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Words cannot really express the beauty of this handcasted and assembled bracelet with scripture. The materials are .925 Silver, gold links, and a flower charm. This popular mix of materials allows this bracelet to be worn with other silver or gold jewelry. This bracelet is available in 6 1/2", and 7" lengths. The hand cast Dew Drop medallion measures 2" in length. The artist is happy to accomodate by providing bracelets of different lengths. Please allow up to 3 weeks for special orders. This particular bracelet has very distinctive raised dots. The backside of the medallion has 'Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.' Psalm 119:105 A beautiful bracelet for young and old alike. South African, Ashleigh George has been designing unique and creative jewelry from a very young age. The pieces that we carry are from her Dove Collection which are inspired by the richness of Scripture along with the beautiful and intricate patterns found in nature. She hopes that the wearer will be inspired and reminded of the true Word of God, and that they will find comfort and strength that these wearable treasures hold.


Expat Lifestyle Choices series is a collection of articles that highlights the pros and cons of two countries which expats are comparing.
So you've decided that Latin America is your next move. With great weather, growing economies, and governments working toward making their quaint countries friendly to foreign money and secure for your real estate investment, Latin America is fast-becoming the hottest expatriation destination.
When considering which country is the best fit for your expatriation plans, there are almost innumerable factors. Cost of living, security, immigration requirements, the language barrier, real estate costs, and more are elements that need to be carefully weighed. Two countries that are topping the list of places to expatriate or retire are Mexico and Costa Rica. Let's take a look at the two countries and compare what each has to offer.
This small country of just under 5 million people is considered the jewel of Central America. Starting with the abolishment of a standing army in 1948, Costa Ricans have made education, social services, and development the mainstay of their social philosophy. Statistically being ranked the "happiest country on earth", Costa Ricans live a peaceful and nearly conflict-free lifestyle embodied in the local phrase "Pura Vida!" meaning Pure Life! With a literacy rate of 96.1%, universal health care, and a growing middle class, Costa Rica is the regional leader in terms of how poor country can pull up its bootstraps and become globally competitive and attract significant foreign investment. The economy of Costa Rica heavily depends on tourism, agriculture, and electronics exports. Foreign direct investment in Costa Rica increased to a record $2.1 billion in 2011.
These are all relevant statistics in how they influence the outlook for those considering expatriating or retiring in Costa Rica. A stable government, a peaceful and educated population, and steady economic growth can nurture a healthy environment for foreign residents. With the average income of a Costa Rican hovering around $12,000USD per year, and a strong consumer demand for imported goods, the country supports an infrastructure that lends itself well to expat needs. This means you can easily get many of the items you would expect from home, in large American-style supermarkets and shopping malls.
Real estate in Costa Rica is reasonably priced and plentiful. Whether you're looking for a beachfront property in Jaco Beach, a little five acres in the coffee rich mountains of Heredia, or a resort-style development in the sunny province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica is chalk full of options. The past 25 years has seen a steady stream of expat and retirees buying up condos, properties, and homes all over Costa Rica. This has not adversely affected the housing market to price real estate out of reach. Quite the opposite in that real estate prices have risen steadily with the country's low inflation rate.
Immigration requirements in Costa Rica are well-established and relatively painless with the help of good legal counsel. Upon entry to Costa Rica, North American and European visitors are granted up to 90 days on a tourist visa to explore the country and start any paperwork required for residency. There are various types or residency from Pensionado (retiree), Rentista (long-term renter), Permanente (permanent resident), or Inversionista (investor). All of which have clear guidelines including the amount of guaranteed income needed from long-term annuities, savings, or pensions. Simply purchasing property at a specified minimum value is not adequate to qualify for long-term residency status in Costa Rica.
Officially the United Mexican States, Mexico is an enormous country spanning 4 time zones. It is the third largest country in Latin America behind Brazil and Argentina. With a population of 106 million people spread over nearly 2 million square kilometers, Mexico is a behemoth nation with regions as varied as the United States. The average person earns less than $8,000 USD per year. Though the literacy rate is 92%, the average Mexican does not advance beyond the 6th grade. Mexico's main industries are food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining and tourism. Their primary agricultural products are rice, beans, coffee, fruit and tomatoes.
As an expat destination, the drug wars that have made headlines for the past decade are indeed worth considering. Though these cartels are battling in very specific regions, the reputation that Mexico is extremely dangerous affects all areas. This, in combination with a deep recession and swine flu epidemic, hit Mexico's real estate and tourism industry hard. Depending on your perspective, this can actually be of great benefit to those looking to purchase real estate and expatriate to Mexico.
Real estate prices have plummeted and home sales nationwide dropped nearly 70% in the past 5 years. This translates to bargains when looking to invest in a home or condo in the popular regions of Cabo or La Paz. Some reports that prices have dropped nearly 40% in many cases means that you can pick up a 3-bedroom oceanfront condo in the southern Baja for less than $300,000USD.
As with any country in Latin America, the cost of living depends on what you require to be comfortable. Any processed or imported food is relatively expensive in any Latin American country. Fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy and meats are affordable to both expats and locals alike. Automobiles, air conditioning, appliances, and many of the creature comforts come at a cost as they are often imported and subject to significant taxes and tariffs. Many moving to Mexico choose to bring as many of these items with them initially, or tend to purchase homes that are fully furnished and are ready to move in – thus saving the time and expense of having to shop for these basic necessities. Eating in restaurants and taking in some activities in Mexico are fairly cheap ventures. The prices in local eateries need to be affordable, in most cases, to the locals. That means that a plate of food and a cold drink can be picked up for less than $2.
Mexico grants you a 6 month tourist visa. This is often adequate for those looking to expatriate. Many expats tend to travel back home or to neighboring countries often enough to keep this visa renewed. However, those looking for a longer term stay can apply for an FM-3 long-term visa valid for one year. You can renew the visa from within Mexico every year and have the option at that point to simply renew, or upgrade to an FM-2. Unlike the FM-3, the FM-2 gives holders a permanent residency that still needs to be renewed yearly. Mexico does not offer some of the incentives that Panama or Ecuador does, but you can get a discount on a range of services and products with certain types of residency. The main benefit of having a residency is that you can join the socialized health care (IMSS). The highest rate is around $300 per year and there are IMSS facilities throughout Mexico. In many cases, you need to prove a guaranteed income of at least $1000 per month to demonstrate that you are able to financially sustain yourself in Mexico without having to take on a job. As with Costa Rica, these protections are often in place to ensure that foreigners do not move to developing or poorer nations and take jobs from the citizens of that country.
Mexico is a great country, but not without its major issues. Between drug cartels, rising crime rates, and growing unemployment, it is becoming less of an attractive expat destination. Though thousands of U.S. citizens do call this country home now, Mexico may not be the ideal choice for you. Costa Rica, on the other hand, has enjoyed a stable government with a thriving and healthy democratic process. The security concerns do not come close to those faced in many areas of Mexico. Real estate has remained stable (even through the 2008 housing crisis) and the options to buy are as plentiful, if not more than, Mexico. Costa Rica would be the clear winner in many categories and is why tens of thousands of expats are making Costa Rica their ultimate expatriation destination.


Shepherds Cottage has magnificent views of the Berwyn mountain range. It has two en suite king-size bedrooms and sleeps 4 people comfortably. It has a light and airy open plan living area complete with log burning stove. As with all our cottages it has its own private hot tub looking within its own walled garden. Shepherd's Cottage has 1 fixed master double with an option to turn the 2nd double into a twin.
This was our 3rd time staying at the Rivercatcher and we absolutely loved it. Would recommend to anyone and everyone. See you again soon.
Set alongside the River Dee in stunning scenery, Rivercatcher provided an ideal getaway from the stresses of the routine workaday life. An added bonus was that we were also able to bring along our two rescue Pekes, which we had acquired after making our initial booking. The Shepards Cottage, with its enclosed garden meant it was ideal for them to run about outside, whilst waiting for my wife & I to finish a leisurely breakfast before setting out exploring the surrounding countryside. The location is neatly placed on the eastern edge of Snowdonia, allowing easy access to places like Dollgellau and Bala to the west, or Llangollen and Wrexham to the east. The welcome pack we received on arrival was generous and well thought out and contained local produce, which was nice to see. The standard of the accommodation was excellent in both quality and cleanliness, and all of the staff we spoke with were outstanding brand ambassadors - not that we needed any further convincing! All in all, we both enjoyed a relaxing week and fully intend to book again for next year.
The reason for good as opposed to excellent for location is we felt it lacked a choice good quality restaurants nearby. Otherwise the scenery is fantastic and the cottage in an excellent position and we're sure we will return.
The cottage had everything we needed and was lovely and quiet. We enjoyed the hot tub and the living room fires. You will need a car if you stay here as the sights and restaurants are all a drive away. The area is very restful.
Sheppard's Cottage could not have been more perfect in every way. Beautiful accommodations and centrally located to our wedding venue and several day trips to Bala, hiking the Snowdonia mountains and visiting Conwy.
We have been there several times, we like the quietness and the countryside, well maintained and spotlessly clean, which is very important to us as we have had lots of bad experiences in other cottages. We have also booked next year.
We spent an almost faultless week at Rivercatcher. It was our second visit.
The accommodation is clean and modern inside with very much appreciated adjuncts to self catering - good knives, washing up liquid, tea towels, silver foil, dish washer tabs, tea, coffee, milk, bread and even a bottle of wine!
The hot tub was a hit with the kids - a lot of work must go into ensuring each week's guests plunge into a spotless tub.
On the whole we thought it was lovely - the accommodation was comfortable and attractive, scenery beautiful, and it was nice and quiet. We have shown pictures on Facebook of it and recommended you to friends!
There are just a few small things, preventing a "perfect" score and which may not even be noticed by other guests!
There was no bin in my room, so every time I used a tissue I had to go into the en suite to dispose of it.
It would have been nice if the room had had a comfortable chair in it.
I couldn't enjoy the hot tub because, being a weak swimmer, I am nervous about being out of my depth, so I found it very daunting as the water was up to my neck and there no proper handles to hold on to.
But as I said, we enjoyed our stay there and were fairly comfortable with most of it!
The cottage is truly luxurious, beutifully situated in a quiet picturesque location and with wonderful walking routes from the doorstep. To come back to the cottage and sink into the hot tub after a day in the mountains was just perfect. To achieve hotel style and luxury in a self catering cottage is rare indeed. We will be back.
We could find no fault with our stay. The cottage was perfect, everything there that we needed. Exceptionally clean and comfortable. The location and beauty of North Wales was breathtaking. A lot of thought has gone into making you welcome. A lovely complimentary hamper full of Welsh goodies as well as something for our springer spaniel. We would definitely go back.
Rivercatcher was a wonderful experience from start to finish.
We stayed in the cottage and one of the lodges and both were immaculate and well equipped.
We thoroughly enjoyed both but the cottage wins - it is a special space and was perfect for my small family.
The service provided by Jen - the owner - is worthy of specific mention too. Very responsive and helpful throughout.
We will be revisiting, I'm sure.
Very well presented cottage in excellent condition and thoughtful extras. Would recommend. 2 small comments: sleeps 4 was a bit tight mainly in sitting room. If coming again would book larger cottage. And stair gate provided for toddler did not fit stairs.
A beautiful place to stay with amazing river and country views. The cottage had everything you needed and more. Delightfully furnished and spacious.
I thoroughly enjoyed my short break at Rivercatcher.
Shepherd's Cottage is a lovely cottage. Every detail has been thought of.
I took the family Labrador and he enjoyed his stay too, and his welcome pack!
The whole location is beautiful with easy access to many lovely walks, towns / villages and attractions.
I enjoyed the peace and quite that I wanted during my stay.
We will be back and I'll recommend to others.
We had a great weekend away in Denbighshire staying in Shepherds cottage during the first weekend of Jan 18. It was a lovely cosy cottage perfect for the three of us. I especially enjoyed the log burning heater - plenty of logs are provided. Luxurious rooms with the most comfortable beds and linen. Great local products provided in the basket of essentials and definitely recommend the additional breakfast pack which had the most delicious bacon, sausages and black pudding, again local produce. It was our first time into north Wales and we used rivercatcher cottages as a base to explore. We were highly impressed with our visit and look forward to seeing more of North Wales as there is a lot to do. We had a very comfortable - I would highly recommend rivercatcher cottages and would not hesitate to book again.
Very comfortable warm cottage, all basics thoughtfully provided, dog loved the underfloor heating! Sitting room a bit small, but bedrooms a good size, lovely walks from Llandrillo, amazing food at Tyddyn Llan next door. Can thoroughly recommend this place.
We found Shepherd's Cottage to be the perfect place to stay for our walking holiday in Wales.
Shepherd's Cottage was very well located for our walking holiday in Wales. We found the cottage to be very comfortable for the three of us and our labrador, and was well presented, well equipped, and easy to keep clean. The extra touches such as the welcome pack of local produce, the lovely private hot-tub, and the good TV with Netflix added the finishing touches to make our stay very enjoyable.
My family and I had a wonderful 2-night stay in the Shepherd's lodge. The accommodation was clean, cozy, and ready for us even when we arrived a few hours earlier than the check-in time. The welcome hamper we found waiting for us was a thoughtful touch. We also met the owners of the place and found them to be warm and helpful. The breakfast hamper we ordered was amazing -- fresh eggs, meat, and vegetables, and delicious bottles of milk and juice.
We are very much looking forward to staying in Rivercatcher again.
Stayed for a week at the end of September - lovely welcome hamper and the breakfast hamper was a really nice surprise. Nice to have items for our four legged friend, particularly the dog blanket.
The cottage was lovely and clean and most things that you would need in the kitchen (although could have had a few more pots for the oven). The hot tub was a nice touch and we used every day - was very nice after we had walked up Snowdon!!
All in all a lovely stay and we would hope to return.
We really enjoyed our week at Rivercatcher, the place is very peaceful and overall the facilities were good. Personally, I wouldn't book Shepherds Cottage again though for 4 adults (and two dogs) as it was too small, I would book one of the bigger cottages. (Double bed for two adults and the en-suite shower were both too small for us) The lounge was not big enough for everyone to stretch out and the sofa was uncomfortable. It's a shame that the big window in the kitchen was not built as french doors, leading out to the patio, as you felt a bit hemmed in. All the windows in the place are low down and you can't really appreciate the views from the property, although i appreciate most cottage windows are like this.
I didn't realise how much I would miss a downstairs toilet, having to keep running up the stairs was getting on my nerves by the end of the week.
Dogs not allowed upstairs was frustrating to learn on arrival and there were not enough walks from the property for us, we spent the week getting in the car and driving out to places.
Lastly, and this may have just been us, but access to the river is limited and we couldn't find a way down to the edge. I think only one of the cottages has access.
However, the underfloor heating, the log burner and hot tub were fantastic and exactly what we like when coming back from a long walk.
Overall the place is lovely and I would return to a larger property.
Super location and a comfortable well equipped cottage. Unfortunately the weather was not conducive to using the spa but it did not spoil anything for us.
Thank you for leaving a review. Glad you had a lovely stay. Thank you also for taking such lovely photos around Rivercatcher and to your wife for her beautiful painting.
We have been for the second time at river catcher and really enjoyed our stay.
Everything is perfect and it is really a good place to make holiday from home.
Andy and Jane are very nice and always helpful.
We had a lovely week here and it proved to be a very comfortable base to explore North Wales. Everything we needed and more besides! Hot tub and Netflix, high quality fixtures and fittings, helpful tips on the area.... all much welcomed. Thank you!
A very lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. Owners were friendly and welcoming. Great place to stay with four legged friends as the gardens are enclosed and quite private. Wonderful private hot tub and thoughtful welcome basket as well as some basic items provided e.g. cling film, dishwasher tablets. Modern and clean bathrooms (with bathrobes), comfy beds, well designed and equipped kitchen. Walks by the river, on-site fishing and games room. Couple of extremely good restaurants close by and a farm shop that provides high quality products just right for the barbecue or other self catering. Overall our stay at Rivercatcher was faultless and a perfect place to relax. Would not hesitate to recommend to others or return to this idyllic spot.
It was our first visit to Rivercatcher, and North Wales. The customer service was excellent, all queries were dealt with promptly and efficiently. The cottage was very clean and comfortable , and it was reassuring to see Aled everyday, in case there were any problems, - not that there were any. Our only minor concerns were the lack of bowls for the preparation of food, only one baking tray suitable for use in the oven, and no toast rack; but these really were minor points.
We particularly liked the flexibility regarding booking. So many holiday cottages can only be rented for whole weeks, we were able to add an extra day which was most beneficial. The location in the Dee Valley meant that we were able to visit many varied areas in the region, not just the tourist hotspots around Snowdonia. These are superb 5 star cottages in a wonderful location.
We will certainly return to Shepherd's Cottage in the near future.
Our second stay in Shepherds Cottage, arrived drained and as previously did not want to leave. Relaxation, stunning views and attentive staff. Now just trying to recapture some of the feeling at home. Just book it !
We wish we could do it all again!
We stayed in Rivercatcher for a long weekend to try and beat the January blues - and boy did it do just that! The process of booking was super easy, and we had plenty of pre-arrival emails with full instructions on how to get there, how to get in and things we could do once we arrived.
The cottage itself is beautiful inside and finished to a really high standard. Plenty of glassware and kitchen utensils which was great as you often just find 4 of most items in accommodation with 2 bedrooms.
The hot tub was also really well looked after, with Aled visiting daily to top up the water. There is also a wood store outside which houses unlimited woods - what a great extra bonus.
The cottage is situation down a long lane/road which means if you're after dark nights with a night sky full of stars, this is definitely the one for you.
The only tiny thing we would comment on was the towels - it was a shame there weren't separate ones for the hot tub (although there are dressing gowns) and the main bathroom towels could do with being larger.
We can't wait to come back again!
I have stayed in many cottages and this cottage surpassed expectations.it is immaculate! Very comfortable, great log burner with unlimited supply of logs, lovely welcome basket and local and great hot tub to soothe achey legs after mountain walk!
We had a great stay at rivercatcher in August 2016, everything was just perfect we will definitively come back !!!


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I'm a season ticket holder for section 229. It's a great perspective even though it's a little removed from the field. We are just above the tunnel leading to the Colts locker room. We always have two jumbo trons in plain view from our seats, one in each corner. The first 4 rows here are small in stature, maybe 10-12 seats to a row. To get to these seats, you'll want to take the HHGregg gate which is the entrance off of Missouri Street. Finding your seats will be easy after that. There are plenty of food stands nearby and most of them take credit card. Wish these seats were padded like the club seats but unfortunately, they aren't and don't offer any amenities aside from a decent angle on the field. We may upgrade to better seats on down the road but for now they're good.
If you've never been to this stadium before, it's the ideal road trip if you're a visiting fan. The exterior of Lucas Oil resembles Bankers Life Fieldhouse a little (home of the Pacers, also downtown). Lots of brick, very boxy and old school looking. The area surrounding the stadium is still developing. When you walk in the main atrium, there are murals of great Colts moments and a main stage where live music is often playing before the game. Touchdown Town outside of the stadium also has live music and plenty of games for fans with food vendors, cheap beer, etc. If you're going to stay in one of the many downtown hotels, some of them have skywalks leading right to the stadium which is extremely convenient.
To give you an idea what the view of the field is like from section 229, here is a Youtube video shot from there before a Colts/New York Jets game at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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This week has been fraught with issues dealing with honesty, character, integrity. For me, character truly counts. There are people who constantly feed you lines. I saw a "meme" that says, "Being honest never hurts anyone; being a liar only hurts you." Boy, I wish that were emblazoned on the buildings of our government, and in our schools, and sadly enough, even in our churches.
One of the definitions of integrity is choosing thoughts and actions based on values, rather than on personal, material gain. Another says it like this, "Wisdom is knowing the right path to take; integrity is taking it." And I am reflecting on that based on this past week in my little world. I have watched our news stories and the strings that are followed by people on TV and in social media. Amid all the 9/11 remembrances we had, we somehow lost our focus from remembering those who had suffered and died, and instead we focused on football games and football players. Before someone jumps all over me, let me get this out there – I am against the players standing with fists raised or banding their arms together, or even sitting during our national anthem. I am sorry. I love having free speech and I exercise that on my blog. I will defend the athletes' right to raise their fist during the song commemorating the freedoms hard won, which allows them to do that. I will. But I do not have to agree with it, nor do I have to like it. Personally, I get angry when men do not remove their hats, or people talk through it, or walk while the colors are being presented. We are not teaching our children to have respect for anything or anyone, other than themselves and their momentary glories. The whole "participation trophy" mentality of the millennial generation. It sickens me. We are entitled to nothing. We must earn everything.
Our country has been going downhill for years, now. I refused to participate in leagues that gave trophies to all the kids when our kids were young. If they won something, that was given the attention and reward that was merited. The recent disrespect of our National Anthem and our flag by NFL teams and players, as well as some high school football teams, is demonstrative of this whole entitlement attitude. So many mouthpieces out there, cluttering up the airways. And the disrespect to our veterans, and to all those who lost their lives, especially on the anniversary of 9/11, made my family turn off the TV and ignore football. You have no idea how hard that is. We are a football family. We have shirts, blankets, jerseys…we support our teams. My daughter-in-law made me a blanket that has both of my teams on it – one on each side – so I can wrap it around myself while watching whichever of my teams is playing, while wearing a matching jersey! Turning off the TV was more difficult than I thought it would be. I ended up online, earning all these virtual tanks of fish by playing this silly aquarium game, and then feeding them and decorating the tanks on my Kindle Fire! Talk about desperate for entertainment – I then moved on to Angry Birds Rio, Angry Birds 2, Angry Birds Star Wars…it was sad. My husband rolled his eyes at me more than once, and he even went outside to stack firewood…he was desperate, too!
And the fact that in amongst all this angst I was feeling about the NFL, I was asked to go to the office of someone running for political office. I had read his bio and read up on who he is as a man. But politics is messy and I was hesitant. It is so hard to explain what happened in that office. It was like this huge light bulb went off in my head. It was sort of like, "Oh. This is what it is like to walk and talk with like-minded people. Wow. It is so peaceful. It is so uplifting. I like this. A lot." And I cannot get that out of my mind. Especially when faced with so much anger in the world. So much angst over behaviors. I lead with showing memes about honesty and speaking about integrity…then I went off on a seeming tangent to football players and disrespect. It is all intertwined. These players are entertainers. They hold no sway over me. In fact, in a roundabout way, they work for me. They provide me with entertainment. What happens if we all stop going to games? If we all turn off our TV on Sundays? What happens if we just say, "No!" and actually mean it? Their profession withers and dies. Sports figures, entertainment figures work for us. We can choose to put them out of a job. That is where our money and efforts come in to play. They do not function without someone giving them their hard-earned wages. Some movie stars think that because they played a character in a movie, they are now experts on that subject. I laugh at that. I read an article about the ice caps. It does not make me an expert on the issue of global warming. But for some people, one article does that. They go through life using a "cliff notes" approach. And they are asked to speak before Congress. (*Fist slap on forehead*). When you do not have to work for the result, the information floats in and out of your head at the speed of the next article you read or movie you choose to act in. They are entitled to their opinions. Agreed. But when did theirs become more important than mine? When did we allow the minority to hold sway over the majority?
In the next couple of months, we will choose the direction this country will go in. And it is frightening. We saw played over and over again on social media and in the news, the story about Ms. Clinton passing out. Whatever your take on her politics, we should all be afraid of her declining health. Have you ever looked at photos of presidents taking their oath of office, and compared them to the day they leave office? Being the leader of the free world demands everything from our President. I do not think she is capable of leading our country. I am just concerned about her ability to physically sustain the office of President, leaving the character discussion for another time. Aside from all of that, it is incumbent upon us, the voters in the USA, to actually vote. We have the power to elect this woman to the highest office in the free world, or not. We can just say, "No." Statistically speaking, roughly 50-60% of eligible voters elected this governing body who currently rule over our country- the president, congress, etc – into office. That means that another roughly 50% of eligible voters stayed home. Why???? Do you want all those others to choose your next president for you? Do you want to allow the USA to sink further into the miasma of lies, lack of integrity, and character? Do you want to affect a change by the actions you take? Do you want to take a stand for honesty and truth, and character and integrity? Not raising your fist or sitting out on the sidelines while the National Anthem plays, but making a real difference in our nation? You can do that, with a simple action. Sitting down, linking arms, raising your fist – those are advertisements, not actions for change. That is simply sharing your over-inflated opinion in a very visible way. It's like an advertisement and not making a change. It's making people angry and causing people to disrespect the game, and to actually tune more and more of those people out. I think it is sort of back-firing.
There is just such a huge lack of integrity in public office these days. Our athletes, our actors…very few show integrity and character, but most are very wealthy. Some are stellar, don't get me wrong, and are wonderful people, doing wonderful things with their fame and fortune. But those are the ones who see very little press coverage, and so the role models for our culture are those who are taking it down by their loud and corrupt actions. I have spoken before about clothing and modesty, lack of character and honesty…there is just so much trash on the TV (and in the movies) and that is what our families are exposed to (should we allow it into our homes to begin with) and is what our modern world is eating up. It is what they base their decision making on.
Romans 12:2 tell us, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Also, in Galatians 1:10 it says, "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." John E. Lewis said, "If not us, then who?
Participate. Find a candidate you can get behind 100%. Knock on doors, man the phones, pass out fliers, put signs in your yard or on your car (or both). Wear buttons on your shirt. Be a part of the solution. If no one tells our athletes, our actors, our politicians that what they are doing is wrong, or that what they do offends our sense of right and wrong, and goes against our character, they will keep on doing it. And more and more people will think it is okay to behave that way, to think that way, to vote that way, and work to coerce others to follow them, too. We need to teach that character truly counts; that integrity is the way to act – in all forums, at all times, in everything we do. We need to ensure our youth know and believe that truth always wins out. We can begin to take this country back. We can begin to re-instill the values our founding fathers fought long and hard to give to us in this amazing place we call home. I enjoyed so much meeting people in my community who think like I do. We do not all live next door to one another. We do not attend the same churches. We do not have the same educational levels. We are not of the same race. But it was life-giving and uplifting to hear others mirror what is in my heart. It made me realize that pockets of us are out there, trying to make a change and a difference in the direction in which our nation is going. We believe that right is right and wrong is wrong, and no amount of "political spin" can change that. The sheep can smell the wolf, in all its fake fur. So go out, commune with others who are like-minded. Let's get a ground-swell going in our neighborhoods and bring this country back to what we knew when we were young, and know it can be, again.
Permanence. Like black markers. "That ink is permanent," laments every mother who has tried to remove it from her walls or upholstery fabrics! Our weight; it fluctuates. We'd like to be permanently young and at the perfect weight. It just doesn't happen. It takes lots of work and dedication. Looks are not permanent. It is the heart and soul of a person that remains, even until their dying breath. We are who we are, deep inside. And who are we?
We are contemplating a new car. I dread the car payments and car insurance, so I am dragging my feet. And I dread driving a different car. I have had my car since 2004. I love this car. It fits me perfectly. People say, "Get a newer model." Well, I would, except they stopped making it at my model year. Which I never did understand, because I see them everywhere. And my knee-jerk reaction, and preference, is to go for my favorite car ever, my Suburban. I loved – well, thoroughly enjoyed – that car. But it seems silly for an almost-empty-nester, and grandma, to drive such a large vehicle. I can haul my grandkids in it, yes, but not regularly enough to warrant driving that large of a vehicle. But when faced with obtaining something new, I reach for the familiar, the more permanent fixture in my life, because it is well within my comfort zone, and I have deliciously wonderful memories driving that blue Suburban everywhere. I was sad the day I traded it in for the car I have now. I would love to keep my current car, but if I need to replace it, I automatically want to return to my happy car!
So many things come and go, and in reality, very little is permanent. This weekend we watched a movie about 9/11 and off and on during the entire show, I wept. I remember that day like it was yesterday. I recall how one of the Fire Chiefs they interviewed said that this was a day that was "out of our playbook." And that "we have no plan to deal with a disaster of this magnitude." And I remember feeling so helpless as people jumped from the buildings; I cannot imagine the grief of their family members or of those watching it in person. It was a frightening day. I cried all over again, as they said that over 200 people died jumping from those buildings. The Twin Towers were meant to be a permanent landmark to the free market and an icon in New York City. They were a permanent part of who we were, as a people. That day brought our country together. We did not care what color we were, or what sort of career we had, even which building we were fleeing from. We just helped the people next to us. Because, as a country, we had been cocky enough to not plan for an attack of this magnitude on our own soil, we had to rely on one another. And it did this country some good, being taken down to our knees, quite literally.
As this show went on, my husband and I lamented that the nationalism that we felt during that time is gone. It was not permanent. The social tension is so high right now, and it explodes to the surface at the least stimulation. People are lashing out at one another. People attack and kill one another; we steal from one another and we have no respect for our neighbor, or his property. It is ridiculous how many break-ins we have had over the past year in the little area in which we live. We were chalking it up to teens being bored during the summertime, with its 20-hours of sunlight daily. But now we have learned it is just flat-out crime. People stealing cars out of driveways, 4-wheelers, shovels (I am not kidding), tires, dogs, breaking into cars and stealing ID and money and goods in the cars; destroying things just because they want them. Things that do not belong to them! Race and other factors have not entered into it. They are crimes of convenience. Nothing is sacred to anyone. Anything they want, they just think it is okay to take it. There is no thought of "we're all in this together." There is no nationalism, not even pride of neighborhood, home, and hearth. The country is far more divided and violent than it was on September 11th, when those planes struck the Twin Towers.
Sometimes I wish things would remain static, but I know change comes through movement. I pray that people would gain wisdom and see the error of their ways. In this country, we have so much freedom and we spit in the face of it almost daily. The new controversy over this football player who refuses to stand for our National Anthem annoys me more than I can properly express. Yes, he has the right to express himself. Yes, it is a First Amendment right – something we take seriously in this Land of the Free. But it is also the Home of the Brave. And to not stand, to me, is an insult to those who fought to bring us these freedoms. Beginning with the farmers who would not bow to an imperial presence in our Colonies, to even my son, who served in two arenas of battle in recent years. So many have given all, so that this athlete can make a statement at a football game, even while insulting those who afforded him that right. A comment I read on Facebook today pointed out that he is nothing more than an entertainer. Athletes are entertainers. The corporation that hired him to put on his show at games, they are responsible to the people who watch those shows of athletic prowess. And there are lots and lots of financial supporters who put their dimes in, too; sponsors by the truckload. I would love to see people boycott the corporations that say it is okay to not stand, because they think that "we are a company that believes it is more important to express your personal rights than it is to show allegiance to the very country giving you this right, while you earn all the money we pay you." Money, by the way, that comes from endorsements, and fans who wear their gear and go to their games to eat $25 hot dogs. If companies can come out in support of gay rights – the whole debacle about Target's bathroom privileges comes to mind – then companies should be able to say things like, "If you are our employee, please be respectful and show respect in public for our country by standing for the National Anthem." Period. But I doubt the NFL will require its players to stand for the National Anthem. Perhaps we fans of the game and the entertainment it provides us, should make our opinions known more forcefully, as in boycotting? You can choose to not attend games, not support this particular team, perhaps not purchase that jersey – or not.
I am expecting that in the media, there will be backlash and controversy over this player's comments and statements, and his refusal to stand. And there will be arguments. And ugliness. And if someone asks everyone to stop…just stop…and pray for one another? Ha-Ha. They would be laughed at. Because this is not about God. And that is where I beg to differ. In a sense, it is about God because this is a Christian country. Yes, some of our founders were not exactly your typical church-goers. But they whole-heartedly believed in keeping God in our country. They prayed. They prayed a lot. God was mentioned by them and through the process of putting together our founding documents. None of it was done without seeking the blessing of God. There are those (who number less than 8% combined, between atheists and agnostics) who profess no religion. There is a hefty 22% who profess no formal religious affiliation at all (although that does not necessarily mean they have no faith). That leaves 70% of the population who believes, and who try to attend Church, and identify as a Christian. 70 %. Where are they all???? The streets are empty of them; the media certainly is empty of them, for the most part.
The above is in both the Senate and the House. In God We Trust. We entrusted our country to His providence because it is permanent. It does not change. It is something we can rely on and count on. Always. We do not espouse one practice of religion over another. We do, however, espouse a belief in God. That is not just a pithy statement. We had people who fled the religious persecution of England to establish a country free from that. We have welcomed those who are being persecuted for their faith to come and establish lives in America. We're an open country like that (ask those who have fled countries that do not allow the practice of their faith. And those countries who persecute women. And those countries who put to death their citizens who disagree with the organizations in power). We do not, however, believe in removing God from all aspects of our public lives. We are not sneaking around, holding meetings in back rooms, but rather, we are bold in our faith. That is a laudable thing. An enviable thing. An attractive thing.
There are so many ways to handle persecution. Our country has opened its doors to pretty much anyone who wants to come here. (Something I am not all that happy about. But that is a different subject). There are so many avenues available for those who want to defend the defenseless. We can become pro-life in all its aspects. We can honor those who choose life. We can assist the poor and the shut-in. We can honor our neighbors and our neighborhoods by helping make them a safe refuge. Grab a broom and sweep your streets. Wash graffiti off the walls. Clean up trash. Help the elderly who can no longer care for themselves. Support causes and organizations that go around doing good for others. Sitting down when all others are standing in honor, and creating a furor, sends so many mixed, and wrong messages. "If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. … We need not wait to see what others do." That quote from Gandhi is what was morphed into, "Be the change you want to see in others" for bumper stickers. But the message is intact. We need to change ourselves, our tiny neighborhood, in order for the ripples to be felt nationwide and worldwide.
One of our most vocal and loved social thinkers and leaders was Martin Luther King. Jr. (He was an Independent. He did not adhere to either party in politics). He was a deep-thinking man who believed in God and equality for all men. He would be appalled at the violence in this country. He preached kindness and meekness, and love for your fellow man. He believed that love trumped all else. He once said, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." I truly believe that if we cling to the permanent love of God, and embrace our neighbors as ourselves, we can conquer this ugliness that is pervading our country, and pervading the world. We are in a dark and difficult time and I am scared for my grandchildren. My grandmother apologized to me once, saying, "I am sorry for the mess my generation is leaving you. We had so little, and with the wars we went through, we wanted our children to not "want" for anything. They in turn sought that for you. But we made a tragic error in that we did not teach our children to work for what we gave them. They did not understand sacrifice. And now your generation, even more spoiled, does not either." And I think she was right. We're so entitled, we think someone else should take care of it. There is no sense of personal responsibility.
It's silly, really, to bring this up, but they are not teaching cursive much anymore. There is no time in the day to do it. Teachers have to prepare kids for all these tests they require using Common Core-styled curriculum. So they allow kids to just print. It's just an example of the shifting of our culture to being ever more technology-driven, and service-oriented. No one creates, makes, builds much in the USA any longer. We just service what we buy. And we use the internet for everything else. Subsequently, our next generation will no longer be able to read documents that give you original information, as they are written in cursive. The Declaration of Independence, for example. They'll have to read it printed online somewhere. Pretty soon, cursive will be the same for future historians as Egyptian hieroglyphics were for the early historians in the 1800s. A mystery to be solved.
And this brings me to my lament about permanence. There is so little. So much is transient these days. How we feel right now rules how we act right now. We do not adopt permanent beliefs about much of anything. Nothing sticks! We do not stand up for anything in a strident, permanent way. How the wind blows is how we vote. We chose this past president, twice, because he was different. We did not stop to think about qualifications for the office of President, we voted with the entertainers who were endorsing him. We went with public sentiment. And boy, have I met so many with regrets for that error! As I stated above, roughly 70% of our population, according to a 2014 census, identified with a particular Church. We are allowing the other 30% who have no belief in God, or who couldn't care less about faith or God, run this country. I think it is time to reassert our permanent adherence to our collective faith in God. We need to stand for our National Anthem, we need to love our brothers and even our creepy neighbors, and we need to be people of character. We need to say "no" to the Hillarys of this world and deny the naysayers a place at this table. It is time we resolved to learn about this country of ours, learn about the issues and the candidates, and to take America back. I do not want to see another 9/11 happen in order for us to wake up.
If you are part of this glorious 70%, please take a moment to think and to pray. What is the heritage you are leaving for who is coming after you? Are you leaving a safe and Godly place for others to flourish? What are you doing for your neighbor? I am angry. I am frightened. I am frustrated. And I feel so very helpless and inadequate to the task of taking this country back. "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:20. As a collective body of voters and citizens, united in faith, we can remedy this situation! Whoever deigns to read this, take a moment to think about this and to pray about this. Determine your activity level, your involvement in making this country better. How can you help? Boycott something! Write a letter. Blog about it. Reach out to friends, family, neighbors. Be kind. Change your little corner of the world. Do something pro-active to ensure God remains permanently at the reigns in this country. Hit your knees and pray for our country and for each and every one of us in it. Be proactive at making sure God is the sovereign of this nation always and forever.


This Business Plan explains how national policies and strategies will be translated into actions for the Regional Direct Works Unit. The plan focuses on the delivery of the Units key priority objectives and the associated resource issues. Whilst the plan does not describe all of the aspects of our day to day work, the Management Action Plan supplement captures many of the targets monitored and reported on during the year. The Business Plan is a live document which will evolve throughout the year as demands and priorities inevitably change.


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Welcom aboard Andy! I too thought like you did. But when you go thorugh the forums you begin to realize that there are a lot of like minded people to read through ideas and there are great resources here as well.
Welcome aboard!! Wish you an enjoyable journey.


Magnífica Casa de Pueblo de 225m² construidos y 100m² de fantástico jardín con piscina y porche privado.
Vivienda totalmente rehabilitada, combinando la antigüedad de la casa original del S. XVIII y el vanguardismo del S.XXI, ubicada en el centro del pueblo Medieval de Pals (Girona).
Perfect stay! Within walking distance of several shops, grocery stores and restaurants. We loved it!!
Can Caranta es una hermosa propiedad en Pals.
Excelente ubicación con algunos fabulosos restaurantes en la puerta. La casa está fantásticamente equipada y no podríamos haber pedido más a nuestros anfitriones.
It is a nice and comfortable house with a well-equipped kitchen and showers at each bedroom. The swimming pool is big enough for pleasant cooling. The house is located in a fairly quiet street, yet within walking distance of the center of Pals, with numerous cozy restaurants and insufficiently insulated so there is no noise. We traveled by plane and the number of towels (2 pp) was little. Air conditioning is now available in all rooms, a big plus.
Fantastic house in a great location offering all comfort and practical aspects one can dream of. We have really enjoyed the house, the pool and the garden as well as Pals and its surroundings. The house is not only beautiful but also well maintained, extremely clean and well equipped. We strongly recommend it.
Esta villa en la primera llegada es un poco estrafalario, como ha sido excavado desde una cueva, pero el de 3 dormitorios, 3 cuarto de baño es excelente, con una buena zona en el frente con muebles de exterior y la piscina. La ubicación es genial y en Pals con aparcamiento en la calle seguro ofrece una buena base segura para ver otras zonas de la Costa Brava.
El registro fue bien, aunque llegamos a las 2 de la tarde como estaba previsto y no pude entrar al principio y la limpieza era todavía en el lugar durante 2 horas, lo que era un poco molesto. Otros lugares en los que hemos estado en Europa, incluyendo Praga, Barcelona y el sur de Francia ofrece algunos servicios - papel higiénico para su estancia, jabón, detergente de lavado, café, etc. y que fue decepcionante en su ausencia, pero la villa en sí fue bastante bien equipado y fácil de preparar comidas en casa si quería.
En general, esta villa fue bueno, pero un par de pequeños detalles lo hace excepcional.
Dear Guest, thanks so much for your feedback. We are actually pretty flexible in terms of check-in. Normal check-in is at 4pm, but if possible we let customers leave their luggage in earlier, even though we always advise the cleaning lady will be there finishing up the house.
As per the toilet paper and soap, we leave enough for the guest to replenish for their stay. Guests tend to be very happy and as you say, the amenities of the house are really good. In any case, thanks again for your feedback and we are glad you had a nice time. We would be glad to welcome you back! Best, Gemma.
We had been admiring this listing for 3 years, so it was with great excitement and high expectations that we finally arrived for our vacation. The house was everything we had hoped for and more! The home was spacious, beautiful, and in an idyllic location for exploring Catalonia or simply relaxing by the pool and sampling the local restaurants in Pals and nearby villages. The fantastic grocery store just a short mile away made it easy to prepare a first-rate meal for those times when we preferred to just stay at home and relax. Our party of 5 occupied all three bedrooms and each of us thought we had the best bedroom in the house, with frequent comments about how comfortable and restful we found the rooms. The regular communication from Enric and Gemma from the time of our booking through the end of our stay made for a very easy, hassle-free vacation. We very much look forward to our return one day.
The house was lovely, it had the character of an old rustic property but has been done up to a modern standard. It's great that there is an ensuite in each room, it was perfect for 3 couples. The only negative was that some of the basics you would expect in a holiday rental weren't provided such as extra toilet paper, garbage bags, tea, coffee, salt, pepper, oil etc and there was only one set of bath towels provided with no towels for the swimming pool, as we had travelled from overseas we didn't have space to bring towels in our luggage. These were just minor issues however, overall we had a fantastic weekend in beautiful Pals. Thank you!
Très chouette maison dans un des plus beaux villages de la Costa Brava.
Muy recomendable. Hemos pasado un fin de semana perfecto, disfrutando de la casa que está muy bien equipada. Han sido muy flexibles en la entrada y en la salida. Gracias!
Great place and perfect host.
Efficient process throughout. Lovely and comfortable house. Super location to explore the surrounding area.
Amazing property with original features in a wonderful location. Food in this area is just out of this world :) Great comms with hosts who went out of the way to help. Cant wait to return.
We loved this house. The location is fantastic - just a couple minutes' walk from the medieval center of Pals, and a block away from bakeries, markets, and restaurants. We had a car, and it was an easy drive to Girona, the coast, and a short day trip to France. The house itself was lovely, clean, and spacious. We loved cooking in the kitchen and eating outside. The hosts were easy to communicate with and very helpful with recommendations for things to do in the area. All in all we had a great time!
We had a wonderful stay. The house exceeded expectations. It has been renovated in a very tasteful way and Enric and Gemma have a great eye for detail. The lighting through the house was particularly well considered. Great to have a bathroom for each bedroom. We would return and recommend to others.
A lovely house in a very nice location. We loved the restaurants around it where we could walk. Further more there is a bakery, a butcher and a very nice little shop just across the street.
The house was very clean and looks even better than the pictures :) We would book it again for sure.
Communication was very easy and uncomplicated.
Excellente maison qui correspond bien aux photos. Seuls 3 petits points négatifs à savoir : - c'est surprenant mais la piscine est tres fraîche même en plein août ... (22 degrés parfois 23) - en fait de part sa localisation elle est souvent à l'ombre... Après je n'en tient pas rigueur nous sommes un peu frileux :), mais il est vrai que cela nous a surpris. - a l'arrivée nous avons été accueillie par une dame très gentille parlant tres correctement le français (Laura) et pleine de bons conseils... Par contre les femmes de ménage sont restés jusqu'à 20h (alors que nous pensions 16H...). Là non plus pas de drame, mais j'avoue que ça surprend / agace un peu au début. - Le VRAI problème en revanche est qu'en fait la maison est une plutôt une énorme maison de village qui fut divisé en 2. Il faut donc comprendre que l'on est très proche des autres voisins/ locataires de la maison sœur. Du coup selon que vous tombiez sur un voisin calme ou bruyant ça peut être l'enfer ou le Paradis... Et en y restant 2 semaines nous avons eu les 2... La première semaine nous avions comme voisin une famille avec 3 enfants qui ne cessaient de hurler comme nous n'avions jamais vu ca... Impossible de faire dormir la petite... 1ère semaine complètement gâchée ... Impossible d'avoir un peu de tranquilité , nous avons réellement fuit la maison en permanence ! En revanche la deuxième semaine fut superbe et c'est pour cela que je met une bonne note. Je ne peut pas reprocher ces points aux propriétaires qui sont parfaitement à l'écoute et sérieux (toujours dispo par message etc...) Nous avons eu un problème de clim une nuit : je préviens la propriétaire - intervention + Reparation en moins de 12H ! La maison est très luxueuse , bien décorée , moderne - on s'y sent très bien. Elle est très bien située dans Pals et Pals est aussi parfaitement situé pour découvrir l'Emporda. Je conseille vivement donc cette location malgré les petits détails cités (considérons que nous avons été malchanceux sur les voisins...), et j'espère y retourner pour un prochain séjour :).
En ce qui concerne les voisins, je suis désolée, c'est vrai que c'est difficilement controllable. En tout cas, merci de votre patience, et n'hésitez pas à parler aux voisins s'il y avait n'importe quel problème au futur.
On sera ravis de vous accueillir encore une fois!
Enric and Gemma are fantastic hosts. The house is beautiful and exactly as pictured. The only two comments - we were not be able to check in as indicated because the cleaning took longer because of previous guests.
Also, it would be have been better if there were more supplies which most houses have such as extra garbage bags etc.
Overall, the house was beautiful and the location was perfect. Thanks again.
Really nice house in the centre of Pals. Had a great stay!
My partner and I stayed in the villa for 11 nights and the villa was exactly as the photos show, beautiful. The decor was very tasteful, loved the exposed brickwork and the bathrooms are lovely. Beds, sofas etc were comfortable and the villa is very well equipped, there was even a Nespresso coffee machine!! The wifi worked very well too which was great. The pool was perfect for cooling down, while lazing about in the garden, a little chilly but very refreshing.
The villa is ideal for walking to the many lovely restaurants in the medieval part of Pals but there are also a few restaurants literally 2 minutes from the villa which were very nice. There is market on a Tues where you can get lovely fruit and veg and a lovely deli and baker too but you would need a car to get to the supermarket and the lovely beaches around the area.
Booking with Enric was very easy and he was very helpful in the run up to our holiday. If we visit Pals again we will come back to this villa!
We are very pleased to know you had a nice time with us.
It was a real pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again soon!
Lovely house. Well equipped, comfortable and private. Great location to explore the local area.
La casa es preciosa, tiene todos los detalles necesarios para que la estancia sea muy confortable.
La maison est vraiment très agréable, et correspond tout à fait aux photos. Nous étions 2 couples avec 3 enfants et tout le monde a trouvé sa place et son intimité. Le village est très agréable et tous les commerces sont à proximité. La mer est à une dizaine de kilometres.
Très belles prestations. Nous n avons pas rencontré l'hôte mais une dame qui est arrivée ( avec un peu de retard...) lorsque nous étions déjà dans la maison.( les personnes faisant le ménage étaient présentes lorsque nous sommes arrivés).
Casa muy bien amueblada y equipada, conforme con la descripción. Buena acogida y excelente respuesta antes pequeñas incidencias.
Maravillosa estancia en villa Aurora, muy confortable , práctica y bella casa, muy bien restaurada y habilitada para disfrutar de unos días , a lo largo de todo el año. Enric dispuso para nosotros todo lo necesario para pasar unos días inolvidables. Recomiendo la estancia en la casa encarecidamente. Gracias Enric y Rosa.
Molt bona experiència. La casa es correspon amb la descripció de l'anunci i és molt acollidora i esta equipada, especialment la cuina. A destacar el seu molt bon estat i el manteniment de jardí i piscina, aixi com la situació al centre de Pals.
Alquilamos la casa para pasar el fin de semana. Tres parejas y un bebé.
La casa es preciosa, está muy bien decorada. Es muy cómoda ya que tiene tres habitaciones dobles con baño en cada una de ellas. También nos proporcionaron una cuna que solicitamos en el momento de la reserva.
La cocina y el comedor están muy bien equipados, no falta detalle. Estuvimos en enero y pudimos disfrutar de la chimenea. La casa además dispone de un sistema de calefacción de suelo radiante muy confortable.
La casa se encuentra en una ubicación ideal, en un pueblo tranquilo como Pals, cerca de la playa (5km) y rodeada de preciosos parajes rurales para visitar.
A 15 min se encuentra la ciudad de Palafrugell donde hay un fantástico mercado de pescado, carne y verdura.
La propiedad Enric y María Rosa son muy amables y muy atentos.
It's a very nice house in a very good location. The house was very clean and the beds were comfortable. All the rooms had an en-suite bathroom. The house was really well equipt with all the kitchen utensils that you may need. We loved the pool and te BBQ! And you can soak up the Rays till late evening by the pool!!! The only negative point about it was the fact that we had to wait half an hour for the lady to come and meet us to hand over the keys for the property even though we followed the instructions and informed them when we were 40 minutes away. We had a problem with the water of the swimming pool, as it was loosing water. Enric called the maintenance guy and it was sorted out within a couple of hours. All in all we loved the experience of staying there. Highly recommended!
Nous avons passé un bon séjour. Maison agréable très bien équipée et bien située dans pals.
Très belle maison, très bien décorée et très confortable. Correspond tout à fait à la description et aux photos!
Fantástica casa. Fin de semana estupendo.
Great location and great property! Pals is a unique historic village and is the perfect starting point to discover l'Empordanès. We picked Enric's house for a 3-day/2-night getaway just before Christmas and it proved a great choice - convenient and comfortable and Enric's staff was always available and responsive. We were just 3 people sharing, with a double bedroom each and individual bathrooms - so the house can easily accommodate 3 couples and up to 8 people I guess. It made for a nice stay in late December but it must be great in the Summer too - with some great beaches nearby and a private swimming pool on site.


As Food Security Policy Analyst at CRS headquarters, Harley worked with the Agriculture and Livelihoods team on policy issues related to nutrition, agriculture and climate change. This has taken her from USDA demonstration plots in Maryland to Nairobi to support the CRS sponsored Integrated Nutrition Conference. Other responsibilities included writing policy one-pagers used for advocacy on Capitol Hill, researching nutrition linkages to climate change and to conflict as it relates to development programming; and facilitating participation in high level events/fora on climate change.
With Catholic Relief Services Timor-Leste, Harley served as the Nutrition Team Lead and MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning) Support Officer for a nutrition and agriculture project targeting children under two and pregnant and lactating women to prevent malnutrition. For the nutrition component of the project, Harley worked on adapting Care Group lessons for essential nutrition and hygiene actions, reviewing national nutrition guidelines and training national staff to write lessons and conduct trainings of partner organizations in turn. MEAL responsibilities included partner capacity building, online database management, updating data collection tools and providing monitoring and evaluation training for staff and partners. Harley was also the point person for project accountability ensuring that there are mechanisms in place for community feedback.
Harley specializes in Global Health Nutrition and Food Security. She received her MA in International Affairs and MPH in Global Health from The George Washington University. Harley has worked with USAID/Food for Peace and Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition on the Food Aid Quality Review researching uses of Title II data by different stakeholders. As a Global Health fellow in Cambodia, she worked with World Vision and the World Health Organization to pilot participation in the Global Database on the Implementation of Nutrition Actions (GINA). Most recently, Harley worked at International Medical Corps on projects to establish Care Groups in emergency settings and on a Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) database. Her interest in early childhood stunting also led to research and data analysis on the determinants of stunting in Cambodian children under two. Harley will work with the CRS team in Timor-Leste on issues of child stunting and malnutrition.


Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Children''s Center(SSPC CC) exists for the purpose of providing high quality early care and education services to the Silver Spring area of Montgomery County, Maryland At SSPC CC, we're committed to your child's development. To support this we: prepare your children to be fully ready to learn upon entrance to school, enable growth emotionally and intellectually, respect individual uniqueness and foster positive social connections, and work in partnership with each family recognizing them as their child's first teacher and primary nurturer. SSPC CC was established in 1975 as a service to familes in the community who desired quality child care in a warm and caring envioronemnt. The Center is sponsored by the Silver Spring Presbyterian Church. We offer child care for infants, toddlers and two's as well as our Nursery School Program for preschoolers ages 3-5. The center is open year round and offers a spacious Outdoor Play Area, Caring and Dedicated Staff and a Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum in a warm and caring environment. Our Teaching Staff Our Lead Teachers have a variety of experience and backgrounds. Their credentials range from Child Development Associate (CDA) to Undergradate degrees in early childhood and/or realted fields. All are Maryland Credentialed. Teacher Assistants and Substitutes are an integral part of the teaching teams. Many have completed training in the early childhood/child care field. A number are college students pursuing degrees in the early child care and education industry. Some assistants and substitutes also meet Child Care Teacher qualifications and may work in dual positions in our program. SSPC CC also regularly hosts student interns from the local high schools, colleges and universities. Overall Management The Center is governed by a Board of Directors called the Preschool Weekday Education Committee (PWEC), which is responsible to the sponsoring organization, the Silver Spring Presbyterian Church. The PWEC is comprised of parents, community volunteers, SSPC members, the Center Director and staff representatives. The Board is responsible for the overall operations and quality assurance of the Center's programs. Continuous program evaluation, sustainability and policy issues that affect the Center are primary concerns of this body. Licensing/Regulatory Agencies SSPC CC is a Maryland State Department of Education - Office of Child Care (MSDE/OCC) licensed and accredited early childhood program. We also hold a MCDHHS Private Educational Institute license.
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"The Seabrook Adventist Early Learning Center provides a safe,... nurturing, and fulfilling Christian educational environment for the holistic development of children between the ages of two and five years old. Each school day provides an opportunity to promote the emotional, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual environment that our children need for today's changing world. Our dedicated staff is committed to creating a memorable learning atmosphere. Through the development of age appropriate knowledge and skills, each child will discover, use, and further develop his or her God-given gifts, talents and potential."  The mission of the Seabrook Adventist Early Learning Center is to experience learning through meaningful play. Young children learn by manipulating, questioning, creating, observing, exploring, experimenting, interacting, and by using their senses. We provide both formal and informal experiences throughout each day that promotes these types of learning.  Our experienced teaching staff understands how children learn and develop. They will offer guidance, assistance and encouragement, and provide developmentally appropriate learning materials and experiences. We believe that parents are partners and value open communication and collaboration. We recognize the uniqueness of each child and will provide experiences that are relevant to each child's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs, helping each student make progress. It is our desire to provide a warm, loving Christian environment where each child feels secure, happy, and where learning is meaningful and fun!We are very proud of our teaching staff at The Seabrook Adventist Early Learning Center. Our teaching staff members have many years experience in early childhood education. We support ongoing training for staff members so they continue to grow professionally and provide the best possible education for our children. The staff regularly participates in conferences, workshops, classes, and outside school observations. The primary goal of our Before & After Care program is create a safe community for children. This program includes snacks, homework support, indoor and outdoor play and other activities for children to enjoy before or after school. We provide an environment for your child/children to grow through self-guided and structured play. In addition to fostering imagination, this challenges children to expand their social, emotional and intellectual abilities. The Before & After Care program follows the regular Center's calendar. When the Center is closed, the program is closed. When the Center is open for any part of the day, the program is open.


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Twitter gets new CEO as Dorsey resigns
Jack Dorsey and Parag Agrawal
By Uzair Adam Imam
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, has yesterday resigned from his position, stating that the 'tough' decision was partly due to his belief that the company was ready to move on from its founders.
Meanwhile, Parag Agrawal, an Indian-American, has been named as the new CEO. Dorsey sent an email to the Twitter team that Parag was his choice as he 'understands the company and its needs'.
He has made a clean break from the company and will not stay on in any capacity when his term on the Board of Directors expires next year.
He added that this is to give Parag the space he needs to lead the company that serves close to 400 million users.
"I believe it's critical a company can stand on its own, free of its founder's influence and direction," he said.
In response to this, Parag expressed confidence that the company's future strategy is 'bold and right' and will make Twitter the best for its customers.
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If you are using heterotrophic plate counts (HPCs) to identify nitrifying bacteria – you won't find them. As it mentions in the name, HPCs only measure heterotrophic bacteria. These organisms feed off organic carbon compounds like fats, carbohydrates, and proteins while autotrophic bacteria produce their own food from basic energy sources like sunlight or chemical energy. Because of these differences in metabolic pathways, autotrophic organisms – like nitrifying bacteria – are not detected with standard plate counts.
Why does it matter? Nitrifying bacteria are broken into two co-dependent groups: bacteria that will convert ammonia to nitrates (ammonia-oxidizing bacteria and ammonia-oxidizing archaea) and organisms that will convert nitrites to nitrates (Nitrobacter and Nitrospira). These make up the nitrogen cycle which in other applications is a good and necessary part of our lives (Abhinav, 2012). In a monochloraminated distribution system however, these microorganisms can contribute to biofilm formation, loss of disinfectant residual, protection of other organisms, and microbially influenced corrosion (MIC), therefore, it's important to monitor for and protect against them.
If they can't be detected with HPCs, how do distribution operators accomplish this?
The management of chloraminated water systems typically involves maintaining a delicate balance between chlorine, ammonia, and pH. Several factors such as changing disinfectant demand, biofilm, and variations in naturally-occurring ammonia levels can all influence this ratio. When the ratio is upset, it can result in a surplus of ammonia, facilitating the growth of nitrifying bacteria. Monitoring levels of ammonia, nitrates, and nitrites can indicate that nitrification may be occurring but, without the ability to measure autotrophic bacteria, it can be difficult to determine the extent to which it's occurring or to pinpoint the source of the issue. This is where ATP monitoring can help. Measuring ATP (adenosine triphosphate) levels allows operators to immediately quantify the size of the total microbial population. Therefore, microbiological growth can be identified before nitrifying bacteria are able to colonize the system and well before nitrite and nitrates levels reach concerning levels. Operators no longer have to rely on chemical tests alone to characterize the issue and can proactively identify and treat microbial issues anywhere in the distribution system.
While the increased use of monochloramine may have benefits in terms of stabilizing chlorine and reducing disinfection by-product formation, there is a trade-off in the form of nitrification that must be kept in mind. And, while there are tools that can be used as indicators, HPCs will leave you in the dark when it comes to contamination from autotrophic bacteria. Ask us how we can help provide a proactive solution for the monitoring and control of nitrifying bacteria regrowth in your distribution system.
Gale, T. (2006). Heterotrophic Bacteria. Thomson Corporation.


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Who Killed Spalding Gray? by Daniel MacIvor
Playwrights Canada Press
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From renowned playwright Daniel MacIvor comes a moving and darkly comedic solo performance about truth, lies, life, and death.
On the weekend of January 10, 2004, American monologist Spalding Gray killed himself by jumping off the Staten Island Ferry in New York City. That same weekend, Daniel MacIvor was in California, visiting a psychic surgeon who offered to save his life by removing a spiritual entity that had attached to him. But what if Spalding's death had something to do with Daniel's entity? Linking these two true parallel stories is fiction derived from Gray's obsessions and MacIvor's inventions about a man named Howard who had forgotten how to live.
"Trying to follow this path of truth, untruth and whatever lies between, the mind after a while reels, kind of like when you start imagining multiple universes. Few could package it all into an accessible and pleasing performance, one which even includes a goofy little solo dance, but MacIvor does. And that you can take as gospel." —Patrick Langston, Ottawa Citizen
"It's hard not to get swept up in his message that life is what you make it, but it's sad when some can no longer take it." —Stephen Cooke, Chronicle Herald
First Produced: Presented by reWork and Canadian Stage at the Berkeley Street Downstairs Theatre in Toronto from Nov. 30 - Dec. 11, 2016
Publisher: PLCN


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Local student works at elephant preserve in Thailand
Kaitlyn Bunde, 21, of Westland spent two weeks this summer in Thailand, helping animals and learning hands-on what it's like to be a veterinarian.
Local student works at elephant preserve in Thailand Kaitlyn Bunde, 21, of Westland spent two weeks this summer in Thailand, helping animals and learning hands-on what it's like to be a veterinarian. Check out this story on HometownLife.com: http://www.hometownlife.com/story/life/community/observer/westland/2017/09/22/local-student-works-elephant-preserve-thailand/105782624/
Published 12:28 p.m. ET Sept. 22, 2017
Kaitlyn Bunde of Westland was part of a team that volunteered this summer at the Elephant Nature Park in northern Thailand.(Photo: Submitted)
Kaitlyn Bunde, 21, of Westland spent two weeks this summer in Thailand, helping animals and learning hands-on what it's like to be a veterinarian. Traveling with study-abroad organization Loop Abroad, Bunde was selected as part of a small team that volunteered giving care at a dog shelter and spent a week working directly with rescued elephants at an elephant sanctuary.
Bunde is a senior at Michigan State University, majoring in pre-veterinary animal science.
The Veterinary Service program brings students to Thailand for two weeks to volunteer alongside veterinarians from the U.S. and Thailand. For one week, Bunde and her team volunteered at the Elephant Nature Park in northern Thailand to work with the giant animals and learn about animal rescue and conservation on a larger scale. The Elephant Nature Park is home to more than 60 elephants which have been rescued from trekking, logging or forced breeding programs. Many of them had been abused and suffer from chronic injuries or blindness.
At the Elephant Nature Park, they are cared for by volunteers from all over the world. Bunde helped to feed, bathe and care for them, as well as learn about their diagnoses alongside an elephant vet. The Elephant Nature Park is also home to more than 1,000 animals, including cats, dogs, water buffalo, horses and cows, and is sustained in huge part by the work of weekly volunteers like Bunde.
For the other week, Bunde volunteered at the Animal Rescue Kingdom dog shelter in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The shelter is home to more than 100 dogs which have been rescued after being abandoned, beaten or abused. While the dogs can be adopted, any that aren't will be cared for by the shelter their whole lives.
"I learned so much on this trip," Bunde said. "The skills I acquired working with vets at Elephant Nature Park are skills I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Working with and learning about Thailand's elephants was as challenging as it was enlightening, because medical customs are so different in Thailand. It was difficult being, like, "Oh, I would do this or that" because it was just not how they do things around there. It was interesting to observe these differences and learn to adapt."
While she studied under the veterinarians leading her group, Bunde and her team made a difference in the lives of these dogs. By providing checkups and cleanings, diagnosing and treating ear and eye problems, taking and testing blood, administering vaccines, cleaning and treating wounds and helping with sterilization surgeries, the students were able to help support the health and well-being of these dogs.
Loop Abroad focuses on educating its students so that they can contribute and serve in meaningful ways. It also works with locally-run animal welfare organizations so that students contribute to long-term improvement on the ground in the countries they visit. With programs in Thailand, South Africa and Australia, Loop Abroad is able to support animal welfare and conservation around the world because of its students and their dedication to helping animals in need.
"Our students are some of the most amazing people I have ever met," said Jane Stine, the program's managing director. "They are kind, compassionate, dedicated, hard-working individuals who have big goals and want to make a big impact. It's amazing to see how eager they are to learn and challenge themselves. Over the last eight years, we've seen them go on to do some wonderful things."
Loop Abroad has animal science and veterinary programs for students and young adults ages 14-30 and offers financial aid and fundraising help. Interested participants can inquire or apply at www.LoopAbroad.com. Admission to veterinary programs is selective and Bunde was selected based on her transcript, admissions essay and professional references.
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