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https://bgclee.org/events/ | 2022-01-23T22:22:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304309.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20220123202547-20220123232547-00347.warc.gz | 0.874925 | 271 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__160796281 | en | We had a Very Successful and Fun 1st Annual Golf Tournament!
With 120 players turning out, we had a great sold out, rain-free day, with fun on-course events, an amazing Ball Drop, wonderful prize raffle, delicious food and lots of camaraderie. And with all that, we raised over $60,000 to support the programs, and most importantly, the kids we serve every day!
We are so appreciative of all our attendees and especially our sponsors who helped us make this event such a success!
Our Title Sponsor, Lee Health; Presenting Sponsor, Sherwin Williams, Shirt Sponsor: Metromont; Food and Drink Sponsors: Sysco, Suncoast Beverage & Coca-Cola Florida; Golf Ball Sponsor: Knox Technology, Beverage Cart Sponsors: IberiaBank//First Horizon & Charlie Todd; Chipping Contest Sponsor: Wayne Wiles Floor Coverings; Longest Drive Sponsor: Steve Hall / Emma’s Hope; Hole-in-One Sponsors: Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers & Scanlon Auto Group, and our Ball Drop Sponsor: Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS:
We look forward to next year’s event. Stay tuned! | hobby |
https://cheshire.wine/newsletter/ | 2018-08-18T08:41:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221213508.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20180818075745-20180818095745-00071.warc.gz | 0.935608 | 122 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__44671461 | en | We’d love to keep you up to date with all our wine school news & events. Subscribing to our email newsletter is easy: just enter your details in the boxes below and click subscribe. We’ll send you a verification email to confirm that you’re happy for us to store and use your data to send you our email newsletter and that’s it!
Your privacy matters to us a great deal, so your details are safe with us as we absolutely won’t give your email address to anyone else. We hope to see you at wine school soon! | hobby |
https://360sleeve.com/blog/tips-to-stay-active-during-winter-after-gastric-sleeve/ | 2024-04-20T04:34:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817474.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420025340-20240420055340-00036.warc.gz | 0.938542 | 730 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__189326111 | en | Exercise is one of the key components of your post-operative gastric sleeve journey toward a healthier life; after all, the saying goes: “Your pouch can only work as hard as you do.” It can be so easy to ditch your fitness routine and hibernate once the temperature starts dropping and the days get shorter — especially if you prefer to exercise outdoors. However, staying indoors and reducing your activity levels due to the cold weather may have unintended health consequences. Exercise is good for both body and mind regardless of the time of year, but may be particularly beneficial in helping to prevent the winter blues and boost energy levels during the colder months. If you struggle to stay active during the winter, especially after gastric sleeve surgery, check out these six simple tips below!
Tip #1: Layer Up
While getting active outside during winter may not be for everyone, it’s still beneficial to aim for some level of outdoor activity — even if only for the extra fresh air and sunlight! If you do choose to exercise outdoors, it is important to layer up; layering is an effective way to stay dry and warm while exercising. Choose a moisture-wicking base layer and a wind and water-resistant top layer.
Tip #2: Stay Hydrated
Staying hydrated is important whenever you exercise, but especially once the temperature drops. During the colder months, it can be harder to detect when you are dehydrated. Because of this, it’s vital to drink water throughout your workout, even if you are not feeling thirsty. If exercising outdoors, try filling up a thermos with hot tea to drink rather than cold water.
Tip #3: Try Something New
Exercising outdoors during winter may sound appealing in theory, but actually getting out there is a different story. Winter is a great time to explore some creative and fun new ways to move your body outdoors. Trying a new activity such as skating, cross-country skiing, or snow-shoeing may prove more enjoyable for you than your standard gym session; a fun outdoor activity can really transform a workout into playtime!
Tip #4: Bring it Indoors
If exercising outdoors during the colder months does not sound enticing to you, bring your workout indoors! There are plenty of free videos available on YouTube if visiting a gym and/or trainer seem unappealing to you. Alternatively, many gyms and studios offer all sorts of fun exercise classes, some may even be offered virtually! Apps like ClassPass can be used to explore and book a wide variety of health and wellness classes ranging from yoga to barre to cycling to martial arts, allowing you to try out all sorts of fun new physical activities for the first time.
Tip #5: Mall Walking Programs
Did you know that some malls open early as part of a mall walking program? Mall-walking is one of the best and most assessable tips to stay active during winter after gastric sleeve. Bring a friend and you can even make it a social event!
Tip #6: Take the Stairs
Climbing stairs is a convenient and effective way to increase your activity levels. During winter, opt to take the stairs whenever possible, and if you have a little downtime either at home or at work, take that short period of time to climb up and down some stairs; even 5 minutes of climbing stairs is an effective workout.
Ready to start your weight loss journey? We can help. Our highly experienced Toronto gastric sleeve surgery specialists and knowledgeable care team are ready to support you — book your free consultation today. | hobby |
http://notifyquiver76mikel.fitnell.com/9250171/picking-the-right-wine-for-your-meal | 2018-10-16T02:00:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583509960.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20181016010149-20181016031649-00201.warc.gz | 0.96794 | 1,078 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__56480944 | en | Wine has made its way into our lives for centuries and there are so many things you can learn about this great tasting drink. Getting the facts right is only half the fun and learning about how to serve, taste or enjoy wine can make your night complete. The following article will focus on some great tips that will help you enjoy your next bottle of wine!
A good tip if you'd like to get more into wine is to come to your own conclusions. Everyone's a critic these days and wine is no exception. If you're just blindly following a so-called expert's advice, you'd be doing yourself a disservice. Instead, try to figure out what you like on your own.
If you want to keep wine for long periods of time, you should consider investing in a wine refrigerator. Even if you have a dry and cool basement you can use, temperature will still vary slightly from one season to the next. The wine you store will keep its flavors if it remains at the exact same temperature.
If you buy boxed wine, you can filter this into a nice glass decanter to improve the way that it looks. This is a great trick that you can use if you have to serve friends at a party or dinner. This will allow you to save money while giving off an elegant image.
When you drink a bottle of wine, make sure that you do not throw it out, even if you have a small amount left. Wine can stay good for a long period of time and you never know when you may have a craving for that type of wine in the future.
If you want your wine to taste the best, make sure the temperature is right. Red wines are best when served at 60 degrees. You should serve your red wine at 58F degrees and wait until it warms up. Wine is best at 47 degrees. Serving white wine too warm dulls the flavor.
Left over wine is wonderful for cooking. When you're down to the bottom of the bottle, do not throw it out. Instead, reseal the bottle and save it for your next meal. You can use the wine to make a sauce for pasta, flavor meat or add to your special stew recipe.
If you are venturing into trying new wines, it is better to get an experimental bottle over a whole case. Given the wide variety of wines and styles out there, single educational bottles are a great idea whenever drinking something new for the first time. If you like the taste, move up to a half-case.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/13/dining/wine-review-montepulciano-d-abruzzo.html can be a useful product to have. If you have not been able to get one, or if you do not like them because of the time involved in using them, think about getting an aerator instead. They fulfill similar functions, and they are often easier to use.
Most people enjoy pairing wine with a fancy dinner. However, it is imperative that you always choose the best tasting bottle of wine that you can afford. People often don't realize that wine can make or break the quality of the dinner. When in doubt, it's best if you don't!
If browse this site are out, engage in dialogue with the steward about the types of wine that you like, what you are willing to spend and how adventurous you are on that night. You will be surprised how close they get to the exact wine that you want at that given time.
Prior to drinking wine, allow it to breathe. Placing your wine in a lovely decanter is a great way to do this. Pour a bit of wine into the container. Have the wine sit in the open air for ten minutes. Then, sample the wine and contrast the flavors to those just out of the bottle. You may be surprised to discover the difference in flavor that occurs over such a short period of aeration.
Always smell your wine before you taste it. One reason is that it could be spoiled, which can be easily identified by smelling it, which could save you from getting sick. Additionally, you can also learn a lot about the wine from its aroma, and if you stick with this habit you will begin to identify how over time.
Go global in your wine selecting process! Previously, fine wines were considered to be exclusive to certain countries. These days, however, nearly every continent is producing a delicious wine. Limiting yourself to only France or Italy will keep you from enjoying amazing new creations from places like Australia and Brazil!
White and red wines should be served at two totally different temperatures. Reds should be served at a temperature that is 10-15 degrees warmer than white wines. One way to chill wine that's white is to put it in the fridge first and after that just let it sit for a couple of minutes. Try to get your reds to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and get your whites to 45.
Hopefully, you now understand just how much information is involved when it comes to wine. This article is by no means the end of your education, however, when you use the advice given you are well on your way towards becoming a wine connoisseur. Just remember to enjoy yourself while you learn! | hobby |
http://www.ferocioustalent.com/dj-chillz/ | 2019-10-24T03:21:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987838289.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20191024012613-20191024040113-00447.warc.gz | 0.957852 | 417 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__54801814 | en | If you haven’t yet heard of Chillz, it’s just a matter of time. She’s a fully switched on DJ and producer with a plan, which is quickly coming to fruition as she purposefully brings a fresh twist to everything she plays whether it’s on her radio show ‘ The Music Without A Pause Show’ , her ‘Afrobeats’ podcast for Radar Radio or her live sets which unify crowds into near states of nirvana. Regularly playing out at festivals like Wireless, Outlook and Boom Bap, through to streetwear fashion events like New Balance X Heidi Klum, Chillz also has residencies across London at Bootylicious and her own Weekly Friday event Riddim Nights in Croydon.
Her love for music is relentless and her passion for blending Afrobeats and Bashment with Hip Hop, RnB, Dancehall and House have led to her being nominated for three Best Female DJ Awards over the last few years. She explains, “It’s not just my love for music, it’s my passion. I eat, breathe, dream music. That is why it goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby. Music is my way of living. Music is vital to my life.”
Chillz has so naturally progressed to the studio, where she has shown to have a deft touch as producer with debut single ‘Power’ tearing through clubland earlier this year. Along with remixes or refixes for the latest bangers she enjoys putting her own twist, ensuring Armin Van Buren’s, “Don’t be a prisoner of your own style” is implored in all she does. Carving out her own genre, Chillz follows up her previous single with another dance floor ready house track with undertones of her African roots. Her new single ‘Hide It’ brings a refreshing and uplifting vocal that is guaranteed to have you singing whilst shaking a leg. | hobby |
https://www.timsmusicmethod.com/music-courses/78-home/220-how-to-choose-your-level.html?ml=1 | 2022-05-18T02:18:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662521041.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20220518021247-20220518051247-00572.warc.gz | 0.892175 | 108 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__25274235 | en | How to choose your Level?
All Tim's Tiny Tunes lessons include 4 Levels:
- Level 1: basic (beginning player)
- Level 2: medium (intermediate player)
- Level 3: advanced (advanced player)
- Level 4: masterclass (master player)
No musical experience yet? Then Level 1 may be your best choice. Not sure? Please check your Level by listening to the Tim's Tiny Tunes and playing along, so you discover your Level of playing. | hobby |
https://www.yyckillarney.com/programs | 2022-05-28T13:31:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652663016853.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220528123744-20220528153744-00756.warc.gz | 0.962875 | 267 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__203949761 | en | Calgary Killarney Artistic Swim Club offers a wide range of programs, from basic lessons for those new to the sport to national level training and competitions.
As a club we are build around a model of helping athletes and their families progress through the different levels of training with the goal of helping every athlete find their home.
Swimmers of all ages train and compete with teams from across the province. Our provincial stream athletes train an average of 3 days a week. In addition to training, provincial stream athletes perform their routines in 4 competitions a year - including a bonus out of province competition (usually British Columbia or the Praries)
Our national program is for elite athletes who are ready to make a major commitment to artistic swimming. Athletes at this level attend major competitions both locally and throughout Canada. In addition to their pool time, these athletes receive weekly training from a flex/gymnastics specialist, ballet specialist, and Olympic level strength trainer.
During the last two weeks of August, Calgary Killarney offers a series of camps/ The camps are designed for both new swimmers interested in trying out our sport and returning swimmers looking to get back into the water in advacne of teh season. | hobby |
https://ecoshasta.org/events/east-weaver-creek-field-trip-with-california-native-plant-society/ | 2018-05-23T21:08:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794865809.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20180523200115-20180523220115-00108.warc.gz | 0.881592 | 167 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__109699306 | en | East Weaver Creek Field Trip with California Native Plant Society
East Weaver Creek, Weaverville Fieldtrip
Join California Native Plant Society on this native plant fieldtrip on the East Weaver Creek Trail in the Weaverville basin. There may be bleeding hearts, spotted and scarlet fritillaries, Solomon’s seal, fairy bells, and hopefully, higher up the drainage, calypso orchid—they put on quite a show in the early spring. We may also check in on the California groundcone to see what it looks like this time of year. Bring lunch. Dogs OK on leash. Light rain OK; heavy rain cancels. Meet at the Placer Street Holiday Market parking lot near CVS at 8 am for carpooling. For more information, call John Springer at 530/917-0567. | hobby |
http://www.riverhill.org/boosters/2017-hobbits-glen-golf-outing | 2017-04-29T23:16:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123632.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00303-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.906996 | 269 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__26426411 | en | 2nd Annual River Hill Boosters Golf Outing
At Hobbit’s Glen Golf Course
April 24th, 2017 Shotgun start at 12:30pm
All-inclusive per player pricing includes: Greens fees with cart, box lunch, beverages on the course, dinner and awards. Cost: $800 per foursome (or $200 single). We will have a silent auction at dinner, if you don’t play golf, just come for dinner! There will be prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive (men and women) and lowest scores.
Day of event: Check in and driving range open at 11:00am
Box lunch and shotgun start at
Dinner and Awards following golf - 5:30pm
Please click here for online version of the Event Registration form
RHHS Boosters, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports all extracurricular activities at River Hill High School. Our most crucial mission is promoting school spirit and participation in all school activities. Please help us help your student by participating in or sponsoring our golf outing.
For more information or questions please contact: [email protected]
RHHS Boosters, Inc. is a 501 c3 non-profit and all donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law | hobby |
https://perthashtangayoga.com.au/testimonials/ | 2022-05-18T01:04:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662520936.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220517225809-20220518015809-00517.warc.gz | 0.971693 | 2,846 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__263467535 | en | I couldn’t recommend you choose this yoga teacher training more. Sarcha’s knowledge and her passion to share it is a privilege. Her quietly confident nature is something to learn from in itself and to be in her presence is to know you are in the very best hands. Team this with her humility and sense of humour and your yoga journey will be ignited. The modules are thorough and the schedule considered and accessible. The sutra and Gita teachings were/are my favourite and have taken my understanding of yoga to another level. Thank you for your mentorship Sarcha. I have learnt so much from you and have felt loved and supported the entire time.
– Stacey Mackintosh
Sarcha has a warmth and humility that makes being in her presence an absolute joy. This coupled by her immense knowledge and dedication to her own yoga practice makes for a teaching experience which not only perfects the body but enriches the soul.
– Anthony Blackburn
Sarcha has the most wonderfully compassionate and encouraging approach to teaching yoga, making it accessible to all manner of people. She is pragmatic and realistic when it comes to recognising students’ limitations, whether they be due to age, illness or injury, and this is reflected in the diversity of students in her classes and overall mix of students, class types and teachers at Yogahub in general. She recognises the value in practising different forms of yoga and as such has gathered a formidable group of teachers into the Yogahub stable. She is a brilliant practitioner in her own right, with many years training and experience under one of the most highly regarded and experienced Ashtanga teachers in Australia. If the Yogahub philosophy is carried into Sarcha’s teacher training program then it will be unique, well-informed and exciting.
– Angela Jacques
There are plenty of yoga teachers out there but few have Sarcha’s deep knowledge of yoga and her generosity of spirit. I started yoga over 12 years ago but it wasn’t until I started Mysore practice with Sarcha a few years ago that I embraced yoga and truly understood its value in my life and that of others. Sarcha’s teaching is gentle, yet she has the insight to challenge you when you need it. Sarcha has helped me understand how to work with my anatomical restrictions through myofascial release and posture modifications. Sarcha’s lifelong commitment to the eight limbs of yoga is a rare occurrence in today’s world, but I am truly thankful to her for the knowledge and wisdom she has passed on to me as my yoga teacher in the few short years I have known her.
– Lucy Sands
I had the privilege of completing my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training under Sarcha’s guidance, over the course of almost a year. The program was very comprehensive, covering much more of Yoga than just the asana, the physical postures. There was no rush, with sessions being spread out to allow absorption and practice of concepts and techniques before moving on. The full spectrum of Yoga would take more than a lifetime to master, however this course gave me a wonderful exposure to the key concepts and a solid basis on which to continue my yoga journey. Thank you, Sarcha.
– Sarah Henshaw
Thanks Sarcha for your sensitive, intuitive adjustments which come from years in the game as well as who you be, as it were. At this particular time, I can access more space and relax more deeply… that is gold.
As a student/client/customer… you listen to and addressed my particular request, beautifully so. So I would say a deeply personalised service, no matter what your experience. If you are looking to learn foundations or beginners, or you are an experienced yogi or you would like to simply dip your toe in, you can. It’s a wonderful place to feel nurtured and challenged, whatever you choose and both can be on the same day. Sarcha and her team of experienced teachers are fully present as they offer a variety of all things yoga at YogaHub. And I mean all things: Yin, Philosophy, Hatha, Sound, Ashtanga, Flow, Nidra, Mysore, Sanskrit, emanating out of Sarcha ‘s Training in classical yoga and wish to invite people to experience deep peace and joy within which is a natural by product of the daily practice of yoga. See and experience for yourself.
From a Golden Yogi who has put 10,000 hours and some into yoga practice, training, teaching and 30 years as a Registered Nurse.
– Niamh Shaw
Not only is Yogahub a beautiful, peaceful and supportive place to practice but the sense of community that Sarcha works so tirelessly to create is one of the many things that sets Yogahub apart from any other studio that I have attended. Her skill level and dedication to her practice is inspiring in itself, however it’s Sarcha’s dedication and generosity of time and spirit with her students that is truly extraordinary. Her teaching method is an equal mix of perceptiveness, compassion and firmness and her commitment to technique and individualised guidance and adjustments is clear. Sarcha has encouraged both acceptance of my body’s physical limits while equally challenging me. Under her guidance and teachings I have learnt lessons that can be taken into everyday life and seen significant growth in my physical and spiritual practice as well as my overall mindset and mental health.
– Sarah Meredith
Like many of us, I’ve had a fractious relationship with my body for much of my life. I found Sarcha and Yogahub right when I was ready to start accepting what my body can do, rather than being frustrated at what it can not. Sarcha is both gentle and uncompromising in her approach in equal measure, which has given me the confidence and motivation to keep returning to class – and working towards improving my practice. It’s no small exaggeration to say in a few short months my relationship with my body has transformed through my time with the YogaHub, not least that I am no longer a regular at the physiotherapist as many old injuries from a lifetime of competitive sport have started to resolve.
– Peta Rule
I started in Sarcha’s Mysore classes as a beginner to yoga. I could not even touch my toes and I remember feeling embarrassed at my inability to perform the basic postures and intimidated by how good everyone else in the class was. However, Sarcha made me feel so comfortable in her class, I soon forgot about what I couldn’t do and focused on what I could do. Sarcha teaches with confidence, patience and dedication. She is able to recognise each individuals level of practice and adjust the postures accordingly. It is obvious Sarcha has a passion for teaching yoga and her knowledge is fantastic. Sarcha inspires me to be better at yoga and I always look forward to practicing in such a supportive environment. Thank you Sarcha, you are simply amazing!
– Peppita Hawkins
I spent many years waiting to find a teacher to do a teacher training course. Sarcha did not disappoint. Her depth of knowledge and passion for the practise is extraordinary. Not only has the teacher training taught me a new language that I can hopefully impart to others but it has most definitely deepened my own practice. I have been able to expand my knowledge in ways that only come from a great practitioner and learnt most importantly, to extend empathy and compassion to myself and hopefully anyone whom I might have the privilege to teach. I came away from every session filled with new information to fill my own practice and knowledge to pass on to others. I highly recommend working with Sarcha if you have the opportunity.
– Sarah Mullin
Thank you for the most amazing year. This year with your teachings, guidance and encouragement I have felt very blessed. Thank you for being such a sturdy mentor. You have taught from the heart and passed on a piece for us to nourish, grow, and share.
– Tamzin Mulder
Her level of knowledge is by far the most comprehensive of any yoga teacher I have known in 20 years of doing yoga. Thank you Sarcha, you’re really amazing!
– Joanne Morup
Five years into my yoga teaching journey I was looking for a mentor and I feel so lucky to have found Sarcha. Her expert guidance over the last year has been priceless. Her ability to impart knowledge with warmth, encouragement, and not an ounce of ego is what makes Sarcha so special. It’s clear how much thought Sarcha has put into the modules in her curriculum, each one an important foundation for a well rounded yoga practitioner and teacher. With a deeper understanding of Yoga philosophy, history and hands on adjustment training, my teaching has improved markedly while being under Sarcha’s mentorship. During my mentorship I have been lucky enough to sit in on some of Sarcha’s teacher training modules and wish I had been so lucky during my own teacher training to receive that standard of teaching. The guest teachers in the program have also been great, proving how astute Sarcha has been in her selection of instructors. A great mentor leads by example, and for this reason I believe Sarcha is an excellent mentor. One only has to look at the community she has built at Yogahub to see it. Sarcha is not only one of the best in the biz, she also has an enormous heart. Thank you Sarcha!!
– Fiona Stirling
Sarcha is an extraordinary Mysore yoga teacher, and a very likeable human! She creates an atmosphere of warmth and compassion, but also directs students towards progressing their practice. It is clear Sarcha can distinguish the abilities and challenges of my body as distinct from those around me. And she is also talented at attuning and responding to fluctuations over time within our individual bodies (and minds!) I believe she can see, and feel in her hands on adjustments, subtleties that would be imperceivable to most other yoga teachers. I highly recommend Sarcha and her Yogahub studio to everyone from absolute beginners to those who already have an advanced practice. I am very grateful for your guidance this year and am looking forward to more Mysore practice under your watchful eye in 2020.
– Emma Carter
I wanted to say thank you so much for all your support while I have been at Yogahub. I have learnt so much from you and can’t believe how much you and yoga have changed me for the better – I’m sure you hear this from all your students, but it’s true! I’m so gutted and sad to be leaving. The warm, family atmosphere at Yogahub and your personal kindness and knowledge have meant so much to me.
– Tess Chik
Sarcha was my first Mysore yoga teacher when I started as a beginner yogi three years ago and remains my teacher today. When I first stepped onto the mat, I felt very vulnerable and self conscious. She recognised this and I was able to relax under her non judgemental guidance. Sarcha has a kind, intelligent, gentle yet firm teaching manner. She seems to know what I am capable of and yet gently pushes me as I negotiate my yogic path. She is holistic in her approach to adjust the practice to my capability or injury. Sarcha is an inspirational teacher and I would recommend her teaching to any yogi of any level of experience.
– Kate Webber
Sarcha is an extraordinary teacher with a wealth of knowledge and experience. She goes above and beyond to support her students, give them the tools they need to express their individuality and excel in their teaching. I am grateful to have the opportunity to learn from her!
– Irma Pelemis
When I started my Ashtanga yoga beginners’ course with Sarcha and her team in January, shoulder stands and head stands for the first time at the age of 52 were the last thing on my mind. Whilst I have a long way to go, I am wrapped with where I have progressed to so far thanks to Sarcha and Yogahub. I’ve gone from unable to reach my toes with my fingertips to palms on the ground, and so many other improvements.
There is something special about the energy in the room at Yogahub, you need to try it to appreciate it, yoga at home is no comparison. It’s like going into a time warp where 90 minutes goes by so quickly as you go about your lengthening and strengthening routine. It’s so rewarding when you feel yourself reach a new milestone in your effort to become better at the practice. Sarcha is always in the room keeping an eye on your performance, her knowledge of yoga is immeasurable. The way I see it, if there was a black belt grading for yoga, I’d say Sarcha would be a 5th Dan black belt and me, a humble yellow belt for now. My progress has been enhanced with Sarcha’s coaching and precise explanation of how to take each posture to the next level.
Prior to yoga I had issues which brought on pain in my lower back and in the rotator cuffs in my shoulders. Now I feel these issues are almost non-existent and it’s all thanks to Yoga. It’s the best form of exercise I have ever done, and my only regret is I wish I had started it when I was 20… and I’ve gained at least 20 metres in my golf drive! Thanks Sarcha.
– Dino Nicolo | hobby |
https://marysvillebmxleague.com/ | 2023-02-08T17:13:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500837.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20230208155417-20230208185417-00074.warc.gz | 0.921309 | 142 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__145970828 | en | The next Marysville BMX League “Give it-a-Try” Open House is Wednesday, August 31, from 5:30PM-7:00PM. The Open House will give your family a hands-on look at our Beginners-only League. The event and League are open to boys & girls 4-15 years of age, and their parents.
The Marysville BMX League is a Beginners-Only program that takes riders through the first steps to becoming a BMX racer, via five sessions of instruction and racing. The Fall 2022 season runs Wednesday evenings September 7-October 5, 5:30PM-8:00PM. Registration is OPEN! | hobby |
https://www.peoplesmedicineproject.com/the-garden.html | 2019-10-23T18:14:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987835748.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20191023173708-20191023201208-00190.warc.gz | 0.943607 | 159 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__67939839 | en | The People’s Medicine Garden is located in the Just Roots Community Garden. We maintain three beautiful plots filled with medicinal plants. Weekly throughout the growing season, we gather with community and client volunteers to tend the garden, harvest herbs, and make medicine. Most of the herbs are dried for teas, or made into tinctures for the clinic. Some herbs go home with volunteers.
The garden offers the opportunity to share the plants with clients and community members. We find that developing a relationship with medicinal plants fosters an empowered relationship with one’s health and healing. We believe that spending time with the plants is part of the medicine. If you are interested in joining us in the garden this season, please be in touch!
Phone: 413 - 842 - 4762 | hobby |
http://games-for-macs.freeware.filetransit.com/ | 2018-08-14T23:39:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221209650.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20180814225028-20180815005028-00561.warc.gz | 0.85991 | 1,729 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__80478037 | en | Games For Macs
Setup package for Microsoft Games for Windows LIVE. The package installs for the Microsoft Games for Windows LIVE Redistributable that enables the in-game Microsoft Games for Windows LIVE experience as well as the Microsoft Games for Windows LIVE Client that enables the out-of-game experience,...
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Casual gamers can find unlimited enjoyment at www.gamesforboysfree.com , home to hundreds of completely free games for boys. Here you can browse through a constantly growing collection of fun and addictive free games. Everything is conveniently categorized too, making it easy to find what you...
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Puzzle advertising flight simulator games for PC. The most realistic and lifelike flight simulator game ever produced!
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3 preschool games for kids in one fun educational app. Children will learn counting with numbers, the letters of the alphabet and their sounds, colors, shapes, arranging objects by size, and much more. Teach your kids the smart way (some features are only available in the premium version). This...
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Description 4th July Freedom Holiday Puzzles and Games for Kids is a jigsaw puzzle, spot the difference and memory game designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners. The Independence Day theme highlighted in each activity. Kids earn a sticker for every puzzle they put together and for spotting...
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'Babalonia Playtime Lite' is a collection of three beautiful educational games for children aged 3-6. The games are specially designed to combine entertainment and learning. They develop skills such as observation, shape and colour recognition and general problem solving. The menus are simple...
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Child's Play is an app that is literally bursting at the seams with fun games for the under fives. They will delight in tapping the screen to join in with the simple and colorful games, whether they be popping bubbles, tapping open a pinata, or launching beautiful fireworks above a storybook...
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More than 1.000 Flashcards and 14 interactive Games for your childdren. Learn Letters, Numbers, Colors, Animals, Transport Vehicles, Human body, Figures, Clothings, Nature and many more. Each flashcard is accompanied by a voice that narrates the letter and the word. (English & Spanish) This is an...
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A naughty hobbit is trying to escape! Help him get pass the woods while avoiding dangerous creatures! Hobbit Escape Adventure Extreme Run and Jump Games for Kids is the entertaining and addicting running game where you can help a hobbit escape and run while having so much fun! The wood is...
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What is Learning Games for Kids: Educational Preschool Activities with Animals? It is a lot of animal learning fun packed into one app. This app works with toddlers and preschoolers on learning their letter identification, number identification, color recognition, and shape recognition. It...
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Gnome Games is a collection of games for the GNOME desktop. There are sixteen games including card games, puzzle games, and arcade games. These games are designed to be simple but addictive five minute games for when you need a break. Regretfully we cannot be held responsible for the...
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This is a modification of the PU Arcade component with 520 normal Games and 192 working Highscore Games for and on your Site preinstalled.--> 712 Games preinstalled--> Download is 275 MBFinetuning of previewpics and description will be done in later versions. First: more games to come.
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Childsplay is a 'suite' of educational games for young children. It's written in Python and uses the SDL-libraries to make it more games-like then, for instance, gcompris. The aim is to be educational and at the same time be fun to play.
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Kernco Games offers a variety of desktop games for Windows, Mac, Linux, and some other platforms. Visit the project website for forums and more information about each of the games.
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ABC Genius makes learning letters fun simple and easy! Finally a FUN and EDUCATIONAL game to help little ones learn their ABC in to time at all. ABC Genius comes with many interactive games and activities that are great for kids of all ages. Whether you have a toddler or a kids starting...
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Meet Happlii your own personal robot for finding the BEST KIDS GAMES on the app store! Every 24 hours Happlii will give you new PERSONALIZED KIDS GAME recommendations straight to your fingertips! Finding it more and more difficult to find the COOLEST KIDS GAMES apps on the app store? With...
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https://kodehauz.com/team/kufirre | 2020-08-04T19:45:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439735882.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20200804191142-20200804221142-00015.warc.gz | 0.868179 | 268 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__148143937 | en | My name is Kufirre Immanuel Ebong.
I am an Embedded Systems Engineer and the Research Lead at KodeHauz Ltd. I have a B.Eng. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt and some certifications in Embedded C programming and Embedded Systems and Robotics from Atopet Automations Ltd., Port Harcourt. I have developed some Smart Systems such as;
- Automatic Face Recognition System for Attendance Marking using Arduino and Visual C#
- Automatic Bell System for Secondary School using Arduino and GPS
- Autonomous Guided Vehicle for Light Following using Arduino and Light Sensors
- Obstacle Avoiding Robot and Ultrasonic Sensors
- Remote Surveillance System (which can be viewed from anywhere in the world) using Raspberry Pi
- Remote-controlled Light Switch
- SMS Alert Systems using the Arduino and SIM800, etc.
I have a keen passion for solving problems. I believe that God has created us to have no limits in our imaginations, therefore every problem has a solution; so long as we engage our minds and we are patient.
I love Chess; I play the piano and Acoustic guitar; I love to make graphite portraits; I love to engage in DIY projects.
I believe in Jesus Christ. | hobby |
http://cool.uva.fi/2018/?tribe_events=easy-west | 2019-05-21T00:24:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256184.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521002106-20190521024106-00086.warc.gz | 0.860447 | 117 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__155725029 | en | - This event has passed.
April 5 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
A countryband with storytelling in focus
Bengt Huhta, vocals
Janne Granlund, vocals & acoustic guitars
Pekka Viitala, lead guitar, pedal steel guitar & harmony vocals
Johan Emet, lead guitar
Christian Lunabba, drums
Börje Nylund, bass guitar
Admission: Tickets at the door: 10 € (norm), 6 € (stud/pens), members free. No cloakroom fee. | hobby |
https://amerks.com/article/AMERKS,%20PYH%20ANNOUNCE%20LAUNCH%20OF%20JUNIOR%20AMERKS%20ORGANIZATION | 2020-07-08T09:48:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655896932.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20200708093606-20200708123606-00049.warc.gz | 0.948091 | 597 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__103738081 | en | The Rochester Americans, in conjunction with Perinton Youth Hockey (PYH), announced today the formation of the Rochester Junior Americans youth hockey organization.
Set to begin play in the 2020-21 season, all youth hockey programming offered under the current PYH organization will play under the Jr. Amerks brand. The Rochester Jr. Amerks will offer an enhanced level of competition for local players ages six to 18. The organization will house its operations at the Rochester Ice Center, located at 80 Lyndon Road in Fairport.
“We’re incredibly excited to partner with Perinton Youth Hockey and launch the new Jr. Amerks program next season,” said Amerks Vice President of Business Operations Rob Minter. “This is a tremendous opportunity not only for us to aid in the efforts of introducing the game of hockey to a wider audience but allows us as an organization to deepen our footprint in the local youth hockey community. We look forward to working together with Perinton Youth Hockey on growing the game under the Amerks brand.”
“The Amerks have a rich and meaningful history here in Rochester, and we’re proud to join the tradition,” said Robyn MacBride, president of Perinton Youth Hockey. “Our organizations are like-minded, both dedicated to the development of our players while focused on making hockey a fun and memorable experience for everyone whether they’re on the ice or in the stands. Next season is a great new beginning for our organization, and we can’t wait for what’s to come.”
PYH is the only local youth hockey organization recognized by The Rochester Americans and Rochester Hockey LLC to use the Jr. Americans and Rochester Americans trademarks.
About Perinton Youth Hockey
Founded in 1989, Perinton Youth Hockey (PYH) is the second-largest youth hockey organization in New York state. A tier I organization, PYH players compete at the highest level of youth hockey. PYH fields teams for all ages at all skill levels, including AAA, AA, and house teams. PYH is committed to growing the sport of hockey while encouraging a safe and fun learning experience for players in order to instill a lifelong love of the sport.
About the Rochester American
Owned and operated by Pegula Sports and Entertainment, the Rochester Americans are the second-oldest franchise in the American Hockey League with a rich history that dates back over six decades. Currently in their 64th season, the Amerks, as they’re affectionately known, have captured six Calder Cup championships since the team’s inception in 1956 and the organization also has the distinction of serving as the top developmental team for the National Hockey League’s Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres and Amerks are presently in their 38th season as working partners, which marks the longest active affiliation between an NHL club and its AHL counterpart. | hobby |
https://www.fairwindssailinggreece.com/asa.php | 2023-02-06T18:28:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500357.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20230206181343-20230206211343-00411.warc.gz | 0.964595 | 386 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__247646461 | en | The American Sailing Association was founded in 1983 with a simply stated mission: to teach people to sail safely and confidently. To achieve that goal, the ASA set out to establish standards against which to measure a sailor’s level of knowledge and skill, the first such unified standards in the U.S. to apply to sailors in keelboats.
After studying programs offered in other countries, the founders of the ASA selected the Canadian yachting association’s (CYA) “learn to Cruise” program and licensed it for use in the U.S. With this strong heritage behind it, the ASA has continually improved and expanded its educational system by drawing on valuable input from the ASA school network.
Today, the ASA is an association of sailing schools, charter companies, professional sailing instructors, and sailors, with over 300 affiliated sailing schools located throughout the U.S., as well as in Europe, Japan, Central America, Taiwan, China, and other far eastern countries. These accredited schools offer ASA certification to individuals who meet the requirements for a given level. To date ASA schools have certified nearly half a million sailors!
The ASA system has eight primary levels of student certification from Basic Keelboat all the way to Offshore Passagemaking. Whether your goal is to skipper a bareboat charter in the Caribbean or to crew confidently on a short weekend sail, the ASA’s sailing-education system will guide you as you learn the theory behind sailing, practice the skills needed to handle a sailboat, and build the foundation of knowledge that will enable you to navigate a vessel safely and within the law.
By establishing national standards for sailing education, the ASA has provided a way for more people to take part in the sport safely, with the proper training and respect for their responsibilities as boaters, ensuring that sailing will be safer, smarter, and more fun for everybody. | hobby |
http://www.greatplainspva.org/site/ | 2019-05-25T09:07:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257939.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20190525084658-20190525110658-00412.warc.gz | 0.895863 | 129 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__99602217 | en | Registration is open for our 17th Annual Tee Off & Support Wheelchair Sports Golf Tournament! It will be held on June 2, 2019 at Tiburon Golf Club in Omaha. The event includes 18 holes of golf, lunch following, pin prizes, multiple flight prizes, raffles, a silent and live auction, and more! Registration is $100/golfer and you can register online by clicking here. If you have questions, please contact Amanda at [email protected] or 402-398-1422. For more information on our golf tournament, please visit our Golf page under the Fundraising tab. | hobby |
https://av-at.com/lavender-40-42/ | 2023-12-05T23:02:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100568.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205204654-20231205234654-00121.warc.gz | 0.949087 | 118 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__114199126 | en | Lavender 40/42 is not for Therapeutic use. It is primarily used for Soap, candle making, perfume and fragrance. It is a standardized oil using linalool and Linalyl acetate so that the aroma is the same lot to lot.
Great service, the delivery was so fast. The lavender 40/42 was amazing for my soap. Will purchase more from this vendor. Thank you
This is exactly what I was looking for ! I love love love lavender and I loVe this essential oil. Perfect for mu personal aromatherapy needs | hobby |
http://trade-secret.co.za/living/workbench-with-metal-clamp/ | 2018-09-22T07:40:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267158205.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20180922064457-20180922084857-00551.warc.gz | 0.967722 | 138 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__135872455 | en | This small workbench is made of reclaimed pine and has a large antique, metal clamp attached to the left hand side.
The large groove at the back is made to hold any tools or stationary you need, and prevents them from rolling off of the table surface. It also has three long drawers for storage.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT – This item is arriving mid November 2018
Pay in full by 30th September and receive a 15% discount
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Stay up to date and in the know regarding all new arrivals, incoming stock and promotions: go ahead and sign up for our newsletter by clicking HERE. | hobby |
https://chantalheijnen.com/announcement-ghost-republic-somaliland-book/ | 2024-02-26T02:12:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474649.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225234904-20240226024904-00394.warc.gz | 0.871316 | 239 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__46506316 | en | Finally it’s here! November 1 marks the publication of my first photo book, Ghost Republic Somaliland: democracy against all odds. This remarkable book is the result of my personal travels through Somaliland, a budding democracy within the failed state of Somalia. The publication celebrates the Somalilanders who have been building their nation in the wake of the horrors and atrocities of a dictatorship, and in spite of a complete lack of international recognition. For this project I collaborated with Somaliland newspaper Jamhuuriya, who published my photographs from December 10, 2010 through February 21, 2011. Alongside my photographs this first, limited deluxe edition of 80 hand numbered copies protected by an exclusive linen slipcover also holds the 21 original Jamhuuriya publications.
size: 11 x 17 inch
pages: 132 pages full color, including 21 Jamhuuriya pages
binding: hardcover in an exclusive linen slipcover
writer Carlijn Urlings, Smiling Coyote
designer SIM.ONE graphic design
printer: Lecturis BV
Books are being made at ProQu/Distelkamp binder in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. | hobby |
https://acgemlab.ca/gem-mountain-public-sapphire-dig-in-rock-creek-area/ | 2022-05-26T07:49:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662604495.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20220526065603-20220526095603-00208.warc.gz | 0.956251 | 1,008 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__6642808 | en | Day 2: Gem Mountain Public Dig Site in the Rock Creek Area
Located off the beaten track approximately two hours outside the capital city of Helena, you will find this gem of a place (pun intended). The famous Rock Creek sapphire mining area located near the town of Philipsburg, MT and has a lot to offer gem enthusiasts.
The Rock Creek area is home to the Potentate Mine. For more information about Potentate’s commercial mine CLICK HERE to read the full article from the Gemological Institute of America. Accessible the public for a fee, the Rock Creek area is also home to the famous Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine. The public dig site welcomes people from all over to try their hand at sapphire mining.
When the world is not in a global pandemic, visitors can reserve their spot online in advance. Directions are provided to find this secluded location near Mount Emerine. Following a paved road towards the mine site, I was delighted by the mountain vistas surrounding the mine. The Gem Mountain sign was a welcome site after travelling along the unfamiliar road.
The dig site is set up with tables and canopies. The main building has lots of jewellery items for sale. All the tools necessary for the dig are provided. Visitors must dress appropriately. Weather can change quickly in the mountain area, so be prepared. For safety reasons, visitors do not have access to the actual sapphire mine. However, dump truck loads of sapphire bearing gravel are brought to the public dig area. The gravel has also been sifted to remove large rocks making it easier to wash the gravel.
Once registered, I picked a bucket of gravel and was shown by staff how to properly wash and sift the gravel. The staff, of course, made the process look easy. I however, have a lot of practicing to do to get the technique just right. Regardless of my skills, or the lack there of, the entire process was a lot of fun.
After dumping some of the sapphire bearing gravel into a tray with a fine mesh bottom, “miners” are brought over to the water trough for washing. While holding the tray in the water, miners must shake the tray back and forth from side to side, rotate 90 degrees, and then repeat. The washing process utilizes sapphire’s higher specific gravity compared to the surrounding rock. If done properly, the sapphires will be concentrated in the centre when the tray is flipped upside down on the sorting table. This makes the sorting process much easier. If done improperly, sapphires will be scattered throughout the tray requiring more sorting time.
The most exhilarating step comes when you get to pick through the sapphire rough in your tray. I can truly understand the excitement that brought so many prospectors to this area in the hopes of making it rich. With each gem carefully added to the collection bottle, comes the pride of uncovering one of mother nature’s precious gifts.
Meeting the other miners revealed many that come back on a regular basis. Proud to show off their jewellery, I was amazed at the elegant designs that had been created using sapphires found at Gem Mountain. The staff were gems also. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and always available to help with washing and sorting.
After sifting through all of the gravel, I was invited inside to have the rough sapphires sorted. The material was sorted by size and the quality. Pieces that had potential for heat treating and faceting were separated out. Most sapphires from the Rock Creek area require heat treating to induce a more vivid colour. The majority of stones found were light greenish blue. Pink stones are found on occasion in the area, but in small sizes. Gem Mountain operates one of the only heating furnaces in the United States. Stones are then sent to their cutting facility in Sri Lanka. Larger stones can be faceted in Montana. Should you choose to have your stones heat treated and faceted, the process takes approximately three to four months. The prices are reasonable and vary based on the number of stones being submitted.
On your way back, be sure to stop in the town of Philipsburg. There are several unique business and buildings in the town. Gem Mountain provides an indoor year round sapphire mining experience there. Be sure to check out the loose stones and finished jewellery for sale. You are bound to find inspiration for how to display the sapphires that you just mined.
To see the transformation of rough sapphire into a faceted gem, CLICK HERE! Thank you to the staff of Gem Mountain for a wonderful experience. I hope to visit again when regular travel resumes.
Written By: Alanna Campbell September 10, 2020
Opinions and experiences are my own. I am not affiliated with anyone described in this article. Photos are credited to @acgemlab | hobby |
http://sanjosebahai.org/event/august-game-night/ | 2020-02-18T06:19:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875143635.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20200218055414-20200218085414-00251.warc.gz | 0.730915 | 112 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__24150354 | en | Next Game Night is in March!
March 27 @ 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Come and play in 2020!
Board games to card games, chess to Parcheesi. Bring your favorite games, your favorite snacks and, of course, bring your friends.
Festivities begin in the social hall at the San Jose Bahá’í Center at 6:00 pm.
- San Jose Bahá’í Center
945 Willow Street
San Jose, CA 95125 United States
- Bahá’ís of San Jose | hobby |
https://www.kodexhub.com/post/adobe-photoshop-cc-2024-for-macos | 2024-04-14T01:46:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816863.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414002233-20240414032233-00820.warc.gz | 0.873336 | 1,358 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__66500210 | en | Unleash Your Creative Potential with Adobe Photoshop CC 2024 for MacOS
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http://belizeatolldivers.com/whitesands.html | 2020-12-01T07:44:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141672314.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20201201074047-20201201104047-00028.warc.gz | 0.881237 | 257 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__212516612 | en | White Sands Dive Shop is a full service 5 Star PADI Dive Shop specializing in daily diving, SCUBA instruction and snorkeling for San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize.
Our local Diving and Snorkeling scheduled departures are 9:00, White Sands Dive Shop will pick you up at the dock of your hotel. Visit Our Daily News Blog
White Sands Dive Shop is a PADI International Resort Association member and is licensed By The Belize Tourism Board.
Elearning blog http://e-learntodive.blogspot.com/
White Sands Dive Shop welcomes you to Belize diving and our Barrier Reef. We are located on the island of Ambergris Caye in a small town named San Pedro on the beach next-door to a lovely resort called Las Terrazas. This tropical paradise is a safe tranquil town, overlooking the largest barrier reef in this hemisphere and is only a 15-minute flight from the Belize International Airport. Belize is a world-class scuba diving destination with abundant marine life and healthy corals. When you’re not diving with sharks, turtles, rays and eels you can explore ancient Mayan ruins, visit rainforests, hike or go cave tubing. | hobby |
http://brownwoodchamber.org/index.php/chamber-news/298-2017-corks-caps | 2017-07-22T02:39:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549423842.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20170722022441-20170722042441-00592.warc.gz | 0.92295 | 257 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__40446666 | en | The 3rd Annual Corks and Caps event is set for Saturday, October 7th from 6 PM - 11 PM in the Depot Plaza in Brownwood.
Corks and Caps will feature tastings of beer and wine from breweries and wineries from across the country. A variety of food trucks will also be on hand offering food and desserts for purchase. A cigar area will be a featured component during this event hosted by The Leaf from Abilene. Attendees can relax and enjoy these great tastes with live music.
Tickets for the event will cost $25 each which will include 10 samples of the beer and wine. Non-sample tickets for the concert only will be $10 each. Attendees must be 21 or older to purchase tasting tickets. The first 600 tasters who arrive will get their choice of a Corks and Caps commemorative wine glass or a beer pilsner glass.
For more information, call the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce at 325-646-9535.
2017 CORKS & CAPS SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING
Bruner Auto Group
Lee Hoffpauir Chevrolet Buick
Those interested in sponsoring or purchasing a reserved table, call the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce at 325-646-9535. | hobby |
https://ethicalvanity.wordpress.com/2018/07/08/rebranding/ | 2023-02-01T16:19:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499946.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20230201144459-20230201174459-00064.warc.gz | 0.97024 | 718 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__12637664 | en | Hello! I hope you’ve found me well…
Welcome to my new blog. I’ve been planning on rebranding for quite some time now, and I’ve finally bit the bullet and went for it. My previous blog, ChewyCheesecake, was cute, but I created it when I was fifteen and feel I’ve outgrown it at this stage. Plus, the name was just a tad dodgy. Not only did I keep getting tagged in people’s Instagram pictures of cheesecake, but any google searches I did to check my visibility only returned baking-related results. Which would be great if I ran a baking blog, but I don’t.
The idea of rebranding frightened me for a while, as I felt that everything I had built up for my own brand and business would be destroyed. Yet I knew that if I didn’t I would become stagnant, not progressing anywhere because I didn’t have a blog name that had proper connotations with my niche. It was one awkward conversation in the post office that finally pushed me to make a move in another direction. I had been sent a pair of shoes for collaboration purposes, and they had printed my Instagram handle on the address. I honestly didn’t know how to explain it, and I guess in that moment I realised I really needed to move on from the childish inconsistent hobby to something a bit more serious. Once things leave the internet and join you in real life, they don’t sound cute anymore – just a bit weird!
So, that’s what I’ve done. Thankfully, this time around, I’ve learned from my previous mistakes. I’m grateful to feel a little bit more knowledgeable about what’s ahead and what it takes to grow a blog and a following. I’m also much more enthusiastic; I had lost my motivation to write new posts on a blog with such a daft name (I’m starting this site with some honesty here!) and wasn’t updating my Instagram much either. I want to change that. I’ve got my own domain name this time, as well as a personalised logo created by the fantastic Stefan Kezmic, who’s designs you can find here. I feel much more professional!
I sat and thought about the name a bit more, too, and decided that Ethical Vanity had a nice ring. Ethical because I’m cruelty-free, and I try my best to make the right choices as a consumer regarding both politics and the environment. I felt that Vanity relates to both beauty and fashion, whether you read it to be a dressing table or a negative personality trait. I’m not sure which definition the word had when it popped into my head, but I’m hoping it wasn’t the latter!
As well as that, I’m so thankful to have my loyal Instagram followers. You’ve stuck by me in my times of inactivity and inconsistency, and I appreciate it hugely. I feel like Instagram was the only thing I got right last time. I really want to put out better content and much more regular updates for the people who have supported me from the get-go.
Here’s to new beginnings! As always, your ideas and suggestions are very welcome. I hope you choose to stick around and see what I have in store. | hobby |
https://splitzgymclub.co.uk/squads-comps/acrobatics-squad/95-honiton-invitational-2018-write-up.html | 2019-07-18T18:11:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525699.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20190718170249-20190718192249-00296.warc.gz | 0.89959 | 357 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__179236230 | en | Splitz Gymnastics Club entered the Honiton Invitational competition on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September. Firstly, we’d like to thank our wonderful coaches for their dedication and support to the gymnasts. We’d like to thank our fabulous Acrobatics judge Michelle for coming in and judging during training and judging at the competition on Saturday.
And finally, a massive thank you to our amazing parents for their support and commitment to the club and to the gymnasts. We had a great weekend, we had 3 of our Acro groups here at the competition.
Here’s the results:
Lauren & Marley: GOLD - Novice 1
Teona & Tarli: SILVER - Novice 3
Daisy & Millie: SILVER - (Highest grade in Novice) - Novice 4
Holly & Emee: 4th place - (Emee’s first ever competition, and Holly’s first Acro competition) - Novice 1
Owen & Sam: SILVER - Grade 1
Izzy & Roxxi: GOLD - 11-16
Archie & Maddie: GOLD - Grade 4 - Score 25.60, their highest score to date!
We’d like to congratulate our medal winners on their success and all their hard work. But also, a huge well done to:
Isabelle, Leah & Summer - G4
Mia, Amelia & Bella - G4
Chloe, Abigail & Emma - G3
Caitlyn, Elana & Roxanne - G3
Chloe & Emma - G3
Chloe & Enya - G3
Jess & Lexi - G1 | hobby |
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http://www.hf.emperorshammer.org/HFFM/activities.html | 2021-03-07T07:55:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178376206.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20210307074942-20210307104942-00498.warc.gz | 0.93596 | 571 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__71929267 | en | The Hammer's Fist is a group
focused on the life of a Stormtrooper, which is a foot soldier in the Imperial
military. The Hammer's Fist in particular is a group of highly elite troopers
fighting in the name of the Emperor's Hammer Strike Fleet. This means our
primary activity involves the "first person shooters" and roleplaying.
The Hammer's Fist was created for the FPS game genre. At its birth, there were
many who wanted to join the Emperor's Hammer but did not own or have interest in
flight sims or the TIE Fighter game. Today, the Hammer's Fist supports several games
set in the Star Wars universe and involving ground combat.
Currently the Hammer's Fist supports the following games:
- Star Wars: Battlefront
- Star Wars: Battlefront II
- Star Wars Battlefront (aka Battlefront 3)
- Battlefront Base Command
- Star Wars: Republic Commando
- Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
- Team Fortress 2
- Star Wars: Empire at War (both with and without the Forces of Corruption expansion)
- Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
- Star Wars: Commander
- Star Wars: Uprising
- Star Wars: the Old Republic
Roleplaying and Fiction
The Hammer's Fist also has a strong following of members who roleplay as
Stomtroopers in the Star Wars universe. This can be accomplished through email
or message board run ons and individual fiction.
Graphics and other Artistic Endeavors
Creating original HF-oriented graphics is always a way to contribute to the
Legion. It does not matter if you think you are the worst artist in the world,
there is never enough art in the Legion. We want you!
Operations and Competitions
All of the above activities can be done as individual efforts at any time.
Don't wait for some "official" event to come along to be active! When official
events do come along, it is always a big event. Official events fall into two
categories: Operations and Competitions.
Operations are the Big Events. They are always Legion-wide and frequently have
many different activities to encourage everyone to participate. Because they are
so complex, they involve many man-hours of preparation and do not occur more
than once every few months. Operations are always run out of the Commander of
Competitions are more local events. They are usually at the battalion level
or below, pitting company against company or detachment against detachment.
Inter-fire team competitions can settle who is the best team in a detachment.
Competitions may be run by anyone and only require approval by the Commander of
Operations so they know what is happening in the Legion. | hobby |
https://deliberatepickle.com/three-essential-knives/ | 2024-02-21T05:56:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473370.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221034447-20240221064447-00330.warc.gz | 0.959661 | 836 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__61854576 | en | Three Essential Knives
Understanding knives, especially the chef knife, could be the most crucial factor in becoming comfortable with food preparation. It is just as important as the novice musician choosing their first real instrument or the Little Leaguer choosing their own first personal bat. When I watch someone use the wrong knife for their food preparation, I can see why they’ve become frustrated in the kitchen.
With these three essential knives on hand, you will be able to chop veggies, cut fruit, slice bread, and complete basic prep like butterflying a chicken breast or pork chop (a future topic).
- A serrated knife, with its blade that is jagged with serrations, is often called a bread knife because that has become its principal use. It is also useful for cutting hard foods such as hard cheeses, such as Parmesan or aged cheeses or for slicing soft whole tomatoes. A good serrated knife is long and is serrated on both sides of the cutting edge.
- A paring knife is a short utility knife that will become the second most useful tool to prepare food. You will use it when you are holding the item you need to cut, in your hand, instead of cutting on the cutting board such as carving the core out of a fresh tomato, or carving around the skin of a whole orange.
- A chef knife or French knife is your versatile, virtually all purpose knife. It is worth investing in a decent chef knife. They can vary widely in price so you decide where to start. This is a time when a well-stocked kitchen store or housewares section of a department store will be useful.
A chef knife with a blade of 8-9 inches long is a good starting point. It becomes such a versatile knife because the blade is both long and wide. A long blade helps reduce the amount of awkward wrist bending. The wide blade makes it easier to produce straight parallel cuts. A wide blade allows for clearance between the fingers holding the knife and the cutting board because your knuckles don’t knock onto the cutting board.
It is important to test drive a chef knife before buying it. You won’t be able to take an onion or a carrot to the store but you will be able to make sure it fits properly into your hand and not feel too heavy. Hold it loosely in your hand, like you are shaking someone’s hand. It should tilt just slightly forward. Your knife needs will evolve as your cooking skills improve and will depend on the routes you take with ingredients. The better your skills become, the more you may find a need for a longer, thinner blade to provide more precision.
A word about knife sharpening: leave it to the experts, for now. When I have taught cooking classes, students often ask me how often to sharpen knives. It certainly depends on how often the knife is being used. For those of us who have used a knife for eight hours or more a day in a professional kitchen, the answer is every day or several times a day. But when we are preparing food for one, it could be once a month or less or more.
Keep in mind that you are more likely to injure yourself with a dull knife than a sharp knife because you will be forcing the knife. If can feel the muscles in your forearm tighten, you are putting too much pressure on your knife and time for a sharpening. When you shop at a grocery store that has a full service meat and seafood counter or are fortunate enough to live close to a specialty meat or fish market, they will most often sharpen knives for customers. If they don’t have a sign posted that says they sharpen knives, ask them. They want customers who have good knives at home who will purchase the delicious items in their displays.
I will refer to these three basic knives often in future posts and will explain technique. Having the right tool for the job is a crucial, confidence building start for enjoyable food preparation. Your chef knife will be your prime ally in the craft side of the craft and finesse of eating solo. | hobby |
https://www.legrandjardindelisabeth.com/site/?lang=en | 2024-04-22T09:07:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818105.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422082202-20240422112202-00138.warc.gz | 0.946537 | 282 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__103162009 | en | Located just south of Luberon in the picturesque village of Lauris, Le Grand Jardin is a place to come for inspiration, experimentation exchange, or if you simply need a break.
Twenty years ago, when the gates opened in front of me for the first time and I discovered this magnificent house and garden, I could not help falling in love immediately.
Recently, the house, the former pottery workshop, show room and what used to be a pool house have been renovated with ecological materials in order to optimise the consumption of energy, and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The expertise of local craftsmen and the personal touch of a few artists from the village have contributed greatly to the success of the project.
My team and I organise various activities; when staying with us you will, for example, be able to take part in our cookery workshops or pottery classes.
In the autumn of 2014, we initiated a new project on a part of the grounds; the creation of a collective orchard, planted according to the principles of permaculture. The aim of this initiative was to transform what used to be a decorative garden into a feeder forest.
Open and free workshops are regularly organised, during which you can learn more about the project and the practice of permaculture.
I am looking forward to sharing the experience of my magical home with you! | hobby |
https://escueladeshibari.es/yagami-ryu/workshop | 2023-06-09T12:17:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224656675.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609100535-20230609130535-00581.warc.gz | 0.949246 | 608 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__155936857 | en | Each day, we will offer one class. While they are designed to be taken as an orderly sequence, they are also independent of each other. This means that you have the option to sign up for one, two, or all three classes.
It's important to note that each class builds upon the concepts and techniques covered in the previous ones. For this reason, we strongly advise against signing up for the third class without prior knowledge, as it would be necessary to fully understand the lesson.
Please note that this workshop is conducted in both Spanish and English.
Sekibaku is a unique style that utilizes its own techniques and methods, which differ from those taught in other schools.
The objective of the first day is to create a "tabula rasa" and establish a common starting point for all students by introducing fundamental concepts.
Therefore, this class is highly recommended for anyone who is new to this style, regardless of whether they are beginners or experienced practitioners.
On the second day, we will dive into the technical fundamentals of Sekibaku, examining their underlying principles and developing the necessary skills to apply them effectively.
To participate in this class, it is required that you have completed the previous class (初級) or possess basic shibari knowledge and skills.
On the final day, we will focus on applying the techniques covered in the previous sessions.
Students who have completed the online Sekibaku course are eligible to sign up directly for this class and will receive an additional discount.
Refunds will only be considered if requested before June 15th and the vacant spot is filled at the price set at that time. If both conditions are met, the amount of the reservation will be refunded, minus a 20% processing fee. The refund will be issued through the same payment method used by the customer for the reservation.
Although we do not offer accommodation at the dojo, we are happy to assist you with planning and organizing your trip. Please feel free to contact us if you need any help.
Asturias has flight connections to major European cities, such as Lisbon, Milan, Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Dublin, London, and Paris. It is also easy to find affordable accommodation for under €100.
We will do everything we can to make your travel and stay as comfortable and stress-free as possible. | hobby |
https://www.layla.care/layla-team/dr-connie-wong | 2023-09-23T05:21:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506479.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923030601-20230923060601-00699.warc.gz | 0.943973 | 125 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__86250526 | en | Hi! I’m Dr. Connie Wong and I’m a registered psychologist. I have 22 years of clinical experience - working in hospitals, universities, and private practice. I did my Bachelors degree at the University of Waterloo, and two Masters degrees and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. I bring a compassionate, knowledgeable approach to the assessment process. In doing assessments, I have a particular interest in ADHD, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. In my leisure time, I love reading, playing board games, going to restaurants, and traveling. I look forward to speaking with you! | hobby |
https://www.islandtimekeywest.com/ | 2023-12-11T05:48:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679103558.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211045204-20231211075204-00271.warc.gz | 0.906503 | 618 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__309829981 | en | CALL US TO CREATE YOUR PERSONALIZED ITINERARY OUT ON THE WATER!
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Island Time Charters offers snorkeling & scuba, sunset sails and dolphin tours. A few miles south of Key West lies the third largest barrier reef in the world; to the West, multiple, shallow, life-filled patch reefs can be found, as well as beautiful sponge beds. You will see soft coral reefs frequented by migrating rays, dolphin, as well as a shipwreck shallow enough to snorkel. No matter what your particular interest, you will see something great!
Lobstering is done in three to eight feet of water and this wonderful sport can be enjoyed by anyone, and the best part is… not only will you get to see some of the best reefs in Key West, but you’ll catch dinner at the same time! Our captains will take you to the “less traveled” reefs that are rarely seen by others and seldom fished. Not only will you leave with lobster caught with your own hands, you will have developed a love for a new sport.
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http://cyclecouture.ca/2020/01/24/3-best-bicycle-repair-shops-in-toronto | 2022-01-28T19:24:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320306335.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20220128182552-20220128212552-00675.warc.gz | 0.963102 | 516 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__221682502 | en | People are biking now more than ever, and the people of Toronto have developed a great cycling community that needs to be serviced. Unless you haven’t been using your bicycle that often, you know the burning need of relying on a trustworthy repair shop.
Keep reading if you are in the Toronto area and you want to know about the best repair shops in town.
Pedalinx Bike Shop
Besides providing high-end knowledgeable technicians who will attend your concerns, you will find all kinds of bike-related items. They feature aggressive discounts on their merchandise like 25% off on tires and up to 50% on selected helmets. Also, if you need an emergency repair, you just have to call them.
Pedalinx is known for going the extra mile to assure the happiness and satisfaction of their customers. While most shops won’t bother to answer the phone in the middle of the night, Pedalinx personal will be there for you when you need them the most.
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It doesn’t matter if you need a small repair on your bike, accessories, or even a new bike because you can find it all at Toronto Bike Repair. They offer a vast range of high-quality parts for you to use on your bike and refurbished parts if you need to stick to a budget.
The shop is somewhat small, but the layout resembles a long hallway, hence if you keep walking to the back of the shop, you’ll find everything that you need. The customer service is phenomenal, as the people working there know what they are doing, are respectful, and honest about your bike’s issues.
This shop was established in the market back in 2013, but it has been in the business of serving the biking community for over 26 years. They feature parts, accessories, and repairs for all kinds of bikes like fixie, road, commuter hybrid, cruiser, fat bike, and mountain.
Also, Velotique offers great promotions on their items and repairs, if you buy one new bicycle, then you are entitled to a free tune-up. Their highly qualified team is ready to listen to your concerns and provide affordable solutions.
Besides selling bike parts and accessories, they also have merchandise for cross-country skis and roller skis.
We know the hassle of not finding the proper repair shop for our bikes, as most shops want to overcharge you or simply don’t know what they are doing. What is your favourite repair shop in Toronto? | hobby |
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Time & Location
Mar 15, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Ave, Bayside, NY 11359, USA
About The Event
Time: 7:00 PM–7:30 PM: Member Business Meeting with the Election of Officers and Trustees;
7:30 PM–10:00 PM: General Meeting with Food and Live Entertainment
Cost: Free for BHS members
Bayside Historical Society celebrates Irish Cultural heritage during our Annual Membership Meeting. This members-only event will feature the Installation Ceremony of newly elected BHS Officers and Trustees, as well as Volunteer Recognition. Afterwards, we’ll gather in the ballroom for Irish music & refreshments to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy delectable corned beef sliders, homemade Irish soda bread, and Irish coffee while being entertained by the Ciara Greene School of Irish Step Dancing and Celtic guitarist & singer John Walsh. New York-born John Walsh performs solo and with the bands Jameson's Revenge, The Guilty Losers, and Quartertown, along with traditional Irish musicians such as Paddy Keenan, Brian Conway and many others. Along with performing and recording music, John runs the music center Noreside Music in Yonkers, NY, which offers music lessons, music healing and therapy, music and video recording, and more.
This is an exclusive member event. Not a member? There's still time. Don't miss this great evening. Join BHS today! | hobby |
https://www.timeo.co.uk/go-outdoors-opening-times/go-outdoors-kidderminster/ | 2021-10-16T09:11:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323584554.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20211016074500-20211016104500-00612.warc.gz | 0.93077 | 159 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__47685650 | en | Opening times for GO Outdoors in Kidderminster
Kidderminster is a shop belonging to GO Outdoors group. It is open on: Monday 9:00am - 8:00pm, Tuesday 9:00am - 8:00pm, Wednesday 9:00am - 8:00pm, Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm, Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm. At weekends its opening hours are: on Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm, on Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm. This store's address is: 1 Frederick Road, Hoo Farm, Worcester Road, Kidderminster, DY11 7RA. In order to contact the customer service directly please dial the number 0344 3876845. | hobby |
https://www.perfectly-pieced.com/quilts/T-Shirt_Quilts | 2023-09-22T22:54:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506423.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922202444-20230922232444-00141.warc.gz | 0.932581 | 1,035 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__94721257 | en | Recently had a "rush" item that I needed quilted.
T-Shirt Quilts are a wonderful way to use T-Shirts that have great memories that are sitting in a drawer and turn them into a wonderful usable quilt that provides daily interaction with the great memories that these shirts represent.
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Each T-shirt quilt we create is a testament to the memories it represents. As time passes, and new chapters are written, your quilt will serve as a tangible reminder of the experiences that have shaped you. It becomes a tangible piece of your personal history, preserving those precious moments that deserve to be treasured forever.
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Are you ready to transform your collection of T-shirts into a masterpiece? Whether you're a runner, a sports enthusiast, or simply someone who cherishes their memories, Perfectly Pieced is here to bring your vision to life. Our exceptional craftsmanship, unparalleled attention to detail, and commitment to quality ensure that your T-shirt quilt will become a cherished keepsake for years to come.
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What sets our T-Shirt Quilts apart?
- Quality is the most important thing for Perfectly Pieced
- We use 100% quilter's quality cotton fabrics for all sashing, borders and backing fabrics.
- All t-shirts are backed with a light-weight woven fusible 100% cotton interfacing to help stabilize the t-shirt fabric.
- All quilts are professionally machine quilted on a professional APQS Millennium Machine.
- All quilts are quilted for durability. NOT hand-tied.
- We only use the highest quality HOBBS batting.
- Prices are all inclusive to ensure that you always get the best quality and no surprises price for YOUR treasured heirloom. | hobby |
http://damassimo.it/eng/scalata-al-cratere-dello-stromboli.html | 2018-10-16T10:22:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583510749.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20181016093012-20181016114512-00062.warc.gz | 0.914802 | 293 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__105601057 | en | We are enthusiastic promoters of the climb to the craters of the volcano Stromboli, which we believe to be the most thrilling excursion the archipelago has to offer. Indeed, we are exclusive agents for the "Guide Vulcanologiche MAGMATREK",
guides who speak foreign languages.
On leaving Lipari we set a course for the little island of Panarea, where we visit the magnificent bay of Cala Junco before stopping for a brief stay at the attractive and characteristic village.
Setting off again we sail past the islets, stopping to observe a curious phenomenon - a bubbling sea! After disembarking at the island of Stromboli, we accompany you to our guides' meeting point.
A climb of about 3 hours will bring you to the summit where you will wait to see the spectacular eruptions. The descent takes about 2 hours, after which we will set off on the return journey to Lipari.
For the ascent of Stromboli the following equipment and/or clothing is required: walking boots, torch with spare battery, at least one spare t-shirt, a sweat-shirt, an anorak, at least one litre of water per person, and a picnic supper. The equipment may be hired. Advance booking is advisable.
N.B. All our excursions are in boats that only carry small numbers of passengers, because we aim for a quality experience. | hobby |
https://www.klamathfallscasa.org/summer-camps | 2023-10-04T10:59:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511364.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004084230-20231004114230-00118.warc.gz | 0.892178 | 528 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__278518330 | en | Open Summer Camps
Click below to find more information on each camp.
LEGO Explorer (Grades 1-3 in September 2022)
Experience the wonderful world of LEGO's with the WeDo 2.0 system, our students build simple to complicated structures, vehicles and machines then code them to interact with the surrounding environment. The experience is fun and exciting and they learn lifelong skills and make new friends! While building, they learn the fundamental principles of engineering, enhance personal creativity, learn to collaborate with their partner and create without fear of mistakes. Each day students build upon the skills they learned the previous day, preparing them for the next level of LEGO Robotics.
LEGO Navigator (Grades 4-6 in September 2022)
Explore renewable energy through the use of LEGO EV3 systems, students will be guided through renewable energy engineering principles and create a variety of machines to harness the world's power. Attendees will build a solar oven, and participate in an on-campus walking field trip to view Renewable Energy in action at the Oregon Tech Geo-Heat Center and on-site solar field.
Preschool Lessons | Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills | Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Level 3: Stroke Development | Level 4: Stroke Improvement
Level 5: Stroke Refinement & Swimming and Skill Proficiency
Volleyball Camp | Basketball Camp | Soccer Camp | Football Camp
FIND YOUR NICHE IN NATURE
Learn forestry and outdoor skills, enjoy trail building, campfires, night hikes, and much more!
Ages 12-17 / 4 days, 3 nights. July 18th - 21st! Register soon!
Summer camp for those that want to learn more about the skills that make backpacking one of the world’s leading outdoor activities. Ages 10-14 / 3 days, 2 nights (1 on the trail)
ARTIST & SCIENTISTS
Come discover nature from two perspectives—that of the Artist and the Scientist. Local naturalists and artists will create a memorable experience for all participants. Ages 8-13 / 4 days, 3 nights. July 11th - 14th 2022. Register soon!
NATURAL CONNECTIONS CAMP
Summer camp with a focus on the natural world around us and the science that makes it happen! This is open to kids from the ages of 8-12. We have a great time at our own Sun Pass site, and have adventures throughout a 5 day period! June 20th-24th 2022! Register soon! | hobby |
https://www.fdfood.com.au/zh-cn/pages/about-us | 2024-04-13T09:43:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816587.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413083102-20240413113102-00093.warc.gz | 0.888134 | 575 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__23183999 | en | Welcome to FD FOOD AUSTRALIA online shop.
Moneta (International) Pty Ltd (ABN 27078715778) is the only importer and sole distributor of FD FOOD in Australia.
FD koi food is a Japanese high quality food that is used by 57 koi breeders in Japan, amongst the top 20 of koi breeders like Momotaro, Sakai, Matsue & Dainichi. Due to the unique corporation with these koi breeders FD Food has achieved unreachable: a fully balance food for the optimal growth and development of your koi.
During the development, the food has been tested on the koi farms of these breeders instead of laboratories. This has resulted in finding the recipe that match of the needs of the fish in their natural habitats. Due to the knowledge of koi breeders it is possible to continuously maintain the highest possible quality and to adapt the recipe when necessary . No other food brand has these advantages which give FD Food a big lead to other Japanese brands.
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On this website you can read all about our product detail specification and order the product online.
If you want extra information you can reach our sales department by
Telephone: 08 93109559 | hobby |
https://forums.requestsongs.co/the-art-of-karaoke-hosting-tips-and-tricks-for-kjs/ | 2024-04-20T11:23:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817576.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420091126-20240420121126-00669.warc.gz | 0.974806 | 485 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__26219826 | en | If you’ve ever been to a karaoke bar or event, you know that the host, or KJ (karaoke jockey), plays a crucial role in the success of the night. The KJ sets the tone for the event, keeps the songs flowing, and makes sure that everyone is having a good time.
But being a KJ is more than just playing songs and keeping the crowd entertained. It’s an art form that requires a unique set of skills and knowledge. In this blog post, we will share some tips and tricks for those who are interested in becoming a karaoke host, or for those who are looking to improve their skills.
First and foremost, a good KJ needs to have a deep knowledge of music and a wide range of songs to choose from. This means having access to a large collection of karaoke tracks, as well as the ability to quickly search for and find songs on the fly. It also means knowing the lyrics and melodies of the songs, so you can assist singers if they get stuck or need help.
In addition to music knowledge, a good KJ also needs to have good organizational and communication skills. This means keeping track of the song list and making sure that everyone gets a turn to sing. It also means being able to handle requests and requests from singers, as well as dealing with any issues or conflicts that may arise.
Another important aspect of karaoke hosting is the ability to create a fun and welcoming atmosphere. This means engaging with the audience, cracking jokes, and getting everyone involved. It also means playing a variety of songs to appeal to different tastes and preferences, and being able to read the crowd and play songs that will get them singing and dancing along.
Finally, a good KJ needs to be comfortable using technology and audio equipment. This means being able to set up and operate the karaoke machine, as well as any other equipment such as microphones and speakers. It also means being able to troubleshoot and solve any technical issues that may arise.
Overall, being a karaoke host or KJ is a rewarding and challenging job. It requires a combination of musical knowledge, organizational skills, and the ability to create a fun and engaging atmosphere. If you have these skills and are passionate about music, then karaoke hosting may be the perfect job for you. | hobby |
http://letterkennyonline.com/thingstodo-in-Letterkenny.htm | 2021-05-08T18:26:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988923.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20210508181551-20210508211551-00293.warc.gz | 0.947102 | 1,760 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__123279908 | en | Call to the Tourist Centre to get up-to-date information on what's on in the town when you're there. There is a touchscreen information booth available here. The tourist centre is located outside the town (about 1-2 Km) just off the Neil T.Blaney Roundabout on the Derry Road. It is a stone-fronted building, fairly visible on the right hand side as you come towards the town from Sligo (N13) or Derry.
Theatre: An Grianán Theatre, Port Road, Letterkenny
Craft Classes and Demonstrations : Treasure Bin, Letterkenny. Tel: +353 (0) 74 9177877 (Click Here )
Paintballing: The Old Foundry Paintball Games, Letterkenny (Click Here)
Ten-Pin Bowling: Arena 7, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny (Click Here)
Cinema: Century Cinemas, Letterkenny (Click Here)
Swimming Pool: Letterkenny Leisure Centre, High Road (daily rates from about €5)
The Letterkenny Town Park is located at Hospital Roundabout and opened in 1999. The park is laid out with a herb garden, flower beds, mature and new trees, an orchard area, playing areas, bowling green, walks, playgrounds and a Garden of Remberance and has leaf-shaped gates at several entry points.
Outdoor Pursuits: Gartan Adventure Centre, Churchill,located about 20k from Letterkenny, follow the signs on the Glenties to Churchill road.
The County Museum: High Road, Letterkenny. Local history and exhibitions.
Library and Arts Centre: Oliver Plunkett Road.
Newmills Corn and Flax Mill is a restored mill on the outskirts of the town. Take the road towards Glenties for about 5 KM and it's on the left hand side. Tel: +353(0)74-91-25115
Grianan of Aileach is an ancient fort site located twenty miles from Letterkenny on the Derry road.
Glenveagh Glenveagh National Park (Click Here) will take at least one pleasurable day, with tours of the house and grounds available all year round.
Award-winning beaches abound in the locality. Visit Marble Hill, Portsalon or Portnoo to experience the peace and quiet of County Donegal, while staying in Letterkenny. All are within an hour's drive of the town.
The Letterkenny Christian Fellowship - an interdenominational group of Irish and international believers who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and seek to live for Him and know Him personally. Currently, believers from places such as Europe, Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands, and America are a part of LCF.
Shopping in Letterkenny
Letterkenny has some fantastic and large shopping centres with a variety of stores.
The Courtyard Shopping Centre is situated in the square and Letterkenny Shopping Centre is just beside the bus station. The Forte Shopping Centre is opposite the Radisson Hotel, featuring many clothes shops.
Many chain stores have branches in these shopping centres and other areas of the town, including Tesco, Dunnes, Penneys, TK Maxx, Argos, Eason, Elverys, Next, Heatons, Lidl, Supervalue, Tempest, Lifestyle, Jean Scene, Paco, Xtravision, Harry Corrys, Homebase and Atlantic Homecare.
Previously, The Main Street served as the main shopping area in the town but most trade has now shifted further afield expanding the town in the process. Newer shopping areas in the town include the retail parks on Pearse Street and Canal Street. Smaller streets such as Church Street and Castle Street have grown in recent years with businesses such as bakeries, pharmacies and fashion outlets having sprung up. The Market Square has also been improved considerably, attracting fresh business. Port Road and Main Street have now become more renowned for being social outlets with a vast array of pubs and night clubs springing up in recent years.
For gifts and souvenirs, Victor's Giftshop on the Main Street should be visited and stroll along the Main Street to check the stalls and other craft shops. Not surprisingly due to the fantastic scenery that surrounds them, artists abound in Donegal and their work can be purchased in Letterkenny galleries and craftshops. Watch out for the uniquely sculpted "Bog-oak" (preserved wood retrieved from the bogs and crafted into artistic shapes and forms before a polished finish is applied). Also the Moroccan furniture shop Medina is a must see, with a fantastic range of hand-crafted moroccan furniture that would grace any home.
The Cristeph Gallery, located on the Port Road beside the Oaktree Restaurant, has local artists' work for sale.
On Saturday mornings, there is a "Car-Boot" sale held in the grounds of the Community Centre on the Port Road, where all sorts of unusual odds and ends can be bought as souvenirs.
Sport in the Locality
Sport is very popular in the area of Letterkenny, with Gaelic Games (hurling & gaelic football) and soccer being the most popular. There are two Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in Letterkenny, St. Eunan's and Letterkenny Gaels who play their home games at O' Donnell Park and Dave Gallaher Memorial Park, respectively. Almost uniquely in Ireland, the rugby club and Gaelic club Letterkenny Gaels, share facilities. Gaelic football, like most of County Donegal, is the predominant sport (See Donegal GAA), although soccer is also very popular.
There are also many small, amateur soccer clubs in and around the town such as Letterkenny Rovers F.C. and Bonagee United FC.
Rugby in the town, being played at various levels, from school to senior league level.Letterkenny RFC, which was founded in 1973, is the major rugby club in the town. It has recently forged links with New Zealand rugby fraternities due to the fact the the first All-Black captain, Dave Gallaher was born in Ramelton, a village eight miles from Letterkenny. The club's rugby ground in Letterkenny was named The Dave Gallaher Memorial Park in his honour in November 2005 by a visiting contingent of All-Black players, led by captain Tana Umaga.
Other Letterkenny sports clubs include basketball, tennis, athletics, pitch and putt and numerous golf clubs in the town. There is also a state of the art Aura leisure centre in the town.
Polercise (Letterkenny) is the latest fitness alternative to aerobics, pilaties and the gym with an increasing number of celebrities publicly declaring their addiction to the pole. Artisitc pole dancing lessons improve muscle tone, strength and flexibility, not alone increasing your confidence by developing your sexy sensual side!
Donegal has many beautiful Golfcourses, some beside beautiful beaches, and Letterkenny is the ideal base for visiting golfers. The town's own Golf Course has been completely redesigned and renovated and is now a top class challenging parkland course located on the banks of lough Swilly. It is situated about 3 Km from letterkenny town centre on the road to Ramelton. Green Fees are in the region of €25 per person.
There is also a Driving range just outside the town on the Rathmelton road and a Pitch & Putt course in the same locality.
Further afield, you can play the Nick Faldo-designed Ballyliffin course (follow the road to Derry, go through Buncrana and Clonmany to get to Ballyliffen), in the Inishowen Penninsula. This course is rated one of the finest in the world.
Or experience Portsalon Golfcourse (Follow the Ramelton road, through Milford and Kerrykeel village to get to Portsalon) on the Fanad Penninsula, another coastal gem for serious golfers.
Dunfanaghy Golf Course is another nice course with great views (Follow the Kilmacrennan road, through Cresslough to get to Dunfanaghy). These courses are within an hour's drive from Letterkenny.
The town also hosts The Donegal International Rally in June every year and the Donegal Harvest Rally every October. | hobby |
https://bargainbarrel.com.au/product/raffle-barrel/ | 2023-12-10T10:52:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101779.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210092457-20231210122457-00604.warc.gz | 0.907363 | 145 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__232222239 | en | Our Raffle Barrel is perfect for the collection of raffle tickets. At the top of the barrel is a neatly cut envelope hole to secure the tickets inside the barrel. Underneath the barrel is a secured opening with a flat base and multiple L sharp bolts to allow access. All bands are tightly screwed to the barrel with stainless steel screws to maintain its integrity. Our Raffle Barrel looks great finished in natural decking oil.
This item is made to order and takes about 1-2 weeks.
Product Measurements (Approximately)
- Height 980 – 1020 mm
- Length 750 – 800 mm
- Width 750 – 800 mm
- Weight 50 – 70 kg
- Inner Capacity 300 – 330 L | hobby |
https://blog.arihub.com/2023/07/how-to-engage-audience-with-podcasts.html | 2024-03-04T01:53:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476409.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304002142-20240304032142-00526.warc.gz | 0.880307 | 576 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__107744519 | en | Engaging the audience with podcasts is essential to build a loyal and dedicated following. Here are some effective strategies to keep your listeners interested and coming back for more:
1. Compelling Content: Focus on creating high-quality, relevant, and valuable content that resonates with your target audience. Choose interesting topics, share personal experiences, and provide insights that captivate your listeners.
2. Know Your Audience: Understand your audience's interests, preferences, and pain points. Tailor your podcast content to address their needs and deliver solutions or entertainment that speaks directly to them.
3. Be Authentic: Be yourself and let your personality shine through in your podcast. Listeners appreciate authenticity, so don't be afraid to show your genuine self and share your passion for the subject.
4. Use Engaging Intros and Outros: Craft attention-grabbing intros and outros to hook your audience and leave a lasting impression at the end. Use catchy music, intriguing questions, or teasers to keep listeners tuned.
5. Engaging Host and Guests: Be an engaging host who asks thought-provoking questions and guides the conversation excitingly. If you have guests, choose individuals who can provide valuable insights and add excitement to your podcast.
6. Storytelling: Incorporate storytelling into your podcast episodes. People love narratives; compelling stories can make your content more memorable and relatable.
7. Interact with Your Audience: Encourage listener participation by asking for feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Address listener comments and messages in your episodes to foster a sense of community.
8. Consistency: Stick to a consistent publishing schedule, so your audience knows when to expect new episodes. Regular updates build anticipation and keep your listeners engaged.
9. Use Various Formats: Mix up the formats of your podcast episodes. You can have interviews, solo episodes, Q&A sessions, case studies, or storytelling episodes. Different forms keep things fresh and exciting.
10. Promote on Social Media: Leverage social media to promote your podcast episodes. Share snippets, quotes, and behind-the-scenes content to generate excitement and drive traffic to your attacks.
11. Call to Action: Include a clear call to action at the end of each episode, urging your audience to subscribe, leave a review, share the attack, or visit your website. CTAs help to increase engagement and loyalty.
12. Continuous Improvement: Pay attention to listener feedback and analytics to identify areas for improvement. Adapt and evolve your podcast based on what resonates best with your audience.
By implementing these strategies, you can create a compelling podcast that captivates your audience and fosters a loyal community of listeners, eagerly anticipating each new episode. Building engagement takes time, so be patient and committed to delivering valuable content. | hobby |
http://diaryofaplanner.com/great-music-is-everything/ | 2013-05-22T01:03:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368700984410/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516104304-00023-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.956461 | 2,251 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__145201722 | en | Music is a kind of thinking: a response to vibrations, a memory of them, sometimes a recombining of them. Outside the mind, music is silent; it is a combination of rapid fluctuations in the pressure of the air. When an organist plays the very lowest notes of the instrument, for example, you can feel these fluctuations. Inside the mind, however, music becomes an Expressive language of uncanny power, attaching itself to every facet of our lives-our soothing ministrations to our newborns, our worship, each successive wave of popular culture, our protest movements, graduations, weddings, and military displays. Music is a realm of thought as rich as any we engage in, and it belongs in our children’s lives.
Many of us are intimidated by music and are concerned about just how to introduce it to our children. It is really quite simple. We can enrich our children’s lives with music in the same way that we give our children anything of significance: by sharing it with them. Ah, but can we? What if we are not musicians? What if we lack perfect pitch, have trouble keeping time, do not read music, and do not know the good stuff from the bad?
Rest assured that these musical “deficiencies” matter not a whit. Children love to move to music. But I have rarely seen very young ones keep good time when they do. That comes with experience. if they sing, they use a bigger bucket than you do for carrying the tune. A good ear also comes with time. Sing, then. Sing the songs you love, in tune or out of tune. Play the records you like, and share the fun of moving to the sound, in time or not. The ability to read music is irrelevant and so is the quality” of the music you choose. Whatever you enjoy will do. The point is to enjoy.
Your musical competence has nothing to do with this effort. Just as you do not need a doctorate in speaking, playing, loving, or reading, you do not need one in music. The essence of all these activities is shared pleasure, not how fine the performance might be. The point is not to make great music” but simply to share your love of this kind of thinking with your child. An expert’s perfect pitch, highly trained sense of rhythm, knowledge of “the classics”-none of these skills has to do with teaching a child to love music. Sing flat, tap out of time, dance to records with two left feet. Get into music, and you will open that wonderful doorway for your child.
The usual questions that parents ask are answered in different ways by different people. Depending on the response, a parent will either dive into the world of music with gusto or delegate the task of musical education to the professionals” and perhaps short-circuit the experience for their children. Those who are at sea about music can take heart in the observations that follow.
At what age should a child be introduced to music? That is rather like asking how soon-or how late-it is safe to sing lullabies. Start right off! But exercise one bit of caution: never make music with the idea of preparing your child to demonstrate for others. Your job is simply to include music in your home environment with the same love that you give to other family activities. If music becomes part of your world, it will become part of your child’s world. In my view, you can do nothing finer for your child.
Which instrument is best to start on? The basic medium is the voice. Our whole family, for example, used to sing madrigals together around the table after dinner. Perhaps no greater crime can be committed against good music than not to sing it.
As for an instrument, that depends on the child’s musical age and temperament. After a concert or music festival, a child may express a particular liking for the sound of one instrument, and he or she may want to learn to play that instrument. The danger arises when parents encourage their children to play an instrument in which they show no interest.
Very young children seem to enjoy sounds for their own sake, without any desire to create phrases. They may play a single note on a toy piano-or a real one-followed almost immediately with a flurry of what boxers call “combinations.” Given a harmonica or a kazoo, your child may treat you to a single note endlessly repeated. The question is, can you take it? If so, wen and good. It helps to realize that young children play with sound, which is just what Beethoven did on a more sophisticated level.
What does this mean, that your child should become a composer? A conductor or symphonist or virtuoso instrumentalist? Not at all. Those wonderful achievements represent only a tiny fraction of the vast number of things done by people who actively enjoy music. The performers we see on television and in concert often sacrifice a broad involvement in life for the loneliness and discipline required to master their profession, much as someone with a hard drive failure contacts a professional. The rest of us enjoy fun lives and have fun with music. We sing together, play instruments at a less polished level, dance, go to concerts, and improvise. We are the heart of the musical world: the amateurs.
How can I identify a good piece of music? Listen to it. Really listen. Hear it through again and again until you know whether it grows or palls on you. if you still like it, or have come to like it, after 10 or 20 hearings over the course of a week, you will have found an experience in sound that really speaks to you. This, then, is a piece of music as good as any you will find-one that you will want to share with your child.
Examples of music that sustain my interest after repeated listenings are the ragtime of pianist James P. johnson, Bulgarian folksinging, Tarrega’s Recuerdos de la Alhambra,” Javanese gamelan music, the Punjab song “Dholak Gee;’ Berlioz’s Requiem, and the Zulu “Ingane Kamalume,” among many others. Why not create your own list of favorites and extend it with the kind of listening described above.
People often wonder if different pieces of good music share characteristic qualities. This is very hard to determine. Enduring selections are not all fast or all slow; they just grab.
What kinds of music should a child listen to? Attempting to aim for music “at the child’s level of understanding” is a disservice to children. Most school singing books, for instance, are compiled with this goal in mind. Drawing a line between music for children and music for adults results in children getting the worst of it. Exposing your child to music that is confined to a simple level of understanding means that your child will hear nothing that you do not understand and little of what you do understand (as prescribed by what you think your child is capable of understanding). The outcome is dull music that limits a child’s learning.
Choose, instead, music that interests you. To give you an idea of the variety of music that young people may respond to, here are some selections that my children have enjoyed as much as I have: the “Tuba Mirum” from Verdi’s Requiem, the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” Janis Joplin’s “Mercedes Benz,” Kofi Ladzekpo’s Ewe Atsiagbekor Dance;’ Loewe’s “The Rain in Spain” from My Fair Lady, Josh White’s “Scandalize My Name;’ Handel’s “Minuet” from The Faithful Shepherd, Bach’s opening chorus of the Christmas Oratorio, the song “Colored Spade” from the rock musical Hair, Scott Joplin’s “Maple Leaf Rag;’ john Farmer’s Fair Phyllis I Saw,” Patsy Cline’s “Tennessee Waltz” and Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever.”
Tastes vary, of course, and your family’s hit parade may be entirely different from ours. What is important is that you surround your child not with the “good music” that others enjoy but rather with the music that you enjoy. The objection that Beethoven or Bach did not write it is no reason not to enjoy it. Matter of fact, whether your opinion comes from the mountaintop or the valley, the chances are very good that the music you enjoy will strike chords in your child. And that is what music is meant to do.
How can I make good music available to my children? Sing or hum or play it together. Listen to records and dance. Go to concerts and outdoor festivals. Join with other families and celebrate with song.
Make a variety of musical experiences available but not required. A child should not be forced to practice an instrument, for example, or pressured to perform for others. Children who are subjected unwillingly to such requirements often abandon the instrument-and sometimes the playing of music altogether-at the earliest opportunity. Even those who continue to play may practice with much guilt and resistance but little enjoyment. It is best to let the child determine the extent of his or her involvement with an instrument.
At the same time, it is not a good idea to pursue your own musical interests without regard for your child’s response. Sounds in which children show no interest need not be foisted upon them. For example, when our children were fairly young, my wife and I often took them to symphony concerts at the local college. Several of our children were drawn to the music and looked forward to the performances. However, one of our sons found that sitting in an uncomfortable chair and listening -to long concerts was tiresome. He never wanted to attend, but we took him anyway because we loved the symphony and thought it would be a “good experience” for him. As a result, he developed an aversion to symphony concerts and rarely, if ever, attends them. The lesson for us as parents is simply to follow up on our children’s signals.
Filling the air with good music can be one of a parent’s greatest contributions. And out of this will grow the child’s love of music. Remember, the heart of music is not discipline or reverence or even accomplishment. The heart of music is joy. | hobby |
http://www.fraziercycling.com/ | 2017-04-23T17:42:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118740.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00467-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.941843 | 291 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__162627650 | en | Welcome to Frazier Cycling. We are a road cycling coaching company based in Suwanee GA that has taken cycling to a new level. We are passionate about helping you to build a foundation for a lifetime of fitness through cycling. Our mission is to grow the sport – Bring cycling to more people and then keep them in the sport. To do this we structure all our rides and training programs around providing a safe group environment.
Whether you are Cat 3 racer, a triathlete, a junior racer or a beginner come ride with us and experience cycling at its best!
Frazier Cycling Juniors race teams are based in Atlanta, Georgia and the Fairhope/Mobile AL area.
We offer long-distance team membership and remote coaching for junior cyclists.
Our cycling camps are offered in the summer and during winter holiday breaks for junior cyclists (age 10-18). Parents can attend.
We are the recognized experts in developing junior cyclists. We have published several articles and contribute regularly to cycling publications on junior development.
Why reinvent the wheel? We can help you jump-start your junior cycling team based on our years of experience and proven track record.
Frazier Cycling Partners, Atlanta, GA offers a safe, consistent and supportive training environment for adults who cycle for fitness or competition. Rides originate mostly in Gwinnett County and surounding areas.
Schedule a private lesson to get individual coaching on bike basics. | hobby |
https://www.whitehavenmotoryachts.com.au/range/harbour-classic-40 | 2019-03-21T19:49:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202572.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20190321193403-20190321215403-00112.warc.gz | 0.912871 | 406 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__44022927 | en | Harbour Classic 40
New-Fashioned Nostalgia in 2018
Evoking the elegance and ease of bygone era, the Whitehaven Harbour Classic 40 was born from a serendipitous moment on the water – a yearning for simplicity of style and substance, communion and connection with the sea, a blend of luxury and practicality for entertaining, and a calmer pace of boating.
But don’t be beguiled by her genteel appearance, this new model is as revolutionary as she is retro.
Each one will be a customised masterpiece, brought to life for her owners with the personalised approach, precision and pride that are hallmarks of Whitehaven Motor Yachts.
The perfect antidote to today’s hectic lifestyle, this 40ft dayboat combines the timeless appeal of a gentleman’s cruiser with the benefits of high-tech design and engineering.
The Whitehaven Harbour Classic 40 is the ultimate entertainer, blessed with a generous aft deck with seating for 6, flowing into the spacious saloon and lounge for an optimal social setup.
Below decks, the galley is bathed in natural light, enjoys line of sight to the helm and all the mod-cons of boutique apartment living for a perfect day or weekend on the water.
Accommodation is flexible depending on owners needs with the ability to sleep up to six aboard, so friends and family are always welcome.
Offering single or twin engine arrangements, owners can prioritise pace and maintenance to suit their boating lifestyle. Either way, she’ll achieve 25 to 30 knots to find that ideal anchorage in time for sunset cocktails.
Due to make her debut in late 2018, the enigmatic Whitehaven Harbour Classic 40 is the definitive entertainer’s getaway, destined to become a modern classic, prized for her personality and panache.
The Whitehaven Harbour Classic 40 embodies spontaneous, sophisticated luxury for this stage of ‘Your Journey’. | hobby |
https://www.afsf.com/news/blog/tblog/explore-french-magazines-and-newspapers-on-culturethque/ | 2023-09-25T09:36:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233508959.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925083430-20230925113430-00731.warc.gz | 0.923761 | 545 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__133532514 | en | Explore French Magazines and Newspapers on Culturethèque
How about starting your mornings off the French way? Grab a café and croissant and read one of your favorite French newspapers (journaux). Newspapers are often forgotten when it comes to learning a new language. Still, they are a great reading tool to develop your comprehension of the language. They can help you focus on a specific type of vocabulary, build a repertoire regarding up-to-date subjects, or simply feed your curiosity about France’s overall situation. This helpful article discusses the many different types of French daily (quotidien) newspapers along with their focus topics and political leanings spanning centrist (Le Monde), conservative (Le Figaro) and progressive points (Libération) of vue. Whatever your interests, be it business, politics, sports or world news, you will find a French newspaper to your liking. Your AFSF Culturethèque e-library is ready to help by serving up many current daily issue journal selections for your reading pleasure. Visit “Le Kiosque du Jour” in the Culturethèque Presse section for the latest new daily publications or search by newspaper if you want to see all of their recent news. Catch up on the latest international events from a French perspective while expanding your vocabulary and world views.
French Magazines are also a great way to explore your many interests and enhance your French at the same time. Fortunately, there are loads of French magazines to choose from - and your Culturethèque e-library is at your disposal once again to provide easy access to them all. News, Sports, Cuisine, Fashion, Film and more. Search by date, subject or a specific publication and you will be sure to find current issues that will pique your interest. What’s so great about the structure of a magazine is that it’s filled with many different kinds of content. One page will contain a photo essay, another a crossword puzzle, and yet another a long feature. This is great for learning a new language because you experience it in several different ways in one single publication. This helpful FluentU blog discusses the many advantages of adding French magazines to your reading repertoire in order to challenge your brain and adapt new levels of fluency. It also suggests many great titles to look for by subject – see how many you can find on our Culturethèque e-library.
You can explore all of these interesting newspapers and magazines on our AFSF Culturethèque e-library. Bonne lecture des journaux et magazines numériques !
Design by Monsieur Graphic | hobby |
https://www.kapampanganmommyinthecity.net/lycan-motorcycles-philippine-based-motorcycle-and-technoloagy-startup-company-unveils-g6/6031/ | 2023-11-30T10:49:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100184.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130094531-20231130124531-00520.warc.gz | 0.960662 | 414 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__120309387 | en | Lycan Motorcycles, a Philippine-based motorcycle and technology startup company, has unveiled its first motorcycle prototype called “G6,” which is a unique sports touring style that integrates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and internet of things.
In December of 2021, Lycan made rounds online when it first presented its motorcycle concepts and early prototypes through a virtual event which garnered the company its fair share of skepticism and support from many netizens.
But just recently, the Quezon City-based startup presented a more refined working prototype through their Transcend 2022 event, a month-long series of presentations to showcase its concept models and technologies. Currently, the G6 is still under development in preparation for its intended production which the startup hopes to begin later this year, where they are developing its line of hybrid engines consisting of hydrogen fuel cell and gasoline. The company has stated that they are working to release an 400cc expressway-legal motorcycle as its entry-level compared to their initial announcement of releasing the G6 300cc engine, paired with the 650cc and all-electric variants of the G6 model.
In terms of design, Lycan’s motorcycles expresses a unique approach with their models, akin to a more forward-looking aesthetics that can be compared to the cyberpunk-ish Akira bike from the Japanese 1988 anime sci-fi film “Akira” which the company suggests as a “peek into the future.”
To let people see the Lycan prototypes up close, the company is doing a caravan tour within Metro Manila and a series of test drives in the coming weeks to allow motorcycle enthusiasts and riders feel and experience riding a Lycan.
Lycan Motorcycles target retail price for the G6 400cc is at P179,999 while the 650cc is at P294,999. Reservations for the G6 are now available for just P9,850 and P19,720, respectively, where you can place a reservation at www.lycan.com.ph/g6 | hobby |
https://timsvintagepens.com/product/wearever-zenith/ | 2024-04-21T17:43:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817790.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421163736-20240421193736-00128.warc.gz | 0.970433 | 458 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__13927376 | en | About This Model
Wearever was one of the most prolific fountain pen brands, manufactured in numerous models and countless varieties from the 1920s through the 1950s. They were, with Pioneers, the flagship line, with many other third tier pens from the same factories, of David Kahn's pen manufacturing empire. Ranging from poor overall quality Pioneers and Zeniths (few of which survive intact today) to the very solid and attractive Deluxes, Pennants, and Pacemakers of the 1940s, Wearevers were dime store pens that generally worked well, lasting as long as the quality of their components allowed. The top third of Kahn's quality levels included the Deluxe 100s, made from probably the mid-1930s-the end of the WWII. The Deluxes were usually of multicolored, vertically striped celluloid, with gold-colored trim and black plastic barrel and cap crowns. Their nibs were a wide range, from 14K to plate, to steel nibs with various Kahn model names. Deluxes and Deluxe 100s are found today in a range of survival -- the best are quite clean and easily restored. One needs to watch for corrosion in the metal trim and in the pressure bar.
About This Pen
This is a classic 1930s Wearever Zenith. Substantial, larger pen at 5 1/4″ long capped and almost 1/2″ wide just below the cap edge. It is in black celluloid with “abalone” in the black; this is in quotes because one doubts whether real shell was used in a Kahn pen. There is a solid layer of use wear underlying the polished appearance, but no significant marks or scratches. The trim is quite clean, missing tarnish and wear. Curiously, the cap ring has “sterling silver” engraved in very small capital letters, which is doubtful. As with many other Zeniths, there is a green ink view window; it is generally clear. This pen does not have an imprint. The nib is marked “Iridium Tipped USA”. It writes a smooth enough fast fine, a good writer and a nice-looking pen. | hobby |
https://amandamaevisuals.com/ | 2023-06-10T14:52:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657720.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610131939-20230610161939-00500.warc.gz | 0.968679 | 107 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__128151242 | en | I'm just a gal who picked up a camera for the first time at six years old and never put it down. I've been in love with filmmaking from the beginning and couldn't imagine my life without it. I'm a Chicago-based videographer always finding ways to stay creative. I love documentary and narrative filmmaking.
Film is a powerful art form. It's my passion to capture emotionally captivating, authentic moments that will transcend time. Every detail, big or small, is important and I vow to capture it all! | hobby |
https://southislandliteracy.com/homehero-page-title-visibility-hidden-2/412-2/ | 2017-09-23T09:01:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818689615.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20170923085617-20170923105617-00352.warc.gz | 0.932934 | 532 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__164041312 | en | Come enjoy the fresh ocean air and free books this summer at the Open-Air Library in Sidney, BC!
Open Air Library runs this summer on Tuesday mornings (weather permitting). Everyone is welcome to select from a wide range of reading materials, and relax with a good book on our cozy blankets. Reading materials are available for all ages; there is no need to register, this is a FREE drop-in program.
Dates: Every Tuesday between July 4th – August 22nd
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Beacon Park, Sidney BC (next to the outdoor amphitheatre)
*we will not run the program in bad weather
Read the Open Air Library Article on page 58 of this summer’s Island Parent Magazine
Read the Open Air Library Article in the Peninsula Review & Oak Bay News
In addition to our regular Open Air Library schedule we have some great special events planned on the following dates:
July 4th – Kickoff event
Join Nancy Dobbs between 11-11:30am while she hosts an all ages song circle sing a long! We will be celebrating the first Open Air Library of the summer, so come by to enjoy a fresh selection of books to read, a cup of Starbucks coffee and a visit from Sidney the Seagull!
July 18th – Cookies & Comics
If you enjoy eating cookies while reading comics and graphic novels, come see what we have to offer! We will still have all of our regular books available to read, so come one, come all!
August 8th – Coffee & Crosswords
A chance to challenge yourself with a wide selection of crossword puzzle books while sipping a Starbucks coffee. We will still have all of our regular books available to read, so come one, come all!
August 15th – Booksmack All Ages!
Don’t miss the hilarious “Booksmack all ages” event, a joint partnership between the Greater Victoria Public Library and the Sidney/North Saanich Vancouver Island Regional Library. Come watch library staff and community members as they race against the clock to tell you about their favourite books! Booksmack event will start at 10:30am. Watch this video to get a taste of the widely popular event. Check out the full book list from this great event! Booksmack_OAL Book List
The Open-Air Library is a free program sponsored by Saanich Peninsula Literacy in partnership with The Town of Sidney, PCEC “1000 X 5” Children’s Book Recycling Project, Sidney Girl Guides and many others. | hobby |
https://mikerance.wordpress.com/tag/sweet-places-to-visit-near-orlando/ | 2022-08-14T18:23:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00664.warc.gz | 0.94196 | 831 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__70116092 | en | Sweet Places To Visit Near Orlando
Did you know Winter Park, Florida offers a variety of shops that offer sweet treats, ranging from candy shops that serve old fashion candies to French pastry shops? Take a look at our list of the 7 best dessert shops and prepare to end this reading with your mouthwatering.
Kilwins of Winter Park
Since 1947, Kilwins has earned the reputation of having top-quality products and service. Step into their shop and you will experience the sweet smells of espressos, fudge, ice cream and caramel being prepared. Indulge in their delicious chocolate, brittles, caramel corn and apples, all made in their local Winter Park shop. You can explore Kilwins of Winter Park by visiting them at 122 N. Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789.
Nothing Bundt Cakes in Winter Park
Starting as a side project in 1997, founders Dena Tripp and Debbie Shwetz merged kitchens to bake cakes for family and friends, growing this hobby into the cake shop they are known for today. Every melt-in your mouth cake produced by their bakery includes fresh eggs, real butter, and real cream. You can explore Nothing Bundt Cakes in Winter Park by visiting them at 415 N. Orlando Avenue, Suite 101, Winter Park, FL 32789.
Le Macaron French Pastries
If you are on the hunt for macarons, do not pass up on the preservative free, all-natural macarons found at Le Macaron French Pastries shop. Their macarons are made from ground almonds to create a crisp shell with smooth and creamy fillings that range from chocolate to homemade fruit jam. You can explore Le Macaron French Pastries by visiting them at 216 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789.
Buttermilk Bakery is known for their desserts and croissants. This shop grew from serving sweet treats and breakfast/lunch bites at local Orlando farmers markets to opening their very own shop in Summer 2016. You can explore Buttermilk Bakery by visiting them at 1198 Orange Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789.
A’s Sweet Treats
A’s Sweet Treats serves snow cones, frozen yogurt, cake pops and handmade crispy peanut butter and chocolate candies. The story behind this sweet shop is that the founder named Alison, always wanted to open her own New Orleans style dessert shop and it finally happened. Take a break with the family this weekend to stop by Alison’s shop to say hello and try a free sample of select desserts. Alison’s shop is located at 513 South Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Winter Park
Since 1996, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice has been serving up tasty Italian ice and Gelati. The Gelati is a favorite to those that frequent this Italian ice shop because of the layering of the Italian ice and creamy ice cream. The motto at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is “Live Life to the Coolest”. You can visit Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Winter Park at 6864 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792.
Discover New Orleans style snow cones with a Florida twist at Rainbow Sno-Cones. They are known for their freshly-made shaved ice, snow cones that are bursting with flavor. The texture of their ice is like snowballs and the flavors you can get added to the snow cones range from strawberry to cookies ‘n cream. You can visit Rainbow Sno-Cones at 3724 Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park, Florida.
Take a lunch or dinner break and stop by one of these amazing dessert shops to experience fantastic locally baked goods and unique dessert offerings, right in one of Orlando’s oldest neighboring communities.
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https://www.paintingvr.xyz/blog/painting-vr-the-environmentally-and-health-friendly-way-to-learn-how-to-paint | 2023-12-07T11:13:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100651.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207090036-20231207120036-00229.warc.gz | 0.922983 | 723 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__313643329 | en | Painting VR: The Environmentally and Health-Friendly Way to Learn How to Paint12 • 05 • 2023
In recent years, virtual reality has entered various industries, and the realm of art is no exception. With the advent of Painting VR, aspiring artists now have a unique opportunity to learn and practice painting in a highly sustainable and health-conscious manner. By harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology, Painting VR eliminates the wastefulness associated with traditional painting methods while ensuring a safe and toxic-free creative experience. In this article, we will explore why Painting VR is the most environmentally and health-friendly way to learn how to paint.
No Waste of Paint, Canvas, or Tools
One of the significant advantages of Painting VR is the elimination of material waste. Traditional painting often involves the use of canvases, brushes, and paints that contribute to environmental pollution. Canvas production requires raw materials like cotton or linen, and the use of paints generates waste that ends up in landfills or waterways. In contrast, Painting VR replaces physical materials with virtual ones. Artists can paint on virtual canvases without depleting resources or generating unnecessary waste.
Reduced Environmental Footprint
Painting VR significantly reduces the environmental footprint associated with the art of painting. The production and transportation of physical art supplies consume energy and resources, contributing to carbon emissions. By adopting VR technology, artists can eliminate the need for manufacturing and shipping physical materials, thereby reducing their carbon footprint. This eco-friendly approach aligns with the growing importance of sustainable practices in all aspects of life.
No Toxic Fumes
Traditional painting methods often involve the use of solvents, thinners, and varnishes, which emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These VOCs can have detrimental effects on human health and contribute to air pollution. In contrast, Painting VR eliminates the need for such toxic substances, creating a safe and fume-free environment for artists to explore their creativity. This makes it an ideal choice for individuals with respiratory sensitivities or those concerned about the potential health risks associated with traditional painting methods.
Accessibility and Convenience
Painting VR offers unparalleled accessibility and convenience. Artists no longer need dedicated studio spaces, extensive collections of paints and brushes, or expensive art supplies. With just a VR headset, artists can immerse themselves in virtual painting environments from the comfort of their homes. This accessibility allows aspiring artists to engage in painting without financial barriers, making it an inclusive and democratic medium for artistic expression.
Experimentation and Undoing Mistakes
Painting VR provides a unique advantage over traditional painting by allowing artists to experiment freely and undo mistakes effortlessly. In the virtual realm, artists can explore various styles, techniques, and color palettes without the fear of wasting expensive physical resources or ruining an artwork irreversibly. This freedom to experiment fosters creativity and empowers artists to push their boundaries, resulting in accelerated learning and growth.
By eliminating the waste of paint, canvas, and tools, avoiding toxic fumes, and providing accessibility and convenience, Painting VR ensures a sustainable and health-friendly artistic experience. Embracing this technology allows artists to focus on their creative journey without compromising their commitment to the planet or their personal well-being. As the world becomes more conscious of environmental and health issues, Painting VR stands as a remarkable tool for aspiring artists to learn, grow, and paint in a way that is kind to both themselves and the world around them.
Do you want to learn more about painting in virtual reality? Take a look at this article. | hobby |
https://timvahlefineart.com/portraits | 2024-04-17T15:20:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817158.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417142102-20240417172102-00543.warc.gz | 0.888041 | 200 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__83171456 | en | Communicating the human form and figure is so much more than gaining a likeness; it's also about communicating the essence of the person I am painting or drawing. I am endlessly fascinated by the complexities that each of us reflect, and enjoy peeling back the layers with brush or pencil to reveal an essence that captivates the viewer.
Oil on board
Oil on panel.
Graphite, chalk and Uni Posca White Pen (0.5mm) on archival paper
"Self Portrait #3"
Oil on panel | hobby |
https://justyourfood.com/passionate-cooking-mango-lassi-the-ultimate-culinary-journey-with-love/ | 2023-12-03T18:06:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100508.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203161435-20231203191435-00781.warc.gz | 0.847623 | 642 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__301596917 | en | Passionate Cooking: Mango Lassi the Ultimate Culinary Journey with Love
we’ve started with a classic favorite: the Homemade Mango Lassi. This delightful Indian mango smoothie is the perfect embodiment of what we aim to achieve here – simplicity, flavor, and satisfaction.
- 2 ripe mangoes (Alphonso or Ataulfo mangoes work well)
- 1 cup plain yogurt (you can use Greek yogurt for a thicker consistency)
- 1/2 cup milk (adjust to achieve your desired thickness)
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional, for added flavor)
- A handful of ice cubes (optional)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Chopping board and knife
1. Prepare the Mango:
- Start by peeling and removing the flesh from the ripe mangoes. Cut the mango flesh away from the pit. You can also use frozen mango chunks if fresh mangoes are not in season.
2. Combine Ingredients:
- In a blender, add the mango chunks, plain yogurt, milk, sugar, and ground cardamom (if using). You can adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the mangoes and your personal preference. If you like it less sweet, start with a smaller amount and add more if needed.
3. Blend It:
- Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You can also add a handful of ice cubes if you want your Mango Lassi to be colder and more refreshing. Blend for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring there are no mango chunks left.
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5. Serve Chilled:
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TOS Spring Meeting in Abilene: Tying it Up
TOS is pleased to announce we will return to Abilene for our Spring 2023 Meeting, taking place Thursday May 4 through Sunday May 7, 2023. We count on our meetings to replenish our treasury so that we can continue the important work at our sanctuaries, with our youth groups, and citizen science projects. This meeting is also our annual meeting where newly elected directors will be announced.
Offering a super assortment of field trips in the Abilene area, expect a variety of shorebirds (possibilities for Hudsonian Godwit and Buff-breasted Sandpiper), hawks, and other birds of spring. Nesting species include Great-crested Flycatcher and Yellow-throated Vireo. There are chances to see Black-capped Vireo and lots of Western species like Black-throated Sparrow and Scaled Quail. Field trips offer excellent birding on private ranches and state parks, with the opportunity to jump-start or tie up your Century Club lists in the counties surrounding Abilene.
Our meeting speakers will offer their presentations in person, presenting a variety of exciting and interesting topics so please make an effort to attend. Prior to each evening’s speaker, we will share stories and interesting sightings from that day’s birding efforts.
We will have in-person event registration, plus a wrap-up banquet at our host hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn. Registration information appears below. DEADLINE TO REGISTER AT THE HILTON IS APRIL 23, 2023.
The Abilene area offers interesting birding opportunities. We eagerly look forward to seeing you during the meeting to pad your Big Country lists.
- Christine Turnbull, TOS Past-President/Planning Committee Chair
EVENT REGISTRATION: Online registration is required so that we can share instructions, resources, and details with you. Registration is open on our website - simply log in to your account and select View Upcoming Events from the menu on the left. Registration will close on April 28, 2023 at 11:55 p.m. You will receive a confirmation email once your payment is complete.
The fee for the event is $100 per TOS member. It is $135 for non-members, which covers their annual membership dues. Students may attend for free. There is a $10 increase in price on April 25. No cancellations can be made after May 1, 2023.
BANQUET SELECTION: Meal options appear on the registration form and must be submitted by April 16, 2023.
Please note: The Abilene area has been in a severe drought which may affect the expected distribution of birds. There could, however, be some nice surprises too!
COVID Safety during the Meeting
For the health and safety of everyone, TOS asks that participants comply with guidelines set by private businesses and municipal entities.
Hotel and Breakfast
Our host hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn at 4449 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene, TX 79606. Their phone number is 325-690-6432. (Caravans to field trips will leave from the parking lot of the nearby Abilene Mall.)
You must make hotel reservations BY APRIL 23, 2023. Click HERE to reserve a room at the special group rate of $139 per night. Breakfast is included in that price and will be available at 5:00 a.m. daily.
Lunch and Banquet
No box lunches will be available at this event, but we will provide a list of nearby restaurants and shops where food can be purchased, and there is a 24-hour grocery store/deli called Market Street next door to the hotel. Dinner is on your own on Thursday and Friday.
On the meeting registration form, you will see two Saturday banquet selections: 1.) lemon pepper chicken breast with garden salad, roasted red-skin potatoes, seasonal vegetables, dessert and tea, coffee or water 2.) gluten-free pasta with marinara sauce, garden salad, mixed vegetables, dessert and tea, coffee or water. THESE APPEAR ON THE REGISTRATION FORM ONLINE, AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 16.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
4:00-6:00 PM Event check-in at the Hilton Garden Inn
6:30-7:00 PM Welcome/Introductions/Announcements (Lots of useful information is given during this time, so please attend.)
7:00-8:00 PM Speaker: Jay Packer - Welcome to the Big Country: Spring Version
Friday, May 5
All Day Birding
4:00-5:00 PM Event check-in at the Hilton Garden Inn
6:30-7:00 PM Announcements/Birding Reports
7:00-8:00 PM Speaker: Anita Hoskins - Grassland Bird Conservation in a Dynamic and Diverse State
Saturday, May 6
All Day Birding
5:00-6:00 PM Informal social hour in the hotel bar
6:00-7:00 PM Banquet/Announcements/Birding Reports
7:00-8:00 PM Speaker: Laura Keene A Photographic Big Year
Sunday, May 7
All Day Birding and depart for home
The link to register for the meeting is on our spiffy new website . Look for an email advising of the date it opens during the week of March 26. Please have ready a first and second choice of field trips, as some trips fill fast. If you would like to be on a waitlist for a trip, contact Judy Kestner at 361-701-1962. Be sure to mention the trip number, and how many spaces you’ll need.
Please also be sure your email address and membership dues payments are up-to-date. (To confirm, just visit www.texasbirds.org and click Member Login to view your account.) Once you make your event fee payment, you will receive a confirmation email showing the trips and banquet meal, if any, that you have selected.
For any questions, or if you do not have access to the internet, you may call Judy Kestner at 361-701-1962 or Frances Cerbins at 512-372-9039 for assistance with registration. If you don’t get an answer, leave a message and Judy or Frances will call you back when they are available.
Spring Meeting Package
$100 for TOS members
$135 for Non-TOS members (includes a one-year membership)
FREE for all students
Registration cost will increase by $10 on April 27, 2023.
Title: Welcome to the Big Country: Spring Version
Presenter: Jay Packer
Description: As he did at our January meeting, Abilene native Jay Packer puts a spotlight on the area and what makes it a super place to go birding. He will touch on the region’s habitats, both in Taylor County where Abilene is located, and the surrounding counties. Jay will explain what makes the region special from a birding perspective, as well as cover some of the region's avian highlights over the years. Join us for Jay's talk and get excited about spring birding in the Big Country!
Bio: Born and raised in Abilene, TX, Jay Packer started birding at the age of 12 after an extended family road trip to the great national parks of the Western U.S. He quickly began traveling across Texas, then the U.S. and, at 20 years old, took his first trip to the tropics in Costa Rica. Epic road trips to Mexico ensued, where he and friends subsisted on peanut butter and tortillas for days as they looked for Mexico’s rarest birds, pulling the car into the woods to camp and getting a hotel once a week for the shower. More recently, Jay and his wife Amy have traveled for birds to Europe, then Ecuador, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, South Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. Closer to home, Jay is passionate about the Texas Century Club (seeing over 100 species in each county of Texas) and finding new county records. Jay loves sharing and talking about his passion for birding and photography.
Title: Grassland Bird Conservation in a Dynamic and Diverse State
Presenter: Anita Hoskins
Description: Texas is a state of stark contrasts influenced by a dizzying array of elevational, meteorological, and geological gradients, all of which support an incredible assortment of ecosystems which support one of the richest and most diverse assemblages of species within the US including endemic species found nowhere else in the world.
However, our population growth trends have resulted in more than 2.2 million acres of historical working lands lost between 1997 and 2017 – a concerning trend that leads the nation. Grassland and rangeland ecosystems have been particularly hard hit as are those species that rely on them. Grassland obligate birds have experienced the most significant decline of any guild of birds – greater than 50%.
This presentation will aim to answer questions associated with the needs of Texas birds and critical ecosystems with particular emphasis on grassland songbirds. It will assist in characterizing chronic stressors and the many tools that are available to address them including Audubon’s bird friend beef program.
Bio: Anita Hoskins is the Senior Coordinator of Private Lands overseeing the Southern Great Plains Region with Audubon Texas. She is experienced in helping landowners of all backgrounds find conservation solutions and is passionate about bridging the gap between agriculture and grassland bird conservation. Anita received her bachelors in Natural Resource Management from Angelo State University and her Masters of Natural Resource Development from Texas A&M University. Outside of work, Anita is sure to be found working on the family ranch, hunting, camping, or just being a student of nature.
Title: A Photographic Big Year
Presenter: Laura Keene
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https://badwilf.com/running-down-corridors-episode-1-series-2/ | 2024-02-27T03:04:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474670.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227021813-20240227051813-00179.warc.gz | 0.902079 | 244 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__34230637 | en | Welcome to Running Down Corridors, where we explore the fascinating world of the Doctor and their adventures through time and space.
In this episode, we’ll be discussing the latest Doctor Who special, “Legend of the Sea Devils”. The Sea Devils are a classic Doctor Who monster that first appeared in the Jon Pertwee era, and have since become a fan-favorite. In this special, the Doctor and her companions find themselves in the middle of an underwater battle between the Sea Devils and a group of humans.
We’ll be discussing the themes and messages of the episode, as well as the performances of the actors and the special effects. We’ll also be exploring the history of the Sea Devils in Doctor Who, and how they’ve evolved over the years. Additionally, we’ll be delving into some of the behind-the-scenes details.
So join us for an exciting discussion of “Legend of the Sea Devils”.
This podcast is part of The Bad Wilf Network. Check out www.badwilf.com, for information on all our other shows.
Artwork by Penny Smallshire. | hobby |
http://oxfordmindfulness.org/learn/public-programme/ | 2014-12-20T14:26:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802769894.131/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075249-00016-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.971888 | 540 | CC-MAIN-2014-52 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-52__0__61883463 | en | MBCT is recommended by the UK’s National Institute of Clinical Excellence and is as effective as drugs for preventing depression. But, more importantly, it also works for the rest of us who are struggling to keep up with the constant demands of the modern world.
The OMC offers an 8-week MBCT programme for the general public. Each course takes a maximum of 25 people. You must be aged 18 years or over to take this course.
The programme consists of 8 x 2-hour group sessions, where there will be guided experiential practice and some theoretical teachings. In between sessions, there will be home practice for people to do and we estimate this takes approximately 1 hour/day. Each participant will receive guided meditation CDs and written handouts. There is also an all-day practice session included in each programme which is held on a Saturday.
View more information about the 8-week MBCT course.
Courses starting between January and April 2015 are now fully booked.
Courses starting between April and October 2015 will be available to book from 7 January 2015
Evening programmes run from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Daytime programmes run from 10.00am to 12.00pm. The “all-day” Saturday is from 10:00am – 4:00pm (coffee from 9:30am).
Dates for 2015
January – March -fully booked-
- Tuesdays 13 January – 3 March (6pm-8pm), “All-day” Saturday 21 February (10am-4pm)
- Mondays 19 January – 9 March (6pm-8pm), “All-day” Saturday 28 February (10am-4pm)
- Fridays 30 January – 20 March, (10am-12pm), “All-Day” Saturday 7 March (10am-4pm)
April – June -fully booked-
- Fridays 24 April – 12 June (10am-12pm), “All-Day” Saturday 30 May (10am-4pm)
If you wish to cancel your booking we will refund your fee, with a deduction of £20 to pay for administration, if you let us know 21 days or more before the workshop takes place. If you are not able to give us 21 days notice, we will not be able to give you a refund.
If you have questions about the classes please see our FAQs page.
If you have another query not answered on our site or would like to speak to someone about this programme before registering then please contact us. | hobby |
http://willinghamstaxidermy.com/ | 2013-12-05T03:35:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163039002/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204131719-00023-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.867737 | 148 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__146274515 | en | Welcome to Willingham’s Fur & Taxidermy. Located in Odessa, FL, we specialize in quality furs and trophy mounts, as well as wildlife displays for nature centers and natural history exhibits. We also create custom clothing accessories for winter wear, rendezvous and other reenactment programs.
Member in good standing:
- Florida State Taxidermist’s Association
- National Taxidermists Association
- Florida Trappers Association
- National Trappers Association
- National Wild Turkey Federation
- Women in the Outdoors
You can be sure that when you bring an animal to Willingham’s, you’ll get back a beautiful trophy or fur piece that lasts a lifetime! | hobby |
https://happinessmama.com/favorite-childrens-books-mothers-day/ | 2023-02-04T19:23:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500151.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20230204173912-20230204203912-00416.warc.gz | 0.956256 | 1,990 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__110337774 | en | At our house, we love to read!
Reading has been an important part of our bedtime and naptime routines since my daughters were babies. Our favorite books are read again and again.
Here I share our favorites whose themes are centered on a mother’s love. I hope you’ll be reminded of some of your favorites, and maybe find a new one to love and share with your own children this Mother’s Day and beyond.
Someday by Alison McGhee and Peter H. Reynolds
This beautiful, simple story is a mother’s musings about the unfolding of her daughter’s life, from babyhood to childhood to becoming an adult, and her desire for her daughter to live life to the fullest.
“Someday, you will run so fast and so far, your heart will feel like fire.”
The poignant writing is complemented by simple, touching illustrations. Get ready–this is a tearjerker. My daughters like looking at the pictures and the words, but honestly, this is a book that means more to me than to them.
I gave a copy to my mother who loves it as well.
2. Mama, Do You Love Me?
Mama, Do You Love Me? by Barbara M. Joosse and Barbara Lavallee
This is my favorite mother/daughter book. It is a sweet story in which the daughter asks her mother a series of questions to explore the limits of her love.
“Mama, do you love me? Yes, I do, dear one. How long? I’ll love you until the umiak flies into the darkness, the stars turn to fish in the sky, and the puffin howls at the moon.”
My older daughter and I can recite this one by heart. It’s about the unconditional, forever love of a mother for her daughter. It has beautiful illustrations, and I love the setting of Inuit culture in the book. I highly, highly recommend this one for babies on up.
3. The Runaway Bunny
The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd
I read Goodnight Moon with both of my daughters and loved it, but somehow I never read this one until recently. And I love it! It is one of the most powerful books about a mother’s love I’ve ever read. Similar in theme to Mama, Do You Love Me?, this one tells the story of little bunny, who explores what would happen if he ran away from his mother.
“If you become a bird and fly away from me,” said his mother, “I will be a tree that you come home to.”
Nothing can stop her from finding her bunny and bringing him back into her arms of love. The handpainted illustrations are surprising and stunning, and really bring the words to life. This is another favorite among favorites.
4. Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You
Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You by Nancy Tillman
This one I love for its touching declaration of how the mother’s love will find her children wherever they are. It especially resonates with me since I have to be apart from my older daughter when she is at her dad’s.
“Make a big splash! Go out on a limb! My love will find you. My love can swim!”
The mixed media illustrations are interesting and different, created in Tillman’s distinct, fanciful style. The pictures depict a child playing or interacting with all sorts of animals. This book, like all of Tillman’s books, features the theme “You are loved.” And I love that.
5. Love You Forever
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch and Sheila McGraw
In this beautiful classic, a new mom cradles her baby and sings to him a special lullaby.
“I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be.”
As he grows older and older, she continues to sneak into his room, and “if he’s really asleep, she rocks him back and forth, back and forth, and as she rocks him, she sings…”
The words and pictures are touching and sweet. Get out the tissues for this one, too. Both of my daughters love it. The lullaby in it is part of our lullaby repertoire now. I just made up the tune.
6. Koala Lou
Koala Lou by Mem Fox and Pamela Lofts
This is a sweet book about a little koala girl who has lots of little brothers and sisters and a mama who is very busy taking care of them. Koala Lou misses being little and having all of her mother’s attention.
She misses her mother saying, “Koala Lou, I do love you.”
She decides to do something big to get her mother’s attention and have her say that again, so she enters a tree climbing event in the Bush Olympics.
I got this with my older daughter in mind, when I was expecting her younger sister. Now that she is 7, she enjoys it more than ever.
It also has really beautiful, colorful pictures, and I love all the Australian animals in it.
7. If I Could Keep You Little
If I Could Keep You Little by Marianne Richmond
This is a sweet book about the bittersweet experience of watching our children grow up. Parents muse about keeping their children little, but how that would also mean missing all the special joys of watching our children as they grow up and gain independence.
“If I could keep you little, I’d kiss your cuts and scrapes. But then I’d miss you learning from your own mistakes.”
Both my seven-year-old and three-year-old love this book. My older daughter and I are not crazy about the artwork, but that didn’t stop my daughter from saying, “I love this book” the other day. I also appreciate that the illustrations feature parents and children of different ethnic backgrounds.
8. On Mother’s Lap
On Mother’s Lap by Ann Herbert Scott and Glo Coalson
A little boy discovers that his mother’s lap has plenty of room for him, his toys, and his little sister. I love the setting of modern Alaskan Inuit culture, and the watercolor illustrations are beautiful.
“There is always room on mother’s lap!”
This is especially good to read when a new baby is on the way or a child is having a hard time dealing with the changes that accompany a new sibling in the house.
9. Mommy Hugs
Mommy Hugs by Anne Gutman and Georg Hallensleben
This book has lovely painted illustrations of various animal mothers and their babies. I especially like that it uses the correct names for the baby animals.
“Mommy swan hugs her cygnet with a cuddle.”
It is especially good for bedtime reading and cuddles with a baby or toddler.
10. Kiss, Kiss!
Kiss, Kiss! by Margaret Wild and Bridget Strevens-Marzo
I picked this book up at the bookstore for Valentine’s Day one year, and both children have enjoyed it. Little hippo says goodbye to his mother and walks through various terrains, noticing all the other little animals kissing their mamas. Suddenly he remembers something he forgot to do.
With its simple repetition and various animals, it’s especially great for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers. The brightly painted illustrations are cute, too.
11. Ladybug Girl and Her Mama
Ladybug Girl and Her Mama by Jacky Davis and David Soman
If you like Ladybug Girl, this is a good one to add to the collection. It’s sweet and shows a simple day enjoyed by Ladybug Girl and her Mama. Just know that it’s much shorter than the regular Ladybug Girl books, with a very simple story.
12. Mommy Hugs
Mommy Hugs by Karen Katz
We have read this one so many times. It’s definitely one of our most read books. I love Karen Katz books, and this one doesn’t disappoint. It is a counting book, following all the hugs from mommy, from the moment baby wakes up, ’til the time she goes to sleep at night. The inimitable Karen Katz illustrations are lovely, and really add to the story. One of my favorite parts is when the dog is seen in the background chewing on baby’s special teddy, and in the next picture, mommy is hugging her and comforting her. Later in the book we see that mommy has repaired the teddy bear as promised.
“five ‘Mommy will fix it!’ don’t-cry hugs”
This bright, colorful counting book is especially good for babies and toddlers.
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Which of these do you and your children love, too? What other books about mother’s love are on your list of favorites? Please share in the comments below. | hobby |
https://justindoan.8z.com/ | 2020-07-09T17:44:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655900614.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20200709162634-20200709192634-00253.warc.gz | 0.980799 | 386 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__110117127 | en | "Justin is an extremely hard worker! He has always been very dedicated to what he sets his mind too. He will always go above and beyond for his clients!" - Mike
My name is Justin Doan and I am proud to have grown up in Colorado, born and raised next to these beautiful purple mountains majesties. I have been blessed to see the amazing growth and evolution this amazing state has been through over the last three plus decades. I love exploring everything that Colorado has to offer and I know that even years and years later I’ve barely scratched the surface. I have lived and worked all over at this point from Evergreen to Strasburg, from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins.
I am a Realtor who is eager to help both buyers and sellers find the best solution for their needs. Real estate has always been a strong passion of mine. Growing up with my dad who is in a similar industry, has helped me develop a unique perspective on the entire buying and selling process. I am up for any challenge that is thrown my way. I have a very competitive nature and it shows when it comes to negotiating the best deals for my clients. My ultimate goal at the end of the day will always be to help my clients find the perfect solution for their needs.
In my free time I enjoy all the sports, going to Rockies, Broncos and Nuggets games are some of my favorites. Some of my other hobbies include golf, four-wheeling and hiking in the mountains and running for medals(Haha).
My driving force behind everything I do though comes from my desire to provide for my family. I have been with my wife, Giana for seven years and married for two of those wonderful years. We have two dogs and we are thrilled that our little family will be growing by one more soon as we have our first baby boy on the way, who is due in October. | hobby |
https://www.frontlaunch.com/products/sewing-laser-guided-scissors | 2020-01-22T21:07:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250607407.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20200122191620-20200122220620-00526.warc.gz | 0.909489 | 227 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__108380282 | en | Sewing Laser-guided Scissors
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http://gta5android.info/ | 2020-09-30T14:31:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600402127075.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20200930141310-20200930171310-00272.warc.gz | 0.977234 | 607 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__106569694 | en | It is hard to downplay the overall power of video games, especially considering how many people play them. For those who might not be aware, it is estimated that there are already over 2 billion gamers in the world. This makes sense when one considers that video games exist for people with all sorts of backgrounds, hobbies, interests, and of all ages. However, there are few video games that have impacted the culture like the GTA 5 Android has.
Believe it or not, GTA 5, when it was released in 2013, not only gained widespread critical acclaim. It also broke records worldwide in terms of being the fastest-selling entertainment product of all time. The game earned an astonishing $800 million in its first day because of how anticipated it was.
The game is an action-adventure video game that is intended for mature audiences, and follows three criminals attempting to commit heists in a fictional city called ”Los Santos”, which is based on Los Angeles.. The gamer can also choose to play from either a first-person or third-person perspective, as well.
The idea is to complete missions with specific objectives in order to advance in the game. GTA 5 Mobile revolves around three main characters: Michael De Santa, Trevor Philips, and Franklin Clinton, and their stories all intertwine as the plot proceeds. Some missions involve one character, while others involve multiple characters. These characters rank differently for all sorts of abilities, whether it’s driving, shooting, or other skills. There are all sorts of possibilities when one plays the game, which is part of the reason why the GTA series has become so successful. There are many that believe the idea of the game is to build a true criminal empire, or commit as many crimes as possible, although that is not the stated intent of the game at all, necessarily.
Therefore, during the course of a game, one can actually become a real estate mogul, go to the movies, go sightseeing, or go hunting, and more. The game is extremely immersive, which is why some feel as though they are in an actual city when playing the game. There are aspects of the game that were only uncovered years later, to give one an idea of the true scope and brilliance of the game.
The game has undergone a series of re-releases for various consoles, as well. There is also now Grand Theft Auto Online, which allows up to 30 gamers to participate, as well. The game has made billions in revenue, and some even consider it one of the best video games of all time. The game has sold over 100 million copies, as well.
While there are some that believe that the GTA 5 Game encourages violence, the truth is that the game has forever changed popular culture. The game’s release also showed the world just how powerful the video game industry is, and how important of a force it was in terms of the entertainment sector. There are many who still play the game to this day. | hobby |
https://www.vhs.fi/vantaan-hiihtoseura-vantaa-ski-club-in-english/ | 2023-11-30T22:57:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100258.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130225634-20231201015634-00130.warc.gz | 0.898504 | 511 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__12320366 | en | Vantaan Hiihtoseura – Vantaa Ski Club in english
Vantaan Hiihtoseura (VHS) is a specialized cross country skiing club in the capital area of Finland. Our main territory is Vantaa and our main training centre is Hakunila Sports Park.
In 2021-22 we were ranked as #3 in Finland amongst all ski clubs, #1 in top athlete activities.
We cater in many fields; competitions at all levels (yearly TV-races with some 1,5 mill TV-viewers), mass start competitions (including recreational level), events, ski schools, courses, training, charity.
We have two full-time employees; Head Coach and Executive Director and a vast number of volunteers and families running the club activities.
Our coaching and joint training takes place in several levels
- 5-12 year old kids (this age group has been divided into four groups based on various criteria to enable everyone’s individual development)
- 13-16 year old youngsters
- 17-20 year old juniors
- Marathon Ski group (young adults with some goals but without regular competing)
- Seniors (60+)
- Recreational trainers all ages
We co-operate with corporates in many ways (also in English)
- different events
- technique courses
- ski waxing courses
- roller ski and nordic walking/running courses
- staff/team welfare days 2h – half day with both physical and mental wellbeing in scope
You might also be interested to promote your brand through us, here are some ways
- TV-races with some 1,5 mill. national TV-viewer exposure
- ski stadium exposure for the whole ski season with several million recreational skiers and our event visitors (average daily recreational skier amount in Hakunila is some 5000/day)
- ski school branding
- title sponsorship for events/competitions
- and many more things…
Coming events, open to all, in autumn 2022 are
21.9., 5.10. and 12.10. Cross country running competitions
23.10. Nordic Running Race
Look up for more info on these www.vhs.fi/kilpailut or email us.
Feel free to contact us and find out more.
Hope to see you in Hakunila Sports Park. Let us educate you on cross country skiing!
Phone +358 40 524 5286 | hobby |
https://hubcapmike.com/screw-on-instruct/ | 2023-12-09T02:53:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100781.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209004202-20231209034202-00229.warc.gz | 0.879145 | 417 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__1218823 | en | Screw-On Racing Disc Hubcap Instructions for Installation
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- "Break the bead" on your tires (let the air out of the tire and separate the tire from the front of the wheel) before drilling any holes. This will prevent the chance of damaging the tire or sealing area while you are drilling.
- Lay your new Screw-On Racing Disc on the front of the wheel and mark the through holes.
- Center punch the marks and drill them through with a No.21 drill bit.
- Tap the holes using a 10-32 tap.
- Using 10-32 screws, screw your new racing disc onto the wheel. Important: The screws need to be close to flush with the back side of the front of the wheel, so as to not protrude into the tire and puncture the tire or break the seal. Check for proper screw length before re-inflating the tire and screwing the racing disc back on.
- Once you have confirmed that the screw length is correct (flush), remove the racing disc.
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- Apply a ¾" diameter drop of clear silicone gasket sealant to both sides of the racing disc holes and then screw the racing disc back onto the wheel. This insures that the racing disc won't move around on the wheel after installation.
- Due to slight variances in the hole locations on the racing disc, it is recommended that you make a mark on the back side of the disc at the hole closest to the valve stem immediately after marking the holes. This will allow you to reinstall the racing disc in the same position (so that the holes line up properly) when the disc is removed.
- Check the screws periodically for tightness and re-apply silicone sealant if necessary.
- Wheel weights may be attached to the backside of the wheel or you can use the stick on type.
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https://www.rissabeedesigns.com/events | 2021-05-15T01:27:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991812.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20210515004936-20210515034936-00479.warc.gz | 0.88776 | 101 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__65701441 | en | Dreamcatcher Workshop at Owl's Landing
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Join us Memorial Day Weekend up at Owl's Landing Campground in Holderness.
What better activity for a long weekend camping trip than making dreamcatchers?
I'll walk you step by step through the process and you'll finish the class with your very own dreamcatcher to take home with you.
Class is $25 and includes all materials.
Owl's Landing Campground
Holderness, NH 03245 | hobby |
http://iyc.org.uk/2017/10/tickets-sale-choice-quiz-night/ | 2018-04-21T13:16:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125945222.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20180421125711-20180421145711-00379.warc.gz | 0.953693 | 238 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__55394366 | en | It’s Your Choice Quiz 2017!
Join us at Totton and Eling Cricket Club, SO40 8RW
From 7pm on Friday 17 November 2017
The quiz will start promptly at 7.30pm
Tickets (to be booked in advance): £5
You are invited to join us as part of a ready-made team of 4-8 people, or to attend on your own – in which case we will team you up with other quizzers! Limited parking is available onsite and drinks/snacks can be purchased from the bar throughout the evening.
Tickets are just £5 per person. Any profit made from the event will go towards helping IYC to continue running its services for vulnerable young people across the New Forest. Find out more about what we do here.
If you have any questions or need help purchasing your tickets, please contact Hannah Pollard on 023 8086 4231 or [email protected].
Please let us know if a member of your party is a wheelchair user.
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http://crm.waterfordchamber.ie/news/details/yarning-connections-with-waterford-knitters-and-crocheters | 2023-12-04T22:24:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100535.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204214708-20231205004708-00849.warc.gz | 0.900544 | 513 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__23056497 | en | Walton Institute in South East Technological University (SETU) is proud to announce that the innovative Yarning Connections project has been awarded funding under Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)’s Discover programme.
The SFI Discover Programme aims to support and develop the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education and public engagement sector in Ireland by investing in, developing and extending activity and ability in this area, and exploring and encouraging novel means of engaging the public.
Yarning Connections brings together traditional yarn crafters, knitting and crochet community groups from Waterford city and county with technical experts from Walton Institute’s electronic textiles (eTextiles) lab, to actively engage in a STEM exploration of eTextiles.
Beginning in April, ten knitters and ten crocheters from local groups and Waterford ICA guilds will participate in peer-to-peer idea generation workshops delivered by Walton Institute, Caroline O'Toole, industry knitting partner, and Jacqui Kelleher, industry crochet partner. The workshop participants will be introduced to various conductive yarns and fabric circuits and will collaboratively work on conductive yarn integration, and experiment with construction techniques to realise knitted and crocheted circuits and soft switches.
Aileen Drohan, Yarning Connections project lead, outlines how this could impact the textile landscape. “This collaboration between eTextile experts and yarn crafters provides a unique opportunity to create a new and sustainable network of skilled e-textile crafters, who learn from each other, keeping the old traditional craft methods alive, while encouraging the practice of e-textiles as potentially complementary disciplines.”
Frances Cleary, Head of Division in Walton Institute, says “the project provides a pathway for traditional yarn crafting communities who typically don't engage in STEM-related activities to embrace and understand e-textiles. Releasing new electronic patterns under a CC licence makes it free to share and available to all to use or modify, keeping the tradition of pattern sharing and re-mixing alive for centuries to come.”
Design ideas generated during the workshops will be co-designed and co-created and developed by industry partners into new knitting and crochet patterns with eTextiles at its core. Once the draft patterns are ready, another 25 knitters and 25 crocheters will then test them and give feedback with a final aim of releasing knitting and crochet patterns with simple electrical functionality under a creative commons licence (CC BY-SA 4.0). | hobby |
https://trentparkrc.com/news_and_results/coaching-update-6-march/ | 2023-09-21T10:22:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233505362.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20230921073711-20230921103711-00559.warc.gz | 0.951477 | 218 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__190406543 | en | This week we have the use of the track on Tuesday. The mixed abilities session will meet at 19:10 for a group warm up. There will be a session for both marathoners and 5&10K improvers. Other sessions will be available, so please see Coacha for further details.
On Thursday, meet as usual at 19:00 for a club notices and announcements of runs on offer. There will be a variety of paces and distances on offer.
On Saturday, there will be various hills sessions on offer in the park. For those who prefer something flat, we have the Chingford League relays at Wanstead Flats. The race is 2 miles mostly on grass and trails and is always good fun.
On Sunday, there is the rescheduled Royston Sunday League race. It would be great to see lots of club members out for the last cross-country of the season. For those who are training for longer distances, please refer to WhatsApp groups for details of informal Sunday long runs.
Have a great running week. | hobby |
http://russia.org.my/en/2019/02/open-chess-tournament-2019/ | 2022-11-26T18:45:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446708046.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20221126180719-20221126210719-00786.warc.gz | 0.967464 | 499 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__163912660 | en | On the 16th of February Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Kuala Lumpur held Russian Diplomats’ Day Open Chess Tournament for children and adults dedicated to the Day of Diplomat celebrated in Russia on the 10th of February.
The event started with simultaneous exhibition with Russian Grandmaster Alexander Fominykh. 20 players decided to challenge Russian FIDE coach, and 7 have successfully ended a game in a draw, but no one could win the Grandmaster this time.
Afterwards, during the opening ceremony the director of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture Dr. Ayrat Akhmetov in his welcoming speech briefed about the history of the Russian Diplomat’s Day and wished the players all the best in the tournament.
Open chess tournament was held at the Cultural Centre for the 3d time. 80 players from 10 countries took part in the event this year. Children and adults from Malaysia, Russia, Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and other nationals have played 6 rounds, competing for the prizes in 4 different categories.
Malaysian player Hassan Rayyan Teh became a champion in Open category. The first place among diplomats was given to Andrey Stepanov, Deputy Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in Malaysia. Talented Malaysian player Thamilarasu Shivendra won the champion in the category “Children under 12” and A’Dira A’Dawiyah Abd Aziz became the best lady player of the tournament. The youngest and the oldest participants of the game have also received a special prize. A chess team of the Russian Embassy School in Malaysia guided by a coach Alexey Kopytkov had also attended the tournament and fought for the prizes. Primary school student Sasha Antipov was the 4th in the category “Children under 12”. At the end of the event the Minister-counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation to Malaysia Anton Revutskiy congratulated all the players on the successful game, while trophies and medals were handed to the winners of the tournament. After that the organizing committee – International Arbitier, Honorary Secretary, MCF Abd Hamid Majid, the secretary of the tournament Ms Shireen Ding and International Grandmaster, FIDE coach Alexander Fominykh received the letters of appreciation from the Director of Russian Centre of Science and Culture Dr. Ayrat Akhmetov for their enormous contribution and help to promote chess in Malaysia. | hobby |
https://xiaowei-design.com/en/category/tricot/ | 2023-10-04T03:18:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511351.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004020329-20231004050329-00466.warc.gz | 0.907769 | 134 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__64969916 | en | Voila, another great year which is ending soon! Thank you for your kindness and your support for this very enriching year.
I offer you a 30% discount on all my patterns with code Happy2020! Until January 1, 2020 at midnight (Paris time).
Enjoy it and happy new year!
I am very happy to announce the release of Hi Mulan, a project created for Écheveau Solidaire. All the profits of the first 3 months from this pattern will be donated to MASFD association to fight fibrous dysplasia through the Echeveau Solidaire Challenge. I thank you in advance for your help! | hobby |
https://www.lexusofsilverspring.com/2020-washington-auto-show/ | 2020-05-27T15:32:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347394756.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20200527141855-20200527171855-00277.warc.gz | 0.897825 | 523 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__49541702 | en | 2020 Washington Auto Show
Once again, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center hosts the 2020 Washington Auto Show this January 24th through February 2nd. Join in the fun to learn about over 600 new vehicles to be released, meet local celebrities, and take a test drive with a stunt driver on one of the available courses. There’s plenty going on at the Washington Auto Show this year. Learn more about it with us at DARCARS Lexus of Silver Spring today and be sure to reserve your tickets soon!
2020 Washington Auto Show Highlights
Adventurous Test Drives
Whether you’re looking to take a new Jeep for a test drive on an all-new off-roading course at Camp Jeep or you want to take the passenger seat with a stunt driver taking the lead in a new Jaguar on the Indoor Jaguar Stunt Track, there are plenty of ways for you to take a spin in a new and exciting new model at this year’s auto show.
High-end Vehicles & Local Celebrities
The Exotic Car Display is back and taking up two levels. Be sure to see it all when you visit because these are high-end models you won’t want to miss out on. Featured exotic car brands at the 2020 show will include Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, and Rolls Royce. While exploring, be sure to stop by and get a picture with this year’s celebrities including Redskins running back Derrius Guice, Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas, and Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen! These players will be available for pictures and autographs throughout the 2020 Washington Auto.
The Family Fun Zone is bigger than ever and bringing back some of their favorite PBS characters like Splash and Bubbles, Daniel Tiger, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and many more!
Looking for more family-friendly fun? The Humane Rescue Alliance, in partnership with Subaru and the Prince William County Animal Shelter, is bringing in adoptable dogs to play with!
Learn More About the 2020 Washington Auto Show!
There’s plenty to see and do at the 2020 Washington Auto Show this year. Be sure to reserve your tickets today and bring the family! Learn more about the 2020 Washington Auto Show with us at DARCARS Lexus of Silver Spring so you can plan out your time. If you have any questions about this upcoming auto show, about our dealership, new Lexus Enform technology, to learn about the Lexus RX 350 interior, and more, don’t hesitate to contact our team today! | hobby |
https://domainedubocq.be/en-GB/accommodations/pitch-central-.html | 2021-03-07T08:03:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178376206.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20210307074942-20210307104942-00529.warc.gz | 0.91635 | 246 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__98475475 | en | It is a demarcated campsite suitable for tents, caravans and folding trailers and is surrounded by a hedge. These campsites are located in the middle of the campsite and close to the sports field. Here you have your own electricity point.
On this campsite, you can make your own campfire in a fire bowl! This can be arranged at the reception. It is also possible to book an additional small tent for a maximum of 2 people. Central campsites are numbered 26 to 33 on the map. It is not possible to reserve a specific place in advance. The place will be allocated on arrival.
|To book on site:|
|Shower token||€ 1.00||For a hot shower for 5 minutes|
|Additional side tent||€ 3.00||Per nacht|
|Electricity (limited)||€ 3.50||By night|
|Dog on leash||€ 2.00||By night|
Click here for the full map.
Booking conditions adjusted in relation to covid-19:If the stay cannot take place due to negative travel advice or other corona related reasons, you can defer the reservation for free. | hobby |
https://www.topspeedchina.com/en/NEWS/537.html | 2024-04-22T21:56:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00192.warc.gz | 0.935914 | 539 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__118801782 | en | Motul Named as Event Title Sponsor for Sepang 12 Hours, 14 – 16 March 2024.
The return of Motul with the new title sponsorship entails the prominent role the French premium lubricant brand plays in motorsports and in providing unmatched performance and reliability through its superior product range.
2023Sepang 12 Hours
This is also a continuation of the relationship, which saw Motul serve as official lubricant during the significant comeback of the Sepang 12 Hours in March 2023 after a seven year hiatus.
Not only will the highly anticipated endurance event revert back to the original 12-hour format with Motul by it’s side, it will include GT3, GT4, GT Cup and Touring Cars, and allow up to five drivers per entry.
The race will be livestreamed in English and Chinese, worldwide, for free, once again.
Davide De Gobbi
Managing Director of Topspeed
We are thrilled to have Motul back with us once again at the Sepang 12 Hours, and to have their increased support as Event Title Sponsor. This shows the dedication they have to endurance racing in the Asia Pacific, their product and how important the event is to the company for development of their products, on and off the track. We look forward to returning to the Sepang International Circuit in March with them by our side.
Chief Marketing Officer of Motul
We have witnessed the excitement among customers and fans at the 2023 Sepang 12 Hours, where Motul was the Official Lubricant Partner for all race categories. Motorsports enthusiasts embraced the come back of their favourite racing teams and were privy to the enthralling activities at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia back in March 2023.
Deemed as one of the most gruelling endurance races known for its heat and humidity, Sepang 12 Hours presents a valuable opportunity to test the resilience of our products for a second consecutive year. With our strong commitment to motorsports, Motul will be able to test and identity improvements to our products in order to cater to our growing customer base. We remain committed to this partnership and in supporting the continuous growth of motorsports in Asia.
Entries are now open for the Motul Sepang 12 Hours.
For all entry or commercial information please contact:[email protected]
For all Motul information please contact:[email protected]
For all media please contact:[email protected]
For all track information and details please contact:[email protected] | hobby |
https://nilslindstrom.com/designing-beppo-a-unique-bold-upright-script/ | 2021-10-23T15:16:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585696.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023130922-20211023160922-00244.warc.gz | 0.963539 | 930 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__167427161 | en | Designing Beppo, A Unique Upright Script
As someone who enjoys type, I make it a point to notice and appreciate good and unique type when I encounter it. While eating at an italian restaurant I noticed hand painted signs on the walls. These signs were painted in a wholly unique, yet charming script. It was bold and upright, almost exactly vertical. It had a high x-height and a great deal of contrast between the bold verticals and the thin connecting lines. I took some photographs of the signs and, once home, searched the internet for something similar. I found nothing even close. It just begged to made into a typeface.
The first step was to draw loose pencil drawings of the characters. These are based on the original hand painted script, but slightly modified to consolidate the best features of the hand painted script, yet eliminate inconsistencies between different versions of the same letters.
These shapes continue to be refined after they are scanned and redrawn in Illustrator. For example, The lowercase n in the above “spumoni” photo has very vertical stems, while the lowercase n in the “cannoli” has slightly curved concave stems. The pencil drawing favors the curved stem, but after it was viewed in the context of the rest of the font, it was redrawn to be straighter.
In order to maintain the hand painted look and feel, each brushstroke was drawn as an individual shape with careful attention paid to how real brushes behave. Note the taper on the bottom of the descender on the p as the brush is lifted off the surface. Also note the hard corner on the inside bottom of the counter of the p as the downward stroke of the brush intersects with the upward stroke, despite the smooth outside bottom curve.
Some letters had to be slightly changed to make them more visually consistent with the rest of the script. Others had to be dramatically redrawn in order to be compatible. For example, the lowercase s was originally of the cursive style, with a prominent diagonal initial connection line. However, the angle of the connection line was not consistent with the connection lines of the other letters. And it could not be made consistent without intersecting badly with the tail of the s, or making the whole letter lean to the left. The problem was eventually solved by eliminating the initial connecting line and adding a more traditional terminal to the top of the s. Other letters that had to be dramatically redrawn included the lowercase r, v, and z.
One of the most exciting things about the original hand painted signs were the unique connections between the straight and round letterforms. A character with a rounded end would connect to a character with a straight vertical beginning in a smooth upward natural counter-clockwise arc. Same with two straights. But if a straight connected to a round, the connection would skew off in a clockwise arc to meet the top of the round letterform. The result is a very energetic part-harmonious, part-dissonant playfulness between the different character shapes.
This effect was accomplished in the script with an opentype contextual alternates feature. Each letter that ends in a straight vertical shape, such as the lowercase t, l, d, m, and n has an alternative version with the sharp clockwise arc. And whenever that letter is paired with a round letter shape, the alternate version of the straight letter is used. Also many of the letters have alternates which do not contain the ending connection line if it is the last letter of the word, such as the lowercase s, p, g, j and y.
The original photographs of the hand painted script had very few examples of capital letters or numbers, so those were drawn from scratch to match the general look and feel of the lowercase.
Several opentype features were added to this typeface to make it as versatile as possible. There is a small caps feature, which lines up to the x-height of the lowercase letters. There are proportional, lining, and oldstyle figures. There are built-in automatic fractions for any number of numerators or denominators. It has a full set of accented characters or diacritics.
Beppo was designed to be used as a display font. It luxuriates in large sizes. It is at home on large signs, posters, banners, and flyers where its handcrafted detail can be seen and appreciated. Legible, compact and smothered in typographic cheese – it just tastes good. | hobby |
https://www.hdclothingstore.com/products/rock-music-bucket-hat-5943 | 2022-12-02T01:54:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710890.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20221202014312-20221202044312-00685.warc.gz | 0.851305 | 217 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__284775452 | en | This Custom Bucket Hat will make a perfect gift for AC/DC fans.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCT…
Canvas material, provides you sun uv protection and keep you cool, suitable for all kinds of clothing.
This bucket hat is perfect for women and men, girls and boys. One size fits most, flat top crown, short brim.
It is great for travel, beach, vacation, trip, outdoor activities, street strolling, fishing for the sun protection headwear.
Easy to pack and roll into your bag and pocket.
The hat circumference is 55 cm but suitable for 56-60 cm.
- Production Time: 3-5 business days. This hat is made-to-order so the production time will be a little bit longer than usual. Please be patient.
- Shipping Time: 7-15 business days.
Any modifications must be done within 24 hours after placing order. All orders will be produced after 24 hours so once exceed 24 hours, you CAN NOT cancel/change the order. Please understand for us. | hobby |
http://littlespruceorganics.com/categories/Shop-by-Brand/Different-Drummer-Workshop/ | 2016-10-01T17:10:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-40/segments/1474738663142.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20160924173743-00092-ip-10-143-35-109.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.967341 | 173 | CC-MAIN-2016-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-40__0__163118021 | en | We are thrilled to offer you a selection of beautifully crafted, handmade wooden toys made in Maine by the Different Drummer Workshop. The Different Drummer Workshop is a small family-owned business that has been handcrafting high quality natural wooden toys using natural resources native to Maine since 1973.
Each wooden toy has been carefully crafted by hand with all edges and corners rounded and sanded by hand to create an amazingly smooth natural finish. The toys are made primarily from native Maine white pine. Most wheels and other moveable parts are made from hard maple or birch.
No artificial finishes are used on these toys, so you will never have to worry about exposure to lead or other toxic chemicals when your baby chews on them. The real beauty of these toys lies in their simplicity- your child will be free to use his or her imagination when playing with them! | hobby |
https://gothamgal.com/2005/03/digital_cameras/ | 2024-04-23T17:55:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818732.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423162023-20240423192023-00242.warc.gz | 0.98316 | 517 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__73840224 | en | I started with the good old fashioned camera that took film. I actually went with the toys and got a 35 mm camera. It takes fantastic pictures. My family decided I should get with the digital program and bought me the digital version of my 35 mm camera so that I could use all the lenses. Great gift. I love the camera. It takes incredible pictures, instant gratification, but doesn’t fit into my purse. It is a major thing to schlep the camera around, so I decided it was time to buy a tiny one so I had something available at all times.
I did some research and decided that the Sony DSC-P150 was the way to go. First of all, it has 7 mega pixels which I think is important particularly for printing. My husband has a camera with 3 or 4 mega pixels and the printing quality is ok but not great.
I ordered the camera on Amazon and unfortunately it was back ordered. In my need want it now, I went to B & H to make the purchase. B & H did not have it in stock but recommended that I purchase the Olympus C-7000 Zoom Digital Camera. The zoom was very key and the camera also had the 7 mega pixel I was looking for. So, I bought it.
The Olympus is one of the worse cameras I have ever used. I returned it 4 days later. Every time you took a picture, unless everyone was perfectly still and I mean perfectly still, the picture was blurred. Not a little blurry but you would see streaks across the shot. Why? I have no idea. It amazed me that such a high end camera could take such bad pictures. Now I had to get back to B & H to return. I hate returning but had no choice.
I found the Sony, on line at Circuit City and had it in 2 days. The camera is fantastic. I wish it had a zoom lens but I am sure that accessories are out there. The camera grabs the picture, regardless of people moving. You can set up the camera based on the light such as snow, sun, or clouds. Very smart and very compact.
So, we’re off on vacation in a few weeks. Taking all the camera gear – including the 35mm but I am thrilled that I finally found the right one one for my pocket. Why would a digital camera with the technology available vary so widely? I learned my lesson. Stick with the camera you decide on in the first place, and just hunt it down. | hobby |
https://neolife.co.ke/neolife-product/neolife-multi-mineral-plus-alfalfa/ | 2023-12-01T00:17:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100258.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130225634-20231201015634-00799.warc.gz | 0.84297 | 116 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__146768977 | en | Neolife Multi-Mineral Plus Alfalfa provides full-body support from key minerals. Full-body support from key minerals to help you age less and enjoy more.*
Multi-Mineral Plus Alfalfa – 60 Tablets (Single)
- Full-body support from key minerals to help you age less and enjoy more.*
- Broad spectrum of macro-minerals and micro-minerals
- Finest deep-rooted Alfalfa plant
- Custom formula with trace minerals from sea vegetation
Adults take 1 tablet daily. | hobby |
http://www.gwynfe.btck.co.uk/About%20us | 2017-04-24T01:31:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118950.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00362-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.655519 | 205 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__28632687 | en | Gwynfe Community Hall.
Carving of Three Red Kites, by Simon Hedger
Welcome to the Gwynfe Community Association Trustees and the Community Hall Management Committee.
We hope you will enjoy browsing through our Web pages.
Please contact any member of the Committee, who are all Trustees, using the phone or e-mail details below.
Bookings Secretary/Ysgrifennydd Llogi
Mrs. Betty Griffiths,
Tel/Ffon: 01550 740240.
General Secretary/Ysgrifennydd Cyffredinol.
Mrs. Heather Johnson
Tel/Ffon: 01550 740512
Social Secretary/Ysgrifennydd Cymdeithasol
Mr. John Cross
Mr. Colin Davies,
Tel/Ffon: 01550 740462.
Betty is an original member of the Committee which was constituted in 1999.
Charity No: 1079360 | hobby |
http://untiltheverytrend.com/aboutme/ | 2017-12-12T04:47:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948515165.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20171212041010-20171212061010-00003.warc.gz | 0.971152 | 642 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__46744657 | en | Welcome to Until the Very Trend, a fashion and lifestyle blog written by me, Morgan! As of this post going live I guess I can officially call myself a blogger, eek! This has been a long time coming for me. Over the past few years, I’ve gawked at the bloggers and instagramers who have made a personal brand for themselves and their ability to inspire others while doing what they love. The idea of creating a blog has been juggling around in my head for quite some time now. Unfortunately, I let self doubts and excuses hold me back from hitting the ground running but, I’m SO over that now. Although I still have some hesitations going into this, and have no idea what I’m doing, I’m not going to let that stop me from investing my all. I pledge to give whoever decides to read this the best I can possibly deliver.
You may wonder what motivated me to (finally) get this blog off the ground? Well, to share a little bit more about myself, I recently graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in psychology. I always imagined myself working with children one day. I knew that this career path would be both amazingly rewarding, and something I’d enjoy doing for the rest of my life. It seemed as if I had my whole life planned out at 17, however, this wasn’t the case. Although I loved learning about Psychology while I was in school it was like a switch flipped when I graduated. I now felt this overwhelming sense of loss and confusion. I spent hours scrolling the pages of job listings but I couldn’t bring myself to click and apply for any. I thought, is this really what I want to do for the rest of my life, did I just waste fours years and thousands of dollars (ut-oh)!? My sense of security over the future turned into confusion and I felt like I was settling on one thing without exploring other things I love, like fashion! So now I’m taking a chance and am excited to explore my place in the fashion and blogging world. I look forward to a journey where I can count on being constantly inspired by those I encounter and hope that one day I too will be an inspiration to others.
MY HOPES FOR THE FUTURE
My intention is for this blog to reach the modern millennial women, a cohort which I believe to be an unstoppable force especially when we ban together. Although this will mainly be a fashion blog my goal is to also incorporate my journey and life with you so that we can learn from each other. I hope that through this blog readers will see me discover my place in this world. My ultimate dream is to be recognized as a figure in the fashion industry, to be a role model and trendsetter, to attend fashions weeks and, maybe one day, designs some beautiful wearable pieces of art that I can share with the world.
I appreciate and thank anyone who reads this and am happy to answer any questions if you’d like to leave them in the comment boxes below.
With love, Morgan | hobby |
http://kirshner.org/news-events/ | 2016-08-27T16:47:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-36/segments/1471982924605.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20160823200844-00140-ip-10-153-172-175.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.872686 | 132 | CC-MAIN-2016-36 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-36__0__110722298 | en | Monday, September 5
Join Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary and the Sacramento Rivercats at Raley Field on Labor Day!
400 Ballpark Dr, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Game start @ 1:05pm
Private tours are not the only options we offer at Kirshner:
We also host birthday parties! Book a Birthday Party and get the use of the gazebo and picnic area, a private tour, a reptile show, and the birthday person gets a shirt. Call today for booking and rates, (530)533-1000.
Senior citizen tours are also available upon reservation.
Stay tuned for upcoming events! | hobby |
https://www.oppbeyondtheblue.com/yoga-mindfullness | 2023-12-01T15:49:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100290.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201151933-20231201181933-00169.warc.gz | 0.961602 | 1,145 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__93142165 | en | Welcome to week 3 of Mental Health Awareness month, where the OPP BTB team will be bringing you new content all week long!
Here are some ways you can incorporate mindfulness into your daily life - being mindful or practicing yoga doesn't mean you need to have a private home studio or endless hours to dedicate to something new. It can be as simple as carving out 5 minutes to check in with yourself as you need it.
We hope you find these tips helpful, and stay tuned for more to come.
New to yoga? That's okay!
Browse your favourite search engine for some ideas on what can work for you.
Did you know that yoga helps to positively affect your brain? By lowering blood pressure, changing your heart rate, focusing on breathing...all of these lead to natural chemical changes that help you feel happier.
When we take time to note what we're grateful for, or sing along to a great song, this can shift our mood for the better!
Changing how we think about things can make a huge difference - give it a try!
5 things I'm grateful for....
Meditation used to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm stable state.
Did you know that meditation looks different for everyone? For some it's with a guided podcast, or silent thought-work. For others, it's cooking, sewing, running, or drawing.
The key is to find what works for you!
Journaling is a great way to get things off your mind and onto paper. We often keep a diary as kids, but lose practice when we get older - often times because we don't make time for it.
Just like any form of self-care, journaling can take as much time or little time as you choose!
One Officer's Journey with Yoga & Mindfulness
Thank you to PC Sbeyti, Moosonee Detachment
Tell us about your journey with mindfulness after becoming a police officer:
Becoming a police officer was one of the proudest moments of my life. I have been so blessed to be able to help people in their time of need and to be able to see parts of the province that people only dream of. With that being said, becoming a police officer also meant getting exposed to a lot of trauma, stress and grief that most people would not see in their lifetime. I started mindfulness training early in my career to create and maintain mental resiliency.
What does mindfulness mean to you?
Mindfulness to me is training the mind to be conscious and present. Often we go through life events, both happy and sad, without really being present in the moment. Mindfulness helps me focus and to take control of my thoughts and emotions no matter what is going on. I am a passionate person and I tend to naturally get sucked into whatever I’m doing. Mindfulness has helped teach me how to be conscious and in the moment with everything I do without letting things consume me. I now recognize my emotions better and am able to be proactive with what I need to do. Mindfulness is a powerful tool that helps me be a better officer and a better person in general.
How has yoga helped you?
Yoga to me is the connection between mind and body. Slowing down my breathing and allowing my body to connect to my mind through deliberate movement is another way to reinforce mindfulness. It is also a great way to maintain active recovery after a hard workout!
How has practicing meditation benefited you, and your family?
Meditation to me is the vehicle to mindfulness! I spend at least 15 minutes a day meditating. Meditation is the activity that I use to train mindfulness. Sitting down and breathing for a set period of time allows me to separate my emotions and thoughts from what is going on around me. Meditation helps remind me that there is always a sunny sky above the storm clouds. My family has benefited from meditation in that they sometimes join me and in that I am more likely to not bring work home due to being centered.
What would you say to fellow OPP families wanting to to know more?
I would say that there is no set path to mindfulness and meditation. We are all different, and there are different ways to train your mind. With today’s connected world, there are a lot of free and paid options to explore yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. My advice is don’t give up when you start. There are no instant results. You will find the residual benefits slowly start to pile up as you refine your practice. Don’t hesitate to try it though, you will not regret it!
What are your top 5 reasons to practice mindfulness?
Being present and in the moment
Learning more about who you are through being conscious of your emotions and triggers to people and event
Mental and physical resiliency
Being a better spouse, parent, and family member
Learning to focus more on being happy and moving away from negative emotions
Do you have any favourite apps you'd recommend?
My favourite apps to get people started are Headspace and ROMWOD. Both are online based, reasonably priced, and have scalable sessions for people who may not have lots of time.
I have logged over 7 thousand minutes on Headspace alone! Headspace taught me how to meditate and has different sessions and lessons for whatever it is I want to focus on. They even have meditations for families and kids! ROMWOD is a great slow yoga for athletes.
For more info on the apps PC Sbeyti loves, click on the icons below! | hobby |
https://dnbmiller.wordpress.com/2012/09/ | 2019-05-22T22:03:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256958.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20190522203319-20190522225319-00022.warc.gz | 0.954875 | 922 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__189678886 | en | As a man fascinated by home automation, I constantly am reading up on the latest technical news when it comes to data integration in my home. MQTT recently was thrown into my radar, and I began researching it to see if it’s capabilities would work in my blooming home automation project. The scenario I had was simple: I have two young children, with two new rooms recently added to my home to accommodate them. Does our current heating/cooling system keep their rooms at an ideal temperature for them to rest comfortably? Or will I horrifically overheat or chill my children due to improper balancing of my HVAC system? I created two small, wireless, Arduino-based XBEE sensors that could report to me the room’s humidity and temperature stats (amongst other things), but needed a system for these two sensors to report to. Enter MQTT and the Mosquitto broker.
MQTT was a solid fit for what I was looking to accomplish. Having experienced RabbitMQ/AMQP over the last three years, I’m a fan of topic-based pub/sub systems. However, AMQP is a bit overkill for sending sensory data so simple as room temperature, and MQTT is perfect for taking over the job. The issue I had was with integration into my other systems: I use Mule ESB as my SOA hub for all my data storage and reporting systems in the house. So, I was saddened to see that, while supporting a plethora of other protocols, MQTT was not yet supported natively or via MuleForge. So I decided to change that, not just for myself, but for others looking to do similar projects as me.
Without further ado, I introduce the MQTT Mule Module v0.1. Let me start by putting up the normal disclaimer: Use this connector at your OWN RISK! While I will do my best to keep it relevant and in solid working order, I’m doing this all on my personal time, which can be lacking when it comes to hobbies. Second disclaimer: I’m not yet well-versed in MQTT, or in the creation process of Mule Modules/Connectors. So, these first couple releases are a learning experience for me, and I apologize if I have veered from good coding convention, or if a feature or two have been overlooked. I’m simply trying to get this connector in the wild so it can begin getting pressure tested by folks like yourself.
So what does v0.1 have? Pretty simply put, it has everything you need to subscribe and publish to a MQTTv3 broker. I’ve tested against Mosquitto servers only, so your mileage may vary. Currently, you can only subscribe to a single topic (no topic filters in this initial release). Also, you can only publish java.lang.String messages to the broker. Retention policies haven’t been exposed to you yet (I’m working on that) and LWT messages are not available.
Sounds pretty thin, doesn’t it? Great news: v0.2 is already in the works. It will expose the abilities that I had left out in the interest of time (such as retain settings exposure and LWT), and will also have a couple added features like payload transformations and population of inbound scope properties during subscribe. It will also contain any bugs found in the initial release, which I expect to be a few.
Documentation currently is being kept here:
Source code is currently hosted here:
Issues can be tracked here:
The module has been tested using the Mule ESB 3.3.0 Community Edition, but has been targeted to work *hopefully* on version 3.2.2. I will continue to test this connector against the Mule instances I have running and update the documentation as I discover issues.
I encourage all of you to test this out and give me constructive feedback. I can’t stress enough how excited I am to be releasing this, but how nerve racking it feels to release something without having a lot of exposure to the coding practices and standards of writing such a plugin. It’s my hope that over the next many months, this module will stabilize and become a reliable connector for folks to use in their personal and professional endeavors.
Thanks for your interest! Please leave comments below or at the Github site. | hobby |
http://staciecregg.com/hello-world/ | 2023-11-30T09:51:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100184.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130094531-20231130124531-00398.warc.gz | 0.970051 | 303 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__296640877 | en | I’m Stacie Cregg, and I’m a writer. I hope that I’ll be able to make this blog something great, unlike my last attempt at blogging, which just turned into a nail polish blog. In an attempt to do something with my life before I turn 30, I want to use this blog to launch myself as a writer, and hopefully realize my dream to become a published author. I’ll also settle for Internet celebrity. That’s fine, too.
Summer 2012 was when I got serious about writing. I’ve always had something of a talent for embellishing stories and creating new ones out of midair, often weaving elaborate, dramatic tales for people in bars or strangers on the Internet. One day, I realized that I could be using this talent for something meaningful, something important. Camp NaNoWriMo was starting that August, and I went for it, writing eighty thousand words just that month. I spent four or five months after that finishing it, another four or five months editing and redrafting it, and I’m currently editing the second draft. In addition to fiction, I plan to write often about the things I care about. I hope the reader will find a good mix of things here, from essays to opinions to short fiction. I hope that this will be a good experience for all of us, but especially for me, since I have the most to gain. Thanks for reading. | hobby |
https://sundownpress.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-model-1859-sharps-rifle-and.html | 2018-07-17T23:01:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589932.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20180717222930-20180718002930-00376.warc.gz | 0.967302 | 882 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__118255406 | en | When planning to write a series of historical novels set in the American Civil War (ACW) I needed to decide what would be the firearm of choice for the main character, James (Jamie) Harper. Although he serves in an infantry unit, I wanted Harper and his battalion to carry a weapon other than the Springfield rifled muskets assigned to most of the Federal infantry regiments.
I needed a weapon which
had distinctive properties and which had existed long enough prior to the war that
Harper could have used it when he served as a U.S. Deputy Marshall in the
Nebraska-Dakota territory. It did not
take long to settle on the Sharps rifle as Harper’s weapon of choice because of
its relative uniqueness on the Civil war battlefield, the reputation of the
weapon with the First and Second U.S. Sharpshooter regiments, and because they
were produced in sufficient numbers that the purchase of six hundred rifles by
a battalion benefactor was a plausible premise.
|Sharps Rifle Model 1859|
The Model 1859 was reported to have a maximum effective range of one thousand yards. When I was writing the first drafts of the Shiloh Trilogy, I accepted this number at face value and had my characters, happily blazing away at hapless Confederates from ranges over half a mile. That was until I moved into an office with a window.
One day while busily writing away, I happened to gaze out of the window and mentally go through a sniper’s checklist on a target on the other side of the freeway. While doing so, it became obvious that trying to sight onto a target the size of a single man over that distance would be very difficult without a telescope. The apparent target size is about the same height as the front sight of most rifles. Out of curiosity, I checked Google Maps and discovered that the house across the freeway was only six hundred yards away!
So, if my hero was to earn his reputation as a marksman, either he would have to have supernatural eyesight, or he would need a telescope on his rifle. This set me on a quest to discover whether a telescope had ever been used with the Model 1859 Sharps Rifle. I checked the websites of the two companies currently manufacturing this model or its successor, the model 1862. No, they did not manufacture telescopes for the rifles, nor did they provide any modifications which would allow a scope to be mounted and aligned on the weapon.
Next, I did a search of antique firearms dealers and contacted many of them via email or telephone. All returned the same response: the Model 1859/1862 Sharps Rifle did not use a telescopic sight. So, I resigned myself to rewriting those chapters where Harper takes on targets at extreme ranges.
Fortunately for Harper and his men, I did one final internet search, trying to prove that the Model 1859 could mount a telescope.
Voila! The Horse Soldier, a military antiques dealer in Gettysburg Pennsylvania showed exactly the weapon of Harper’s dreams in their on-line catalogue: a Model 1859 Sharps Rifle with a telescopic sight manufactured by William Malcolm of Syracuse, NY. The Horse Soldier description of the rifle included a serial number associated with those on the weapons issued to the USSS regiments.
|Sharps Model 1859 with Malcolm Telescopic Sight|
So now, I can show the documentation proving that such a combination could have existed at the time in which the Shiloh Trilogy takes place. Unfortunately, I did not have the $12,000 asking price for the weapon and even if I had, it sold the same day that I found it.
My thanks go out to the National Museum of American History for use of the photo with the open sights and to The Horse Soldier for allowing the use of their photograph with the Malcolm sight.
Sean Kevin Gabhann is a Vietnam-era combat veteran of the US Navy. He first became interested in American Civil War history during the centennial celebration and he owns an extensive library of primary and secondary material related to Civil War. He especially wants to write about campaigns in the West because of a fascination with the careers of U.S Grant and W.T. Sherman. Gabhann lives in San Diego, California. | hobby |
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