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Douglas College > About Douglas > Groups and Organizations > Douglas College Foundation > Foundation Board
Board Executive
Paul Holden, Chair
Paul is President & CEO of the Burnaby Board of Trade. Before joining BBOT, Paul worked with the BIV Media Group as group publisher and director of custom publishing, including official publications for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Paul was born in London, England and joined the publishing industry in 1978 with Haymarket Publishing Ltd. In 1988 he moved to Hong Kong with the Asian Business Press before establishing his own media company in 1992. Paul and his wife moved to London in 1994 and ran a group of business to business magazines before moving to Canada in 2003. Paul has volunteered on numerous boards, including Vancouver AM Tourism Association and Vancouver Coast and Mountains Tourism. He has coached youth soccer for Port Moody Soccer Club and lives in Port Moody with his wife and two children.
Nick Cheng, Vice-Chair
Nick is a Financial Advisor and has run the Edward Jones office in New Westminster since 2002. He sits on the Edward Jones regional leadership team and is a Limited Partner. Nick received his Ph.D. from Cornell University and holds the EPC designation (Elder Planning Counselor). He specializes in Retirement Planning & Estate Planning. Nick lives with his wife and their daughter in Anmore, B.C. He volunteers for a number of professional & community organizations including: Rotary Club of New Westminster, Fraser Valley Estate Planning Council, Westminster Foundation, and the Anmore Finance Committee.
Jill Cook, Treasurer
Originally from Winnipeg, Jill has lived in the Tri-Cities since 1996. She is a graduate of the University of Manitoba with a BA (Hons) in English Literature and a teaching certificate. Her first career was as a teacher-librarian, but for the past 12 years she has devoted her professional energies to non-profits in her community both at the executive and board levels. She has been CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and has successively worked as the Executive Director of the Coquitlam Heritage Society, the Crossroads Hospice Society, and the Coquitlam Foundation. She has also served on the boards of the Port Moody Library, the Crossroads Hospice Society, and InterLINK. Jill resides in Coquitlam with her husband and two dogs and has been known to say that she still misses the prairies.
Wendy Lindvik, Secretary
Wendy has worked for HSBC for 35 years, starting as a teller and working her way up through the banking system. She is currently branch manager for HSBC, North Vancouver. Wendy is active in the communities where she does business having held such roles as Chair of Ridge Meadows Education Foundation (2010), Director for the Friends in Need Food Bank (2006 – 2010), and Treasurer for the Yaletown Business Improvement Association (2002 – 2006). She has three adult children, and lives in Coquitlam with her husband and their Great Dane, Lulu.
Board Directors
Wayne Arondus
Wayne is President and CEO of Highmark Consulting Group where he provides leadership expertise and management support in all areas of finance, sales and operations to companies across Canada. Wayne holds a Degree in Business from Sauder School of Business at UBC. He also earned certifications from Harvard University in the Program for Leadership Development, Simon Fraser University in the Program for Executive Management and Leadership Development, and at the BC Institute of Technology in the Operations Management Program. Wayne is the Past Chair and Board Member for Habitat for Humanity Vancouver as well as a member of the National Committee; a Board Member for the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters and a member of the- Governor General Leadership Conference of Canada. Participant and Alumni of the 2012 Governor General's Leadership Conference of Canada.
Jay Dargatz
Born in Chilliwack BC, Jay Dargatz learned the value of hard work combined with family values early in life. With a Master Carpenter father and a large extended family, Jay learned that building a community meant developing both yourself and those around you. In 1985 Jay founded Canstar Restorations with the help of his younger brother Dale. The early years of Canstar were focused on the construction and renovation of homes, but the company gradually migrated into the then fledgling business of fire and flood restoration. By 2000, Jay and Canstar were entirely focused on the disaster restoration business, adding contents processing and investing in the education of his then 25 staff members. Three moves and 32 years later, Canstar's Head Office remains in the Tri-Cities, and Jay wouldn't have it any other way. Quick to credit the many exceptional people that have contributed to Canstar's growth and success, Jay couldn't be more proud of what the Canstar Team has accomplished.
Michael J. Edwards
Based in New Westminster, Michael has more than 46 years' experience as a barrister and solicitor. He is the senior partner of Edwards and Company. A long-time member of the Westminster Savings Credit Union, he was elected to the WSCU's Board of Directors in 1973 and served 42 years, stepping down in 2015. Throughout his business career, Michael has served on numerous community and organizational committees including the South Surrey Senior Citizens Housing Society, Masonic Fraternal Society, Shrine Legal Committee, the Masonic Trial Commission and the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Society. Michael has recently become a resident of Maple Ridge.
Kathy Gallagher
Newly elected to the Douglas College Foundation Board, Kathy brings a passion for people development and community giving. Kathy has worked in the financial industry for over 25 years. Kathy has mentored women starting small businesses through the Women's Enterprise Program, volunteered as a facilitator for Junior Achievement and supported many community outreach programs. A high touch business leader who brings people together for a common goal.
John Halani
John Halani was born in Masaka Uganda, one of seven children. In Uganda, he participated in non-profit work with various local community organizations. After the announcement of the Uganda expulsion decree in 1972, John was rendered stateless in his mid-thirties. After being admitted to Canada as a refugee, along with his wife, two children and one of his sisters, John worked at a glass factory in Vancouver before moving into the hotel business in 1975. Since then, John has owned and managed several hotels, and is currently the owner and proprietor of the Tropicana Suite Hotel in Vancouver. In addition, John serves as the Honorary Consul to Uganda.
Jamal Khan
Jamal Khan has been working in the financial services industry for over ten years where he focuses on collaborative business succession, tax and estate planning for privately held companies and incorporated professionals. Jamal is passionate about financial literacy and ongoing education and wrote his first book last year. Jamal has also written articles for the Financial Post, appeared on Bloomberg Canada TV, BC Business magazine and Business in Vancouver. Jamal also feels strongly about giving back to the community and helping others. He currently is a director at SOS Children's Village, Surrey foundation and the Surrey Board of Trade. Jamal also has setup the Jamal Khan Scholarship in Finance at Simon Fraser University and the Jamal Khan Business administration scholarship at Douglas College.
ted LAU
ted is a local son of Coquitlam, and co-founder of Ballistic Arts - a local creative marketing company. Ballistic Arts was founded in 2002, and has grown to manage many of BC's top brands in Real Estate Marketing, Health Care, and Trade Associations. His community involvement is: President for the Federal Liberal Port Moody-Coquitlam EDA; Founding Member of the Next Leaders Council (BC Business Council); Board Director at the Douglas College Foundation; and Board Director for the Dalai Lama Centre for Peace and Education. He is married, a father of a little girl, and loves the Tri-Cities.
Sasha Ramnarine
Sasha Ramnarine is a Business lawyer with Remedios and Company focusing on business law, wills & estates and real estate law. Sasha has worked since the age of nine with over twenty different organizations, and managed his family's Trinidadian restaurant for a number years in Kitsilano A tireless lawyer and entrepreneur, Sasha is dedicated to providing his clients with high value and creative legal solutions for their business and personal life. Sasha is a strong supporter of the business and greater community. Sasha is a long-time member with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and is also a member with the Tri-City Chamber of Commerce and the Burnaby Board of Trade. Sasha serves as a Board Member for a variety of organizations including the Immigrant Services Society of BC ("ISSofBC"), the New Westminster Police Board. Sasha is also an Instructor with Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University teaching business law and ethics to commerce students. Sasha's mission in life is to inspire and touch the hearts of as many people as he walks the path of life.
Aaron Robinson
Born and raised in Coquitlam, Aaron Robinson is a government relations expert currently working with the Metro Vancouver Regional District. He is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with a B.A. (Hons) in International Relations. Living in London, ON for nearly a decade, he spent several years as an instructional therapist working with children with Autism before moving back to Vancouver. Passionate about connecting people and serving his community, Aaron has served as a policy advisor for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade where he specialized in local government and housing policy. He currently serves as the Chair of Grow Local Tri-Cities (formerly known as the Coquitlam Farmers' Market Society) and has volunteered with SHARE Family and Community Services, the Port Moody Economic Development Committee, and CityHive Vancouver. He currently lives in Vancouver with his partner and their dogs.
Board Ambassadors
Gerry Della Mattia
Gerry served on the Foundation Board from 2001 to 2012 as Director and Secretary. Previous to his role on the Board, he spent 38 years working in post-secondary education in BC. He worked in private universities before joining Douglas College in 1970 as Director of Admissions. He was appointed Dean of Student Services in 1980 after completing studies for a PhD. He took a two-year leave of absence in 1988 to work in the Middle East. Returning to Douglas College, he was appointed Dean of Human Resources and College Development. In 1993 he joined the Advanced Education Council of BC as CEO, a position he held until his retirement. Gerry has a small consulting business, has worked for Elections Canada and Elections BC. He also continues to be involved as a volunteer in Seniors Care in Surrey. Gerry and his wife live in Surrey, have four adult children and five grand-children.
Neal Nicholson
Neal, a professional accountant, has lived in Coquitlam with his wife and children since 1976. During his career in public practice he was involved with his profession's continuing education program. He was appointed to the Douglas College Board in 1993 and served until 2000. He was elected Board Chair in 1997 and served as one of the Board's representatives to the Foundation because it helped bring him closer to students and their needs. On retirement from the College Board he became a full member of the Foundation Board. He has continued to develop his connection with education and his community through his appointments to the Board of the Institute of Indigenous Government and as treasurer of the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam. Currently, he is Treasurer of the Rivershed Society of BC, Coquitlam Heritage Society and BC Entertainment Hall of Fame. He was a councilor for the City of Coquitlam from 2007 to 2014.
Baj Puri
Baj served on the Foundation Board from 1988 to 2017 as Director, Treasurer, Vice-Chair, Chair, and most recently, as Past Chair. He has been involved in the lumber and building material industry, and in 1998, he received the Building Supply Industry Merit Award. Baj is a past president of the Hyack Association and a former Director of the Transit Police Board. He currently serves on the New Westminster Police Board, and is also passionate about his work with the Navy League of Canada and the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets. In recognition of his many decades of community service and civic leadership, Baj has received the Queen's Silver, Gold and Diamond Jubilee medals, the Order of St. John Officers, and was New Westminster's Citizen of the Year in 1996. Baj lives in New Westminster with his wife Nancy.
Honorary Board
W.R. (Bill) Emerton
Bill Hughes
Pete Legge, OBC
Peter W. Webster

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We are ready to start another challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments but first want to thank everyone who played along with our last sketch challenge. We loved all of the cards entered! Our next one is a color challenge and must admit that it was quite a challenge for me! In the end and a couple of "trash can cards" later, I CASE'd a card from the page 44 of the Annual Catalog and changed it up for a fun birthday card, using the Darling Label punch and stamp set. This is such a great kit and I'm so glad that I found a good challenge to use it. Look at what all you get (and includes a gorgeous reuseable tin!):
Box includes:
* Darling Label 6-piece photopolymer stamp set
* Clear stamp block
* Grapefruit Grove and Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spots
* Darling Label Punch
* 8″ x 8″ x 3″ (20.3 x 20.3 x 7.6 cm) tin
My Secrets to Making This Darling Label Project
- I chose the papers first: the Night of Navy patterned paper from Twinkle Twinkle DSP, the Flirty Flamingo polka dot patterned paper from the retired 2016-2018 In Color DSP and paired them with Gorgeous Grape cardstock.
- To add some color, Gorgeous Grape cardstock, punched with the 2 1/2″ circle punch, was adhered to the back of the Pearlized Doily.
- The sentiment was stamped twice – once in Gorgeous Grape and again in Flirty Flamingo – then the Happy Birthday was cropped out and layered on top of the Gorgeous Grape sentiment. Then, they were punched out with the Darling Label Punch.
- The Flirty Flamingo patterned DSP was cut to 2″ then one end was made into a banner with the Banner Triple Punch.
- Balloons were punched and layered onto the card base.
- Ice cream image was stamped and cropped with the Broadway Birthday bundle.
- The finishing touch was adding sequins and a silver candle from Candle Embellishments.
Quick List of Stampin' Up! Products
- Stamp Sets: Darling Label, Broadway Birthday
- Paper: Twinkle Twinkle DSP, 2016-2018 In Color DSP, Galvanized Metallic Paper, Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape
- Ink: Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape, Flirty Flamingo
- SU Tools: Darling Label Punch Box, Broadway Lights Framelits, Balloon Bouquet Punch, 2 1/2″ Circle Punch, Banner Triple Punch
- Finishing Touch: Pearlized Doilies, Candle Embellishments, Silver Metallic Thread, Metallic Sequin Assortment Embellishments
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08-07-1893: Dr. Samuel Mudd and Samuel Cox, Jr.
Source: J. Wilkes Booth, An Account of His Sojourn in Southern Maryland after the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, His Passage Across the Potomac, and His Death in Virginia, including handwritten personal notes by Samuel Cox, Jr., Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, Maryland.
Following is the text of the notes written by Samuel Cox, Jr. on August 7, 1893, recording a conversation between himself and Dr. Mudd in 1877, eight years after Dr. Mudd was released from prison at Fort Jefferson. The conversation took place while Cox and Dr. Mudd were campaigning together for election to separate seats in the Maryland Legislature. Cox won, but Dr. Mudd lost. Samuel Cox, Jr. was the adopted son of Samuel Cox, the farmer who arranged for Thomas A. Jones to help Booth and Herold get across the Potomac River.
In 1877, after Samuel A. Mudd's return from Dry Tortugas and when he & myself were canvassing this County as the Democratic candidates for the Legislature, he told me he knew Booth but casually, that Booth had at one time sought an introduction to him through John H. Surratt on Penn. Ave, Washington. This was some time prior to the assassination, but he had refused and that Booth had forced himself on him shortly afterward and that subsequently Booth attended church at Bryantown where he spoke to him but he was particular in not inviting him to his house, but that Booth came that evening uninvited.
He told me he was not favorably impressed with Booth, and that when Booth and Herold came to his house the night after the assassination, they told him they were just from Virginia & that Booth's horse had fallen soon after leaving the river & had broken his leg, that he had rendered him medical assistance while in utter ignorance of the assassination.
That after he had set the broken leg, he, Dr. Mudd, took letters he had but a short time gotten through the contraband mail for distribution, and that in going to Bryantown to mail them he was surprised to find the village surrounded by soldiers, and upon being stopped by a sentry he was horrified when told the president had been shot the night before, and, upon asking who had shot him the fellow had answered Booth.
He then told me his first impulse was to surrender Booth, that he had imposed upon him, twice forced himself upon him, and now the third time, had come with a lie upon his tongue and received medical assistance which would be certain to have him serious trouble. But he determined to go back and upbraid him for his treachery, which he did. And that Booth had appealed to him in the name of his mother whom he professed to love so devotedly and that he acted and spoke so tragically that he told them they must leave his house which they then did and after getting in with Oswald Swan they were piloted to Rich Hill.


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2 Corinthians 12:10 NLT
That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
The more we realise how good God is, the less we crib about the circumstances. The more we realise He is a very present help in times of trouble, the less we will be upset. We need to see God as the omnipotent and the one who is orchestraing every detail of our life and we need to depend on Him.
Paul speaks about a personal encounter he had with Jesus in 2 Corinthians 12:10. Paul says that he takes pleasure in his weaknesses. This is surprising as we normally don't talk about our weaknesses. But, Paul says His (Jesus') grace will manifest when he is weak.
We crib and talk bad about those areas that don't function right. Instead, let's take pleasure and celebrate those areas of life that are not right (every area that is weak). The more we surrender these areas to Jesus, the more His grace would flow through us.
Paul goes on to say not just weaknesses but insults, hardships, persecutions and troubles. There are several areas of life where our allegiance is to Jesus and because of that we suffer in those areas of life.
He goes on to say, when I am weak then I am strong, this is also mentioned in the book of Joel. Is God asking you to speak a lie or against a factual circumstances you are surrounded with? Absolutely not!
You're being weak maybe a fact but, the the truth is you are strong, Your fact may be physical, your truth is spiritual.
No matter how weak, poor, dumb you look right now I'm declaring let the strength of God manifest and overflow into your body and spirit.
When you have God on your side there is absolutely nothing you have to crib about!
When you have God with you then you have lost the right of complaining anymore!
This day, no matter what you're going through, confess this – when I am weak, then I am strong.
God bless you!
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Getting the Message
If cable news and at least one of my local broadcast outlets are any indication, the media are taking seriously their charge to put a spotlight on nutrition, diet and obesity.
Hardly had I gotten back from Wednesday's first meeting of the Task Force on Media and Childhood Obesity– I was covering, not presiding–when I was greeted by a local news story on the calorie counts for some of my favorite chinese foods.
Thursday, CNN had some helpful tips on online nutrition sites, followed almost immediately by a teaser for a story on a 254-pound seven-year-old whose mother insisted she fed him well but whose custody was threatened by social services.
And Neil Cavuto's comentary Thursday was about the mocking of overweight people as one of the last "acceptable" prejudices and opined that was unlikely to change.
Look for more such stories, as well as PSA's on diet and exercise, more ads for broccoli and brussels sprouts, and even plotlines in shows dealing with the subject.
I must admit to some squeamishness about modifying entertainment programming at the behest-by-proxy of government. I am reminded of the Office of Drug COntrol Policy, which allowed broadcasters to qualify for federal money by putting anti-drug messages in their shows. Good result, but not the business I want the government to be in.
Between the plot elements inserted to fit product placements–focusing on the use of branded cell phones, for instance–and the plot elements inserted to placate Washington, antismoking, pro-healty diets–it will soon be impossible to separate entertainment from advertising, which is troubling given the power of the media to shape our wants and desires.
By John Eggerton
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Mindset Matters: Staying Motivated and Keeping Your Self-Esteem in Check
There's no denying that being in the right mindset is one of the most important things when you are new to the workforce. Employers have a tendency to hire people that they believe have the motivation and positive attitude that will benefit the business by working hard and reaching targets. If you have a negative attitude, low self-esteem and little motivation, you will find yourself struggling in the workplace with the internal barriers and limitations you have set against yourself.
Here, we outline how staying motivated and keeping your self-esteem in check will help you on your career path and in life.
Set Your SMART Goals
Once you've taken the time to set (and write down) your SMART goals, it's time to turn those plans into action. But how do you get and stay motivated to achieve those goals in your new job?
Arming yourself with some good old-fashioned optimism and a positive attitude will do wonders to keep you motivated and in the right mindset.
People who are optimistic tend to have a good attitude and people with good attitudes generally:
- L – look for opportunities
- A – always look after themselves
- U – use their skills to continue developing, learning and improving
- G – go the extra mile/put in extra effort
- H – hold themselves responsible for their successes and failures
- S – Set goals giving themselves a sense of direction and purpose
The more you LAUGH, the more good habits you form.
By remaining optimistic and remembering to apply the LAUGHS attributes to all that you do, you'll keep on track with your motivation. The best thing is that the more you apply the LAUGHS attributes, the easier and more natural they become in your daily life.
Attitude is Everything
It's important to remember that employers look for an employee with the right attitude. The more you keep optimistic and LAUGH-ing in your daily activities, your positive attitude will shine through – something that your team members and employers will embrace and appreciate.
The esteem in which we hold ourselves is the single most important factor in determining our success and happiness. Simply put, you get what you think you deserve. If you know that you deserve success, that is precisely how you will think and act.
Here are some methods you can use – beginning today – to help you raise your self-esteem:
- Say to yourself each day that you, and only you, determine your self-worth. Don't ever judge yourself based on the opinions of others. Learn to welcome failure. High self-esteem comes from the belief that all obstacles are lessons rather than proof of your incompetence as a person. Remember, you are not a failure as a person simply because you failed at something: failing and learning is the key aspect to growing as a person and an employee.
- Stop the negative self-talk. No more telling yourself "I'll probably look stupid" and "I can't do it". Correct yourself mid-sentence if you catch yourself saying negative statements.
- Take small risks each day and praise yourself for doing so, regardless of the outcome. Simply remind yourself how terrific you are for taking the risk.
- Be more assertive and stop asking permission. As an adult asking permission means giving responsibility and control to someone else over you. It's difficult to hold yourself in high esteem when there is no self-esteem.
- Reduce your emphasis on material things as a measure of success. If your self-esteem is based on what you have, then you will always suffer from the disease called "more". Your esteem as a person is a matter of attitudes, not accumulations and until you really understand this, you will always lack self-esteem.
- Keep in mind each and every day, there are no ordinary moments. Every experience of your life should be enjoyed. When you learn to think in this way, you will never doubt your own worth because you will see fully that you yourself are extraordinary, this will allow you to be a valued team member and employee.


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MEROM GOLAN, Golan Heights — There is a building boom quietly underway in this little kibbutz, the first established after Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 war.
Stone utility enclosures mark sites where a few dozen homes will soon break ground. A fallow field is slated to become, next year, a new neighborhood called Banim Bonim, Hebrew for Children Build. Near the ring road Doron Bogdanovsky, the kibbutz secretary-general, has plans approved for 100 more families to settle over the next decade.
"If a living organism does not have new blood all the time, he is going to die," Mr. Bogdanovsky, 65, said as he showed off the kibbutz, which has a waiting list because it cannot build quickly enough.
That growth is tiny compared with the aggressive development goal — 100,000 new residents across the Golan in five years — being promoted by Naftali Bennett, a senior Israeli minister and one of many Israeli leaders and thinkers seizing on the chaos in Syria to solidify Israel's hold on the Golan.
With Syria "disintegrating" after years of civil war, they argue, it is hard to imagine a stable state to which the territory could be returned. Further, they say that international — or, at least, American — recognition of Israel's 1981 annexation of the Golan would be an appropriate salve to Israeli security concerns in the wake of the nuclear deal with Iran. Some proponents of this push, who unlike Mr. Bennett support a two-state solution with the Palestinians, also see this international recognition as an important way to distinguish the status of Golan from the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
"We're in a whole new strategic situation, and a new strategic situation requires new strategic responses," said Mr. Bennett, who promised to introduce a plan this fall involving "several hundreds of millions of shekels" to create jobs, housing, schools and transportation in the sprawling, green Golan Heights.
"I think we have an opportunity here, a rare opportunity, and I think it's vital," he added. "Given the storm we're in that can go on for the next five or 50 years, nobody knows, we need some constants, and one big constant is for the big mountain of the Golan to be Israeli."
The 400-plus square miles of the Israeli-controlled Golan on the northeast border with Syria is both strategic plateau and lush agricultural terrain yielding prize apples, cherries and beef. It is also a vast playground that drew 3 million tourist visits last year.
The United Nations Security Council condemned Israel's annexation of Golan, and most of the world officially considers the territory occupied and the settlements there illegal, just like the West Bank. But it is rarely the focus of international activism or diplomacy; the construction in Merom Golan drew no public criticism, unlike the uproar that erupts with every new housing block announced in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Even the 22,000 Druse residents who have for decades dreamed that the land would be returned to Syria have begun to acknowledge a new reality.
"These hopes are less and less and maybe became quite to zero," said Qasem Sabbagh, a restaurant owner in the Druse capital, Majdal Shams. A longtime activist, Mr. Sabbagh said he had been "less active in the past years, because there is no politics here, there is a war only."
Salman Fakhreddin, spokesman for Al-Marsad, a human-rights group in Golan, complained that Israelis confiscate Druse lands, and do not share water and other resources equitably. But he said the Druse benefit economically from Israeli tourism and farming, and they understand that Israel is the only realistic authority that can defend the area from extremists like the Islamic State on the other side of the armistice line.
"It is a tragicomic fact: our security, and our flowerization, came from the occupation," Mr. Fakhreddin said. "Maybe you will find that your enemy becomes your friend in the future."
Merom Golan was established within a month of the 1967 war, with settlers like Mr. Bogdanovsky who moved there as an act of Zionism. By 1972 there were 600 Jews in the Golan, according to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics; their numbers rose to 6,800 in 1983, 13,000 in 1995, and 20,500 last year.
Mr. Bogdanovsky was among several dozen who staged a 20-day hunger strike in 1994 to protest Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's consideration of a peace deal with Syria that would have returned the territory. Israel was flooded with banners and bumper stickers declaring "Ha'am Im HaGolan," or "the people are with the Golan," a slogan that also implies it is an integral part of the country.
Today, the slogan goes without saying for the vast majority of Jewish Israelis, including many on the political left who refuse to visit West Bank settlements but do not hesitate to drink wine produced in the Golan or hike among its waterfalls.
The push for normalization of Israel's control goes beyond conservative nationalists like Mr. Bennett. Amos Yadlin, the left's candidate for defense minister in elections this spring, included recognition of Israeli authority over Golan in a recent paper listing potential American steps to soothe Israel in the aftermath of the Iran deal. Michael B. Oren, Israel's former ambassador to Washington and a center-right member of Parliament, is one of many who see this not only in geopolitical terms but economic too, as a way to ease the housing crisis in crowded, expensive areas around Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
"The Golan Heights has been part of Israel for twice as long as it was part of Syria," Mr. Oren noted in a recent interview. "We need places to build, and the world doesn't want us to build in the West Bank. I don't think anyone in the world can come at us and say we're building on land that's going to be part of a peace deal if we build on the Golan Heights."
Still, the Obama administration may be loath to poke this beehive with an official declaration of what is widely acknowledged as a reality on the ground. So far, American and Israeli officials have said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not pressed the case.
Mr. Netanyahu's aides did not respond to inquiries about the issue. Dore Gold, director of Israel's Foreign Ministry, refused to "get into where we go from here in terms of diplomacy." But Mr. Gold echoed many of the arguments Golan settlement advocates — led by Mr. Netanyahu's former cabinet secretary, Zvika Hauser — have been making.
"If Israel had taken the advice of all those in the 1990s who recommended that it withdraw from the Golan Heights," Mr. Gold said, "we would now be facing the prospect of the Islamic State or the Iranians on the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee."
Here in Merom Golan, about a mile from the high-tech fence separating Israeli-controlled territory from the war raging in Syria, Mr. Bogdanovsky and his neighbors have grown inured to the sounds of shelling and bombs. He and other Golan leaders say that the scope of Mr. Bennett's 100,000-person plan — quintuple the current Jewish population — is unrealistic, but that they will try to bring 10,000 new residents to the north in five years.
Once a fringe movement, Golan settlement has gone mainstream. Families flock there for the pastoral calm and affordable prices, worrying about how long it might take to get to a hospital but not about any political implications with Syria.
"These 20 years proved that there is nobody to do business with there," Mr. Bogdanovsky said. "I am convinced that we don't have to apologize all the time for the fact that we are sitting on the Golan Heights. After 50 years, this is not an occupied area, this is an Israeli area."


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Smart 'Willerby Vogue' 12 ft x 39 ft mobile home. Living room with picture window to front, fitted kitchen in ivory with range cooker having dining area off, master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and storage, second bedroom and bathroom. PVC double-glazing and gas central heating throughout. Outside a really good-sized utility shed as well as the decked balcony seating area, low maintenance garden and off road parking.
Living roomPVC double glazed windows to front and side. Feature fireplace with electric fire inset. 2 radiators. Laminate floor. TV point. Wall light points.Kitchen dinerIvory kitchen fitted with range of matching wall and base units and display shelves. Rolled edge work surfaces with 1.5 bowl sink unit and single drainer inset. Integrated appliances include slim line dishwasher, fridge, freezer, gas range cooker (you will love this instantly) and cooker hood.HallwayCupboard housing wall mounted gas central heating boiler. Radiator.Bedroom 1PVC double glazed windows to rear. Built in wardrobes with extensive hanging and storage space. Dressing table. TV point. Laminate floor.Bedroom 2PVC Double-glazed window to side. Built in wardrobe and dressing table. Radiator.Shower roomPVC Double-glazed window to side. Shower, wash hand basin and WC. Radiator. Extractor.OutsideThe unit enjoys a plot that backs onto the field and park behind. There is a raised decked seating area with lights, paved patio seating area, low maintenance garden with storage shed, and a great sized utility shed with power and light connected as well as having plumbing for washing machine. Ideal for freezer, tumble dryer etc. There is a gravelled off road parking area.DirectionsTo find South Somerset Holiday Park at Turnpike take the A30 west out of Chard towards Honiton and Exeter. Just after the turning left to Ferne Animal Sanctuary there is a left turn into the park. Park in the car park. Number 35 is on the right hand side of the park.NoticePlease note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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Health Care: Video Update: Flashback – Dems on Medicare Cuts: TOTUS prepares to throw trial lawyers unda da bus…
Most important update – contact your Congress Critters!
Update: And I have another common sense question here, when parents divorce often a QMCSO Qualified Medical Child Support Order is issued by the court ordering parents to cover the children to age 18, you know like normal people do in America, the age of attainment being 18. Well if TOTUS MANDATES covering these 'children' to age 26, I for one would expect that the court would have to come back for that and readdress the issue.
Who is paying for this 'child's" coverage after age 18 when the parents are divorced?
So now we have to deal with our EXes for another 8 years after the kids are legally emancipated? Good luck getting deadbeat parents who dont pay child support to age 18 now to insure their children for 8 years BEYOND the attainment of adulthood….
more work for those backed up child support courts in the making…so cheeto eating Obots can coast til they are 26?! ugh
Frakkin ridiculous is what it is, no doubt TOTUS was in law school until age 26 and that is how he came up with this number, TOTALLY UNFEASIBLE IN PRACTICE..much like socialism..hmmmm….
Video from VerumSerum by way of Ed at HA:
Follow us at: twitter.com/verumserum. While President Bush was in office, the Democrats spoke out vehemently against any proposed cuts in Medicare & Medicaid. Now that President Obama has proposed $622B in Medicare/Medicaid cuts to help pay for his healthcare plan, where are the Democrats now?
This is a rant zone….
OMG!! Hillyarious!!!!!
To sell Obamacare, TOTUS is going to tell the AMA that he will pass or enact some sort of 'best practices' protections for them…not a cap on medical malpractice verdicts which would be the only real way to reduce those unneccessary expenses they are so concerned about….
…There have been indications Obama has been quietly making a case for reducing malpractice lawsuits to help control costs, long a goal of the AMA and Republicans.Obama has not endorsed capping jury awards Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., said Monday that controlling the cost of malpractice insurance would have to be a part of the Obama administration's overhaul of the health care system.
Daschle… said much of the unnecessary annual health care cost can be attributed to doctors ordering extra tests and taking extra precautions to make sure "they aren't sued."…
Politico covers what TOTUS is expected to say to the AMA here
…AMA President Nancy Nielsen said Sunday that the group is looking for a fix to the Medicare payment system that has cut doctor fees, and medical liability reform that puts caps on noneconomic damages.
The Obama administration outlined an additional $313 billion in new proposed savings Friday to pay for the president's health care plan
. The savings would come from cutting or reducing the growth of payments to hospitals, medical equipment manufacturers and laboratories – though the major cuts don't target doctors, White House budget director Peter Orszag said Friday….
Whenever Peter Orzsag is going on and on and on about how some states like Wisconsin use less medical care and how they plan to get the rest of the states to act like WI, I laugh and wonder how many doctors are in WI, how many specialists, what is their civil litigation system like there, how strong are their personal injury med mal attorneys lobbying groups there, what is the demographic of those living there….THOSE are the differences no doubt..
AZ and FL likely have many more hospital admissions cuz AZ and FL have many retirees who …you know…. get ill… b/c they are …you know…. older….Orzsag wants to stop what he calls 'unnecessary readmissions to hospitals in the last 6 months of life' which he claims do not show a better result than states like WI where apparently people arent so pesky about calling 911 when the elderly stop breathing or something…
Uhmm no thanks I will pass on having a pencil necked geek decide if I need to be readmitted. Hospitals are already wigging out over Team TOTUS proposed cuts…
..For instance, Obama wants to cut federal payments to hospitals by about $200 billion and cut $313 billion from Medicare and Medicaid over 10 years. He also is proposing a $635 billion "down payment" in tax increases and spending cuts in the health care system…
How will TOTUS stop lawsuits against hospitals and physicians who refuse to readmit a patient who THEN DIES? they cannot, they cannot legislate away the right to sue apparently and they are unwilling to cap verdicts cuz lawyers lobby too hard and donate too much…
thus the tests will continue, and I for one am perfectly fine with that..
Many Gen Yers who like the proposal may not remember the absolute nightmare that was HMOs before states started passing coverage mandates..
Anyone else here have to pay for their pesky anesthesia during labor? I did in 89. Yep, 42 HOURS OF LABOR and the HMO said the anesthesia was not medically necessary, thus I paid for it. I was also almost kicked out of the hospital in 24 hours after having my baby because the HMOs used to do that to CONTAIN COSTS..sound familiar? yeah it is the Orszag Plan.
States and even the feds then MANDATED a length of hospital stay for women after giving birth to put an end to that. That is where we are headed. Every time the Medical Panel of SOOPERGENIUSES decides to limit something, some lobbyists will find the patient group or vice versa and Congress Critters will act..
This will ADD to administrative expenses as all states become as overly regulated as California and more manual claims processing becomes necessary to keep up with all the rule changes….
I worked for a PI Med Mal Wrongful Death firm in NYC for a time. One patient who was in her 20s was obese. She had a persistent cough. Her PCP, mindful of his HMO handlers, did NOT send her to an outpatient facility for a portable chest xray and she did not fit in the xray machine in the HMO radiologists office. So he said she had bronchitis and gave her an RX. Long story short. She had cancer, it went undiagnosed for too long and she was terminal. God Bless her.They should have referred her for the damned xray.
I do not believe this is the way to go with our health care system. Letting the elderly go untreated to save money is the plan. Sheboresus slid around it like an eel this weekend, it is rationing and Americans won't stand for it. If they get it through, we will simply see massive scandal later when people die after being denied testing and treatment..
…Kathleen Sebelius ducked on Sunday when John King ask her about the prospect of comparative effectiveness research as a slippery slope toward medical rationing.
"There is fabulous health care being delivered at lower costs all across America," she replied in an appearance on "State of the Union." "Comparative effectiveness research says, 'does paying twice as much in McAllen,Texas, as in some other part of the country deliver better care?' And the answer is 'no.'"
She added, "If three tests don't produce a better result than one test produces, I'd rather have the one test, thank you very much."
TOTUS CANNOT promise best practices protection! He cannot get it through Congress which is HEAVILY lobbied by the Bar association and the entity previously known as the Trial Lawyers Association. Just go ask Johnny Edwards about a doctor NOT DOING a test..he will dance all the way to his 140,000 sf house…
This TOTUS plan would have the additional liability of limiting economies of scale in many diagnostic tests. If the test isnt done more and more the price wont drop and the technology wont get better..this will kill promising new gene therapy also, if Team TOTUS wont pay for granny to get a new hip they certainly will not pay for all the experimentation and promising gene therapy coming from the very SCIENCE he claims to cherish….what was the point of the stem cell testing if the pesky elderly cannot have the gene therapy for Alzheimers?
What government panel will find it cost effective to cure someone who has Alzheimers? How much work or tax dollars can they get from that elderly person?
Update: Scroll Down for update: Megyn Kelly Shouts Down Bernie Sanders On Dem-Only Nationalized Healthcare Plan…0 GOP invited to summit
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"Megyn Kelly and Bill Hemmer reported on the Democrat-only meeting with President Obama on the nationalized healthcare plan they are planning on ramming through Congress."
Bernie is VERY CONCERNED that he be ABSOLUTELY CLEAR that there is NO PLAN.
this is part of Daschles book on how to ram through health care with no debate or dissent, dont reveal the plan until the vote, HA! frakkers..
I want my pap smear, NEVER thought I would have to demand a pap smear, sheesh am I right ladies, least favorite thing about being a woman? pap smears and mammograms
but ya know UK wont pay for them the way we do as part of routine care, cost control….
Hey nitwits on the Hill! You cant work we GEN Xers until we are 85 unless you give us our damned hip replacements- Bernie I am talking to you!
Update: In the clip, Bernie makes a lot out of the high administrative cost of benefits in CA, staying it is a rip off. Maybe he should consult with an insurer before he makes these invalid assumptions. no doubt they were briefed by the SEIU at the 'summit' lol.
As someone who spent 20 years in various aspects of medical insurance, the bulk of it in claims processing, let me attest to the fact that the reason it is much more expensive to adjudicate medical claims for CA insureds is the incredible number of state mandates on benefits in CA.
For example, I have worked in situations where we had to set the software up to kick out virtually every CA claim for manual adjudication, because the software cannot handle the multiple state mandates, eligibility and timely processing edits on auto adjudication.
It is a well known pearl of wisdom among health insurance workers who are in the know, to live in CA if you plan to have a baby since their maternity leave is the best, the same thing is true of their state mandates for health care and benefits. A person has to manually look at most of their claims, well woman exams are different there, pregnancy is different there, pre existing is different there, anything they could think of to legislate they did and continue to do
No doubt that is one reason why CA is broke…do they not realize the same economic motivations that would impel a business or a person to move in to or out of a state, ie tax rates, regulation, ALSO impel people to move to a state for better Nanny benefits? again no doubt why CA has such a large drain on its social services..it is basic economic theory and human behavior…
To quote Field of Dreams, If you cover them, they will come…


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Enjoy building and operating this massive 2-in-1 Lego Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator, the largest LEGO® Technic set to date!
The Lego Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator contains 3927 parts and includes a similar white version of the Lego Technic 42035 mining truck. The Lego Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator is really impressive in comparison to other Lego Technic sets, the mini cabin and mining truck give a "human scale" to imagine how an excavator like this can be massive in real life.
This awesome, meticulously detailed reproduction of a real-life mining excavator comes with a cool dark-blue and yellow color scheme and an array of authentic features and functions, including hand-railed walkways, huge tracks and a detailed cab. Switch on the included Power Functions motor and you can activate the conveyor belts, rotate the massive superstructure and maneuver the colossal machine into position. Then activate the boom to lower the gigantic, digging bucket wheel and convey the mined material to the waiting mine truck. When you feel like another building challenge, rebuild it into a Mobile Aggregate Processing Plant.
- This set includes over 3,900 pieces, making it the largest LEGO® Technic set to date.
- 2-in-1 model: rebuilds into a Mobile Aggregate Processing Plant.
- This set offers an age-appropriate building experience for ages 11-16.
- Bucket Wheel Excavator measures over 16" (41cm) high, 28" (72cm) long and 11" (29cm) wide.
- Mobile Aggregate Processing Plant with boom retracted measures over 8" (21cm) high, 34" (88cm) long and 8" (21cm) wide, and over 12" (33cm) high with boom extended.
- Mine Truck measures over 3" (10cm) high, 7" (19cm) long and 3" (10cm) wide.


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Phil Harrison
Integrative Psychotherapist
Type of client
- Individuals
Methods of practice
- Face to Face - Short Term
- Face to Face - Long Term
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22
Wheelchair access
I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor registered with the UKCP.
I provide counselling and psychotherapy for people who are referred by their GPs, through the NHS, and who come to see me privately.
I offer a safe, confidential and supportive practice based in a local GP Surgery.
I work using an integrative model drawing on a range of approaches and tailoring those to meet the needs of my clients.
For much more information about me and the way I work, please click on my website link below.
I am happy to chat, email or text to provide more information or discuss any concerns.
Contact details and links are shown both on this page and on my website
UKCP colleges
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DWRC Advisory Board
Jane Willard has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1976. After receiving her M.A. from Azusa Pacific University, she began her practice of 25 years at Shepherd's House, a Christian counseling center in Van Nuys, CA. There she specialized in treating adult survivors of childhood trauma, utilizing imagery prayer and inner healing. She presented papers on this topic at conferences of Christian therapists. In 2010 Jane completed a three-year program in spiritual direction and led 3 groups through the 30 weeks of Ignatian Exercises. She continues to offer spiritual direction and prayer counseling from her office in Chatsworth.
Jane and Dallas have an adult son, a daughter and son-in-law, and one very precious granddaughter.
James Catford is a global consultant on leadership, personal development, and resource mobilization. He specializes in spiritual formation, faith in the public square and signature gift fundraising.
Currently he serves as Chair of the UK publisher SPCK and the Apprentice Institute at Friends University, where he helped establish the Dallas Willard Chair in Christian Spiritual Formation. He is a consultant to American Bible Society on signature gifts from globally minded Christians and he coaches and mentors leaders around the world.
Previously James was the Chief Executive of the British Bible Society where he emphasized public conversation around faith and the Bible through government, the arts, media, and education, His early career was in commercial book publishing and served as publishing director at HodderHeadline (now Hachette) and HarperCollins in London. He was educated at the University of Wales Aberystwyth and the University of Bristol.
James is a Board and Ministry Team member of Renovare, founded by Richard Foster, and he previously served for ten years as vice-Chair of the Amity Printing Company in China, the largest provider of Bibles in the world.
A frequent visitor to the states, James lives in London with his wife Sue, a career journalist and broadcaster who now specializes in media and theater.
Mark Nelson grew up near Chicago, graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in philosophy, and earned a master's degree and doctorate in philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. Before coming to Westmont in 2006, he taught at the University of Leeds in England. He studies ethics, epistemology and the philosophy of religion. His many publications include: "What the Utilitarian Cannot Think," "Ethical Theory and Moral Practice," "Non-contradiction: Oh Yeah and So What," "Think," and "Y and Z are not off the Hook: the Survival Lottery made Fairer."
Mariah Velasquez is the Associate Director for the Martin Institute. She especially enjoys cultivating spaces for students, faculty and staff to encounter the Trinity.
Mariah graduated from Westmont College with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies. She will complete a professional certificate in interpretation and translation (Spanish/English) from University of California San Diego in June 2019 and a certificate in spiritual formation through the Renovaré Institute in fall 2019. She is married to Eduardo and they have a son, Leandro.
Diane Ziliotto has been at Westmont College for over twenty years and has served in several different roles in the library during that time. Currently, she is the Special Collections librarian as well as the College Archivist. She also provides instruction to students during the academic year and is the Liaison Librarian to Sociology and Anthropology, Modern Languages, English, and Theatre Arts. Her interests (if she could ever find enough free time) include local history, genealogy, cooking and cookbooks, local birds, ceramics, and quilling.


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Elementary Schools:
Start at 8:00 a.m.
End at 3:30 p.m.
AM session | 8:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. (breakfast & lunch included)
PM session | 12:20 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (lunch & snack included)
Intermediate Schools:
Start at 8:30 a.m.
End at 4:00 p.m.
Includes one advisory period and eight 45-minute instructional periods.
Middle Schools:
Start at 8:45 a.m.
End at 4:15 p.m.
Includes eight 45-minute instructional periods.
High Schools
2019-20 Bell Schedule | 2019-20 Daily A/B Calendar
Lake Ridge HS, Legacy HS, Mansfield HS, Summit HS, Timberview HS
Start at 7:25 a.m.
End at 2:55 p.m.
Ben Barber Innovation Academy/Frontier HS
Start at 7:00 a.m.
End at 2:30 p.m.
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This last trip helped me recover from winter and cleaned up my mind.
It feels so good to take care of yourself that we should all do it more often. After packing a very basic bag, I ended up realising that I put many important things inside, but there are some that I wouldn't go anywhere without. These are my Top Five items for travelling. The following list includes all of my favourite items. Let's see if you agree with me.
1. My Tweezers.
I am actually getting extra hair in weird places. Places that I've never had before or even had to think about. Of course, we all know it's the lack of oestrogen that fails in counteracting testosterone levels, hence, more hair. But we don't want to see them there, so, yes, tweezers. The joys of menopause!
2. My Rose Gold Bullet.
Ladies we all know relaxing is important as well as pleasure. So, I need to have my bullet with me always for an extra dose of relaxation (and pleasure). It is compact, discreet and easy to carry around. Nothing better than to feel and be independent with these matters. And as I always speak up about masturbation, orgasms help the blood flow to the vagina keeping things nice and plump, orgasms also increase pelvic floor strength and relieves stress.
3. M Blend CDB Oil & MegsMenopause' Products.
I spent years looking for good products with ingredients I like and trust, without nasty chemicals. Now I am producing something in line with my needs, natural, vegan and environmental friendly I wouldn't go anywhere without them. With the risk of not being able to find anything similar at my destination. My CBD Oil helps with my anxiety so I couldn't travel without it.
4. Jason Organic Tanning Lotion.
This one is my favourite. Sun screen protection is so important in general and even more during & post menopause. Skin becomes very sensitive and also, it is more likely to get dark spots and non homogenous skin tone. In addition, sunbathing without protection makes our skin age much faster so another good reason to always have sun protection when enjoying the sun. Moreover, my face moisturiser always has sun screen protection (SPF) even in London on cloudy and rainy days. It is very important to protect our skin, and it helps prevent ageing.
5. Organic Coconut Oil for Hair & Skin.
When I do this kind of holiday by the sea I avoid washing my hair, to give it a rest. What I do is apply coconut oil to hydrate it and I usually massage it in well after every application. Coconut oil is very good and its benefits are endless. I usually use coconut oil for my skin as well, as it is natural, and it works very well as moisturiser for me. It is great for nourishing your skin after sun exposure and good for sunburn as it soothes the skin so I can use it after a shower. The only down side is your bed linen. Expect "moist" sheets in the morning.
Well these items are my Top Five for a holiday by the sea. I just want to add a sixth item, which would substitute the sun tan if I'm not going to be by the sea. I would pick instead of a suntan lotion a good book or my crystals. As you know, I love reading and I'm adventurous with my book choices. I like to read everything in fact, I usually pick up my books from Oxfam and then return them after reading. This way, I am always open to trying new authors and subjects. I am also always reading about meditation and self-care. These two topics are a fundamental part of my menopause journey and I think they've helped me a lot through it. For my Crystals, I always have them always with me. My absolute must is a Shungite as it protects me from EMF, especially G5, and it brings a better nights sleep as our menopausal hormones prevents us from sleeping well. This is the reason why it is always with me when travelling.
Well that's all on my essentials for travelling. In the next article, I will talk about my travelling experience and share my thoughts with you.
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SYDNEY — Australia's central bank cut its cash rate a quarter point to a record low of 0.75% on Tuesday, a largely expected decision as policymakers try to spur economic growth and drive unemployment lower.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made the announcement following its monthly policy meeting. A Reuters poll of 35 analysts had found 25 expected a quarter-point easing this week, following a cut to 1% in July. (Reporting by Swati Pandey; Editing by Kim Coghill)


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Amongst the secondary elements of luxury bedding sets the really basic thing which we all search for is the quality of the products. You are paying the complete price for the set and as a result you have every right to check on the quality of the products. The next thinking about aspect is the design and the print of the sets. But below likewise you need to check that the pattern and the colors blend well with the style of your bed room.
Beware of cheap oak dressersRemember that oak dressers are typically pricey. If you find a piece that is rather cheap, beware as there are many makers who utilize less costly quality wood to produce the dresser and afterwards coat it with oak veneer. With the aid of these veneers, this less costly dresser looks quite like an oak dresser. Also pick oak dressers that are well constructed. They have to be secured without any spaces, its planes should be level and in addition to all this, the dresser must be without any indentations. By keeping all these points in mind, you will certainly be able to make a sensible decision in your oak dresser investment that will certainly last you a life time.
This is the location where you would invest on a calm Sunday morning in the summer, enjoying golf or maybe some film on the TELEVISION. This is the location where you simply slump after a long day at work. A peaceful tranquil setting providing you an instant mood lift, this is likewise the location that invites your guests. However think of the entire setting being spoiled by an eyesore of a couch. Thus, the something that is a simple and perfect option to it all is that perfect comfy and new couch you saw recently in the shop window. A couch is broad category for any product of futons and daybeds which can seat 2 or more individuals. They are primarily used in the drawing or living-room, the family room or the lounge. They are covered with many types of fabrics and they even are available in leather. They are available in an assortment of shades. They are covered with many types of fabrics, including cotton and Chenille. This is why finding that perfect shade for your room is so simple and simple nowadays. The sofa or the sofa and the loveseat are the 2 most usual types of the couch used today. The biggest distinction between the 2 being their sizes, the love seat is a 2-seat couch, whereas the sofa is a 2 or 3 seat couch.
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A few futon bunk beds are able to extremely easily convert into two specific beds. The lower futon frame of a futon bunk bed folds down quickly to transform into a comfortable full-sized bed. Never ever link or suspend any product that's not established for use with twinover futon bunk beds.
Recliners, like cars, have developed from manual to automatic. Prior to, you had to draw a lever or press a button then lean back and the recliner will lock in 2 or 3 locations of option. Modern Berkline recliners and loveseats are now automatic and do all the work with the use of an electric motor. The PowerRecline feature of the Berkline Chandler reclining sofa, for instance, allows the user to recline easily and can be stopped at any position, while the TouchMotion choice provides the ease of reclining at a boundless number of positions by a single touch. There are other relaxing movements that come with various Berkline recliners. Such as the Rock-a-Lounger design feature which allows you to rock or recline or the Swivel-Glider that provides a gentle back-and-forth movement. There's also a swivel that allows the user to adjust the chair in a 360 degree way.
Lots of beds come without canopy frameworks but they can be embellished with distinct and stunning headboard clothing. Whether you are looking for modern-day or standard models, this canopy bed is one of the best ways to add a dash of style to your bedroom. They are utilized in the construction of modern-day canopy beds, that normally have foot and headboard feature with sharp and geometric designs.
There is a simple and economical means of adding course to any bedroom; just include a canopy bed! Canopy beds may appear tough to make or costly to purchase, but if you understand how to do some improvisation and look for the best deals, you can have your extremely own in no time at all. Just install curtain rods on each end of the bed, hang soft textiles, and you currently have a canopy effect.
Guide in purchasing bedroom sets As discussed formerly, there are a great deal of bedroom futons and daybeds sets that you can select from. Elegant residents will never ever fret about finding the right design that they want for their houses. There are dark pieces, metallic pieces, as well as wooden sets of furniture. You can develop the bedroom of your dreams. If you wish to have a Japanese-inspired room, get bedroom sets that are made of wood. On the various other hand, for those who wish to make their bedroom look modern with twist, get furniture in metallic pieces and mix-and-match with various other bedroom pieces. Prior to purchasing bedroom sets, try to find motivation from house decorating magazines. This will give you an idea on what sort of design you would want your bedroom to have. As soon as you have chosen the theme or concept of your room, visit the furniture shop nearest to you and buy side tables, bed frame, cabinets, and etc. that you would wish to have in your brand-new room.
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. Recliner lift chairs can be found in several varieties. A chair having dual positions has actually a raised position and a slightly reclined "TELEVISION" position for reading, unwinding or viewing tv. The user's back and thighs stay at an angle of about 90 degrees to each other in the reclined position. Such chairs can not be slanted enough for the purpose of sleeping. A chair having another position, i.e. 3, has an extra full recline position of approximately 135 degrees, which would permit many people to sleep conveniently. A countless position recliner lift chair can go totally flat, with the back and feet areas being able to move separately. It might even permit the so called Trendelenburg posture, where the feet stay at a height above the heart's height.
Bedding in the real sense is an extremely vital component in your bedroom and stands out as a center of destination when someone walks into your space. When given the idea of buying bedding, it is truly worth the acquisition as this is not what others would adore in your bedroom, however it will be a had collection that you would too cherish for years to come.
In addition to that, there were proofs showing that a great deal of of these type of conditions might be attributed to inadequate backside support and this gives you more reasons why you need to get yourself a premium reclining chair. Make certain to keep in mind this on top of everything as well as remember of the cost of the reclining chair which you might prefer to get. You might minimize the assortment of items that interest you so that you can prevent indecision of exactly what type to choose.
What Everyone Ought To Understand About Futons And Daybeds
Wooden bed frames are far much better for sleeping, in accordance to feng shui. The metal in metal mattress frames increases power, which is not great for relaxing into rest. H2o beds are undesirable for the contrary purpose– they slow vitality down so a lot that it stagnates. Including a headboard must make you experience far more grounded. You want it to be sound wood. Steer clear of storage headboards, even if there's no clutter in them. The area near your head have to be unique although you rest. Be cautious of something hanging about your head as you rest … most feng shui authorities recommend towards getting huge objects hanging in extra of a bed, and are particularly worried about something sharp. The idea is that getting a significant, sharp object around your head will make you frightened it will fall on your head although you sleep. Even if it is just a whisp of an issue, even a subconcious issue, that's sufficient to disrupt the top-notch of your rest.
If you want the long master dresser, you can purchase this with or without the mirror. You have 8 spacious drawers to use, and the great enables you even more space for decor, or for extra area. You will have to have enough space to place it in, but they will make the space feel advanced. If you have to have a smaller sized dresser, then the high chest can provide you a fantastic alternative. These are 6 drawer vertical dressers with the very same quality construction and looks of the other pieces. Some might decide to have both dressers, and since they are part of a set, you understand that the colors and materials will be a best match. Dressers can offer you a method to hold garments and keep your bed room cool, but they can also offer beauty to your bed room. Dressers are very versatile given that they can accent the space or offer extra area for designs.
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I such as that no matter what spills on it, the sofa wipes clean with no staining. This consists of food, wine, dirt, and soda. It is so easy to clean that my grandchildren are able to tidy up after themselves! I think this is in part since the piece is sumptuously overstuffed. Even after months of day-to-day use, the sectional appearances as new as it did the day that I purchased it. The thick armrests are durable and strong, and reveal no indicators of bowing even after comprehensive wear.
Various models of cheap futon bunk bed are offered in the market. Relying on your requirement and the floor location of your space, you might either go with the twin over futon bunk bed or the complete over futon bunk bed. You need to go with the wooden models of this kind of bunk bed provided their general performance. Value sensible these end up being cheap. Futon bunk bed color options in are also quite numerous, specifically dark walnut, medium oak, as well as white. Another issue that could be striking you is whether you will be able to find models with a strong structure among the cheap futon bunk bed models. Well then, all your anxiety will cease for you will find these beds in a variety of patterns from the very basic ones to some very exclusive designs. Now that you know the advantages of this bunk bed, go ahead and get one for yourself without wasting any more time.
As pointed out, the convenience aspect that exists with the futon is miles above whatever it was in the past. If you owned a futon in the 1980s, then you likely had a great looking sofa-coach futon that lasted for a short duration before developing into a flattened pancake. The in-fill materials were not as high of quality as they are today. In addition to that, the method that the bed mattress were assembled had less oversight and policy than the industry has today. Commonly, those old futon bed mattress were sprayed with fire retardants and other chemicals that produced poisonous off-gassing that led some to experience respiratory and other health challenges.
If it's stylish you are trying to find, Velvet, concentrating on French style reproduction beds, is a great place to discover a distinct bed to fit your dcor. Varying from black French style beds, to antique white rococo beds, Velvet stock a variety of king size beds at inexpensive rates. Take a look at the white ratten beds with carved detail on the side columns and side rails. Velvet also equip a range of furniture that will look great with your bed of choice. Right here are a couple of more tips on picking a new bed. Purchase the greatest bed you can manage (as long as it comfortably fits in your space) particularly if there are two of you sharing it, the bigger the bed, the much better evening's rest you will have. Purchase the right kind of mattress for your bed type – some mattresses are created to work most effectively with specific kinds of base. Constantly ask for help when buying a new bed and if you can test it.
Multi Pillow Back sofas, likewise called Scatter Back sofas, have more back pillows than seat pillows. These sofas are softer and much deeper than other sofas. People of varying heights can be accomodated quickly by arranging the back pillows. The pillows are tossed randomly throughout the back for a more casual look. For mainly decorative furnishings, you can focus on the base and arm designs. Ground actions cover surrounded, covered limb, overall location and rounded legs. After picking the design of the corner sofa, a fabric has to be selected. At this point, you should thoroughly think about the meant use of the sofa since it is commonly simply as pricey to reupholster as it is to buy new.
The clever way to buy great house design furnishings is by looking out for those which are cost-effective. Furniture uses up great deal of floor space and if they you have space constraints then you will absolutely need methods in which you can make use of the furnishings to the fullest. Night tables with drawers are terrific to add to the design as they can be found in many attractive designs and can be utilized as storage furnishings too.
Leather couch is widely made use of as it adds sophistication, looks visually enjoyable and is made to last. There are sufficient numbers of leather couches to pick from that are functional and updated in design and structure. You can purchase Malhoun sofa by Ligne Roset for your illustration room. It is a leather seater completed in large range of colors that offers striking lightness and bountiful space. Material made couches are most functional furniture. Whether you are relaxing or captivating your guests, this furniture is best for relaxing around, crashing out and taking a seat with utmost relaxation. Facett sofa by Ligne Roset is the exclusive sample of hot material sofa which includes simpleness and ultra-sophisticated design and shape. It is two sofas with an armchair and two footrests.
An additional problem shat some customers have is of air pumps that are faulty on their Select Comfort beds. There have been some problems on the Consumer Affairs website about this and that replacement pumps that were sent to them didn't work either. Select Comfort provides a twenty year service warranty on their beds.
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One need to take extreme care when choosing an artistic dresser as it need to enhance the general room design. Shopping online for dresser has actually made it hassle-free for all to buy quickly and conserving time and money. Inexpensive dresser can also be discovered in wide range however you need to not be enticed away by the cost and must check toughness of the dresser. You can for that reason look various types of dresser from various web sites or business and accordingly pick the very best from different tools. With the accessibility of the low-cost dresser you can now have remarkable dressers at your house with the minimum cost. Nevertheless it is constantly a good idea to check out the internet site of various business prior to placing and last order.
Dressers and chests are large pieces of futons and daybeds that are utilized to keep clothing and other belongings. They can be discovered in lots of various types of wood consisting of oak, ache or cherry wood. Dressers and chests can be discovered in a range of wood finishes and the curve and handles add to a dresser or chest's conventional or modern design. Dressers and chests can be discovered in rooms, however are unconventionally utilized in living room and bathrooms for added storage. Many individuals renovating houses are beginning to utilize dressers as vanities, or are cutting a hole in the top to put a sink. The typical place for a dresser or chest is the bed room area for storing clothing. Many individuals also utilize the top of a dresser or chest for individual or design items.
Elegant Convertible Settee by WisteriaPriced at $1799, it is one of the highest selling sofa sleepers in the market. Individuals who have a flair for French artifacts should certainly try out this multipurpose furniture, as it can be adjusted in three different ways to match the customers needs. It can be used as a day bed, sofa and chaise as well as in all three positions, the comfort aspect is not jeopardized. Due to the fashionable look and affordable rate, it is preferred among individuals with a budget. This sofa bed is an ideal choice for a sleeper, and it can be used as an Ottoman by day and can be transformed to a complete size bed in the night. An exceptional piece of furniture for homes with less area.


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You can feel it in the woods, in the school and in the playground; you can feel it in the houses and at the fairground. You can feel it in most places in the small town of Anderbury . . . the fear that something or someone is watching you.
It began back in 1986, at the fair, on the day of the accident. That was when twelve-year-old Eddie met Mr Halloran – the Chalk Man.
He gave Eddie the idea for the drawings: a way to leave secret messages for his friends and it was fun, until the chalk men led them to a body.
Thirty years later, Ed believes the past is far behind him, until an envelope slips through the letterbox. It contains a stick of chalk, and a drawing of a figure.
Is history going to repeat itself?
Was it ever really over?
Will this game only end in the same way?
Book Beginnings on Fridays
Book Beginnings on Fridays is a meme hosted at Rose City Reader where you share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires.
The girl's head rested on a small pile of orange-and-brown leaves.
Her almond eyes stared up at the canopy of sycamore, beech and oak, but they didn't see the tentative fingers of sunlight that poked through the the branches and sprinkled the woodland floor with gold. They didn't blink as shiny black beetles scurried over their pupils. They didn't see anything anymore, except darkness.
Start at the beginning.
The problem was, none of us ever agreed on the exact beginning. Was it when Fat Gav got the bucket of chalks for his birthday? Was it when we started drawing the chalk figures or when they started to appear on their own? Was it the terrible accident? Or when they found the first body?
The Friday 56
The Friday 56 is a meme hosted at Freda's voice.
*Grab a book, any book.
*Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader
(If you have to improvise, that's ok.)
*Find any sentence, (or few, just don't spoil it)
*Post it.
*Add your (url) post below in Linky. Add the post url, not your blog url.
*It's that simple.
Here's the blurb from Page 56:
"But if you had anything worth saying you'd have spoken before now, right? There must be a reason he wants to come and visit you after all this time?"
This was an excellent book and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Review to come!
Thanks for reading and Happy Weekend!


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My friends son graduated from Drew University recently and I wanted to give him something I made myself. He's an artist and is always asking me about my shop and what I'm up to there. I tell him I just make a lot of saw dust and mistakes and then once in a while things just seem to work out.
I'm actually not sure what species the pen blank wood is, as it came in a grab bag of blanks that were unlabeled. The box I threw together this afternoon after realizing the pen needed to be inside something when I presented it to him. The box is walnut. Both are finished with Waterlox and Staples Crystal Clear 211 Carnauba Paste Wax. Now if I can just figure out how to make grooves without getting burn marks I cannot remove. I tried different speeds on the router, taking shallow cuts and I almost eliminated them, but they still reared their ugly head.
Well hopefully he'll like the pen and a little something in an envelop. He'll need both. He's going to be a papa in about a month.
-- Bill, Yo!......in Brooklyn & Steel City :)
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#1 posted 06-17-2017 04:56 AM
Looking good, Bill
#2 posted 06-17-2017 11:06 AM
He will love it! Very nice pen and a beautiful case.
-- Art | Bradenton, Florida
#3 posted 06-17-2017 12:23 PM
wow wow and wow Bill !!!!!!!!
-- Stelios L.A. Stavrinides: - I am not so rich to buy cheap tools, but... necessity is the mother of inventions !!!
#4 posted 06-17-2017 04:40 PM
This is a good looking pen. Congratulations.
helluvawreck aka Charles
-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com
#5 posted 06-17-2017 05:22 PM
I'd say that for a first try that looks like you've been doing it all yourr life.
-- There are good ships and there are wood ships, the ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships and may they always be. http://www.geraldlhunsucker.com/
#6 posted 06-18-2017 12:34 AM
First try? Looks very nice and like you been making them for years. Great job! My compliments on the presentation box also. Very fitting way to display this nice pen.
-- We all make mistakes, the trick is to fix it in a way that says "I meant to do that".
#7 posted 06-18-2017 02:55 AM
Thanks everyone. Christian was really touched by the idea that someone would make something by hand expressly for him as he's done for others with his art. All in all, it was a good feeling to see him receive it so graciously. I told him, with the baby coming, he'll need a good pen to take care of all the bills. lol
Ironically, I was seated at a table with a couple where the young guy was of all things, an aspiring furniture maker. He recently graduated with an industrial design degree, but having worked in a wood shop growing up, he felt drawn to those roots and experiences more so than mass production and line fabrication. So he's opened his own woodworking studio. He said he's struggling a bit, but he's also going to be teaching woodworking near or in Philly. It was kind of a neat happenstance to be sitting with them and getting to discuss woodworking and tools. He said at age 13 he was handed a broom, but a year later they were teaching him how to sharpen and set irons. Now he'll be doing the same for some other young apprentice.
-- Bill, Yo!......in Brooklyn & Steel City :)
#8 posted 06-18-2017 04:19 AM
Nice work, looks great!! Make more….
-- Live to tell the stories, they sound better that way.
#9 posted 06-19-2017 12:02 PM
Beautiful pen Bill and great box. I'm certain it was greatly appreciated by a fellow artist.
-- Kenny, SW VA, Go Hokies!!!
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