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We drink bottled water here in Alex and what we have been doing is buying two 6-liter bottles each time we purchase and that will usually last us for about 7 days, depending on how much we are drinking. For the last 4 or 5 days we have not been able to get our normal brand of water, we like the Baraka brand. All the stores in the neighborhood have been out and at first they were telling Ahmed they would have it later that evening or the next day.
Well today Ahmed comes in and says the water plant that the Baraka water comes from has closed down and there will be no more water from them! Well, there are other companies but the store owner told Ahmed they are unreliable in their delivery. We were able to find some 1.5 L bottles of Nestle water for the past 3 days and that has been holding us over but out of a little nervousness we have not been drinking as much as we normally would.
When Ahmed came home with the news about the plant closing I looked it up online and sure enough the plant is closed. They had a fire and the plant was destroyed and had to close. Insha'Allah, this won't affect us in the longterm and we will be able to find bottled water in the neighborhood without problems in the coming days and weeks.
We had to go to Vodafone, our mobile phone carrier, to put internet time on my phone and we decided to walk home for some exercise. On the way home we walked by a small store and saw they had several bottles of our favorite brand of water, Baraka. We stopped in and picked up 2 bottles because that was all we could carry home. So now we have four 6-liter bottles of water and that should hold us until more water is delivered to the stores in our area.


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President Trump inspired a journalist to explain why
2017 has been full of the president's unhinged rants on any manner of things, from his political opponents to the media, from Saturday Night Live to the NFL. He's railed against just about everything, and recently he set his sights on the United States Post Office.
One writer for the Washington Post was not having it.
Paul Waldman is a blogger for the Washington Post, as well as a columnist for The Week and a senior writer for American Prospect, and it seems like he had this particular Twitter rant in the holster for a while, before President Trump came along and gave him the perfect opportunity to unleash it.
On Friday morning, the President criticized the post office for not charging Amazon and the like more for package delivery:
Why is the United States Post Office, which is losing many billions of dollars a year, while charging Amazon and others so little to deliver their packages, making Amazon richer and the Post Office dumber and poorer? Should be charging MUCH MORE!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 29, 2017
A few hours later, Waldman sprang into action, first announcing his intentions:
I'd like to thank the president for giving me the opportunity to go on a little rant reminding everyone that the US Postal Service is a fricking marvel, and people's complaints about it are largely bogus. Strap in… /1
— Paul Waldman (@paulwaldman1) December 29, 2017
Then he explained, in basic terms, what makes the post office so special:
They will come to your house, take a letter you wrote, transport it thousands of miles over land and air and water if necessary, and deliver it to the door of your recipient, in just a few days. /2— Paul Waldman (@paulwaldman1) December 29, 2017
And how much do they charge for this amazing service? Fifty dollars? A hundred dollars? Nope. Forty-nine goddamn cents. /3— Paul Waldman (@paulwaldman1) December 29, 2017
He's not wrong. We all complain when stamps get more expensive, but they're still cheap AF, all things considered. Some of those things to consider? The sheer volume the USPS handles every day.
They do it 500 million times a day (not counting Sundays and holidays). They handle just under half of all the mail in the world. And unlike UPS or FedEx who get to choose their customers, the USPS is required by law to deliver to every American, no matter how far-flung. /4— Paul Waldman (@paulwaldman1) December 29, 2017
They have no choice but to maintain offices all across the country. As a service to the citizens. Even when those offices don't make money. Because, as a government agency, it's the law.
They have to maintain post offices where they aren't profitable (over 30,000 of them), and they have to prepay retiree health and pension costs, which no private company or gov't agency has to do, because Congress mandates it. /5— Paul Waldman (@paulwaldman1) December 29, 2017
This one might be my favorite:
So yeah, the postal service loses money. But it also provides an invaluable service to every American. Nobody asks why the Defense Department isn't turning a profit. /6— Paul Waldman (@paulwaldman1) December 29, 2017
"Nobody asks why the Defense Department isn't turning a profit." BOOM.
Waldman doesn't shy away from the typical complaints either, but tries to put them into perspective, mostly by reminding us that people are dumb.
"I had to wait on line for 20 minutes to mail a package!" you whine. Yeah, it happens. But every time I've had to wait on line at the PO, it was because of the CUSTOMERS. /7— Paul Waldman (@paulwaldman1) December 29, 2017
"Oh, I can't just mail this blanket to my mom? I actually need to put it in a box? And I need the correct address? And I can't just give you this jar of pennies as payment, without counting them?" People are idiots. /8— Paul Waldman (@paulwaldman1) December 29, 2017
Where is the lie?
The writer wraps up his Twitter rant by reminding us, and, perhaps the president himself (I'm sure he'll apologize soon), about the important parts.
The post office isn't perfect; neither is any government agency or private company. But they do a pretty incredible job, for which they charge you next to nothing. Appreciate it. /end— Paul Waldman (@paulwaldman1) December 29, 2017
Everybody hates the post office. It's a hassle, it's inefficient, etc. But Waldman is right. The USPS performs a thankless job and it's going broke doing it. Yet it keeps trudging on, through sleet and snow and all that other annoying stuff.
It's pretty clear we take it for granted, and so does our president. But Waldman's rant is a good reminder that for all its faults, the United States Postal Service is pretty remarkable, both in what it attempts to do and how well it accomplishes such an insurmountable task.
It's about time someone gave them a little credit, and based on the reception his Twitter rant got, Waldman isn't alone. Nearly 8,000 people have retweeted the thread, and over 18,000 have liked it!
It took nearly all of 2017, but I guess we finally have something to thank the president for.

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Mae Cleek, 99, of Greeley died Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado inpatient unit, Greeley.
She was born May 31, 1905, in Clinton, Mo., to Henry and Ursula (Elliott) Trenary.
On Sept. 30, 1923, she married William Edgar Cleek in Clinton. He died in 1957.
Mrs. Cleek moved to the Eaton-Greeley area in the 1970s. She was a resident of the Benjamin Square Complex in Eaton until 1997, when she moved to Centennial Health Care Center in Greeley.
Mrs. Cleek worked as a cook at nursing homes and restaurants. She enjoyed cooking, baking, flower gardening, needlework and spoiling her grandchildren.
Survivors are a son, Jim Cleek and wife Cynthia Withrow of Golden; a son-in law, Orlen Baker of Greeley; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A daughter, Juanita Jeanette Baker; an infant son; and four brothers, Elbert, Emery, Everett and Burton Trenary, are deceased.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hillside Baptist Church, 2436 9th Ave., Greeley. Interment will be in the Evans Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 3-7 p.m. Monday at the Adamson Memorial West Chapel, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Centennial Health Care Center Residents Fund, 1637 29th Ave. Place, Greeley, CO 80631.
Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home in Loveland is in charge of arrangements.
Albert J. "Al" Gerk, 81, of Sterling died Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado inpatient unit, Greeley.
He was born Aug. 16, 1923, in Iliff to John and Katherine (Dillie) Gerk.
On May 9, 1949, he married Pauline Mildenberger in Sterling. She died March 22, 1999.
Mr. Gerk lived in the Iliff-Sterling area all his life. He worked for 50 years as a self-employed auto body and paint specialist. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church for 60 years. He served in the Army during World War II and Korea.
An avid gardener, Mr. Gerk enjoyed sharing vegetables with family and friends. He spent a lot of his time fishing with family and friends, especially John and Lois Mari.
Survivors are two daughters, Patricia Kotser and Barbara Warden both of Littleton; two brothers, John Gerk Jr. of Richmond, Calif., and Raymond Gerk of Sterling; four sisters, Mary Kaiser of Commerce City, Ann Ertle of Sterling, Josephine Kreitzer of Chico, Calif., and Betty Klug of Evans and Gig Harbor, Wash.; and three grandchildren, Jason Warden of Littleton, Shandi Gerk and Grant Gerk, both of Douglas, Wyo. Both grandsons, Jason and Grant, are serving in the Army. Also surviving are three stepbrothers, John, George and Joe Klug, and a stepsister, Rosie Bellendir.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ronald Gerk; a brother, Edward Gerk; and two sisters, Pauline Lauer and Dolores "Patch" Klug.
Memorial services to celebrate Al's life will be at 11 a.m. Jan. 8 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Sterling. A luncheon will follow at Hagus Hall in Sterling. A rosary will be said before the Mass.
Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Ave., Evans, CO 80620.
Amanda Goetz Huber, 93, of Greeley died Tuesday, Dec. 28, at the Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado inpatient unit, Greeley.
She was born Nov. 19, 1911, in the Red Butte area of Oliver County, N.D., to Ernest and Otillia (Fischer) Rahn.
On Dec. 15, 1936, she married Herbert G. Goetz in Hazen, N.D. He died Jan. 11, 1954.
On July 24, 1959, she married Elthor Huber in Hazen. He died Dec. 25, 1986.
Mrs. Huber attended country school through the eighth grade. In her younger years, she operated a business with her husband in Stanton, N.D., until later moving to Hazen.
After her second marriage, she lived in Stanley and in Wadena, Minn., for 32 years before moving to Greeley in 1997.
Mrs. Huber was active in the Lutheran church throughout her life. She was an excellent cook and a meticulous housekeeper. She enjoyed family, appreciated her friends and had a lively sense of humor.
Survivors are a daughter, Donna Beeson and husband Larry of Highlands Ranch; a son, the Rev. Milbern Goetz and wife Kathryn of Greeley; two sisters, Ida Krause of Portland, Ore., and Irma Wittenberg Borth of Bismarck, N.D.; three grandchildren, Todd Beeson of Los Angeles, Brett Beeson of Burgos, Spain, and Suzanne McMahon of Sterling; three stepdaughters, Carol Maas and Bonnie Schlecht and husband Emil, all of Wadena, and Gloria Green and husband Mike of Madison, Wis.; eight stepgrandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Her parents, two sisters, Alma Rahn and Pauline Krause, and a brother, Alfred Rahn, are deceased.
Services were Thursday at the Elsa Borgmann Chapel at Bonell Good Samaritan Center, 708 22nd St., Greeley. Cremation. Inurnment will be at a later date in Hazen.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Will Rothman Family Chaplaincy at North Colorado Medical Center, 1801 16th St., Greeley, CO 80631. An obituary and guest book are at http://www.allnutt.com.
Allnutt Funeral Service Macy Chapel in Greeley was in charge of arrangements.


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Things have gotten a little hectic on my end as I'm approaching my final exam of the semester, amongst other things, so it'll be a little while before my next regularly irregular lolita post. But we've been keeping up with meal prepping so I thought I'd quickly share our newest set of meals.
My individual meal photos turned out pretty dodge, but in the picture above there's two sets of meals. The first is kangaroo mince with spinach served with baked carrots and potatoes, corn and broccoli and towards the back is salmon with baked carrots and potatoes, sautéed spinach and with corn or beans.
In this lot first there is salmon with spinach, corn and broccoli and then kangaroo with beans and cauliflower, both with rice on the side.
And by some fluke of nature we even had leftovers, so these four bowls feature rice, kangaroo mince and a little each of bro coli, cauliflower and beans.
This week's cooking only took about two and a half hours, which was great. We're really getting into the swing of meal prepping. Do you meal prep, or know any bloggers who do? I'm always on the look-out for more recipes to try.
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What type of containers are those? I really like how they look all together, and would like to try this myself.ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm not sure if they have a proper name, but most of them are just plastic take-out containers... we bought a set of 20 from the supermarket. They're great as well because they stack perfectly in our fridge! As for the ceramic ones again I'm not sure, my boyfriends mum gave them to us. Sorry I can't be more helpful!Delete
Do give it a go, meal prepping has been so good. It's great to know you've always got healthy, balanced meals ready to go ^__^
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I couldn't sleep last night, so I started going up and down the radio dial, looking for something that might put me to sleep. A conservative talker raged about the need for inner city youth to obey the police. His point was simple: No matter what the circumstance, we must respect the police.
Conservative leaders in Michigan must listen to other right wing radio talkers. According to Laura Clawson in Daily Kos, police and firefighters in Detroit are not getting respect from the conservative governor Rick Snyder and his "Emergency Manager" Kevyn Orr. Neither group is eligible for Social Security, and the city's bankruptcy will make their pensions next to worthless. Unlike pensions in the private sector there is no Federal system to backstop failed public pension funds. Brave cops and firefighters who put their lives on the line to keep the people safe now face a very insecure retirement.
Even if public safety officers in Detroit received full pensions, they would only average $30,000, much less than peers in cities of a similar size. How can people who say they respect the police (and I assume firefighters) treat them so poorly? Clawson puts it best in the last words of her article: "They kept their promises to the city of Detroit. It must keep its promises to them." Amen.


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As has long been our tradition, on Mother's Day, May 13th, we celebrated our graduation day – this time for the class of 2018! The lovely ceremony in our theatre was genially hosted by emcees Tyra Temple-Smith and Devon Snell.
Have a look at some of the photos from graduation day! Photos by Yiming Cai.
Brooke Lewis, the class valedictorian, gave a very gracious and moving address at the ceremony. Read an excerpt of her speech below:
"I would like to thank you all for being here to celebrate this milestone with us today. Our journey over the last three years has included every emotion possible, and sometimes all in one day. It has been a challenge for every single one of us, but for the lessons we have learnt, the knowledge we have gained, and the friendships we have built – we would do it all again. We all came to this school for different reasons, we all had different goals to achieve, but through countless hours of hard work and dedication to our passion for dance we have all achieved the same goal today, and any expectations we may have had, I can say with confidence, we have more than surpassed.
When I think about our class the first thing that comes to mind is our great diversity. Between us, we speak four different languages and come from 11 individual places around the world. Having an international class comes with many perks: we have all found a love for Japanese candy, attempted to improve our best French and British accents, and tirelessly questioned Mario about our thoughts of him being a secret Chinese Prince. Our interest in each other's worlds and our openness to share has led to some thought provoking conversations and debates, with opinions being shaped from varied cultural influences – building bridges between any boundaries we may have had.
Regardless of where we are from, we all came with a shared love for this art form, and with a fierce drive; it is through this that we have become such a closely knit class. Within our little family we show trust, love, and support, and this is what makes us still able to shine our brightest, not only together but as individuals. Being here today proves how much we truly love what we do, and there are not very many people in the world who can say the same about their profession. Merce Cunningham said, "You have to love dancing to stick to it. It gives you nothing back … nothing but that single fleeting moment when you feel alive." Lucky for us, we have had many fleeting moments in this very theatre and on this very stage; moments that we have had the immense pleasure of sharing with each other and many of you here today.
Our beloved Martha Graham also said, "There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only of you in all of time, this expression is unique." As we very quickly have approached our release into the world, I am reminded that I have the opportunity to show my unique expression, to show my unique relationship with dance, in whatever way that may be. And to also remember that our world is not so big after all, and the dance world is even smaller. The bonds that have been formed here will stretch and bend to all corners of the globe, but what will hold us together is our time spent here. As we say our final goodbyes and close this one chapter of our lives, I leave you with this from Fred Astaire: "Do it big, do it right, and do it with style."


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Actually, the starting point is the Metro stop. You can easily be in the countryside in a matter of minutes using these routes.
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I finally decoded the Owings Mills suburb of Baltimore. What a nightmare, but it's done now. #biking #carfree pt. 2
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May 13 – Meeting Summary
The May 13th meeting of the Michigan Wellness Council in collaboration with West Michigan Wellness Coalition featured two presentations on implementing mindfulness and resiliency in the workplace by Carol Hendershot of Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness and Bill Baun of MD Anderson Center.
- For the meeting slides and other helpful links from Carol Hendershot: link (Mindfulness in the Workplace); Mindfulness and the Brain, Mindfulness Corporate Resource.
- For meeting slides from Bill Baun, follow this link (Resiliency in the Workplace).
March 11 – Meeting Summary
The March 11th meeting of the Michigan Wellness Council featured two presentations on the elements of creating and maintaining a successful wellness program by Kandi Lannen, Director of Wellness Services at Priority Health and Lindsey DesArmo, Health and Wellness Specialist at Grand Valley State University.
January 14th Meeting Summary
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November 12 Meeting Summary
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Polling Shows American People Eager to Hear Pope's Message on Economic Issues
Unhappy with ethics of economic decisions, people seek moral direction from the pope
NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 6 /Christian Newswire/ -- On the eve of the release of Pope Benedict XVI's new encyclical letter on the economy and globalization, the American people are hungry for his message according to Knights of Columbus - Marist College poll data.
The polling shows that 70% of Americans want to hear the pope talk about world hunger and poverty, 57% want to hear his message on the short- sightedness of greed, and 55% want to hear what he has to say on how Americans can build a society where spiritual values play an important role.
In addition, the poll found that 59% of Americans have a very favorable or favorable view of the pope, only 20% have an unfavorable or very unfavorable view.
"In the area of business, many in our country have fallen ethically ill. The American people know this. Polling shows this," said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. "It is thus no wonder that this survey clearly indicates that the American people are eager to hear from Pope Benedict XVI on key moral issues with economic implications: the shortsightedness of greed and the need to build of a just society. Without attention to these two issues, which the pope will address in his encyclical letter, no technical solution will be able to solve the underlying moral problem that we face in trying to recover from this economic crisis. The American people are looking for a moral compass, and they know that Pope Benedict XVI has one."
The poll of 2078 Americans was conducted the last week of March. It has a margin of error of +/-2.5%.
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Who's is in charge of the borough's parking places?
13 December, 2019
• FOLLOWING Meg Howarth's letter (This parking policy is quite absurd, December 6) regarding the potential rethink of council policy on roamer parking, and the fact that no data on roamer parking is kept, it seems that while they are at it, a review of the data management of all parking places might be in order.
Following a Freedom of Information inquiry regarding how many parking places there are in Islington (on-street and on-estate) since 2015, some information was forthcoming and some mysteriously not.
Estate parking figures show an overall increase of 11 spaces since 2015, with a year-to-date 2019 number of 5,939. So this is going in the wrong direction; but at least the data is available on which to make decisions.
However, the figure for year-to-date 2019 on-street parking places is 6,899 with no figures available for previous years. It would cost apparently nearly £4,500 and 178 hours to gather the data going back to 2015.
If the management of parking is outsourced, then the SLA service level agreement should include proper record-keeping. If it isn't outsourced, then the council should be able to provide these figures itself.
Either way, to hide behind the cost of gathering information which should be easily available is unacceptable.
I fully understand that council funds have been cut but that's a poor excuse for the lack of transparency regarding parking spaces in the borough.
Who is in charge of the 12,838 (if this figure can be believed) parking places at Islington Council? Anyone?


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Hagerty Organizes Fundraisers to Benefit Louisiana Flooding Victims
Stand Together in the Face of Devastation
It is in times like these, when images of a community torn apart by a natural disaster are shared across the world, that we are reminded how important it is to stand together in the face of such devastation.
Knowing firsthand how enormous of a recovery with which Louisiana is faced, Hagerty has put together a food drive and fundraiser to contribute to the communities of Southeastern Louisiana. Hagerty employees in the Evanston office have reached out to the community, and as a result are kicking off a weeklong food drive, beginning with a Potbelly Sandwich Shop fundraising event here in Evanston from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31.
Potbelly will donate 25% of the profits made during the time to the flood recovery efforts, and Steve Hagerty, our founder and president, will match that donation as well as any donations made at the door. All proceeds will be given directly to Disaster Aid USA, an aid agency currently on the ground in Louisiana supporting recovery efforts.
But efforts will not end there. For seven days following, Rotary International and Inclusion Solutions will provide central locations for people to bring their canned goods. Sponsored by the Evanston-Lighthouse chapter of the Rotary Club, any goods collected will benefit the Evanston Corps Community Center of Salvation Army to support the needs of this community. Additionally, Hagerty Consulting and Hoopla Communications will partner to donate $1 to the Baton Rouge Food Bank for each can donated.
The Baton Rouge Food Bank was directly impacted by the flooding and lost a devastating amount of supplies in the disaster. In spite of that, they continue to support the community's recovery. We are hopeful that the funds that we contribute will go a long way towards feeding hungry mouths, as the Food Bank is able to provide four meals for every dollar donated. Drop off locations include:
- Lobby of Rotary International – 1560 Sherman Ave, Evanston
- Inclusion Solutions (west side palette drop of Evanston WestEnd) – 2000 Greenleaf Street, Evanston
The food drive will end on September 7, when the Hagerty staff will collect the goods and give them to our neighbors in need at the Evanston Corps Community Center.
During this week and beyond, our thoughts will be with our friends in the impacted areas of Louisiana. If you are in the area, please come out to join us at our Potbelly fundraiser and for the food drive. If you aren't, then we encourage you to donate online to Disaster Aid USA anyway. Everything helps during disaster recovery, and we here at Hagerty want to support Louisiana in every way possible.
To get further involved with the Louisiana flooding relief efforts during this time, please contact our office at 847-492-8454 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Beautiful Life Quotes In Urdu
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WOD posts
The history/mindset behind my WOD posts
WOD = Workout Of the Day
I get asked quite often if I actually perform the WODs I post. The answer is, "yes."' Actually, it's more like, "heck yeah!"
I used to be a Power-Lifter. I was actually pretty good, but 300-500lbs squats and deadlifts for repetitions, week after week, was quite taxing on my body and joints. After several years, I found I was more tired and fatigued than refreshed and energetic after my workouts.
That's when I turned to Crossfit and the 'Insanity' program. From those two programs, I came to realize that I was unhealthy and out of shape. I could lift huge amounts of weight in a controlled environment, but that strength very rarely manifested itself as a useful tool in my everyday life.
My 5'8″ frame was loaded with muscle size, but I had no cardio, endurance, or stamina. In the end, I wanted to find a balance. Plus, I had a power-lifters body. It was more big and blocky, than toned and sexy.
So, by adapting the basic principles of Crossfit and the Insanity program, I started putting together WODs that helped me achieve my goals of overall fitness and health. After sharing my workout sessions with a few friends one of them suggested that I post them online.
My WODs may not be for everyone, but I figure that it has a better chance of helping someone, than not.
I post my WODs on the mornings of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Occasionally, I'll post a few 'bonus' workouts for the weekend. I don't list when I run – my running schedule depends on my work schedule, but I've worked myself up to about +/-10 miles per week. To say that I 'hate' running would be an understatement, but it's all part of my overall fitness goals – so I run.
Why try my WODs?
- They are 'scalable'
- I'm always training for the next obstacle race/mud run. So the set/rep schedules are designed for building stamina and strength for those races. However, I've found that being able to push for these layouts also help me maintain the level of fitness that helps me get through daily life with vigor! So, always aim for the repetition/set count I post, BUT you can adjust it to better suit your abilities until you're ready to step it up. Use it as a guide. Start out easy and work on form, then add weight and push the rep count as you come ready. You should always feel challenged during the workout. It's you vs you. I'm not there to personally train you, so it's up to you to get out of your comfort zone but I can always answer questions you ask through the post.
- No need for expensive equipment
- To truly push yourself, you're going to need some equipment. My WODs utilize:
- Jump rope (but if you don't have a jump rope, you can always just do the movement)
- Kettle Bell: I use 35lbs (closest to 1 pood, which is about 36lbs)
- Pull up bar
- 1 1/2′ to 2′ platform for box jumps
- Most of the exercises require basic movements
- The use of basic movements make it easy to: (1) spot yourself, (2) work on form, and (3) push yourself.
The basic premise of my WODs to stick with what works – the basics.
It's what works. Period. Always has. Always will.
To be most successful with the WODs (or any exercise plan), you must 'get your mind right'. The following steps need to be taken:
- Set a clear, simple Goal (figure out why you are doing this)
- Eat clean, healthy food
- Clear your mind and focus on EACH workout
- Train with intention and intensity
- Record your progress and review it on a regular basis
- KEEP GOING – Consistency is the key
- Understand that slow progress is still progress
Understand that this is part of a healthy lifestyle. Getting your butt off the couch and taking steps in the direction of being active is the first part and it's all up to you.
Browse around my nutrition posts for more information on how to better fuel your workouts – before, during, and after.
If there are any questions about my WODs that you don't understand, please post it – with the number of daily views, I'm sure that at least another viewer has the same question.
Good luck! Oh, and if you enjoy the posts let me know – I love hearing from all of you!


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If anyone hurts you, in body or in mind and then tells you they've done it for your own good, or that it is necessary in some way, run. Right then. Don't stop, don't think about it, don't look back. There may be occasions to make exception for members of the medical profession, dentists, people who are pulling lumps of shrapnel from your legs etc, but even then if it feels wrong, take that discomfort seriously and make sure they know.
I mentioned in yesterday's post on You Shouldn't Feel That Way, how 'I didn't mean it' is often given as a reason for putting that negation on someone. 'I did not intend you to experience this as harm' is another one, and goes with 'it is for your own good.' Attendant concepts include 'I know best' or 'I know more than you.'
Whether or not the intended process is actually doing you any good, to tell someone it is without recognising that they feel otherwise, is patronising. It's another way of taking away, reducing the person on the receiving end. It might be your body, your heart, your mind, your home, your child that is suffering… but someone else knows better and says you should take it. They might even go so far as to suggest that you should be grateful for all this helpful stuff they are doing to you.
It's disempowering. For anyone who is less than totally confident (and if you're bruised already, you'll likely be there) it's hard to be sure. It makes it possible to end up accepting and tolerating hurtful things that are not in fact remotely for your own good. While this kind of patronising and reducing can be undertaken by people who are of the misguided belief that they are indeed right and do know better, it's also an easy tool in the hands of those who intend to hurt and abuse. So whatever the professed intention, this kind of behaviour should always be resisted and challenged, because if it stops being something seen as ok, that's one less tool for folk who want to abuse. It's a very easy way of both harming and controlling a child. It is relatively normal for adults to tell children that they know best, and it's for their own good.
If you are in a position of authority and responsibility – parent/child relationships being a good example, think carefully about how you express that authority. Yes, you probably do have more experience, more insight, you can see a bigger picture. If the other person needs to endure something they aren't going to like (taking medicine, the pain of having a splinter pulled out, the discomfort of facing a fear etc) then put it in context for them. Tell them what you know and can see that makes you think it would be better and give them chance to give informed consent. Withholding what it is that 'you know best' about keeps power in your hands and prevents them from learning. Even with very young children and very confused people, there's much to be said for offering some kind of explanation. It shows them that you take them seriously, you aren't poo-pooing their hurt, you aren't reducing them, you are actually trying to help. Don't ask them to put blind faith in your 'I know best,' show them respect and explain what you know. However good you think your intentions are, if they learn to bow to 'It's for your own good' you might be setting them up to be victims of someone who really does mean them harm. Knowledge is power. Don't withhold it.
In whatever form it takes, true help gives to the person on the receiving end. It doesn't lessen them, weaken them, make them dependent or dent their confidence. True help gets people back on their own feet and as independent as they can be. Anything that keeps a person limited, and takes power and autonomy from them is not actual help, it's a nasty, manipulative form of control. And frankly, I don't care whether it was 'meant that way' or not, the result is still the same and the result is what matters. Good intentions do not reliably make for good outcomes, especially when we imagine that we 'know best' and don't listen to what the other person thinks and feels.
'It's for your own good' is all about authority and power. It's about asserting that I'm bigger, better, cleverer than you and making you accept my authority. If I do it, and I get away with it, maybe next time I think I know best I'll take something else away. I'll feel justified in hurting you, morally superior as I do it, telling you what you need to hear, even if it makes you cry, forcing you to do things you hate because you have to learn. If we go down this track together, I become a monster and you become a victim.
If someone says 'it's for your own good' when it doesn't feel that way to you, run, and don't look back.


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Wonderful Facts on Enterprise Mobility Solutions
What is the key to a prosperous organization? How could you enhance your staff's proficiency and also productivity? When you're running your own firm, it's time to take a closer look at the current scenario within your firm. There might be a number of ways wherein you can optimize your daily tasks to avoid any delays with your business applications as well as systems. In terms of completing business goals, some companies find it very hard to keep their systems working whenever their staff performs some off-site work. Certainly, your workers would have to leave their desks to be able to manage field operations. But this would not be a reason to eliminate your productivity simply because your staff should still be able to access relevant data and handle their duties on a real-time basis. This is where enterprise mobility solutions come in mainly because they allow the completion of duties even from remote areas. In fact, these selections can provide easy global communications as well as systems that will be good for workers that are always on the go. So try to check the numerous enterprise mobility answers which can help you enhance your company's overall productivity. There are various explanations why your enterprise may require enterprise mobility solutions. For example, if you want to run a sales pitch as well as have to make your employees as well as staff go to remote destinations, you can easily do so with the help of enterprise mobility solutions. Using these programs, you may ensure full productivity since your workers will be able to gain access to company information anytime, anywhere. They might also make a number of updates to keep you informed on the real-time basis. These options also prove to be a cost-effective way to go about your business simply because you really do not need to acquire expensive tools in order to run your enterprise at an off-shore site. By making use of these systems, your staff members can easily get things performed even when they're traveling or in a different site. An enterprise mobility design also supplies more convenience to your workers simply because they can easily finish their essential tasks with the aid of mobile devices. Therefore, these programs prove to be an excellent expenditure because you get to reap the excellent benefits in the future. Versatility is the key to a prosperous company; hence, you…0 comments Read more


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Sport is an integral part of life at Barker. Selection in a School team is a matter of pride. As a result, sport takes priority over other activities. Participation in sports is compulsory at Barker. Athletics, Swimming, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Tennis, Cross-Country, Basketball, Hockey, Softball and Netball are the main sports played against other schools, although there are many others offered.
Participation in team sports, healthy competition and skills development are essential elements in the development of well-balanced young people. A strong sense of sportsmanship and fair play is fostered among the whole School community.
Most sports offer several levels of interschool competition and students are carefully graded to a team that matches their individual level of skill. In addition Middle School students may compete in House Competitions in Athletics, Swimming, Rugby, Basketball, Cross-Country and Soccer.
Barker Sporting Facts
- All students participate in a Summer and a Winter Sport
- Barker's sporting facilities include six ovals, 12 tennis courts, 2 Indoor Basketball courts, an astro-turf playing field, an indoor swimming pool, a full equipped Strength and Conditioning Gymnasium, dedicated Girl's gym
- Boys compete in the CAS competition (Committee of the Associated Schools)
- Girls compete in the Independent Sports' Association (ISA) Competition and in local district and community sporting competitions.
- In 2016, Barker enjoyed an exceptional year on the sporting field, taking out the Senior Championship title at the NSW Schools Knockout; Runners-up at CAS Athletics Championships; 9th consecutive ISA Athletics title; Senior Shield for Cross Country Girls for 9th consecutive year; ISA Open Shield for Softball for a record 20th time; 2nd at ISA Swimming Championships; joint Waterpolo premiers and 5 Premiership Touch Football titles.
- Several students also won medals representing the School in Basketball, Fencing, Swimming, Diving.
Did you know?
Rugby was first introduced in 1905. Netball and Hockey were the first girls' sports to be introduced in 1975.


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You are eternally grateful to your event planner or agency for pulling off great events, but are you really giving them everything they need to help your event succeed? We're going to walk you through four things your event planner wants you to know.
The Concierge.com team has spent years pulling off large-scale events (think AMC's Talking Dead Season Premier event and the MTV Movie Awards) and working for hospitality giants and major brands, which gives us the unique position of seeing both the client and the event pro side of the equation. We've seen plenty of miscommunication go down (heck, we've been the cause and recipient of it plenty of times), so we'd love to save you the trouble by sharing what we've learned.
1. Know that your event pro is a trusted partner.
You probably hired this person to your team or as an outside consultant after much research and budgeting and praying to the event gods. You know they are capable. You know they are invested. Don't fall into the tempting habit of keeping them out of the loop as your event evolves and changes take place. They've probably been immersed in the minutiae of events longer than you have and may have valuable suggestions to make as issues arise. It's so easy to get wrapped up in our own teams, but remember you hired this person not only for their skills in executing and organizing, but also for their experience! Use it!
Tip: Keeping them in the loop is easier than you think. Make it a habit to Cc: them on internal emails about the event and schedule a brief weekly check-in.
2. Know that timelines are everything.
Event Planners live and die by your timeline, but it is often seen by brands as a flexible thing. Commit to the timelines your company sets for your event and deliver on your end of the deal when approvals are needed and to-dos are due. Of course, there are undoubtedly times when things change and everyone has to adapt, but holding fast to the deadline you set whenever possible gives you more understanding to cash in on when things really do need to change. Event pros will stick to your timeline and will appreciate and respect when you do, too.
Tip: From the beginning, create a shared calendar or Google doc that you and your event planner can access at any time to see an up-to-date timeline. It's transparent, efficient, and updated in real time.
3. Know the value of your investment.
Event planning is around-the-clock work. There are fires to put out in the middle of the night, Plan Bs (and Cs) put into place at the last minute, and days spent rechecking every detail so that you can focus on the big picture. And that's just the set-up! The actual event is an especially intense time for your event pro since they'll be everywhere at once and responsible for every detail. Keep in mind when you're lamenting the cost of event planning that you're paying for empathy, diligence, and integrity with every dollar. When you've hired a good event team, they are going to pour themselves into your project 100%, often going above and beyond what you're paying them to make sure everything is perfect.
Tip: This is a two-for-one deal. During your brief weekly calls (mentioned above), ask for clear updates and challenges from your event planner. We're confident they'll be happy to outline the ways they're going above and beyond for you throughout the process.
4. Know that issues will come up. Then trust your team.
Issues come up. They just do. Celebrity event planner and producer Jung Lee even said, "Just because you have planned something doesn't mean it is going to happen." Resist the temptation to blame your event planner for every little issue by understanding that stuff happens out of everyone's control. Instead, hire someone you trust to handle problems professionally and gracefully. When mishaps pop up, event pros will get your event back on track faster if you give them the trust and power they need to do their job successfully.
Tip: Always set time for a post-mortem on an event to discuss what issues came up, how they could be avoided/better handled in the future, and what you've learned as partners from the experience.
Event pros, what did we miss? We'd love to hear your thoughts!


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Caterpillar Commits to Energy Access for Rural Indonesian Islands
Caterpillar Commits to Energy Access for Rural Indonesian Islands
NEWSROOM: Caterpillar Inc.
CAMPAIGN: Access to Energy
CONTENT: Press Release
WASHINGTON, October 26, 2015 /3BL Media/ – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) today reiterated its commitment to Indonesia at the US-Indonesia Investment Summit. With President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo, in attendance, Caterpillar signed both a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and made an intention to invest that demonstrate its long-term commitment to the Indonesian market.
The MOU between Caterpillar, Fluidic Inc., a leading manufacturer of energy storage systems and PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, will see the three companies provide reliable and renewable based electricity to 500 remote villages and islands, utilizing more than 35MWp of photovoltaic panels and in excess of 250MWh of energy storage.
The "500 Island Project" as it's referred to, will provide electricity to more than 1.5 million people which we believe would be considered one of the most ambitious rural electrification projects in the world, and will help the Indonesian Government achieve its ambitious rural electrification targets faster than otherwise possible.
In addition to the 500 Island Project, Caterpillar also announced its intention to invest in remanufacturing capabilities in Indonesia. Caterpillar has been a leader in remanufacturing, which returns products at the end of their lives to same-as-new condition.
This not only helps reduce owning and operating costs by providing our customers same-as-new quality at a fraction of the cost of a new part, but also benefits the environment by finding new ways to reduce, reuse, recycle and reclaim materials.
"Caterpillar has operated in Indonesia for over 30 years and we are committed to our customers and partners for the long-term. We are supportive of President Widodo's infrastructure investment plans. The commitments we are making today, in the face of difficult global economic conditions, are a vote of confidence in the potential of the Indonesian market," said Jim Umpleby, group president with responsibility for Energy & Transportation.
Caterpillar Indonesia started in 1982, with Cat® equipment being sold in the market since 1971. Today, Caterpillar Indonesia has more than 500 employees across various business units and operations in country. Together, along with our dealers/distributors and suppliers, more than 6,800 people work in support of Caterpillar. We are committed to offering our customers in Indonesia the same range of quality products, services and solutions to help customers be successful.
About Caterpillar
For 90 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Customers turn to Caterpillar to help them develop infrastructure, energy and natural resource assets. With 2014 sales and revenues of $55.184 billion, Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company principally operates through its three product segments - Resource Industries, Construction Industries and Energy & Transportation - and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media.
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release relate to future events and expectations and are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believe," "estimate," "will be," "will," "would," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "project," "intend," "could," "should" or other similar words or expressions often identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding our outlook, projections, forecasts or trend descriptions. These statements do not guarantee future performance, and we do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements.
Caterpillar's actual results may differ materially from those described or implied in our forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: (i) global and regional economic conditions and economic conditions in the industries we serve; (ii) government monetary or fiscal policies and infrastructure spending; (iii) commodity price changes, component price increases, fluctuations in demand for our products or significant shortages of component products; (iv) disruptions or volatility in global financial markets limiting our sources of liquidity or the liquidity of our customers, dealers and suppliers; (v) political and economic risks, commercial instability and events beyond our control in the countries in which we operate; (vi) failure to maintain our credit ratings and potential resulting increases to our cost of borrowing and adverse effects on our cost of funds, liquidity, competitive position and access to capital markets; (vii) our Financial Products segment's risks associated with the financial services industry; (viii) changes in interest rates or market liquidity conditions; (ix) an increase in delinquencies, repossessions or net losses of Cat Financial's customers; (x) new regulations or changes in financial services regulations; (xi) a failure to realize, or a delay in realizing, all of the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions, joint ventures or divestitures; (xii) international trade policies and their impact on demand for our products and our competitive position; (xiii) our ability to develop, produce and market quality products that meet our customers' needs; (xiv) the impact of the highly competitive environment in which we operate on our sales and pricing; (xv) failure to realize all of the anticipated benefits from initiatives to increase our productivity, efficiency and cash flow and to reduce costs; (xvi) additional restructuring costs or a failure to realize anticipated savings or benefits from past or future cost reduction actions; (xvii) inventory management decisions and sourcing practices of our dealers and our OEM customers; (xviii) compliance with environmental laws and regulations; (xix) alleged or actual violations of trade or anti-corruption laws and regulations; (xx) additional tax expense or exposure; (xxi) currency fluctuations; (xxii) our or Cat Financial's compliance with financial covenants; (xxiii) increased pension plan funding obligations; (xxiv) union disputes or other employee relations issues; (xxv) significant legal proceedings, claims, lawsuits or government investigations; (xxvi) changes in accounting standards; (xxvii) failure or breach of IT security; (xxviii) adverse effects of unexpected events including natural disasters; and (xxix) other factors described in more detail under "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 17, 2015, for the year ended December 31, 2014.


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Home Helpers Announces National Partnership with Veterans Care Coordination
New Program Helps Veterans and Surviving Spouses Apply for and Obtain Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit through Department of Veterans Affairs to Help Pay for Safe and Affordable Home Care
November 02, 2012 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI – One in three seniors in the United States is a veteran or surviving spouse of a veteran. Every day, many of these men and women go without the health care they need simply because of lack of information or assistance. Recognizing this, Home Helpers, one of the nation's leading senior care franchises specializing in comprehensive home healthcare services and companionship, has teamed up with Veterans Care Coordination to provide an easier path for veterans and surviving spouses to receive the benefits to which they are entitled and the home care they deserve.
"The number one challenge many Americans face is how they will pay for the care they need," said Emma Dickison, president of Home Helpers, Caring Hearts and Direct Link. "What many veterans and their spouses do not realize is that they may be eligible for up to $24,228 per year of tax-free money to pay for home care services. Through our partnership with Veterans Care Coordination, we are able to assist qualifying veterans and their spouses apply for and obtain the Aid and Attendance Benefit through the Department of Veterans Affairs to help cover their medical expenses, including Home Helpers home care services."
According to Kyle Laramie, president of Veterans Care Coordination, "What makes this partnership unique is the fact that we can offer interest-free loan assistance to clients that cannot afford the up-front, out-of-pocket expense that is required. Our company assists seniors in their qualification for the benefit, reducing the stress commonly associated with applying for assistance. We are thrilled to partner with a respected organization such as Home Helpers to provide our veterans with the benefits to which they are entitled."
Home Helpers provides comprehensive home healthcare services for seniors, new and expectant mothers, those recovering from illness or injury and individuals facing lifelong challenges. Caregivers work with clients one-on-one to tailor flexible care plans to meet their specific needs and budgets, with services such as local transportation, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders and bathing, among others.
"At Home Helpers, we respect our veterans and the sacrifice they have made for our country, and we are honored to provide them with the affordable home care they deserve," Dickison said.
For more information about Home Helpers, visit www.HomeHelpers.CC.
For more information about Veterans Care Coordination, visit www.veteranscarecoordination.com.
About Home Helpers
Founded in 1997, Cincinnati-based Home Helpers is one of the nation's leading senior care franchises specializing in comprehensive home healthcare services and companionship for seniors, new and expectant mothers, those recovering from illness or injury and individuals facing lifelong challenges. Home Helpers currently has a presence in more than 600 communities across North America and is seeking qualified franchise candidates in strategic communities throughout the country. Home Helpers was recently ranked the #1 Senior Care Franchise and "Best of the Best" by Entrepreneur magazine for the fifth straight year and continues to lead the way in the senior care industry. Home Helpers is affiliated with Direct Link® Help At The Touch Of A Button, a national provider of medical alert units, including 24-hour personal emergency response systems, an automated medication dispenser and vital signs monitoring units that enable seniors to feel safer and live independently at home for longer than might otherwise be possible. Home Helpers does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion, race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, disability, age or sexual preference in connection with employment or acceptance, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities. For more information on Home Helpers and franchising opportunities, visit the company's Web site at www.HomeHelpers.CC.
About Veterans Care Coordination
Found in 2011 by entrepreneur Kyle Laramie, Veterans Care Coordination, LLC (VCC) is headquartered in Lake St. Louis, MO. Its mission is to educate and advocate on behalf of veterans, spouses and surviving spouses to help them apply for the Aid and Attendance Pension benefit through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans Care Coordination coordinates access to the highest quality home care services to assist seniors in their qualification for the benefit and to ensure they maintain their independence in their home as long as possible. VCC helps older veterans and their families receive the benefits that they have earned. The company strives to assist this group with the same honor and integrity with which they served their country – those who served yesterday, benefit today.
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A collaboration with surf photographer Jeff Divine. These Soludos espadrilles have tropical imagery for a beach-ready look. The curved top line gives a nod to smoking-slipper styling. Braided jute sidewall. Rubber sole. Fabric: Twill. Imported, China. This item cannot be gift-boxed. This shoe is available in whole sizes only. If you wear a half size, please size up. Sizes listed are US sizes. Colour: blue


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Art Pollution
Having spent the last several years stewing about the toxic nature of how I spend the majority of my time, I was left even more out of sorts after reading a quote by performance artist Marina Abranmovic. And the bummer of it all is that she has a point …..or maybe two, or three, or four…
"I hate studio. For me, studio is a trap to overproduce and repeat yourself. It is a habit that leads to art pollution"….M. Abranmovic.
So, not only am I releasing toxic waste into the water system when I clean my brushes (from any of the media), toxic fumes into the air, toxic garbage in the form of rags, paintings that did not meet my expectations, wood and canvas supporting said paintings, tape, graphite, spent printer cartridges, stickum notes, spent markers, crayons and pencils, charcoal, paper and damaged frames….I am overproducing images that are taking up space on our beloved planet. This can be quite the downer.
There is no need for argument, of course, for the relevance and indeed the necessity of art making in any discipline. Without it where would we be? Her point to the toxic nature of overproduction however, should not be ignored. More is not better. Over the centuries the making of art has gone from being created by a select few to anyone who can afford the materials to practise their craft. For sure, some crafters are better at it than others but should anyone be denied that blissful experience of creating a work of art on whatever level they may find themselves?
Maybe all of us, on whatever level we may find our accomplishment, should slow down and practise our craft from a sacred space of balance. No painting for instance should be started without asking oneself, "am I saying something meaningful" with this effort. "What is it that draws me to paint this 'experience' and how can I best show this emotion". If we have to take ownership of our efforts then maybe our studio spaces will find themselves less of a production facility and more of a place of inspiration. Just what they are meant to be 🙂
Melodie Herbert permalinkMarch 28, 2017 6:21 pm
I respect very much your concern for "repetitive overproduction" and the toxicity of art materials. However, you have not mentioned the importance of the therapeutic value of making art, to the artist themselves. When in "the zone", one is close to feeling "flow", that transcendant mindspace, where the passage of time seems slowed, and the mundane worries of adult life are irrelevant.
This experience is sublime, and we should cherish our access to it. I recommend you consider the wisdom in Desiderata: "Go placidly amidst the noise and haste (or is it waste?), and know that you have a right to be here. No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should…"
There may be error in my quotation, as I am relying on memory.
Best wishes Carolynn, your art work is beautiful.


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Hampshire is a good choice for equestrian property buyers due to the natural topography, stunning downland and rolling countryside. This rural landscape particularly lends itself to equestrian pursuits such as hunting, polo and the various Pony Clubs in the region.
The county is home to the Hackwood Point to Point course which hosts various meetings which tend to be very popular amongst locals, a 'must' event in many social calendars and for those further afield with a real passion for the sport.
There are also numerous Pony Club competitions taking place as well as Polo which are a good reflection of the equestrian society in and around Hampshire. The equestrian hot spots in the county tend to vary depending on the level of riding experience, however, they will mainly be found around the South Downs National Park or on the Hampshire Downs.
Where children are being introduced to riding ideally they will have a field attached to or near their house. Looking after a horse or pony is as important as actually learning to ride. With more advanced Pony Club enthusiasts a couple of fields, stables and preferably a ménage are appropriate. This is similar to the requirements of someone who competes, hunts or enjoys Point to Points. Finally, the professional rider will likely seek a small farm that can be turned into an equestrian property. If the property is intended to be a business then the requirements change again where it is likely they will need 15 plus stables, an indoor and outdoor school, turnout paddocks and sometimes even gallops.
Schools such as Sparsholt Agricultural College which houses a large indoor arena and two outdoor arenas, a variety of stabling facilities, a horse walker and even an equine weighbridge are fantastic for those who are interested in learning more about the equestrian business.
When people come to us wanting to buy an equestrian property with a view to running a business we always advise that one of the most important features to look at is the suitability of the land. When looking after horses the land needs to be free draining with no standing water or flooding in the paddocks. There must also be a water supply for the horses. In our opinion the second most important feature for this sort of venture is accessibility to areas where one can exercise the horses. This doesn't have to be on bridleways, it can be arenas, gallops and open spaces such as heathland and downland, which makes Hampshire a great choice. Last, and certainly not least, there must be access to good veterinary facilities, supply farriers and feed merchants nearby.
Property demand outstrips supply for best in class Hampshire properties which means that there is almost always competition for these properties.


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