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oohhh that was adorable !!

what do samy and will get each other for christmas?

sweet, sweet gifts

hughes!sister x will smith au (samy + will)

part 2 to sweet, sweet memories where some pretty special gifts are exchanged!

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merry christmas to everyone who celebrates today! here is the part 2 to probably one of my favorite fics i've written for this au! i know a lotttt of people have done the tattoo initials before, but i really wanted to join the trend and can totally see samy + will doing this for one another:) but happy holidays!!

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both families were gathered around the living room taking turns exchanging gifts after the extravagant wake up and cleaning up all the silly string. the hughes siblings started first with their sibling gift exchange where every year they would pick names out of a hat like secret santa. the parents and smiths watched in amusement as the four huddled in a circle together.

"alright, go ahead and pass," ellen smiled and the siblings quickly exchanged their gifts to who they got. samy passed hers over to jack, jack passed to luke, luke passed to quinn, and quinn passed to samy.

"i fucking knew you got me," jack mumbled in a small smirk as he admired his sister's signature reindeer wrapping paper.

"what? you make luke tell you who he got so you could do process of elimination?" samy giggled.

"hey, it's hard when we live together," the middle brother defended himself and samy just rolled her eyes.

"okay, youngest opens first. open your gift," quinn poked her knee and the girl grinned. she quickly tore through quinn's vancouver blue wrapping paper. it was a rather big box so she wondered what he got her that could be so big.

when she got down to the cardboard box she grew even more curious, reaching for the scissors to cut into the heavy cardboard. finally, she got to the bottom where a white frame facing down revealed itself. the girl carefully lifted it from the box, flipping it over while jack and luke leaned forward to see what it was. quinn sat beside her nervously awaiting her reaction to what became a very sentimental gift.

"oh my god. is this all of my state wins and my recent win?" samy examined each of her game winning photo reactions collaged together into one big picture frame.

"yup, i asked mom for the pictures. i figured you'd want a huge photo of them all together," quinn explained and samy reached over to embrace him in a hug.

"thanks, quinny. i love it. it's so sentimental," the girl hummed and flipped it around so everyone could see better.

"wow, what a gift, quinn," jim nodded.

"it came out so well, i'm so glad," ellen grinned.

"good luck getting that back on the plane," luke snickered and quickly tore into his gift next. the others watched as he shredded the devils red wrapping paper—each sibling seemingly matching their wrapping paper to their team colors this year. jack had a big grin on his face which could only mean so many things from him because he was the master at gag gifts.

out came a little box and luke's eyes widened when he realized what it was. the other siblings leaned in to see, "holy shit, it's me!" the second youngest exclaimed.

he flipped it around so everyone could see him as a little funk pop dressed in his new jersey devils uniform holding his hockey stick. "oh my god! that's adorable!" ellen gushed.

"how'd you even do that?" samy wondered and admired her brother in a box.

"a few emails back and forth with the company. they were more than happy to do it," jack explained.

"this is actually sick, rowdy. thanks," luke patted his brother's back where they exchanged a small hug.

"his frontal lobe must be developing if he didn't get a gag gift this year," samy teased making her brother roll his eyes.

"okay you next," luke nudged jack and the boy quickly tore into the wrapping paper.

samy watched with a smile, hoping jack would like his gift. the reindeer wrapping paper went flying as the middle brother tore through it and luke caught a glimpse of the gift first, his eyes widening.

"no fucking way," jack said when he saw what it was. he pulled it out further so everyone could see the two water guns and now everyone's eyes widened.

"you always say how you want more water guns, so i went ahead and got some for you. you can use them on luke back in jersey or at the lake house," the girl explained.

"no, not at me. save that for the summer," luke quickly shook his head making everyone else laugh.

"this is fucking sick, thanks pop," jack reached over to hug her.

"glad you like them. i know yours wasn't really a gag gift, but i wanted to gag gift you back," everyone shared a laugh and finally, it was quinn's turn.

the oldest hughes was a pretty simple guy and never wanted much, so he looked surprised when luke pulled out a rather large gift for him. because he was such a simple guy, sometimes the siblings struggled what to get him because he never wanted much.

"now, technically i did get you, but we all kind of put thought into this," luke explained making the older boy raise his eyebrow. he glanced at his parents who only shrugged because they had no idea.

they watched in anticipation as quinn carefully opened his gift. it looked similar to samy's with the big white picture frame, but when he flipped it over, the older boy was pleasantly surprised with what he saw.

at the top of the frame was a picture of all of them together at the game quinn was officially named captain of the canucks. beneath the picture was one of his jersey's where the C was proudly displayed on the top right corner. all around the picture were hand written notes from all of his siblings telling him how proud they were of him. quinn's eyes quickly watered, not expecting such sweet gift. the others nervously watched his reaction.

"q, that's so sweet," ellen broke the silence first as she also examined the picture from over his shoulder.

"wee wanted to memorialize such a special moment for you so you'd have it forever and you know how much you mean to us," luke said.

"he's crying, i knew we'd make him cry," jack chuckled and reached over to rub his older brother's shoulder.

"this is the best thing i've ever gotten. i have no words," the older boy quickly wiped his tears to bring his three younger siblings into a hug.

ellen quickly pulled out her phone to snap a picture of the sweet moment.

once the sibling gift exchange was over, it was now time for everything else. colleen and bill handed out their gifts, ellen and jim distributed theirs, and there were a few extra gifts exchanged a long the way that the siblings got one another and between will and grace too. samy got her dyson air wrap as she predicted along with some more necessities she asked for like new mascara, lip gloss, face cream, and perfume.

after everything was opened, the dads worked to clean up the wrapping paper while the moms got to the kitchen to start brunch. samy and will shied away a bit from opening gifts from one another in front of their families, so they disappeared to his room for a second.

"i hope you like it, i literally talked with ryan and gabe about it for weeks," samy chuckled as she slid the two big boxes towards the blonde. he raised his eyebrow a little bit, his curiosity growing.

"hearing that makes me worried," will mumbled because they knew how much ryan and gabe also loved giving gay gifts.

samy watched as he dug into the first big one. the familiar white frame revealed itself which also seemed to be another running theme in the household with these sentimental picture collage gifts. will carefully flipped it over, wondering what would be on the other side.

"we know how much playing at boston meant to you, so gabe and ryan managed to pull a few strings to get your jersey. i printed the pictures and put them all together, so i guess it's sort of a joint gift from all of us? i was thinking you can hang it in your room to remember your time at boston and the legacy your family has to the school," the brunette explained the thought behind the gift and the boy was smiling again as he admired all of the photos of him on the ice or with his friends.

"wow, this is so sweet. i love it, thank you," will glanced up at her, a soft expression on his features which she quickly returned.

"i guess all of us were thinking alike this christmas, but once luke mentioned what he was getting quinn i wanted to do something similar for you," will leaned over to give her a tight hug.

"this is really special, thank you again. i love you," the hockey player hummed, kissing her cheek. he went to tear into the next box which was a bunch of clothes samy saw and figured will would like since he always told her how he watched to change up some of his style.

"hell yeah, i wanted this," the boy said when he saw the abercrombie and fitch sweatshirt and matching jeans.

"i hope they fit. i like kind of knew your size, but not really. i have all the receipts if you need to exchange," samy giggled.

"they're perfect, thank you," he kissed her cheek again. he began passing his gifts over to her until the youngest hughes stopped him. this last gift she was a bit nervous for because it was something she did on a complete whim and didn't know if will would like it or not. he raised his eyebrow when she stopped him for a second.

"i do have one more thing," she began which made the blonde glance at her in confusion. "hopefully you won't think it's stupid or cringey, but i've been thinking about doing it for awhile and i finally did it a few days after i saw you in san jose. it's just a little something..like..to remember you're always with me even when we're miles apart," she rambled a little and will just wondered in amusement what the last gift could possibly be.

when samy stood and began pulling her pajama waist band down, the boy's curiosity grew. was she about to show him her underwear or something? will definitely wouldn't complain if that was the case, but samy stopped about halfway down her hip. will looked closer and that's when he saw black ink marking her skin with 2 simple letters and a number. w.s. 2

his initials. his initials in her skin forever. his eyes widened in disbelief.

"holy shit, no way.." will reached out to gently brush his thumb across the somewhat fresh ink. he actually had zero words, yet it was the hottest thing he's ever seen.

"is it cringy? you can tell me if it is," the girl said nervously when all will did was stare at her upper hip bone. his fingers were delicate across her skin, so mesmerized with the way it looked.

"no way. i love it. i'm on you forever," he looked up at her, such a lovestruck expression on his features it made the girl blush.

"yeah, you are. it's like our own reminder that you're right here with me all the time," she ruffled her hand through his curls, a bit caught off guard when will leaned forward to press a gentle kiss to the area.

"god, i love you," he mumbled.

"i love you," samy grinned.

"you know, i really do think we think the same because i also have a surprise for you," will said and stood up too. the brunette watched as he pulled down his own waist band where on the same exact side as hers was will's own tattoo on his hip except it was her own initials and #6.

samy's eyes widened seeing her boyfriend's hip. "no fucking way," she mumbled.

"i also got mine done a few days after you left san jose. we were probably on the same brain wave length or something, but i've also been wanting to this for some time or at least get your number somewhere. i guess the 6 is a tribute to my time at boston college too," the blonde chuckled, watching as samy reached forward to brush her finger over her initials.

"i was thinking about getting a 6 too, but i'm glad i didn't. i can't believe we did the same thing, that's hilarious," samy looked back at her boyfriend who smiled.

"no matter where we are or how far apart we get, i'll always come back to you," will cupped her cheeks, pressing a kiss to her nose before going in to her lips.

"i love you," samy mumbled when they pulled apart again.

"i love you," will hummed and then went to grab the rest of samy's gifts. she carefully worked through them, mumbling how will didn't need to get her so much. he never listened though because his girl deserved nothing less.

she popped open a jewelry box that had small s and w pendants hanging off a little chain. "you keep bugging me how you wanted a necklace," will poked her side and the girl grinned.

"i did, thank you. i love it," she kissed his cheek. he also got her san jose clothes since she always stole his (not that will minded at all, but he wanted her to have her own too).

when they were done, the couple just sat on his bed admiring their gifts and taking in the moment together. "these were all so sweet, thank you," samy said again.

"of course. i hope you like everything," will said and she quickly nodded.

"i love it all. you're the best," she leaned forward to embrace him in a tight hug.

there was a sharp knock on the door making them pull apart in surprise even though they weren't even doing anything. luke poked his head in, "we're going out to the beach if you lovebirds aren't just."

"we'll be down in five," samy said and her brother nodded before disappearing.

"are you gonna join our polar plunging?" the girl got up from the bed to find her swimsuit.

"i think i'd like to not freeze, so i'll sit this one out," the blonde laughed.

"okay, suit yourself," samy giggled. she quickly changed, pulling pants and long sleeve shirt over for now so she didn't freeze too much.

her and will were downstairs a minute later.

"last one in loses!" jack exclaimed and rushed out the door. the others called after him, quickly following while the parents just laughed to themselves, opting to also stay inside away from the snowy day.

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Stolen Wife - 6

Synopsis – Tommy Shelby is married to Grace, but he becomes obsessed with Y/N, wife of Reuben Fitch, Tommy’s business partner in the U.S. who is unaware of his actual “business”.

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You could feel judgmental eyes of the bartender, it was not even 11 a.m. at the hotel bar downing tequila, vodka, whiskey, vermouth, and whatever bartender thought would appease you. You were drinking your weight in alcohol to numb the pain that senseless weirdo brought up so casually. The absurd and preposterous claim (totally correct & valid point) that you were running away from your husband’s memories. Thomas Shelby doesn’t know you, and the nerve of his mouth, the audacity of those haunting eyes of that man to tell you what you should do, after you barely met all those months ago, after you barely talked to him today, who does he think he is?

The pretty bartender, Patty, as her badge indicated, kept bringing you some sort of snack to absorb that alcohol, which you were thankful for, she didn’t question much, and you really didn’t have the energy to answer. You were pretty hammered and past the point of even noticing that there was a new bartender serving you what seemed like endless amounts of drinks without you even asking. Had you been a little careful, a little vigilant you would have noticed that the new bartender slipped something in your drink. Had you not been drowning in the insurmountable grief of losing the love of your life, you would have noticed Tommy Shelby and his goons spread out near the bar, keeping an eye on you. Had you not been so damn oblivious you would have noticed the bartender stealing your phone before darkness took over, and you lost consciousness.

Tommy didn’t know kidnapping was going to be added to the long list of crimes he has committed, but love makes you do crazy things, so what’s one more crime to add to that list but getting you to Birmingham, now that was going to take some serious effort, but he knows how to grease a few hands and tell them to look away when it's needed…That’s how he has been able to infiltrate North American black markets.

Flight from Vancouver to Birmingham was smooth, it had to be, the drug was effective for about 12 hours. It gave enough time for the Peaky Blinders to clean out your room, ditch your smartphone in some dumpster in other city before Rueben’s squad could even figure out what had happened.

You woke up in an unfamiliar room, your throat parched, your mind a bit disconnected, and you needed to pee badly, damn, how many drinks did you have…Wait a minute, did you sleep with someone, so many questions swirling around in your brain.

The door opened, and you saw a sweet looking woman carrying a glass of water and a glass of orange juice. She offered them both to you, and you gulped down that water in one big gulp…

“Thank you….Could you point me towards the washroom? I need to freshen up…” you mumbled

She directed you towards the door on the other side of the bed. You got up quickly, a little too quickly and felt a bit dizzy. After practically rushing towards the washroom and doing your business did you start to take the notice of things not feeling right…You did not remember anything except the mimosa you drank. Fuck…what had happened? Where the fuck were you? You needed to get the fuck out of whatever this place was, you needed your phone, you needed to call an uber…

It was then you realized you did not have your phone, your stomach dropped…Fuck fuckity fuck…You searched the bedroom but there was nothing there…You were in process of ripping off the bedsheets when you heard a familiar voice.

“Your phone is not here, Y/N”

You turned around to face the devil with vibrant blue eyes; there was something sinister about them, something that you would learn rather quickly.

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Scared Of My Guitar — Luke Hughes

Summary; In which you and Luke both come to terms that your situation is wrong but neither of you can let go.

Content Warning; pure sadness(not really angst) , situation-ship, use of the names Jules, Parker, Katya and Bailee. Readers pov is with the pink lyrics, Luke is with the red.

Pairing; Music Major Reader & UMich Luke

Perfect, easy, so good to me. So why’s there a pit in my gut in the shape of you?

Part of you growing up believed you were unlovable. You were an only child to two busy parents. Your mother was a criminal defense attorney and your father was a renowned neurosurgeon. So a lot of your childhood was being raised by your babysitters over the years. Throughout high school you never had relationships, not because you didn’t want to but because it seemed that no one wanted to have a relationship with you.

So meeting Luke your freshman year at University of Michigan and being oddly pulled to him terrified you. By then you had ultimately decided that you had little to no interest in being someone’s girlfriend. And contrary to your sorority sisters Jules and Parker, that never changed when you started whatever you and Luke were doing. Part of you yearned for a relationship especially watching your best friend Kayta and her boyfriend JJ and Bailee and Ethan have perfect relationships.

But whenever you thought of being someone’s girlfriend it made you nauseous. You just had no interest of being anyone’s girlfriend. And everything someone called you Luke’s girlfriend a doomed feeling arose in your chest.

Barely sleep when you’re sleeping next to me.

Early into whatever you and Luke had started after hooking up in the bathroom at one of the many parties that Rutger and Luca had thrown, you guys began to frequent each other’s beds. You loved your room it was your safe place. You absolutely loved being in your bed. But oddly enough whenever Luke slept over you found it impossible to get to sleep.

You felt like you were being a horrible person, you felt like you were giving to less to Luke than he was giving to you. You were worried that your inability to desire a relationship would somehow hurt Luke so you just kept your mouth shut. Even when it caused you to lose sleep over.

But I’m so scared of my guitar cause it cuts right through to the heart.

You had been cleaning your room up before Luke was coming over for the weekend and you ran your fingers across your guitar, pulling away with dust covered fingers. You had been avoiding using your guitar because your music came from the heart and you were unsure you wanted to voice how you truly were feeling about your situation with Luke.

I can’t lie to it the same way I lie to you

You and Luke had been lying in your bed later that night watching Suits on your tv when Luke spoke, “You should come to the lake house with me this summer. My brothers can’t wait to meet you.” Your eyes darted to your guitar absentmindedly before you smiled softly as Luke looked up at you and you lied straight through your teeth, “Of course I will. That sounds so fun.” Luke hummed as you massaged his scalp lightly, “I’m glad you think so.”

I’m so scared of my guitar if I play it, then I’ll think too hard

Luke had gone to Vancouver with his parents and Jack for Quinn’s birthday so you had a little bit of free time to yourself to be in your head. You sat cross legged on your bedroom floor with your acoustic guitar resting on your lap. You had been brainstorming a song for your spring showcase and it was not going well when Luke was around. He sort of fogged up your musical thought process.

You picked up the guitar and began to strum the cords at random until you felt your cheeks dampen with tears. You set it on the floor beside you and pressed your back against your bed and let the tears stream down your face, not having the energy to fight them back. You barely lifted your head when your bedroom door creaked open. Katya popped her head in and her facial features softened when she noticed you were crying, “Oh baby, are you okay?” You shook your head and sniffled, “I don’t think so. I just don’t know what’s wrong with me.”

Katya sat on the floor beside you and pulled you into a heartfelt embrace, “Nothing is wrong with you sweet girl. Do you want me to call Luke?” You shook your head, “No he’s on his way back from his brothers. I don’t wanna bother him”

So I lay in your arms and pretend that it’s love.

Luke had come straight to your place after he left the airport. He had brought you one of your favorite snacks that you’d mentioned liking when you had met early on. You should have melted inside when he did but you didn’t. Luke had sworn up and down that all he wanted to do for the night was just hold you because he missed his girl. So you let him, you laid in his arms in your bed as Tangled played from your laptop. That had been the only time you had ever in any way convinced yourself that you could love being Luke Hughes’ girlfriend one day

If I was brave and noble like you I’d have the nerve to just stop stringing you along.

Luke wasn’t a bad person by any means, but the relationship or lack of made him feel like he was. It wasn’t that he intentionally started the situation with you with the intention of it not working. He just wanted his brothers to stop bothering him about not being over his ex. And then he met you. You were simple to know and easy to love. Luke would admit he had grown to love you over the year and half you two had been involved.

But he was never in love with you. He loved you because you were funny, he loved you because you watched the same tv shows as him, he loved you because he could beat you in a video game and the next round you’d beat him, he loved you because you were a good friend. Loving you as his friend was easy, he would truthfully call you his best friend. But he never saw you and him being together romantically in a serious relationship.

I’d rather be tied to someone, even if they’re wrong.

But you and Luke fell into the groove of being slightly more than friends but way less than a relationship. You guys would hold hands, go on dates, sleep together and everything in between. But you two were never going to be in a relationship. And Luke was okay with that until his mother invited the both of you to the lake house for the entire summer. And when he asked you about it you agreed a little too quickly. So Luke was sure to make it known to you that you were not his girlfriend.

But when that summer came and you joined him at the lake house and meshed perfectly with everyone in his life, he knew he had made a mistake bringing you. You and his mother had shopped for linens and you had won her over by purchasing what she had picked out instead of letting her. You had won his father over by offering to man the grill and when the steaks turned out better than when his father made them, Jim had asked you to come back every summer. You’d win Jack and Trevor over by beating both of them in beer pong multiple times. You had won Quinn over by your infatuation with working out, none of the other inhabitants of the lake house were up at 4 am going to the gym besides you and Quinn. So two ended up going together every morning for the remainder of the summer.

But despite his entire family adoring you, Luke still wasn’t seeing you in a romantic way. But he wasn’t going to give up what he had to try and find something else.

Say that I’m fine, I tell them all the time as they watch all the light fade away.

Luke’s teammates had begun to notice something was off with Luke following that summer. He had grown irritable and easy to piss off. He had always been spending less time with you. His friends had asked him if he was okay and they always received the same answer, a grumbled out ‘I’m fine.’ They were in no way believing it but they knew better than to push any further.

Cause what if I never find anything better?

Following summer Luke had been conflicted. You were everything a guy could ever dream of. So why wasn’t Luke in love with you? You were smart, kind, funny, good with kids, parents loved you, and you were easily jaw dropping stunning. Luke felt bad keeping you to himself when he wasn’t in love but how would he find anyone better than you?

So we’ll stay together cause how could I ever trade something that’s good for what’s right

So he kept his mouth shut and kept whatever you had going on. He didn’t want to trade a perfectly good friendship with things you’d have in a relationship, for what could have been. He didn’t want to take that chance.

I let the thought in, it’s already done.

Summer had changed everything for you. You fell in love with Luke’s family and Luke himself. He had such a welcoming family who made you truly feel like you were a part of something. You and Luke were laying in his bed, you were sure Luke was asleep. It was 3:02 in the morning. He had to be, he was laying in your arms. You whispered through the darkness secretly hoping Luke heard you, “I’m in love with you Luke Hughes.” You had closed your eyes after and were met with silence like you always were. “Yeah me too.” Oh..

Yeah I lay in your arms and pretend it’s enough.

Luke closed his eyes as he could feel the vibe in his bedroom shift. He was pretending to be asleep to avoid any confrontation with you. Your soft voice filled his ears, “I’m in love with you Luke Hughes.” He should have felt something right?

[rhapsodynew]

#Sex_drugs and Rock and Roll

On December 22, 1987, Nikki Sixx suffered an almost fatal heroin overdose. It was believed that he died on the way to the hospital, but the doctor, who was a fan of Mötley Crüe, saved Six by giving him two injections of adrenaline in his heart, and brought him back to life. Two minutes of his clinical death became the inspiration for the song "Kickstart My Heart", which reached the 16th position on the Mainstream U.S. Chart. From 1986 to 1987, Six kept a diary of his heroin addiction and eventually entered rehab in January 1988.

"As soon as I appeared clean after months of periodic visits to the clinic, one of the first people I saw was Demi Moore, the same person who first whispered the letters AA in my ear. She was in Vancouver filming a movie while we were starting to work on the album "Dr. Feelgood". And there was talk on the streets that Dami and Bruce Willis had broken up. We had lunch at my producer Bob Rock's house, and after that she asked if I would like to take a ride with her to her hotel. Sometimes a trip home is just a trip home, but being a rock star, I naturally assumed that I was being offered a slightly different kind of trip.

I understood that I was sober, and therefore it was worth taking this seriously, so I rejected this offer. The reason was Brandy Brandt. Since I started smoking weed in Mexico at the age of seven, it's hard to remember a day when I didn't take some kind of dope. For twenty years in a row, I have successfully avoided reality. So when I finally got off heroin, I didn't know what to do with myself anymore. The sobriety was terrifying. I've had my whole life to catch up. And I didn't know where to start or what to do.

I didn't go clubbing anymore, and I hadn't had sex in so long that me and my right-hand man were actually engaged. I became so inhibited and agoraphobic that I went to see a psychiatrist. The recovery process and therapy cleared my "onion" so deeply that I no longer felt like Nikki Sixx. I felt like a kid from Idaho, a super crazy friend of Allan Weeks. I had to learn to be a man again, because I realized that all this time I was just a little boy: immature, impulsive and very susceptible to the evil of the whole World. The doctor suggested that I try a new drug called Prozac. Although I didn't want to take any drugs, even legal ones, he said that my chemical balance was disturbed. My substance abuse, he explained, had paralyzed the production of something called "serotonin" in my brain. He gave me two boxes, each of which contained ten samples of this new wonderful drug. When I walked out the door, I put two pills in my mouth, and by the time I was home, I felt calm. Maybe it was a placebo, but within two days I was able to leave the house and even communicate a little. I started dating Lisa Hartman, but she was too busy for me (although obviously she wasn't too busy for Clint Black. In fact, most of my so-called friends didn't have time for me anymore. Some of the Metallica guys came up to me at the Cathouse and offered to buy me a drink, but when I told them I was done, they left and didn't talk to me anymore. It's the same with Slash, it's the same with all the others.

Fortunately, an old friend named Eric Stacy, who played bass in Faster Pussycat, also just completed a rehabilitation course. I invited him to live with me, so we sat together all the time and felt like two idiots. From time to time, we decided to go to a club and try to pick up some chicks. But either we forgot, or we actually never knew how to do it. We said, "Hello." They replied, "Hello." Then there would be an awkward pause, and we'd say, "No… Nothing… Don't pay attention"..." from the book "Dirt" by Mötley Crüe.

[fatehbaz]

In 2023, "the world's largest mining convention" took great interest in Latin America. With the active help of the Canadian federal government, Canadian mining companies are moving to expand their power in Peru and Ecuador.

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On January 18, 2023, as thousands of Peruvians were taking to the streets in Lima to denounce the spiralling political crisis in the country, Canadian Ambassador Louis Marcotte was meeting with the Peruvian Minister of Energy and Mines. [...]. Demonstrators have been met with widespread arrests and brutal violence. [...] [S]ince [protests began] [...] the Canadian mission has met with numerous top-level Peruvian officials in unprecedented fashion. [...] Ambassador Marcotte tweeted several photos from the meeting, using the occasion to promote mining as a benefit for communities and to express Canadian support for the upcoming Peruvian delegation who will attend the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) annual conference in Toronto from March 5 to 8 [2023]. Each year, the world’s largest mining convention draws tens of thousands of [...] company officials, and government representatives to [...] promote an expansion of mining -- with little concern for the consent of those most affected, including in Peru. [...] For years, MiningWatch Canada and the Justice and Corporate Accountability Project (JCAP), alongside organizations including Red Muqui, Cooperacción, Derechos Humanos Sin Fronteras-Cusco and Derechos Humanos y Medio Ambiente DHUMA, have documented the many harms caused by industrial large-scale Canadian mining to rural communities [...]. Ambassador Marcotte chose to promote more Canadian mining investment in the country and plug PDAC 2023 -- where a session dubbed “Peru Day” promises to discuss “opportunities [...].” Canada’s priorities in Peru could not be more clear. [...]

Text by: Kirsten Francescone. “State-sanctioned violence in Peru and the role of Canadian mining.” Canadian Dimension. 6 March 2023. [Bold emphasis added by me.]

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Canadian companies invested over $8 billion in 10 projects [in Peru in 2021] [...]. Toronto-based Hudbay Minerals operates the Constancia mine; Vancouver’s Pan American Silver operates the Shahuindo and La Arena mines; and Teck Resources’, also headquartered in Vancouver, operates the Antamina mine, with a 22.5 percent ownership stake in the project. Antamina is Peru’s largest mine, ranking among the top 10 producing mines in the world in terms of volume, and is the single most important producer of copper, silver, and zinc in the country. In 2021, the mine generated over $6 billion in revenue and nearly $3.7 billion in gross profits. [...] Companies can sign service contracts directly with the National Peruvian Police, and off-duty police officers are permitted to work for private security companies while using state property, such as weapons, uniforms and ammunition. [...] These harms are not minimal: contamination of agricultural lands and waterways around Pan American Silver’s Quiruvilca mine and the criminalization of community leaders and land dispossession due to environmental contamination at Shahuindo; violation of Indigenous self-determination and the right to a clean environment around Plateau Energy’s proposed lithium and uranium mine, sitting atop the region’s most important tropical glacier; undercutting of economic benefits for communities most affected by mining operations, and more.

Text by: Kirsten Francescone. “State-sanctioned violence in Peru and the role of Canadian mining.” Canadian Dimension. 6 March 2023. [Bold emphasis added by me.]

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Two Canadian mining companies are drawing the ire of activists and Indigenous groups in Ecuador, where the government [...] is using Toronto-based Adventus Mining’s Curipamba copper-gold project in Las Naves and Vancouver-headquartered Atico Mining’s La Plata project in Sigchos as test sites to impose a new and controversial process for environmental consultation under Decree 754 -- an executive edict issued on May 31 [2023] that has been roundly denounced as unconstitutional and illegal. Decree 754 [...] affords communities no rights to veto development projects on their lands. [...] The pro-mining [...] government, which swept to power in 2021, passed the decree a few weeks after dissolving the elected national assembly and proceeding to govern by executive fiat. National protests subsequently erupted [...]. [P]residential elections [are] scheduled for August 20 [2023]. [...] Residents of Las Naves and Sigchos have faced heavily armed military and police forces, which have come in to break up protests [...]. Stephen Potter, Canada’s ambassador to Ecuador, who was in Las Naves to visit Adventus’s Curipamba project at the beginning of June [2023], said in an interview that the mine is a “responsible investment that has the support of the community.” [...] There has also been ongoing conflict and opposition tied to other Canadian mining projects, including in the Ecuadorian Amazon where the Shuar Arutam people have denounced the militarization of their territory to advance Vancouver-based Solaris Resources’ Warintza copper project. [...]

Text by: Viviana Herrera and Ivonne Ramos. "Violence surrounds Canadian mining projects in Ecuador." Canadian Dimension. 4 August 2023. [Bold emphasis added by me.]

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[T]he [...] government is on the cusp of signing a free trade agreement with Canada and becoming the “next destination for mining.” Only two mines are currently in operation in Ecuador [...]. In September 2022, [...] Ecuador’s Minister of Mines and Energy [...] announced six new ‘strategic’ mining projects. Five of these will be led by Canadian firms [...]. According to the minister, these projects may [against existing laws] obtain an environmental license without the requirement for prior consultation [with local communities,]. This announcement happened after one of the largest national strikes in the country called by CONAIE, demanding the [...] government issue a moratorium on mining and nullify another decree -- Executive Decree 151 -- that would allow for mining in the Amazon [...]. Earlier this year, [the Minister of Mines and Energy] spoke in Toronto at the annual conference of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), the world’s largest mining convention, about Ecuador’s plans to become Latin America’s next premier mining destination by speeding up project approvals and signing a new trade pact with Ottawa. “A free trade agreement with Canada would make Ecuador the best mining destination,�� he reassured investors. [...] With $3.7 billion invested, Canada is the leading foreign investor in Ecuador, and the majority is already invested in the country’s mining sector. [...]

Text by: Viviana Herrera and Ivonne Ramos. "Violence surrounds Canadian mining projects in Ecuador." Canadian Dimension. 4 August 2023. [Bold emphasis added by me.]

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Portland's Ecliptic Brewing and Seattle's Ravenna Brewing team up to release Juicy Lager. The latest in Ecliptic's Cosmic Collaboration series!

image courtesy Ravenna Brewing

Press Release

Portland, Oregon. Earth … Ecliptic Brewing has partnered with Ravenna Brewing Co. of Seattle for a Cosmic Collaboration beer release. The third release in the series for 2023, Ecliptic + Ravenna Juicy Lager will ship April 19th in 16-ounce cans and draft.

Says Ecliptic’s Owner and Brewmaster, John Harris, “I met Tommy, Audra and the rest of the Ravenna crew last year. We had a good time tasting beers and talking about current beer styles and trends. I like collaborating with a Seattle brewery every year, and Ravenna was the perfect choice for 2023.”

Ecliptic + Ravenna Juicy Lager starts with Pale and Pilsner Malts and is topped off with Enigma, Cashmere, and Mandarina Bavaria hops. Notes of white grape, red currant, and citrus flavors round out this juicy brew, clocking in at 5.5% ABV.

“In the planning process,” continues Harris, “we landed on Enigma hops and brewing something other than an IPA. Both breweries love lager beer, and the concept of bringing the newer hop varieties and their juicy, citrus and slight tropical flavors/aromas into a beer just made sense. Thus, we bring to the universe a juicy lager beer- lending aromas and flavors reminiscent of ones you see in the IPA style, but in a lower ABV lager.”

Says the Ravenna team, “We loved meeting John and the Ecliptic team at our Seattle taproom last summer. As we chatted while sampling beers from our respective breweries, we talked styles, techniques, and ingredients we are all excited about. Sharing ideas with exceptional brewers is undoubtedly one of the best aspects of the industry. When John invited us to collaborate on a beer, the answer was an immediate and enthusiastic 'yes!'. Some of us on the brew team have been enjoying John's creations and contributions to the craft beer world for nearly twenty years, and it’s a treat to be able to put our heads together with John and Phil as we work on creating a beer to share with the community.”

Ecliptic + Ravenna Juicy Lager will be released in 16-ounce cans and draft throughout Ecliptic Brewing’s distribution network on April 19th. A release party is planned on April 27th in Portland, as well as May 2nd in Seattle. Visit Ecliptic’s website for up-to-date details on this release and release events.                                                                     

Ecliptic + Ravenna Juicy Lager Brewed with our friends at Ravenna Brewing, this lager starts with a clean malt base, then opens up a multiverse of flavor with a juicy mix of modern hops, including Enigma and Cashmere. The adventurous will be rewarded with white grape, red currant, and lime-orange citrus flavors bursting all at once on the palette.

ABV: 5.5% IBU: 35

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About Ecliptic Brewing Ecliptic Brewing is a venture from John Harris, an Oregon beer icon whose background is steeped in the state’s rich craft brewing history. The name Ecliptic unites Harris’ two passions: brewing and astronomy. Ecliptic Brewing’s Mothership location opened in October of 2013 in North Portland and its second location – the Moon Room –opened in November of 2021 in Southeast Portland.

Ecliptic celebrates the Earth’s yearly journey around the sun through both its beer and restaurant menus. Harris’ signature beers include Ecliptic Starburst IPA, Phaser Hazy IPA, Carina Peach Sour Ale, Capella Porter, Pyxis Pilsner and LIGO West Coast IPA.

Ecliptic beers are available at the mothership brewery (825 North Cook St), the Moon Room (930 SE Oak St), in grocery stores, bottle shops, and on-tap throughout the area. They are distributed by: Maletis Beverage (Portland, Salem, Vancouver WA), Bigfoot Beverage (Eugene, Bend, Coast), Fort George Distributing (Northern Oregon Coast, Southern Washington Coast), Hodgen Distributing (Eastern Oregon), Summit Distribution (Southern Oregon), NW Beverages (Seattle, Tacoma), Odom (Eastern Washington, Northern ID), Dickerson Distributing (Bellingham), Hayden Beverage (Idaho), Crooked Stave Artisans (Colorado), Freedom Distributors (North Carolina), Arizona Beer & Cider (Arizona), Beer Thirst (Canada) and Tread Water (Japan).

For more information, visit: eclipticbrewing.com.

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from Northwest Beer Guide - News - The Northwest Beer Guide https://bit.ly/3GOEIRn

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“Jerry Martin died in Vancouver on Friday, a few days after he was hospitalized due to a suspected fentanyl overdose, according to his partner Krista Thomas. He was 51 years old.

Although Martin survived the overdose initially, he remained unresponsive in hospital and his family eventually decided to take him off life support. He previously told VICE News he had been addicted to cocaine and had been homeless for much of his youth.

“Jerry believed that people were self-medicating their trauma and so long as they were doing that, they needed a safe supply to do it,” Thomas said.

“He’s no more exempt than any other human being on this earth. He had his own trauma and unfortunately, he relapsed.”

She said it wasn’t clear if he intended to use fentanyl or not, but that he wasn’t a known opioid user.

In May, Martin opened The Drugs Store—the first brick-and-mortar shop in Canada and the U.S. openly selling drugs that had been tested to ensure they did not contain fentanyl of other harmful adulterants. He was arrested within 24 hours of opening the store in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, the epicenter of Canada’s overdose crisis.

“I am giving them addictive drugs but I’m giving them safer addictive drugs than you can get on the street, where they might be laced with fentanyl or some other drug,” Martin told VICE News during the opening.

“He wanted to save lives,” Thomas said Friday.

British Columbia is in the midst of a three-year pilot project decriminalizing small amounts of drugs, but selling remains illegal. The province also has safe supply projects where drug users are given pharmaceutical alternatives to street drugs, including prescription heroin. But harm reduction activists and addictions experts have told VICE News these programs are still not widely accessible.  

At the time of Martin’s arrest, Vancouver police said they supported harm reduction services but “drug trafficking will continue to be the subject of enforcement.”

Martin later told VICE News his drugs and mobile shop had been seized. He had struggled with funding and finding a space to open before eventually purchasing the mobile store.

Police also banned him from returning to the Downtown Eastside. But about a month after his arrest, he told VICE News he was still planning to re-open in a pop-up store model one day.

“He was definitely self-sacrificing,” Thomas said, adding that one of the things she’ll miss about Martin is his stubbornness and the fact that they were both “a little crazy.”

Getting to know Martin humbled her, she said, and she believes his compassion for marginalized people will leave a mark.

“It absolutely opened up my world to so many people that I may not have crossed paths with before, I may not have taken the time to understand. I think that that's one of the gifts he brings to the world.”

While he knew there was a huge risk to fulfilling his vision, “more than anything he felt like it was his thing to do and it was what he had left to do in the world.”

Thomas said Martin acknowledged that while he might be the one to “break the mold” with The Drugs Store, “someone else might come in behind him and have more structure, process, resources, and be able to complete the job.”

Martin had hoped to launch a constitutional challenge, arguing that the laws against giving people a safe supply of drugs is resulting in poisoning deaths in contravention of section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. That section argues that Canadians have “the right to life, liberty, and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice.”

“People are dying,” Martin previously told VICE News. “Especially now, they've allowed the entire province to do these drugs... But they’ve provided no clean, safe supply. They're getting it from the same supply that everybody's overdosing from.”

Martin was previously tied up in a court battle for years after launching a constitutional challenge about Canada’s cannabis laws, arguing that medical cannabis patients should be able to use dispensaries rather than the mail order system.

Thomas said there’s still a possibility of launching the constitutional challenge about safe supply after his death, but it would require backing from someone who could provide funding.

In February 2022, VICE News interviewed Martin’s stepbrother Gord Rennie as part of the documentary Beyond Fentanyl, which investigated the synthetic drugs wave of the overdose crisis.

Rennie, who used benzo dope—a combination of fentanyl and ultra potent benzodiazepines, died of an overdose before the documentary aired.

Martin said he felt inspired to open his store after Rennie overdosed. He said he regretted not allowing his stepbrother to stay with him when he got out of jail, just prior to Rennie’s death.

“My mom said I should invite him over and I didn’t and he died that day,” he said.

He had hoped his store would inspire similar shops around the country.

“The more of these out there, the safer it’s going to be for everybody,” he said.

Thomas said Martin had great intentions but may have been overwhelmed by the reality of what his vision entailed. And she wished he had had more support.

“When we see people out there like that, it would be great if we didn't just rally behind them in the comments and social media, but really reached out and connected with people and [said] ‘Here's what I can do to help.’ And then maybe we would achieve more things that so many everyday people want so badly to be able to do and just maybe don't have the means to do.”

-https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7b7p3/jerry-martin-man-opened-cocaine-heroin-dead

Shout out to this guy (link)

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Grout Cleaning Vancouver: The Secret to Maintaining Clean Floors During Construction

Construction projects can be a messy affair. Whether you’re renovating your home or building from scratch, dirt, dust, and debris seem to follow every step of the process. One of the hardest-hit areas during any construction or renovation project is the flooring, particularly the grout. With constant foot traffic, the accumulation of construction dust, and the use of various materials, grout can easily get stained and dirty. Read More

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Why Choose an Education Consultancy Firm in Bangladesh?

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Study in UK from Bangladesh: Top Reasons and Popular Courses

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International students need to meet specific academic and English language requirements to study in UK from Bangladesh. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0-6.5 is typically required. Universities ask for educational transcripts, a statement of purpose (SOP), letters of recommendation and proof of financial ability. For undergraduate programs, students require A-levels or equivalent qualifications, while postgraduate admissions demand a bachelor's degree with relevant academic performance.

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Canada offers high-quality education, affordability and a multicultural environment, making it a preferred choice for Bangladeshi students. Programs in Business, IT, Healthcare and Engineering are particularly popular. Canada's immigration-friendly policies, such as the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), allow students to stay and work after graduation. Cities like Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal have excellent universities like the University of Toronto and McGill University.

How to Apply for a Canadian Study Visa from Bangladesh

Students need a valid letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) to apply for a Canadian study visa. Key requirements include proof of funds for tuition and living expenses, a clean medical record and an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher. The visa application process can be completed online through the IRCC portal, with the International Admission Service offering professional guidance to streamline the process and improve success rates.

Study in Sweden from Bangladesh: Cost of Education and Scholarships

Sweden is gaining popularity among Bangladeshi students due to its affordable tuition fees and high-quality education system. Public universities in Sweden offer tuition waivers and scholarships for international students, reducing the financial burden. Living costs in cities like Stockholm and Lund are manageable with part-time work opportunities. Sweden also offers unique technology, business and sustainability programs, attracting students seeking innovation-driven careers.

Top Universities in Sweden for Bangladeshi Students

Sweden is home to globally ranked universities such as Uppsala University, Lund University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. These institutions provide excellent facilities, English-taught programs and strong industry connections. Bangladeshi students can pursue Engineering, Business, Public Health and Data Science degrees. The innovative Swedish education system emphasizes research, creativity and collaboration, preparing students for global careers.

Study in Malaysia from Bangladesh: Benefits of Studying in Asia

Malaysia offers affordable education and affordable living costs, making it an ideal destination for Bangladeshi students—universities like Malaya and Taylor's University offer internationally recognized degrees. Malaysia's English-speaking environment and cultural diversity ensure a comfortable experience for international students. Programs in Hospitality, Business and Engineering are particularly popular, with opportunities for global transfer programs to partner universities.

Step-by-Step Admission Process for International Students

The international admission process involves several steps: selecting a course and university, preparing documents (academic certificates, IELTS scores, SOP) and submitting applications. Once accepted, students must secure a student visa and arrange accommodation. Education consultancy firms like International Admission Service guide students through each step, ensuring that deadlines are met, documents are accurate and visa interviews are successful.

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International Admission Service is a trusted education consultancy firm in Bangladesh that simplifies the process of studying abroad. From shortlisting universities to preparing visa applications, their team offers personalized support. Their expertise in the UK, Canada, Sweden and Malaysia ensures that students choose the best institutions and scholarships to meet their academic and career goals. With professional advice, Bangladeshi students can confidently pursue quality education abroad.

Conclusion

This comprehensive article addresses studying in the UK, Canada, Sweden and Malaysia from Bangladesh while emphasizing the role of education consultancy firms like the International Admission Service. Each section highlights the benefits, processes and requirements to help students make informed decisions. With proper planning and professional guidance, Bangladeshi students can successfully fulfil their dreams of studying abroad.

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Enhance Your Big Day: Vancouver Wedding Video Editing Services for Unforgettable Memories

Your wedding day is one of the most important and memorable moments of your life, filled with emotions, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Capturing these memories through a wedding video is a beautiful way to relive the day long after the celebrations end. However, the true magic of a wedding video often lies in the editing process—where raw footage transforms into a cinematic masterpiece. Vancouver wedding video editing services provide couples with the opportunity to turn their wedding day footage into a polished, emotionally engaging video that tells their unique love story.

 

Why Choose Vancouver Wedding Video Editing Services?

Wedding videos can be more than just a recording of the ceremony and reception—they can be a reflection of the couple's personality, style, and the essence of the day. Professional editing services in Vancouver offer expertise in turning your raw footage into a visual narrative that beautifully showcases the highlights of your wedding day. Here’s why opting for a Vancouver wedding video editor can make all the difference:

 

Personalized Storytelling

Every couple has a unique story to tell, and a professional editor will work with you to craft a video that reflects your individual personalities, love story, and the atmosphere of your wedding. They’ll focus on key moments, from the exchange of vows to the emotional first dance, while weaving them together in a way that feels cohesive and heartfelt.

 

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Vancouver's wedding video editors are experienced in using advanced editing software to enhance the footage, ensuring every shot is picture-perfect. They can adjust color grading, audio, and lighting to make sure your video looks polished and cinematic. Moreover, they can apply smooth transitions and cinematic effects that elevate your video to a higher standard.

 

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Wedding video editors typically offer various video formats. Whether you're looking for a short, highlight reel that captures the essence of the day in just a few minutes or a full-length feature film that encompasses every detail from start to finish, there are customizable options available to suit your preference.

 

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The soundtrack plays a crucial role in setting the tone of your wedding video. Vancouver wedding video editors can incorporate carefully selected music that complements the visuals, whether it's a romantic ballad for the first dance or an upbeat song for the reception. They can also clean up audio, ensuring that vows and speeches are crystal clear.

 

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Wedding videos are typically in high demand, especially during peak wedding season. Vancouver video editors understand the importance of delivering the final product in a timely manner. Most services offer quick turnaround times, ensuring that you receive your beautifully edited video soon after your wedding day.

 

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Here are some of the key services you can expect from professional wedding video editors in Vancouver:

Raw Footage Editing: Transforming uncut footage into a smooth, cohesive video.

Cinematic Highlights Reel: A condensed version of the wedding day showcasing the most meaningful moments.

Full Wedding Documentary: A comprehensive film capturing the entire day, from preparations to the last dance.

Drone Footage Editing: Including aerial shots to add a dramatic, sweeping view of your venue and guests.

Same-Day Edits: Some editors offer same-day video edits for couples who want to relive their wedding moments at the reception.

Social Media Clips: Short, shareable clips for social media platforms to let you share highlights with friends and family.

 

How to Choose the Right Vancouver Wedding Video Editor

When selecting a wedding video editing service, consider the following factors:

Portfolio and Style: Review the editor’s previous work to ensure their style matches your vision for your wedding video.

Reviews and Testimonials: Check online reviews or ask for references to gauge the quality of their service and customer satisfaction.

Experience: A seasoned editor will have the skills to handle various video formats and deliver high-quality results.

Communication: Clear communication is key to ensuring the final video reflects your expectations. Be sure to discuss your preferences, timeline, and budget upfront.

 

Conclusion

Vancouver wedding video editing services provide couples with the opportunity to relive the joy, emotion, and beauty of their wedding day through expertly crafted films. From personalized storytelling to cinematic editing techniques, these services ensure that your wedding video is more than just a collection of clips—it’s a work of art that will allow you to cherish your special day for years to come. So, if you want your wedding memories captured in the most stunning way possible, a professional wedding video editor in Vancouver is your best choice.

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Our junk removal professionals are committed to providing outstanding service. With years of experience in the industry, we’ve built a reputation for excellence. We work quickly and carefully to ensure your space is cleared of junk, leaving you with a fresh and organized environment.

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Understanding the Importance of Home Staging Vancouver BC

Home staging Vancouver BC is more than just decorating—it’s about creating a buyer-friendly atmosphere. By emphasizing a property's strengths and minimizing its weaknesses, staging professionals help buyers visualize the potential of a space. This is especially crucial in Vancouver’s competitive real estate market. Staged homes sell faster and at higher prices, making it a worthwhile investment for sellers.

How Home Staging Vancouver BC Enhances Marketability?

Professional home staging Vancouver BC uses strategic techniques like furniture arrangement, lighting enhancements, and neutral décor. These elements work together to highlight the property’s best features while appealing to a broad audience. By transforming a house into a dream home, staging increases buyer interest and offers an edge in the crowded market.

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Lighting plays a crucial role in home staging Vancouver BC. Properly illuminated spaces feel more spacious and inviting. Staging professionals often use layered lighting techniques to create a warm and welcoming ambiance, enhancing the property’s overall appeal.

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Staging smaller homes or condos requires creativity and precision. Home staging Vancouver BC for compact spaces focuses on maximizing perceived space through smart furniture placement, light color palettes, and minimal clutter, making the property feel larger and more functional.

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Comprehensive Water Damage Restoration Services in Vancouver, WA

Introduction

Water damage can strike unexpectedly, leaving homeowners and businesses in distress. At Vancouver Water Damage Solutions, we specialize in comprehensive water damage restoration to help you recover quickly and efficiently. As a leading provider of water damage restoration in Vancouver, WA, we understand the importance of prompt and professional service. Our team is available 24/7, ready to address emergencies and restore your property to its pre-damage condition. Whether you’re searching for water damage restoration companies near me or require expert support for a large-scale project, we’re here to help.

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Water damage, if left untreated, can lead to severe structural damage, mold growth, and health hazards. Immediate action is essential to prevent these complications. By partnering with a trusted water damage restoration company, you ensure that your property is assessed thoroughly, dried efficiently, and restored with precision. Whether it’s a burst pipe in your home or flooding at your business, professional services are crucial.

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Homes are particularly vulnerable to water damage caused by leaks, storms, or plumbing failures. Our residential water damage restoration services are tailored to address the unique needs of homeowners. From initial water extraction to structural drying and repairs, we ensure your home is safe, dry, and habitable again.

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Businesses face unique challenges when dealing with water damage. Downtime can lead to lost revenue and productivity. Our commercial water damage restoration services are designed to minimize disruption and restore your operations swiftly. Whether it’s an office, retail space, or industrial facility, we have the expertise to handle complex projects.

Why Choose Vancouver Water Damage Solutions?

24/7 Availability: Emergencies don’t wait, and neither do we. Our 24/7 water damage restoration services ensure rapid response to mitigate damage.

Local Expertise: As a premier provider of water damage restoration in Vancouver, WA, we’re familiar with the unique challenges of the local climate and infrastructure.

Certified Professionals: Our team comprises highly trained and certified experts, equipped with advanced tools and techniques.

Comprehensive Services: From assessment to complete restoration, we offer end-to-end solutions for both residential and commercial properties.

The Water Damage Restoration Process

Step 1: Initial Assessment

Our process begins with a detailed inspection to identify the extent of the damage. This step helps us create a tailored restoration plan.

Step 2: Water Extraction

Using state-of-the-art equipment, we remove standing water quickly to prevent further damage and reduce drying time.

Step 3: Drying and Dehumidification

Our advanced drying systems ensure that all moisture is eliminated, preventing mold growth and structural issues.

Step 4: Cleaning and Sanitization

We clean and disinfect all affected areas, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for occupants.

Step 5: Repairs and Restoration

From replacing damaged drywall to full-scale reconstruction, we restore your property to its original state.

Supporting Both Residential and Commercial Clients

At Vancouver Water Damage Solutions, we pride ourselves on serving a diverse clientele. Whether you’re a homeowner searching for water damage restoration services near me or a business owner looking for reliable water damage restoration companies, we’ve got you covered. No project is too big or small for our dedicated team.

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While it may be tempting to tackle water damage on your own, it’s a task best left to professionals. Without the right equipment and expertise, you may miss hidden moisture pockets, leading to mold growth and long-term damage. Hiring a professional water damage restoration company ensures the job is done right the first time, saving you time, money, and stress.

Commitment to Sustainability and Safety

Our approach prioritizes not only the restoration of your property but also the safety of your family, employees, and the environment. We use eco-friendly cleaning agents and adhere to strict safety protocols to ensure quality outcomes without compromising on health or sustainability.

Serving Vancouver, WA, and Beyond

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Halal Food in Canada: A Growing Trend and What You Need to Know

As Canada's multicultural landscape continues to expand, the demand for Halal food has seen significant growth across the country. Halal food, which adheres to Islamic dietary laws, is becoming more accessible, thanks to an increase in Halal-certified restaurants, supermarkets, and specialized food suppliers. Here’s an overview of Halal food in Canada, including what makes food Halal, where to find it, and why its popularity is on the rise.

What is Halal Food?

"Halal" is an Arabic term meaning "permissible." In the context of food, Halal refers to products prepared according to Islamic dietary laws. These rules prohibit certain foods and specify a method for slaughtering animals that ensures the meat is pure and lawful for Muslims to eat. The guidelines for Halal food focus on cleanliness, humane treatment of animals, and ethical sourcing. Top bangladeshi Restaurant in Toronto

For food to be Halal, it must meet specific requirements, including:

No Pork or Pork By-Products: Muslims are prohibited from consuming pork, so Halal foods are entirely free of pork or any by-products.

No Alcohol: Any food containing alcohol is considered Haram (forbidden).

Halal Slaughter Process: The meat must come from an animal that has been slaughtered while invoking the name of God (Allah), following a swift and humane process.

Clean Ingredients: Foods must not contain any Haram (forbidden) ingredients, such as gelatin derived from non-Halal sources.

The Rise of Halal Food in Canada

Canada’s Muslim population has been steadily growing, especially in urban areas like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. According to recent statistics, there are over 1 million Muslims in Canada, comprising about 3% of the national population. This growing demographic has increased demand for Halal options, which is why Canadian food suppliers, grocery stores, and restaurants are embracing Halal certification to cater to this expanding market.

Additionally, the Halal food industry isn’t just catering to Muslims. Many non-Muslims in Canada are increasingly choosing Halal food due to its reputation for strict ethical standards, animal welfare practices, and quality assurance. The focus on humane treatment and cleanliness resonates with Canadians who prioritize ethical consumption.

Finding Halal Food in Canada

Finding Halal food in Canada has become easier than ever. Here are some of the top ways you can locate Halal-certified products across the country:

Halal Grocery Stores and Supermarkets: Many major grocery chains, like Walmart, Loblaws, and Sobeys, now carry Halal-certified meat and products. Specialty stores such as Al-Rahman Halal Meat and Paramount Butcher Shop in Ontario, as well as Madina Fine Foods in British Columbia, also cater to Halal consumers.

Halal Restaurants: Canada boasts a wide variety of Halal restaurants serving diverse cuisines, from Middle Eastern and South Asian to Western and fusion dishes. In cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, restaurants such as Paramount Fine Foods, Nando’s, and The Halal Guys offer Halal-certified meals that meet the dietary needs of Muslim patrons.

Halal Certification Labels: When shopping, look for certification labels from recognized organizations, like the Halal Monitoring Authority (HMA) in Canada. These certifications provide assurance that the food products meet Halal standards.

Halal Food Apps and Directories: Apps like Zabiha, Halal Advisor, and websites like Halal Foodie make it easy for consumers to find Halal food options in their area. These tools list Halal-certified restaurants, grocery stores, and butchers, making it convenient for users to access Halal food throughout Canada.

The Importance of Halal Certification in Canada

To meet the standards of Halal, food suppliers and restaurants often seek certification from a recognized Halal authority. In Canada, organizations like the HMA and the Canadian Halal Food Certification offer certifications after thoroughly inspecting and verifying compliance with Halal standards. Certification is essential for building trust with consumers, ensuring they can confidently choose products that meet their dietary needs.

Why Halal Food is Popular Beyond the Muslim Community

In Canada, Halal food is increasingly appreciated by a diverse audience. Non-Muslims are drawn to Halal options for several reasons:

High Ethical Standards: Halal practices emphasize humane treatment of animals and environmentally conscious farming.

Health and Quality: Halal standards promote cleanliness and health, which aligns with the values of consumers looking for high-quality food.

Cultural Curiosity: As multiculturalism flourishes, many Canadians are exploring Halal food for its unique flavors and quality, whether it’s Halal-certified pizza, shawarma, or biryani.

Conclusion

With its growing availability and popularity, Halal food is becoming a staple in Canadian dining. The increase in Halal-certified grocery stores, restaurants, and food apps means that Canadian Muslims have more options than ever, while non-Muslims can also explore the benefits of this dietary tradition. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor, Canada offers a variety of Halal food choices that cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs. As demand continues to rise, Halal food is set to become an integral part of Canada’s food landscape, reflecting the nation’s inclusive and multicultural values.

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15 years in, Everybody's Brewing undergoes a refresh with new labels, a new logo, and several new releases.

Press Release

[White Salmon, WA, March 6th, 2023]. Everybody’s Brewing, a mid-size brewery out of White Salmon, Washington, announced today that it has completed a major rebranding, first unveiled at their pub in White Salmon, WA on March 4th, 2023. 

Everybody’s Brewing was founded in 2008, on the principles of creating the highest quality craft beer, in a space where everyone would feel welcome. While this ethos remains the same, they wanted to elevate their visual presence to match the quality of their product. The full overhaul of their visual identity will be rolled out across all facets of the business, including packaged products, interior design, and online presence. The launch of the rebrand coincides with the release of four new year-round 12oz cans, and two new seasonal 16oz cans. 

“We’ll still be the same Everybody’s,” said Everybody’s Co-Owner Doug Ellenberger, “but we recognize the importance of keeping our branding fun and relevant. The market has changed a lot in the 14 years since we opened, and we’re keeping up with those changes. We feel the new branding will appeal both to our day-one customers, and folks that haven’t yet thought to give us a try.” Says Ellenberger, “We take a lot of pride in the quality of our beer, and we are also really proud of our new look.”

The former branding, designed in 2008, featured a logo of people standing together with beers in hand – a very literal interpretation of “Everybody’s”. Over the years, the logo remained the same while aspects of artwork on their cans slowly, continuously evolved. This slow evolution allowed the company to grow, but they found the products becoming less cohesive over time. The new branding is not only an effort to tighten up their look, but a chance for the company to define and re-iterate who “Everybody’s Brewing” is, and what they stand for.

“We kicked off this project by exploring the mission and voice of our company, which was a really exciting aspect of the process for us.” Says Co-Owner Christine Ellenberger, “It was a chance to sit down and say ‘Okay, we know who we are, but how do we better define that share it with people?’ In the end, the most important thing was that we stay true to our core values: inclusivity, quality, fun, and community.”

The new branding has a clean, but retro feel, and maintains the playful aspect that Everybody’s is known for. This can be exemplified by 12oz cans of their new “Co-Pilot Pilsner”, featuring a joyful, animated dog hanging out the side of a classic pickup truck window.

Their new logo is a flag with an emblazoned “E”, and new slogan boldly states, “Beer For All.”

Ellenberger noted it’s importance, “The flag was kind of an ironic play; traditionally, they’re used to stake claim or ownership someone or something specific, but our flag stakes claim for everybody. We truly believe that craft beer is a community staple, one that everyone should be able to enjoy. Our new slogan drives that home. We make beer for everybody.”

Everybody’s will continue the celebration of their rollout, and your first chance to buy the new cans, at the following events: 

PDX: 3/9 – Belmont Station

Vancouver: 3/10 Ben’s Bottle Shop

Tacoma: 3/14 – Peaks and Pints

Visit Everybodysbrewing.com to further explore the new branding and their new lineup of cans.

About Everybody’s Brewing: Founded in 2008, Everybody’s Brewing sits perfectly nestled on the cliffs of White Salmon, WA, overlooking the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Inspired by the region’s premium hop and malt production, their beer offerings reflect the ever-changing trends and innovation within the brewing industry. The brewery’s pub features globally-inspired fare with great attention paid to high-quality ingredients and customer experience, with jaw-dropping views of its volcanic neighbor to the south: Mt. Hood. 

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