tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25865664473142475852024-03-13T21:00:16.988-04:00Pepper Key StacieStacie Steenslandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773619491652672001noreply@blogger.comBlogger357125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586566447314247585.post-45574284951013087962013-09-02T15:47:00.000-04:002013-09-02T15:52:10.781-04:00Dolphin Defense<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here in the Turks and Caicos Islands we have a long history of protecting dolphins and this community wants it to stay that way. Last November I wrote this <a href="http://pepperandpikey.blogspot.com/2012/11/letter-to-governor-ric-todd.html" target="_blank">Call for letters to Governor and Planning</a> and sadly nearly a year later we are still trying to halt having dolphins in captivity in this country. For this to happen we need your help. A message from <a href="http://www.tcreef.org/" target="_blank">TC Reef's</a> Don Stark</div>
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The Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI) have long been a safe haven for
wild dolphins. Our laws forbade the holding of marine mammals in
captivity. In fact, when the United Kingdom was closing its
dolphinariums in the early 1990’s, three of the remaining captive
dolphins were airlifted to the TCI for their rehabilitation and release
into the wild in the waters of the TCI. </span></span></h3>
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"> That all changed in
October 2012 when the Governor unilaterally changed the laws of the TCI
to allow the importation and keeping of captive dolphins, in order to
allow Dolphin Cove Ltd, a company based in Jamaica, to open a “Swim with
a Dolphin” business on the south side of Providenciales in the TCI.</span></span></h3>
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On January 31, 2013 four Not-for-Profit organizations, The Provo
Chamber of Commerce, Pride Ltd, the TCSPCA and the TC Reef Fund, united
to pursue legal action by way of a Judicial Review against the Governor
over his decision to amend the TCI Fisheries Protection Ordinance. His
decision has caused a public outcry from residents, TCI businesses,
tourists and international animal welfare groups around the world. </span></span></h3>
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Letters of protest have been written to the Governor and the Planning
Department, to news papers and blogs. Petitions have been signed, one
international petition with over 13,000 signatures. Kudos goes to
individuals and groups who have worked tirelessly to change the
Governor’s mind but with no success. So, as it stands now, we have a
regulation allowing an activity that:</span></span></h3>
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"> • is abhorrent to anyone who knows or has spent time with these magnificent animals, </span></span></h3>
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"> • threatens our market brand “Beautiful by Nature”, and </span></span></h3>
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• places this country in jeopardy of losing many visitors and potential
home owners who have already said that they would go elsewhere if
captive dolphins were allowed in TCI. </span></span></h3>
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"> Even if Dolphin Cove
does not succeed in its bid, as long as this regulation is part of our
laws there will be another company looking to do the same thing.</span></span></h3>
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The Judge of the Supreme Court has agreed to hear our case. The
Governor may have the power to change laws but he is still subject to
our 2011 Constitution which states that any decision made by a law-maker
must be 'legal, rational, proportionate and procedurally fair'. We
believe he violated these principals. If the Judge agrees with us the
amendment will be ‘quashed’ and our Ordinance will revert to its
original purpose, that of protecting all marine mammals in Turks and
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"> Many dolphins have lost their lives and continue
to do so to supply these captive dolphin businesses. We owe them their
day in court. This will most likely be a lengthy and costly process
which we will be unable to pursue without financial support from those
of you who care. Our goal is to raise $60,000 to cover our estimated
legal costs. Each charity has set up a fund specifically for this
purpose. Your donation, no matter the size, will give dolphins a voice
they would otherwise not have had in the Turks and Caicos Islands. We
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Please visit <a href="http://www.tcreef.org/dolphindefensefund.html" target="_blank">Dolphin Defense Fund</a> and make a donation, every single dollar counts! If you don't have a few dollars to spare, please sign the <a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/366/664/485/stop-new-dolphinarium-in-the-turks-and-caicos-islands/?cid=FB_TAF" target="_blank">Petition to Stop the New Dolphinarium</a> AND the <a href="http://www.change.org/petitions/carnival-cruise-lines-to-not-operate-tours-which-involve-interaction-with-captive-dolphins?" target="_blank">Petition to Urge Carnival Cruise Lines to not offer tours with Captive Dolphins</a>. Putting pressure on <a href="http://www.carnival.com/" target="_blank">Carnival Cruise Lines</a> may well be the best way to halt the proposed Dolphinarium in Grand Turk. Without the cruise ship clientele there is no possibility of such a business venture succeeding.</div>
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Yesterday, Saturday September 1, my family along with other TCI residents marched in protest against dolphin slaughters and captive dolphins around the world. I agree with the words of organizer Sara Alexandra Skye:</div>
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thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday on the beach walk in protest
against brutal murders of dolphin families and capture of select ones
for dolphinariums.<br /> <br /> There were 110 places worldwide who joined
in this protest. The main killing goes on in Taiji, Japan, where
dolphins are driven to exhaustion, then pulled into boats, stabbed or
have corks hammered into their breathing holes.<br /> <br /> The anti -
dolphin attraction movement worldwide is growing: already 70 such places
of pain and torture have been either closed or never opened, due to
international pressure.<br /> <br /> Four petitions against such a thing
have attracted 80,000 signatures. Our existing and returning tourists
both in Provo and Grand Turk express horror and disgust at such a
cruelty - in their words: "we come here for Beautiful by Nature" and we
enjoy swimming with free dolphins and rays and turtles. If this happens,
we shall not return"<br /> <br /> SeaWorld in the US reported a LOSS in
second quarter: after a lot of protests, picketing and petitions, and
after the film BLACKFISH came out. This film exposed the cruel practices
behind the cetacean captivity. Dolphins are highly intelligent
creatures who live in families, call each other by name and recognize
each other after long periods of time. They take care of their babies
and protect each other. They have saved humans and other species after
boat accidents. We can swim with JoJo and his family and friends FREE in
the biggest open aquarium in the world!<br /> <br /> Ric O'Barry, the man
who started dolphinariums in the first place, is currently their biggest
opponent. Let' s join up with him! Perhaps we could continue in the
programme of releasing dolphins back into the wild after they were kept
captive like we did with three beautiful creatures back in 1991.<br /> <br /> Let us not support something that will give us a really bad name and bad publicity worldwide.<br /> <br />
Let us, instead, concentrate on eco tourism: TCI is a perfect location
and people around the world LOVE our pristine beaches and amazing coral
reefs with abundant sealife.<br /> <br /> Let us not allow dolphinariums,
long line fishing, let us get clean, renewable energy from solar and
wind resources. Let us put up moorings for our boats so we don't damage
corals. Let us clean up our beaches and streets, let us create small
businesses to support tourism. Let us make our airports beautiful. <br /> <br /> Let us promote to new markets: we have already started with Brazil. <br /> Brazil banned dolphin captivity in 1991 - they would be unimpressed to find out that we are supporting this.<br /> <br /> Let us create street art. Let us recycle. Let us be GREEN. Let us be BEAUTIFUL BY NATURE!</span></span></div>
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Please visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/309221215868053/" target="_blank">Dolphin Defense Funds facebook page</a> to read more about why all dolphin slaughters and dolphinariums should be STOPPED. </div>
Stacie Steenslandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773619491652672001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586566447314247585.post-5626891957924743292013-07-04T19:34:00.001-04:002013-07-04T19:34:55.706-04:00Happy 4th of July!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are about to hit the beach and see what all the resorts are up to with their various beach parties. When I first moved to the Turks and Caicos Islands, this day would go by without a hint of red, white, and blue but now the island seems to be catching the 4th fever! </div>
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Stacie Steenslandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773619491652672001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586566447314247585.post-82238034106930874662013-06-16T19:24:00.000-04:002013-06-16T22:41:04.062-04:00Happy Father's Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As I mentioned in the last post, big changes have been on our horizon for the last couple of months. Last Thursday, the giant event we had been waiting 40 weeks for . . . our baby's arrival! We are incredibly thankful and feel tremendously blessed that we now have a perfectly healthy and thriving squirmy little bundle to hold in our arms. We had a welcome party, our island family, bring us dinner and well wishes last night at our new place and it has been such fun to introduce her to her far away family via skype this afternoon. Here is daddy on the video call to grandma and Aunt Nancy in Montreal.<br />
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Melts my heart! My love, you are going to be the best dad! I trust that our next decade as a family will somehow be even more amazing than our journey together as partners over the last. I would wish you a Happy First Father's Day but I know you have already have had it, I see the joy written all over your handsome face.</div>
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Now that I have officially kissed that baby bump/belly goodbye, I'll share these beautiful maternity photos that my dear friend, and new mommy herself, <a href="http://www.segeriusbruceblog.com/" target="_blank">Chanelle</a> took of us just before we passed the golden keys to our beloved <a href="http://www.fleurdelysvilla.com/" target="_blank">Fleur de Lys Villa</a> to the new owners. Please visit the adorable <a href="http://www.ontobaby.com/2013/05/caribbean-maternity-session/" target="_blank">ontobaby</a> blog to see the full spread!</div>
Stacie Steenslandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773619491652672001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586566447314247585.post-70079042913758472752013-06-11T16:46:00.001-04:002013-06-11T16:46:34.523-04:00The Big News & The Big Move<div data-mce-style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center;">
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There are many other reasons for my long absence from blogging, a few major life events that I am still grappling with and a few more I am still expecting! Please read my <a href="http://staciesteensland.com/pepper-key-blogspot-import/" target="_blank">first post</a> on the new blog below:</div>
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<span data-mce-style="color: #515151;" style="color: #515151;">After
weeks of procrastination, months of asking various individuals advice,
it's done and I can't believe how simple it was. <a href="http://www.staciesteensland.com/" target="_blank">My very own website</a>
had been a back burner project for many years, it's near completion
almost a month ago only demanded resolution of the blog. I had been
blogging via blogger since March of 2010 and loved the user friendliness
and comfort of knowing the ropes. 365 posts on <a data-mce-href="http://pepperandpikey.blogspot.com/" href="http://pepperandpikey.blogspot.com/"><span data-mce-style="color: #515151;" style="color: #515151;">Pepper Key Stacie</span></a>
had me torn. Do I start all over here? Do I try to transfer the old
blog to the new wordpress site? That sounded like a brilliant idea but
many tech savvy people said it would be a nightmare. So I dragged my
feet, and with selling <a href="http://www.fleurdelysvilla.com/" target="_blank"><span data-mce-style="color: #515151;" style="color: #515151;">Fleur de Lys Villa</span></a>,
finding a house to rent, packing, moving, all while 8-9 months
pregnant, there was plenty to keep busy and distracted from blogging
with. With one week to due date and the last thing to tick off the
list, I finally tackled the challenge. Mind you as of this morning I
still had not a clue what to do or where to start but I thought it
fitting that today's public holiday here in the Turks and Caicos, the <a data-mce-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen%27s_Official_Birthday" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen%27s_Official_Birthday"><span data-mce-style="color: #515151;" style="color: #515151;">Queen's Official Birthda</span></a>y,
was as good a day as any to figure out this royal problem. By this
afternoon, just as I was about to give up, I found my miracle; <a href="http://apslogo.blogspot.com/2013/05/how-i-moved-my-blogger-blog-to-wordpress.html" target="_blank"><span data-mce-style="color: #515151;" style="color: #515151;">"How I Moved My Blogger Blog to Wordpress</span>"</a>
and within an hour it was done. Like magic. Sure there is some
formatting and figuring out to do but all that content is now here! I
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Sunday May 26th rained on our parade but luckily a backup plan has been organised! Sunday June 16th is the day so please come out and support this direly needed program! Please read above for all the details but for those not on island or who can not make it to <a href="http://www.tcienews.tc/content/animal-welfare-fundraiser#" target="_blank">Somewhere</a> this Sunday, please check out the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0ApZtVaON9KcUdHN1TkoxTjk1R2NHUGdPOUQtSjVwZ2c&single=true&gid=1&output=html" target="_blank">Online Auction Form</a> where you can bid on the Elite Golf Package, a one week stay at Windrose Beach House, or the Luxury Stay at the exclusive Amanyara Resort! Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w_spNGOgmCobD0R-AOufIYoh5waeIdV-AY_2nrwQiak/edit" target="_blank">here</a> for a link to a letter outlining the fundraising cause.</div>
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PS-Please forgive my terribly long absence (a full month!) but many changes/big news is on the horizon so stay tuned!</div>
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Kelly Isle Kitchen inspiration, images via <a href="http://www.greigedesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">greige</a>, <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/" target="_blank">desiretoinspire</a>, <a href="http://www.kvriver.com/modern-eat-in-kitchen-designs-for-the-small-space-kitchen/brown-wooden-shelves-brown-wooden-island-black-glass-table-white-chairs/" target="_blank">kvriver</a> </div>
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I am working on a brand new build in Kelly Isle, a contemporary canal home which is a blank white canvas I hope to fill with a few dark details, lots of texture, and plenty of casual coastal white and nuetral tones. The focal point of the kitchen will be a large central island with the subtle grey and walnut striation finish pictured bottom right. Sleek bar stools will tie in with the state of the art <a href="http://www.ajmadison.com/sub-zero-appliances.hml" target="_blank">sub-zero appliances</a> and open shelving will host well designed necessities like <a href="http://campsite-studio.com/2012/06/vipp-kitchen-shelves/" target="_blank">these</a>.</div>
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Kelly Isle Living Room Inspirations above and below, images via <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/" target="_blank">desiretoinspire</a>, <a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/" target="_blank">coastalliving</a>, <a href="http://daniellawitte.blogspot.com/2012/10/with-love-for-maple-twigs.html" target="_blank">daniellawitte</a>, <a href="http://www.greigedesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">greige</a>, <a href="http://birchandbird.com/" target="_blank">birchandbird</a>, <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/" target="_blank">designsponge</a>, <a href="https://www.templeandwebster.com.au/customer/account/login/?___SID=S" target="_blank">templeandwebster</a></div>
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I am thinking along the lines of white slip covered sofas paired with ocean grey upholstered chairs
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Kelly Isle Upstairs inspirations, images via <a href="http://wherethesidewalkbegins.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">wherethesidewalkbegins</a>, <a href="http://beachchicdesign.com/" target="_blank">beachchicdesign</a>, <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/" target="_blank">desiretoinspire</a>, <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/" target="_blank">designsponge</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/staciestensland/" target="_blank">pinterest</a>, <a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">paloma81</a></div>
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The upper level contains the master bedroom, two baths, a nursery, and the office areas. Nuetral linens, statement rugs, and key contemporary furnishings will continue the style from the main floor.</div>
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So often when it comes to reporting on the environment, it's a heavy message of grey gloom and impending doom. But today we get to celebrate <a href="http://www.earthday.org/2013/" target="_blank">Earth Day 2013</a> and celebrate the <a href="http://act.earthday.org/" target="_blank">billion acts of green</a> and beyond that millions of people worldwide are taking action to protect and preserve our planet. This year, on the 43rd anniversary, we view</div>
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<u>Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change</u></div>
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"Climate change has many faces.</div>
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A man in the Maldives worried about relocating his
family as sea levels rise, a farmer in Kansas struggling to make ends
meet as prolonged drought ravages the crops,
a fisherman on the Niger River whose nets often come
up empty, a child in New Jersey who lost her home to a super-storm, a
woman in Bangladesh who can’t get fresh
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They’re the polar bear in the melting arctic, the
tiger in India’s threatened mangrove forests, the right whale in
plankton-poor parts of the warming North Atlantic,
the orangutan in Indonesian forests segmented by more
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These faces of climate change are multiplying every day.</div>
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For many, climate change can often seem remote and
hazy – a vague and complex problem far off in the distance that our
grandchildren may have to solve.
But that’s only because they’re still fortunate enough
to be insulated from its mounting consequences. Climate change has very
real effects on people, animals,
and the ecosystems and natural resources on which we
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Luckily, other faces of climate change are also multiplying every day.</div>
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Every person who does his or her part to fix the
problem is also a Face of Climate Change: the entrepreneurs who see
opportunity in creating
the new green economy, the activists who organize
community action and awareness campaigns, the engineers who design the
clean technology of the future,
the public servants who fight for climate change laws
and for mitigation efforts, the ordinary people who commit to living
sustainably…
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On April 22, 2013, more than one billion people
around the world will take part in the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day.
From Beijing to Cairo,
Melbourne to London, Rio to Johannesburg, New Delhi to
New York, communities everywhere will voice their concerns for the
planet, and take action to protect
it. We’ll harness that power to show the world The
Face of Climate Change. And we’ll call on our leaders to act boldly
together, as we have, in this pivotal year.
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Between now and Earth Day, we’ll collect and display
images of people, animals, and places directly affected or threatened by
climate change – as well as images of people stepping up to do
something about it. We’ll tell the world their stories. But we need your
help. We need you to be climate reporters. So, send us your pictures
and stories that show The Face of Climate Change.</div>
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On and around Earth Day, an interactive digital display
of all the images will be shown at thousands of events around the
world, including next to federal government buildings in countries that
produce the most carbon pollution. The display will also be made
available online to anyone who wants to view or show it.</div>
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Together, we’ll highlight the solutions and showcase the
collective power of individuals taking action across the world. In
doing so, we hope to inspire our leaders to act and inspire ourselves to
redouble our efforts in the fight against climate change." </div>
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To be inspired and uplifted, view the faces from all over the world working for change at <a href="http://theadvocator.com/earthday/" target="_blank">theadvocator.</a> Locally in the Turks and Caicos we celebrated with the <a href="http://www.pepperandpikey.blogspot.com/2013/04/celebrate-earth-day-with-tci-shines.html" target="_blank">TCI Shines Clean Up Campaign</a> last Saturday. To learn more about the history of Earth Day, please click <a href="http://www.earthday.org/earth-day-history-movement" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Met a darling British couple last week looking for a stylist for their small but elegant December wedding. I put together a couple of inspiration boards based on the relayed description of their style; contemporary and sleek with a color palette of bright white, silver, grey, and platinum.</div>
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As part of our efforts to keep the island of Providenciales clean, we invite you to participate in our 5th annual <span style="font-weight: bold;">TCI Shines Clean-up Campaign</span>, on Saturday, 20th April 2013 at 6:30 a.m.<br /><br /><div style="color: black;">
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As is customary, we will work in teams, attached below is a list of the zones:-<br /><br /><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ioV58soOy-LZpU0gI5I5zsOYLPWzkIG8D39Lb1rDqhzbUMthP6p7xfbceO6wOSH8qYNSvpWSwY_ysjiKBq4CwgDd2mHp6q-4rAutYKfmZ9FtvvsB0dcgZYDc4UFjIcCyDF2Y1VLdqxZdNOfBcUeroFHUKcyjzYdnRBfzkXD_uEmZ3CZrIQOIYyChtKZwaJUNDqz65o1Dl08=" shape="rect" style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">ZONES - TCI SHINES</a><br /><br />You
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It would be appreciated if you could donate bottled water, gloves, garbage bags, hamburgers and hot dogs.</div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asclepias_curassavica" target="_blank">Asclepias Curassavica</a>, locally known as butterfly weed, is a flowering plant in the milkweed family, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asclepiadaceae" target="_blank">Asclepiadaceae</a>. As one would guess, the sap of this plant is milky (and rumored to be poisonous, especially damaging to the eyes). It's local name references it's attractiveness to butterflies, as well as birds and bees, who like to visit the blossoms. It is a nice addition to a flower garden, typically growing 2-4' tall and flowering from spring until fall. I love the wispy nature of these flyaway seed pods, so pretty!</div>
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Nearly three weeks ago my husband found a little blonde potcake puppy on the road (luckily a non busy stretch in the early morning near the Conch Farm), all on her lonesome, filthy, and so scared she ran under the car when my husband pulled over to investigate. He scooped her up without much trouble and whisked her back to the house where she promptly received a bath, and plenty of food and water. </div>
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We have loved welcoming this little bundle of fluff and big brown expressive eyes into our lives, but the time has come for her to leave us foster parents. Please contact <a href="http://www.potcakeplace.com/" target="_blank">Potcake Place</a> if you think Cupid may be a right new member for your home!</div>
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent">Cupid
is now 8 weeks and ready to adopt! She has been such a joy to watch
come out of her shy shell. Her first two days she wanted nothing more
than to nuzzle next to you and bury her head under your arm or foot but
now she is a confident, full energy, little lovergirl! She has been
cohabiting well with a mature dog and cat, and is now fully potty
trained and sleeps through the night!! Cupid will be a super loyal dog,
she prefers to stay with you in sight at all times versus wandering and
is a nice little alarm system already for cars coming in the drive.
Cupid is looking for her forever home!</span></span></h5>
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In honor of Easter, <a href="http://wildernessarena.com/dangers/plants/poisonous-plants/lantana" target="_blank">Lantana Camara</a>, Big Sage, or West Indian Sage, the only species to date that reminds me of candy. The clustered flowers come in a kaleidoscope of colors, some varieties all on the same bloom, from white to purple, yellow, red, pink, orange, even blue. I love the strong fragrance of this plant; the flowers, the leaves, the stems, everything is highly aromatic. But though you may be tempted to a little taste of this lovely, be aware, the entire plant is highly toxic! The green berries are the most poisonous and can actually be fatal to humans or animals. </div>
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This species, part of the <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verbenaceae" target="_blank">Verbenaceae</a> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verbena" target="_blank">Verbena family</a>), </span>is a small tropical perennial shrub that may grow up to ten feet. The stem and leaves are hairy and the species is known for it's hardy nature, even considered invasive in some parts of the world. It likes full sun and well drained sandy soil, has some salt tolerance, and is known to revive after you may think it dead (another reason it is appropriate for Easter). It requires little water, is mostly immune to pests or disease, and has extreme heat tolerance, to the fact of being called fire resistant. It will grow and quickly colonize burnt areas. The flowers bloom all year long and will attract butterflies to the garden to pollinate, or as you see below, hummingbirds.</div>
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Our current guests, also bird watching enthusiasts, we bid farewell to today as the head back home to British Columbia. This family has been a real treat to host at the villa, they really enjoyed all the nature surrounding <a href="http://www.fleurdelysvilla.com/" target="_blank">Fleur de Lys</a> and Turks and Caicos. Much gratitude to the Radley's, bon voyage and we hope to welcome you back to Turks and Caicos in the future.</div>
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Last June I was interviewed by <a href="http://www.birminghampost.net/life-leisure-birmingham-guide/postfeatures/2011/07/13/turtle-man-amdeep-sanghera-s-dream-65233-29047206/" target="_blank">Amdeep Sanghera</a> as part of a <a href="http://www.mcsuk.org/" target="_blank">Marine Conservation Society</a> funded study to determine key marine conservation issues affecting the Turks and Caicos Islands. Last evening a small group of individuals and I attended a meeting at DEMA to hear about the results of those findings and enter into discussion on possible solutions. The largest concerns of the overall study were 1.Decline in conch, lobster, and reef fish 2.Damaging development and water activities 3.Lack of enforcement of existing laws and legislation. Our group came up with several great ideas; an adopt a dive or snorkel mooring initiative, an artificial reef initiative, increased signage within the national parks, a fish certification scheme coordinated between local restaurants and fishermen, workshops on eco-minded fishing and lobster catching practices, a DEMA officer of the month rewards program, a volunteer warden program, an incentive program for local businesses to be DEMA certified operators, and an awareness campaign via a list of top ten tips for conservation practices here in the Turks and Caicos that would be published and broadcast throughout the country for all visitors and residents alike. We are looking for YOUR ideas! What do you think can be done to conserve our environment? What would be on your top ten list of tips? </div>
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The <a href="http://pepperandpikey.blogspot.com/2013/02/thursday-night-island-fish-fry.html" target="_blank">Thursday Night Fish Fry</a> is a superb example of how connected our marine environment is connected to our vital tourism industry here in the Turks and Caicos Islands. CNN has just published a fantastic article, <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2013/03/22/travel/turks--caicos-thursday-night-fish-fry" target="_blank">Fish Fry Bridges Tourist-Local Gap in Turks and Caicos</a>, but as importantly, it forms an alliance between the environmental community and the tourism community. This allegiance needs to be strengthened and solidified so these co-dependent sectors can sustain one another. We need to keep our oceans healthy, to keep our marine species thriving and their habitats safe and a new threat has just surfaced. </div>
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From the <a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/334/662/647/ban-long-line-commercial-fishing-in-the-turks-and-caicos-islands/" target="_blank">thepetitionsite:</a></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">"The
Turks and Caicos Islands, known throughout the world for their pristine
beaches and diverse marine wildlife, is being threatened by a project
which seeks to determine the viability of a commercial pelagic fishery
in their waters. This exercise will open Turks and Caicos waters to
long-line commercial fishing vessels. This indiscriminate method causes
depleted fish stocks and excessive incidental catch</span><span style="color: #1f497d; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">, i</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">ncluding sea turtles and billfish</span><span style="color: #1f497d; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">. Pelagic</span><span style="color: #1f497d; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> l</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">ong-line
commercial fishing is incompatible with the Turks and Caicos Islands’
unique marine waters that provide healthy ecosystems for marine species
and our</span><span style="color: #1f497d; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">“Beautiful by Nature” mantra.</span><span style="color: #1f497d; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Good
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Furthermore, local resident and expert Delphine Hartshorn, writes, "Whether this is just a study or not, we must not allow longlines to
enter our waters. Incidental, or unwanted, catch will threaten our
billfish, turtle, shark and marine mammal populations as well as
seabirds. 97% of blue marlin and 93% or white marlin are overfished as a
direct result of pelagic longline commercial fishing. Those supporting
longlining will argue that bycatch is released live, however, the
majority will not survive after the stress and injuries caused from
being hooked and dragged for 8 hours or more before release. The
particular firm involved here will also argue that they hold MSC
certification as a sustainable fishery. More than one quarter of MSC
certified fisheries have been deemed unsustainable and out of 71 that
were examined, 31% were concluded to be overfished and subject to
continued overfishing. If this certification is so stringent in it's
guidelines then why were 189 out of 200 applicants granted certificates?
It is merely a marketing tool that allows uninformed consumers to feel
they are making sustainable choices when buying fish and for fisheries
that are not sustainable to make the claim. A viable solution would be
to review the existing fisheries ordinance and allow charter boats,
which use rod and reel, to sell their catch - keeping the fish, jobs and
money in TCI. Not to mention these commercial vessels are US owned and
operated, meaning minimal jobs for Turks Islanders, and if any, strictly
minimum wage. Let's preserve our diverse marine environment and ban
this ridiculous idea. And for those who believe that the impact of this
proposed study for a pelagic longline fishery will only extend to the
charter and recreational sportfishing community, you are very wrong. The
impact will affect all industries including tourism, other water based
activities, real estate, and the Turks and Caicos Islands' 'Beautiful by
Nature' brand as a whole. Please support the cause and help us stop
this before it starts. Once those lines are in the water it will be hard
to get them out."</div>
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Please <a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/334/662/647/ban-long-line-commercial-fishing-in-the-turks-and-caicos-islands/" target="_blank">click here</a> to take a moment to sign this very important petition.</div>
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My dad Larry (above right) turned 67 years young yesterday. Today, the baby of his brood (below right), turns 21 YEARS! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree as they say . . . </div>
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Sterling, wishing you the best birthday yet! In between partying your faces off in Vegas and having a few moments like this . . . . </div>
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May you, your father, and your older brother bond at the bar, and may they impart a little wisdom on reaching adulthood. Here's mine:</div>
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I believe much of what is stated above is already inherently in you. At this age it can be the best of times and the worst of times. Always remember this beautiful Cherokee legend:</div>
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Happy <a href="http://pepperandpikey.blogspot.com/2011/03/thinking-green-on-st-patricks-day.html" target="_blank">St. Patrick's Day</a>! I have always loved the color green in all her many shades; emerald, moss, mint, jade, malachite, . . . Any of these and many more, are easy to find, and then get lusciously lost in, through <a href="http://pinterest.com/staciestensland/emerald/" target="_blank">pinterest</a>. I have caught the addiction in a bad way, see for yourself & follow me <a href="http://pinterest.com/staciestensland/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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To my dear friend Kelly, only fitting as it really is your day! Wishing you a wonderful and whisk birth. We are rooting for you and can't wait to find out if Kaelyn gets a brother or sister!</div>
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You must head on over to <a href="http://www.brilliant.tc/" target="_blank">Brilliant's new website</a>, it's full of color, creativity, and Caribbean cool and I'm not just talking about the imagery! I have the pleasure of styling for this <a href="http://www.brilliant.tc/?page_id=171" target="_blank">team</a> frequently so I am thrilled to share the showcase of their incredible talent. Bravo to Brilliant and kudos to the awesome design duo behind <a href="http://www.redmetyellow.com/" target="_blank">redmetyellow</a> whose delightful web wonder <a href="http://www.redmetyellow.com/work.html" target="_blank">work</a> makes the internet such an inspiring place to visit! </div>
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This pretty little bell shaped flower comes from the <a href="http://www.gits4u.com/agri/agri5brahmi.htm" target="_blank">Brahmi herb</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacopa_monnieri" target="_blank">Bacopa monnieri</a>. These images were taken from North Wells, Grand Turk, a perfect location for this <a href="http://pepperandpikey.blogspot.com/2011/05/wondrous-west-indian-wetlands-workshop.html" target="_blank">wetland</a> inhabiting species. They can tolerate brackish waters or muddy shores, mostly residing in the east in Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and China. It has been used for over 3,000 years in Ayurvedic medicine, please read an interesting recent study on it's effect on human memory <a href="http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v27/n2/full/1395862a.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Some of the southern states, and we here in the Turks and Caicos, are lucky this lovely lives here! Besides medicinal, common uses for the species are for aquariums and ponds. If you happen upon one, many have reported success with propagation from cuttings.</div>
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Here are a few lovely little inspiration boards I created for an upcoming project I will be collaborating with <a href="http://www.brilliant.tc/" target="_blank">brilliant</a> on. Last November Brilliant welcomed two new members to their team of talented photographers; South African born <a href="http://www.segeriusbruceblog.com/about-wedding-photographer-london/chanelle/" target="_blank">Chanelle</a> and <a href="http://www.segeriusbruceblog.com/about-wedding-photographer-london/craig/" target="_blank">Craig</a> of <a href="http://www.segeriusbruceblog.com/" target="_blank">Segerius-Bruce Photography</a>. This couple, who clearly have a penchant for travel, have spent the last dozen years perfecting their craft in the UK and beyond. Chanelle comes from a freelance retouching and graphic design background, working for such clients as the renowned <a href="http://www.mariotestino.com/" target="_blank">Mario Testino</a>. Their skills speak for themselves when you see their work. I am thrilled they have packed their bags and moved to the Turks and Caicos Islands and am delighted that we will be working together on upcoming photo shoots, both real and . . . . well, wonderfully realized until some adoring couple breathes life of their own into them!</div>
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We hope that these shoots will inspire our clients to let their imaginations run wild when it comes to individualizing their weddings. The Turks and Caicos Islands have so much more beauty and enchantment to offer couples than our stunning beaches and blue water. We will be highlighting some of these lesser known gems in terms of locations, local flora and fruits, themes and ideas that reveal the many facets of these islands.</div>
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<br />Stacie Steenslandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773619491652672001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586566447314247585.post-34047100937193671692013-02-27T05:55:00.001-05:002013-02-27T05:55:57.943-05:00Beach Tree Wedding Arch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On February 2nd <a href="http://www.tcmillwork.net/" target="_blank">TC Millwork</a> was contracted to set this beautiful beach tree arch for Sandra and Jon's wedding. This is a stylish and affordable option for couples that desire an organic, beachy look, more unique than your typical beach ceremony set-up. It can be set as a two post, or a four post, and decorated with small conch shells (as shown here), flowers, vines, ribbon, lanterns, or whatever you wish! This is a picture perfect place to use your imagination! Please contact me for pricing. To see more of Sandra and Jons gorgeous day, please see <a href="http://brilliant.tc/blog/2013/02/sandra-jonathan-turks-and-caicos-wedding/" target="_blank">brilliant's blog</a>.</div>
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I am joyously overwhelmed to report that the TCI will not be implementing a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Value_added_tax" target="_blank">Value Added Tax</a> here in the Turks and Caicos Islands come April 1, 2013. Please read the full article, <a href="http://suntci.com/no-vat-for-turks-and-caicos-islands-p735-108.htm" target="_blank">no-vat-for-turks-and-caicos-islands</a>, in this mornings <a href="http://suntci.com/index108.htm" target="_blank">SUN</a>. Much gratitude to the <a href="http://www.tcibc.org/" target="_blank">Turks and Caicos Independent Business Council</a>, to Rufus Ewing and entire <a href="http://www.mypnp.tc/" target="_blank">PNP party</a>, to the Opposition leader Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson and the <a href="http://votepdm.com/" target="_blank">PDM party</a>, and to everyone in this community who joined together to oppose this undemocratic tax that would have crippled our country. I can not express our relief on behalf of <a href="http://www.tcmillwork.net/" target="_blank">TC Millwork</a>. As a local manufacturer; a company that imports raw materials to handcraft and manufacture custom products right here on our local shores, the VAT tax would have been a death sentence for our business which we have worked so hard to build since 2006. <br />
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Also headline news announced today, <a href="http://www.depstc.org/" target="_blank">Planning </a> has categorically denied permission to Dolphin Cove! We have so much to be thankful for this fine Tuesday morning! I urge everyone to put all their joy, all their relief, all their positive thoughts back into building this community and this Beautiful by Nature country for a brighter future! </div>
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While rummaging through some magazine stacks I came across this January-February 2009 issue of <a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/" target="_blank">Coastal Living</a>. This original <a href="http://www.bluemountain.tc/" target="_blank">Blue Mountain Villa</a> featured just so happened to be a client of <a href="http://www.tcmillwork.net/" target="_blank">TC Millworks</a>.</div>
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Several custom pieces were built including a beautiful table made of rare zebrawood, and the entertainment center pictured below with woven fiber inserts within the paneling.</div>
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Above and below image of the Golden Poinciana via B. Naqqi Manco</div>
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Many of us living in Turks and Caicos would recognize the <a href="http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/delonix_regia.htm" target="_blank">Flamboyant or Royal Poinciana</a>, <a href="http://toptropicals.com/html/toptropicals/articles/trees/delonix.htm" target="_blank">Delonix Regia</a>. Locally known as the Flame Tree for good reason; with it's fiery crimson colored masses of flowers in full bloom, this stop in your tracks striking tree is highly conspicuous. But it's yellow flowering sisters, the Golden Poinciana, <a href="http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/delonix_golden.htm" target="_blank">Delonix Regia var. Golden</a>, and Yellow Poinciana, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackdiamondimages/1425003855/" target="_blank"> Delonix Regia var. Flavida</a> are far more rare.</div>
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Delonix Regia originated in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar_dry_deciduous_forests" target="_blank">Madagascar's dry deciduous forests</a> but it's great beauty soon had it spreading to any tropical or subtropical region that could sustain it. In the Caribbean one should begin to see blooms in May, lasting through to September. The rest of the year the tree is a far cry from it's former glory, looking rather gaunt but easily recognizable with it's grey smooth branches forming a natural umbrella canopy, feathery fern or mimosa looking leaves, and relatively large, long dark seedpods.</div>
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I caught sight of a <a href="http://shop.theplantattraction.com/Delonix-Regia-Var-Flavida-Rare-Yellow-Poinciana-Tree-P-Delonix-Flavida-45.htm" target="_blank">Yellow Poinciana</a> while doing a site visit at a clients in 2010, the first and last I have ever seen locally. Above you can see a comparison between the Royal on the right to the Yellow on the left. Incredible how overpowering the blooms are on the Royal, and how sparse they are on the Yellow, despite the two trees being approximately the same height and likely planted at the same time and maintained in the same fashion.</div>
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We missed attending this years <a href="http://www.fptci.com/images/stories/VDC2013.pdf" target="_blank">13th annual Valentine's Day Cup</a> in Middle Caicos but luckily Brilliant didn't! Anita and Chanelle captured all the fun and festivity with flying colors, please see their blog posts <a href="http://brilliant.tc/blog/2013/02/valentines-cup-2012-part-1/" target="_blank">Part I</a> and <a href="http://brilliant.tc/blog/2013/02/valentines-cup-2013-part-2/" target="_blank">Part II</a> for a picture perfect recap. To see more of North and Middle Caicos and the Cup festivities, check out last years post <a href="http://pepperandpikey.blogspot.com/2012/02/north-caicos-middle-caicos-and-12th.html" target="_blank">here</a>. To view the race results click <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1&thid=13cf419b94efcb69&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3De88b9b4a6a%26view%3Datt%26th%3D13cf419b94efcb69%26attid%3D0.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26realattid%3Df_hddhtkmn0%26zw&sig=AHIEtbS0qwvgo8FkIswvtwO21WvdSNrgGQ" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
Stacie Steenslandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773619491652672001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586566447314247585.post-61251103792675937552013-02-18T15:24:00.000-05:002013-02-18T15:24:14.521-05:00Guest post on My Sea Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am guest posting on <a href="http://myseastoryblog.com/" target="_blank">My Sea Story</a> today so please head on over there to read <a href="http://myseastoryblog.com/2013/02/17/provo-friends-stacie/" target="_blank">a little about what I love about Turks and Caicos</a>. Joana's blog is lovely, if you have yet to be introduced, here is a little splash. Joana (isn't she adorable!) writes a wealth of information on travel, for example this charming post on <a href="http://myseastoryblog.com/2012/07/04/mexico-valladolid/" target="_blank">Valladolid, Mexico</a>.</div>
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Of all these amazing places she has visited, she has clearly fallen head over heals for Turks and Caicos; the <a href="http://myseastoryblog.com/category/foodie-spots/" target="_blank">food</a>, the <a href="http://myseastoryblog.com/category/beaches-in-turks-and-caicos-islands/" target="_blank">beaches</a>, the <a href="http://myseastoryblog.com/category/diving/" target="_blank">diving</a>, the <a href="http://myseastoryblog.com/2012/06/07/a-pretty-good-day/" target="_blank">ins and outs of island life.</a> I am so not a foodie and often visit her blog for great restaurant tips like <a href="http://myseastoryblog.com/2013/01/05/a-few-new-food-spots-in-provo/" target="_blank">a few new food spots in provo</a>, and </div>
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