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- Description: Audit of existing sewage treatment plant
- Location: Sigatoka, Fiji
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Apex carried out an expert independent audit of the existing sewage treatment plant performance and provided a report evaluating upgrade and replacement options. Biological modelling software was used to benchmark the performance of the existing system and determine the effectiveness of various upgrade options. High level budgeting of the cost of upgrade and replacement was included in the scope of the project. The detailed audit report and recommendations allowed the client to fully understand, plan and tender for the required upgrades.


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I always have a hard time watching many serial killer movies if for no other reason than serial killers exist, and the crimes depicted onscreen could and sometimes do happen to real people. In serial killer movies in particular, much of the violence is directed towards women, which makes my viewing experience more difficult.
But I find such films can be worthwhile despite their grotesque, depressing subject matter. In our culture, we have a fascination with serial killers. They do not kill for reasons society considers "justifiable." They seem to do the unthinkable, killing for pure personal gain, for profit, or to fulfill some twisted sense of morality. It seems to go against all human decency to kill so needlessly and frequently.
Our fascination expresses itself with many questions—how does the killer select his victims? Why those victims? How does he kill them? How long has he been doing this? How has he never been caught? Yet those questions come secondary to the ten-million-dollar question:
Why does he kill?

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Back to school season is both exciting and overwhelming. There's so much for teachers to do, and never enough time to do it. Below, find activities and ideas for those first days of school to help set your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade student up for a successful year.
The ideas below include:
- classroom management tips
- ice breakers and activity ideas
- tips and advice from real teachers
- must have classroom supplies
- fun ways to review procedures
- word wall ideas
Ideas for a variety of classroom management needs, including creating arrival and dismissal procedures, setting up classroom jobs, practicing procedures, making morning work less stressful, dealing with pencils, and more.
Activities and ice breaker ideas that have been tested by real teachers to help make your first week of school a success. These activities are ideal for upper elementary students.
After surveying over 250 teachers, I collected a list of the most essential supplies for any upper elementary teacher - whether first year or veteran. having these classroom supplies on hand will make your school year much easier.
After teaching your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students the classroom procedures the first week of school, practice procedures in a fun way! Includes a free printable for reviewing procedures.
These are my 9 must-haves for any upper elementary teacher to have as they head back to school. Includes the most important supplies, procedures, and plans I used in my 3rd grade class. You can also download free sub plans - one of my must haves!
Tips from real teachers to make going back to school easier. Includes tips about building a classroom community, classroom management, time management, grading, parent communication, and more.
Several word wall ideas for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Fun alternatives to the usual sight word wall to help challenge and support your upper elementary students. Includes a free word wall template.
Starting the year as a first year teacher or at a new school can be hard. Here are some questions you should ask teammates, coworkers, or administration to help you start the year off on the right foot.
Ice breaker ideas for back to school to help build a positive classroom environment. Get your third, fourth, and fifth grade students comfortable with each other those first days of school.
These back to school ideas and activities are geared towards third, fourth, and fifth grade students.
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Two weeks ago I went to see T2 and loved it. One of the characters of the first movie was the music, sublime selections that helped create a cultural legend in the movie. T2 revisits some of those blinders ("lust for life" "born slippy) and adds some new ones. Go see the movie and go listen to the soundtrack! Revisit the original too. And remember #CHOOSELIFE!
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we join Geraldine at UfoMegaCon in Laughlin southern Nevada at the Aquarius, in this part 3 of 3, of her interviews for the Bases project, "Bases in America" series.
This is an extremely detailed and advanced series for the researcher.
HYBRIDIZATION: DNA The Currency of Our Past, Present and Future
GERALDINE OROZCO is the founder of Bay Area Meditation and the Space Meditation Studio in San Francisco, California. She is also an international speaker, radio host, Pranic, Quantum & Shamanic Energy healer, an Akashic Intuitive, Meditation Expert, Collective Trauma Researcher and Archetypal Social Theorist. She Is currently writing her first book on DNA Origins and the Hybridization and Ascension Program.
China has become the first Hi tech police controlled country with the implementation of Artificial Intelligence, and a heavy push internationally for face recognition technology, our bio-information is quickly becoming the next control factor. In the name of Science many sectors are now pushing for the collection of a world DNA Database through 23andMe and others.
What makes our genetic code so important since the conception of life on this planet. Could it be that other species have utilized this as a control factor in genetic modification through a fabricated evolution. DNA is the currency of our multidimensional universe and you are a part of it. Learn the powerful connection between DNA and consciousness and how we provide the structural design for the architecture of multiverses with human biotechnology at its core.


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Perissa is a fun Santorini beach town with plenty of good restaurants, low-key bars, and a small party scene (beach-style, not clubby). This strip of black sand beach spreads along 3 or 4 kms, peppered with hotels and restaurants – at some indistinct point it turns into Perivolos and then into Agios Georgios, but it all feels like one long spread. The south end at Agios Georgios Beach is home to a cluster of fine dining restaurants and luxury beach clubs. The sand in Perissa is much finer than you'll find in pebbly Kamari, just up the coast (getting sandier as you move south towards Perivolos and Agios Georgios), and the swimming is excellent. It's also farther from Fira than Kamari, which makes visiting the caldera a bit more of an outing.
The Best Hotels in Perissa and Perivolos
- Istoria Hotel – The most luxurious hotel in Perissa/Perivolos, with a private beach area, swanky pool and bar, and a spa. • (Hotel phone: +30 22860 81957)
- Orabel Suites – Adults-only boutique hotel with 2 pools and luxe jacuzzi suites. • (Hotel phone: +30 22860 85060)
- Aqua Blue Hotel – Luxury resort with 2 pools, an indulgent spa, and a private beach area. • (Hotel phone: +30 22860 85015)
Map of Perissa and Perivolos Hotels
More Great Perissa and Perivolos Hotels
Anastasia Princess Hotel – Perissa
Adults-only, all-suite resort with 2 pools just 2 minutes' walk from the beach. Suites, Apartments, and Studios all include kitchenettes and private terraces; Suites include private, outdoor jacuzzis or plunge pools. The fantastic pool bar serves light bites and an especially great breakfast. (Hotel phone: +30 22860 81957)
Aqua Blue Hotel – Perissa
Steps from Perissa's black sand beach, Aqua Blue offers a private beach area with bar service reserved for hotel guests. The 2 pools are beautiful, both surrounded by with double sun-loungers, and 1 with an extra kids pool. Rooms and suites are modern and spacious. The Family Rooms (2 connected Doubles) and Maisonettes sleep up to 5; Studios and Maisonettes offer kitchenettes. Wonderful food at the restaurant and pool bar. (Hotel phone: +30 22860 85015)
Atlantis Beach Villa – Perivolos
Beachfront boutique hotel with a private beach area, pool and kids' pool, and massage services. Rooms and studios sleep up to 3, all with private balconies. All studios have kitchenettes, and 3 studios have private, outdoor jacuzzis. A buffet breakfast is included in the room rate, and the pool bar serves light bites and cocktails throughout the day. Wonderful location in Perivolos near several restaurants and beach clubs. (Hotel phone: +30 22860 28575)
Black Rose Beach Suites – Perivolos
Elegant small hotel with 6 spacious suites spread over 8 acres of gardens, an Olympic-size pool with sea views, and a wonderful location directly across from Perissa Beach. All suites include private terraces, and all but 1 have private pools with built-in jacuzzis. Breakfast is included in the room rates and delivered to each suite daily. Excellent beachfront location with a private beach area. (Hotel phone: +30 22860 85124)
Istoria Hotel – Perivolos
Easily the most luxurious beachfront hotel in Santorini, Istoria boasts an infinity pool with an attached jacuzzi, a holistic spa, and friendly, attentive service. Most of their well-appointed suites have private, outdoor jacuzzis or pools. Food and drinks are incredible at their signature restaurant Mr. E and at their all-day pool bar. The hotel also offers a serviced, private beach area. Well located on Perivolos Beach, just steps from great dining and beach clubs. (Hotel phone: +30 22860 85051)
Meltemi Village Hotel – Perissa
Friendly, affordable, boutique hotel with bright, traditional-style rooms and suites. Suites feature private outdoor jacuzzis, while the villa has a full kitchen and can accommodate 6 guests. Mature palm trees give the large, lovely pool area a tropical feel. Their popular cocktail bar and restaurant serve casual food and drinks in a lively setting. Located in a quiet neighborhood about a 5-minute walk to Perissa Beach. (Hotel phone: +30 22860 81325)
Orabel Suites – Perivolos
Adults-only boutique hotel with beautiful modern suites just 5 minutes from the beach. Orabel boasts 2 pools (the main pool and an endless current pool) with a lovely poolside bar. Suites feature sea or pool views, and all include either indoor or outdoor jacuzzis. The 2-bedroom/2-bathroom Master Suite is the largest onsite and sleeps up to 4. (Hotel phone: +30 22860 85060)
Sea Sound White Katikies – Agios Georgios
Cycladic-style houses and suites with private beach access. All have kitchenettes and sea views. The villa can sleep 8. Lovely shared pool and gardens. Located at the southern end of Agios Georgios Beach, almost in Vlichada (perhaps too isolated for some). (Hotel phone: +30 2286 082701)
Sellada Beach Hotel – Perissa
Set right on Perissa Beach with a well-maintained pool (that never gets too crowded) and beachfront bar service. Rooms, studios, and apartments (some split-level for up to 5 guests) are fresh and clean with modern bathrooms. Apartments and studios include kitchenettes. (Hotel phone: +30 22860 81859)
Smaragdi Hotel – Perivolos
The best budget hotel in Perissa/Perivolos, Smaragdi sits just a few meters from the beach (a less-than-1-minute walk). The lovely pool and hot tub are served by the all-day poolside bar, which offers cocktails and light fare. The hotel offers an huge variety of rooms and suites, all spacious, from the entry-level standard room (26 sqm) to the luxury 1-bedroom Master Suite (42 sqm). 2-story maisonettes are the best family options, sleeping up to 5 over 2 floors. Suites include private indoor or outdoor jacuzzis. Great location near restaurants, bars, and a small supermarket. (Hotel phone: +30 22860 82701)
Veggera – Perissa
Elegantly, traditionally furnished, and great for families. Suites and maisonettes sleep up to 4, and apartments sleep 5. Central sundeck with 2 adults' and 1 kids' pool. Located just opposite the beach (with a private area for guests) and with a good selection of shops and restaurants nearby. (Hotel phone: +30 22860 82060)


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Military Grants for Trade Schools in Missouri
Imagine America offers a military award program for trade schools in Missouri. The schools listed below participate in the Imagine America Military Award Program. Take a look at the schools to see if any might be a good fit for you! To date, over 600 military students have been awarded an Imagine America military grant for trade schools in Missouri. That's over $600,000 in tuition assistance! We're proud to showcase our list of Missouri trade schools. If any of these schools interest you, make sure to request information from them. Remember to ask them about our scholarship program as well.
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Christel VanderWeide is the owner of Christel Haven Equestrian Center which boards and rehabilitates horses in Duvall, WA. She has been working with horses for her entire life and takes every opportunity to share the therapeutic power of interacting with these majestic animals. Everybody on her team truly loves horses and their daily chores are a labor of love. One of her staff is even a retired Microsoft employee which just goes to show the atmosphere that Christel has made can unite people from all walks of life.
Watch our interview with her to learn how her equestrian center has become a place of joy and healing in her local neighborhood.
A generous double breezeway runs the length of the Equestrian horse barn, flanked on both sides by stalls. Tack rooms, office space and wash stalls come standard down the center of the barn, but their exact placement is flexible. A full-length center loft provides storage, recreational or office space above, available as either a two-thirds or full loft. The Equestrian horse barn is a truly marvelous structure, available with 8 to 20 stalls.
Christel chose to move one set of breezeway doors to the side of the building for easy access to the covered riding arena next door. Because our buildings use posts to support the roof and not stud-walls, doors and windows can be placed in any location. She also worked with her builder to create a covered connection from the barn to the arena, Barn Pros supplied the additional material based on the builder's specifications.
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Avalon Trophy
This fun competition will be held on Sunday 26th May 2019
The tournament proper will commence at 1:00pm and will take the form of a drawn triples yardstick.
Play will follow the normal triples format with the following exceptions:-
- Toss of a coin will decide the mat on the first end of each round. On subsequent ends the mat will go to the nearest to the jack.
- No practice ends are allowed.
- Points are available for both teams on every end
- If the jack leaves the rink (other than in the ditch) it will be re-spotted on the centre line as close to the T as possible
- Any bowl within the yardstick measure will count 1 point (if the yardstick fits between the jack and a bowl then that bowl DOES NOT COUNT)
- If no bowl is closer to the jack than the yardstick there will be no score for either team
- The score card of each team will be updated with points for and against at each end
- After 6 ends both teams will change rinks as stated on their card
- The winning team will be the team with the highest number of points after 18 ends
- In the event of a tie - point difference will decide the winner
Please register for this event by 12:30pm on the day to allow sufficient time for preparation. The draw will be made at 12:45 and cards will be prepared for each team.
Round 1 will commence at 1:00pm
Round 2 will commence at 2:00pm
Round 3 will commence at 3:00pm
This should leave time between each round for changing rinks plus refreshment.
Please Note: The wearing of whites is not required for this competition. Please dress comfortably.
As in the previous year the competition will be followed by a Hog Roast. This will be served at approximately 4:00pm
Please place your name on the form on the club notice board for inclusion in the Hog Roast.
The 2019 winners were Steve Daniel (Zurgena) and Izzy Laing-McKay (Mojácar)
Previous Results
The 2018 competition was held on Sunday 6th May. The usual requirement for wearing whites was shelved for the day allowing everyone to dress as they wished. As there were 10 visitors who entered the competition this was good for making them feel part of the club.
The format was the same as last year and the event was finally won by the team of Adrian Davis, Terry Lyons and Adrian's daughter Lydia. The exceptional winning score of 65 points could have been exceeded if we had been able to run the competition to a close. As it was we had to stop after 13 ends as the hog roast was ready a little early!
The runners up, with a score of 55 points, was the team of Geoff Cooke, Adrienne Lavelle and Brenda Colman.
Prizes were again presented by Julie from Avalon Pre-paid Funeral Plans who generously sponsor the club.
The competition was followed by a Hog Roast. Thanks to all who helped on the day, particularly to Clive from Harmony Community Support for the invaluable assistance with the cooking.
The 2017 competition was played during the St. George's Day event at the club which had a "Red and White" theme. A large entry on a fine day ensured a very enjoyable competition.
Most of the bowlers had never played this type of competition before and there was, understandably, some learning required as to how best to play to these new rules. It wasn't long, however, before everyone had mastered the measuring and started to employ different tactics for beating their opponents.
Changing rinks after each 5 ends and coming up against new opponents kept everyone 'on their toes' and made for a sociable as well as competitive event.
The winning team scored 60 points - even getting 9 points on a single end - and the 60 point total was matched by the runners up. The winners were decided after taking into consideration their total points conceded and this came out in favour of Dave Cooper, Christina Friend and Angela Atkinson. The runners up was the team of Betty Edens, Nina Rhodes and Shirley Marriott.
As this was part of a fun day, it was decided to award prizes for the "wooden spoon" which went to the team of Cliff Smith, Hilde Brisbane and Ruth Davis.
Prizes were presented by Julie from Avalon Pre-paid Funeral Plans who generously sponsored the event.
Following the bowls event everyone present enjoyed a superb Hog Roast. Thanks to all who helped on the day, particularly to Clive and Karen from Harmony Community Support for their assistance with the roasting.
The day was rounded off with entertainment from Dave South and his country music.


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My 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 van airbag light came on when I pulled out of my parking spot this morning. It wasn't on when I parked last night. I've checked with a cheap code reader and it says NO CODES, that is none registering trouble. I've pulled the negative battery cable for 30 minutes and replaced it, still air bag light on. I've pulled the fuses and they're fine. Haven't checked connections yet. I'm fearing clock-spring trouble. How tough is that to replace myself? Ideas?


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Anuwadak - A Mass Initiation To Translate Knowledge
Anuwadak is an initiative to translate literary works in Nepali to English and vice versa. It allows to translate novels, stories, poems and many other bank of knowledge into our native language through mass contribution of contributors. It also aims to flourish our ancient art and literature through globalization. We have many master pieces of literary which are not being recognized by world due to problem in language. So, this application tries to bridge between languages and promote literary work though collaborative intelligence.
Technology and Programming tools used: Python, Mysql, Google translate


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Modern and contemporary design is fabulous, but would you know how to capture the look in your living room? You might be pretty surprised at what is possible, which is why we're going to show you some absolutely corking examples, but before we do, let's get the lowdown on what constitutes this interior design style, shall we?
Interior designers say that the modern and contemporary look is fundamentally simple, subtle and sophisticated, with a focus on colour and proportion, so these are some key markers to look out for:
Colours - Neutrals, including black and white are the main hues found in contemporary style interiors, but things are often amped up a little through bold or pastel accents. Colourful accessories and trims can be quite common, when pale neutrals have been used on the walls.
Use of space - Large areas of space are often broken up with colour blocking, geometric shapes and accessories that amplify tall ceiling heights. You might also find some less than perfect touches, such as exposed but cracked bricks and industrial ducting.
Sleek furniture – Smooth lines and sharp geometric shapes are absolute essentials for contemporary furniture pieces. Upholstered items will usually follow the prescribed neutrals palette and more often than not, will be showcased as a natural material with significant textural appeal. Furniture will usually be simple and uncluttered and sofas, chairs, and ottomans will normally have exposed legs. You won't find too many tassels or skirts here and cushions will often be added as a pop of colour or pattern!
So, with all that in mind, are you ready to see some contemporary design in action? Well, here we go!
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I have been in Boston at client location from past few weeks for UAT Sign-offs. It was a good learning period. I learnt a lot in terms of what Client wants, how do they see their application coming up. I also noticed why they want few pieces to come up fast. I also notice how frustrated they feel when we didn't match their expectations or try convincing them on something which we have messed up. I also learn that few things are logical and should not be explicitly the part of acceptance criteria or story. I remember an example when one of my QA manager (I admire him a lot) gave that to me. e.g. When you go to restaurant and order for 'Dosa' you don't explicitly order the 'chutni' and 'sambhar'. So few things are understood. And the same needs to be applied to other things as well. I learnt that standards has no boundaries. These examples can seamlessly be used from one field to another. I also learnt that its very clear to them that points is just for you (IT guys) and all they bothered about is the functionality. I also learnt that most of the features they want is logical and have a lot of business value. Above all I learnt that they need software with 'intelligence' and not a dumb software which just minimises key strokes for them.
Overall it was a good learning experience ! Sharing few snaps of Boston !
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Gold leafing on stone, wood or metal
Sometimes I like to incorporate gold and silver leafing into my necklaces. I am always looking for a different twist on my jewelry. This is not anything new, I started leafing some of stone and carved wood components at the very beginning of my jewelry career which started seventeen years ago
I bought my gold leafing in New York from Pearl Paint. You should be able to buy a leafing kit online or pick one up at your favorite art store. It is a tricky procedure which takes time and patience. I would select a stone or piece of carved wood and sand the surface for proper adhesion. It can be a 3 to 4 step process. You will receive the directions when you purchase your gold leafing kit. It is always helpful to watch a video on U-Tube explaining the process.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves' struggles continue as they've now dropped their sixth straight game, 11 of their last 12 games and this is now the 20th straight loss to the Los Angeles Lakers (dating back to March '07).
The Wolves fell behind by 29 points at one point during the game as it seemed we were on our way to a humiliating blowout loss.
The TWolves continue to show fight, though and were actually able to cut the lead down to just two possessions (four points) in the fourth quarter, but couldn't come all the way back for an incredible comeback.
The Lakers set the net on fire in the first quarter as they hit 68.2% of their shots (15-for-22_ and nailed 5 three pointers (of 7--71.4%). They also beat the Wolves by a +9 on the glass (4-13). It wasn't as though the Wolves were terrible on O, though. Minnesota shot 50% from the field (11-for-22) and 2-of-2 from deep (both by Shved). Pau Gasol scored 13 of his 22 points, Kobe added 7 of his 17 and Nash & MWP added 5 apiece as part of a 37-point Lakers first quarter. The Wolves got 6 points from both Pekovic & Shved, while AK & D-Will both added 4 as part of a 24-point Wolves first.
The Wolves played the second quarter a bit closer in the second quarter, as the Lakers outscored them by just 2 points (31-29) and took a 15-point lead into halftime. The Lakers got off to a hot start in that second quarter as they tallied that 29-point lead, but the TWolves came roaring back to cut it to 15 just before the break. The Lakers made another 5 threes in the second quarter as they went 5-for-12, not surprisingly they're near 70% shooting didn't keep up as they ended the half shooting 56.2% (27-48) from the field. Ricky Rubio scored 7 of his 9 points, both Pek & Barea added 6 apiece. The Lakers got 9 points (of 13) from Earl Clark, 7 (of 10) from Steve Blake and 6 (of 8) from Jodie Meeks.
The Timberwolves continued to fight their way back in the third quarter. It was thanks to a 2-3 zone defense that Adelman employed for the majority of the second half. The Wolves outscored L.A. 23-17 in the third to cut the lead to 9 points after three quarters. Kirilenko led the Wolves with 8 of his 12 in the third and D-Will added 6 of his 15, while Jamison had 6 of his 18 and Nash added 5 of his 17. The Lakers shot just 3-of-19 from the field (16%), 1-for-5 (20%) from deep and 10-of-12 (83%) from the line.
The Wolves hot second half continued early in the fourth quarter when they were able to cut the lead to just four points, midway through the final quarter. Unfortunately they couldn't pull ahead and just didn't have enough in the final minutes. The Wolves had a number of 'empty possessions' late in the fourth as Minnesota lost, yet again, 100-111. Chris Johnson played the majority of the fourth quarter and finished with 8 of his 8 points and Shved added another 6pts to finish with 18. Pau Gasol & Antawn Jamison both added 9 points apiece for the Lakers as they closed out the Wolves for their 20th-straight W (vs. MIN) dating back to March 2007.
Alexey Shved finished with 18pts, 4reb, 6ast and went 5-for-11 from deep in 27 minutes off the bench. Shved hit a number of big shots and played some decent defense on Kobe Bryant as he's looked better offensively since his 5 games off with that ankle sprain. Derrick Williams added 15pts, 9reb, 1stl and 1blk; Nikola Pekovic ended with 14pts, 9reb, 1stl and 1blk. Pek had a good start to this one using his physicality matched up against Gasol. Pau did send a number of his shots back during the game as his length did bother Pek. J.J. Barea added 14pts, 1reb and 3ast though he did have a number of bad possessions as he turned the ball over with some very ugly passes (he ended with 4tos & 4fls on the night). Lastly, Chris Johnson finally got some PT under head coach Rick Adelman. Johnson played 11 minutes (all mostly in the fourth quarter). Chris finished with 8pts on 3-of-4 shooting as well as 5reb, 2ast and 1stl. The best part about CJ's play? Greg Stiemsma didn't play at all tonight and if Johnson continues to play like this, he'll easily take that backup center job from him.
The Lakers were without their star center (Howard), so Pau Gasol (who had been relegated to the bench) started in his place. Pau made the most of it, he finished with 22pts, 12reb, 2ast and 3blks in 37 minutes. He's certainly no Dwight Howard defensively, but he did a good job in the paint sending a number of shots back and altering plenty others. Antawn Jamison added 18pts, 7reb, 1ast and 2stls. Jamison saw a slight uptick in minutes (28 off the bench) with Howard out, making him the first big man off the bench. Kobe Bryant finished just 2 assists shy of a triple-double: 17pts, 12reb and 8ast. I was surprised that he continued in his facilitator role late in the fourth when the Wolves were threatening to come all the way back in this one. Clearly it worked, though. Steve Nash added 17pts, 7reb, 7ast and 2blks as well as 3-of-3 from deep. He's become a bit more of a shooting guard with Bryant's playmaking emergence and tonight he certainly excelled in that role. Earl Clark continues to start at power forward and tonight he showed he's worthy of being a starter as he added 13pts, 10reb, 1ast, 1stl and 1blk. He did struggle shooting from the field (6-of-15), but made some solid plays on both ends that led to the win.
MISC. STATS: Luke Ridnour's 1 block ties a season-high (the 9th time this season)......Ricky Rubio tied season-highs with 4 field goals made and 9 field goals attempted, he also set a new season-high with 4 defensive rebounds......Alexey Shved set new season/career-highs with 5 three pointers made and 11 three-pointers attempted........Chris Johnson tied a season-high with his 1 steal and tied a career-high with his 2 assists......
Despite a near 70% start from the floor, the Lakers finished 42.4% (39-for-92) from the field, 37.5% from deep (12-for-32) and 84% from the line (84%). The Wolves left 10 points at the line (8-for-18) and were out-rebounded by a +17 (40-57). When you look at the team stats, shooting 44.4% from the line and that big rebounding disparity are big keys to this Wolves loss.
MISC. STATS: The Wolves tied their second-best mark of the season with their 10 made threes.......Minnesota tied a their second-worst mark of the season with their 8 made free throws and also set a new season-low by shooting 44.4% from the line.......The Lakers' 32 three-point attempts and 57 rebounds are new season-highs for a Wolves opponent, their 40 defensive rebounds ties the best mark of the season and L.A.'s 17 offensive rebounds tie the second-best mark for a Minny opponent this season......The Lakers' 14 personal fouls are a season-low for a Wolves opponent........
The Wolves are now 17-26 on the season, they'll be right back in action tomorrow night vs. the New Orleans Hornets at the Target Center. That one is set to tip at 7pmCT, we'll have a preview up on this site tomorrow afternoon. Until then, thanks for reading HOWL and GO WOLVES!
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Martyn Top, Lawyer at Höcker Advocaten, brought in a company video to the PCO platform, with a reference to the PCO network. We think it's a great initiative.
The video was already added to the logo of Höcker Advocaten on the platform and in the eBook , but now we also want to present it as a newsflash and inspiration for our PCO partners and other visitors of the platform.
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AVON, CONNECTICUT, USA (July 26, 2005) – Worksite carriers recorded another year of growth in 2004, according to a recent study by Eastbridge Consulting Group, Inc. New worksite sales (U.S.) totaled an estimated $4.223 billion, a three percent increase over 2003 results. Growth improved from the 1.8 percent increase realized in 2003 (based on revisions several companies made to their reported 2003 sales). [Note: As a result of these revisions, total sales for 2003 were revised downward to $4.1 billion.]
This year's survey represents the sixth annual Eastbridge U.S. Worksite Study. Worksite is defined as the sales of life and health products (both group and individual platform) sold at the workplace, with premium paid by the employees through payroll deduction. �Clients tell us that our study is still the most comprehensive of any in the marketplace today,� says Bonnie Brazzell, vice president of Eastbridge. �We track both group (voluntary) and individual (worksite) carriers/products. And this year we have detailed data on the performance of 60 worksite marketing carriers.�
This is the second year in a row where the industry did not realize double-digit growth. �We don�t believe this represents a fundamental change in the industry trends,� shares Gil Lowerre, president of Eastbridge. �We did some extensive analysis to determine if there has been an industry-wide shift or if the slower growth is concentrated in just a few companies. The results showed that 68 percent of companies registered sales increases and 51 percent of all companies had double-digit sales growth.�
�In fact,� adds Brazzell, �it appears that the slower overall growth is due to a handful of companies being �off momentum� in their sales.� The study identified six companies that had decreases of $5 million or more in premiums for a total decrease of $160 million in 2004. �Had these six companies sold the same amount of new premium in 2004 as they did in 2003, the industry growth rate would have been 6.9 percent,� says Lowerre.
Inforce premium showed growth of around 11 percent. The study estimates that the 2004 inforce worksite premium was between $12.5 and $16.6 billion.
Parties interested in participating in next year�s study are advised to email Eastbridge at [email protected] or phone the company at (860) 676-9633. All participants receive a free copy of the complete findings, including company-specific results.
Eastbridge Consulting Group, Inc., is a marketing advisory firm serving insurance and financial services organizations in the United States and Canada. Visit www.eastbridge.com


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When it comes to stare-worthy staircases, HGTV features southwestern steps with a fiery flare on an otherwise traditional white and wood staircase. Taking these staircases to new heights are painted tile risers, stone, terra cotta, mahogany or knotted wood and bands of hand-made Mexican design elements.
Houzz showcases a number of staircase renovations, many of which incorporate the unique materials, patterns and colors of the southwest. From stained treads designed to match hardwood flooring to Aztec carpet draped over tribal prints, southwestern staircases draw inspiration from family lineage, artifacts and historical settings.
For example, in a featured renovation in Arizona, the original wrought iron handrail was uncovered beneath a layer of wood framing and plaster. Original arches were restored to their unique proportions, and Saltillo tiles (which had been added) were removed to expose the red stained concrete steps. For a mountain home in Albuquerque, a dark wooden staircase accented stucco and textured designs, which is proof that a simple design can harness a southwestern flare. Yet, contrast is a critical element. As such, imagine wood stairs leading down to a basement having the same natural hickory wood flooring as the main level of a home, while stair railings are painted a dark resin stain. For added appeal, picture large newel posts with oversized, embellished caps.
Perhaps you're planning a renovation for your private residence, and you'd like to accentuate the Spanish colonial architecture in your home with a southwestern staircase. Suppose you'd like to channel a villa-inspired staircase with bold art and vibrant colored tiles in sequence on each stair inlay. In turn, maybe you are hoping to add a bit of southwestern style to a contemporary inner-city loft. The good news regarding the beautiful, contrasting designs of the southwest is that they can be incorporated alongside existing elements. Best of all, imperfections are embraced in this rustic design style.
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Burns & McDonnell Offshore Wind Permitting Project Manager in Morristown, New Jersey
Burns & McDonnell is seeking a motivated self-starter to help continue the growth of our Offshore Wind Siting and permitting practice. The successful candidate will be a seller-doer with demonstrated experience working with BOEM developing and supporting multiple projects from a natural resources and environmental permitting perspective as well as managing and completing independent projects. These activities may include business development, proposal development, marketing, developing permitting strategies and schedules, managing resource survey activities, participating in public meetings, negotiating with regulatory agencies, managing construction, contracts, schedules and budgets.
The position will report to the Environmental Services Northeast Regional Manager and will primarily support ongoing projects in the Northeast.
The position oversees the development of proposals and execution of work including the development and implementation the permitting strategies for major development projects as a whole. Demonstrated prior experience with Federal and State siting and permitting is required.Specific experience related to Article VII and Article X permitting in New York is a plus.The position is the lead individual for identifying permit requirements and interrelationships, scheduling permit applications, developing permitting strategies, and managing timely completion of deliverables by the Permitting Team. The position's responsibilities are summarized below:
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In addition to obtaining favorable environmental permits and approvals the position will be responsible for monitoring compliance with environmental permits issued by various Federal, State and local regulatory agencies. Position will require supporting development of permit amendments, reports, regulatory submissions and data analysis. Position may require a combination of time in the field monitoring construction activities and contractors as well as time in the office writing, reviewing and assembling documents, correspondence, schedules and additional project deliverables.
Responsibilities include client development, maintenance, and management; proposal preparation and sales presentations; participation in contract negotiations; project planning, budgeting, and scheduling; and establishing critical project objectives and performances.
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Bachelor's or graduate degree in a natural resources field, environmental science, or related field from an accredited program. Minimum 7 years related experience. Must have ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contracts on project-related matters. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Professional Registration preferred.
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Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
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Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world's toughest challenges, we're putting the industry's best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That's pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
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As Pam Ayres famously said in her poem "Oh I wish I'd looked after me teeth". You know there comes a time when you have to at least acknowledge that your various bits and pieces might not be in the first flush of youth. I have had endless problems with my teeth and my jaw. It probably started when I had impacted wisdom teeth removed under anaesthetic when I was 15.
In my view, it was a completely unnecessary procedure and my poor parents were badly advised. Since then, my jaw clicks and I have a bite so sensitive to changes in my mouth that the slightest high filling makes me feel like I'm chewing a brick.
So now I also seem to be clenching my teeth and the pressure is such that parts of my back molars have actually split off. I am hooked on sensitive toothpaste (thank you Sensodyne) and try to avoid foods that might crack my teeth. It's taken me years (I'm not joking) to eat crisps after a bit of my tooth fell off whilst eating a ridged crisp. And as for chocolate covered Brazils! Forget it. Objects of terror.
At night I have a mouth guard, lovingly crafted by the Jaw Clinic at the University of Wales Hospital in Cardiff. Slight overtones of pugilism and a slightly drooly start to the day. I also have to regularly visit the dentist for check ups; good and reliable ones like https://www.murphydentistry.com/ are certainly helpful in my case.
I'm not sure I can even be accused of poor dental hygiene, being a regular cleaner and flosser. As I sit occasionally transfixed by life's flotsam and jetsam on Jeremy Kyle (don't judge me..) which now seems to have become the benchmark of the Nation's poor dental health, the questions I have to ask myself are i) do people not realise how much poor teeth affect the way they look and ii) what on earth has happened to dentistry in the UK? It is clear that the reduction in the provision of adequate NHS dentists is having a serious knock-on effect on people's teeth and, at the same time, their overall health.
It may be vaguely amusing to titter at the latest gap-toothed, black stumped participant but how on earth did we get to this? I pay for a dental insurance scheme and, by the time I'm 70 will probably have coughed up enough for a Mediterranean cruise.
The chance of finding an NHS dentist for many are, I suspect, slim and the ability to pay for a dental insurance scheme, a luxury compared to, say, coping with ever-increasing utility bills.
My two children are taught dental hygiene and, due to my sensitive gnashers, they were exposed to toothpaste and one of those strange finger puppet tooth cleaning thingummybobs as soon as the merest speck of a tooth appeared.
My father has dentures. He had poor teeth and when he joined the Royal Navy a condition of his appointment was that all his teeth were removed. He's never looked back although he frequently mutters about pips under his plate and it does take a while to get used to a new set.
As kids, we had endless fun when mum's back was turned and dad would shoot his bottom set out of his mouth in a very impressive gurn. He's never used them to crimp the edges of the pastry of an apple pie but it's the sort of thing he'd consider for a laugh.
Perhaps Corsodyl has got it right. I'm sure you know the advert where the beautiful woman's teeth bleed as she brushes them and at the end of the advert she reveals she is missing a canine tooth. It's not the snappiest catchphrase – "Corsodyl, for people who spit blood when they brush" but, by heck it's honest.
Perhaps the dental industry should concentrate less on the promotion of bright, white smiles and more on the true consequences of poor dental health. Mind you, that would probably put you off your popcorn. (No I can't eat that either).
So that's the story of the problems with my teeth. Tell me, do you have similar dental trials and tribulations? I'd love to hear.
I fully agree with the message of the post. Toothpaste ads should focus more on the healthy teeth and mouth rather than just cosmetic appearances.
I have deep grooves in my teeth, so most of my molars are filled. I also have pretty bad TMJ, which runs in my family. I have a night guard for that. I hope yours is a hard plastic, the softer ones actually make it worse!
XO Steph
I dislike the dentist but do make the effort to attend – really do need to make an appointment though. My mum has no teeth left at all!!
I remember that poem! 'All the toffees I chewed, all the sweet, sticky foods' ?
I really do feel your pain. I've just taken a handful of ibuprofen and codeine with my morning coffee – managed to lose a chunk of my back molar the other day on a cold piece of blooming chewing gum! I'm petrified of the dentist, and am hoping it'll magically heal itself, but I know I'll have to suck it up and go soon, as I can't eat anything on one side of my mouth. Positive note – I've lost several pounds already. Gah!
Thank you so much for this – I clench my jaw too sometimes and it gives me migraines!
It can get tough sometimes, because an entire spectrum of problems can attack that one particular area at the same time. Teeth really are like that, and leaving them in a bad condition tends to start a domino effect, until you're left with no other choice but to remove them. That's why the dental work should be both comprehensive and specific, not to mention done regularly.
Douglas Smith DDS
Thank you so much for this – I clench my jaw too sometimes and it gives me migraines!
I have been visiting my current dentist for a long time. He is crowns to implants; minimal pain and always on time which is big for me. Its relatively easy to set appointments and change if need be.
Well I don't know if this is a worthy story to share, but I did had some issues with over-the-counter teeth whiteners. I wanted to have pearl-like teeth (if possible), so I bought on of those paint-on teeth whiteners. After a few use I experience some sting in my gums and eventually had some mouth ulcers. I went to the dentist to check what was wrong. There I found out that otc whiteners are not meant to be used everyday but for special occasions only. So there, my negligence in reading the instructions and vanity (i should say) almost got the best of me. My dentist gave me a bit of a 'sermon' after giving me prescriptions.
You can tell that I have a good relation with my dentist and I guess that helps a lot too, when it comes to taking care of my teeth.
Hi Kenneth. Yes I had heard about others who have had problems with tooth whiteners and also veneers. I'm lucky enough to have a good dentist too but I think I'll be giving cosmetic dentistry a wide berth. I have enough trouble with my teeth as they are. At least we don't have a dental phobia – I also know of loads of people who are too scared to go to the dentist in the first place. Glad you got your gums sorted.
Thanks for sharing on the Monday Parenting Pin it Party 🙂 (that's a smiley with freshly flossed teeth 😉


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two-year-old Brooklyn Faris is about to have a new liver.
The family received a call Wednesday that a liver was available for Brooklyn in Chicago.
Diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Allagille Syndrome when she was an infant, Brooklyn was given a 50 percent chance of living just four to six months.
Brooklyn is now in liver failure and desperately needs the transplant.
"Brooklyn is a feisty girl; she's really happy," Brooklyn's mom, Jesse Faris, told WREG earlier this month. "But she will fight for what she needs. I think that's what's kept her around this long."
Brooklyn's positive, fighting spirit has helped her survive, but it was the generous support of the community that will help make the transplant financially possible.
The Children's Organ Transplant Association helped with multiple fundraising events, and FedEx lent a huge helping hand by offering to fly Brooklyn and her family to Chicago free of charge on one of its cargo planes, according to a Facebook post by the family.
"Memphis has been so incredibly generous to the Faris family and now the real need begins. Let's see sweet Brooklyn all the way through! Today we pray for Brooklyn's healing and we praise God for all He is doing," the family wrote in another post.


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Welcome to the website for the PTA of Claremont Immersion School! The Claremont Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a group of parents, teachers, and staff working together to support and strengthen our children's experience at Claremont Immersion School. We help provide programs that enrich our children's school experience by engaging dedicated parents with a diverse […]More About Us | Más Sobre Nosotros
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WHAT IS THE CLAREMONT PTA LISTSERV? The Claremont Listserv an online venue/electronic mailing list via Google Groups in which listserv members (Claremont Immersion School parents/caregivers, family members, teachers and staff) post and receive information about issues that relate primarily to Claremont Immersion School (CIS) and its community. Please see the bottom of this page for…
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Director too loyal to Laurence's book, but Burstyn is a definitive Hagar
by Katherine Monk, The Ottawa Citizen, published: Friday, May 23, 2008
Relax, all you Grade 12 literary slackers. You don't have to read the book anymore. Margaret Laurence's The Stone Angel has been turned into a movie, and though it's not high art, it's a journeyman effort that captures the basic plot points and general themes of the prairie classic.
Opening in small-town Manitoba in modern times, we first hook up with our cranky protagonist
Hagar Shipley (Ellen Burstyn) at the age of 90. Hagar seems inexplicably irritable as she bosses around her son (Dylan Baker) and daughter-in-law (Sheila McCarthy) at every opportunity. But thanks to Burstyn's jaw-dropping performance, it's impossible not to like the character Margaret Atwood once referred to as the "granite-jawed'' crone.
Hagar has incredible strength, despite her increasingly frail physiology, so when her son tells her he's going to move her into an old folks' home, Hagar is understandably angry.
Refusing to surrender to another's will, Hagar rebels, and eventually finds herself in an abstract journey backward through her own life.
On screen, this translates into a series of flashbacks featuring a cast of younger actors playing out important recollections of Hagar's life, from her marriage to a hard-working but hardly poetic rancher (Cole Hauser) to her dysfunctional relationship with her own father.
One of these key chapters involves the lingering tragedy she still hasn't overcome, even decades later. It's a crucial fragment of Hagar's story and thanks to Kevin Zegers and Ellen Page, who make the most of their brief appearances on screen, the moment is delivered with emotional clarity.
Director Kari Skogland pulls off similar feats all through the picture as she creates little pearls of drama, but they don't always string together to affirm the larger whole.
Each scene is carefully crafted and beautifully photographed, but Skogland is clearly so in awe of the source material, and so focused on being loyal to this keystone of Canadiana, that the larger film feels a little too mechanical to capture Laurence's wide open, free-associating narrative.
The key to Laurence's book was the nature of the prose itself, and its ability to be crass and vulgar - even grotesque - but profoundly evocative and empathetic at the same time.
By listening to Hagar's ghosts in prose form, the novel finds an impressionistic tone that speaks to themes of death, decay and metaphysical meaning in a dramatically compelling blur of feelings, thoughts and events.
Skogland, a veteran commercial director, certainly has the talent to create a high-gloss look for the picture, but she almost feels too attached to the idea of making it look pretty when so much of this story is downright ugly and depressing.
Hagar is dying, after all. She's losing control of her body, and with each new failure, her feelings of betrayal begin to layer over other moments of betrayal, finally culminating in Hagar's troubled relationship with God: did He betray her, too? Does He even exist?
These are the themes that make the novel an important piece of literature, and while it's clear Skogland is aware of the novel's deeper meaning, she's not always able to manifest it on screen - especially when Burstyn is out of frame.
That's when this movie starts to feel a bit too much like a CBC movie of the week, or a Hallmark presentation.
But when Burstyn is on screen, everything works because she's able to show - with a single look, or a line, or even just a gesture - the pain inside Hagar's soul.
Burstyn not only makes The Stone Angel compelling, she hands in the performance of a lifetime and
delivers a definitive Hagar - one who can stand the test of time, and the scrutiny of literary fans across the nation who've come to embrace Hagar as an important piece of the place we call home.
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13 Ways to Reduce Daily Stress
By Morning Motivated Mom
Begin your day with quiet/alone time
I find that if I have even a few minutes alone in the morning, my day runs more smoothly. I enjoy waking up before my girls instead of with them, as this gives me time to enjoy my coffee, read my devotion, and hop on the computer. Consider creating a morning routine as a way to reset your morning and get your day started right. "
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The trend we noted in 2011 with major brands offering customers an opportunity to customize their consumer product packaging by writing on it has been going on for while now.
Here are 4 more examples of this idea, as it applies to wine package design. Writing on packaging is a surprisingly low-tech form of interactive branding… No need for smart phones or a special app for reading QR codes. All that's required here is marker, which, in some cases, is supplied with the bottle.
(Details, after the fold…)
1. Chris Trivizas's recent "Chardonnay Markogianni" offers consumers a place on the front of its label to record the current phase of the moon and a place on the back for the date. (The concept also seems to suggest that consumers will want to maintain an ongoing collection of empties, documenting these meaningful moments of consumption.)
"The label of Chardonnay Markogianni has been designed with the aim to lure the consumer to an interactive game down memory lane. It urges him, after he has enjoyed this extraordinarily delectable chardonnay, to preserve the memory of the pleasure he felt by dating the bottle and copying on the label itself the phase the moon was in on that particular night. So, each bottle acquires a meaningful uniqueness which recalls to the consumer's mind the happy moments he spent drinking its contents."
2. Núria Farrés's 2011 design for Vinya Janine's "Moments Wine" provides a large blank area so that "…each can personalize the wine label defining its unique and unrepeatable moment."
3. Talia Cohen's 2008 design for Frank Advertising's promotional Christmas gift was a customizable label offering clients a place to write backhanded "frank" messages on gift bottles of wine…
"Talia Cohen designed this saucy wine label for FRANK's Christmas promotion… We posted it online and within a few weeks were winning packaging awards, being featured in design publications, and being asked to exhibit at wine shows. The idea is that you substitute platitudes for frankness by writing something biting on the label… and we offer some pre-made examples."
4. Alessio Krauss and BloomRoom's 2011 design for Moët's Rosé Impérial Champagne, which is still being sold in a variety of packages that include a gold marker for personalized messages to be added.
"Declare your love with passion and generosity with the Love Case. Personalize your Moët Rosé Impérial magnum with your own handwritten messages and decorate it with glamorous gilt stickers."
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The research shows that what Jo Vadillo did is next to impossible. Australian women earn less than the blokes on average, tend to have less confidence investing than men, and have a lower appetite for risk. Yet she went from a single investor with a single property to building a successful property empire, to director of her own property investment company, and managing director of a networking and mentoring organisation for female property investors.
So how did she do it?
From Humble Beginnings
In 2003, Jo was in her 20s and single. Yet she was determined to start her property journey, so she obtained the maximum purchase amount the bank would allow – $315,000 – for a property in Sydney. Initially her residence, the property is now rented out and is valued at $450,000.
At this stage, Jo was not an expert on tax implications or on how to build equity. She did not have all the answers and could have made mistakes. But she didn't let that stop her. Learning as she went, and now with her husband Greg by her side, she moved to a new home and purchased and renovated two additional investment properties.
Jo now had a solid strategy to buy and hold, and to renovate properties as needed to increase rental returns. Her purchase of these two new properties was based on the fact that they were "ugly ducklings in a good area", to quote her words.
Showing her ability to adapt, Jo again evolved her approach after the birth of her first child. She decided to educate herself further and take her pursuit of property investing to the next level.
Going Next Level
Jo grew her investor knowledge networking and researching through Property Women, an online community she founded to help women in property to learn from each other, network, and find mentors.
In 2011, Jo became a licensed Real Estate Agent and Buyers' Agent and founded the full-service buyers' agency Advocate Property Services alongside her husband Greg. She was now assisting investors and homeowners to source property, negotiate the right price, and source quality deals in three Australian cities.
Jo is now truly a professional, full-time property investor. She has a methodical attitude towards business, attaching no emotion to her investment or residential properties. This approach has served her well, and she now shares her knowledge with other women through motivational speeches. She particularly encourages women to enter the property investment market, despite (or perhaps because of) a mild bias against women in the industry.
Jo's story that age, gender, inexperience, and a modest income are no barriers to winning in property investment.
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By Seàn-Patrick Lovett
In the Malagasy language, "Akamasoa" means literally "good friends". Which is why the Community, founded by Fr Pédro Opeka in 1989, is called the "City of Friendship".
Fr Pédro Opeka, CM
71-year-old Fr Pédro is a missionary priest of the Lazarist or Vincentian Order. He studied theology under the future Pope Francis in Argentina, before moving to Madagascar in 1970 and dedicating himself to helping poor people he saw living on garbage dumps and on the streets of Antananarivo.
During a visit to the Vatican last year, Fr Pédro invited his former professor to come and see Akamasoa for himself. Not that he ever thought the Pope would actually accept.
The Akamasoa Association
The Akamasoa Association sets out to engage poor people in creative ways, helping them to build a dignified lifestyle for themselves. Dignity, according to Fr Pédro, means providing shelter, employment, and education. It means breaking out of the cycle of crime, violence, and hopelessness.
Helping not assisting
"Helping but not assisting" is one of Akamasoa's mottos. The Assocation works alongside and together with poor people, helping them build necessary structures, like schools, work places, and healthcare facilities, so that they can prepare a future for themselves and their children.
Acting not talking
"Acting and not talking" is another of Akamasoa's mottos.
The results of that action are impressive. Since its foundation 30 years ago, the Association has helped create housing for over 25,000 people, giving rise to 18 villages, complete with dispensaries and schools that provide education for some 14,000 children. In total, around 500,000 Malagasies have befitted from emergency help in the form of food, clothing, and health care.
In a country where nine out of ten people live on less than $2 a day (below the poverty line, as defined by the World Bank), those numbers can really translate hopelessness into hope.


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This simple steak salad is super easy, and impresses people with its burst of flavour.
Chosen piece of steak (I love sirloin)
Handful of watercress/rocket mix
Palmful of shelled pistachios
5-6 mint leaves, chopped
To make the glaze
1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp honey
Firstly mix the honey and balsamic vinegar together. Heat in a saucepan until gently bubbling, then summer for 10 minutes until it thickens. Do not boil. Leave to cool
Plate up the salad. Chop the pistachios and sprinkle over the leaves.
Chop a wedge of watermelon and cut into 1cm cubes
Rub steak with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Cook steak to taste. I love mine medium rare and usually do 3 minutes each side (there's a cooking guide below)
Cut steak and lay on top of the salad and pistachios along with the mint leaves
Drizzle on the balsamic glaze and serve


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For this hop we are featuring the letter Y. This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set, an embellishment or a style. Whatever the crafter has chosen as their Y element will be featured in their post.
If you came from the talented Diana Saunders at FarmerDi then you're on the right track!
For the letter Y, I decided to use both the Yuletide paper (X7187B) and the Yuletide Greetings stamp set (D1553) from Close to My Heart .
In the paper pack is this one sheet that just screamed to be used on Christmas cards. Here is how I divided it up.
You can easily make 10 unique card fronts from this one sheet. I chose to make 9 using little to no embellishments to let the paper speak for itself - just a sentiment and some ink. Below you will find four cards.
Card #1
|Stockings hung by the chimney with care
In the card above, I used New England Ivy green cardstock to mat the pattern paper and adhered them to the CTMH card base in Colonial, the creaminess adds to the vintage feel. There was just enough space at the top to stamp the sentiment Yuletide Greetings from the gorgeous stamp set.
Card #2
|Deck the Halls
Card #3
In the card above, I used New England Ivy cardstock to mat the pattern paper and adhered them to the CTMH card base in Colonial. I distressed the card with ruby ink, and added 2 little sparkles (Z1752).
You can colour clear bling, using the ShinHan alcohol based markers. Here I used the colour Carmine (Z2448) for the perfect shade of red.
Card #4
In the card above, I used Ruby red cardstock to mat the pattern paper and adhered them to the CTMH card base in Colonial. And at the bottom I stamped the sentiment - this one came from the versatile Holiday Tag stamp set (D1560).
Thank you so much for following along on our Blog Hop today! I hope you enjoyed all the lovely artwork…
I love getting your comments and feedback. Be sure to leave a comment below before you move on in the hop!
Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is Lauren Moore of CTMH Craftings. Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas! And please leave comments for the other bloggers as you hop through! In case you get lost along the way, go to Linda's blog ~ Scrappy Therapy for a complete list of participants!
And don't forget
Friends don't let friends craft alone.
à bientôt,


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I have often heard that Romans 1:26-27, "they received in themselves the due penalty for their error" is referring to the punishment of AIDS upon homosexuals. This argument is illogical for several reasons. Let me break it down by focusing on different parts of this statement.
"They received in themselves the due penalty for their error."
First, we must look at the source of who Paul was speaking to (the Romans). Who are they? These were men and women who "knew God" but "They traded the glory of God who lives forever for the worship of idols made to look like earthly people, birds, animals, and snakes." (Romans 1:23). Even though they knew God and His laws, they "served created things rather than the Creator." (Romans 1:25). Just as they "exchanged God's truth for a lie" they "exchanged their natural (sexual) functions for that which is unnatural." (Romans 1:25-27) If an exchange is present, this means that their must first be something to be traded. They traded God for idols, and also traded their sanctity of sex within commitment for pagan ritual sex acts. Pagan ritual in Biblical times encouraged the use of male shrine prostitutes in order to give a sperm sacrifice to idols. Heterosexual men involved in this would have homosexual sex with the male shrine prostitutes in order to give sacrifice to their gods. In the same way, women shrine prostitutes took in them the sacrificed male sperm anally. These are unnatural sex acts because they are not sex within commitment, but sex for false gods. (Note that this verse does not condemn any form of committed same-gender relationships.)
"They received in themselves the due penalty for their error."
Now that we see who Paul is speaking about, we must realize that the punishment they received was in themselves. With this said, the Romans who exchanged God for idols and performed homosexual pagan rituals received this punishment. If this is so, then why was the first case of AIDS in the early 1980's? If AIDS is "God's punishment" for homosexuality, than why did He wait so long and what was the penalty for the men living in the time of the Romans if their only sin was that of being gay? It was not written, "2,000 years later, homosexuals received the due penalty for their error."
"They received in themselves the due penalty for their error."
The penalty was not for the act of sex itself, but of living a life apart from God. If we look throughout the Scriptures, the due penalty of sin is death. Although many would say AIDS is the penalty, this is not a disease specific to homosexuals or the promiscuous. Many children are born with AIDS, so what have they done wrong to deserve such a penalty? Many have gotten AIDS after a blood transfusion. Was this a sinful act deserving of such an irreversible ailment? Either way, the "due penalty" for the Romans was eternal separation from God unless they decided to reject their idols and received the forgiveness of God through the blood of Jesus Christ.
"They received in themselves the due penalty for their error."
So what was their error? Ironically the word that was translated from Greek into "error" defines itself better than the English word. The Greek word in this text is "plavnh" which means "a wandering, a straying about, one led astray." These Romans were led astray from the one true living God and served idols in His place. So therefore, "They received in themselves the due penalty for straying away from God."
So as a whole, we can see that these particular Romans that chose to exchange idol worship for God received the punishment of dying in their sins because they strayed from Him. This is much more logical than "some gay men will get AIDS in the future." Agreed?
There is much more to this verse than what is written above. For more information, please visit http://www.gaychristians.2freedom.com
Also, if you are struggling with this verse, you may want to challenge yourself to see if you are really who Paul is speaking about. To take the test, please go to https://moanti.wordpress.com/2012/09/08/is-homosexuality-a-sin-in-romans-1/


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Harley Quinn fans rejoice! According to the Hollywood Reporter, our girl will be headlining a spin-off adventure. This project will not be a solo-film, however. Sources are saying this film will be a female centric cast of DC's superheros and villains. Potential plots and other characters involved are being kept very hush-hush. The only other names and plots being thrown around with the project are Batgirl and the Birds of Prey plotline.
Margot Robbie, miss Harley Quinn herself, is taking on the producing credit – after falling in love with the DC's female roster when researching her Suicide Squad role. Margot hired an unnamed female writer and brought the idea to Warner Bros, who (clearly) are loving the concept. No word yet on when the movie will start filming or a release date.
Obviously, this story is still in the early stages of production. As more details are released, check back for updates. Are you excited for an all female DC movie? What do you think about Harley's role in Suicide Squad? Is this a sign that things will turn out better than Batman v Superman? Let's discuss in the comments below!


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Good Time Moving & Storage provides a full range of affordable moving and packing services to residents and businesses in Hendersonville, Tennessee – the largest city in Sumner County and the fourth largest city in the Nashville Metropolitan area.
Hendersonville borders 25 miles of Old Hickory Lake and has been home to some of country music's greatest legends including Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, and Roy Orbison.
About Hendersonville, Tennessee
Here's why the 57,517 locals who call Hendersonville, TN home love living here. (2018, Google Explore)
It has a great mix of blue-collar and white-collar workers, with most residents in office and administrative support (16.55%), management occupations (13.10%), and sales jobs (12.78%).
Hendersonville also has more residents who work in math and computers than 95% of U.S. communities.
- Median household income: $65,152
- Crime rate: 16.63 per 1,000 residents (7% lower than the national average)
- Average home value: $247,471, with the most expensive homes valued at over $1 million
- 69% of residents are homeowners
- Average monthly rent: $1,496
The top 7 employment industries in Hendersonville are:
- Retail Trade – 14%
- Manufacturing – 12%
- Accommodation and Food Services – 8%
- Transportation and Warehousing – 8%
- Construction – 7%
- Healthcare and Social Assistance – 7%
- Wholesale Trade – 7%
(Sources: NeighborhoodScout.com, CityData.com)
Residential Services
Cable for Internet, Telephone and Television
Residential Services – 800-288-2020
Business Services – 800-620-6000
- Xfinity (formerly Comcast)
For information call 244-5900
- Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (CEMC)
Rates are available here
- Nashville Electric Service (NESPower)
Rates are available here
Fire Department & Emergency Management
Natural Gas
Sewer and Water
Things to See & Do In & Around Hendersonville
Before visiting Hendersonville, be sure to download the Visitor's Guide and check out the Calendar of Events.
Bledsoe's Lick Fort Historic Park
Cold Springs School and Museum
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center


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Protein Pancake
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Meet your daily Protein goal in a delicious, healthy and nutritious way with our protein pancakes, the real Breakfast of Champions.
The Protein Pancake Mix comes in powder form and is specifically infused with an optimum balance of protein, carbohydrates and calcium to kick-start your day.
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Add 1 (37 g) SCOOP included in the package to 1-12 ounces of water or milk (Dairy, Soya, Almond, Hazelnut, Coconut, Dairy-Free).
Mix the powder with the liquid until it dissolves into pancake batter (see our Scitec Nutrition Shaker). Pour the batter into a non-stick pan, until you are happy with the thickness and consistency of the pancake and fry on medium heat 350-400°F until it gets a golden-brown color on both sides (1-2 minutes for each side, depending on the thickness of the batter).
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Zero Percent
"Take a step inside the most notorious prison in the world, the infamous Sing Sing, to discover a group of convicted men who are doing something to defy the statistics that face them at every turn. The national rate at which men and women return to prison in the three years following their release hovers around 60%. That means roughly 3 in 5 of the men or women who leave prison will be back. ZERO PERCENT is the story of the men of Hudson Link, an organization created by the incarcerated men themselves that provides a full college degree through local universities. The results are so stunning, they have to be seen to be believed."
Learn more here
Watch the trailer here
Ask your RFM about getting the DVD
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Recycle Me
Ages: 5-11
Come and meet this humble piece of litter with big ambitions! A very catchy song listing many of the things that can be made from rubbish. A song to get you swinging your way to the recycle bin!
Running Time:01:38.20
Musical Style:Swinging
Subject:Environment; Science; PSHE & Citizenship
Vocal Range:Large (Bb-C)
Time Signature:4/4
Musical Elements:Melodic sequences; tempo change
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You must contact us to check character availability before you submit your deposit.
Our facebook page shares all of our latest public events, newest characters and any promotions
we might be offering!
Booking a Party
Please call, text or email so we can check availability. We recommend you book 4-12 weeks in advance as we book up very quickly, but we are happy to try and accomidate last-minute requests. Verbal reservations are not allowed. To fully secure a date, we require a deposit and all of your party details. Your party is not booked and your date is not secured until you pay your deposit and confirm via text or email. If you simply send in your deposit and do not give us a follow-up text or email with the information requested in our booking instructions you are not yet booked.
Deposits and Payments
Your deposit will be deducted from the total price. We will send you booking instructions via text or email which explains how to submit your deposit on our website. Our Payment page is where you can safely submit your deposit. Please text or email us after you submit deposit.
The balance must be paid in full the day of the party (cash at event or PayPal before event). We do not accept deposit payments in person. We do not have an office space to accommodate walk ins. Email and texting works best. If you call and leave a message we will get back to you asap.
Final Count and RSVP Policy
You'll need to get a final count two (2) business days prior to the party. Should you have more than 15 guests, this could impact some of the activities we do at our events. Our basic packages include activities for up to 15 children. This will be the number used to plan appropriate quantities of supplies (if applicable). This final count includes the Birthday Child. If a guest is included in the final count and does not attend, unfortunately we cannot provide a refund. Parents are welcome to stay, help and enjoy the party. Guests younger than three will also need to be supervised. Our characters are never allowed to be with children without an adult from your party supervising.
Cancellations and Refunds
Deposits are non refundable. If you need to reschedule, we will gladly work with you to determine an alternative party date, based on availability.
Party Logistics
Our parties must start and end on time as they probably will have another event to get to. If you can leave an open parking space in your driveway, that would be fabulous!
For all of our birthday party packages you will need to provide a dry, cool environment for our character performers. We prefer an indoor heated or air conditioned environment with which to perform. Weather permitting you can get an outdoor event approved by Miss Kelly.
Please ensure that your guests are finished with eating when we arrive. We love to give hugs and request clean hands and faces! Children will be asked to sit on the floor near the character for singing, dancing, games etc.. Please have an area clear from toys, debris for your character and guests to move around freely in designated area. We ask that smoking is not permitted during our visit.
Our parties have been created to entertain and engage children ages 3 and up. If you wish to book for a younger child we cannot guarantee engagement but we will do everything you see in your chosen party package.
Our performers and their handlers do their very best to reach and engage each child. Sometimes older children may become unruly. They like to point out that our entertainer is not real, is wearing a wig, etc... We ask that an adult keep an eye out for that type of behavior. Small children can also get so excited that they pull, punch, hit, our performers. Our performers are trained to stop what they are doing and ask a child to sit down and stop such behavior, if an adult does not step in. If our performer has to continuallly redirect a child, this will limit what they are able to do in your allotted time. Our costumes are very costly and we do not want one of our performers getting hurt on the job. We also want all of your guests to enjoy our visit.
Please note: Our entertainers are not allowed to hold infants or children. Their costumes are very slippery and many princesses wear gloves.
Our entertainers are also not allowed to entertain children where they are unsupervised. An adult from your event age 18 or older must be present in the room where the entertainers are performing.
Our entertainers are ages 16-23. Please ensure your guests do not engage with our entertainers disrespectfully. They are trained to walk out of an environment when they feel uncomfortable with the climate.
Enchanted Events, LLC reserves the right to use photos taken during the party for promotional purposes. These photos will not identify the child's full name, age, or residence. We are happy to allow you to take as many photos and/or video footage as you like as well.
Final Payment
We try very hard to create a magical experience. Our characters will stay in character until they are down the street and out of sight! Please help them create this wonderful experience by being discreet with your final payment. We like it when parents slip them an envelope as they are walking out the door. Please double check the payment amount. We don't like our entertainers counting money at the party. They will step outside and count to double check.
Gratuities are not included in the package pricing, and are always greatly appreciated by our Characters but NEVER expected.
Arrival and Departure Times
Character Entertainment start & end time will be determined prior to party date. Extended time and/or characters can be accommodated if arrangements are made in advance. We appreciate your consideration and understanding. Driving directions to your location are very much appreciated since web directions are not always reliable. We make every effort to arrive on time to your event. Should we encounter some unforeseen travel difficulties, we will give you the time you have purchased or a refund of the portion of time we are late.
What happens if a guest arrives late
Because our parties are based on a schedule, they work best when all guests arrive on time. Those guests coming late may join the party at whatever point it has progressed to. Your character will not stop and start over. We have a strict time schedule to adhere to. Your understanding is appreciated. We must start when we arrive because we must leave at the agreed upon time as we will most likely be traveling to another event after yours.
Travel Fee
Party packages include round trip travel within a twenty (25) mile radius from Hwy 94/364). A travel fee will be charged for travel beyond this twenty (25) mile zone. (We will not travel beyond 25 miles as of January 5, 2017unless approved by our owner.) This charge is necessary to cover the extra travel time, gas, and vehicle wear and tear. Travel time is determined via Google Maps. Please see the map: the circle is within the 20/25 mile radius
DISCLAIMER: Enchanted Events is in no way affiliated with any existing organization.
All characters are inspired by a variety of works and ideas. It is not our intention to violate any copyright laws. Our character friends are not name brand copyrighted characters. They are generic characters created and inspired from many tellings of the most popular storybook characters. We can only accept bookings from individuals who are aware that we do not represent any licensed character. Any resemblance to nationally known copyrighted characters is incidental. If you are requiring a licensed, copyrighted character for your event, you should contact the company/copyright holders. Thank you!
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Amazing Grace – September Horse-of-the-Month Meet Amazing Grace (aka Gracie) a 9-year old, 14.2 hand BLM Mustang who once lived wild and free. Grace arrived at the rescue in August 2015. The first picture (far left) was taken while Grace was
Ethel and Lucy – Adopted To Their Forever Home
Ethel and Lucy are BLM Donkeys and the rescue's pasture guardians. When they arrived they were very untrusting of humans, but with love and attention they became much more comfortable around humans. On March 19, 2016 Ethel and Lucy
Champleve – Adopted To His Forever Home
Champleve, an 8-year-old, 16.1 hand OTTB (Off-the-Track Thoroughbred). Champ's last race was in April of 2012. After retiring from the track he began retraining to be a fox hunter in New Jersey. The farm manager said he was not going to
Gretchen – Adopted To Her Forever Home
Update August 10, 2016 — After a long weekend and busy first part of the week we are excited to announce that Gretchen has found her forever home, in South Carolina, with BillieJo and her family! This woman couldn't be
Merry – Adopted To His Forever Home
Update August 6, 2016 – Merry, our little mischievous Christmas pony, was adopted by Brittany T. and Jeffrey Z.! MERRY is an 11-year-old pinto pony saved from the kill pen just this last Christmas. She was only 3 hours away
Cumunjo – Ready For Adoption – Light Riding*
Cumunjo is an 18-year-old ex-Amish buggy horse saved from Slaughter. Cumunjo (aka JoJo) stands at 15.3 hands and is a Standardbred, who pounded the pavement for years, before ending his career standing in a kill pen. Jo-Jo has been with us for over
Bella – Adopted To Her Forever Home
Bella is a 17-year-old, 15.3 hand, OTTB Mare. Her Jockey Club name was "Don't Mess With Hess" and she has an excellent pedigree. Bella was saved from the kill pen before being shipped for slaughter (photo on left). Update July 2016. Bella is
Black Beauty – Adopted To His Forever Home
Update July 9, 2016. Black Beauty went to his new forever home in Southern Pines, NC. Black Beauty, along with his pasture friend Prince Valiant, were adopted by Elizabeth R. We wish Liz, Prince Valiant, and Black Beauty a beautiful fairytale life
Prince Valiant – Adopted To His Forever Home~
Update July 9, 2016. Prince Valiant went to his new forever home in Southern Pines, NC. Prince Valiant, along with his pasture friend Black Beauty, were adopted by Elizabeth R. We wish Liz, Prince Valiant, and Black Beauty a beautiful fairytale life
Zephyr – Adopted To His Forever Home~
On July 1, 2016 the LMHR family stepped up and saved this sweet boy after one of our volunteers received a phone call about him starving. Within a few days he was dropped off at our rescue's gate. One of our dedicated
DaVinci – Ready For Adoption – Companion Horse or Retraining*
DaVinci is a 19-year-old, 15.3 hand, brown/white Bald Face Paint Gelding who is looking for his forever home. DaVinci was a stud who was saved from slaughter. The slaughter industry does not accept studs at the processing plants, and they are crudely gelded and
Dutchess – Adopted To Her Forever Home
Dutchess, a 15-year-old Quarter Horse, was saved from a Pennsylvania kill pen last year. She was blind in one eye, but it didn't slow her down at all! On June 26, 2016 LMHR Adoption Coordinator, Nicole, transported Dutchess to her
Rein – Adopted To Her Forever Home~
Rein is a stunning Paint Mare who was saved, with two other horses, in a seizure in February 2016, close to Concord. The two horses were adopted, but Rein was overlooked due to having lost sight in her right eye and
PeeWee – Adopted To His Forever Home~
PeeWee is a super sweet yearling who loves to be around people! He has excellent confirmation and ground manners. We believe that he is a Welsh/Arab mix and is currently about 12 hands. PeeWee has been adopted to his forever
Lady Jane – Adopted To Her Forever Home
Lady Jane is a 15 hand, 15-year-old QH. We received a call, in early May 2016, about a Mare that was likely pregnant and in a kill pen, weighed and tagged, and awaiting shipment to slaughter. We agreed to take her in
Hans – Permanent Resident In Need Of Sponsors
Hans is a 12.2 hand, 12-year-old pony who is half Halflinger. Hans is a big supporter of the rescue, and pitches in as our "pony ride" pony. Everyone falls in love with Hans for his sweet, gentle temperament. All of
Oliver – Ready For Adoption – Companion Horse~
Oliver is a wonderful 19-year-old Appendix gelding. He came to the rescue as a severe neglect case, and was starved by two different owners within one year. Oliver is kind and friendly. To follow Oliver's progress please check out our
Pops – Permanent Resident In Need Of Sponsors~
This is Pops. He is a gorgeous liver chestnut Quarter Horse gelding who is approximately 25 years old. Pops arrived at the rescue in February 2016. This poor, old 'fella has not had an easy life and his scars and behavior tell the tale. Although
Sugarfoot – Crossed The Rainbow Bridge To Heaven~
On May 18, 2016 the rescue's senior girl – Sugarfoot – with the help of Doc G. crossed over the rainbow bridge and heaven gained another angel. We loved our Grand 'Ole lady and she will be truly missed. Sugarfoot was over 30 years old
Comanche – Adopted To His Forever Home
Comanche was a BLM mustang formerly in the wild. He came to us as an owner surrender in 2015. Comanche is such a sweet soul, with a cool kid personality, and we believe he has met is match with Lisa Thomas
June Bug – Adopted To Her Forever Home
June Bug is a cute 14-year-old, 13.3 hand, Quarter Pony Mare. June Bug was saved from slaughter and went through two auctions. She has gone through 60 days of professional training and loves to go out on the trails. Update
Shine – Adopted To Her Forever Home~
Shine, a stunning 15.1 hands Quarter Horse arrived to us in 2015 at around 8 years of age. Shine was After a rough start, being entered into a Texas kill pen, and was amazingly saved just minutes away from being