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A BIG THANK YOU to the amazing Modo Backers for making MODO a reality!!!!!
Missed out on the Kickstarter? No worries pre-order below on Amazon and we will ship out once production is completed
MOdular Desktop Organizer
Introducing Modo (Patent Pending)
Modo stands for "Modular Desktop Organizer". Modo is an easy to use addition to your desktop. You can customize Modo to fit your storage and organizational needs. Modo's strength is in its ability to adapt to any environment and accommodate a large variety of objects you use daily.
Why Modo?
We found that most traditional desk organizers didn't offer enough flexibility, were overly compartmentalized and forced your devices and equipment to conform to them. Modo is a fully customizable plug n organize system that will adapt/comform to whatever devices/equipment/technologies you use both now and in the future.
What is Modo made from?
We placed a premium on sustainable and durable materials. Modo consists of 2 materials - Bamboo - A natural warm material that is ecologically responsible and Aluminum - Matte finished aircraft grade aluminum. Modo is approximately 8in by 4in by 0.6in
Protective Capacitive Caps
Each Modo set comes with protective caps. Not just caps BUT capacitive silicone caps so your pins can also be used as a stylus - Both long and short pins. Each Modo set will have 10 protective capacitive caps.
MODO Options
Here are the options for the different Modo pledges:
Using Modo?
With Modo you now have endless combinations for customization. Plug the aluminum pins into any combination and you are ready to go (examples in the video). There are 4 cable management channels and 3 USB flash drive slots. Modo can be used to organize anything from pens, letters, paper clips, push pins, USB flash drives, CDs, sticky note pads, charging and sync cables, phones or tablets (with or without a case) and much much more. Modo blends in easily at home or work.
Next Steps for Modo?
To make Modo durable, high quality, and cost-effective we have partnered with a manufacturer that has been instrumental in the creation of many top brands. Together we have developed several fully functioning final prototypes and have finalized our production plans. We are now ready to mass produce Modo and we are asking for your support to raise funds for the manufacturing processes.
How will the funds be used?
The funds raised will be utilized for the development and manufacturing of Modo production tooling/molds, packaging design, manufacturing and meeting MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) requirements of our manufacturers. The past 8 months have been filled with designing Modo, materials testing, prototyping and building relationships with key manufacturers.
We have put a lot of time and our personal funds to get to this point and look forward to working with the Kickstarter community to take this all the way. We are now ready and feel confident in our timeline below.
B & A Studio (BAS)?
Modo was designed by Jelena Tomic and Bojan Smiljanic of B&A Studio and is managed by Adewale Adelusi-Adeluyi. We are a fledgling design studio and our cumulative backgrounds are in industrial design, illustrations, engineering and marketing. We place a premium of well thought out design, attention to detail, time management for our projects and customer service. You can also visit our website for more information and pictures of Modo by clicking here.
Thank you Kickstarters we could not have done this without you!!
Risks and challenges
When manufacturing any product there are always unplanned variables that spring up. At BAS we have spent the last 8 months testing, designing, modifying and retesting Modo. After many early samples and test models we have made 3 fully functional final product prototypes with our manufacturer. We believe that by communicating effectively with our backers and providing regular updates we will be able to set right expectations and produce an exceptional Kickstarter experience for all involved. We also have a manufacturer that has a wealth of experience manufacturing similar products. We have the right team and with your help we will bring Modo to the market successfully and on time.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
Funding period
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Backpack Quadcopter drone signal blocking (Up To 1000m) Delivery is carried out international courier service DHL, free shipping (Check the list of countries for free shipping). You can pay by any convenient manner specified in the section "Payment"
Drone Signal UAV Detector with Didectional Antenna, High Power 107W and 5 Bands of frequency (up to 1000m) Back Pack UAV Drone Detector
5 Bands of frequency, High power 107W
Battery can work till 1-2 hours, Waterproof hermetic case
The radius of effective blocking: 500~1000 meters
5 bands of frequency:
4 Bands in One Directional Antenna
1. 2.4GHz 20W In Direction antenna (Horizontal Position)
2. 2.4GHz 20W In Direction antenna (Vertical Position)
3. 5.8GHz 2W In direction antenna (Horizontal Position)
4. GPS L1 40W In Direction antenna
5. 433Mhz 25W or 868-920Mhz 25W in One Omni Antenna
The radius of effective signal blocking : 500m to 1000 meters
The blocking area is always varied depending on the location and the signal strength
Each Band can be adjusted from Max power to Min power (Off)
Full Safe VSWR protection for each module
Battery +24V/20ah Lifepo4 can work 1-2 hours
Possible to use battery till it`s charged
4 Bands in One Directional Antenna
Dimension: 390mm x 340mm x 130 mm
Weight: 14 Kg (main unit approximately)
Working environment temperature: -20℃ ~ +60℃, can work at night, in poor visibility and bad rainy weather
Package complete set:
1pc Portable Drone Jammer with integrated battery
1pc AC 110 or 220V DC power supplier
1pc Antenna 500mm Omni antenna 433mhz
1pc 4 Bands in One Directional Antenna
Additional options:
4 pcs Omni Antennas 500mm long
5 pcs Mag antenna bases
1 pc Antennas Frame with 1.5meters of cable
5 pcs Directional External Patch Panel Antennas
1 pc DC 12V to AC 220V inverter 4000W to use on car/vehicle battery
1 Year warranty
Safe packing
Note: Mobile signal jammers may not be permissible to import into certain countries due to licensing of broadcast signals or other restrictions. Please check your country's telecommunications regulations before placing your order. We will adjust the CDMA / GSM / DCS / PCS for you base on your country signal frequency.
Jamming range depends on the signal strength from various sources, as well as local environment conditions.
Important Notes for Jamming Distance: The jamming distances we mentioned on website are for customer's reference only. The actual jamming distance will be varied depending on the signal strength and the use location and if full charges, etc.
Important Notes for Portable Jammers with No Cooling Fan: Do not use the jammer when it is charging, or it will burn the jammer as it has no built-in fan. If because of this factor due to the broken of the jammer, the customer will lose the authority of free repairation.
Arabic - إرسال Quadcopter بدون طيار إشارة حجب (تصل إلى 1000 متر); Czech - Manpack drone Kvadrokoptéra signál blokování (Až 1000m); Danish - Manpack Quadcopter drone signal blokerer (Op Til 1000 m); German - Manpack Quadcopter-Drohne-signal-Blockierung (Bis Zu 1000m); Spanish - Mochila Quadcopter drone de la señal de bloqueo (Hasta 1000 m); French - Manpack Quadricoptère drone signal de blocage (Jusqu'À 1000m); Italian - Manpack drone Quadcopter segnale di blocco (Fino A 1000 m); Japanese - Manpack Quadcopterゼの信号をブロック(1000m); Korean - Manpack 쿼드콥터 드론 신호 차단기(최대 1000m); Malay - Manpack pelengkap dalam menyempurnakan berdengung isyarat menyekat (Sehingga 1000 m); Dutch - Manpack Quadcopter drone signaal blokkeren (Tot 1000m); Norwegian - Manpack Quadcopter drone signal blokkere (Opp Til 1000m); Portuguese - Manpack Quadcopter drone sinal de bloqueio (Até 1000m); Romanian - Manpack dronă Quadcopter semnal de blocare (Până La 1000m); Hebrew - Manpack Quadcopter ט אות חוסם (עד 1000 מטר); Thai - Manpack Quadcopter หุ่นสัญญาณจอดปิดทาง(ไป 1000m); Turkish - Sırt üstü kullanıma Quadcopter drone sinyal 1000m Kadar engelleme (); Vietnamese - Manpack camera bay không lái tín hiệu chặn (Lên Để 1000m);

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New Reason to Make Your Own Lunch (and Write Down What You Eat!)
What did you have for breakfast this morning? According to a new study, if you're watching your weight, you should write that answer down -- and then cancel your lunch date! But don't SKIP lunch!
The study, from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, focused on three key behaviors than can make -- or break -- your diet.
The findings: Keep a food journal, avoid going out for lunch too often and don't skip meals.
"When it comes to weight loss, evidence from randomized, controlled trials comparing different diets finds that restricting total calories is more important than diet composition such as low-fat versus low-carbohydrate. Therefore, the specific aim of our study was to identify behaviors that supported the global goal of calorie reduction," study author Anne McTiernan, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Hutchinson Center's Prevention Center and a member of its Public Health Sciences Division, says in a statement.
Dr. McTiernan and her colleagues analyzed the data from a study involving 123 overweight-to-obese, sedentary women, who were assigned to two groups in a yearlong dietary weight-loss intervention. The researchers tracked the study participants' dietary intake, eating-related weight-control strategies, self-monitoring behaviors and meal patterns.
In the end, the researchers found that the women who went out to lunch at least once a week lost an average of five fewer pounds than women who ate out less than once a week. Going out for other meals was also associated with less weight loss, but lunch had the strongest association.
Researchers also found that women who kept food journals consistently lost about six pounds more than those who didn't write down everything they ate and drank, and women who reported skipping meals lost almost eight fewer pounds than women who didn't skip meals.
"This study provides insight into the importance of healthy behaviors for weight loss," Angela Ginn, a registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, tells HealthySELF. "Individuals tend to focus only on the food," she adds, but your behaviors are just as important as what you're eating.
"Keeping a food journal is personal accountability," and that's why it works, says Ginn. In her statement, Dr. McTiernan says keeping a food journal would be her "number one piece of advice" for weight loss based on the study. "It is difficult to make changes to your diet when you are not paying close attention to what you are eating," the statement reads.
But what's the deal with lunch? "Eating in restaurants usually means less individual control over ingredients and cooking methods, as well as larger portion sizes," the study authors write.
Ginn concurs: "Dining out for lunch is usually quick, conversational and can include excessive calories," she says. Distracted eating can increase your calorie consumption, she adds.
But what's a working girl to do? Pack your lunch! And when you do go out to eat, strategize ahead of time. "Being prepared is the key," says Ginn, who advises looking at the menu in advance to plan what you're going to order. "Aim for 400-500 calories total, and avoid skipping your prior meal," she adds. You can also ask your server to make the switch from fries to salad, skip the bread or chips, incorporate a broth-based soup into your order and consider splitting the meal with a friend.
According to Ginn, all of these strategies -- from food journaling to packing a lunch to not skipping meals -- work because they are a matter of personal accountability. "Diets are temporary, but a lifestyle change is permanent," she says. "Small changes are the key to behavior."
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I open my new laptop (Toshiba) when i try to boot the system and instal windows XP this message was appear:
A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.
If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps. Check for viruses on your computer. Remove any newly installed hard drives or hard drive controllers. Check you hard drive to make sure it is properly configured and terminated. Run CHKDSK /F to check for hard drive corruption and then restart your computer.
Technical information:
what can I do in details please
are you booting from an xp cd??
thanks for your interest larryf215 I boat it from XP CD
What the solution please?
0x0000007B: INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE
Windows lost access to the system partition or boot volume during the startup process. Typical causes: Installing incorrect device drivers when installing or upgrading storage adapter hardware, or a virus.
* During setup (Sysprep issue) {KB 303786} Win XP
* When You Press F6 to Load Drivers During Unattended Win XP Setup {KB 307099} Win XP
* When you restart your Win XP-based computer {KB 316401} Win XP (after replacing motherboard)
* When you start your computer from a WinPE CD-ROM or from a Server 2003 CD-ROM using a USB CD-ROM device {KB 839210} Win XP, Win Server 2003 (patch available)
* Limited OEM driver support is available with F6 during Win XP & Server 2003 setup {KB 314859} Win XP, Win Server 2003
* Error message When Starting Windows Vista After Changing SATA Mode of Boot Drive: STOP 0x0000007B INACCESSABLE_BOOT_DEVICE {KB 922976} Vista
I suggest you search the Microsoft site(s) for more details.
"A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer."
If you are seeing that error message, then you are not booting to the CD, you are booting to the hard drive with a corrupt operating system on it. You need to go into the BIOS and change the boot order so it boots from the CD first.


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Did you go for a walk on New Years Day?
It's a brilliant way to blow away the cobwebs, clear your head and start the new year afresh.
We missed our New Year's day walk- we had lovely friends over, some of the kids were a bit under the weather and it was rather grey. No regrets, as we had a fun day inside.
However on the 2nd we woke to glorious sunshine. It was beckoning us to go out and enjoy it. The cold kept us in for a bit longer. We tidied and pottered, in the process the Camping and Caravan club magazine stumbled into my hand and I had a mad brainwave: Meaning to go camping since last November, but social events kept getting in the way, maybe now was the time?
My wanderlust was further fuelled by a fellow bloggers TheBoyandMe and Annie Spratt who post fabulous pictures of their outdoor adventures, whatever the weather. I was particularly jealous of Annie's walks and runs in the New Forest over the past weeks. We love the New Forest and have had wonderful adventures at Aldridge Hill and Hollands Wood sites.
I made the call to the Camping and Caravan club:
–Do you have any sites with electric hook ups available in the New Forest?
(Electric hook up? – you ask. Well, yes. I'm not hardcore enough for winter camping without some heating option! Not with 3 kids.)
The very helpful lady confirmed that they have a 2 spaces left for the weekend at a site call Setthorns Camping in the Forest. That was reassuring: I'm not the only one camping in this weather- the forecast was dreadful rain and then freezing cold.
Mad as can be, I booked there and then. 2 nights from that afternoon. The New Forest awaited!
The Madventurer took the news of us heading off camping in a couple of hours remarkably well and got on with getting bikes ready, arranging gear in Campy and so on. Car troubles meant we left a LOT later than we'd intended. We were supposed to get there before dark and made it just before 9 pm in the end.
When we arrived the site office was long closed, but having spoken to the site manager earlier, he'd left us instructions and a marked map hanging on the reception door.
The beauty of Camping in the Forest sites is they are more back to basics sites than usual campsites. This meant no lighting on the site. Great for your usual stay, but much harder arriving and setting up at night.
The Madventurer was thrown in the deep end when having to set up all on his own, while I put three excited kids to bed. (You can read about how he set up our new Vango awning in the pitch dark.)
Max had slept well on the way down to the New Forest, so his sleep bank was full. He was up early, very early next morning. He was hungry, probably a little chilly after refusing to use his sleeping bag. The others soon followed.
Despite the early wake up call, we ended up having a leisurely start. The quiet, the lack of a decent mobile signal all beckon you to relax.
In the night it had rained heavily and it was still drizzling when the kids were ready to get out of our small caravan. They donned waterproofs. Hugo and Angelina were keen to take their bikes and explore the campsite. Max followed on his balance bike. Very cute!
As soon as we could convince Max to sit in my bike's childseat we all set off for a small bike ride. Without planning, we were just following whichever way we wanted to go. This meant that we were going up and down quite a bit and the uphill bits were not really gaining the approval of Angelina. In hindsight it would've been good to look up some less hilly rides before we set off. We still cycled 3.5 miles anyway.
A quick lunch in Campy and we were off again. This time by car.
At Bolderwood, a 15 minute drive from the campsite, there are deer viewing platforms and the deer are fed between 1 and 3 every day. We got there a little late to see the feeding, but still had a lovely walk. We got to see a couple of herds of deer too along the way.
That evening after a simple dinner of eggs and bacon, with all the fresh air and activity behind us, everyone was in bed quite early. The kids went down at normal time, of 8 pm, with the Madventurer and I alseep were by 9:30 too.
Not surprisingly, Sunday started a lot later. Kids slept till 8:30.
A quick breakfast and we were playing games.
Angelina got Moustache Smash for Christmas and this was our first chance to play it. The game is great fun! Max was too young to understand it and play- he just hogged one of the moustaches. We all laughed a lot. There was no one winner, it sort of rotated between us all, which makes for a great family game in my book.
Our plans to go cycling on Sunday were scuppered by my bike not working. Instead, the Madventurer and I tidied the caravan and started to leisurely pack while the kids took advantage of our fabulous campsite surroundings.
They hurried off to the woods to extend dens others had started, they watched squirrels, listened to birds and searched for bugs (mostly in vain).
Watching them through the caravan window while I pottered, I totally understood what someone meant when they described the Camping in the Forest sites as "a place called away"
At lunchtime the kids asked if we could have a picnic lunch in their den.
As we were huddled up in the den eating hotdogs, Hugo exclaimed:
"Mummy this is the best day EVER!"
We headed home in the early afternoon. Max slept the moment his little bottom hit the carseat. Hugo and Angelina just chatted away all the way home, telling about their adventures, their plans for when we come back and how much they'd like to go camping again.
Was this a good way to start 2015 or what?
Setthorns is a Camping in the Forest site run by the Camping and Caravan club. The site has no toilets or shower block; campers need to bring their own. The site does have electric hook up though.
We stayed in the Oaken …a lower section on a premium pitch.
Our pitch was hardstanding. Most pitches, from what I could make out, were hardstanding in this section of the campsite. They mostly all had a bit of a slant to them.
Despite the rain and the forest location the site wasn't too muddy and the roads between the pitches were in good condition.
Water taps were relatively close by, with drinking water clearly labelled. The chemical waste disposal point was near the entrance, so not an easy walk up hill with a tank full of s**t. We emptied our chemical loo when we left.
The site accepts dogs, but dogs are asked to be kept on the lead at all times. We had Josh with us. He absolutely loved being in the forest and we could just see how keen he'd have been to explore had he had some of his youth back.
The staff at the site were very helpful, both with preparing for our arrival and helping with suggestions for things to do when I popped in.
The price of the premium pitch with electricity for 2 adults, 3 children and a dog in a caravan with awning come out to just £39 for the two nights in January! And people wonder why we like camping!
For inspiration of others enjoying outdoor family fun check out Fiona's post and linked Country Kids posts too.


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We are present in over 60 countries, with regional, national, global, and individual company trend data.
We conduct our research independently, validated from our other partner organizations without external influencers.


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The world is ending today! I thought I'd make the best of it by taking a look back at 2012. Although I did a lot of crafting this year, most of my major events were more life-related.
The year began for me in turmoil. I am very grateful that my family is currently healthy, happy, and together. I truly appreciate the love and goodwill we received from family and friends.
In February, I unexpectedly got married. The Patriots lost in the Super Bowl, but at least i got a ring. (except that i didn't really. metaphorically speaking...you get the idea)
Friends got married, babies were born, and in September we got a dog. She has truly changed our lives for the better. Caring for her is very challenging and time-consuming but ultimately worth it. I feel that we are really making a difference in her life by helping her to overcome her fears. I didn't know I could love a dog as much as I love Daisy.
Finally, I took a baby step towards my dream and opened up my shop. I'm not expecting overnight success and I know that it's going to be a lot of hard work but I'm looking forward to growing in the coming years. I have lots of plans for 2013 so here's hoping it'll be another great year! (provided that we survive the zombie apocalypse, of course)
I will be off enjoying my holiday for the rest of the year, so to my loyal readers (all 3 of you!) have a wonderful holiday season and I'll see you in 2013.


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We want to thank all our readers and bloggers for the support in the last 18 months. The blog has developed a solid following and the writing quality has just exploded.
GetRealHockey intends to keep building the brand through our new website. You can find us @ www.getrealhockey.com. The site is still under construction and readers can expect to see site improvements during the course of the next week
GetRealHockey is also working on www.getrealhockeyexperiences.
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We look forward to your feedback on both sites. You can reach us @ email@example.com or contact@


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"Betty is the instructor for the intelligent and discerning."
- Miranda Esmonde-White, Essentrics co-creator, June 2018
Please kindly read the terms and conditions before buying and booking. Betty regrets she doesn't accept walk-ins or process payment on site. This allows her to focus on teaching for your benefits!
All classes are 9 to 10 people max.
Beginners can join any class on any day offered.
A full-body stretching and toning workout that's great for most levels. This class builds strength, flexibility, speed, balance, and range of motion while releasing stress. Great for posture and complements all other sports and workouts.
ESSENTRICS Gentle Stretch
A gentler and slower-paced workout that restores full-body mobility while safely and slowly enhances strength and flexibility. Designed for people easing into exercising, recovering from surgeries, or those suffering from chronic pain, atrophy issues, or stiffness due to past injuries.
Private Training (personal, group or corporate)
Betty hosts many personal training and private group sessions in NYC. Feel free to contact her to discuss your needs.
For Friday class only (no need to bring anything for classes on other days)
Exercise mat
Medium to large towel (for cushioning the neck or hip if needed)
No socks or shoes needed!
FRIDAY, 10:25AM - 11:25am
Scarsdale Community Baptist Church
51 Popham Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583 (map)
Church parking available
SATURDAY, 10:30am - 11:30am
Center for Remembering and Sharing (CRS)
123 4th Ave, 2/F studio
New York, NY 10003 (map)
(Between 12th & 13th St, two flights of stairs up)
ESSENTRICS - Gentle Stretch
TUESDAY, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Center for Remembering and Sharing (CRS)
123 4th Ave, 2/F studio
New York, NY 10003 (map)
(Between 12th & 13th St, two flights of stairs up)
THURSDAY, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Balance Arts Center (BAC)
151 West 30th Street 3/F
New York, NY 10001 (map)
(bet 6th & 7th, elevator building)
SATURDAY, 11:50pm - 12:50pm
Center for Remembering and Sharing (CRS)
123 4th Ave, 2/F studio
New York, NY 10003 (map)
(Between 12th & 13th St, two flights of stairs up)
RATES & POLICIES (please read)
New client trial pass: 2-class pass: $50 (valid for 60 days from purchase date, available as gift)
Single class ($36, valid for 30 days from purchase date, available as gift)
5-class pass ($32 per class, valid for 90 days from purchase date)
8-class pass ($30 per class, valid for 90 days from purchase date)
Private sessions: rates vary depending on size of group and locations. Electronic payments are due at least 48 hours before appointment.
Class passes are not transferrable or refundable
Class registrations close 30 minutes before class starts.
No walk-ins or payment processing on site.
Change/Cancel (please read):
Group Classes
To avoid forfeiting class fee, please cancel/change online at least 12 hours before class starts.
Simply retrieve your appointment reminder or appointment confirmation email, then click "Change/Cancel Appointment."
Please note that emailing/texting/calling/messaging Betty does NOT suffice.
Private Sessions
Please email/text/call Betty to change/cancel
+48 hours before session: full refund
24 to 48 hours before session: full refund minus $30- $50 studio fee
12 to 24 hours before session: 50% refund
Less than 12 hours before session: no refund
Wish to stay informed about classes? Visit the "Contact" page and add your name to the update list!
Can't come to a class? Check out "Classical Stretch" on channel 25 if you're in NYC.


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About Yates Powerwashing and Exterior Cleaning Concepts
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Yates Powerwashing and Exterior Cleaning Concepts was established by Chris Yates. Commercial and Residential Pressure Washing & Surface Cleaning Servicing All of South Florida.All estimates are given by me in person, not over the phone, so I can give the homeowner the "Expectation to Realization" walk around of their property.I accept Cash, Check,credit and Paypal. Please take the time to read everything and enjoy the site! Cyatespowerwashing will match or Beat any written estimate from an Insured competitor's service to service! Only if it is in WRITING!!!
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Marginal temperature benefits from forest regrowth
Nature Geoscience
The temperature benefits resulting from realistic efforts to replace cropland with forests are small, according to a study published online in Nature Geoscience. The researchers conclude that afforestation is not a substitute for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The United Nations considers the conversion of croplands or marginal lands into forests — known as afforestation — as one of the key climate change mitigation strategies available to governments.
Vivek Arora and Alvaro Montenegro used an Earth system numerical model to examine the potential of five afforestation scenarios to reduce warming between 2081 and 2100. They found the temperature benefits would be minimal; even the unrealistic scenario of converting 100% of the area now occupied by croplands to forest reduces warming by only around 0.45 ℃.


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MOYAHABO MABEBA and MOKGADI RABOSHAKGA
AS THE sun was just about to nose itself from the distant horizon, the heart-rending news befell the South Africa jazz firmament with the passing of one of the greatest jazz maestro of his generation.
The passing of legendary musician Raymond Chikapa "Ray" Phiri left jazz devotees heartbroken.
Phiri, who died in the wee hours of Wednesday at a Nelspruit hospital in Mpumalanga after battling a lung cancer, was the front man in the celebrated Stimela band which rode the crest of the airwaves for years.
He grew up with a passion for music and started playing the guitar at a very tender age, inspired by his late father Kanyama Phiri.
The great Phiri, who died at the age of 70, was scheduled to perform at Rocking the Daisies Music and Lifestyle Festival later this year.
The event is South Africa's biggest and hottest outdoor gathering, which takes place over four days from 5 to 8 October every year, officially kicking off the summer season.
Phiri was scheduled feature prominently among the best local and international entertainment across music, comedy, art, film; hundreds of top local acts and some of the world's most inspiring artists performing on multiple stages.
The legendary musician became the founding member of the Cannibals in the 1970s and when the Cannibals disbanded he founded Stimela, with whom he conceived gold and platinum-selling albums like Fire, Passion and Ecstasy, Look, Listen and Decide, Whispers In The Deep-the list is just endless.
Throughout his illustrious musical career, Phiri played an instrumental role in the fight against the much-maligned apartheid regime which subsequently banned his music.
Resilient as he was always, in the song Singajindi Majita, Phiri mobilised dejected black people, in particular, to remain resolute to remain in the struggle, a message that nestled comfortably with the political conditions of the time.
It was befitting that April 27, 2011, President Jacob Zuma conferred Phiri with the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver for his sterling contribution to the South African music industry and the successful use of the arts as an instrument of social transformation.
In deed Phiri's music brought an overwhelming aura of euphoria among the oppressed masses who took pleasure from his music at festivals, family gatherings, watering holes and street bashes.
For the multitudes who worshiped at the altar of the Stimela conviction, Phiri's voice was poetry in motion, vintage jazz amid swigs of the golden waters of wisdom which the generous ancestors have blessed us with.
It is for this reason that even beyond his grave, his followers will still share fond memories as they remember the legend who used to send them into unconfined delirium.
Phiri was part of the eight month-long Graceland Tour, a global trek headed by American singer Paul Simon.
The aim of the tour was to mobilise states in support of the struggle for liberation, for better living standards in oppressed African states and the promotion of cross-cultural dialogue.
Phiri later earned a Grammy Award for his participation on the tour. While successful, the tour was fraught with controversy, but it helped the South Africans to make names for themselves abroad.
Phiri leaves a lasting legacy having founded the Ray Phiri Artists Institute, which focuses on unearthing and promoting the best music talent that Mpumalanga can produce. The institute is based at Thembeka High School in Ka Nyamazane, a few kilometres from Mbombela.
Fellow legendary Jazz artist Sipho Hotsticks Mabuza who entered into music industry around the same time as Phiri, more than five decades ago tweeted that the loss of his friend has left him at loss for words.
"I have no words on the loss of my dear friend Ray Phiri. I am too devastated and I am at loss of words" he said
Jazz Musician and Selaelo Selota says he met the music giant 30 years ago in his student life and little did he know that he would feature on Stimela's album on day.
Selota said: "It's very sad. I met bra Ray 30 years ago when as a group of students, we were taken to down town studios where Stimela was recording an album. We did not know where we were going. We were just students before I started playing the guitar."
Selota says South Africa has lost one of its greatest artist that used his music to make the country a better place
"The country has lost a great artist. When I look into my last work (The Promised Land), if people listen to the song and the sound, it was inspired Bra Ray Phiri. We lost not only someone who was a musician but someone who was a voice, someone who used his music to convey a message" he enthused.


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Latest news from the gallery
Lord Nelson's diamond Chelengk – a rare honour awarded by the Sultan of Turkey for his victory at the Battle of the Nile - was stolen from the National Maritime Museum in 1951, never to be seen again...until now.
A replica - made in diamond and enamel, and a clockwork mechanism - has recently been completed and will be exhibited alongside Guzzardi's portrait of Nelson, in which he is depicted wearing the Chelengk prominently fixed to his admiral's hat. The jewel will be displayed on an exact replica of Nelson's bicorne hat, made to his specifications by Lock & Co. Hatters of St James's, who made the original in 1800.
The story of the legendary jewel is recounted in Nelson's Lost Jewel by Nelson scholar Martyn Downer, recently published by The History Press, 2017. Copies of the book are available to purchase from the gallery, as well as Martyn's earlier book Nelson's Purse.


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It's a Wonderful Life...or is it?
We have learned the lesson of child-like faith from Charlie Brown; several lessons from Mr. Grinch such as we can all get Grinchy once in a while and that no one is beyond God's redemption; and we have learned to live in the present with Mr. Scrooge, so what is it that we can learn from George Bailey?
The 1946 film, It's A Wonderful Life, is top shelf when it comes to memorable Christmas movies. It is still shone every year on local television stations and at theaters. Director Frank Capra rated this film his favorite work. It was nominated for five Academy Awards and is rated by the American Film Institute one of the 100 best American films ever made.
If you are familiar with the film you know the story of George Bailey, a middle aged man who has sacrificed his personal ambitions and desires for the sake of other people. When the film begins we see a despondent George ready to take his own life by jumping off a bridge. Enter in Clarence Odbody, angel second class. Clarence and his boss, give George a gift most people will never have; the chance to see what life would be like if he had never been born.
The way the movie progresses we all begin to realize, and so does George, that his life made a difference in so many other lives. His seemingly simple acts of sacrifice made a difference in the lives of family, friends, employers and strangers. If George Bailey had never been born his mother would have become an old bitter woman, his brother would have died when he fell through the ice which meant many men in the war died because he wasn't there to save them. The ripple effect of George having never been born was far reaching.
Sometimes when I watch this movie, I feel sad. Obviously, there are many moments in this film that bring tears to my eyes. It is a powerfully moving tale. But my sadness comes from a more selfish source, my own feelings of inadequacy. I am no George Bailey.
The obvious lesson that we can take away from this movie is that our lives matter. Our lives, no matter how seemingly unimportant we feel, do touch other people's lives. That being said, what makes me sad when I watch the movie is the thought that maybe I could have done a better job touching other people in a positive way. You see, it is not just the positive things we do that affect others, but the bad things as well.
Looking at George, he doesn't seem to have any bad sides and it seems that he rarely ever made bad choices. We know that George was like us. He had good day's and bad days. We can glean that much from what is not said in the film. But in all honesty, to me, George seems like someone I am not. He seemed to exude selflessness and grace, while I, at times, spew selfishness and negativity. This is what brings me to the greatest lesson I've learned from this movie: I cannot do this alone.
For those of us who claim to be Christ followers, we know that His Spirit was given to us to live within us when we believe in Jesus as our Savior. However, we still struggle with the flesh. The flesh is that sin nature in us, that nature that demands its own way; that nature that says, "I have a right!" George Bailey could have said he had a right to leave town and go to school, even when his brother had a chance at a better job, but he didn't. George made numerous choices that we could say showed he was walking in the Spirit. Now I have no idea what George's spiritual inclinations were, but when he was at his most desperate he cried out to God.
The aforementioned passage makes an interesting point. It says that if our mind is set on the flesh we will not subject ourselves to the law of God, in fact, it is not even possible for us to do so. George was at his lowest after he had been trying to work through his troubles in his own flesh. It was at this desperate point he cried out to God, and God sent help, albeit Clarence was a bit of a misfit angel, but God knew exactly what George needed.
And we all know how the movie ends. George realizes how important all those people are in his life and just how important he is in theirs. God answered George's prayer in a way that was above and beyond what George even asked for.
While realizing we are all important to this life and all of our choices do affect others is a very important lesson, the one that I found most important is that I cannot do this life alone. God did not intend that we go it alone, or in the words of Simon and Garfunkel, "I am a rock! I am an island." God gave us each other, but He also gave us His son, Jesus.
Remember Christmas? Christ mass? The whole point of the holiday is Jesus. Jesus lived in a fleshly body, so that we might live in a Spiritual one. The Holy Spirit is always with us. So when life gets overwhelming like it did for George, Cry Out to Jesus.


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Feel burned out trying to cram your homeschool year in nine months? How about considering year-round homeschooling? Homeschooling year-round has so many benefits that ultimately maximizes your time, your energy, and your sanity! Here you'll find my top 10 benefits of homeschooling year-round and some tips to get you started in the right direction. Not to mention, I added a LOT of links and resources to add a TON OF FUN things you'll love to incorporate into your homeschool routine. Without further ado, let's start out with the top 10 reasons to homeschool year-round.
Benefits of Homeschooling Year Round
- Avoid Burnout
Yes, burnout happens in the homeschool as well! You and the kids will get overwhelmed, cranky, and just need a break. This is critical when homeschooling to keep your sanity! Homeschooling year-round allows you to afford that extra time off when you need it. Feeling overwhelmed trying to catch up from the holidays? I know I tend to get burned out from all of the family-fun events and trying to get my budget back in order at the beginning of the year. This is a great time to take off before you get extremely overwhelmed and save your homeschool sanity!
- Teaches Commitment, Dependability, Persistence & Good Work Ethic
Homeschooling year-round prepares your kiddos for real-life! Adults don't get 2-3 months off work to sleep in and do as they please. Life continues everyday and we need to train and equip our children for real-life. It teaches them to be consistent and dependable. Their employers will thank you for teaching them this critical skill early in life. Teaching them structure, commitment, dependability, work ethic, and responsibility will ensure they are fully equipped to become successful in life.
- No Forgetting Material
My son is terrible for this one. Getting back into a school routine and remembering the material where he left off at can be excruciating for him. Having a year-round schedule ensures he doesn't struggle getting back into a routine and/or remembering the material he's learning. It keeps their focus, improves their study skills, and mind sharp without regressing over the summer.
Furthermore, it allows your accelerated kiddos to move ahead of the game or more practice for the struggling learners. This is also a big one for my family because my son has ADHD and a couple other learning disabilities. He really struggles with almost every subject and we need a LOT of extra time for the subjects he's having troubles with. Homeschooling year-round is definitely essential to his educational growth.
- Avoid Summer Boredom
I'm sure you've heard this one plenty of times. Mom, I'm bored. Mom, there's nothing to do. Mom, I'm sssooooo borrreeed. You are constantly trying to come up with ideas to keep their minds busy. Homeschooling year-round is the perfect way to avoid the kids "summer boredom syndrome." Not to mention, it will also keep them from causing trouble! Win-win!
- Taking Breaks When Needed
This is critical one for my household. We garden every year so when harvest time comes in September-October time frame comes, we need that extra time off to preserve and can our fruits and veggies that will last us throughout the winter and spring months. The same goes with holidays. Homeschooling year-round allows you to have that extra wiggle room in your schedules.
- Planning for the Unplanned Events
What if you or the kiddos get sick and need the extra time off, have a death in the family or some other unforeseen circumstance? With homeschooling year-round, you have the ability to take that day, week, or whatever time off that you need. That is something that public school definitely doesn't offer unless you have a doctors note…grr! LOL. I think that's one of my favorite perks of homeschooling.
- Choosing Your Own Schedule
There are so many ways to choose your schedule. Some homeschools choose to school for six weeks and have one week off or on a 4-week schedule. Other homeschools only school four days a week. I know a lot of families choose to take the entire month off between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Kris from Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers has a six week on, one week off schedule that uses the Trail Guide to Learning in which each unit is six weeks long so it works perfect. It's up to you how you'd like to schedule your year. You can also consider changing things up and not do ALL subjects every day. Homeschooling year-round allows you to afford that extra time to work on a subject every other day or every other week however you see fit.
- Allows You to Catch Up On Other Things
Need to get some spring cleaning done? Run errands, prepare for the next set of homeschooling weeks, take a field trip, have play dates, prep meals ahead of time, organize the house or homeschool stuff. This is the perfect time to teach the kids a little extra home economics and get some hands-on work done. Or even get some extra fresh air and do some nature studies. It also allows you time to reflect and evaluate your curriculum, your schedule, and maximize your homeschooling time. Not to mention, you need that extra time to decompress and unwind too. Get a Faithbox or a Bette's Box of Blessings subscription and get that extra time for devotion that we all need.
- Allows Time for FUN!!
This is my absolute favorite reason to homeschool year-round! You have the chance to do some really fun things to break up the monotony of your average day-to-day homeschool schedule…4H projects, co-ops, family fun days, make a few art & crafts projects, take music lessons, go swimming, take some extra-curricular classes like singing, cooking, film directing, or fashion design, take hikes, learn computer or video game coding, and etc. School with YouTube & Netflix videos, learning games, and educational apps on your electronics instead of the workbooks to change things up. Check out these fun STEM projects to do.
You can also order some subscription boxes or other fun activities that the kids enjoy! Oh, one of my favorite things is to do science projects with my son!! Steve Spangler Science has so many fun projects you can do at home. You can even check his Sick Science YouTube Channel for a TON of fun-filled science projects! His science projects are so good, he's been on the Ellen show over 20 times showcasing his best projects.
I love that homeschooling year-round allows us to get those fun activities in without worrying about getting the year's curriculum completed in time. Not to mention, you have the ability to take advantage of the vacation deals when the travel prices are low, attractions are less crowded, and weather is more ideal for vacationing. Perfecto!
- The Kids Can Get Extra Time Off With Their Friends
This is a huge deal for us! My son was previously in public school and he misses his friends terribly. He Loves homeschooling, but he does miss his friends. When his friends get the day off or want to come over, I jump on it and he immediately gets that extra time off with his friends. It's critical not only for his social skills, but also to keep his morale up!
Tips on Planning
- Get a year-round homeschool schedule that fits your family's needs and plan your first day of school each year and any holidays or vacations you know for sure you'll be taking throughout the year. Check out the FREE Cozi Planner App to schedule your activities, document your family's adventures, meal plan, and much more. Also set some goals you'd like to accomplish throughout the school year. Maybe even include the kids in their goal planning and find out what they'd like to accomplish during the year.
- Start planning your weeks off if you know you'll be doing a four or six week on, one week off schedule or your four day a week schedule. Get it planned out so you have a good idea of what your homeschool will be like. Also, schedule time for planning. If you're on a six week on, one week off schedule, use that time to gather your materials and plan the daily lessons out for that six weeks.
- Plan for the unplanned events. Allow yourself time to adjust your schedule around the holidays. Don't get overwhelmed. Take 3-5 weeks off if you feel you need to.
- Schedule time for sports and activities for the kids throughout the year…4H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Sports, field trips, and so on. Find out the homeschool deals in your area or state. Minnesota has homeschool week at the aquarium about three times a year and the Valley Fair puts on a homeschool week a couple times a year. These are great events and they're much cheaper than your typical entrance fees too. The aquarium's usual admission fees are around $25 per person and we got our tickets for $7 each! Furthermore, where I live, my son can still participate in public school sports (which gives my son more time to spend with friends) so he can still stay active and have a good physical education credit so scheduling those activities are a must!
- Keep things fresh, interesting, and prevent boredom. Alternate subjects. Maybe fluctuate science & history every other day or every other week. Lesson Planet is excellent for mixing things up! They have over 350,000 teacher reviewed lessons to choose from and you can narrow your searches down my grade, subject, what type of resource you need (activities, lesson plans, printables, etc), if you want a certain standard to follow (Common core, etc), what kind of instructional activity you're looking for (demonstration, experiments, hands-on, independent learning, etc.) and so many other ways to narrow your searches down. And the best part? They have three plans that are incredibly affordable ranging from $2-$5 a month…for access to 350,000 lessons…I think YES! Lesson Planet is an awesome resource for getting some additional fun activities into your homeschool routine. Plus, they have a ton of resources and articles on lesson planning, how to teach subjects, early child development, higher education, and so much more.
- Let the kids pick their curriculum. If they like doing a certain activity like playing video games. Incorporate that into their learning. Minecraft is great for this! If they're in a war or battle in their game, have them write a story about the event. If they like Legos, incorporate legos into their curriculum. This allows them to learn, play, and avoid boredom at the same time! Get outside and get some fresh air with nature studies or gardening. If your kiddo likes to cook or bake, incorporate that into your schedule.
- This is probably one of the most critical steps in homeschooling year-round. Really take the time to consider what works best for your family…you, your spouse, and your kids collectively!! Don't be afraid to re-evaluate things as time progresses. Life is a learning process and homeschooling is no different. Learn as you go. Find out what works and what doesn't. You don't have to fit into this cookie cutter homeschool lifestyle of what other people think you should be doing. You need your sanity and so does your family (kids included) so make sure you nurture that and do what works best for YOU!!
- Lastly, HAVE FUN LEARNING! Learning is a lifelong endeavor. Teach your kids in a way that learning is fun and they'll continue to do so throughout their life!
All in all, homeschooling year-round is a continuous learning adventure that will carry on throughout the year. It allows you time for all of those extra breaks, time for FUN activities, and vacations that are essential to your children's education (and your sanity)! So there you have it. I hope you enjoyed reading the benefits and tips of homeschooling year-round. I added a lot of links and resources to this article as well to give you plenty of ideas on fun ways to really maximize your homeschooling experience! After All, learning is so much fun!!
CHIME IN: What did you think about this article? Was it helpful? Are you homeschooling year-round? Drop a comment below and tell me your thoughts!
P.S. You can also find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter or @ www.mncountrygirl.com!
Thanks, everyone!
Your Minnesota Country Girl, Sharla


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Having the chance to have met you, hunt with you, and also call you a lifelong friend is something that I will cherish forever. I have learned more from you in just a short time than you will ever know. I will truely say that you are one of the most skilled bow hunters out there, and a lot of that has to do with the fact that you never give up and you have a can do attitude. Keep on doing your thing and continue to drive towards the passion that you love so much.
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I'm impressed with your humble beginnings but energetic and dedicated story about your journey as a hunter. I'm also impressed and have been for quite these many years now seeing you invest your time, talents and treasure back into the honing and improving your craft as a hunter. When you say you are are invested and engaged, and intense… well it shows in your efforts and achievements. I'm sure there have been many tough moments and setbacks along the way but you have push through them. You push onward and you keep stepping forward towards your vision. That passion and drive shines through it all in those achievements. Your helping other hunters, future hunters and backcountry hunters through the media you produce, what you've been featured in and the feedback that I've read from you in hunting forums along the way. Thank you for sharing your story and your passions with others in this way. I wish you the best in your, future goals, quests, journeys and future endeavors.
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Photography Classes in Indian Lake Estates FL
Interested in learning about photography in Indian Lake Estates FL? Whether you are a beginner, hobbyist, or professional, the most effective way to improve your photography technique is through hands-on training with knowledgeable instructors.
There are numerous accredited and recognized photography schools in Florida. Topics taught in photography classes include portrait capture, exposure and composition, lighting, posing and unposing, and other photography fundamentals. Growing into an accomplished photographer can pave the road to a successful professional career or lifelong hobby.
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.While you can easily add JavaScript code to your WordPress site by modifying the theme files, there can be instances when you may want to insert JavaScript inside specific posts or pages and not the entire site. How do you do that?
If you are running the self-hosted version of WordPress (not WordPress.com), you can sometimes add JavaScript through the built-in editor itself. Just change the writing mode from Visual to HTML and copy-paste your JavaScript code into the text box.
Adding JavaScript to WordPress – An Alternative
However, if the above option doesn't work with your JavaScript, here's an even better option that makes use of custom fields and short-codes. I also prefer this method for inserting JavaScript and you can see it in action in my one my previous posts.
The idea is that instead of adding the JavaScript code directly inside your post, you create a new custom field and set the value of this custom field to the JavaScript code. Then insert a shortcode in your post content which will in turn fetch the value of that custom field.
There are quite a few WordPress plugins that let you display custom field values via shortcodes though I use the one by @gonahkar. So here's the full workflow again:
#1. Add a new Custom Field (say js) and paste the JavaScript widget into the Value field.
#2. Switch to the HTML mode in your WordPress editor and insert in a new line. Save, publish and WordPress will substitute that shortcode with the actual JavaScript code. That's it.
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The Brit actor who's just signed to play maverick cop Alex Cross in David Twohy's Cross, stars in the 6-part BBC mini-series Luther playing another maverick cop (think Cracker meets Prime Suspect meets Wallender). Luther uses the Columbo trick of letting the viewer discover early on who the murderer is – the suspense comes from watching how Luther will catch the murderer. Brit TV reviewers agreed Elba saved a tired formula "pitched somewhere in that territory between fantasy and cliché that commissioning editors find so irresistible," humphed the Guardian, while the Daily Telegraph said: "Luther lets Elba down". Poor early reviews impacted ratings. From an audience of 5.8 million (24%) for its first outing, ratings fell to 3.1 million (12.3%) by episode five. Despite falling ratings, the Beeb announced at the Edinburgh TV festival it was commissioning Luther for a couple more two-hour specials. Luther premieres October 17.
Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz do a turn throwing a hatchback car round a racetrack in hugely popular car show Top Gear. Andy Garcia and Harry Potter star Rupert Grint also test their driving skills this season. Cruise and Cameron's much-publicised appearance came as a welcome spike in Top Gear's declining ratings. That week's episode scored 5.8 million viewers and a 22% audience share compared with a season average of 2.6 million. Top Gear remains popular in Britain, and has made stars out of presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. As to who watches the show, that seems split between those who live outside London and those who live within it. Nobody in London drives much, so it's not really watched by metropolitans. The unmasking of its mystery stunt driver has been a running news story for days. The BBC cleverly reinvented the format of a boring car review programme and turned it into a comedy series. The BBC has sold the format worldwide to territories including Australia, Russia and the US. There's a feeling though that everything's become too scripted and the show hosts too cartoonish. Season 15 begins on September 27 on BBC America.
December's BBC America highlight is the return of gonzo interviewer Louis Theroux, son of novelist Paul. BBC America is showing the next three docs in the 10-part strand he signed to make back in 2002. This time around, Theroux goes inside San Quentin prison, follows wealthy American tourists who pay top dollar to hunt big game and goes on patrol with vigilante private security in Johannesburg, South Africa. Personally, I find Theroux's faux-naif interviewing style grating. He should tithe a percentage of his BBC fee to Nick Broomfield, the docu director who pioneered his filmmaker-at-the-heart-of-the-story style in the first place.
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Search the Regional Business Library
Even in the age of the internet, books are still an incredible research resource. To help you research, start and run a business, Community Futures of Greater Trail is home to the Regional Business Library. Currently the library contains approximately 700 business specific publications. To search the library, enter a keyword to search all fields. You can also click the column title to sort columns, or the list box to group by a specific field. The later can be very useful to find all books by a specific author or publisher.


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We love healthy food, but we don't always have the time — nor the will — to prepare fresh meals and snacks for ourselves. We want to want to cook every night, but honestly, after a long day, we're more drawn to takeout than that labor-intensive bag of uncooked veggies in the fridge. We've always been intrigued by food programs that involve super-healthy meals shipped to one's doorstep, but have a long list of questions about how that works: Is the food really good? Is it actually healthy? How much more expensive is it than buying our own groceries, and is it worth it?
So, we were thrilled to read this in-depth review of The Food Program by Tracy Anderson on POPSUGAR Fitness. Get ready to embrace your inner food voyeur, because this article breaks The Food Program down meal by meal, snack by snack, with thoughts and feelings about the quality and taste of each. We were definitely surprised at how delicious it all looks. From snacks like pomegranate yogurt with pumpkin seeds to meals that include miso-ponzu-glazed tuna steak with asparagus, green tea kelp noodle, and yellow peppers — you can bet we're drooling. And, at an alleged average of 1150 to 1400 calories per day, you could do a lot worse.
The only part of The Food Program that makes us hesitate is, of course, the price. At around $50 a day, it's certainly not cheap eats. But, then again, it appears that you get what you pay for: gourmet, tasty, healthy meals with no effort involved. Check out the article and let us know what you think. Worth it, or no? (POPSUGAR Fitness.)


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If you are considering a holiday in the fantastic city of Milan in Italy, why not think about car rental. If you rent a car at Milan airport you will not have to stress about public transport and you will get to your hotel much more easily and quickly. You will also get to enjoy more of the city and this part of Italy. Sixt have offices at Milan airport, where you can rent a car. A vehicle can either be arranged at the airport upon arrival, or at the company's website before you leave home.
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Milan is one of the most popular destinations in the world. It has one of the most famous fashion streets in the world and excellent nightlife and attractions. The city has beautiful architecture to and the Milan Exhibition Centre is a must see for anyone interested in art and culture. If you rent a city car you will be able to get around the city and enjoy everything it has to offer. There are also many attractions outside of the city, set amid stunning Italian countryside. If you rent a larger car you can enjoy a road trip and its beautiful towns and villages. The Alps and stunning beaches are both just an hour away from the city by car. So why not hire a cheap car with Sixt for your holiday?
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You will receive your rental car at the SIXT branch, which is located at the arrival hall of the airport at the rental cars area (at the end on the right).
How to reach parking P3: Go out of the airport, go right, cross the street and pass under the bridge where ""Milano Parking"" is written. After the bridge turn left and you will see in front of you P3, our cars are located at the terrace (first floor) and ground level. How to reach parking P5: If you leave our office take left and walk until the end of the building, where you will see an entrance and the sign P5. Go straight, take first right and then left following the sign P5. Outside the building go forward on the pedestrian cross until you reach a street, cross the street and as you look right you will see the parking area. Enter the parking and on the same level, to the left side you will see the SIXT vehicles (look for the orange parking numbers).
From the center of Milan, follow Corso Ventidue Marzo and go straight. The street name will change into Viale Corsica first and then Viale Forlanini and at the end you will find the airport. If you are travelling on A51, take exit 6 towards Aeroporto di Linate and go straight on in Viale Forlanini until you reach the airport.
To reach the airport from Piazza Duomo take Bus 73, the last stop will be the airport (approx 40 minutes).
Follow directions to arrivals and after you passed the arrival terminal you will see a big green indicator on a bridge for "Milano Parking". After you pass under the bridge take the 3rd exit of the roundabout and follow for P3 "Car Hire", pass under P3, we are located outside on the back of the parking, behind the building, ground level. Leave the SIXT vehicle on one of SIXT spots and drop the key into the key box located at the SIXT check in cabin or inside the airport at the SIXT branch.
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Pick-up out of opening hours is possible for an additional charge. This service is bookable on request. Please provide your address and credit card details, e-mail address, flight and mobile number.Out of hour return possible.
Please park the SIXT vehicle on one of our designated parking lots in the parking garage P3 and deposit the key in our keybox at the SIXT counter next to the entrance door.


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Kenya– Here We Come!
This Friday, October 16th, Dr. Chad and I will heading to Kenya to support the mission relationship that Grace Church has established there. Our group includes Dr. Aaron Burleson, a dental colleague of ours, several physicians/healthcare providers from Greenville and Gaffney, and church staff. We will be there for a week extracting teeth and supporting our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Our office will be open next week Monday through Thursday but a few days we will close a bit early. Our staff will on hand to help you and Dr. GW Allen will be in the office as well. We return on Monday, October 26th.
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Newspaper, Santa Cruz Mountain Bulletin, "Annual Children's Christmas Tree Trimming", Boulder Creek CA, Volume 3, Issue 12, page 3, author
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I loved writing this article. I am very involved with the museum and have attended as many of their events as I can, this event by far is my favorite. The image in the paper is not mine, but the image below is. The doll pictured below was made by 4 year old Boulder Creek resident Taylor Kievlan.
Sunday December 7th the San Lorenzo Valley Museum had their 13th annual Children's Christmas Tree Trimming. This is the museum's longest running event and as usual was a huge success. Over 40 families participated this year in getting ready for Christmas the old fashioned way by decorating cookies, making ornaments, and arranging greenery. This may be a children's event but don't think the parents weren't involved as well; I saw just as many parents creating decorations as I did children.
There was a wide range of choices of activities and for a $5 donation you could do as many of them as you wanted. The skill levels involved also varied a great deal, but none of the activities were too hard for children, as the picture attached shows. The lovely lady you see there was made by Taylor Kievlan of Boulder Creek who is 4 years old. This activity starts off with two twigs tied together with a head already attached. You then choose from dried and fresh plant materials, tie it with raffia, which you also had a few colors to choose from, and with hot glue, assistance provided if needed, you create until you are happy with the final product. There are even 3 example dolls to help you along. This was the Kievlan family's first time and her grandmother could not be more proud of Taylor's creation. Taylor's mother says she is going to display it year round, not just at Christmas. I saw several very well done versions of this activity by a wide range of ages. I heard others say how their kids look forward to opening the box that has the ornaments they have made from years past.
There were many more choices of activities. You could make a wreath or candy cane out of beads and pipe cleaners. If that isn't for you, maybe making a Santa's sled or a train out of candy is, this activity was a big hit with kids. If getting some candy hasn't satisfied your sweet tooth you can decorate sugar or gingerbread cookies. If you wanted something more challenging you could make a corn husk doll and with a bit of pipe cleaner the doll quickly becomes an angel. For a hanging doll you could do the activity pictured. Finally for those of you who want to bring some greenery indoors you could make a hanging arrangement or a center piece out of fresh greenery, bells, and ribbon. There also was a decorated tree at the back of the museum near the original entrance to the Church. Next to that was hot cider and an arrangement of sweets for all to enjoy. There really was something for everyone.
It takes a lot of work to put on an event like this as well as sponsors. The sponsors this year were Joe's Bar, W/A Insurance Services, and Redwood Resort. It was organized by executive director Lynda Phillips who was helped out by many volunteers. Friday night 10 AmeriCorps volunteers who put down paper to protect the floor, brought in the tables, chairs, and helped decorate for the event. The day of the event 14 volunteers, three of which were also from AmeriCorps, helped with setup, assisting everyone with the activities, and clean up. As always it was a well planned and executed event.
I have been to many activities at the museum this year and this one felt the most warm and inviting. It was like the whole community was coming together to decorate, socialize, and make this holiday time more than just about gifts, but about family and community. Now part of this could be because this was the first time you could really get outside after a week long rain storm and enjoy a bit of sunlight, I was very grateful this event was blessed with such nice weather. Our family will definitely be doing this again for many years to come, and I highly recommend it to everyone of any age.


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By: Press Release | Boston.com
Boston, Aug. 13, 2012 – Enriching Boston's alternative music scene, Boston.com will launch its new interactive, live streaming radio station at noon today, with a first song chosen by listeners.
RadioBDC, the BDC stands for Boston Dot Com, is hosted by former longtime WFNX Radio on-air personalities Henry Santoro, Julie Kramer, Adam 12 and program director Paul Driscoll, and features alternative music, exclusive musician interviews, journalists and content from The Boston Globe and Boston.com, interactive contests and much more. Listeners can tune in online on the Boston.com homepage and through iPhone, Android and Blackberry mobile applications.
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Fans are also invited to join the RadioBDC crew at a launch party at The Paradise Rock Club, headlined by Boston's own Kay Hanley, at 8 p.m. on Aug. 16. Many fans also voted for the station's first musical pick via the RadioBDC Twitter handle @RadioBDC, and on the Boston.com RadioBDC blog and RadioBDC Facebook page.
Triton Digital, a streaming audio leader that currently supports more than 5,000 stations, will provide RadioBDC's platform with state-of the-art technology.
More information on programming, live performances and events will be released throughout the fall.
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Boston.com is one of the most visited regional portals in the U.S. and is wholly owned by The New York Times Company, a leading global, multimedia news and information company with 2011 revenues of $2.3 billion, that includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, NYTimes.com, BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com, About.com and related properties. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.


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The Expectation Of Change
November 23, 2008
Driving throughout the largely liberal Los Angeles area, everything from Barack Obama bumper stickers to tee-shirts suggest what has rarely been suggested before in such a large volume: mass change –accompanied by a single date: January 20th.
Of the many emotions this provokes from me as a self-proclaimed liberal and Obama supporter, satisfaction and rejoice are overshadowed by disappointment in the form of political rhetoric and greed. To me Barack Obama is a new kind of politician — eloquent and prolific in the limelight — but as shown in his campaign, strategically and politically brilliant. He has somehow transformed and captured the majority of the United States and brought it to one voice and one meaning, hope.
But within this word, a sanctuary of hope that delivered to millions of Americans an image of the "American dream," a utopia of economic prosperity and governmental perfection, only a handful of Obama supporters see hope in the practical sense, only they see hope attached to patience.
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But I support him in the way that I have never supported one single idea or campaign in my life. He, in my humble opinion, was the best candidate running for President — carrying the necessary policies to help the United States of America prosper and thrive.
But in no way do I link the date January 20, 2009 to economic wealth and political prosper. Obama is simply a liberal politician who is in fact the right leader for this country that beckons political guidence and leadership.
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Oil Corruption, Political Rumors and Ads on Both Sides — It's All Change
September 10, 2008
As political talking points near to its grimmest stage in this election, and as breaking news of oil corruption surface along with internet and media rumors about Both Obama and Sarah Palin's faith and position, one might assume from 4 years ago that the citizens of the US are defensive. Far from it.
Record numbers have tuned into media outlets, millions more have voted for the first time in the primaries than ever before, and everyone fifteen year old to eighty is online to tell us about it. And in this time of political backlash and attack ads, the US is alive with opinions and commentary from everyone including the average citizen to Matt Yglesias.
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So what would we call this? It's change. Republican or Democrat, left or right wing, Green or Libertarian, this is change, and there is no denying it.
I think Barack Obama should be elected president, and there are people who think John McCain should be elected as well. And with fifty-five days to choose that, America's got a heck of a lot more negotiating and arguing to do. But at least we are. At least someone pointed out the youtube videos of Sarah Palin speaking at her church and Jerimiah Wright blasting the US in his, and at least Bob Salsbury made his joke.
So if there's one thing we can all agree on, its that disagreeing with each other is what will get a better president in the oval office, it is what will fix our economy and debt — it is change, no matter how you look at it.
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My last entry introduced the concept. Making it work is the hard part. One of the comments I received asked about handling business changes, politics, and a variety of other circumstances. In this entry we'll begin diving in to the differences a little more, and discuss a small portion of the politics that surround this. I'll be presenting some of this information at the upcoming TDWI conference in August-2006, and the Upcoming Teradata Partners conference in November.
First, one must understand (and agree) that technical and business metadata are to be separated from a conceptual level. Then we can begin to implement projects that tackle finding and cojoining technical metadata. There are several repositories on the market today which are capable of housing technical metadata. My personal two favorite are: MetaIntegration, and SuperGlue (Informatica Product). There is also MetaStage (IBM/Ascential), Platinum (CA), and a few others that stretch the definition.
Regarding successes in the industry, we've had quite a few successes over the years building technical metadata repository stores inside of our 90-day prototypes and larger projects. It is important to remember that technical metadata projects must be scoped just like data warehousing projects must be scoped. Both have to have attainable goals, project charters, buy-off, statement of work, etc... In fact, one of the best practices we employ is: to treat the technical metadata project as a technical metadata data warehousing project. This works quite well - now we begin to capture metadata from different tools, stitch it together and produce it for business users from the BI side of the house.
Having it wrapped via a DW project allows us to use our best practices to get the technical metadata in-place, and delivered via reporting tools as fast as possible, and as accurately as possible. Standards, guidelines, lessons learned are all a part of the on-going project. Companies that we've deployed some successes at include a large travel based company, two different branches of federal government, a manufacturing sector of a large government contractor, and a large television cable provider.
From a business perspective, managing the on-going requirements is the same as the EDW project - risk analysis, mitigation strategies, and best practice policies; the same as any other project. Technical metadata is the easy part, because just like data warehousing, the data "arrives" from a source system in standard formats, and can be retrieved and merged together as master-metadata ontology. The one thing that SARBOX is missing is the ability to count technical metadata as auditable, so by putting both in a warehouse we also begin to make the technical metadata live up to the promises of compliance.
Business metadata is a completely different story. Business metadata is extremely complex, can reside in a hundred different sources, and lives in many different types of documents. Business metadata can (and must be) standardized with regards to a master registry, something that defines the layers and trees of metadata within the business, along with the dependency chains. We have setup such registries at two large branches of the Federal Government, and have other clients considering the same. Registries are just the first step - they define the structure and dependency in a standard format, along with generic terminology (mostly data elements and business definitions, and how-used definitions) within an organization at multiple levels. This MUST be a part of an MDM initiative - if not, MDM will lose its way, and it's meaning quickly after productionalization.
The second step is usually another phase in the project, it is taking the registries, and using EII tools to locate, scan, feed, from unstructured and semi-structured data sources any kind of metadata we cannot get from the technical side of the house. We augment the registries (which are already housed within the metadata-data warehouse). Again, best practices, detailed processes, risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and user communication are key to the success of such projects. The business metadata is then "standardized" according to today's rules and logged as a snapshot (this is what we found... kind of thing). Only EII tools seem to be able to gather this kind of information automatically (once setup).
Of course there are complex tools, like Rational Suite of products which also handle Business Metadata, but they require lots of investment in time and money to get them working to your enterprise advantage. They pull requirements and business metadata from Word Documents, and so on â however today, we find it much more useful to implement EII tools that can grab both unstructured and semi-structured information and interrogate it/interpret it for metadata context. There are some EII/Data vendors that we commonly work with including: Ipedo, Informatica, Silver-Creek Systems, and IBM that help make our job easier.
Handling the politics requires governance policies (see my articles on Governance here on B-Eye-Network). My firm has a proven track record of successful implementations of Master Metadata (including both technical and business metadata). Let us help you get your effort under-way successfully.
Do you have an initiative under-way? Do you have lessons learned you would like to share? Please, comment on the blog - let's discuss it. Or send me your questions privately.
Thank-you for your time,
Daniel Linstedt
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The first wave of the study was conducted in 2011, with a second following in 2013. The research was led by Dr. Robert Pietrzak of the Clinical Neuroscience Division of the VA's National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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