airlines flight from Brussels that made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday does not have Ebola.
"University Hospital in Newark, in coordination with federal, state and local public health officials, evaluated two individuals who arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport this afternoon," said hospital spokesperson Tiffany Smith. "After an examination by physicians at University Hospital, the symptoms of one individual were found to be consistent with another, minor treatable condition unrelated to Ebola. The second individual, who was travelling with the patient, was asymptomatic. The two individuals will be released with continued monitoring."
Officials say the man began vomiting on board United Airlines Flight 998.
The flight made an emergency landing at about 12:05 p.m., according to FlightAware.
Medical professionals instructed that customers and crew remain on board until they could assist the ill passenger.
Officials from the Centers for Disease Control in hazmat suits took the sick passenger and his daughter off the plane.
They were taken to University Hospital in Newark where they were placed under quarantine as a precaution.
The hospital briefly would not allow emergency vehicles to drop off other patients until the two were in quarantines.
Roughly 250 passengers and the plane's crew were kept on the plane for roughly 90 minutes while the man received medical treatment.
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The University of North Carolina Greensboro is located in North Carolina about mid point between Atlanta, Georgia and Washington D.C. It was founded in 1891 and is situated on 210 acres of mature, lush landscape. It educates over 15,000 students a year, and is recognized for its academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. The


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Butterfly Creek is a fun blend of zoo exhibits and interactive attractions. Immerse yourself in our tropical butterfly house and walk amongst 700+ butterflies. Travel back in time when dinosaurs ruled and visit Dinosaur Kingdom with over 60 dinosaurs, some even life sized, roaring and moving, you'll be amazed.
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The 15th Annual Great Pumpkin Beer Festival is just around the corner. Join us for beer, bands and lots of revelry in the heart of Seattle. All to support lifesaving research.
The Annual Great Pumpkin Beer Festival is back at the Seattle Center! This year, as always, 100% of the proceeds will benefit lifesaving cancer research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center!
We invite you to join us at the Seattle Center, where 80+ pumpkin beers (plus a couple surprises) from near and far will be poured, including twenty or so from Elysian Brewing's pumpkin-crazed brewers.
For those who haven't been to the festival – each year, brewers scoop and scorch an enormous, several-hundred-pound pumpkin before the festival, fill it with pumpkin beer, seal it, and condition it. The weekend of the festival, it's tapped with great fanfare for all to enjoy!
Great Pumpkin is a big party and an awesome way to celebrate fall, friends, and good beer while supporting a great cause!
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The new rules require any blog with "sexually explicit or graphic nude images or video" to take them down by 23 March, or the blog will be made private by Google. A private blog can only be seen by the owner or admins of the blog, and people who the owner has shared the blog with.
Google promises that the majority of users of the service, which Google acquired from Twitter co-founder Evan Williams' Pyra Labs in 2003, won't see any change from the new rules. But many users are concerned that the new rules represent a huge about-turn from Google's previously stated support of explicit material on its platform.
The company's previous policy said: "We do allow adult content on Blogger, including images or videos that contain nudity or sexual activity … All blogs marked as 'adult' will be placed behind an 'adult content' warning interstitial." Its only exceptions were to ban illegal explicit content, explicit images shared without the subject's consent (commonly known as "revenge porn") and making money on adult content...
Oh for buttfuck's sake!
Do Google really expect me to go back and check through nearly five years worth of posts?
Do Google really expect me to go back and check through nearly five years worth of posts?
I'm pretty sure the only 'sexually explicit or graphic nude image' I've ever published was this one of Hunx sporting an erection.
I've now doctored it in haste to save the world's morals, and in case any convent schoolgirls stumble across my humble blog.
If Google can find any more, please let me know.
Google say they'll still allow some forms of nudity "if the content offers a substantial public benefit, for example in artistic, educational, documentary, or scientific contexts."
I think this covers my (metaphorical) arse.
Update: Google appear to have reversed on this and allowed nuddy pics.
Update: Google appear to have reversed on this and allowed nuddy pics.


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I recently lived through the experience of sending my youngest, my baby, off to school for the first time. You might be thinking..
"Daisy, you have 3 children. You should be used to sending them off to school"
In all honesty, before Diva & Intuitive started school, I thought that sending them off would be the hardest milestone ever. At that point in time, it was. Watching my little preemies walking into their new classroom, with backpacks that were nearly bigger than them.. Wow. Tough stuff. I cried. I also cried at nearly every school event, Mother's Day program, pre-k "graduation", etc.
Please, let's not discuss how goofy the First Husband thought I was when I had tears rolling down my face as Diva and Intuitive put on a rousing rendtition of "3 Blind Mice" at their pre-k graduation. Thanks.
I couldn't imagine that sending a 3rd child off to school would be anywhere near as difficult as sending my sweet first babies off. I never expected that it would be TOUGHER than the first time. Well…
Once Diva and Intuitive went off to the magical fun land of school, can anyone guess what happened? I'll give you a hint.
Handsome and me. All day. Together. Alone.
I was so used to doing everything with 3 sidekicks, and dividing my attention between Diva, Intuitive, & Handsome. That was my life. Errands with 3, buckling 3 into the car, getting 3 out of the car, doing head counts while we walked around Target, simultaneously pushing 3 kids on the swings (it's possible, I swear). Making breakfast, lunch, snacks; it was an assembly line. In one fell swoop, I was down to doing things with ONE child for 7 or 8 hours a day. My usual planning and leaving early to get places on time was pointless. Do you know how EASY it is to get somewhere with ONE child in tow? Handsome was upset about Diva & Intuitive being gone for.. oh.. about 10 minutes. Then he realized that he was solo with Mommy. THEN he realized that a decision didn't require a 2/3 majority. If he wanted a bagel for lunch, he got a bagel for lunch.
Two years later, it was time for him to go to magical fun land.
About 2 months before school started for Handsome, after the girls had already started 1st grade, (pre-k works a little differently in my town. He started in January) I began to realize that things were going to CHANGE. Massive, mega, life changing, scary CHANGE. My sidekick was LEAVING ME. Not only was he leaving me; He. Was. EXCITED. What had I done wrong? Wasn't he supposed to want to be home, hanging solo with Mommy FOREVER?!
Oh. No, he's not. He's ready for school. He's well adjusted and ready to have a structured day at school with friends his age. We (I) spent weeks preparing. I'd be lying if I said I didn't break down and cry like a baby a few times. Never in front of him. Mostly on the phone with the Mayor, or the First Husband. More often with poor Terry. That man has dealt with many tears. I cried when I ordered his backpack. I cried when I got his lunchbox. I cried when he turned 5, just a few days before school started. I had him try on his backpack and hold his lunchbox 2 days before school started, so it wouldn't be a shock on the first day of school. He just seemed like such a baby, STILL.
So on his first day, the Mayor, First Husband, Terry, & Mommy took all 3 to school. We all went to Handsome's classroom. It was buzzing with a gaggle of excited kids, a couple of excited teachers, some excited parents, and a few moms that looked like I felt. I tried to hold it together. I really, really did. I got Handsome set up with an activity, The Mayor and the First Husband walked Diva & Intuitive to their class. I made sure he was all set, and began my goodbyes.
I believe that's when the waterworks began, as well.
We walked outside the classroom, me, with tears on my cheeks and stood there for a moment. Then, I noticed a window. So I peered in like a peeping tom with the Mayor by my side. Then, Handsome's wonderful teacher noticed us. She was also Diva & Intuitive's teacher, so she knows enough about my insane attachment to my children. We smiled a sheepish smile, mine riddled with tears, and started to back away from the window. She came out the door and held out a tissue and a book to me. "The Night Before Kindergarten". A tale of a child's night before the first day of school, and the parents all crying, but realizing that the kids are happy, so all is well. We laughed. I cried more. The First Husband laughed more. The Mayor's eyes were slightly misty. Terry was hungry.
The Mayor & First Husband had blocked out part of their day to make sure that Mommy would be ok. We all went to breakfast, and I only cried once more. I held my phone the entire day, just in case the school called.
3 o'clock came, and I picked up my group. It was as if they had all been going to school together FOREVER. The energy flying out of him was incredible. He was almost vibrating from excitement. And Diva & Intuitive! They were so excited that their younger brother was in school with them. They each told me about every single time they saw him during the day; at lunch, on the playground, walking to his class. All my worry and sadness were wiped out with the happy smiles and stories I got from them. Handsome wanted to call EVERYONE in our family to tell them about his day, and we did.
All my time spent at home with them was not in vain. It made them the well adjusted, smart, happy kids they are today. I (with a little help from the Mayor & the First Husband) got them prepared to be independent kids, ready to learn and succeed. Hovering, planning, over thinking, teaching them, running our day to day lives like our own preschool; it was all worth it.
In my short, but full, journey through mommyhood, I've learned that 90% of the plans you make as a mom get thrown out the fucking window.
Whether it's what you're going to feed your kid, or how you're going to react to them starting school; things don't always go as planned. Rolling with the punches will get you further than planning.
What are some things that you've planned for that have gone in a different direction?
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Artist Directory
Out of the Blue currently houses over 200 artists, arts organisations and other creative businesses at The Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Abbeymount Studios, NMR Studios (Niddrie Mains), Meanwhile in Leith and Out of the Blue Music Studios. The list below is a selection illustrating the range and quality.
Artists: To update your directory entry or add content, email firstname.lastname@example.com
Take One Action Film Festival
Take One Action Film Festivals is the UK's leading global citizenship film festival, led by film lovers, artists and globally-concerned citizens based in Scotland who believe that cinematic experiences can inspire lasting change.
The Bongo Club Ltd.
Truly independent, we're owned by local arts charity Out Of The Blue (pictured above), which has an established track record as a catalyst for creativity in Edinburgh. This allows us to put the sounds of the underground and imaginative aspirations before the mighty dollar, encouraging the community to get involved and use our space to do their own thing.
At night you'll find killer residencies from some of Scotland's most notorious club nights: from hip hop, funk, soul, house, disco and good-time party rockers new and old at Mumbo Jumbo and Four Corners to Electrikal (pictured below) and Big n Bashy's bass heavy bangers, house, techno and garage at Headset and sweet reggae rockin' at Messenger Sound System. Soulsville brings rugged rhythm and blues and Substance (pictured above) champion terrific techno blizzards and banging house music. There are also midweek nights Notion (house/techno) and Loco Kamanchi (bass).
The Clarsach Society & Edinburgh International Harp Festival
Our aim is to encourage the playing of the clarsach – one of Scotland's oldest national instruments. We do this by hiring instruments, publishing music, granting scholarships and an annual Young Composer Award as well as organising workshops and events, including the Edinburgh International Harp Festival. There are twelve regional branches throughout the UK and one specialist wire branch.
This Is Ian
This is Ian Alexander Nicholson and I live and work in Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. This is my online representation where I bring together my work, ideas and journey in one digital sphere of creativity. While my work lies primarily in fine product design, I am a jeweller, silversmith, goldsmith, sculptor, photographer, writer, poet, teacher, workshop facilitator and activist for the responsible and ethical development in not only my industry, but all areas of life.
Thistle Sew Nicely
Thistle Sew Nicely uses authentic tartan to offer bespoke, hand-crafted cushions designed and made by a local artist in Scotland. These cushions can be custom-made to order varying in shape and size, and can be a lovely addition to your home décor or a very thoughtful and warm gift for a friend or loved one.
Thomas Durham Designs
Edinburgh based Designer and Illustrator – interests include: The old and vintage, coffee making, Wes Anderson films and all things illustrative.
Tombo Textiles
Trevor Jones
Twin City Pictures
Twin City Pictures is a visual storytelling company based in Edinburgh – we focus on producing content for the arts.


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Happy Independence Day Standing In Hindi 2018: Men Before getting some terrific images and pictures of Happy Independence Day Standing In Hindi 2018, would love to let you know why we Indians really celebrate this day. Independence Day of India is indicated to celebrate the freedom of India from British rule. Yes the rule that was for over 200 years and have manipulated entire nation, that abandoned Indians in Struggle. It had been our dominant leader of then who fought and brought Independence day essay.
We haply go around and explore the world, Is because then struggle. Since 1947 August 15th India has moved to great peaks in world and has been lead several organisation. On this important day of year, we have to go to celebrate in any way. While this day is formally declared as National Holiday and all organisation will be closed then. So Begin wishing your Family and Friends with Happy Independence Day Wishes in Hindi. Also find some terrific images of Happy Independence Day Standing In Hindi 2018 that might attract someone who know Hindi.
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Aqueduct All-Stakes Late Pick-4
Our last post of the day looks at the all-stakes late pick-4 at Aqueduct that finishes with the Gotham, a key Kentucky Derby prep race that came up pretty strong. Let's go through the sequence. Race 7 (Stymie) – #3 Harlan Punch (3-1) … Continue reading
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Derby Trail Preview: Gotham (G3)
An excellent card at Aqueduct on Saturday wraps up with the Gotham (G3), the local prep for next month's Wood Memorial. Previously: San Felipe. The race is headed by Firenze Fire, who has been based in New York this winter … Continue reading
Through the Card – Gulfstream Saturday
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Gulfstream has put together an excellent 14-race card on Saturday that features nine stakes races, and an excellent three-year old Maiden Special Weight. Race 4 – The Very One (G3) – Fillies & Mares go 9.5 furlongs … Continue reading
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Sunday Key Horse – Fast Fact Can Bounce Back Off Tough Trip
We have just one horse at Gulfstream we're looking forward to betting on today, and it's #1 Fast Fact (10-1) in the 10th race. Fast Fact last ran in a similar race two weeks ago, and is #9 in the video below. As … Continue reading
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Derby Trail Race Review: Withers
There were three Derby Trail races on Saturday and we'll review them over our next three posts. As always, you can see all the previews and reviews using the Derby Trail category on the right sidebar. Avery Island took the … Continue reading
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Derby Trail: Withers (G3)
Three weeks after winning the Jerome, Firenze Fire comes back today in the Withers, the first nine-furlong race of the 2018 Derby Trail series. Previously – Robert Lewis The race only drew six runners, but it's a good group and … Continue reading
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Saturday Spot Plays
Let's look at a few spots today between Aqueduct and Gulfstream. Gulfstream Race 7 (Sunshine Millions Turf) – #1 Our Way (3-1) is the horse to beat. We've always been fans, but he has a lot of layoff lines and is tough to … Continue reading
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Derby Trail Race Review: Jerome
After originally attempting to run the race on New Year's Day, Aqueduct was finally able to card and run the Jerome on January 13th. Firenze Fire, who won the Sanford and Champagne last year, was the short-priced winner for trainer … Continue reading
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Saturday Spot Plays
Looking around the country for a few spot plays on Saturday. Previously – Derby preview races of the Jerome and the Lecomte. Gulfstram Race 9 (Marshua's River) – #8 Dream Dancing (8-5) is the favorite but she's a deep closer in a race without … Continue reading
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Queens Of The Stone Age have announced a run of North American tour dates, with support on select dates from Wolf Alice and Royal Blood.
Read more: Queens Of The Stone Age and Foo Fighters announce tour
The band recently released their seventh album Villains, and they'll be headed on a short tour with Foo Fighters in South America next year.
Tickets for this leg of the tour go on sale this Friday, Nov. 11, here.
DANCE.FROM. ABOVE.#VillainsWorldTour 2018
W/ @royalblooduk & @wolfalicemusic
Tickets on sale Friday 11/10https://t.co/xNo6KPPFal pic.twitter.com/UHSW6XyFP2
— QOTSA (@qotsa) November 6, 2017
03/21 San Diego, CA – The Observatory
03/22 San Diego, CA – The Observatory
03/28 Honolulu, HI – The Republik
04/24 Austin, TX – Austin360 Amphitheater*
04/25 Irving, TX – The Pavilion*
04/26 Shreveport, LA – Municipal Auditorium*
04/27 New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre*
05/01 Miami, FL – Bayfront Park Amphitheater*
05/02 St. Petersburg, FL – Mahaffey Theater*
05/17 Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddlebank^
05/18 Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place^
05/20 Winnipeg, MB – MTS Centre^
05/22 Madison, WI – Breese Stevens Field^
05/24 London, ON – Budweiser Gardens^
05/25 Rochester, NY – Rochester Dome Arena^
*Wolf Alice support
^Royal Blood support
Where will you be seeing QOTSA on tour? Let us know in the comments below!


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Blending THE contemporary with the traditional isn't easy, but interior designer Sasha Witte has put together a lively and interesting mix at Sasha's Living With Style, an Arts and Crafts house turned into a store in Long Beach's Belmont Heights neighborhood. A cast-bronze lamp shaped in a female form, silver antlers with black-and-white shades and other bold lighting show how the right illumination can add color and character to rooms, says Witte, above. In the dining room, a built-in buffet showcases china and chartreuse cake stands with tall glass domes. Kitchen countertops and open cabinets display delicate sea urchin-shaped tea light holders, wood-and-stainless-steel salad servers, and glassware in rich colors. Brown faux bamboo chairs are paired with a glass-topped table, giving the vintage black-and-white kitchen a fresh look. While placement is meant to inspire, Witte says, shoppers are free to reinterpret. A pierced white Moroccan lantern on the porch could easily move to the kitchen to display fruit. 3237 E. Broadway, (562) 987-3784, www.sashaslivingwithstyle.com.
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Sunday me and my pal Sunny wanted to find more Morels and do a little more fishing so we went up to Hyatt Lake. On our way to the fishing spot on the dam we ran into some other morel hunters who had some success, so that got Sunny pretty excited, we got to the dam and sunny put his fishing gear down and scampered down the dam in search of mushrooms. I stayed on the dam and threw all the spinners i had, on my other rod i had a bobber and night crawlers, caught nothing on the spinners and 2 small bass on the bait. After a couple hours i gave sunny a call, luckily we had phone reception, i guess he found a nice patch of shrooms because he had about a few pounds in the bucket when he returned. I decided i wanted in on the mushroom action so we packed up and went over to the area we were the day before, but this time we searched different areas. We ended up finding quite a bit of morels, probably some where around 5-6 pounds, I ate them for the first time ever the next day and i must they are quite delicious. After we decided we had enough mushrooms we went over to Howard Prairie for a little bit of fishing before we left. I ended up catching a few small bass on spinners, and sunny got a little bluegill on a worm. Was another good day of fishing and mushroom hunting 😀
This is where I fished at Hyatt Lake
These are only some of the Morels we found
Finally got one on a spinner
I got 2 of these guys before heading home, they are fighters!!
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Teaming up on the Morels and the fish, now that is a way to have a great day! Thanks for sharing.
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Judging a Photo Contest: My Experience with FOCUS Photo L.A.
It began with an email one morning. The link in it led to the work of one hundred fifty photographers. I had 1,500 images to judge for Focus Photo, a s**t ton of looking to get it right. It wasn't going to be easy to hold it all in my ...Read More »
Bowens is Back from the Dead with the XMT500 Flash Head
Bowens is back. After being acquired by the European investment group AURELIUS in 2016 and shuttered in 2017, the lighting equipment brand just returned from the grave along with its XMT500 flash head. When it decided to shut down Bowens two years ago, AURELIUS cited the rise of cheaper lighting ...Read More »
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I would very much like to have optifine, as fastcraft gives me a good FPS, but it's not all that stable. Optifine stabilizes it so it's not spiking all over the place. But there is problem, I can't run optifine without crashing, minecraft freezing up, or blocks missing. Also, it seems some people are using optifine with no problems but other's can't, which is weird.
So to the people who are running it, what version are you running? Blocks are missing when I use HD_U_A4, I crash when using smooth chunk loading on HD_U_B4, and minecraft freezes up using the the same version with multi-core chunk loading. Is there a certain version we have to use with this modpack or something?


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ST. LOUIS - Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn has plenty of postseason experience as he sets his sights on starting Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. After all, in his fourth season as a Major Leaguer, he's in his fourth consecutive NLCS.
Lynn will start NLCS Game 2 at 7:07 p.m. at Busch Stadium against the San Francisco Giants. He'll be opposed by the Giants' Jake Peavy, who last faced the Cardinals in the World Series last season as a member of the Red Sox staff. Peavy had a no-decision in Game 3.
Saturday night's NLCS Game 1 was not complete by press time. For coverage of that game, go to thetelegraph.com.
The big-time stage of an NLCS might rattle some pitchers, but not Lynn.
"Confidence has never been a problem, that's for sure," Lynn said Saturday prior to Game 1. "I just go out and pitch. I don't worry about anything."
While Cardinals manager Mike Matheny doesn't have the luxury of not worrying, he said that when he sends Lynn to the mound, he knows he's going to get a solid effort.
"He's one of the most underrated pitchers," Matheny said, "with what he's been able to do.
"There are lot of statistics that a lot of people don't put weight on, but we do," Matheny added, "and that's staying in there and fighting till you get a win. Lance has improved in not only that category, but every category."
When the season began, other pitchers such as ace Adam Wainwright, as well as Michael Wacha and Shelby Miller got much of the spotlight. That's fine with Lynn, who admitted there is just one thing about which he does worry.
"I just worry about myself and that's all I can do," he said.
Lynn started Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers. He allowed two runs, both earned, and seven hits, striking out eight and walking two. The Dodgers ended up winning the game on a home run by Matt Kemp off reliever Pat Neshak, the third Cardinals pitcher, who was charged with the loss.
Lynn was 15-10 during the regular season with a 2.75 earned-run average. He registered 181 strikeouts.
Even though he's in just his fourth season, there have been plenty of changes along the way for Lynn.
"In 2011, I was a reliever," Lynn said, "so I had a different approach. I was a rookie, so I didn't really know what I was doing.
"I was just along for the ride."
In the 2011 NLCS, Lynn started Game 5 against the Giants. San Francisco won that one behind a pitching gem by Barry Zito. It was an elimination game for the Giants, who went on to win the NLCS and captured the Word Series.
"We had a chance to win that series and I didn't get the job done," Lynn said Saturday. "When you don't get the job done, it's definitely something you don't forget."
Matheny watched that 2012 NLCS Game 5 from the dugout as a rookie skipper. He is in his third year as the Cardinals manager after replacing Tony La Russa following the St. Louis World Series title in 2011.
"(Lynn) is a competitor," Lynn said. "I think that's normally what you're going to find in common with people who have good careers as far as win-loss records go.
"They get in there and they fight. They get through those times when they don't feel their best."
So how, exactly is Lynn feeling?
"It's October," Lynn said. "You're gonna feel good, no matter what."


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In the Breton region, talking about galette can become a real subject of discussion ... Indeed, everything depends on the place where it is tasted ... Galette or crepe? Everyone has his method of preparation! In the western part of the region, there is no pancake there, but rather buckwheat or buckwheat crepe.
In Basse - Breton, the recipe is very different from that in Upper Brittany, on the East coast. On these high places, the galette is made with only buckwheat flour, water and salt. On the lower side of Brittany, cooks add this simple recipe of eggs, milk and wheat to add a little crispness to the dough.
Despite the fact that the buckwheat pancake is offered throughout France today, it remains a regional pastry. The French prepare 3.5 times a week more than the Bretons and the rest of the world.
In the past, every Breton home cooked the cakes every day and kept the recipe for them. But in recent centuries, manufacturing companies have expanded to design in large quantities and share Breton pancakes across borders.
How to prepare the pancake or the Breton Galette? If we went back to the traditions of a whole decade, the basic ingredient that must be used in your kitchen is buckwheat wheat. How to savor it? You can taste the cake in kind with no garnish or accompany with egg on the dish, ham and cheese. Enjoy your meal !


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I grew up in Lauderdale county and received a college baseball scholarship, but now spend my days with my family at sports events for my kids, boating, golf or hunting.
I have been in the insurance industry since 2009. I started off in Life Insurance before I moved over to the Brad Tank Insurance Agency in 2012. I love being a trusted advisor, offering sound advice to my friends, neighbors and new acquaintances so they can make informed choices about how to protect their families and property.
I grew up in Rogersville, Alabama and lived up in the Shoals area until 1985 where I then moved to Athens. I really enjoy spending time with our horses, our many rescued dogs, and mostly my new grandson! I love spending my weekends at the farm with my family or finding some new outdoor adventure. I also like to play chess and working on creating web pages, though I am certainty not an expert on either!
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I began my insurance career in 2010, holding several positions within the insurance industry including financial foundation specialist, central claims adjuster-senior, and now a licensed sales producer. I love getting to help people protect their families and their assets, while saving them money.
Born in Florence, Alabama, I have lived throughout Missouri, Tennessee, Colorado, and Ohio before I made my way back home in 2015. I attended Colorado Christian University in Colorado Springs and the University of North Alabama. My passions outside of work are my kids (three girls), my dog (Huck), my 2003 Jeep Wrangler, golfing, hiking and flying RC airplanes/ drones. I also love zombie shows and movies!
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Ruby Fuchsite (Rough)
Be healthy, strong and independent
Attract abundance and prosperity
Bounce back after being knocked down
Stand-up for yourself and protect others
Let Watermelon Ruby inspire you to be true!
Healing Properties of Ruby Fuchsite
Spiritual: Ruby Fuchsite is a stone of powerful magic, and an excellent talisman for manifestation. It is a particularly good tool for healers of all sorts, as well as witches. It gives us a keen sense of natural balance, allowing us to live an intensely adventurous and passionate life, while also being highly practical and sensible. Ruby Fuchsite encourages us to spontaneous, curious, and brave, while also valuing wisdom in all its forms. Ruby Fuchsite invites us to follow our bliss, and also to let others walk their own path, even if its very different from our own. Ruby Fuchsite protects against negative energy and helps us to change any poor habits and behaviors we may have that stand in the way of our own spiritual growth. It is also a fantastic abundance stone, helping us to become more wealthy and to use our wealth in appropriate and positive ways. Ruby Fuchsite is attuned to the Heart Chakra and linked to the astrological signs of Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Aquarius. It is connected to the element Earth and vibrates to the numbers 3 and 9.
Emotional: Ruby Fuchsite is a passionate stone that attracts love and friendship, and can help us to build wonderful and long lasting relationships. It encourages us to engage in healthy habits and roles within our relationships, and not fall into negative roles such as the martyr, victim or even the constant rescuer. Ruby Fuchsite help us to explore our feelings and beliefs about ourselves, especially in regards to body image and/or being worthy of love and respect. It acts as a light in the darkness, leading us back to joy and peace whenever we are caught up in painful emotions. Ruby Fucsite reminds us that we are still learning and that its ok to make mistakes, the point is to learn something from every experience. Moreover, Ruby Fuchsite teaches us that life is good, we are good, and everything is going to be alright in the end.
Mental: Ruby Fuchsite helps us to use our time appropriately, in harmony with our real priorities. It helps us to balance our work and personal lives and to consciously choose habits that serve our Highest Good. Ruby Fuchsite also encourages us to be actively involved in our community and to nurture the best parts of ourselves and our world. It inspires generosity, creativity, goal-setting and active problem-solving. Ruby Fuchsite helps us to perform well under pressure and to stay mentally engaged in projects.
Physical: Ruby Fuchsite is a fantastic stone for all types of healers and health practitioners regardless of whether their focus is metaphysical, emotional, or physical healing. It reminds us to take a practical and holistic approach to healing the body and spirit, and to remember that patients are complex individuals who deserve comprehensive care. Ruby Fuchsite helps healers and patients alike explore any conscious and unconscious beliefs that unfortunately manifest into physical problems. Ruby Fuchsite can help us release those negative beliefs and change our lifestyle so that it better support our health and happiness.
Always use wisdom when considering crystal therapies for healing.
Mineralogy of Ruby Fuchsite
Rock Family: Metamorphic Rock
Major Minerals: Fuchsite, Ruby
Minor Minerals: Kyanite
Color: Green, Red
Gravity: Varies widely, 2.8-4.01
Hardness: Varies widely, 2.5-9
Luminescence: Red and lime green (long wave), Red (short wave)
Texture: Gneissic
Transparency: Opaque
Location: While Rubies and Fuchsite are found separately in various locations worldwide, they are found in only a few locations together, including; Brazil, Kenya, and Pakistan. The majority of Ruby Fuchsites currently on the market come from mines near Madikeri, India.
Rock Family: Ruby Fuchsite is not a single mineral, but rather a rock. As an easy way to understand the difference, think of rocks as being like cookies and minerals as being the ingredients which make up those cookies. Many different minerals are used to create a rock! In the case of Watermelon Ruby, it is primarily red Corundum (Ruby), with thin rims of blue Kyanite and green and/or white Fuchsite.
Formation: Ruby Fuchsite is a rare type of metamorphic rock created by regional metamorphism and hydrothermal alteration. Both Fuchsite and Rubies are formed during the metamorphic process in various locations around the globe. However, in India these two minerals are occasionally fused together into a single stone.
Mining: Ruby Fuchsite is mined at their primary deposit, the principal purpose being to mine gem-quality Rubies, although any type of Ruby is collected. Most Rubies are mined using alluvial mining techniques – which simply means that an area is flooded to wash the rubies (which are heavy) out from the gravel and mud. Recently, however, a opaque Rubies in a Fuchsite matrix have become collectors items.
Enhancements: The Rubies in Watermelon Ruby are not gem quality, but the all aspects of the stone are completely natural, enhanced only by tumbling, cutting, and polishing.
Synonyms: Watermelon Ruby
Map courtesy of TravelBlog
Photos: Rough Ruby Fuchsite
History of Ruby Fuchsite
Ruby Fuchsite is "new" healing stone whose properties have only recently begun to be explored. As a result, it was not included in early lapidaries, texts which describe gemstones and their powers.
Ethically Sourced Ruby Fuchsite
The Miners sell directly to the Lapidary.
The Lapidary sells directly to Moonrise Crystals.
Moonrise Crystals sells directly to you.
The Supply Chain
The Supply Chain is short and clean.
The Mine and Lapidary are located in the same country.
The Mine
This Ruby Fuchsite was artisanally mined in India.
The exact deposit is unknown, but most likely caused only minor environmental damage,
and would have been relatively low risk for miners.
Learn More: Ethical Mining
The Lapidary
This Ruby Fuchsite was polished in Mumbai, India.
The Lapidary is owned by two long-time friends and business partners.
Unusual for India, factory workers have safe conditions and are paid fairly.
The Lapidary is also the direct-importer & sells exclusively at large gem shows.
Learn More: Ethical Lapidary
Sourcing Relationship
I first met one of the owners of the lapidary at the Denver Gem Show in 2017. Our first encounter was short since it was my last day of shopping and I had already spent most of my budget. But their tumbled stock was the highest quality I had ever seen. A few months later we met again in Tucson and this time I made sure to see them at the beginning of the show!
In 2019, at the Tucson Gem Show, I was able to sit down with both owners and have a lengthy conversation about sourcing. Unlike most vendors, they were willing to speak with me in-depth about how they make sure their business is ethical. We talked about individual mines they source from both in India as well as how they source from other countries. We also talked about how they treat their own workers and about the links between business, karma and God. Their willingness to talk and their pleasure at the conversation makes me eager to continue to develop and deepen this relationship.
Safe Handling of Ruby Fuchsite
Ruby Fuchsite Tumbled Stone
Color: Red ruby center circled by green Fuchsite. This is a 100 % natural stone, so minor variations are part of their unique beauty.
Size: 1 inch, or a little bit bigger
Weight: 1 oz
Shipping: Next business day – Domestic First Class averages 3-7 days. International First Class averages 2-3 weeks.
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Regarding my last post, I worked through some nasty little bugs that were preventing me from reaching Oracle Internet Directory (OID) nirvana.
I couldn't get replication working during the install due to this bug: 10.1.4 Install Replication Configuration Assistant Fails With * ERROR * Bootstrap is taking too long (metalink id: 392708.1). The problem? At work we name all of our instances with upper case letters. Upper case letters cause the replication configuration tool to fail.
Another problem was that the $ORACLE_HOME directory kept filling up with log file output. That was another bug: Note:469050.1
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No, Arianna, 1+1 Actually Equals 'Number Two'
I wonder if the House 'Budget Czar,' Rep. Paul Ryan, who provided the Republican response to Obama's SOTU January 23rd, understands his idol Ayn Rand wasn't exactly enthralled with democracy? Maybe some member of our MSM will ask Ryan why he holds an anti-democratic elitist like Rand in such high regard?
"Democracy, in short, is a form of collectivism, which denies individual rights: the majority can do whatever it wants with no restrictions. In principle, the democratic government is all-powerful. Democracy is a totalitarian manifestation; it is not a form of freedom."
— Ayn Rand, as quoted by Mark Ames.
"The reason I got involved in public service, by and large, if I had to credit one thinker, one person, it would be Ayn Rand." […]
"Rand makes the best case for the morality of democratic capitalism."
— Rep. Paul Ryan, praising Ayn Rand on two separate occasions, as quoted by Joshua Holland.
Naturally, the 'both sides do it' Big Media with their fact-free and false attempts to make the rhetoric of Republicans and Democrats equal deplore this kind of comment but, then again, there is nothing more despised in Washington right now than the honest truth.
"They say it's a government takeover of health care, a big lie just like Goebbels, …You say it enough, you repeat the lie, you repeat the lie, and eventually, people believe it. Like blood libel. That's the same kind of thing, blood libel. That's the same kind of thing. …The Germans said enough about the Jews and people believed it — believed it and you have the Holocaust."
— Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN), speaking on the House floor Jan. 18, 2011, as quoted by MSNBC's First Read.
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You may have noticed a little construction going on at 46 James St and although from the street you may not be able to see some of your favourite retailers we can assure you that Magnolia Interiors, Brisbane Holistic Health Centre and Choices Flooring remain in the exact same location as before!! Jocelyn's Provisions have moved to a brand new location next to Witchery and Molten Store have moved across the road to 49 James St. Plus, sass & bide have moved to 60 James St (the old Easton Pearson space!).
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Make sure your logo is on everyone's lips with our sweet and luscious promotional lip balm. Rich with beeswax to help nourish and moisturise the lips. Unique twist top packaging available in five of your favourite sporting balls. All of our promotional lip balm contains natural sunscreens, including natural zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Ball Shapes: Basketball, Soccer, Netball, Golf, Tennis Additional sports ball shapes available indent. Minimum order quantity 5000 pcs.
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With over 20 years experience producing and distributing innovative advertising products in Australia we have a proven reputation for delivering quality merchandise at affordable prices.
We value our reputation and our membership of the Australasian Promotional Products Association. We always strive to offer the most competitive pricing possible, however if you find an identical product with the same level of decoration and delivery offered from a fellow member of the Australasian Promotional Products Association at a lower cost - we guarantee we will endeavour to do our absolute best to match or beat the quoted price*. If applicable we may even offer an alternate product that could be even better value for money that your selected product.
Our commitment is extended further to the quality of our production. We also guarantee that will not sacrifice the quality of your logo because understand that our clients' logo or advertising message needs to be protected.
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Product Information for Promotional Branded Merchandise
Submit your enquiry now for the product of your choice decorated with your logo or advertising message. Once submitted, one of our promotional experts will contact you to confirm your merchandise selection and decoration requirements.
Minimum Order Quantities for the Product
Due to the nature of the techniques used to brand advertising products minimums do apply. If your decoration is outside our normal minimum production process feel free to speak with our experts to find out about what other options may be available.
Set Up Charges
Most items require a decoration set up charge. Set up charges can vary depending on the item and decoration technique used. These charges will be confirmed when the quote is provided.
Can't find the Item You're Looking For?
We have a huge range of promo business items and branded corporate gifts. If you can't find what you're looking for, or want to consider custom promo merchandise made to suit your next promotional event, contact our Promotional Product Experts now and challenge us to recommend new, unique and innovative items that will enhance your corporate image.
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To get the best branding result we need the best artwork possible. Our Promotional Product Experts can advise if there are any special decoration requirements for this item.
What Artwork Needs to be Provided?
As a standard we require your logo to be provided in vector .eps format. For more detailed specifications click here
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Click on this url to learn more regarding mounting tile, shower room renovation and structure repairs. In this video I will supply you with a basic technique I make use of to grout between rock floor tiles to decrease the quantity of grout used and to decrease the quantity of cleansing that would be needed if grouted with a rubber float. Yes, it can all be maded with a tiny hole cut in a plastic bag.
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More and more people are asking which Caribbean islands are the safest to visit. Get a quick overview of where's safe – and where's not – with this guide.
Its tourist-brochure image depicts idyllic days spent at the beach, but bad press has colored the perception of the Caribbean for years. In fact, more and more people are asking which Caribbean islands are safest? We've done the research to help answer some commonly-asked questions. Read the whole guide or skip straight to the island you're interested in using the menu below.
The safest Caribbean islands to visit
- Barbados
- Anguilla
- St. Maarten/St. Martin
- St. Barts
- The Virgin Islands
- Antigua
- Turks & Caicos
- The Dominican Republic
Does the Caribbean have a high crime rate?
While the Caribbean is generally a very safe destination, high-profile incidents can quickly leave travelers worrying. According to research though, the fear of crime in the Caribbean is generally overblown.
Statistics show that violent crime rarely touches the 28 million or so tourists who visit the Caribbean every year. And reports of violence are mainly confined to inner-city areas which see few tourists. Like many vacation destinations, petty street crime does occur, and valuables left unattended at beaches, in rental cars or in hotel rooms are vulnerable to theft.
To avoid becoming the victim of crime, the US Department of State recommends taking common sense precautions whilst on vacation in the Caribbean. These include traveling in large groups, staying in well-lit tourist-friendly areas, and not traveling with large amounts of cash or flashy jewellery.
As an extra precaution, try to book accommodation at one of the many secure and gated vacation communities in the Caribbean. You'll find all kinds of great places to stay, from budget-friendly condos in fun-packed resorts to standalone villas set in their own private estates.
Should I be worried about hurricanes?
You'd have to have had your head in the sand if you didn't hear about recent hurricanes affecting the Caribbean. And it's no secret that the region is prone to rain and storms – but that doesn't make it unsafe to visit.
Bad weather in the Caribbean is typically confined to hurricane season which lasts from June to November. But the risk of storms generally peaks in an even smaller window, roughly from August through October. Statistically speaking, even if you travel at this time of year, the odds are excellent that you'll enjoy a hurricane-free vacation. But of course it pays to take precautions and be aware that there are some risks.
Don't want to chance it? Then consider booking your vacation outside of hurricane season. If you're happy to travel during hurricane season then you'll make excellent savings on flights and accommodation, compared with peak periods. Just make sure you get a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover you if the weather prevents you from travelling. Also check out the hurricane forecast before travelling.
Are there any health risks?
Wherever you go in the world there's always the risk of getting sick while you're abroad. Fortunately, few people experience serious health problems when traveling to the Caribbean.
The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends being up-to-date on all routine vaccinations before embarking on a Caribbean vacation. It's also recommended that you seek advice from your doctor at least 8 weeks before you're due to travel in case you need any new vaccinations.
If you do get sick when you're away, don't panic. The healthcare facilities in the Caribbean destinations we offer vacation homes in are excellent. To be on the safe side though, double check that your travel insurance includes a good level of health cover.
So, which Caribbean islands are safest?
There is no 'safest' Caribbean island, but research shows that some destinations do have higher crime rates than others.
Of course, it's always a good idea to look for updated government-issued advisories before booking a vacation, and to follow standard safety precautions when in unfamiliar surroundings, especially at night.
There are other things to consider too, like whether or not your resort is gated, whether the beaches are child-friendly, and what kinds of activities are on offer. For instance, St. Lucia has a low rate of crime, but if you're planning on hiking through the forest and climbing the Pitons it may be better to leave the kids at home.
The safest Caribbean islands for families tend to be those that have the best beaches, the calmest seas and the most child-friendly activities and amenities.
Considered one of the safest Caribbean islands for families, Barbados is an independent British Commonwealth nation and welcomes around 1 million visitors each year. The tourism industry is a huge part of the island's economy, and the locals are said to be some of the friendliest in the entire Caribbean.
There are dozens of family friendly beaches along the west coast boasting miles and miles of white powdery sand and pristine turquoise waters. Beyond the beach, the island offers an array of delights including delicious cuisine, a fantastic line-up of activities, and a lush interior dotted with picturesque gardens.
According to the US Department of State, Barbados is generally a safe place to travel but there are certain things to be aware of. It's illegal to wear any kind of camouflaged clothing in Barbados, for example – and they take this rule very seriously.
Another factor to bear in mind is that some of the island's smaller roads are not marked clearly except for informal signs at road junctions, so take extra care if you're driving around.
If you're visiting Barbados you'll find some great places to stay, including vacation rentals in private and gated resorts. From family condos to sprawling mansions, vacation rentals in Barbados are located in the safest areas.
Like many of its neighboring islands, Anguilla has experienced a growth spurt over the past few decades as evidenced by the rise of swanky hotels and upscale villa resorts. And while this British Overseas Territory relies on its luxury tourism (the rich and famous frequently travel to Anguilla) it hasn't lost any of its laid-back charm.
Recommended villas in Barbados
Carlton 2
4 bedrooms – sleeps 8
Mullins Beach 3
8 bedrooms – sleeps 16
Barbados 328
4 bedrooms – sleeps 8
There are miles of soft white-sand beaches all around the coast, as well as innumerable coves that can be reached by boat. You'll find a seemingly endless array of water activities to enjoy, and away from the beach there are plenty of family friendly restaurants and low-key nightspots.
The US Department of State reports that crime rates in Anguilla are some of the lowest in the Caribbean, but you should take standard precautions nevertheless. The UN Office of Drugs and Crime also listed Anguilla among the safest Caribbean islands.
Accommodation-wise, Anguilla is home to a wide range of vacation homes located in all of the best destinations. Book a private villa and enjoy watching the island's famous sunsets from the privacy of your own pool terrace.
St. Martin/St. Maarten
The French and Dutch have been neighbors in the Caribbean for centuries, and both countries welcome foreign visitors to the island (they're able to travel freely between both sides).
The French side (St Martin) is quietly sophisticated with colorful cliffside vistas and some of the tastiest French food you'll find in the Caribbean. Cross over to the Dutch side and you'll find the buzzing capital of Philipsburg which has an abundance of shops and nightspots. All around this 37-square-mile island there are white-sand beaches which are great for families. There are also plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and day trips.
The US State Department has no issues or advisories about traveling to St Martin or St Maarten but advises that you should take precautions against petty crime. Similarly, Tripadvisor states that the island is generally a safe place to visit, but as with any tourist destination you should be aware of your surroundings at all times.
Villas in St. Martin/St. Maarten
St. Barts
When you consider that it's the Caribbean's most exclusive and expensive island, it's not surprising that St. Barts is one of the safest islands to visit. Pulling in the rich, famous and well-heeled by ferry or by small prop airplane, this French Overseas Territory is home to pristine beaches, swanky marinas, designer shops and luxury spas.
In terms of safety, visitors report that very little crime occurs on the island. In fact, many of the locals leave their houses and cars unlocked. The general advice is to exercise common sense and take basic precautions, including being aware of one's surroundings, avoiding walking alone after dark, and locking your valuables away in a safe.
The Virgin Islands
As with St Barts, the British and US Virgin Islands are more upscale than other destinations.Hailed as being some of the safest islands in the Caribbean, these regions are known for their breathtaking beaches, turquoise seas and stunning national parks.
Also world-famous boating destinations, tourists flock to the Virgin Islands from across the globe to make stops between the cruise ports and boating hubs.
Penalties for crime are very severe across the Virgin Islands which has led to crime rates being very low. Even so, it is advised not to wander around on your own at night, and to guard your valuables or to lock them in a safe.
It is also advised to take extra care when driving in the Virgin Islands, as they tend to have steep curvy roads that are often poorly lit at night. The advice is to take care when driving home from a night out, or leave the driving up to an experienced local taxi driver.
Where to stay in the Virgin Islands
Increasingly popular for family vacations, this Eastern Caribbean island offers thrilling zip-line tours, exciting island safaris and 365 gorgeous beaches – that's one for every day of the year. It also has a new airport and some fantastic family friendly resorts.
Recommended condos in Barbados
Mullins Beach 6
2 bedrooms – sleeps 4
Christchurch 21
3 bedrooms – sleeps 7
Portico 1
3 bedrooms – sleeps 6
The Rainforest Zipline Tour will have you flying along the island's highest trees; you can even stop off and enjoy a drink in the treetop bar. There's also a children's museum, a restored sugar plantation and an inflatable water park moored just offshore.
Antigua is not generally considered an island with a high risk factor to visitors, although petty crime rates do increase over carnival, which takes place in July. Visitors are advised not to visit remote beaches after dark, and not to flaunt their wealth or leave valuables visible in a car, house or unattended on the beach.
Turks and Caicos
This British Overseas Territory is comprised of 40 islands and cays – only a handful of which are inhabited by the 30,000 or so local residents. This number is a stark contrast to the half a million tourists who arrive by plane each year and the 650,000 cruise ship tourists who visit the Grand Turk cruise port annually. It should come as no surprise then that protecting the tourist industry is a major government priority.
The Turks and Caicos are very popular with families due to their soft sandy beaches, gentle seas and warm year-round temperatures. The region's rainfall level is low compared to some of its counterparts, and hurricanes are few and far between.
The main island Providenciales is home to the 12-mile-long Grace Bay Beach which tops polls as one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. 'Provo' also has great shops and restaurants, plus a good selection of family friendly resorts to choose from.
The US State Department reports that visitors should exercise increased caution when visiting the islands due to crime. In general you should avoid walking alone at night and be sure not to leave your valuables unattended.
Where to stay in Turks and Caicos
The Dominican Republic
Located on the island of Hispaniola, the Dominican Republic is of one of the most geographically diverse islands in the Caribbean. It has beautiful beaches, soaring mountains and fascinating Spanish architecture to discover.
The capital city is home to gorgeously restored monasteries and quaint cobblestone streets – Spanish landmarks like the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor in the Colonial Zone; this is the oldest cathedral in the Americas, begun in 1512 and completed in 154. The island also has powder-white beaches, some are backed by palm trees while others are lined with rocky cliffs, wind-swept dunes and pretty mangrove lagoons.
Accommodation-wise, the best advice for tourists is to stay in a gated tourist resort. One of the busiest and best is the amazing Casa de Campo Resort, a tropical playground of beaches, sports facilities and exotic gardens. One of the most luxurious resorts in the entire Caribbean, the resort boasts 3 golf courses, 7 restaurants, a marina, an equestrian center, a shooting course and 3 private white-sand beaches.
According to the U.S. Department of State visitors to the Dominican Republic should exercise increased caution due to a rise in crime. Use a hotel safe whenever possible and take particular care in remote areas, especially at night.
See Caso de Campo rentals
What are the worst Caribbean islands to visit?
On the basis of crime rates, some of the least safe Caribbean countries to visit include Puerto Rico, Haiti, Trinidad, Tobago and some inner city areas of Jamaica.
As we noted though, most crime in the Caribbean is an internal problem and is linked to inner-city areas well away from tourist resorts. In short, if you're heading out from your resort, make sure you do your research and stay away from bad neighborhoods.
Apart from a few isolated incidents in the press, tourists are rarely victims of violent crime while on vacation in the region, and most Caribbean islands are perfectly safe to visit as long as you follow common sense precautions.
Looking for the safest places to stay in the Caribbean?
If you're looking for the safest places to stay in the Caribbean then contact our friendly team. Our Caribbean experts know all of the safest areas and are on-hand to help you plan the perfect trip.
You can view all of our Caribbean rentals on our website. Alternatively, check out our vacation homes in other popular destinations such as Orlando.
Other useful resources:
Best resorts in Barbados
Private villas in the Caribbean
Cheap villas in Barbados


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Research Output per year
Personal profile
Dr Leane Hoey graduated from Ulster University with a BSc (Hons) Consumer Studies, followed by a MSc and a PhD in Human Nutrition. Leane worked as a Researcher in the area of B-vitamins, within the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE) on a range of externally funded research projects between 2002-2013. She is currently a Lecturer in Human Nutrition within the School of Biomedical Sciences at Ulster University.
Leane's research interest is focussed on B-vitamins involved in one-carbon metabolism and their effect on health outcomes, predominantly in older adults. Of note, she was involved in the co-ordination of the TUDA study (the Trinity, Ulster Department of Agriculture Aging Cohort study); a large study conducted on the island of Ireland on gene-nutrient interactions and diseases of aging. She is also interested in food fortification with B-vitamins.
Leane's teaching interests include nutrition and health claims, food choice and consumer behaviour, nutrition through the lifecycle and dietary assessment. Leane is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and member of the Nutrition Society.
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Research Output
Riboflavin is an important determinant of vitamin B-6 status in healthy adultsJungert, A., McNulty, H., Hoey, L., Ward, M., Strain, S., Hughes, C., McAnena, LB., Neuhäuser-Berthold, M. & Pentieva, K., 6 Jul 2020, (Accepted/In press) In : The Journal of nutrition. 26 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Addressing optimal folate and related B vitamin status through the lifecycle: health impacts and challengesMcNulty, H., Ward, M., Hoey, L., Hughes, C. & Pentieva, K., 1 Aug 2019, In : Proceedings of the Nutrition Society.. 78, 3, p. 449-462 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
B-vitamins in Relation to Depression in Older Adults Over 60 Years of Age: The Trinity Ulster Department of Agriculture (TUDA) Cohort StudyMoore, K., Hughes, C., Hoey, L., Ward, M., Cunningham, C., Molloy, A. M., Strain, S., McCarroll, K., Casey, M., Tracey, F., Laird, E., O'Kane, M. & McNulty, H., 1 May 2019, In : Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 20, 5, p. 551-557
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Hyperglycemia and metformin use are associated with B-vitamin deficiency and cognitive dysfunction in older adultsPorter, K., Ward, M., Hughes, C., O'Kane, M., Hoey, L., McCann, A., Molloy, A. M., Cunningham, C., Casey, M., Tracey, F., Strain, S., McCarroll, K., Laird, E., Gallagher, A. M. & McNulty, H., 1 Oct 2019, In : The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 104, 10, p. 4837-4847 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Diet, nutrition and the ageing brain: current evidence and new directionsMoore, K., Hughes, C., Ward, M., Hoey, L. & McNulty, H., 31 May 2018, In : PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY. 77, 2, p. 152-163
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
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Activities per year
A Strategic NICHE Research Collaboration MeetingWilliam Snelling (Organiser), Helene Mc Nulty (Participant), James Dooley (Participant), Nigel Ternan (Participant), Leane Hoey (Participant), Catherine Hughes (Participant), Paul Cotter (Participant), Roy Sleator (Participant)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
B-vitamins and the ageing brain: human studies incorporating novel technologiesAuthor: Moore, K., May 2018
Supervisor: Mc Nulty, H. (Supervisor), Hughes, C. (Supervisor), Hoey, L. (Supervisor) & Ward, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis


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City Manager's Initiatives
In the City Manager's office, we are involved in a great number of projects, activities, and initiatives focused on how we partner with and provide service to the people that live and work in Redwood City.
Many of these initiatives cross over into the City's other departments, and sometimes into other organizations entirely. They all have on thing in common - The City's Core Purpose – Building a Great Community Together. In order to serve and enhance Redwood City's community, our employees strive to carry out a set of Core Purpose and Values:
- Excellence: Passion to Do Our Best in Each Moment
- Integrity: Do the Right Thing, Not the Easy Thing
- Service: We Care and It Makes a Difference
- Creativity: Freedom to Imagine and Courage to Act
Each of these initiatives is developed and implemented with our Core Values in mind.
- Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
- Budget and Finance
- Cannabis Regulations
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- Economic Development
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- RCI/Sister Cities
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Contact us for more details on any of these Initiatives.