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Borrowing again from a slide out of a gallery published by AOL, I wanted to alert you to something that bothers me - the new Green Tea product from Lipton. I saw a billboard for it recently that said something like "citrus + green tea antioxidants = yummy" - and I couldn't help but wonder how much corn syrup was going in along with that. Take a look at the ingredients, of course, HFCS is the second ingredient, after water:
Water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, green tea, sodium hexametaphosphate, ascorbic acid, honey, natural flavors, phosphoric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, calcium disodium edta, caramel color, tallow 5, blue1.
Then, I heard someone make the claim that there was more sugar in this product than in a can of coke - so I decided to find out for myself. I had to do a little math because, of course, Coca-Cola claims the serving size on a 12 oz. can is actually 8 oz., as if you will drink 2/3 and stop. So, there are 27g of sugar in an 8 oz. serving which would equal 36g in a full can. The Lipton Green Tea has 21g of sugar in an 8oz serving which would equal 28g in a full can, so not exactly a true claim, however, I suppose if you drank a full 20 oz. bottle (I haven't seen many cans of this stuff around) you'd be closer to the range of a coke.
In any case, I applaud Lipton for getting more green tea antioxidants out there, but I have to wonder if the HFCS cancels out the benefits. In any case, what about all these other additives? Sodium hexametaphosphate, but it carries a scary warning in the Wikipedia entry: "Some individuals may experience an allergic reaction to the ingestion of sodium hexametaphosphate that may produce mild chest pain. One case of this allergic reaction was reported to have been due to trace amounts of sodium hexametaphosphate found in bottled water." - Eeek. And then we have phosphoric acid (also found in Coke) which is commonly used to remove rust. As with the lye in Cool Whip, I say no thanks!
And the list goes on, Wikipedia also says that sodium benzoate, when combined with ascorbic acid, "may form benzene, a known carcinogen" and also cites studies that link this chemical to ADHD. Next, we have calcium disodium EDTA - more scary stuff to read here - "EDTA has been found to be both cytotoxic and weakly genotoxic in laboratory animals. Oral exposures have been noted to cause reproductive and developmental effects."
And - oh no - tallow? That normally comes from beef and was the ingredient that got McDonald's sued over saying their french fries were vegetarian. Just another sneaky ingredient - I wonder how many vegetarians out there are drinking this?
And finally, Blue #1 - "It has previously been banned in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland among others but has been certified as a safe food additive in the EU and is today unbanned in most of the countries. In the United States production exceeds 1 million pounds annually, and daily consumption is around 16 mg per person. It has the capacity for inducing an allergic reaction. It is one of the colorants that the Hyperactive Children's Support Group and the Feingold Association recommend to be eliminated from the diet of children."
I understand these chemicals are probably added in very small quantities, but I think they should be completely avoided by children, pregnant women, and other people with sicknesses and the elderly. And just in case, I stay away from them too.
There are some kudos to Lipton (Unilever), for pledging "to transform the tea industry by making it sustainable, changing the lives of the workers for the better along the way...to have all of its Lipton Yellow Label and PG Tips bags sold in Western Europe certified by 2010, and all Lipton tea bags sold globally certified by 2015."
All said, I say brew your own green tea and add your own sweetener. If you are trying to get off of soda (or other bottled/canned drinks) brewing your own tea is a great way to wean yourself off. Simply make a batch to your taste and each time reduce the amount of sweetener. Adding a squeeze of lemon helps improve the taste. You can easily move yourself to just drinking plain water or tea with this method. Eating out? Ask for 1/2 sweet & 1/2 unsweet to start. Green tea is associated with lots of health benefits to include weight loss, so don't pick up the bottle full of corn syrup. You can do it!
Up Next: What's in those yummy in-season strawberries?
Thursday, May 22, 2008
What's In That Food? Part Two: Green Tea With More Sugar and Chemicals Than You Should Care For.
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Posted by Marcie Barnes at 5:30 PM
Labels: Health: Environmental, Health: Kids', Health: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Research
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- Erma said...
I drink lots of green tea. But I get if from Botanic Choice or Puritans Pride who says that their products come from Organic sources. I never add sugar to my tea anymore. If I do use sweetner, I use stevia. As I age, I find that I need to do more to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Every year that we are on Maui I am always asking Kate to not wear panties under her dress or when we are out at night for a walk along the beach to go skinny dipping. I would say she is moderately adventurous. We have spent many days down at Little Beach in Makena on the nude beach. I honestly believe she likes going there too but always plays it off that she is doing it for me. We usually spend 2 or 3 complete days down there laying on the beach or splashing in the waves completely nude. To me there is nothing better. I get to sit next to my beautiful wife, who is naked as the day she was born, all day long on this beach. I do like to look around and wonder other people's story when I am laying there. To see a couple come down the beach and stake out their spot and then watch to see who gets naked first. There is always that excitement as some people remove their clothing in front of others from the very first time. It always brings me back to our first time and how I felt. I can never get enough of seeing my wife naked so my eye always comes back to watching her as she sits and reads a book. After the initial apprehension it becomes as natural as anything to be laying next to each other naked in public.
This year though we were not able to make the trip to Makena because we had some friends in town with us. I'm sure they would never have gone with us but it was just awkward to figure a way to say we were disappearing for the day. So we just decided to stay local with them and hang by the pool. I know I was very disappointed but I honestly believe Kate was a little bit also.
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6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 �C (0 �F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 �C (5 �F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 �C (10 �F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 �C (35 �F)
Bloom Color:
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Bloom Shape:
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Flower Fragrance:
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Bloom Time:
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Patent Information:
Patent expired
Other Details:
Stems are very thorny
Pruning Instructions:
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
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By budding
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Fayetteville, Arkansas
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Madison, Illinois
Waterville, Maine
Winchester, New Hampshire
Kingsport, Tennessee
Houston, Texas
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On Dec 28, 2016, rossbynum from Houston, TX wrote:
I personally think (though I'm in the minority) that Snowfire is better than Love in the red with white reverse category. However, be warned...Snowfire is quite possibly the most prickly rose you will ever encounter. It is absolutely covered in prickles beyond anything you've encountered with any other rose.
On May 12, 2015, BrieMiddleton from North Little Rock, AR wrote:
I bought a Snowfire last spring. I fell in love with the way the petals were colored. The first blooms that it grew were tiny, and didn't last too long. This year the first bloom appeard in mid to late April. (2015) it was beautiful. And a lot bigger than last year's. Unfortunately we had some rough rain and wind come through and knocked off all the petals. The plant itself did survive, happily. :) i water it when i see tgat the soil is a bit dry. And it doesn't have any problems. It suggested on the care tag that i put some top soil and mulch down after i plant it. I failed to do this, as most of the places i went didn't have any in stock, so i let the rose grow in the natural soil. Very pleased with this gorgeous rose. :)
On May 19, 2012, littlej1129 from Kingsport, TN wrote:
I love this rose! A friend had given it to me as a gift along with two other types of rose bushes. I am notorious for killing plants and the other two died. But the Snowfire grew! I had it for 15 yrs and some of the roses were as big as my hand. The color and size is what caught everyones attention. I had to move and my rose bush was left for my daughter to enjoy. I am now looking for another one. It is simpily a beautiful rose.
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This rose is a source of frustration for me. I have attempted to purchase it locally on three different occassions, only to find that the bushes I purchased were incorrectly labeled. I would love to find this one because it looks so beautiful in members' photos.
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Now i start kissing her first for about 20 min then lickingon her neck and breast. She get warmth too much. Then i start licking her choot. That was cleaned recently. Phudi ko dekh kar maire moonh main paani a gya.main neeche se ooper us ke phudi ko apni zuban se bhowt maza dia. Us ne mara lora pakar k jaldi apni choot me dakhil kar dia. Bus main ne jhatke lagane shooro kar diye. I feel she has fucked by any other because she is looking expert. Wo thori dair k baad chooth gye. Abb main ne apna kaam awr maze se karne laga awr jab main qareeb phonch gya to bahir nikal kar us k bare mamoon k beech main lun daal kar ragerne laga awr wahi chhoth gaya.


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It isn't exactly a match made in heaven.
Mike isn't much of an animal lover, but his sister insists every little boy needs a pet. Which is how Mike finds himself sitting in a veterinary office, trying to explain the facts of life to his six-year-old nephew while holding a dead hamster in a shoebox. It's not one of his finer moments. So of course, that's when he encounters the cute, shy and utterly lust-worthy Riley Laytham.
Riley isn't used to guys flirting with him, and he definitely didn't expect it to happen at the local vet office. In the kennels, no less, surrounded by cats and dogs and under the close scrutiny of one overly inquisitive little boy.
Their first date is a disaster. They have nothing in common, and Riley's cats seem determined to end the budding relationship before it can get started. For some reason, though, Mike is sticking around despite cat scratches, rampant allergies, and nosy siblings. Now Riley just has to decide if he can make it work with a guy who staunchly declares that he doesn't like cats.
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I was torn on what rating to give Learning to Love Cats. On the one hand, it was wonderfully humorous and had so much potential. On the other hand, relationships that go from A-to-Z in a manner of two dates freak me out. And yes, I'm talking about literature. Sex is quick. Love takes time. Relationships take time. And when a person tells you he loves you after two dates and insists you're his? Sounds desperate.
And yet, I liked both characters, what little we got to know of them. Riley was kind of sweet, but he had issues with trust and we never quite found out why. That he was untrusting came up several times, but that issue was never resolved. Mike was the more desperate of the two. I will admit I liked Mike. Especially when he was dealing with the animals. Cracked me up. His line when his nephew's hamster died to the vet receptionist made me laugh out loud. "I don't suppose you keep spare hamsters lying around?" But he did come across as desperate. And needy. I wish we at least understood why the characters became the way they were.
Overall, I did like the story, but there were so many holes in it that I can only give it 3 stars.
It's a cute tale, nephew takes the book and runs with it. Not sure if that's a positive thing or not.
We have some cute moments, the one liners, starting with the hamster.
Mike and Riley are polar opposites, one is shy one know what he wants and goes for it. One knows this is a bad idea, one doesn't care.
Problem is both have some noisy family that gets in the way of everything from start to finish. And that family includes the cats.
Mike and Riley are sweet together. this whole book is sweet, fun, full of quick lines, make you smile, say awww, and chuckle. Down side to that, I didn't find a whole lot of depth to anyone. We meet, we have sex, we get caught, we have a date, we move in. The end.


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I began working on the essay three months before it was due. The first draft was eight pages of false starts. Seriously. Many many first paragraphs, a couple stabs at an outline—and since I don't like to outline at the outset, you can see how desperate I felt.
The second draft was longhand—I was so freaked out by my inability to move forward in type that I chained myself to a table at Starbucks with a pen and paper and didn't let myself get up until I had something resembling an essay, complete with beginning, middle, end.
The third draft took its shape from the second draft, but then I kept moving things around until the fifth draft. At which point I showed it to Husband, and he moved more things around and made me pull some stuff from the first draft. Husband thought this draft six he'd helped create was pretty good.
I wasn't convinced, but I also wasn't able to see the forest for the fucking trees at that point, so I took the sixth draft to Group. And they HATED it. Really really hated it. Which, to be perfectly honest, is why I love my Group. They tore it apart, but they asked a lot of important and interesting questions that had me scribbling tons of notes for the new version. I went home convinced I had to start from scratch, and completely freaked out that I now had only thirty days in which to bring this thing to life.
I had six drafts worth of not the most useful material, but at least I'd vomited up a lot of information—so I went through those drafts, looking to see if any of the spit-up was of use. Some was, most wasn't—and in fact, in most cases, what was least useful was the prose I loved the best. That's usually the way, actually—really sparkling words on the page can be a total roadblock to creation. You fall in love with those sentences, and then you start carving everything else around them—everything else has to be twisted and pulled to service those fabulous words. What generally happens is you then have six great lines and everything else is a mangled mess. Which, honestly, is what I think had happened here. I'd fallen into my own trap.
So finally, writing an outline came in handy. Drawing on the questions Group had posed, I made a list of points that added up to something new, and started drafting new stuff from scratch. Then I hit another roadblock—for a bunch of personal reasons, I stopped being able to concentrate on my work for more that forty-five minutes to an hour each day. For a woman used to writing for four or five hours at a stretch, this was very disconcerting. How on earth was I going to finish this new draft, and revise it, and get it to Group, and revise it again, and polish it, when I could only work for an hour a day?
Answer: by working an hour a day. Baby steps are better than not trying to walk at all.
In six days, I had a seventh completely brand new draft. It even had a new title! Three days later, I had draft eight. Draft nine followed two days later, and went out to Husband and Group, having been retitled yet again (I think the total number of titles chosen and discarded over the course of this project has been somewhere around eight).
And Group liked it. They liked it! They really liked it!
Because I had to be sure no one would be offended by the use of their real names, I then sent it to the people I'd been writing about—and they liked it, too.
And you know what? I like it. Three months of hard, frightening, confusing, voice and talent-questioning work later, I kind of like this essay. I hated it for awhile, I really really did, I couldn't bear to imagine what the editors of this book were going to think of it and me and I just wanted crawl under a rock and wait for the deadlines to pass. I wanted to go back in time and un-sign that honestly pretty well-paid contract (I'm a girl whose used to taking payment in free copies, if you know what I mean). But now I kind of like it.
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Just released! Probably the most enjoyable TV show with Nelson Eddy that we've seen thus far! The date: February 16, 1954. Nelson is the featured guest, sings two times on the show and then does a lengthy, fabulous comedy/musical sketch with Bob Hope in which they sing operatic numbers (with rewritten lyrics) and smash cars! Just a wonderful, wonderful hour of classic television!
Note: If you have read the book "Sweethearts" you will remember that Jeanette appeared on Bob Hope's daily radio show for a week and Nelson made a surprise appearance during one of them…this is that show! Nelson joined Jeanette on radio to promote this TV appearance and his performance on it is relaxed, happy and demonstrates his comedic skills as well as his fabulous voice. He is just glowing and at his best.


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With wireless networks becoming increasingly more common, even small businesses like law firms are beginning to implement their own wireless networks to reap the benefits that come along with them. However, a wireless network is no small investment and often requires a hefty investment to purchase the network controllers and equipment that are needed to run an enterprise-grade wireless network. Smaller businesses often can't afford this type of investment as well as the costs of continual maintenance, and so they are turning to cloud-based networks—a cheaper alternative that provides a managed network without the normal expenses and investments associated with it.
A cloud-based network is a new type of managed network that comes with the introduction of cloud-computing and software as a service. It is a solution that allows smaller businesses, like law firms and legal offices, to have a managed, enterprise-grade wireless network without having to invest in expensive servers, equipment, and IT professionals to keep the network up and running. A cloud-based network is a service where the network servers and equipment are owned by the service provider and rented out. So those subscribing to a cloud-based network service receive all the benefits of a managed and updated wireless network without having to purchase much equipment for themselves. Aerohive is one example of a cloud-network provider. After purchasing a couple of their certified access points and booting them up, you will have a fully managed wireless network complete with cloud storage and access control. All you need to do after this is change the permissions and settings to your liking and the rest is completely managed in the cloud.
Cloud-based networks are especially useful for smaller businesses and remote deployments because it provides the benefits of having a wireless network controller and network servers without actually needing the space or the capital expenditure to purchase and install the equipment. While larger corporate structures may still want to have their own network servers and controllers for the added flexibility, smaller deployments that couldn't normally afford such a luxury benefit greatly from cloud-based networks because they require no capital expenditure and have a low cost. Aside from the cost, cloud-based networks are also managed by IT professionals and are consistently monitored to ensure that issues are resolved quickly and the system runs reliably. Important data can also be stored in the cloud and access permissions can be controlled with the network so that only certain users can access secure and confidential files. This control is useful in law firms where client files can be stored in the cloud but access is restricted to the respective client and the professionals.
Law firms and legal offices can take advantage of these cloud-based networks and the benefits they can provide to both clients and legal workers. Using the access controls built in to the network, the wireless can be set up so that different users have different permissions for what they can access. The corporate desktop computer can be given full access to the private cloud storage containing sensitive documents while the personal mobile devices of the clients can be limited to just internet access. Even further personalization can be made where specific guests and legal workers have access to specific files and cases—so they only have access to the documents that they are working on. Another benefit of having a wireless network installed is that the devices within the office stay connected even if the WAN link fails. Although there will be no connectivity to the internet in this case, the networked devices will stay connected for access to printing and data that has been stored locally. Finally, by using the cloud service, legal workers can access the cloud storage from anywhere, allowing them to pull up critical documents and work even if it isn't stored physically on the device.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
Finding joy in the little things is the best.
This last week was insane
But I loved every minute of it.
It helps that my classes this semester are rocking my world, and that by the time 80 minutes has passed, I haven't even batted an eyelash at the seemingly magnetic clock in the back of the room.
It helps that teaching kids how to swim is something I love more and more every day, and I am in fact at the pool, every single day. (Let me say, though, that I wholeheartedly look forward to the time in my life where chlorine will no longer be my natural perfume).
It also helps that this week the music department went through yet another CD recording, and it was by far the most enjoyable one to date. It reminded me how beautifully rewarding it is to put your heart and soul into something; to go from classes, to work, straight to recording for 4 hours, but still go to bed with a smile on your face. Exhaustion definitely threatened to take over mid-week, but even then, the smallest conversation, the smallest shoulder-squeeze (unplanned alliteration!) by the person standing next to you..it all just exemplified the tangible strength and love of Christ. This year was unlike years past for that reason.
Plus we just had fun. Yoga competitions...pizookies for 90, (well, 89...my now-vegan taste buds were
jealous for half a second, but then I just ate my salad) sopranos singing to the altos, tenors in (short) robes, hairy chests/legs and all...it's all these little things that come together (!!!! that is totally a choir song, completely unintended) to make something bigger than just the task we set out to do. It's incredible to see how far it has all come.
Every semester brings with it a new challenge, or a new mindset, or an evolving goal, and although my track record with Spring semesters in the past hasn't been the best, there is something about this one that is sweetening any leftover bitterness I have towards the second half of the year.
It's often in busyness that the (good) little things become the (good) big things, and its in those moments we are lead into humility and thankfulness, which is exactly where I sit tonight.
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Five Creative Invitation Ideas That You Can Opt For Your Wedding
Wedding invitations need to be special. This is the medium via which one announces to the world that he/she has found his/her soul mate. Not only a wedding invitation needs to reflect the personalities of the couple, it should also encourage all their loved ones to attend the most precious day of their lives.
The designs of wedding invitations have seen a sea change in the recent years. While the traditional 'save-the-date' cards are still chosen by the majority, offbeat designs and quirky themes have also attracted a lot of new age couples. This trend has given rise to the number of design studios in India, especially in metros like Delhi.
If you too are looking to break the monotony, as far as your wedding cards are concerned, go through the following list for some great options, which everyone on your guest list will love. Plus, they will allow you to efficiently utilize your favorite snaps from your pre-wedding shoot in Delhi.
Newspaper invitations: If you are looking to keep the quirk quotient subtle, go for a newspaper themed wedding invite. This works best in vintage black and white layout where your pre-wedding photographs and write-ups on the ceremony, reception, guest lists, directions etc. can be featured. You can also include wedding-themed fun games and a comic strip telling your love story. Don't forget to attach a pre-stamped reply card in the form of a coupon, which your guests can use.
Message-in-a-bottle invitation: Planning a beach wedding? You must opt for a message-in-a-bottle invitation. They may cost you more than the traditional options. However, since destination weddings are celebrated with a lesser number of invitees, you may not mind shelling out a bit more to complete the theme. Alternatively, you can DIY your bottle invites and save big bucks. Include a few shells and fishing net along with your invite, printed on a faint map background. Choose to personally deliver most of the invites in your city to prevent breakage and save courier cost.
Matchbox invites: They say, 'matches are made in heaven.' Then why not make an invite in a matchbox style? This is super cheap and super quirky, plus loads of fun if you can involve your partner in the chore. For the cover, choose a candid pre-wedding photograph where you two seem to be having fun. Transform it by bringing in a cartoon, movie or painting effect using Photoshop. Print other details like who, what, when, where etc. on individual cards as the size of the box. Finally, stack them together inside along with a few real match-sticks. And voila! Your super trendy wedding invite is complete.
Dangle box wedding invitation: Dangle boxes are equal to showpieces, which your loved ones would like to display. Cut out your favorite photos in the sizes of the boxes, round or square; stick the details of the wedding, printed on a matching paper at the back of each photo and string them together with a nice ribbon. Finally, attach both ends of the ribbon at the lid and the base of the box.
Chocolate wrapper wedding invitation: If you don't have enough time to craft out a wedding invite, yet want to stay away from the usual, go for chocolate wrapper wedding invites. You just need to print out the details on nice paper, with or without your photos and wrap them around a chocolate bar which you can buy at cheap rates from the wholesalers. In addition to being cheap, this invite complies with the Indian tradition of delivering good news along with a sweet.
While there is no harm is going all traditional with your wedding invites, these ideas will surely make you stand out in the crowd. Additionally, they will allow you to display your lovey-dovey pre-wedding shoot pictures to all your guests, which your Delhi wedding photographer has clicked with so much precision!


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My Volkswagen Passat does not respond to me pressing on the gas pedal. It shifts and everything, but when I push the gas pedal, the engine does not race, and the car stays idle. There are no indicator lights that appear. Is this the electronic throttle control? Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Actor Arulnithi kick started his Ashokamithran early February,2012.Directed by Karu Palaniappan. the flick is resting on a strong story line, which was given a positive nod by the hero. Now the director wants his lead man Arulnithi to go all rough and tough, canning some slick action scenes in the coming days.
Being heaped with praises over his Mouna Guru act, it's a crucial film for the young face. Mouna Guru not only got him all the needed fame but was noted for it's script and a gripping screen play by Santha Kumar. Ever since Mouna Guru happened, the actor is being approached by leading directors and producers, with Ashokamithran proving to be Arul's choice from the lot. The actor is now days hitting the gym and engaging in some robust cardio exercises for the same. He's seen packing up his six pack look, getting fully fit for the next round of shoots. There is also news, that his next will be produced by Red Gaints owner Udhayanidhi Stalin who will soon get to share the limelight as hero of OKOK. Apparently both big shots Udhayanidhi Stalin and Dhayanidhi Alagiri are cousins to the Mouna Guru hero. Hang on to Kollytalk for the latest updates on this upcoming Kollywood talent.


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Do you want to have a website that is attractive and inviting for visitors? Then this article is for you. You may learn what you need online, and from this article so read on! No matter what your experience level is, you can always learn more.
Add a link where your visitors can send you feedback. That will allow you to fix any problems that you may not otherwise notice. Negative and positive feedback are useful in improving your website.
A search function should always be included when you develop a site that is very large. On your homepage in the corner to the upper right-hand, you can add a search box which lets users search for a term on your site. FreeFind and Google both distribute a search function which you can use on your site.
Make sure that you get rid of any material that is outdated on your site. You will lose the attention and credibility of your readers if the promotional offer on your page expired months ago. Readers want to read sites that are current. Keeping old information on your site demonstrates that your site lacks attention.` Create a timeline for your updates, and clean up any old promotions or information that is not current.
Draw concept sketches of the way you want the look of your site to be. Your friends and family can comment on your sketches, give you advice on what to add or take away and help you to alter your plans.
You really should have a dedicated space set aside, where you can design websites and manage your own site. Remove distractions and set up your work station in a way that allows you to jump into work quickly, and accomplish tasks efficiently. Your tools should be easy to access, and you should organize your work space to concentrate on your design.
Most of the time, visitors will want to see the content on your page, not just the design. Remember to concentrate on simplicity and focused communication so that your site will best tell your story to your visitors. Keeping your page simple helps to speed up the time it takes to load.
It is crucial that all your links are working, and up-to-date. A good website is always designed with the user in mind, but if you have link errors, or broken links, it will drive your visitors crazy. Check every single link on your web site on a regular basis so you know they all work. Remove any broken links immediately.
Take care to differentiate your website design from others in the same genre as you. Just check your competitor's websites before you start designing your own. A website that is too similar won't stand out. You will end up being the generic version of whatever niche you are in.
To design a more attractive site, include useful meta tags per each page. Good meta tags will help search engines categorize your site properly. Not putting enough effort into their content can severely hurt your page rank and reduce your traffic.
You must look at the portfolio, and speak to the references, of any web design company you wish to work with. Some things to look for are: a record of working with well-known designers and a high standard of quality in their work. This portfolio helps you get a bit of insight into their knowledge and experience with web design.
Now that you know more about being a web designer, you can feel better about your skills in the future. Just constantly be on the lookout for new knowledge to fill your brain with, and you should be a great web designer in no time.


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Road Race Trailer (2004)
01 January 2004 14 mins
A film/video installation centered around a 'buggy race', an illegal pony and trap race organised by gypsies on a motorway. The film plays with documentary and cinematic forms to address notions of artificiality and representations of the real.
Watch the official Road Race 2004 trailer in HD below or find more Road Race videos on Vidimovie.


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You may have noticed that the prices of limes have jumped recently.
The prices are twice what they were just days before, says Mariana Oliver, owner of Marioli, 18730 Tuscany Stone near Stone Oak Parkway.
But what can you do? she asks. Lime is an essential ingredient in Mexican food. It's used in everything from spritzing on top of a tortilla soup or making a margarita.
During a recent visit to a supermarket, prices of key limes had risen to $3.98 for a two-pound bag, up from $1.98 just a few weeks ago while Persian limes were three for $1, up from five or sometimes 10 for a dollar.
One reason, according to FreshFruitPortal.com, is that more than 150 Mexican growers suspended exports to the United States to protest the U.S.'s rejection of previous fruit shipments that had been determined to have have the disease sweet orange scab.
"The groups halted shipments Dec. 13, the day that the U.S. Department of Agriculture allowed lime shipments to resume under stricter rules to ensure that the fruit does not have the disease," the article says. "César Cortés Bello, director of Mexico's lime growers and exporters council, said the group was preparing a report accusing the U.S. of violating the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement. He said that 49 containers were blocked, causing losses of 500 million Mexican Pesos (US $40.3 million).
" 'We will stop sending limes for one or two weeks, even though it will affect our farms, but if we don't, the United States will always keep us down,' he is quoted as saying."


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And that there's a website for EVERYTHING
And that there's a website for EVERYTHING
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Austrian Edgar Honetschlaeger said he decided to work with the Japanese on the project because he hoped to make the chicken label clothing essential. He said "It's something that you don't really need but everyone wants to have anyway".
Gee. I can't remember the last time I thought to myself: "I'd really love some chicken clothes this payday. Too bad I can't get them here in the states." :roll:
I guess I have to go out and get a chicken now because even though "it's something that I don't really need but I want to have it anyway".Quote:
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i think having a pet chicken would be fun, but only if i had a goose to go with it. :lol:
I can't wait until the fashion designers take part in this and start to make "racey" chicken attire. Soon, the fad will take off and everyone wants a chicken for a pet. Imagine....Paris Hilton having a chicken under her arm wearing shades, spandex, and a shirt that says "Slut".
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Several farmers have already had chicken suits with the name of their farm ordered and many advertisers have enquired about the possibility of having sponsored suits promoting everything from KFC to chicken soup.
I just have to laugh at the thought of seeing a chicken walking down the runway advertising....
I'm reminded of a particular Far Side comic strip, which showed a cow grilling hamburgers in his back yard. His neighbors (other cows) stood by in horror and the caption said: "You're sick Harold...sick, sick, sick." :lol:Quote:
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The caption says it all. A little bit of dough (well, maybe more than a little) ended up **inside** my Imperia 150. It's dried out now, and by rolling and shaking the machine vigorously I was able to get out most of the chunks. But I can still hear a couple of pieces rattling around inside, and don't want them to emerge in the middle of a batch of fettuccine.
It's evident that the manufacturer did not intend for the end-user to disassemble this machine, and reassembly would presumably be a challenge. On the other hand, there doesn't seem to be any other way to get rid of these little nuggets of moldy dough.


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This past Sunday night, our musicians offered up a very rootsy version of Gord Johnson's communion song, "Behold What You Are." Kudos to Larry Campbell (guitar and vocals), Catherine Pate (lead vocal), Rob Burton (electric guitar), Charles Garinger (bass and vocals), Jeremiah Heinrichs (percussion), Jodi Penner (vocals), Krista Wiebe (vocals), and Rachel Penner (vocals) for coming up with this great rendition. And thanks to Rob Burton, for the great photograph.
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The words to this song – "Behold what you are / Become what you receive / Take up the bread and wine / Embrace the mystery" – are themselves based in the eucharistic teachings of St Augustine:
It was by means of (this bread and wine) that the Lord Christ wished to present us with his body and blood, which he shed for our sake for the forgiveness of sins. If you receive them well, you are yourselves what you receive." (Augustine, Sermon 227)


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And here are the top 5 best new songs of September for Live 105's seminal Sunday evening radio show Soundcheck, which has been providing the Bay Area with new bands, new music and supporting the local music scene since 1999!
1. BON IVER – 33 God
Folk-rock hero and independent musician posterchild Bon Iver releases a new album about once every 4 years, so when the bearded-one dropped his third album last week – 22, A Million – it was cause for quite a celebration for indie rockers and music bloggers alike. Topping our best of Soundcheck for the month of September would be the absolutely stunning, bewitching and alluring first single "33 God," which basically finds Bon Iver deftly juxtaposing somewhere between Kanye West and Sigur Ros. Bon Iver has 3 upcoming sold-out shows at Oakland's Fox Theater this month.
2. MONDO COZMO – Shine
Judging by everything I've heard so far from new LA artist Mondo Cozmo, I think it's safe to say that he grew up listening to copious amounts of Oasis, Bob Dylan, The Verve, Primal Scream and Tom Petty. Their debut single "Shine" is a future stoner anthem and an uplifting and inspirational hymn and sing-a-long that will undoubtedly be enjoyed by campfires for years to come. Be sure to catch their SF debut on October 14 as they'll be opening up for Night Riots at Rickshaw Stop.
3. ARMORS – Genesis
One of our most reactive and requested new tunes on the Soundcheck show from last month, Orange County 3-piece Armors are poised for big things in 2017!
4. MINIATURE TIGERS – Crying in the Sunshine
As the music world continues to hold their breath for MGMT to someday deliver new music again that is on-par to their groundbreaking debut album, may I introduce you to fellow Brooklyn synthpop veterans Miniature Tigers to tide you over. Their dreamy and infectiously intoxicating new single 'Crying In The Sunshine' already has me missing summer and dance parties on the beach and I can't wait to catch them this week headlining the Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco. (10/6)
5. LO MOON – Loveless
Lo Moon are a compelling and exciting new LA collective and their brilliantly buoyant new song "Loveless" is your quintessential soundtrack for watching meteor showers in the desert or for lonely road trips on desolated highways. Lo Moon masterfully create beautifully atmospheric and ethereal shoegazy soundscapes in the vein of M83 and Slowdive.


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The Role of Strategy in a Competitive Business Environment: A Case Study of Ecobank Ghana Limited
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The financial systems in Ghana tend to evolve around the banking system. The banking sector is experiencing increased competitions in the new deregulated market. Competition in the banking sector matters for a number of reasons. Operating in the competitive banking environment is very challenging. Formulating a consistent strategy is an intricacy for many management teams, making that strategy work is even more complex. The aim of this study is to examine the role of strategy in competitive business environment. A case study research design was adopted for easy assessment of the role of strategy in a competitive environment. Ecobank Ghana Limited, the Pan African bank was adopted for the case study area. Both primary and secondary source data was used with a sample size of 320 respondents. Convenient sampling technique was used to collect data from Management of Ecobank. The study therefore found that the competitive strategies of Ecobank Ghana are effective and that the strategies have contributed to high financial performance of the bank. The impact of competitive strategies on the performance of the bank are increasing sales volume; profit efficiency, increase productivity, increase in ROE, businesses and sustainable growth increased market share, enhanced customer service and increased of customer waiver of charges. The study recommends that the bank should work hard to build and sustain its competitive advantage and be prepared for the next wave of market reforms and restructuring by applying new methods of information technology and upgrading the skills of staff and management. INTRODUCTION The financial systems in Ghana tend to evolve around the banking system. As the main financial intermediary, financial institutions such as banks ensure mobilization of savings from diverse sources and allocate the savings to more productive activities, benefiting not only investors and beneficiaries of the investments but the economy at large (Gulde 2006). An efficient banking system enables lower transaction cost and help bring together both the suppliers and borrowers of funds to transact business at minimal or no cost. Indeed, a banking system which efficiently channels financial resources to productive use is a powerful mechanism for economic growth (Levine, 1997). In order to ensure the continuous improvements, efficiency performance, and higher productivity of the banks and the banking sector, there is the need for financial sector reforms within the banking industry to regulate both banking. In line with this for instance, Bank of Ghana implemented several policies/measures over the last decades. Notable examples include: The financial liberalization and institutional reforms initiated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) (Mathieson & Roldo, 2001) and World Bank (Demirguc-Kunt 2004) which resulted into the implementation of the Economic Recovery Programme (ERP) in April 1983, with the aim of liberalizing the economy from controls in order to enhance productivity in the economy. The Financial Sector Adjustment Programme (FINSAP) in 1988, which was aimed at addressing the weaknesses in the banking industry, restructuring the public sector banks in 1989, the Universalism of the banking sector, the Increase in banking minimum paid-up capital, and the opening up the banking sector to foreign banks. These measures and policies implemented were aimed at liberalizing the banking sector to allow for competitions within the sector. The banking sector is experiencing increased competitions in the new deregulated market. Competition in the banking sector matters for a number of reasons. As in other industries, the degree of competition in the banking sector matters for the efficiency of production of financial services, the quality of financial products and the degree of innovation in the sector. In this regard banks have to recognise their competitive strategy in order to have a competitive edge and secure their position in the market (Naoum 2001). Therefore, strategy needs to play an important role in order for the banks to gain competitive advantage in the market. It is against this background that this study is being conducted on the role of strategy in a competitive business environment using Ecobank Ghana Limited as a case study. Problem Statement Since Ghana embarked on its financial sector reforms of liberalizing its domestic banking sector, the intent has See more


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Hi I need desperate an answer. I read in the books that if we want to use the getche() function then must include the conio.h header file. But the code compiled and run without including the conio.h. How is this happen??? I use visual studio 2008 but I try and other IDE'S like DevC++ or Borland C++ 5.02 or Turbo C IDE with same results.
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Youth Development - Student Nutrition Advisory Councils
Oceano Student Leaders Partner with SLO County Food Bank
4-H SNAC students practiced their nutrition, culinary and presentation skills this summer by partnering with the SLO County Food Bank to deliver nutrition education services to food bank clients.
S.N.A.C. (Student Nutrition Advisory Council) Clubs provide opportunities for youth to learn valuable healthy living, advocacy, and peer mentoring skills and to contribute to
the health of their school and neighborhood communities through "hands-on" project-based learning. 4-H S.N.A.C. Clubs are a partnership between 4-H staff, nutrition education staff, school districts, community-based organizations, families, and volunteers.
4-H S.N.A.C. Clubs have the following components:
- Staff support from UCCE nutrition educators and UC 4-H Youth Development
- Club meetings during the school day or after school
- Serving students from the same school and/or school district
- Developing an annual program plan, which includes a minimum of 6 hours of nutrition education, several 6-8 hour project opportunities, as well as presentation, leadership, and community service components.
In June 2016, one group of S.N.A.C. leaders co-wrote and starred in a school salad bar video


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Bajofondo: Pulmón (Mardulce; Surco) (at The Cedar Sept. 25)
Forro in the Dark: Lost in the Ballroom (Music Meeting 2009 Festival Highlights; Radio Netherlands Worldwide) (at The Cedar Sept. 25)
Os Mutantes: O Careca (Haih…; Anti) (at The Cedar Sept. 26)
Highlights this week_
listen for a tribute to The Lost 2 Tone Era with relatively obscure-but-worthy early-'80s UK ska from bands entirely independent of the 2Tone record label, or Chrysalis, for that matter. Manila's finest, Put3Ska contribute this week's Lollipop Of The Week. And that's just Hour 3! In hour 2, Sherwood B. Funn drops the needle on a longie from Breaking The Sound Barrier vol. 1 – Percussion and the 1st hour's oldies set is the typically spectacular mix of vocal and inSKAmental selections that Capt. 2much Freetime is known across the galaxy for… ;-)
Arabic ensemble music and more Greek music and a preview of Taj Mahal Bonnie Raitt – at the State Fair…
New music from Bill Frisell, the Dakota Combo, Reuben Wilson, Vicky Mountain, and others. Classic tunes from Charlie Parker with Jazz at the Philharmonic, Chris Conner Maynard Fergusons, Coltrane, Bill Evans, and more….
The blues, the whole blues and nothin' but…..
I'll have an Italian – yes, salt, pepper, and oil
Oscar Peterson – August 15, 1925 Montreal, Quebec
Several artists appearing at the Bloodshot Records 15th Anniversary Beer-B-Que
Ha Ha Tonka: Pendergast Machine (Novel Sounds of the Nouveau South; Bloodshot)
Waco Brothers: How Fast the Time (Freedom and Weep; Bloodshot)
Deadstring Brothers: Ain't No Hiding Love (Silver Mountain; Bloodshot)
Red Star Belgrade: Highway to Hell (Down to the Promised Land; Bloodshot)
The RSST debuts of Jamie.T (yup, folks, there's a period in his name) and Erick Hovey in the first hour, a whole slew (how much is a slew anyway? Exactly twice half a slew! — ) of stuff Sherwood's had in his collection for years but not gotten around to in Hr. 2, and Part 2 of 2 great bands that go great together and the Youngest-Ever Lollipopper-of-the-Week during the home stretch.
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Wessex FM News
A Bridport Town Councillor Says Children in Dorset Need to Learn about Climate Change to Protect the County's Future
4:08pm 5th March 2014
(Updated 9:36am 6th March 2014)
Children in Bridport have been raising worries about the environmental future of their town.
15 young people from different schools in the area, Sir John Colfox, St Mary's, Bridport, Powerstock and Symondsbury Primary schools, joined together to draw solutions for some of these issues today (Wednesday 5th March).
Wessex FM went along and spoke to the children about problems they had identified in the town which included Bridport having too many cars, residents leaving lights on and using too much water, and people taking electricity for granted after losing it during recent storms.
Suggestions to help the future included growing vegetables in Bridport, raising more animals, encouraging public transport and putting houses at risk of flooding on stilts. They also all agreed that other children their age didn't understand the dangers of climate change and that educating them would help protect the environment.
The day long event was all organised by the group - Communities Living Sustainably in Dorset- as part of National Climate Week (March 3rd - 9th), in Bridport Town hall. Rupert Lloyd from the group stated that they're hoping to hold an event with Dorchester children next.
Councillor Dave Rickard, Chairman of Bridport Town Council's Environment Committee and also Chairman of Transition Town Bridport, went along to talk to the children about what they had learnt.
Cllr Dave Rickard told Wessex FM that it was imperative more children learn about climate change to ensure Dorset's future, "If you've seen the devastation to farmland over the last weeks and months you'll realise that rural areas may be even more crucial to the survival of our planet and our country- they're providing the food."
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Good morning friends, followers and visitors.
Monday, 5 September 2016
Let It Snow.
Good morning friends, followers and visitors.
34 comments:
Stunning love the dies which you certainly display to the fullest here, great colours too Pam.xxReplyDelete
Absolutely stunning, Pam! Love everything about this card - the colors, the fantastic scene and the frame is simply genius!ReplyDelete
Your frame on this is fantastic, Pam. Sets the whole card off just perfectly. Love it. XReplyDelete
Stunning card Pam....love the frame....beautiful dies...JoolsxReplyDelete
Stunning card Pam....love the frame....beautiful dies...JoolsxReplyDelete
How pretty is the lilac and white Pam. Such a lovely scene made with some great dies.ReplyDelete
Janice x
So gorgeous Pam, xxxReplyDelete
Beautiful Christmas card Pam.ReplyDelete
Lovely dies and such beautiful colours, a fabulous combination.
Enjoy your week.
sharon :)
Every time I looked at your blog I like the creations you have made. This card also! He is beautiful with lovely colours and nice embossing. Greetings Marijke.ReplyDelete
Hi Pam. Absolutely love your beautiful card. Fabulous use of the dies and gorgeous colours. Hugs xxxReplyDelete
Hi Pam this is a stunning Christmas card I love the dies you have used in your beautiful design. Take care. Hugs JackieReplyDelete
Hi Pam,ReplyDelete
another super and stunning card yet again.
Great dies used to a very high standard as always.
Love the very fab colour choice too.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Beautiful , the dies are fabulous and love the colours really different for a Christmas card.ReplyDelete
What???? This is so amazing! I had to go look at the Snowflake Breeze. I'm sure I never would have thought to do what you did. Love that big layered flower-like snowflake, too. Oh, this is a dream!ReplyDelete
Stunning card Pam, loving the gorgeous snowflake and design.ReplyDelete
Linda xxx
Hi Pam, This card is fabulous and I love the combined snowflakes dies, so very effective, you are a genius !!ReplyDelete
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Well, you have done it again, Miss Pam! I am smitten - and want all those dies LOL I am leaving the DRU DT at the end of this month, and will miss the discount LOL Your card is pure, magical DELIGHT! Love the layering idea for the snowflake, and the gorgeous scene you've created, so that the snowflake resembles the Christmas star! Beautifully soft, and wonderfully designed. Thanks for the inspiration this evening! hugs, deReplyDelete
Your imagination & creativity just amaze me! You can take a handful of dies & turn them into something magical easier than anyone I know! This is just gorgeous! And now I have another list of dies I want! Lol!ReplyDelete
Awesome card Pam!!!ReplyDelete
Hugs, Dory
Beautiful card Pam.ReplyDelete
Such a magical Christmas card Pam. How clever!ReplyDelete
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A gorgeous card Pam.ReplyDelete
I love the shooting snowflake I like seeing unusual ideas for Christmas cards xxx
Beautiful card. Very clever use of your dies. Christine xReplyDelete
Such a lovely design, Pam. I love how your snowflakes are encased falling from the larger snowflake.ReplyDelete
Hi P AM,ReplyDelete
Stunning card.
Wow Pam what a wonderful card. I dont know how you get all your imagination goingReplyDelete
every card you make is fab. Mavis L x
This is such a delightful card. Everything about it is perfect. I especially like the snowflake. I think it would also make an interesting flower.ReplyDelete
Beautiful card, Pam. I love the dies you've used. I recently bought the channel die, but would never have thought to use it like this. Really clever idea. xxReplyDelete
Another beauty,great card,I have been MIA ...sick but ok now xReplyDelete
Love your Christmas card Pam. The snowflake breeze die is beautiful (pity it's still out of stock) and with the snowflake, creates a shooting star. XReplyDelete
Absolutely gorgeous, beautiful dies..ReplyDelete
Hugs Babs x
You certainly haven't lost the plot Pam, this is another amazing card. I especially love how you made the frame, and the shooting snowflakes are really inspired!ReplyDelete
Hello Pam, how beautiful, I love the dies and the scene, fabulous frame and colours are gorgeous, Kate xReplyDelete
This is Sooo Beautiful Pam..LozReplyDelete


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Bahia de los Angeles
Bahia de los Angeles Baja California
(This was written in 1998 and prices and things have changed. It is still a charming town on a fishing bay.)
By Dorothy Bell
Photographs are By Bill Bell
Bahia de Los Angeles is a place to kick back and relax. Located on the Sea of Cortes along the coast of Baja California this community is a great place to relax, fish, kayak or hike.
If Baja is one of North America's unspoilt jewels, then L.A. Bay is Baja's crown jewel. Spectacular mountains at your back and dozens of islands wait to be explored. This is a getaway not easy to reach but worth the journey, especially for those who value unspoiled nature more than a mint on the pillow.
Bahia de los Angeles It gives me goose bumps every time. The first glimpse of the Sea of Cortez from the road heading into Bahia de los Angeles is one of the best vistas on the Baja. The rugged mountain desert with scrubby desert and tall cirros and cardon cacti, contrast with the deep turquoise blues of the bays water and the reddish rust color of the islands and lands near the waters edge. Goosebumps because it is so beautiful and so rugged yet fragile.
The town of Bahia de los Angeles is a small town approximately 10 hours drive from the border through Tijuana down Highway One. The highway snakes through small pueblos, towns and cities as well as fields of tomatoes and other produce; and desolate deserts areas. The number one makes a sharp eastward turn approximately ½ way through a 200 mile desert towards a large bay on the Sea of Cortez.
Bahia is small. It doesn't have a grocery store larger than a 7-11 back home. Electricity is turned on and off at infrequently intervals – depending how the municipal generator is working. Municipal water is horded by families and commercial enterprises as the municipal water is only turned on once, maybe twice a week. Telephone is via a satellite as is the local internet café.
Yet even without those basic services as we know them, Bahia's charm for visitors is the portal to the Sea of Cortez and all the activities that come with frequently calm waters with abundant fish. Kayaking is popular in Bahia, every motel or RV park seems to rent them out at reasonable daily rates of $15 a day or so depending on your bargaining skills. Fishing trips can easily be arranged too – best to arrange your own group of 4 fishers and get a boat for $150 to 180 per day.
If you bring your own boat there are a few places to launch your craft – apparently a rarity in the Baja. However be warned. Winds in this area can be torturous and can whip up the waters quickly. Northerly winds as well as a strong Westerly can suddenly make the glass-like surface of the Bay turn ugly. RV's seek cover behind buildings or other structures to avoid the uneven gusts thumping at the sides of their rigs.
A town square has a large bandstand in the center and like many Mexican zocalos, faces the municipal hall. A good clean clinic is beside this zocalo with a 24 hour physician available at a nominal charge. No it doesn't have all the latest equipment, but the Doctors are on "duty years" to pay back Mexican society for their education and are fresh out of Medical school and residency. On our last visit, the doctor was raised and educated until grade 12 in San Diego. Of course he spoke perfect English and was very helpful with any questions we had – either medical or of the area.
The local museum is a must both inside and out. The garden is of regional design and names all those cacti and plants you were curious about on your drive in. The museum itself is alive with local history and is a testament to the proud founding families that built this community.
There are no nightclubs in Bahia. This is not Mazatlan, Cabo or Cancun. It is a fishing village where the lights all go out at 11pm. Occasionally there will be a municipal dance or party held at the tennis court behind "Isla" a local neighborhood corner store and satellite internet café. There seems to be more people outside the event – unwilling to pay the cover charge to enter the event. There are a few low-key restaurants and bars.
The two hotel anchors in the area, Villa Vita and Guillermo's, both offer restaurants, bars, rooms and RV spaces in town. The camping is basic. Often the services don't work and in the case of Guillermo's, the view is obstructed by permanent RV cabanas that dominate the waters edge. Dry camping is available in front of the motel rooms – and provides a view and access to water and the restaurant. Camping favorites though are out of town to either the north or the south along dirt/sand roads in various states of repair.
To the North is an old government site with only the sewer holes intact. It is associated with the turtle study/rescue effort and camping is by donation – $2 per night. Can't beat the price for a spot right on the water. Daggett's is the most popular spot in the area with 6 large shade palapas at each camping site on the Bay for $4 per person. There is no water or electricity but a dump station is available. A decent restaurant is open in the "season" from late October to March. There are rooms from $15 with hot showers and good beds. Kayak rentals are available.
There are a few corner stores where you can purchase supplies including frozen meats and fish but best to bring what you need down with you as the electricity at the best of times can be uncertain. Fresh fish can be purchased from fishermen coming back in the afternoons. This can be at different times due to tides which even with the boat launches can make it difficult to pull the boats out of the water.
Bottled water is sold everywhere and many places now have water purifiers in their stores where you fill up your own container. Bahia de los Angeles is the place for tranquil days and authentic traditional village life. It isn't glamorous or flashy and holds a particular charm that is mixed with healthy doses of substance and resilience.
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The vast majority of organizations today, use some version of a management hierarchy to organize work and collaboration. Over the last 10 to 15 years it has become increasingly apparent, that this way of organizing also has severe shortcomings. Especially when it comes to organizational alignment, cross-functional collaboration, innovation, employee engagement and adaptability, organizations based on management hierarchies are struggling increasingly.
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Urbana IL (SPX) Jan 24, 2017
Trees may be easy to spot on the plains of Africa but they are often overlooked as a source of income for farmers. A University of Illinois study shows trees on farms may help reduce rural poverty and maintain biodiversity.
"Trees on farms in Africa often fall through the cracks - they're not forests and they're not agriculture," says U of I's Daniel Miller, who studies environmental politics and policy. "In our study, we found about one third of all rural farmers across five study countries have and grow trees on their farms. Among those farmers, trees on farms contribute 17 percent to their annual household income, so they're very important for generating economic benefits for households."
Miller's study used satellite images showing forest cover and nationally representative household-level data gathered from in-person interviews in Ethiopia, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda.
One thing he learned is that there are more trees on agricultural lands than expected - about a third to more than half of the rural households report having on-farm trees. Fruit trees and cash crop trees such as coffee trees were the two most popular types of trees. Tree for timber and fuel were only reported by 5 percent of the households.
Ecologically, trees could act as biodiversity corridors, Miller says. "One of the findings is that trees on farms are more prevalent near forests. They can provide wildlife or bird habitat linking different forested or natural areas, while at the same time providing income potential to poor farmers. They promise a potential win-win for conservation and development.
"Overall, the results suggest that trees on farms should be given more attention in agriculture, food security and poverty-related policy debates in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly as the need to tackle climate change becomes more urgent," Miller says.
Trees can play an important role in both climate change adaptation and mitigation.
"Climate smart agriculture is a new buzzword," Miller says. "The World Bank has committed to making their agricultural investments climate smart by 2019. Trees are climate smart because they aren't as fragile as agricultural crops are to extreme shifts in climate. Oftentimes, trees can continue to produce when you might have a crop failure due to a drought. So, trees may provide a food source like mangoes or other fruit in times of difficulty."
Trees on farms can also help mitigate some of the negative effects of climate change.
"Trees sequester carbon through photosynthesis, so by not clearing them, you're not releasing the carbon into the atmosphere," Miller says. Because Miller looks at data from several angles, including the political implications, he is particularly excited about the national scale of the study. For policy makers, information presented at this scale - as done in this study - is especially useful in showing how trees benefit the five countries.
"One of the major findings from this work is that national-level differences explained a lot of the variation in whether people adopt or don't adopt trees on their farms," Miller says.
"Particularly in Francophone countries, which I personally know better, central governments have historically claimed any tree as being the domain of forestry, which may shape farmer willingness to grow and use trees. For example, for a long time in Niger, farmers were wary of having trees on their farms because the central government had a legal right to come on their land and claim the trees as their own. It's a legacy of colonial law in those countries.
"More recently, the law in Niger changed to allow greater farmer control of trees. This change is a big reason for the exceptional re-greening that has happened across a large band of Niger," Miller says.
"That's an extreme case, but it illustrates how national-level policies can affect farmer decision-making. Tanzania, with its record of community forest management, provides a contrasting case."
The research paper, "Prevalence, Economic Contribution, and Determinants of Trees on Farms across Sub-Saharan Africa," is published in Forest Policy and Economics and is written by Daniel Charles Miller; Juan Carlos Munoz-Mora, and Luc Christiaensen.
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