By Anonymous
Companionship does not fade; it ripens with age and deepens with experience.
This is the philosophy behind OlderFlames (www.olderflames.com)
What OlderFlames does NOT offer is advice on pensions, wills, bereavements and the like.
“OlderFlames is very much for the lively living,” says co-founder Nick Clarke. “It is not intended for the rocking chair set.
OlderFlames allows people to share interests by exchanging messages through discussion boards, and if they wish to then make direct contact to arrange personal meetings.
“OlderFlames is a place for the more mature of us to meet,” says Clarke. “It is where people will be able to find someone with their own interests with whom they might like to share precious time together, or merely to share mutual interests.”
Guestbooks also allow visitors and members to have their say about just about everything - they can ask for information, offer thoughts on subjects already raised, or simply chat openly online.
Topics listed include:
Attractions
Clubs
Cinema
Entertainment
Health
Leisure
Outdoors
Shopping
Theatre
Travel/Tourism
So far more than 80 towns and cities across the United Kingdom have been identified and listed on the site. But if anyone wants to add another, they can do so.
Clarke stresses: “We play no part in any personal contacts - that is entirely the choice of people using the site.”
He says: “We at OlderFlames consider the interests of our users as our interests.
That is why we have formally advised the Metropolitan Police of this service so that they know who is saying what to whom at all times.”
The care they have taken means:
- Only Usernames are published. Full names are not used.
- Only e-mail and/or Post Office Box numbers are published. Home or work addresses are not accepted.
- Telephone numbers are not published..
“Our advice to all our users is simple,” says Clarke. “If you intend sharing your views and information with others on OlderFlames please remember that there is always the slight chance that someone reading your words might not be as honest and trustworthy as you. So be careful what you say; do not give too much information.
“In any subsequent contacts you have with other users do not easily or too readily provide too much personal detail. If you have any doubts or queries please do not hesitate to contact us, or the police, or any other reputable advice bureau.”
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By Anonymous
Portland, OR June 5, 2004 -- On Friday, June 18, City Club of Portland will hear State of the County addresses by two of the region's leaders: Diane M. Linn, chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners; and Tom Brian, chair of the Washington County Board of Commissioners.
In many metropolitan regions, county government takes a back seat to big-picture state legislatures and narrowly defined city ordinances. But Oregon is different. From leading the national debate on same-sex marriage to building new and unique collaborations with cities and nonprofit organizations to deliver human services, county commissioners like Brian and Linn have become household names. On June 18, these two proactive commissioners will describe how Multnomah and Washington counties have fared over the past year-and what they see for the future of county government.
(The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners was invited but unable to participate in this forum. Commissioners Bill Kennemer and Martha Schrader are facing re-election, and Club rules limit their appearance while campaigning; Commissioner Larry Sowa's schedule precluded him from attending.)
This week's Friday Forum, which is open to the public, will be held at the Multnomah Athletic Club (1849 S.W. Salmon St.). Doors open at 11:30 AM. The program begins at 12:15 PM and concludes at 1:15 PM. Lunch reservations can be made online at www.pdxcityclub.org or by calling (503) 228-7231 by 2 PM Wednesday, June 16. Lunch tickets are $16 for members of City Club, $18 for nonmembers. Coffee/tea tickets are $5 at the door. General seating is free for members and $5 for nonmembers.
Note to Media: Media are encouraged to attend. Sign in at the registration table on the day of the forum.
About City Club of Portland
City Club of Portland is a nonprofit, nonpartisan education- and research-based civic organization dedicated to community service, public affairs and leadership development. Through weekly Friday Forums, citizen-based research reports, special programs and issue committees, City Club examines issues of importance to the Portland metropolitan region, the state and society as a whole. Membership is open to everyone. For more information about City Club of Portland, visit www.pdxcityclub.org or call (503) 228-7231.
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By Joan Bramsch & Vicki Metzger
Miniature Tropical Peacock Chair
Materials needed: Tools required: Instructions: JOAN BRAMSCH is a family person, educator, writer and E-publisher. Her articles appear internationally in print and online. Six of her best-selling adult novels - near one million copies - have worldwide distribution. Her
1. 18-count needlepoint canvas, 2-inches square.
2. small piece heavy cardboard
3. small piece seatcover fabric or paint to match.
4. bunka or thin ribbon for trim.
1. Scissors
2. Tacky glue
1. Trace pattern onto another piece of paper so you don't have to cut original pattern from instructions.
2. Trace duplicate pattern onto needlepoint canvas.
3. Cut out pattern from needlepoint canvas.
4. Glue tab "A" inside area "B", creating a circle to hold chair seat.
5. Cut out circle seat from heavy cardboard.
6. Paint or fabric cover circle seat.
7. Glue circle seat onto chair circle.
8. Cover raw edges of chair and trim around seat with matching bunka or thin ribbon.
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