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How to Stop the Lose-Lose Game

The former spokesman for Iran’s nuclear negotiating team explains how P5+1 talks can move forward.

Although the nuclear talks in Moscow did not achieve concrete results, there is still time to get past the nuclear impasse. The Obama administration clearly isn’t interested in offering the Islamic Republic the kind of concessions that would allow it to back down. The key questions now are: Will President Obama, if reelected in November, be more flexible? And will Iran muster confidence that Obama can get U.S. political support for any agreement?

Chief Iranian nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili went to Moscow resolved to get sanctions gradually lifted and recognition of Iran’s right to enrich uranium to 3.5 percent. In exchange, he offered a freeze on 20 percent enrichment, confidence-building measures on the 20 percent enriched stockpile, a commitment to cooperate with the IAEA to resolve remaining ambiguities and agreement to address the IAEA’s “possible military dimension” issues. The last point concerns inspection protocols and related matters.

However, the P5+1—the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany—offered Jalili essentially nothing Iran wants, so there was no reason for him to budge.

A week before the Moscow talks, after meeting with his Russian counterpart in Tehran, Iran’s foreign minister, Ali Akbar Salehi, aptly described the mood in the Iranian capital: “Sometimes the process slows down and sometimes it accelerates, but overall I’m optimistic about the final outcome.” Salehi understands that domestic politics would become far more radical should dialogue collapse, with unpredictable consequences.

While positions on the likely framework of a final accord actually moved closer at the Istanbul talks in April, things went in the opposite direction in Moscow, largely because of disagreement on incremental confidence-building measures. The shift was reflected in remarks by Catherine Ashton, the European Union’s foreign-policy chief, who hinted at a return to emphasis on Iran’s “international obligations” under UN Security Council resolutions calling on Tehran to halt enrichment entirely. At the same time, she maintained that the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty remains the basis of the talks, although many signatories to the NPT enrich uranium at low levels for peaceful purposes.

The NPT, to which the Islamic Republic is a signatory, does not deny Iran’s right to enrich uranium. And, even though the upcoming talks in Istanbul will be lower-level and “technical” in nature, the main point is that they will continue. Iran and the P5+1 have not engaged in dialogue this consistently since Jalili was appointed as Iranian top nuclear negotiator in 2007.

The two main factors determining the pace of negotiations are the Iranian economy and the U.S. presidential election. However, Israel’s efforts to block a face-saving solution by threatening to drag the United States into another war in the Middle East should not be ignored.

Consider the Iranian economy, which is nowhere near collapse. The reality is not that “Iran is on the verge of a choice between having a nuclear program or an economy,” as Cliff Kupchan, a senior analyst on the Middle East at the Eurasia Group, insists. To put things into perspective, the Islamic Republic has lost some 40 percent of its expected oil income this year, according to the International Energy Agency. The European Union embargo on Iranian oil, due to go into full effect on July 1, has practically already been implemented. Moreover, the Obama administration has already given six-month waivers from sanctions to most other countries purchasing Iranian crude. Assuming even an annualized 60 percent loss—which cannot be taken as absolute truth due to the opaque nature of Iran’s crude exports—the Islamic Republic will still rake in an estimated $40 billion from oil this year. That’s roughly twice as much as when Mohammad Khatami was president a decade ago. It is no coincidence that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has dubbed this Persian year “the year of national production, supporting Iranian labor and investment.” He adds that the “economic Jihad” is “never-ending.”

This is not to say that ordinary Iranians aren’t suffering from the sanctions. A recent Gallup survey showed that at times during the past year, almost half of Iranians didn’t have enough money to buy food needed by their families. That’s three times as many as when the first UN Security Council sanctions were passed against Iran over its nuclear program in 2006. But Iranians increasingly view the sanctions as designed to encourage a popular revolt against their government rather than an effort to drag the Islamic Republic to the negotiating table.

Iranians recall Ayatollah Khomeini’s famous quote when an aide raised concerns about inflation: “This revolution was not about the price of watermelons.” His successor, Ayatollah Khamenei, recently told the Iranian nation that “what the enemies of Iran fear, and must fear, is not a nuclear Iran, but Islamic Iran.” In other words, Iran’s leaders emphasize the sanctity of the revolution over Western pressures.


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Buratai: A Patriot “Numero Uno”

I thought deeply about a suitable caption to appropriately capture my elations when I reflected on the Nigerian army and the anti-terrorism campaigns in the last two years. After much thought, in the light of another heroic celebration of the Army boss, I was also careful enough to adopt a choice that would fairly represent the positive judgment of majority of Nigerians.
Nigerians again massively voted Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai for another decoration as Nigeria’s Man of the Year 2017. It is another seldom expression of Nigerians’ unreserved thankfulness to Gen. Buratai’s selflessness and patriotism to his country.
He is one of the several eminent and distinguished Nigerians to be so honoured by The Nigerian, an online news portal, based in London, but whose editorial focus is about Nigerians in any part of the world. The medium has positively and aggressively projected, promoted and defended the integrity, image and sovereignty of our dear country, Nigeria before the outside world.
Like hinted earlier, while contemplating a public appraisal and this open epistle specifically directed to Gen. Buratai on the pending grandeur event scheduled for August 2017, several options assailed my mind. But in order to satisfy myself and millions of Nigerians who are reaffirming their appreciation of Gen. Buratai, the thorough breed professional soldier and the pillar of excellence, I settled for the Italian originated, but English- adopted phrase “ Numero Uno,” which literally means “ number one” or fluidly put as “ the best one.”

A slight touch of modification or embellishment of the caption left me with an adorable version for this piece as – “Buratai: A Patriot Numero Uno.” When the different words are fused, and interpreted collectively in English, it leaves one with something phrased differently, but meaning the same thing and expressed as “ Buratai, the Number One Nigerian Patriot.”
This caption satisfies my inner feelings and most other Nigerians in the sense that patriotism is at the core of the success of every public assignment. Patriotism and loyalty are twin brothers, and unless these virtues are blended seamlessly, its difficult to make an impact in public leadership or any form of public assignment.
Unarguably, Gen. Buratai is a perfect embodiment of these virtues throughout the years of service to his fatherland. But the exhibition of these attributes became pronounced when President Muhammadu Buhari appointed him the COAS and the ombudsman of the counter-insurgency war in Nigeria.
In my large mind and towering knowledge of complex and delicate wars like counter-terrorism, creating the expected impact is a combination of several factors. It is beyond the sounds of boots and guns of soldiers; it is not only about the sophistry of armoury and it is not all about battlefield reinforcements of arms and ammunitions or even the resilience of troops. It is much about a commitment fired by the zeal of patriotism and loyalty to one’s country.
That Gen. Buratai made incredible impacts in the counter-terrorism war or even believed in the cause of defeating terrorists and terrorism in Nigeria required his patriotism and loyalty to the nation. He has imbibed and exuded enough of it in battling insurgents.
Many may not understand. But I do know that had Gen. Buratai purged himself of patriotism and loyalty to Nigeria, it was easy for him to have sabotaged the counter-insurgency war. The self-confessed sponsors of Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria, the Republic of Iran, which we all know are desperate to nourish terrorism in Nigeria would have bribed the leader of the counter-insurgency war with princely sums to allow it thrive.
An unpatriotic Gen. Buratai would have consequently also diverted federal government funds voted to battle insurgency. He would have reserved his numerous strategies and tactics for another day or battle. I suspect that the near assassination attempt on Gen. Buratai by the Sheik Ibraham El-Zakzaky led Shiites terrorists sect in Nigeria- The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) in Zaria, December 2015 stemmed from his refusal to compromise the counter-insurgency war.
It is only patriotism that compelled Gen. Buratai to endure the malicious attacks from internal detractors, agents and sympathizers of Boko Haram terrorism on his personality and Nigerian soldiers. That he ignored all of it and stayed afloat is evidence of his patriotism and loyalty to Nigeria.
Today, Gen. Buratai knows more than anyone else that a tree can only die when the taproot is cut down . And the final order for the capture of the factional Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau within 40 days is a decision propelled by patriotism instincts in the service of Nigeria.
And that Gen. Buratai personally led Nigerian troops to the trenches, caves and forests to smoke out terrorists was spurred by his conviction of patriotism. And that he never betrayed the cause of defeating terrorism is patriotic enough.
Therefore, many Nigerians like myself, who are dispassionate in assessing the terror war in the country are not oblivious of the silent motivating force of patriotism and loyalty in Buratai that has enabled him to decimate and defeat terrorism in Nigeria. Nigerians who today savour peace and respite from terrorism; the internally displaced persons who have returned back to their forlorn and ravaged villages and communities, are all reaping from Gen. Buratai’s patriotism and loyalty to his country.
The messiah-like sacrifices of all gradations that Gen. Buratai and Nigerian soldiers made to liberate Nigeria from the chains of the various acts of terrorism are their signposts of patriotism to the country. That’s why the 2017 Nigeria’s Man of the Year Award to Gen. Buratai is apt and germane.
I cannot end this piece without equally appreciating Gen. Buratai’s retinue of supporting Army Commanders. They were also very committed to their country and to the cause of defeating Boko Haram terrorists . They played very active roles as a team to free Nigeria from the claws of terrorism, whether by Boko Haram or humbled the violence-prone separatists or secessionists sects in the Southeast. They were handy to quell the emergent terrorism in the face of armed bandits and cattle rustlers in the Northwest and conquered the criminal militancy in the Niger Delta region to restore Nigeria’s economic base.
As The Nigerian confers on Gen. Buratai 2017 Man of the Year award in London, I encourage Gen. Buratai, the “People’s General” to grace the event personally. He is persuaded to add glamour to the ceremony by nominating some soldiers from all the regions where our troops are on special assignments and have restored peace and reclaimed lands formerly occupied by terrorists and armed bandits to attend the event. This will really confer a feeling of fulfillment on Nigerians.
The gesture would sufficiently convey to the people his open acknowledgement of their appreciation of his excellent performance as leader of the counter-insurgency war in Nigeria . We are with you in body and spirit, Gen. Buratai, Nigeria’s Numero Uno.

Uche John Madu writes from Badagry Leadership Institute, Lagos.

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Snake Totem

I thought we might talk about the Snake totem since the Chinese New Year has just begun and this is the year of the snake. People with actual Snake medicine are very rare, that doesn’t mean that the spirit of snake does not work with people. It just means that people who walk this earth with the absolute knowledge of Snake Medicine are not numbered very high. Part of that is because to be initiated one has to experience and live through multiple snake bites. But, that isn’t really what I want to share with you today. If you landed on this page, you must be feeling that the spirit of snake is working with you in some way.

Snake can be a hard teacher. His lessons involve a transmutation of the cycle of life, death and rebirth. Snake symbolizes this cycle with the shedding of his skin. We learn to the whole energy of life, the cosmic consciousness and have the willingness to experience anything without resistance. It is also about the poisons that we might take in. Those poisons can be eaten or ingested in some way but they also may be integrated into our lives. The goal is to not let the poisons kill us…in body or spirit.

The totem of snake reminds us on a very personal level that we are universal beings. When we are able to accept all the aspects of our lives we can bring about the transmutation of the fire medicine which is connected to snake. This energy of fire creates passion, desire and physical vitality when it is on the material plane. Fire energy on the emotional plane becomes ambition, resolution and dreams. When fire acts on the mental plane it becomes intellect, charisma and leadership. When snake and the fire energy reach the spiritual plane the transmutation takes on wisdom, understanding and a connection with Great Spirit.

If the Snake Totem is slithering on your path it is time for you to transmute some thought, action or desire so that you can achieve wholeness. That is pretty heavy stuff but if the lessons are learned you will be ever changed and whole.

~Beverly Two Feathers~

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  1. Bev, you say “The goal is to not let the poisons kill us…in body or spirit.” Too many times in the last few months I have felt others trying to poison things around me, so I find this post oh so very relevant. But I do know that if you can just accept that this is going to happen and move on from that, it is a very powerful thing to do.

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    My office looks out on a lovely area that has brought many butterfly’s by the office windows. Last week I went to the Natural History Museum to see the live Butterfly exhibit. I took some photos with my phone. I really have to say what a great time we had,I did not want to leave,but did forget to wear colorful clothing which attracts them to you. Here are a few photos…

    “The Making of Ping Pong Shoe” – Asics, featuring “Gentlemen’s Gold” by Neon Plastix:

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An Unbiased View of haritaki pineal gland

Joyce Thom is a craniosacral teacher which has a learn’s degree in health care qi gong, Innovative certification in conventional Asian therapies, and degrees from Yale and Princeton. The founding father of The PATH, a therapeutic and instructing organization, she teaches seminars world wide.

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Saturday, December 17, 2011

Whilst spending my dinner hour looking for squirrels in the cemetery near work I took every possible shot that presented itself. Having wanted a shot of a crow on a grave stone for a while I was just as pleased when this jackdaw scooted away from my but landed perfectly. The inner-city cemetery near Ostbahnof is a lesson in nature prevails, even in the city.

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  1. I used to live near there (Ostfriedhof?).........I think it's a Rook not a Jackdaw.........


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In this blog you can find world of incredible nature, neon green river, snow photos from nat geo, bizarre creatures under the see, wonderful houses made out of recycled materials, precious natural stones and more. This blog always will be renewed.

Top 5 Most Amazing Caves of our World

5. Cave of Crystals (Mexico): world’s largest known natural crystals

Known as “the Sistine Chapel of crystals,” Mexico’s Cueva de los Cristales (Cave of Crystals) contains some of the world’s largest known natural crystals—translucent beams of gypsum as long as 36 feet (11 meters). The cave is 950 feet (290 meters) underground. The Naica mining complex, which yields lead, zinc, copper, silver, and gold, zigzags nearly half a mile underground (760 meters). Deep inside Naica mountain, the Cave of Crystals is a horseshoe-shaped cavity in limestone rock about 30 feet (10 meters) wide and 90 feet (30 meters) long.
Volcanic activity that began about 26 million years ago created Naica mountain and filled it with high-temperature anhydrite gypsum. When magma underneath the mountain cooled and the temperature dropped, the anhydrite began to dissolve. The anhydrite slowly enriched the waters with sulfate and calcium molecules, which for millions of years have been deposited in the caves in the form of huge selenite gypsum crystals.
4. Majlis al Jinn Cave (Oman): world’s second largest cave chamber

Majlis al Jinn is the second largest cave chamber in the world. It is located in a remote area of the Selma Plateau at around 1600 meters altitude in The Sultanate of Oman. It was discovered in 1983 by Don Davidson, a geologist studying water resources in the Sultanate. Davidson presumably died some ten years later when he left Oman permanently and went hiking in the Andes. He rented a car, drove it to a trailhead, left a note on it saying where he was going, and was never seen again.
Access is through a hole in the ground with a rope. The inner height is between 120 and 150 metres. The cave floor 300 by 200 metres. To give an idea of scale, the Great pyramid of Giza of Egypt (the largest Eygptian pyramid) would almost exactly fit inside the cave chamber; that is, its base is approximately the area of the chamber floor, and its height is also similar.
3. Waitomo Glowworm Cave (New Zealand): a glowworms’ paradise

The Waitomo Glowworm Cave is a cave on the North Island of New Zealand, known for its population of glowworms, Arachnocampa luminosa. These glowworms spin a nest out of silk on the ceiling of the cave and then hang down. Then, the larva glows to attract prey into its threads, so that the roof of a cave is covered with larva can look remarkably like the heavens at night. A hungry larva glows brighter than one which has just eaten.
A silicon strand is lowered from the ceiling, alongside hundreds of others. Beautiful though these threads are, they have a sinister purpose. To trap its prey it [the cave glow worm] goes fishing with a line of silk. That ghostly blue light is the result of a chemical reaction taking place inside a special capsule in its tail… Insects seem irresistibly drawn towards the source and then get trapped by the sticky lines. Once stuck, there is no escape. Now it’s just a matter of reeling in the line and slowly consuming the catch – alive. By ensnaring the insects that hatch in this cave, these glow worms have solved the biggest challenge that permanent cave dwellers face finding a regular and reliable source of food.
2. Eisriesenwelt Ice Caves (Austria): largest Ice Caves known to man

There are many ice caves throughout the world, but the Eisriesenwelt Ice Caves in Austria are some of the largest known to man. They are located within the Tennengebirge Mountains near Salzburg and stretch for a remarkable 40 kilometers. Only a portion of the labyrinth is open to tourists but it’s enough to get a taste of what the remaining network is like: a truly mesmerizing palate of Mother Nature’s handicraft. Ice caves are very different from normal caves. They have a strange feeling about them, as though they are not from this planet, and one has just temporarily stepped into their world when spelunking their depths.
1. Cave of the Ghost (Venezuela): so vast that two helicopters can comfortably fly into it

“Cueva del Fantasma” — Spanish for “Cave of the Ghost” — is so vast that two helicopters can comfortably fly into it and land next to a towering waterfall. A waterfall coming down one wall forms a small pond at the floor. When it was recently discovered, researchers also discovered a new dendrobatid frog species, Colostethus breweri, named for the frog’s identifier, Charles Brewer-Carías.

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White Sands National Monument: The World's Largest Gypsum Dune Field

Located at the northern end of the Chihuahuan Desert of Southern New Mexico, lies the amazing national treasure known as the White Sands National Monument. Within this national monument you will find the largest concentration of white pristine gypsum sand in the world.
This almost snow-like-sand is produced by the Tularosa Basin. The basin was formed by the collapse of a dome made up of the gypsum sand. The collapse occurred about ten million years ago and what remains of the sides of the original dome are what we now call the San Andreas and Sacramento Mountain ranges.

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How is the White Sand Created?
What makes this place so unique is that the common mineral of gypsum (hydrous calcium sulfate) is rarely seen in the form of sand because it is so easily soluble in water. The natural elements of rain and snow carry the gypsum from the mountains down to the Tularosa Basin, but there are no streams to wash the mineral away from the basin into the ocean.
The mineral, therefore, accumulates and crystallizes into sand that gets blown around by the desert winds which over the centuries has formed what we see today at White Sands. One of the basin’s lowest points is Lake Lucero. This lake is primarily a dry bed, but sometimes fills with water which then evaporates and leaves behind deposits of gypsum sand on the surface. At White Sands there are: Dome, Barchan, Transverse and Parabolic dunes. These terms denote the shape and direction of the dunes. The park consists of glistening white dunes that stretch over 275 miles of desert landscape.
Gypsum_plant_standGypsum plant stand Photo: Mila Zinkova
White_Sands_National_Monument_03View of White Sands Photo: Chitrapa
White_Sands_National_Monument_04Gypsum sand from the White Sands National Monument. Photo: Wilson44691
White_Sands_National_Monument_05Bleached earless lizard at White Sands NM. Photo: Kevinp2
White_Sands_National_Monument_From_SpaceWhite Sands National Monument from space. Photo: NASA Earth Observatory
White_Sands_National_Monument_13Moonrise. Photo: Peekaboo Moon
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Create a safe and enjoyable backyard play area

Homeowners often aspire to have attractive backyards that look like they belong in a magazine. While these can be picturesque and functional for adults, they may not be entirely practical for homeowners who have young children, especially when the majority of the yard is covered with paving stones or concrete.

When young children are part of a household, homeowners may benefit by designing yards that are both functional and fun. Incorporating safe play areas for kids is one way to unlock the potential of both big and small backyards.

As children run off to enjoy a playground, safety is the last thing on their minds. Kids are most interested in scaling ladders to treehouses or coasting down slides. That’s why adults must take it upon themselves to keep injury prevention in mind. indicates that playground-related injuries routinely result in severe fractures, internal injuries, concussions, and dislocations. In the majority of playground injuries to children younger than age 5, the head and face are affected. Children between the ages of 5 and 9 experience more leg and arm injuries than younger kids. The Consumer Product Safety Commission states 70 percent of children’s injuries occur on home playgrounds. More than 28,000 children are injured each year on playgrounds across Canada, according to Parachute, a national injury prevention organization.

When considering playground equipment for the yard, parents need to make safety a priority. The Canada Safety Society advises parents to follow the “5 S’s of Playground Safety”: Surface, structures, site, supervision, and safety.

Surface: Parents should assume that children will fall. To lessen the blow of falls, choose playground equipment with a perimeter of six feet of a softer surface, such as sand, pea gravel, rubber pieces or wood chips. This material should be between six and 12 inches deep.

Structure: The structure of the play equipment should be built from sturdy materials. Pressure-treated lumber was once the standard, but it’s not adviseable for kids’ playgrounds, as the chemicals used in the lumber can leach and young children may actually bite or pick at the wood. Use cedar or another wood that resists decay. Once the structure is built, inspect it frequently for damage.

Site: Look around the landscape for an ideal place to locate the playset. There should be no obstacles that children can hit while sliding or swinging. Avoid overhanging branches and do not place equipment too close to trees or fencing. Try to keep the set out of direct sunlight, which can make components heat up and scald young bodies.

Supervision: Do not leave children alone while they are playing. Prevent children from using the playset in an incorrect manner.

Safety: Follow the directions for installation. Make sure all posts are anchored into the ground securely. Railings should be spaced so that children cannot get stuck between them. Check that metal components have not rusted and that there is no additional excessive wear. Be sure that no tools or other dangerous items are left around the yard.

Backyard playgrounds should be built with safety in mind. Learn the rules of play equipment and yard safety.

Source: MetroCreative Connection.

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Trekking with Eco-bags: Litter-free nature

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Plastic Bags, initially used for carryng garbage during trekking

I always tell a small story in my treks about how we realized the importance of Eco-bags in our trekking events. Earlier, when Nature Walkers started trekking, we used to guide everyone to carry their garbage in the side pocket of their bags. But then, still, we use to see people throw banana skin, orange peels, etc. saying these are biodegradable items. So, we started asking our outdoor leaders to carry big plastic bags on all their trekking expeditions where everyone can put their garbage after which it can be disposed of at proper location. Initially, this plastic bag idea went very well. Initial treks with these bags use to be very productive in collecting garbage from the participants as well from the trail.

Again, in search of improvement in this, I started observing people on a trek, especially the slow walkers. Giving them more things to carry would be killing the curiosity of reaching the peak. So, even if some wants to help, the jest of refusal to pick up the living around plastic after a 2 hours trek is very heavy. It’s natural. I don’t call it selfish or illiterate. Being that situation myself, I understand this jest of refusal. But how can we reduce this refusal?

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The basic structure of Eco-bag for trekking

Eco-Bags is the answer, It’s a small bag, which has two belts, one hook around your waist, and one hook around your thigh and it has a small flap opening on the top. It stays in this position till you remove it. Does not bother your walking technique or your hands. It’s basically a kind of utility bag, in which you can carry anything from a water bottle to food items (separating the bottle with a newspaper). And your hands are free to hold shot for the just took off bird.

It’s a nylon mix cotton bag, so washable and reusable after drying. Hurray, found a solution. I requested my mom to make 50 such bags. She used to stitch military clothes in pass time during our childhood (a very good initiative by military welfare program to help earn a small income for a household wife through pass time jobs).

I drew the design of the bag for her. She went to the cheapest bazaar of Mumbai to get the cloth and gave me these bags in a month. I was so happy to see a solution taking shape. Thanks to Nature Walkers who have started using these bags in all their treks.

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Eco-bags: Final product for trekking

Frankly speaking, I use these bags for grocery shopping also, helps me save ₹15 every time I go grocery shopping. I think it has a great use in the city as well. Imagine everyone carrying their own waste in these eco-bags, there wouldn’t be any place with any litter. A small solution, if implied could perform above expectation.

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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

January 2009 new releases

Two more days before the new year!! Anyone excited? I have to admit, I am :) I think that 2007 was a great reading year for me and in comparison, 2008 paled a little. Don't get me wrong, there were some good books, but not as many wowzers... Also, the last few months were stingy on romance releases... However, from what I can see at the moment, there are lots of books waiting for me in 2009! I mean, from January to April? Wowzers warning!!!

Since New Year is bound to be busy, I'm going to make a post about the upcoming releases that I'm looking forward to today instead of on January 2nd.

So here we go for January 2009 :D A great kick-off for the coming reading year :D

Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie
(HQN Books/Jan. 01 - Hardcover format)
Tess Newhart knows her ex-boyfriend Nick Jamieson isn't the right guy for her. He's caviar and champagne; she's take-out Chinese pot stickers. He's an uptight Republican lawyer; she was raised in a commune and thinks Cinderella is politically incorrect. He wants to get ahead in business; she just wants…him—only not the social-climbing Nick, but the sweet, caring, unbuttoned-down Nick.

And Nick wants her, too, but there's no way Tess is about to play second fiddle to his obsession to make partner.

Yet somehow she finds herself agreeing to play his fiancée for a weekend business trip that could make or break Nick's career. And while he's wrapped up in convincing Tess that he needs her in his respectable world, Tess is doing her best to keep her left-wing opinions to herself and her hands off Nick.
*Warning: This is a re-print!!!

This book was the first ever Jennifer Crusie I ever read and as a result, it holds a special place in my heart :D One of my favorite :) For the past few years, Ms Crusie Silhouette books have been re-printed by HQN books in hardcover format, one every year... and well, to me, this is like a collectible LOL :)

I sure hope they won't stop here though and re-print Trust Me on This as well as The Cinderella Deal.

Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
(HQN Books - Jan. 01)

Molly Jenkins has one naughty little secret: her job as a bestselling erotic fiction author. Until her inspiration runs dry—thanks to a creepy ex—and it's time to skip town and move back to tiny Tumble Creek, Colorado.

One look at former high school hunk chief of police Ben Lawson and Molly is back in business. The town gossip is buzzing at her door and, worse still, a stalker seems to be watching her every move. Thankfully, her very own lawman has taken to coming over, often. The only problem now is that Molly may have to let the cat out of the bag about her chosen profession, and straitlaced Ben will definitely not approve...
This book has been getting a little buzz around blogland already... partly because there's lots of different opinions. Anyway, it caught my attention because I thought the cover was cute and the story sounded interesting and it's a contemporary. Will I regret it? I don't know...

Dawn Keepers by Jessica Andersen
(Signet - Jan. 06)
The countdown to the end of days has begun and only the Nightkeepers can stop the annihilation of all mankind...

Though a Nightkeeper, Nate Blackhawk refuses to allow others to control his fate. The gods have even tried to influence his love life, sending him visions of Alexis Gray, a sleek blonde who is everything he's ever wanted in a woman.

The two warriors can't deny their attraction. But a frightening vision leads Nate to distance himself in spite of the intense passion he feels. Thrown together once more, they must reassemble seven Mayan artifacts that hold the key to preventing the end of the world.
This is the second book of The Final Prophecy series. I wasn't wowed by Nightkeepers, but intrigued enough to get the second book. I have to admit that I liked Nate in the first book :D

Seduced at Midnight by Jacquie D'Alessandro
(Berkley - Jan. 06)

The Ladies Literary Society of London gathers again for a ghost story...

Lady Julianne Bradley has always longed for wild adventure. Unfortunately, the man with whom she wishes to share her fervor can never be hers. Tormented by her desire, she's preparing for a suitable marriage when ghostly occurrences straight out of her latest read start happening and to protect Julianne, her father hires the very man her heart cries out for.

Third book in The Ladies Literary Society of London. I've read Sleepless at Midnight and Confessions at Midnight and enjoyed them... so I'm looking forward to this third installment. Of course, I would have preferred Emily's story more... but her story is not far away, coming out in April...

By the way, Ms D'Alessandro has changed publishing house. I don't really mind/care... however, I preferred the Avon's covers.

Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole
(Pocket - Jan. 20)

Sabine, Sorceress of Illusions: the evil beauty who surrenders her body, but not her heart.

Rydstrom Woede: the ruthless warrior who vows to keep her at all costs.

With each smoldering encounter, their shared hunger only increases. If they can defeat the sinister enemy that stands between them, will Sabine make the ultimate sacrifice for her demon? Or will the proud king lay down his crown and arms to save his sorceress?

Another installment in a series, this time The Immortals After Dark. From his previous appearances, I really like Rydstrom... but then, with the glimpse we caught in the last book and his heroine... I'm not too sure anymore. However, I will give this book a try.

and finally...

Men of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
(Random House of Canada/Jan. 29 - Hardcover format)

As a curious child, Clayton didn’t resist the bite — he asked for it. But surviving as a lone child werewolf was more than he could manage — until Jeremy came along and taught him how to straddle the human-werewolf worlds, gave him a home…and introduced him to the Pack. So begins this volume, featuring three of the most intriguing members of the American Pack — a hierarchical founding family where bloodlines mean everything, and each day presents a new, thrilling, and often deadly challenge. For as Clayton grows from a wild child to a clever teen who tests his beloved mentor at every turn, he must learn not only to control his animal instincts, but to navigate Pack politics—including showing his brutal arch nemesis, Malcolm, who the real Alpha is...
This is actually a compilation of online novellas that Ms Armstrong has written and posted online. Don't rush to her website, they have been removed. I have read and loved them and I'm super happy that they are being published :) Although they are novellas, some of them are actually quite long :) Anyway, this is going to be a great book, so again, I'm really happy :) And all the proceeds are for charity... so a good action :D

ps. What do you think of the cover? The red one is the US version and the blue/purple one, Canada's.... I think I like the Canadian one better.

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Smart Girls Think Twice by Cathy Linz
(Berkley - Jan. 06)

Sociologist Emma Riley’s new research project depends on a sexy bartender who wants nothing to do with her project—and certainly nothing to do with Emma. Too bad she’s way too smart to ever take no for an answer.
All right, this is not much of a synopsis, plus this author's previous books were meh to me. Still, cover is not bad and story could be good :D I'm giving this a chance - as in, I'm going to pick up this from the shelf, read the back blurb or at least, the last few pages and get a vibe :)

  1. I have only one of those on my list for January, Kresley Cole!

    And I only have two others for the end of the month--Melissa Mayhue - A Highlander of Her Own and
    Alexis Morgan - Darkness Unknown.

  2. I need NEED the new Kresley Cole. Wonder if Ryd has lickable horns like Cade, and the get much licking love?

  3. Amy C - LOL, I have 3 books by Alexis Morgan waiting for me in my TBR pile... so... LOL :)

    Katiebabs - LOL :) Well the good thing with Kresley Cole's books is that for some reason, they appear in the bookstore way in advance :D So the wait shouldn't be very long anymore.

  4. Definitely looking forward to the new Kresley Cole. Also looking forward to Dawnkeepers.

    Also wanting:
    Dark of Night by Suzanne Brockmann
    My man Michael by Lori Foster
    Stay the Night by Lynn Viehl

  5. Those look like some good books that are coming out soon :)

  6. I'm super excited about starting my 2009 reads! Looks like you are too (= I hope you have a safe New Year's Eve/Day

    P.S. I'm digging the purple Canadaian cover of KA's book as well.

  7. Kresley Cole...must have that one!! Smart Girls think twice - the blurb IS really enticing, isn't it?

  8. I want to read Seduced at Midnight. I love that cover.

  9. Kris - Is that a new Lori Foster or a re-print? Hmmm, I think at this point, everyone knows how I feel about Suzanne Brockmann LOL :) and Lynn Viehl is another meh author for me.

    Seneca - I know :D

    Miish - I know!! I'm especially looking forward to February and April at the moment!! :)

    Wish you a happy and safe New Year :D

    and yeah, I do think the Canadian cover is nicer :D

    Carolyn Jean - Looks like lots of ppl are waiting for the new Kresley Cole :)

    and LOL, I know. It IS enticing :D They're trying to be mysterious I guess :D

    Isabel - You like the cover? :) I preferred the old one... Another issue I have is that they look completely different now... so it's going to be odd to put the first two books with the two last ones.

  10. I'm looking forward to all of these, too.

    I just started Seduced by Midnight. It's good so far, but I didn't know it was the third book, though. *sigh*

  11. Holly - LOL, are you trying to make me jealous?

    Ugh, yeah, it's the third book... but then, I don't think you'll feel the difference.

    I just checked the bookstores and they have Dawn Keepers, Seduced by Midnight and Smart Girls Think Twice! Score!!

    They still don't have the Susan Donovan though. Ugh.


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When will we know the time is near and are there plans for it all? Or is it better to just pray for Yahweh reveal to me by whatever means, keeping myself aware And not complacent? I just fear with my luck I'll miss the time like I've done since childhood, I've always had something hold me back and I miss my window of opportunity. I fear this, and have nightmares about missing the one and only chance to be a part of it. Please if somebody could give me some truth,scripture,knowledge,wisdom!

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Review: Skin Drink from Lush!

Lush is a brand everyone is familiar with. It’s natural, organic and cruelty free. I have been a fan of it since I tried their fresh face mask Oatifix about 2.5 years ago. That mask contained fresh bananas, fine oatmeal, ground almonds and more. My skin felt amazing using it!.

But today’s review is about Skin Drink, which is a facial moisturizer. What attracted me the most to this product is that it contains fresh Avocados and Aloe vera. These both are immensely beneficial to our skin. My skin type is normal but leaning towards dry. So, I felt this would be a perfect addition to my skincare routine. I have been using this product for a little over 2 months now and am only half way into the tub as you can see below. It lasts a LONG time and a little goes a long way.

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The product is very creamy, rich yet light and gets easily absorbed into the skin. It leaves your skin feeling satin like and supple. I have got to say, it’s a bit on the oilier side than most facial moisturizers, because of the wide variety of oils incorporated into it. When used alone, it doesn’t show up a lot though. But when I combined it with other products in my skincare routine, I got a slightly oily shine on my face in the end. It definitely isn’t greasy though.

You can use it anytime of the day however I use it in the night. Though it gives me a shiny face at night, in the morning, I wake up to beautifully hydrated and supple face!.

The dominant smell of this product is that of sesame, because of the organic sesame oil in it!. The color is beige. It looks and smells exactly like tahini!. Inorder to tone down the nutty smell, they have added infusion of fresh rose petals, rose absolute and neroli essential oil. Still, some might find the smell too strong. However, I like sesame’s smell and thus overall, I found it to be pleasant. The smell doesn’t linger on for long anyway.

I received a book called ‘Fresh Matters’ along with this product. Oh my god!. I love this book. It lists ALL the products of Lush, it’s ingredients and it’s usage directions.

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I am in awe of the wonderful organic products incorporated into this face moisturizer!. The ingredients are : Organic sesame oil, Avocados, Fresh Rose Petal Infusion, Almond Oil, Cocoa Butter, Aloe Vera Extract, Organic Aloe Vera Gel, Evening Primrose Oil , Neroli Oil and Rose Absolute (derived from Damask roses)!.

It comes in a black plastic tub, unique to Lush. I always love products that come with a pump, so that it’s totally hygienic. However, in this case, I don’t quite mind that the packaging is so simplistic, since Lush is into recycling and being more eco-friendly, which I really respect. I just make sure my fingers are absolutely clean before dipping into it. The tub contains 45gms and costs AED135. You can purchase this either online at www.lush.ae or in one of their numerous stores here in UAE or worldwide.

If you are on the lookout for a hydrating and protecting facial moisturizer, this is the one to go for. I highly recommend it. Your skin won’t be disappointed!. From reviews I read even before getting this product, I believe this is good for all skin types, though personally I feel it’s best for dry skin. My skin is normal at the moment but dry in winters. I can’t wait to use this in winter and am sure at that time, it wont feel to be on the oilier side.

Have you tried Skin Drink?. What is your favorite Lush product?. Leave me a comment below 🙂

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Note: I was provided this product for review purpose and all opinions are 100% my own.


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Lot of 3 Pinback Campaign Buttons Coolidge Ferraro Reagan Bush

I've been trying to sell a lot of 3 pinback buttons:

Coolidge for President (1923) (1 inch)
Mondale Ferraro (1 inch)
Reagan Bush 84 (1 1/4")

These are a nice addition to your collection. They're in good shape, but the Coolidge shows a bit of wear - it's over 80 years old!

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Wednesday, July 4, 2007

The Cat In The Hat Is Back...

...And just in time for the Fourth of July celebration.

Here at the Trailer Park, we’ll be grilling burgers after a 25-mile greenway ride.

No celebration is complete without these two holiday songs about fathers and partners.

Independence Day by Bruce Springsteen and Fourth of July by X.

The X song comes off the record “See How We Are,” which apparently has a bonus brevet track: “I’m Lost.”

(These are WMA samples; apologies to the Mac crowd. But you can find a Mac-friendly format here for the X CD and here for the Bruce song.)

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Saturday, November 7, 2009

Weaving a shawl

My neighbor is a big weaver. Or I should say a weaver, spinner, knitter, quilter, dyer etc. She will pretty much try anything when it comes to fiber.  Anyway, she has loaned me her triangle loom which I think I have had for the last 6 months with same project on it sitting in my kitchen. I think the fact that  I did not have a deadline kept me from completing the project.
The first 4 shawls I made on this loom did not look right. I used the wrong fiber, finished the ends off incorrectly, had a flaw in the middle of it and my personal favorite...ran out of yarn. Then about 2 weeks ago she called to give me a heads up that she was going to want the loom back soon.
(This is my youngest kicking back playing his Nintendo DS)
I think it sat in this stage of completetion for months and her phone call lit a fire under me.
I finally finished it. I was/am so excited about it that I wanted one for myself. This shawl is for a girlfriend of mine but whatever I make I always wear once. I don't think they mind.

I ran out and bought more yarn to make another shawl. I have 2 weeks to finish it. I thought I would keep this one for myself but I think my mother will get it for Christmas.
P.S. Where did the spell check go on Blogger.

  1. Wow, it's really beautiful! Good color on you, too!

  2. Very nice. I wouldn't mind one for Christmas myself! I'm sure your your mom and friend would love one as well!
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Nikki Bella vs Carmella (No Dq Match)

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Since we still don’t know who attacked Nikki in Summerslam I can see someone (probably Natalya) coming out and costing Nikki the match, this might mean the end of the feud with Carmella or a potential triple threat next week on Smackdown Live, either way I think Carmella will win.

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Monday, February 6, 2017

Beauty and the Beast 2017 Funko Mystery Minis! :D

I'm so excited, guys! My mom and aunt went to our local Hot Topic yesterday and discovered these ADORABLE new Funko Mystery Minis:

I may possibly have squealed when they sent me the pictures of the boxes from the store. ;)

The front of the box features Chip and Belle.

Gaston and the Beast are on one side...

...and the Prince (eep!) and the Hot Topic Exclusive Village Belle are on the other.

The back shows all of the available figures from the Hot Topic packages, including three exclusive figures. (I was a little bummed to see they don't have a Cogsworth, even in the non-Hot Topic boxes. Maybe he'll be a Walgreen's exclusive like Rapunzel.)

My aunt bought four packages, and after she and mom called me and told me about them, I had them pick out two for me. :)

My aunt got Celebration Belle first. Isn't she darling? I LOVE this new dress.

Celebration Belle from the back, complete with baby's breath in her hair. :)

Next, my aunt got the Hot Topic Exclusive Beast. He's cute, but a little grumpy. ;)

Beast from the back.

She also got the other Beast figure. I like him a lot better. :)

Beast #2 from the back.

Each Beast figure has a little tail in the back that sticks out. The detail on these figures is quite amazing.

My aunt's last figure was another Hot Topic Exclusive, this sweet Village Belle with her book.

Belle from the back.

My first figure was Belle in her yellow dress, holding a rose. The interesting thing was, this actually isn't one of the figures that's supposed to be in the Hot Topic boxes! That's okay, though, because she's my favorite out of all the Belles in their yellow dresses. :)

Belle from the back.

A closer look at some of her details:

I was really excited when I felt my next figure through the plastic, because I thought it might be the Prince.

Sigh. So close. ;) Gaston is super cute, though, so I can't complain. (And I think Luke Evans is going to be INCREDIBLE in this movie.)

Gaston from the back.

Gaston and Village Belle look really cute together.

And so do Belle and "Happy Beast," as I've dubbed him. ;)

My aunt was really sweet and said she'd be willing to trade or let my buy some of her figures since I'm such a big Beauty and the Beast fan. I decided to trade my Gaston for her Happy Beast, and I also bought her Celebration Belle. I'm hoping to eventually find the Prince, Chip, Mrs. Potts, and Lumiere. And maybe another Village Belle. ;)

Okay, guys, I just couldn't help myself. :} I stopped by Hot Topic before I picked the girls up from school and picked up three more boxes.

And would you believe I got just what I was hoping for? :D

LeFou, the Prince, and another Belle in her ball gown.

Well, okay, I wasn't hoping for LeFou, but he's still pretty cute. ;)

LeFou from the back.

And he looks great with Gaston.

"And I've got my sight set on that one."

"The inventor's daughter?"

"She's the one! The lucky girl I'm going to marry."

I could go on, but I think I'll stop there. ;)

The Belle I got was the other Hot Topic exclusive one. I love the way she's lifting her skirt so elegantly.

Belle from the back.

She looks great with Mimi's Hot Topic Exclusive Beast.

The one I was most excited about was this guy. I was really hoping to find the Prince! :D

The Prince from the back.

A closer look at that fancy hairdo. ;)

Doesn't he look darling with Belle in her Celebration dress?

So my aunt and I have worked it out. I'm going to trade my newest Belle in her ball gown for Mimi's Village Belle, and I'm going to trade LeFou for Belle in her Celebration dress. That means I'll have Happy Beast, Belle in her ball gown with the rose, Village Belle, the Prince, and Belle in her Celebration dress. Mimi will have Hot Topic Exclusive Beast, Hot Topic Exclusive Belle in her ball gown, Gaston, and LeFou.

And crazily, I actually now have all of the figures I wanted. It's unheard of in blind bag land! Normally I get a ton of duplicates! I love how these guys look on my shelf, and I'm so thrilled I got the ones I really wanted without having to buy a ton of them. :)

What do you guys think of the new figures? Will you be adding them to your collections?

Meritre said...

In this form, even Gaston looks really cute!
I see they used the earlier version of Belles yellow dress with these figures, too.

Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle) said...

Hi Meritre! He is cute, isn't he?

And actually, if you look closely, you'll see the gown is the updated version from the new movie, but because of the style of doll, it looks very similar to the original dress. The detail is stunning on all of them. :)

Sarah said...

They're all so adorable. I especially like Celebration Belle and Village Belle. Speaking of CB, I was getting confused, because first you said you bought CB from Mimi, then at the end, you said you traded LeFou for CB, and I was thinking, "Wait. Were there two CBs?", but then I think you meant you bought CB and traded LeFou for her, right?

Farrah Lily said...

Awww, these are super adorable! I like them a lot better than the funko pops they came out with although it so nice to see all the variety of different "movie looks" they have!
A collectors dream!
I have to admit, I always think of you when I see anything Beauty and the Beast related because you may just be their biggest fan! :)
I am so excited for the movie as well. I absolutely LOVED Dan Stevens when he was in Downton Abbey and can't wait to see him on the big screen (even though he'll be in Beast form.) :) I love Emma Watson as likable as this character. It's going to be great!

Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle) said...

Hi Sarah! Lol, I guess I did make that a little confusing, didn't I? My original plan was to buy Celebration Belle from Mimi, but when I got LeFou, she agreed to trade instead. Maybe I'll go back in and fix that. ;)

Hi Farrah Lily! I think so, too! :D

Hee hee, I've been feeling like a ten-year-old girl again with all of this new stuff coming out. It's hard to be disciplined and not buy everything in sight! ;)

It's funny, everyone loved Dan Stevens in Downton Abbey, but I first fell in love with his acting in the 2008 version of Sense and Sensibility. <3 I loved his portrayal of Edward. I'm so excited he's playing the Beast. And Emma is a wonderful actress, too. I think the movie will be fantastic! :)

Matthew Richards said...

Any information on exclusives from other retailers?

Meritre said...

Oh, I'm sorry I thought that the way the back of the skirt is done belongs to the old design. I'm not sure about them but I'll see it in the movie, right? :)
They are all very cute and I'm so happy you found the Prince as well!
He looks perfect together with celebration Belle and her dress and hairdo are perfect in my opinion!

Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle) said...

Hi Matthew! The only thing I've found is there will supposedly be a Cogsworth and a Wardrobe in the Walmart Exclusive series. Hope this helps! :)

No worries, Meritre! :) I'm looking forward to seeing the full design in the movie, too. :)

ElsaIcySnowflake said...

All the blind box minis from this collection are so cute!:) I probably won't get any since I kind of just want a Belle and there's no guarantee I'd get her, but they sure are cute. I'm glad you got all the ones you wanted:)

Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle) said...

Thanks, ElsaIcySnowflake! Maybe you could find a nicely-priced Belle on eBay. That's what I tend to do when I've gotten too many duplicates. ;)


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Pamela’s CD, “One,” was released February 9, 2013. This is an amazing CD with fourteen great, original songs. We are getting rave reviews! You will want to have this one in your music collection. See her earlier CDs, many favorites, below.

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Pay with Paypal. You don’t need a Paypal account – just a credit card. Go to, Then “Buy” – “Make a Payment” – Pay

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Six CDs – $15 Each (add $3 for postage, packaging, tax)

Two Books – $15 Each (add $4 for postage, packaging, tax)

Book: For Pete’s Sake: Going Through Hell and Coming Out Whole – $15 (add $4 for postage, packaging, tax)

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For Pete’s Sake: Going Through Hell and Coming Out Whole

A deeply moving memoir of trust and courage. Pamela’s newlywed husband, Pete, goes into heart failure and eventually requires a heart transplant. Their dramatic journey is both harrowing and uplifting. You will laugh, cry, and be inspired.

Pamela’s Other CDs ~

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Joy In My Heart, Songs of Life, Love, & Spirit

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Focuses on courage, challenge, healing, and personal power.
Many people have found comfort and inspiration with this CD.

Song List:

Send Out More (Pamela Chappell)

May We Be Healed (Pamela Chappell)

Heaven (Julie Gold)

Joy in My Heart (Pamela Chappell)

Give Yourself to Love (Kate Wolf)

Stepping Out on the Arms of Faith (Pamela Chappell)

Wonderful! (Pamela Chappell)

River of Grace (Pamela Chappell)

Help Me to Be Loving (Pamela Chappell)

Peace to Me (Pamela Chappell)

Metaphor (Pamela Chappell)

It’s in Every One of Us (David Pomeranz)

Only Love (Pamela Chappell)

Trail of Tears (Pat Garvey and Victoria Garvey Armstrong)

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Coming Down Easy

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Jazz, blues, ballads, and folk.
A winning mix of Pamela’s favorites.

Song List:

Coming Down Easy (Pamela Chappell)

Last Day of Pompeii (Michael Smith)

Blue Skies (Irving Berlin)

Quiet Room (Fred Hellerman)

Lullabye of Birdland (George Shearing)

I Want a Man Who Knocks My Socks Off (Pamela Chappell)

No More Sad Songs (Pamela Chappell)

I’ll See You in C-U-B-A (Irving Berlin)

Desperado (Don Henley and Glen Frey)

Once in a Very Blue Moon (Patrick Alger)

The Big Blue Water (Pamela Chappell)

How Can I Keep From Singing (Anne Warner and Reverend R. Lowry)

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Inner Journey

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Three inspiring and calming guided meditations
Music by Pamela Chappell, Text created and spoken by Reverend Margie Towne

These beautiful meditations will bring you to a place of peacefulness and power within yourself.
Highly recommended for people with high stress lives!

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Everything is Alright

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A treasure trove of beautiful songs about love, friendship,loyalty, upliftment, And a special song, the “Peace Canon,” about Bringing peace to our world, one person at a time.

Song List:

Feels Like Home (Randy Newman)

Traveling Mercies (Pamela Chappell)

The Stillness of Your Heart (Jan Garrett)

Everything is Alright (Pamela Chappell)

Working Mother’s Blues (Pamela Chappell)

Welcome To This Circle (Betsy Rose)

There You Stand (Pamela Chappell)

How Could Anyone (Libby Roderick)

Peace Canon (Pamela Chappell)

You Can Relax Now (Susan McCullen)

Arizona (Pamela Chappell)

Banks of the Guadalupe (Butch Hancock)

Maggie Thorpe and Creeping Joe (Pamela Chappell)

Grow Old Along with Me (John Lennon)

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A Little Sunshine

Pamela’s CD for the whole family. A wonderful collection of 25 great songs from the touching to the ridiculous. Designed to delight kids without driving parents crazy! Great for kids 2-12.

Song List:

Big Ol’ Way

Black Socks

Blueberry Buckle

Burgers and Books

Code in my Node

Corrie Doon

Daisy on my Toe

Did You Feed My Cow?

Galaxy Song

Garden Song

Harriet Tubman

Hine Matov

Hobo’s Lullaby

A Little Sunshine

Kitty Alone

Love Grows One by One

McKenzie & Me

One Elephant

Oowee to Georgie

Peace Canon

Place in the Choir

Sand Castle

Shalom Chaverim

Swimming Song

Un Elefante

Thirty Days Hath September

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Integrating Music with your Curriculum – Pre-K through 8th Grade

(Book & CD – Now just $15 – A Great Bargain!)
This book has over 100 pages of creative and stimulating classroom ideas for infusing your Pre-K – 8 curriculum with music. Included is the “A Little Sunshine” CD and the music and lyrics for all its songs and a few more.

**25 Great Songs**
Dozens of Terrific Ways to Use Them to Enhance Learning and Make it Permanent.

“This is a fantastic resource for teachers who want to integrate music into their curriculum. The material that Pam has brought together in this companion book is cutting edge information. This book will be a valuable resource for any teacher wanting to increase deep knowledge for their students.”

– Linda Steigenga, Director, General Education, Mason-Lake Intermediate School District, Michigan

“You have done a beautiful job of choosing appealing, interrelated, and educationally sound songs, activities, and strategies. I should think that your ready reference to Internet sources should score points with today’s educators and their administrators as well.”

– Lucy Brubaker, Music Teacher, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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The Freestyle smartphone is powered by a 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM 7225, 3.2-inch 320×480 HVGA resolution  Capacitive touch screen with just a few navigation controls, 256MB RAM, 512 MB ROM, 3.2 megapixel camera with 2048×1536 pixels, fixed focus and video recording, a microSD slot (up to 32GB), virtual keyboards, FM radio, supports MP3/eAAC+/WAV/WMA9 player with MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV9 player and a 1300 mAh Lithium-polymer battery for up to 16.2 days Standby Time and up to 384 minutes for talk time.

Other specifications of HTC Freestyle are USB 2.0 with high speed client, stereo Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headset jack, GPS with Internal GPS antenna, full HTML browser, HSDPA, and works on GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 with UMTS 850, 1900. AT&T HTC Freestyle Brew MP smartphone also offers AT&T Navigator, AT&T Music, AT&T Radio, riendStream app for social networking integration, and HTC Sense UX interface with customizable widgets.

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Co-Working Spaces, the future….

Co-Working Spaces, the future…

Co-Working Spaces are on the increase throughout cities all over the globe.

It’s not difficult to see why the platform is so popular. A swanky high tech office in the heart of the bustling city with low overheads and to top it off, the ability to network and collaborate on projects with people and businesses of the same discipline.

But there’s more to come

There is a multitude of possibilities as to the future direction these types of organizations may chose to take. The one thing they hold in common is the potential to diversify their location’s services, far beyond renting a space in a building.

Competition between these spaces is resulting in more of these establishments catering towards a specific niche in the market and branding around that sector. Entrepreneurs collaborating by industry in this way, could well facilitate the beginnings of real institutions in their respective field. Associate your business by joining their space and you have instant industry specific prestige.

As the job market becomes evermore fierce and freelances continue to increase in numbers, these hubs may soon become the natural progression post schooling. They provide members with the tools and surrounding expertise to enable a self created apprenticeship of types, bringing ideas to life with the support of others. The platform has the potential to rival the higher education model, matching knowledgeable people together and inspiring enterprise. Much like referencing a University to allow yourself an air of gravitas, these Co-Working spaces could in the near future, be held in the same regard.

The possibility of global domination is strengthened when you consider the concept of linking hubs together from city to city, enabling fluid communication and worldwide involvement. Impact Hub is an organization attempting to do just that and in a very short space of time, they have exploded to reach major cities across the world.

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Search online for “Co-Working Spaces”, check the media, and with friends and colleagues to see which locations are causing a buzz in your area and where possible in your sector. Most of these spaces have trial days or day tours, so go and check them out and compare your experiences.

Before signing up, you need to think hard about what you want from a center. This could be anything from a part time office in the financial district to meet clients, to an artist orientated space simply used for networking with peers. With packages to suit most budgets, you may even decided to sign up with several different organizations to maximize networking potential.

Whatever you decide, you need to keep your finger on the pulse. This industry is in it’s infancy and as it grows, more opportunities will arise which you will want your business to take advantage of.

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Global Countertops Market 2017-2022: Panolam, Caesarstone, Pokarna, Breton

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The Countertops industry research report mainly focuses on Countertops industry in global market. The major regions which contribute to the development of Countertops market largely cover Countertops market in the United States, Countertops market in Europe, Countertops market in Africa, Countertops market in the Middle East, Countertops market in India, China and Japan.

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Ferns in the genus Azolla have a symbiotic relationship with the cyanobacterium Anabaena azollae, which is a nitrogen fixer. One species is grown as fertilizer by rice growers in Asia. This genus is a member of a small subroup of ferns which produce two different kinds of spores, microspores, which produce gametophytes with only male parts, and megaspores thousands of times larger, which produce gametophytes with only female parts. Azolla is the world's smallest fern.

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Bill DuncanGlobal Head of Focused Service and All Suites Brands, Hilton

Bill Duncan serves as the Global Head of Focused Service and All Suites categories leading the following brands: Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton. In this role, Duncan oversees the integration of core management functions, development of long-term shared operational and performance and growth strategies, including brand culture, owner relations and hotel operations support. This segment of brands collectively have a global footprint of more than 3,900 properties and growing.

Duncan is a hospitality industry veteran with more than 25 years devoted to all suites hotels. He began his career at Embassy Suites, where he spent more than a decade serving in various management, hotel performance support and sales roles.

Prior to his current position, Duncan served as Global Head of Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites, During this time, Duncan established Homewood Suites as the leader in the upscale extended-stay segment, growing it into a global brand with a footprint of more than 400 hotels. As a result the brand achieved award winning customer satisfaction - including leading the brand to six consecutive "Top Extended Stay Hotel" honors from J.D. Power & Associates. He is also responsible for the introduction of Home2 Suites, which has been one of the fastest growing brands in Hilton's history. Home2 Suites celebrated its100th hotel opening in 2016, just five years after the brand's debut.

Deeply engaged in both professional and civic organizations, Duncan has been recognized for several industry and community awards throughout his distinguished career, including receiving the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association's "Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing," and the Memphis Corporate Volunteer Council Executive Leadership Award. In addition to his involvement with a variety of Memphis charities, Duncan is also the Executive Sponsor of Hilton's Memphis Community Outreach Program, for which he leads the strategic deployment of social responsibility programs.


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St. Louis Outreach Office Relocates to New Space

 CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., Feb. 4, 2005ᾰThe Southeast Missouri State University St. Louis outreach office has relocated to new office space in Chesterfield, Mo.

The University is sub-leasing two office spaces from Drake & Co., a nationally recognized not-for-profit association management organization, at 16020 Singley Ridge Road, near Highway 40 and Clarkson Road.

The offices, located at the Association Headquarters Campus, will continue to give Southeast students, faculty, staff and alumni greater access to the University in the St. Louis area.  Southeast’s St. Louis outreach office formerly was located on Delmar Boulevard.  Steve Drake established Drake & Co.’s organizational headquarters in Chesterfield so several non-profit organizations and associations could come together under one roof and provide services for the community.

The new offices will offer a shared copy center, IT support services, conference rooms available for meetings and gatherings and ample parking facilities.

“Southeast is extremely committed to the St. Louis area, and the opening of our new facilities demonstrates that Southeast wants to continue to create a stronger presence within the St. Louis area,” said Dee Harvill, director of Corporate Relations for Southeast and associate director of development for the Harrison College of Business.  “We want everyone in the area to realize how important St. Louis is for the growth and success of the University.”

Harvill is responsible for development activities including corporate and alumni relations.  Also serving in the office is Erin Webb, Southeast admissions advisor, who is providing full-time admissions advising for the St. Louis County and St. Charles County public and private schools.  A full-time career specialist is also expected to be based out of the offices in the near future.

Southeast ranks seventh out of 24 colleges and universities for having the greatest presence of alumni in and around St. Louis, with more than 15,000 Southeast alumni living in the St. Louis metropolitan area.  During the fall 2004 semester, more than 1,500 students at Southeast were from the St. Louis region.  In addition, nearly 50 percent of Southeast graduates move or return to St. Louis to begin their careers after graduation.

“We have already received numerous compliments from St. Louis area schools, parents and students in reference to the opening of the Chesterfield office,” said Debbie Below, director of Enrollment Management and Admissions.   “The University is well known for providing personal attention to its students. This new location emphasizes this commitment by giving us a place to work one-on-one with our future students and families.”

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OGDEN, UT -- (Marketwired) -- 01/16/14 -- As TAB Bank continues to expand its footprint in terms of geography and business opportunities it is pleased to announce the addition of Patrick Eakins (615-975-1835, [email protected]) to the business development team as Vice President and Business Development Officer. Patrick will be based in Nashville, TN and will be responsible for sourcing new business opportunities by providing asset-based and factoring working capital facilities to commercial entities with annual revenues of $2 million to $150 million.

Patrick joins TAB with over twelve years of financial sales and marketing experience. Most recently, he held the position of Vice President/Regional Sales Manager with a general industry factoring company based in California and focused on new business acquisition. Prior to that, Patrick was a Regional Sales Manager with two large payment processing corporations that specialized in the transportation industry. Patrick earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington.

"The Southeast region of the United States will continue to be a strong area of focus for TAB's business development efforts. Our goal is to create numerous opportunities for our commercial finance and working capital products and services to be offered to the many small to medium-sized businesses and firms in the region. We look forward to taking advantage of many opportunities for building new relationships and cultivating existing ones in this economically diverse area of the country. The addition of Patrick to our business development team will greatly enhance our ability to achieve these goals," stated Justin Gordon, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for TAB Bank.

TAB Bank has assets in excess of $700 million through a variety of financial products including accounts receivable financing, asset-based lending, lines of credit, equipment finance, business accounts, and treasury management services. TAB Bank provides working capital solutions to small and medium-sized commercial businesses across a wide range of industries. TAB provides these solutions in all stages of a company's business cycle no matter the economic climate.

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