Introducing The New Sunset Western Garden Book (www.sunset.com/wgb). Now in its ninth edition and completely redesigned to be more accessible, this go-to reference for gardening in the western United States includes over 2,000 full-color photographs for the first time as well as extra emphasis on contemporary issues like climate change, edible gardening, and water conservation. With an encyclopedia of 9,000 plants, savvy gardeners will relish the book’s complete reference guide with photos for every plant genus, solid information about the West’s distinct microclimates, and the new “Plant Finder” section with plants for every purpose and function.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54487-the-new-sunset-western-garden-book
Sandy's Trauma and Beginning of Grief
Every One of us go Through Grief
OK, so I was on this journey – you can imagine. I loved the journey. And then, the next thing that happened was that tragedy in my life whereby my 3 daughters and their friend were murdered. I want to tell you about my journey of grief during this time. There may be some things there that can help. There are certainly some positive aspects that come out of it, so I’ll tell you about my journey of grief … and you know what? Every one of us here are going to have to go through grief.
Learning Through Adversity
Maybe many of us have already been through grief, and there’s going to be more. We’re all going to go through some adversity at some time. The key thing out of adversity and out of trauma is learning. What is there that you can learn from this event, because you know, those learning experiences are experiences for our soul and it’s the soul that needs the experience.
I’m so Glad I Spoke to my Girls That Night
So, Jenny and Kirsty, they were twins at 19 and Lexie, she was 16 – the next day. And the date was 23rd January 1987. They were living with their mum in the northern Sydney suburb of Pymble and a friend of theirs, Lisa was there as well, so there were 4 of them in the house. I was living about 5 kilometres away in Lindfield, married to Sandra and at that time we had a little 5 year old girl, Lara and a little 3 year old boy, Ian. At about 7 o’clock that Friday night I rang and spoke to Lexie and also spoke to Jenny and Kirsty and I tell you, the mirth and joy in that household was fantastic. They were all preparing to go camping for the Australia Day long weekend. And we taught them about camping, so I was really pleased about that. They were going to be joined by a group of friends to go camping. In retrospect I am so glad I was able to speak to the girls at that time, because at 10 past 9 that night Richard Madrell arrived at the door and professed his love for Jenny who of course had not had anything to do with him for 12 months and all of them wanted to keep him away with their mother even trying unsuccessful to take out an AVO on him. But he arrived at the door and shot her. He then shot Kirsty, then Lisa and then shot Lexie. All over in ten minutes.
My First Reaction
The police hammered on my door at about 2 o’clock in the morning and told me what had happened. My first reaction was that this was impossible … I mean I had only spoken to them several hours earlier. For me it was complete disbelief and I questioned about being shot with a shotgun as I knew something about guns from the army. I questioned the fact that it must have been impossible because with a shotgun you have to load it, fire and then re-load it, re-load it again …. Surely one or two of them are going to be able to get away. Surely not all 4 of them, not all 3 of my girls.
I Still Couldn’t Believe it.
On the way to their home in the police car I was still arguing with the police and I was asking if they had seen their bodies. “Oh, so you haven’t seen their bodies … you haven’t actually been there …. You’ve only been told about this over the radio … so you don’t really know this for sure.” Always thinking and hoping that it’s not true.
My Denial Phase
And then a little bit of doubt would come in and it would be like this: “God, how could you let this happen. No, no no, you haven’t let it happen. But …. If you have … what have the girls done? What have they done to deserve this for goodness sake? There is no God.” And so that’s where my denial phase started.
By Sandy MacGregor – http://www.selfimprovementdeals.com
See it on Video – 09 of 16 Sandy's Trauma and Beginning of Grief
Next Video – 10 Hatred Anger and Revenge Can Become Habits During Grief
Singer songwriter Debbie Gibson will appear on the premiere episode of the fifth installment of The Celebrity Apprentice. She will play for the Kansas City charity Children International.
The Celebrity Apprentice is a reality television show where celebrities compete in weekly challenges and donate any winnings to their personal charities. Every week, the celebrity contestants will work in two teams, each under the guidance of a designated project manager, to compete in business-driven tasks around New York City, using their fame, along with their proven business acumen, to win challenges.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52273-children-international-singer-debbie-gibson-on-the-celebrity-apprentice
Small business success is essential to overall U.S. economic success. Financial accomplishment in the small business sector requires the ability to control expense, maximize productivity and revenues, as well as keep customers happy. Mobile technology can help accomplish every one of these objectives.
Frost & Sullivan recently published a white paper, Mobile Solutions for Today’s Small Business: The Need for Affordable, Easy-to-Use Products and Support, which examines how mobile technology can help small business owners become more competitive, profitable and productive.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/frostsullivan/54685
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6pPSvcmLXk[EXTRACT]
http://tommower.com Tom Mower Sr., President and Co-Founder. As President and Co-Founder for Sisel International, Tom is actively involved in nearly every aspect of his business. In the 1970's, Tom was the Regional Sales Director for a National Marketing and Sales Company where he helped achieve record sales volumes. With an inherent ability in chemistry, Tom joined Dell Chemical, where he started as a factory representative, advancing to the head of R&D, Corporate Trainer, and National Sales Manager. For more info visit the links below.
To commemorate the rum-making standards achieved by Bacardi 150 years ago, family-owned Bacardi Limited announces a first—the rarest BACARDI rum ever released, as a celebration of the expertise and craftsmanship in every bottle of BACARDI rum.
An unprecedented number of Maestros de Ron BACARDÍ (Master Blenders) have combined their extraordinary talents to create a very special and rare limited edition BACARDI rum—Ron BACARDÍ®, de Maestros de Ron, Vintage, MMXII.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53405-bacardi-150th-anniversary-celebrates-art-of-rum-making-releases-rare-rum
Virgin America, the airline that is reinventing domestic travel, announces it will bring its low-fare, award-winning service to Portland International Airport (PDX) as of June 5, 2012, with tickets on sale today for two daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and one daily nonstop flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Known for outstanding guest service, custom-designed cabins with three classes of service, and touch-screen in-flight entertainment at every seat, Virgin America has swept the major reader-based travel awards since the airline launched in 2007. At a time when most U.S. carriers have been cutting capacity, Virgin America is expanding to its 18th destination and bringing much-needed nonstop competition from California’s largest airports to PDX. When entering new markets that offer little low-fare competition, the airline has frequently seen fares drop by up to 30 percent.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55168-virgin-america-flights-to-from-portland-international-airport-pdx-oregon
With about one out of every three children in this country obese or overweight, it’s more important than ever to focus on healthy choices and changes that families can make together. Throughout March, which is National Nutrition Month, BeSmartBeWell.com shares stories of real families like Cindy and her children, who got healthier by cutting out junk food and exercising more.
“We lost over 200 pounds together as a family,” says Cindy in a video on Be Smart. Be Well. “After going back through and looking at pictures of where we were to where we’ve come, it’s just absolutely amazing!”
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/childhoodobesity/50831
Throughout your pregnancy you feel every flutter and movement that your growing baby makes. Just as you tune into them your baby gets used to your rhythm.
For 9 months your baby has got used to your rhythm – why stop now?
Stokke® MyCarrier is a new unique 3 in 1 baby carrier concept that allows you to keep your baby close, maintaining your symbiotic harmony as your child grows.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53779-stokke
http://www.rfdigital.com The perfect prototype tool for building your wireless projects. Ideal for engineers, students, hobbyists. Link to the Microchip Module Page:http://www.rfdigital.com/?targetpage=item&filterpn=RFD21830 Every engineering bench needs a pair.
http://daygameblueprintreview.co.uk/ Daygame Blueprint Review. Full review of Yad and Andy Yosha's Daygame Blueprint with a full breakdown of every minute in the product. Daygame Blueprint Review.
As the United States and Europe grapple with economic uncertainty, the Canton Fair has become an even more essential platform for foreign businesses seeking trade opportunity and new territory for business.
The Canton Fair is the largest trade fair in China, drawing the best of Chinese manufacturers and more than 2,000 foreign companies from over 50 countries every year, including the US, Japan, Germany, Italy and the UK. In response to the global economic crisis, the fair had adapted in recent years to present new opportunities for foreign and Chinese businesses, as well as buyers.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55419-tap-into-the-china-opportunity-at-the-canton-fair
