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Houston, Texas: N. Pharr Smith, Vice President of Transocean, has been appointed as the Chairman of DNV's Rig Owners' Committee.
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Definitions for unruffledʌnˈrʌf əld
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un•ruf•fledʌnˈrʌf əld(adj.)
calm; composed; unflustered.
not ruffled, as a surface; smooth.
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unflurried, unflustered, unperturbed, unruffled(adj)
free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
"the waiters were unflurried and good natured"; "with contented mind and unruffled spirit"- Anthony Trollope
placid, quiet, still, tranquil, smooth, unruffled(adj)
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
"a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay"; "the quiet waters of a lagoon"; "a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky"; "a smooth channel crossing"; "scarcely a ripple on the still water"; "unruffled water"
Calm, not ruffled, serene, at peace, unbothered.
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Alan Farrell has settled in seamlessly since being hired as Team Sky's first full-time doctor midway through the 2012 campaign.
The Irishman graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2001 and progressed into the field of anaesthetics before spending four years working in general practice. He then specialised in urgent care medicine before making the jump to Team Sky in April.
After making an immediate impression at the Tour de Romandie, Farrell was chosen to look after the team at the Giro d'Italia, and would complete a clean sweep of the Grand Tours before the season was out.
Reflecting back on a busy but memorable year, he said: "It has been a wonderful and unforgettable experience with so many highlights.
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"I grew up watching Irish sporting heroes like Sean Kelly, and my earliest Tour de France memory is Stephen Roche winning in 1987. When I'm not working I love to get out on my bike and I've competed in many amateur races and sportifs.
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Japan plans to allow whaling in the Antarctic Ocean next year, though the International Court of Justice banned the practice in March. Continue reading →
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Euro Pushes through Support to fall to 11 Month Low As Euro Debt Crisis Continue
The Euro dropped to an 11 month low of 1.2965 on Wednesday after speculations that the Euro Zone countries can possibly be downgraded as a quick solution to the debt crisis remains elusive. The fall of the Euro came even as Germany and Italy failed to find enough buyers for new bonds at their respective auctions. Investor, instead, chose to focus on the highest cost to borrow of Italy since the Euro was first launched.
The problems of the Euro helped push the dollar to an 11 month high against a basket of other currencies as investors flocked to the most liquid currency in the market. The drop after the successfully completed auctions shows that traders are looking to sell the Euro at any bounce. Analysts expect the Euro to fall further if investors continue to be pessimistic about the Euro and the Euro zone's health. As a result, the market has been preparing a mass downgrade of the region's countries with lots of speculation that a France downgrade could come soon.
The US dollar index went as high as 80.593 with the Euro struggling. The dollar was also strong against the Swiss Franc with a 9 year high and slightly bested the Yen as it traded at 78.11. As expected the US Central bank has not planned to add on to its easing measure, postponing it for next month as expected.


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Constants on opening day at Braidwood Lake are the possibility of fog and fishermen — such as Chuck Houston and Eugene Askew (above) — heading out for a variety of species by boat or from shore. | Dale Bowman~for Sun-Times Media
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I figured the high point would be taking our two youngest to the Polk-a-Dot Drive-In after an hour of fishing at Braidwood Lake. Instead, the fishing was so good last spring that the kids still talk about it. So good we postponed Sunday dinner and missed a stop at the Polk-a-Dot, that collection of Route 66 kitsch on Route 53.
The south bank (hot side) of Braidwood, the cooling lake in southwest Will County, would be my pick for taking kids fishing. Light line (4- or 6-pound), light floats, spinning gear and small bait (spikes, wax worms, red worms or pieces of night crawler) will produce bite after bite of small channel catfish and bluegills.
Braidwood reopens to fishing at 6 a.m. Thursday. It will be open daily until 5:30 p.m. until the time changes.
But Braidwood is also a place for big-boy fishing. In its early years, Braidwood was a top spot for largemouth bass. Opening day drew so many thousands of fishermen that farmers rented parking in fields.
That ended when the aquatic vegetation died and phytoplankton came to dominate. But years of stocking largemouth are paying off.
''I am real optimistic about our bass population; it continues to pick up speed,'' district fisheries biologist Rob Miller said.
Fishermen have been saying that for the last couple of seasons. The major fish survey, conducted every other year, bore that out last fall.
Largemouth were found at the rate of 42 per hour, slightly above the long-term average. The average size was 10.6 inches, a half-inch longer than the long-term average. Of the largemouth 8 inches or longer, 3 percent were 18 inches or longer.
''When the gates open, there will be more legal bass,'' Miller said.
There's also good news about blue catfish. At LaSalle Lake, a nearby cooling lake, blues quickly became the glamor fish. It took longer at Braidwood, but results are looking better. Miller said blues averaged 191/2 inches, with the biggest going 20 pounds.
''The best was in that warm cove [on the south side], where the water temperature was 95 or 96,'' Miller said. ''We were getting more than one a minute. They were just everywhere. I was greatly encouraged.''
Miller is trying to stock hybrid striped bass, a program that began last year.
''The blues are doing good, and largemouth are coming on,'' he said. ''There is a ton of forage, and I would like to give these things a shot. If it doesn't work out, the only thing invested is the stocking.''
Miller said he expects fishermen to start catching small hybrids this year.
As always, the small catfish known as ''fiddlers'' are ridiculously plentiful. Miller said bluegills were fair, with an average size of 5 inches. Only a few smallmouth bass were found, and crappie virtually have disappeared.
I used to switch between boat fishing and shore fishing on opening day. But I have grown fond of seeing the sun rise while sitting on the rip-rap of the west bank.
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Invictus, meaning "unconquerable" or "undefeated" in Latin, is a poem by William Ernest Henley. The poem was written while Henley was in the hospital being treated for tuberculosis of the bone, also known as Pott's disease. He had had the disease since he was very young, and his foot had been amputated shortly before he wrote the poem.
This poem is about courage in the face of death, and holding on to one's own dignity despite the indignities life places before us.
Then of course there was also the film that was made Ivictus. The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.
Nelson Mandela didn't always look like a visionary. For 27 years, he simply looked like a prisoner, locked up for antiapartheid activism. What seemed like a long exercise in futility is now legend: after his release, he became his country's president, and today is an icon of commitment and compassion. Fortunately, visionary thinkers aren't always imprisoned, but they are often ridiculed, marginalized, or just plain dismissed for proposing big ideas that sound outlandish to others.


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Smokies Events Calendar
Be My Valentine Charlie Brown Train
Nantahala River Glacier Breaker
Bank of America US Whitewater Open
Green Thumb Day
Knobscorcher Bike Race
Easter Beagle Train
West Swain VFD Bass Tournament
Strawberry Jam
Twelve Hours of Tsali
BBQ & Brew Trains (May-August)
Heritage Festival
Music in the Mountains Series
Fontana Classic Bass Tournament
Cherokee Voices Festival
Women's Work Festival (GSMNP)
Music in the Mountains Series
Freedom Fest
Festival of Native Peoples
Dinosaur Train
Music in the Mountains Series
Dinosaur Train
Childrens Fishing Derby
Music in the Mountains Series
Horace Kephart Days
Railfest & Mountain Craft Fair
Mountain Life Festival (GSMNP)
Mountain Heritage Day (WCU)
Music in the Mountains Series
Great Pumpkin Patch Express
Cherokee Indian Fair
Stecoah Harvest Festival
Maple Leaf Festival
Bryson City Chili Cookoff
Downtown Trick or Treat
The Polar Express
WNC Pottery Festival
Mountain Shapes & Colors
Stecoah Artisans Studio Tour
The Polar Express
Christmas Parade
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This two person team fly fishing competition is held on the 2.2 miles of Trophy, Catch-and-Release water on the Cherokee Reservation. A modified fips mouche format will be used with a tag out system being incorporated as only one team member may fish at a time. Fishing sessions are three hours long. Registration fee includes tournament registration for two people, competitor swag, several meals during the competition and more. More info
More than 3,000 car enthusiasts will turn out for the Southeast's premiere Rod Run, a busy vendor area and daily entertainment. More info
Chubby Checker has sold an amazing 250,000,000 records over the years. He had the first Platinum record and the first Rock & Roll Grammy with "Let's Twist Again". Chubby is also the only artist to ahve a song go to #1 twice. For ticket information call toll free 866-273-4615 or visit www.greatmountainmusic.com.
Showcasing the work of more than 40 highly skilled potters from over a dozen states. Juried entrants. Food, pottery demonstrations. $3 ticket includes a chance in a raffle; children under 12 free. More info
Come to the Waldroup Farm in Rainbow Springs (Highway 64 on the Macon/Clay County line) and learn about free range chickens, how bees are raised for honey, how dulcimers are made, along with many more demonstrations. For more information call (828) 524-2711 ext.304 or visit www.ltlt.org.
NIA is a joyful awareness and holistic fitness practice about aligning with the wisdom fo the body in a self healing, intigrating and empowering practices that works with the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Class is Saturday, November 10th and are for total newbies and anyone else with a true beginners mind. Cost is $22.00. For more information contact Jackie Beecher at (828) 400-9616 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Over a quarter century of hand crafting went into the completion of this authentic animated holiday village that includes ferris wheels, trains, a full dance hall, Christmas tree farm, ski slope and sleds, ice skating, a lake, waterfalls and more!
If the phrase "male a cappella group" conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses....think again! This group formed a dozen years ago by Indiana University students has a massive fanbase, more than 20 million views on YouTube, plus numerous national TV appearances.
The Lowe Family has been entertianing hundreds of thousands around the world for over 25 years. Versatile on many instuments, the Lowes offer an amazing blend of show-stopping classical, Broadway, Irish, jazz, bluegrass, old-time favorites, spectacular dance, 6-part harmony, gospel, a stirring patriotic tribute and more! As seen on ABC, CBS, PBS, Time-Warner, and other stations worldwide, the Lowe Family has distinguished themselves as consummate performers across the globe.
Make a lovely pair of fingerless gloves while learning to use the magic loop technique, Some knitting experience is neeeded. For more information call (828) 479-3364 or visit www.StecoahValleyCenter.com
Come experience the sounds of local musicians as they demonstrate their talents. Have a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer - anything unplugged - and want to play, please come! Larry Barnett of Grandpa's Music in Bryson City facilitates the jams. Want additional information about this or other programs offered at the Marianna Black Library, please click here or call 828-488-2382.
Make a lovely pair of fingerless gloves while learning to use the magic loop technique. Some knitting experience is needed. For more information call (828) 479-3364 or visit www.StecoahValleyCenter.com.
Clear As Day is the perfect title for Scotty McCreery's debut country album because this impressive collection of songs clearly and vividly captures who Scotty is as an artist and a young man. America fell in love with Scotty in 2011 when he appeared on American Idol and immediately made a name for himself with his deep and undeniably country voice, strong sense of self, small-town roots, and unwavering integrity and conviction.
For two hours you will be coached on making a pair of stemmed cups to enjoy your favorite beverage! Wine and snacks will be provided during this fun Friday night workshop. For more information contact Pincu Pottery at 828-488-0480 or visit them online at www.pincupottery.com.
It's the first day of school for Charlie Brown and he is determined that this year will be the best yet! Made up of little moments picked from all the days of that "block-headed boy", such as Valentine's Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, mixed in with the lives of his friends and faithful dog, Snoopy. It's a hilarious lesson on friendship, growing up and how the simplest things can be the most exciting moments in life, all rolled into a comic strip of silly laughs. Approximately 65 minutes in length.
All ages are encouraged to participate in this health promoting event, and strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. Proceeds from the event will got toward the Cherokee Cancer Support Group. More info
Make a small plaque for your home. You can put your house number, initials, name or anything else you might want on it! Cost is $30.00 for this afternoon of fun. For more information contact Pincu Pottery at 828-488-0480 or visit them online at www.pincupottery.com.
Learn how to take the stress out of holidays with this session that includes meditation, restorative yoga, relaxation, discussions and pointers on how to reduce stress and REALLY enjoy the holidays! All levels welcome and reservations are required. Cost is $15.00. For more information call Jackie Beecher at (828) 400-9616 or email at email@example.com.
Learn to make a journal for your treasured memories using the single needle Coptic binding technique. Tuition is $35 with materials included. For more information call (828) 479-3364 or visit www.StecoahValleyCenter.com
This fantastic Thanksgiving holiday weekend includes a mouth watering Thanksgiving Dinner at the Mountview Restaurant. Take in guided mountain hikes, square dance lessons, field games, mountain crafting classes, live music and hayrides. Fun for the entire family this Thanksgiving! Call for reservations at (828) 498-2115 or visit www.fontanavillage.com.
Bring the family to the Smokies for endless fun, entertainment and a classic Thanksgiving feast at the Mountview Restaurant. Click Here for a schedule of events.
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The Artisan Drive-About is a self-guided driving tour of artisan studios and shops in Graham County. Experience the beauty of the area while discovering hand-made treasures. More info
See a cast of 40 astounding dancers in the classic Christmas story with unique Russian zest. Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker 20th Anniversary production overflows with a spectacular new Dove of Peace where 2 dancers become one stunning bird, a Christmas tree that grows to 7 stories tall, falling snow, towering silk puppets, 200 lavish costumes, and 9 hand-painted backdrops all set to Tchaikovsky's complete score.
Sit back and relax with family enjoying sweetbread and cider while Tim "The Storyteller" tells stories of Thanksgiving in the mountains of Southern Appalachia. There will be 2 seesions one at 3:00pm and one at 7:00pm at the Storytelling Center located at 225C Everett Street in Bryson City. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more information phone (828) 488-5705
A Celebration of the Christmas Season. As one of the most highly acclaimed performers of our time with five Grammy Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records, five gold records, and eleven million units sold, Sandi Patty is simply known as "The Voice." Sandi is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history, with 40 Dove Awards.
The 1 ¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a special visit at the "North Pole." Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. The train arrives to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa boards the train greeting each child and presenting them with their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot. More info
The 1 ¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a special visit at the "North Pole." Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. The train arrives to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa boards the train greeting each child and presenting them with their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot. More info
With humble beginnings as rural farm-boys, The Hoppers (originally known as the Hopper Brothers and Connie) were formed in 1957 by founding member and owner, Claude Hopper. The group, green in experience, consisted of Claude, his brothers Will, Steve, Paul, and Monroe, and his future wife, Connie. Over the years, the Hopper Brothers and Connie welcomed and then parted with musicians and singers who have gone on to their acclaimed service in Christian music. Connie and Claude's two sons, Dean and Michael, eventually joined the group full-time as lead vocalist and drummer. Opening act is local gospel singer (and former member of the Inspirations) Troy Burns.
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Envy is a nasty thing
BBC NEWS | Scotland | Smartcards the 'envy' of the UK
Smartcard technology which will help run Scotland's free bus travel scheme for pensioners could be used in a large variety of other services.
The National Entitlement Card means that schemes operated by the 32 councils can be brought together.
Developers said it could be used for libraries, leisure centres, home meals and even a bus stop audio service.
'Marvellous' technology
Colin Mair, chief executive of the Improvement Service, jointly run by the Scottish Executive and the councils, said: "The cards that will be issued for travel purposes on 1 April will also be able to be used for a wide variety of other purposes.
Oh lucky lucky Scotch, as they gorge on the free gee-gaws the state provides all they have to do is flash their shiny "Saltaire emblazened" cattle tag and the nice people at the council will give them something else - and guess who else loves this brave new world that is the "envy" of the UK...
Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Oyster data use rises in crime clampdown
Police hunting criminals are increasingly seeking information from electronically stored travel records, such as those created by users of the popular Oyster card in London.
Figures disclosed today show a huge leap in police requests to Transport for London, which operates the Oyster cards used to travel on buses, trains and the underground.


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The 134 House seats have 282 filed candidates, and there will be at least 15 new legislators in January.
The bill was signed into law on April 29, following passage by the Senate on the same day.
The House file now awaits action on the Senate floor.
The first recommendation is that the state pay for an additional study to be conducted during the 2014 general election.
As the state's new Electronic Roster Task Force has been doing its work, the League has developed a proposed policy on the issue and seeks member comments.


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Mr. President, it's a well known fact that several countries applied to organize this World Chess Championship match. Why was Sofia chosen?
For several reasons. Bulgaria is a country with strong chess traditions. One of the very few having World Champions in all categories – men, women, seniors. And this happened quite recently in a short time frame, providing ground for representatives of international media to claim Bulgarians as the smartest people. Secondly, every year the M-Tel masters takes place in Sofia – one of the strongest and best organized chess tournaments. The government pays serious attention developing our sport in this country. I have as well to give credit to the hard work of Bulgarian Chess Federation, presided by Mr. Stefan Sergiev. Bulgaria has demonstrated serious attitude to the applying procedure and offered the best candidacy in any aspect.
What is so specific about this match?
The match will take place in the homeland of one participant – Veselin Topalov. For him this is both advantage and burden. As we say in Russia – at home even walls help, but on the other hand it will be hard to stand the additional psychological pressure. The chess community will remember this match as the clash of the two most outstanding contemporary chess players. I am convinced that we will witness a great duel.
Your expectations from the organizers?
There were many tournament and matches were organised in Bulgaria. I am certain that this one will be also held on highest possible level. Just to remind you – the Organizing committee is presided over by the Prime Minister Mr. Boiko Borisov. And the President, Mr. Georgy Parvanov, promised to attend the games whenever he has the opportunity.
And will you attend the match?
Certainly. Besides, during the first days of the match the Presidential Board of FIDE will be held.
Thank you, Mr. President!
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Boosty winds, no tides and a wide selection of spots all within close proximity, featuring fun waves and clear flat water, will keep you occupied on the water at this prime spot for a quick getaway.
Split into windsurfing and kitesurfing areas, Alacati Bay has some mild chop and crossshore wind conditions. At the end of the little bay is a shallow teaching area ahead of the launch site. Mersin Koy offers shallow, flat waters too, but the wind is a bit gustier as it's offshore, but it does mean you get lovely flat water. You'll need a car to get there though as it's a ten minute drive away. At Pirlanta you'll find some nice swells with good gaps in between. The wind is onshore here but the launch is easy because there's no tide. Beginners are better at Alacati Koy because of the shallow water and onshore winds, which are also brilliant conditions for improving your freestyle. Urla is a flat water spot featuring a sand bar with onshore winds on one side and lovely offshore flat water conditions on the other. Although they can stay on the onshore side here, the sandbar is fairly narrow and it's not shallow, so beginners may feel intimidated launching and want to stick to Alicati or Sifine. All beaches are lovely and sandy. Gokova is 2.5 hours up the road if you fancy a road trip.
The wind is strongest here before noon and lasts until around six or 7pm. Coming in from the north in the summer, from April to September, the best time for kiting is usually June, averaging 18 - 25 knots. Nine to 12m kites are the most popular sizes with lighter riders on sevens. In the winter the wind switches to come from the south, but there can be long periods without wind, until the storms hit and the winds get really ramped up. Summer air temperatures are between 25°C / 77°F and 30°C / 86°F and from 10°C / 50°F to 18°C / 64°F in the winter. Water temperature can get up to 25°C / 77°F in the summer and drop to 12°C / 54°F in the winter. Just a one millimetre wetsuit or rash guard is recommended for summertime water sessions, as is a light sweater for the evenings as it can get chilly. Bring a 3mm wetsuit in the winter.
It's worth renting a car or a scooter as some kite schools offer storage. Taxis are easily available as well as small, local buses within town,but to really make the most of the area, a car is needed as the kite spots are 10 to 20 minutes away from each other.
Cesme is a summer resort town and includes everything from five-star hotels to youth hostels.
The many clubs and bars are located next to each other. Friday and Saturday nights are big in town during summer and the town is packed with activities for everyone. Local cuisine is available and very cheap but if you are in the mood for something else there is a whole area of foreign restaurants. A massive marina opened up last year offering a wide selection of shopping and entertainment for the whole family.
Cesme in summer is a massive summer vacation resort, not only for kiters, so it's set-up for off-the-water and on-the-water fun. Hit the thermal spas, go scuba-diving or just enjoy the gorgeous local beaches. Rent a scooter and ride around the historical town and taking in the sights is another option, as are trips to the ancient city of Ephesus as well as water parks.
Izmir International Airport (ABD) is 45 minutes away from the town of Cesme, Alacati. There are buses every 30 minutes and taxis are easily available.


text: And those 3 artisan food makers are taking part in Sheridans Irish Food festival on Sunday 26th May in North co. Meath. 80 Irish food producers, workshops for adults and children, national brown bread competition, children's entertainment, live music and more. It's all aobut celebrating the best of genuinely handcrafted irish food with friends and family in a fun environment! And it's FREE.. well, not if you want to buy food of course.To get there -The event will be held on the grounds of Sheridans Cheesemongers' warehouse and offices in the townland of Pottlereagh on the Meath Cavan border. The ...http://www.rte.ie/radio1/countrywide/programmes/2013/0525/452497-countrywide-saturday-25-may-2013/?clipid=1223852


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Answers to your gardening questions
Five-part article series on flower-drying starts here
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Lupines! Spring 2004
Welcome through Fred's Garden Gate! Those wonderful and colorful roadside and meadow flowers are up 'n running again! You know the ones: "Those colorful flowers blooming in spikes all up and down the road," referring, of course, to lupines—a perennial which has for decades decorated New England's rural areas. A question I hear frequently usually goes like this: "Can I move lupines from the side of the road or field into my garden?"
This is the time of year for "roadside-plantnappers" to look carefully from side to side, screech to a stop, wait for traffic to thin out, leap from their cars with a trowel and a cardboard box to try moving some of the best colors of lupines (and many other naturalized plants, as well) into their gardens at home.
Those gardeners, in particular, would do well to note and remember a number of important lessons. The first, as you might have expected me to say, is that taking flowering plants - that might have been enjoyed by all passersby - from public roadsides ultimately results in drab, dreary and colorless roadsides. Most important to consider are the property rights of the person from whose field, yard or driveway-borders plants are occasionally taken. Quite often a nearby resident has actually planted flowers on the sides of roads approaching their homes. What a nice idea! What a colorful and pleasant place to drive and enjoy!
A second hard-learned lesson: plants are where they are because they like it there. Naturalized lupines, for example, prefer deep, sandy soil with a little nutrition, full sun and minimal disturbance. Let's look closer at each one of those needs.
Need No. 1: Depth. Lupines are tap-rooted, penetrating up to three or more feet, straight down. Prying them out with a trowel - or even a spade - cuts off as much as 75- or 80-percent of that soil-anchor. How would you respond if someone jumped out of a car, took your legs off at mid-thigh (in the full-bloom prime of life) and then told you to run a marathon? Lupines and many other naturalized plants wouldn't like it either! Fact is, with a full load of flowers and drastically reduced roots, they have a tough time surviving that first year…if at all.
Needs No. 2 and 3: Sandy soil with little nutrition. How many roadside gardeners have deep, sandy soil? Not many, you can be sure. It's usually all clay or all rocks and ledge, poorly nourished and choked with weeds or a dense tangle of tree roots that wouldn't even grow good poison ivy.
Need No. 4: A sunny spot and minimal disturbance. Once again, they're where they are because they like it there...and they don't want to be jerked out of the ground, brutally root-pruned, tossed in a dry box or wrapped in a wad of Burger King napkins soaked in Pepsi, later to be replanted in heavy, wet and fertilized soil in the shade of some huge maple tree.
Additionally, such plants are almost never dug when they're dormant - the best time. The worst possible time to move many plants is when they're blooming, lupines included.
Finally, it is highly likely that, along with the dug-up plant, will come a variety of insects, weed seeds and diseases heretofore unknown in your garden. Who needs that?
Yes, you can have lupines in your garden. They've been hybridized with more brilliant colors and better tolerance of a wider range of soils. But they still prefer a deep (for their taproots), sandy (for optimum drainage) soil in the full sun and only a light spring application of fertilizer. And you'll no longer feel the need to carry a trowel and a cardboard box in the trunk of your car...or feel (and look) embarrassed whenever a car goes by to witness the questionable-deed. Besides, a jar or envelope for collecting a few seeds takes up far less space.
Let's leave plants like lupines, native orchids, lilies and ferns where they can be enjoyed by all who travel our country roads.
A few varieties to look for at the local nursery or garden center: Russell Hybrids - bold colors in densely-packed spikes which grow to about three-feet tall on sturdy stems. A shorter, early-flowering version of Russell hybrids are the Minarettes. Only 20-inches tall and in a full range of rich, strong colors. One last variety: Popsicle. Compact, early, about half the height of Russells, and in a nice range of colors on very thick, 10-inch spikes.
One final note: Lupines are aphid magnets! It is nearly a sure bet that yours will become infested with the fat little insects with a silvery-gray or green coloring. Aphids pierce plant cells, siphon juices and, in the process, may inject some awful virus which can turn your treasured lupine into a gnarled, twisted mess. Aphids must be attacked with speed and vigor. Immediate blasting with a stiff spray from your garden hose will knock off and mortally injure most of the critters. Follow up with a thorough dusting of Rotenone, Pyrethrum or coarse spray of Safer's Soap—three relatively effective and safe insecticides. You'll find all three in the natural insecticides section at your local garden center or farm 'n garden shop.
By the way, if you're a "roadside plant-napper", I suggest you read: Garden Etiquette, a chapter in Fred's online book: Keys To The Garden Gate. Your complimentary copy is just sitting there waiting for you!
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Former Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura called for the abolition of the Democratic and Republican parities in an appearance last night on CNN, saying they are worse than violent warring street gangs.
In an interview with Piers Morgan, Ventura did not hold back, urging that "We need to abolish the political parties," and "Make them political action committees."
As he does in his new book, the former Navy Seal compared the current two party US political system to the infamous Los Angeles street gangs the Bloods and Crips.
"They call the blue states Democrats, well that is also the colors of the Crips," he explained. "Naturally, the Bloods' color is red and the Republican states are called red states."
"They're worse," Ventura continued. "Let me explain why they're worse: The Crips and the Bloods, the street gangs, while they can be devastating to a certain small part of the population, the Democrips and the Rep-bloodicans, they affect everybody in this country."
Ventura elaborated by explaining that the system has been corrupted by big money and both parties are bought and paid for, leaving no room for a third party to have any success.
Ventura suggested that presidential candidates should be "required to wear a NASCAR racing suit" to "show who owns them".
The former Governor also had some choice words for the corporate media, for not scrutinizing the political system and instead concentrating on pap.
"I think it's awful. It's terrible. You know, the news used to be to report facts and allow you to make the decision. All these shows are nothing but opinion moderators. They're hired guns to push an agenda. I think it's horrible." Ventura said.
"When our forefathers created this country, the media was supposed to be the fourth branch of government, the unwritten branch." Ventura added.
"Their job was to keep track of what the other three were doing and report it to the American people so the American people could judge it accordingly. What you have now is nothing but a media with opinion and a media that I remember the death of Anna Nicole Smith. It was the headline for a month – a month. And yet the meat and potatoes of running our country gets cast aside because why? The media today is not in to reporting the news, they're in to creating it, and that is very, very dangerous."


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Recent comments
- Tim Jamison
- November 03, 2012 - 21:40
We're going to have one, and then two, high-powered hydroelectric dams soon and we do not have the infrastructure or the money required for NG so here's an idea: Let's sell it to people that already have the infrastructure for it (Americans) and make them pay to pipe it to them. They'll be willing to pay too, if it means keeping the lights on in the homes of the people, affordably, and keeping the factories running. Mo' money for us. They'll pay. They cannot afford any more foreclosures or manufacturing shutdowns
- Ron Wagner
- November 02, 2012 - 14:16
Sorry for you folks who will continue to pay high energy prices because of bad leadership. Natural gas is the future of energy. It is replacing dirty old coal plants, and dangerous expensive nuclear plants. It will fuel cars, vans, buses, locomotives, aircraft, ships, tractors, engines of all kinds. It costs far less. It will help keep us out of more useless wars, where we shed our blood and money. It lowers CO2 emissions. Over 2,400 natural gas story links on my blog. An annotated bibliography of live links, updated daily. The big picture of natural gas. https://www.ronwagnersrants.blogspot.com
- NL Guy
- November 02, 2012 - 10:27
Natural Gas would never work in NL, I support this report. Who would pay for all the retrofits to accommodate the energy source? Plants and pipelines are one thing, how many homes anywhere on the island is setup to house a gas line? It would not be worth it to produce electricity with it either. The population is not there to pay for something that goes up and down more then you can shake a stick at. Newfoundlanders don't need anything else to complain about. Just build muskrat falls, get it over with! 50 years from now, when everyone is looking where to get there power to support growing technology. Newfoundlanders will be laughing. Out with the old in NL, In with the New. The time is now!!
- John in NL
- November 02, 2012 - 14:13
NL Guy -- You have missed the point. The discounted proposal would use Natural Gas as a fuel for a gas-fired generating plant to replace the oil-fired equipment currently used in Holyrood. Nobody, even in the Liberal Party of NL, is suggesting replacing furnaces in peoples homes with gas furnaces. ____ Not even the twit who suggested building a gas generating plant two hundred miles offshore (saves a pipeline) on a GBS (or in a really big dory) is that far off base.
- Gassed
- November 02, 2012 - 09:31
Seems to be that Jeromey has made a political career of passing natural gas.
- Brian
- November 02, 2012 - 08:50
What about Vancouver Island?
- John in Whitbourne
- November 02, 2012 - 08:35
I think that it is probably self-defeating for Lorraine Michael to play the farce card. As much as I respect her personally (and I do because she is a wonderful person), the fiscal orientation of the New Democratic Party is a pretty close fit to the definition of 'farce'. The social policies of the NDP are always right on the money but their financial world view has been historically unencumbered by any possibility of realization.
- John in Whitbourne
- November 02, 2012 - 08:28
The headline should read: "Reality Rules out Natural Gas". This issue needs to be decomposed into it's parts.____ 1) Feasibility of extracting NL offshore gas for sale on the world market _____ 2) Feasibility of using any natural gas for power generation in a Holyrood replacement. ____The connection of the two in the MF debate is a red herring. Any difference in cost due to transportation is not informative because it is much smaller than the error in the long term forecasts of fossil fuel prices.
- Alec C
- November 02, 2012 - 08:21
'Husky's White Rose field, but that the company plans to liquefy that gas and sell it on the global market.' When do they plan on liquefying and selling on the global market or is just an excuse? Surly an application exists for Husky's plan to export? 30 year supply contract 180KM away and Husky's not interested, I don't buy that. If the pipeline isn't economically viable what about transferring the gas via LNG Carrier? Husky wants to make global market prices in sales which is understandable BUT why not lower the royalty rate for NL import LNG? This incentive will lower Husky's initial production cost and Nalcor has had these talks with Husky RIGHT? Put out a tender for a supply contract and see what contracts the LNG exporters come up with. How many shipments would be required annually for LNG? Is it cost effective for extra storage of LNG for winter months to avoid transportation issues that might arise? Total LNG requirements for gas plant? As for the natural gas plant how many gigawatt-hours will it need to produce in a year and its peak load? What size plant is needed in terms of megawatts? Nalcor seems to be under the impersonation they HAVE to build new generation themselves, but a natural gas plant SHOULD be done by private businesses. Let NL Power/Hydro take on negotiations for kWh prices from the private entity. Natural gas for the Avalon offers the ability to replace isolated communities generation from Diesal. The same tender for the Avalon plant can include the many smaller plants for communities that can't get connected to the hydro grid (cost of transmission lines). Haven't heard a pep put out of Nalcor on natural gas and smaller communities, almost like they have been forgotten or ignored.
- Maurice E. Adams
- November 02, 2012 - 08:03
Muskrat and natural gas are solutions looking for a problem. Efficiency, combined with small hydro and wind, can most economically get us to 2041. Billions of dollars in borrowing and expenditures for either Muskrat or natural gas will play into the hands of Quebec by (come 2041), weakening us fiscally and by preventing us, our children and grandchildren from benefiting from our near-zero cost Upper Chuurchill Falls power. We got 'locked out' of Upper Churchill once, let's not do again.
- George S.
- November 02, 2012 - 07:42
Scope of Work as defined by Government of Newfoundland: Dear Consultant, I have engineered a structure with a basement, four walls, 20 windows, one roof, and two doors. In fact, I have already started to pour cement. We need you to assess whether I should build ahouse or a ferris wheel. These are the only two options. Please advise before our carefully structured debate scheduled for November 2012. Seriously?


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This Egg Carton Bat is a great project to make with your kids! Reuse an old Styrofoam or cardboard egg carton and make a whole family of cute bats! These would look great hanging from one of your trees on Halloween night! With a few simple materials, these Halloween bats make crafting easy and fun for kids of all ages. This Egg Carton Bat is sure to bring smiles this October. Easy Halloween crafts are always a great idea for nights when you want the kids to get creative and be in the holiday spirit.
- Egg Carton (Cardboard kind is preferred)
- Brown/Black Paint
- Paint Brush
- (2) Googly Eye's
- Scissors
- Orange Ribbon
- After you've gathered your Supplies you will want to cut the Egg Carton into 4 sections, Then take your scissors and cut up around to create the "Wings".
- After that, Take the paint brush and paint it! I used a Plastic egg carton, But I prefer a Cardboard type. It will work better with the paint. After the paint has dried you will want to paste the googly Eye's on to the Middle egg "hole" where you didn't cut.
- Next, poke two holes to run the ribbon threw the tops where you pasted the eyes with.
- Lastly, Run the Ribbon threw and tie a knot!
- Your Done! It might sounded hard, But I enjoyed every minute of it. It didn't take much time at all. I think this would be a great School craft or just a craft with your kids! I know they would enjoy it.
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We value having experts with practical, hands-on experience managing advanced intranets. Our evaluators and researchers have held key roles at the BBC, Boots, BT, Bupa, Fidelity, France Telecom, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, Oxfam, Sara Lee, Syngenta, T-Mobile, Thomson Reuters and Unilever.
Paul Miller, DWG Founder and CEO
Paul is a technology and social entrepreneur. He is CEO and Founder of the Digital Workplace Group. He has been at the heart of the work and technology revolution for the last 20 years.
He is the author of "The Digital Workplace: How Technology is Liberating Work", a Charter Member of the Editorial Council of IBM's Center for CIO Leadership and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.
After an early career as a business editor and speech writer, Paul published the influential WAVE magazine in 1990 and established The Empowerment Group (now the Digital Workplace Forum Group Limited) in 1992, pioneering new approaches to communication within major organizations. In 1993, during the early days of the web, he co-founded the Ideas Café, a regular innovation event shaped along social software lines. Paul was also one of the leaders of the innovative "Fathers and Daughters Weekends".
He lives in London and has two daughters.
Follow Paul on Twitter @paulmillersays
Helen Day, Group Managing Director
Helen is responsible for the management and development of the Digital Workplace Group of businesses. Her role includes chairing DWG member meetings in the UK and Europe and developing business strategy along with our customers. She also has overall responsibility for service delivery, team development and core functions such as Finance and IT.
Helen started with DWG as a benchmarker of global member intranets and author of research reports in the areas of communication, strategy and governance. Prior to this, she worked for the UK-based pharmacy chain Boots the Chemists for 14 years, setting up the organization's first intranet and becoming Group Intranet Manager in the 1990s. She led a project to consolidate seven business intranets – some international – and to roll-out a new group-wide CMS and portal. She also managed a site-wide redesign, which included delivering key intranet content to Boots stores through a point-of-sale interface. Helen won the International Information Industry Award for 'Best Intranet Project' in 2004 and was runner-up for the European Information Professional of the Year Award in 2005.
Helen loves working in the flexible digital workplace – mostly from her loft in Nottingham, England – and liaising with colleagues and DWG clients worldwide through the cloud. When not working, she spends much of her time renovating a 1930s house to its former glory and learning how to use all the food its orchard garden produces.
Follow Helen on Twitter @helenday
Mark Silverman, Group Commercial Director
As Commercial Director, Mark's responsibilities cover the financial, legal and compliance aspects of the business, as well as holding regular discussions with current and prospective members.
Mark has held a wide range of commercial positions, working for both established and start-up businesses in the technology sector.
A regular tennis player, Mark also enjoys spending time with his two young grandchildren as well as travelling with his wife Michelle.
Nancy Goebel, Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships & Business Development
Nancy is leading DWG's global expansion across the membership and consulting footprints through strategic partnerships and account development. In addition, Nancy also actively manages a client portfolio of 20+ organisations across financial services, professional services, consumer goods and energy companies. During her six-year tenure with DWG, Nancy has also been involved in other key aspects of service delivery, including account management, benchmarking, research, blogging and executive producing Digital Workplace Live and DW 24.
Prior to joining DWG, Nancy was an accomplished executive at JPMorgan Chase. She spent over 18 years in the Corporate Office, where she built and led global high-performance teams in designing an award-winning intranet. She also led successful multi-million-dollar expense reduction initiatives, digital enablement and business re-engineering initiatives for corporate technology and human resources.
Outside work, Nancy is an enthusiastic wine maker, fundraiser, meditator, wife and mother of two.
Angela Pohl, Managing Director, DWG Member Forum
Since becoming DWG's first North American team member in 2006, Angela has held a number of roles in the organization, including Benchmarking Programme Manager, Membership Management Director, Client Service Director, DWG 24 Programme Manager, and Executive Producer of Digital Workplace Live. As DWG's Member Forum Managing Director, she is passionate about continuously improving the member experience through excellent service, and exploring new ideas for developing the business.
Angela has a Master's degree in Business Administration from London Business School. Before joining DWG, she worked at Avery Dennison and Bristol Myers-Squibb in the areas of engineering, quality management, marketing and information management.
Based in Ohio, USA, Angela loves experimenting with the mobility and flexibility that the digital workplace allows. She can often be found combining exercise with work at her 'treadmill desk', a running machine equipped with a full digital workplace setup. When not working, Angela enjoys being a mother, marathon training, helping at school, and planning and taking adventures with her family.
Julie Lakha, Managing Director, Consulting Services
As Managing Director of DWG Consulting Services, Julie leads and manages all aspects of our consultancy offering, from the development and shaping of our services through to client delivery. With extensive experience of establishing and leading intranet and digital workplace programs in a global organization, Julie understands the practical challenges clients face, the need at times for hands-on support and how defining an approach that recognizes the organizational culture could mean the difference between success and failure. Specializing in the areas of strategy, governance, global program management and user experience, Julie also advises clients as part of our consulting team.
Julie first become involved with digital channels 20 years ago, prior to the widespread adoption we see today. Since then she has held various digital roles and been responsible for the development of a number of award-winning online services for HSBC, one of the world's largest financial institutions, as well as the overall governance and design standards for HSBC websites and intranets globally. Prior to leaving HSBC, Julie was Global Head of Digital Workplace & Experience, where she defined and led the digital workplace agenda across the Group (c.330,000 employees in 80+ countries). During her tenure, HSBC became the first member of the Digital Workplace Group (DWG) to achieve the DWG Mark in all four benchmarking areas. Julie now runs her own digital consultancy business, providing expertise and hands-on support for internet, intranet and domain management.
Julie is passionate about demonstrating business value and delivering great user experiences. When not connected to all things digital, she can be found on the hockey pitch or volunteering in her local community.
Elizabeth Marsh, Director of Research
In her role as Director of Research at the Digital Workplace Group, Elizabeth leads the member research and event content programmes across the business.
She is passionate about 'connecting the dots' within the community, whether through connecting members to peers or resources, enabling new research opportunities or bringing new organizations into the research programme.
Elizabeth brings over ten years of experience in the fields of intranet and knowledge management to her role in DWG. Her career has included intranet management roles at T-Mobile and Reuters, with broad-ranging responsibilities including community management, internal communications and research.
When not busy in the digital workplace, Elizabeth is a keen writer and musician, playing flute in an amateur orchestra and performing with various local groups.
Steve Bynghall, Research & Knowledge Lead, Benchmarker, Consultant
Steve is a research and knowledge lead across the Digital Workplace Group of businesses.
He has produced several best practice reports, is a regular blogger and provides knowledge management services to DWG and Digital Workplace Forum members.
Steve is also one of DWG's benchmarking team, specializing in the areas of collaboration, strategy and governance. He researched and was the content producer for Paul Miller's book 'The Digital Workplace: How Technology is Liberating Work '.
Steve launched and managed the global client extranet programme at BDO, the fifth largest accounting network in the world. During his 13 years there, he played an integral part in two major intranet reiterations, as well as launching a number of other knowledge-related platforms. Steve has recently co-written a book on crowdsourcing with Ross Dawson.
Steve is passionate about being able to work from anywhere, and is occasionally seen in Starbucks with his trusty laptop. When not working, Steve can be found exploring London with his family.
Follow Steve on Twitter @bynghall
Louise Kennedy, Benchmark Programme Manager, Consultant
Louise is responsible for co-ordinating all DWG benchmarking evaluations. She is also a lead usability evaluator, having benchmarked many member intranets and corporate internet sites.
A web usability specialist, Louise has conducted benchmarking, requirements-gathering, user surveys and testing for a range of international clients and managed the roll-out of large web projects, from CMS selection and implementation to creating and enforcing standards and guidelines. She has also written DWG briefing papers on findability topics. Her past clients include the BBC, Syngenta, PUMA and 3M.
Louise loves the mountains and has been known to take conference calls whilst tied to the rock face. She can often be found on a new indoor climbing wall installed at her office in Somerset, England, where she keeps fit in between scheduling benchmark evaluations and writing emails.
John Baptista, Benchmarking Lead
John is a benchmarking specialist at DWG and also an academic at Warwick Business School, where he has spearheaded the teaching of digital work at MBA and MSc level. On joining DWG in 2005 he helped create and manage the DWG benchmarking model, as well as benchmarking many member organizations. He has also played a key role in designing appropriate methods and overseeing the consistency and quality of benchmarking results and reports.
John has written several scientific articles on aspects of digital work, one of which was judged the best paper of 2010 by the Association of Information Systems.
He has two kids and lives in Oxford, England with his family. He loves exercising (just don't ask him to run the Hellrunner ever again) but is just as happy talking about computers and geeky stuff.
Chris Tubb, Benchmarking Lead, Consultant
Chris is an intranet and digital workplace consultant and lead benchmarker for DWG in the Management Benchmarking Areas. He is also an analyst, blogger and research associate across the Digital Workplace Group of businesses. As well as publishing research papers on operational intranets and intranet measurement, he has been working with the Digital Workplace Forum on developing models for mapping and measuring digital workplaces.
Working with intranets since 1996, in and out of IT and Communications departments, Chris was formerly responsible for intranet strategy and architecture at Orange SA and France Telecom Group, where he helped deliver bilingual intranets to 200,000 colleagues.
His work interests include governance, strategy, metrics, flexible and co-working, the future of work and the intersection of technology with just about everything.
In real life, Chris lives in Brighton, England with his family and takes photography too seriously. He occasionally twitters @christubb.
Andrew Marr, Benchmarking Lead
Andrew is a benchmarking evaluator specializing in intranet management areas such as strategy, governance, communication and collaboration. He has also authored DWG research papers on enterprise adoption of social and collaborative tools, the use of taxonomies and folksonomies, and managing risk in the digital workplace. Andrew is passionate about understanding how people work with technology and how their experience of the digital workplace can be improved.
Andrew has specialized in internet and intranet development for over ten years. He is an independent consultant, with experience in the insurance, publishing, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Before joining DWG he was responsible for intranet strategy and development at the UK-based healthcare provider, Bupa, where he implemented a number of pioneering social and collaboration initiatives.
Outside work, Andrew is a husband, a father of two boys, and loves flying aircraft of any description.
Louise Bloom, Usability Benchmarking Lead, Consultant
Louise is in charge of the training and quality assurance component of DWG's usability benchmarking and of driving the development of the benchmarking model to keep pace with current workplace trends and member requirements. She has written a forward-looking assessment of usability in the workplace, 'New Directions in Usability', and regularly attends member meetings to share benchmarking findings and provide insights into usability and user experience issues.
Louise has been at the forefront of user experience development in the UK for several years, working with leading brands such as O2, Sony Ericsson and Random House to deliver a diverse range of online services, from Facebook applications and e-book readers to e-commerce sites and search platforms. Before joining DWG, she was team leader for online services at Ofsted, the UK government agency tasked with inspecting schools and educational and care services.
With two small children and an enthusiastic puppy, Louise is a dedicated free-range worker, combining playground visits and walking on the beautiful South Downs near her home in Eastbourne, England, with report writing and user evaluations across international time zones.
Ephraim Julius Freed, Communications Manager
Ephraim Freed is a communicator and self-proclaimed "intranet nerd" and is the Communications Manager for the Digital Workplace Group. He oversees our marketing (including this website you're on right now), facilitates in-person and online DWG member events and hosts our monthly webinar, Digital Workplace Live.
Ephraim previously worked as a writer and professional services consultant for social intranet software company, ThoughtFarmer and managed internal communications and launched a social intranet at Oxfam America.
In his spare time Ephraim is raising two baby girls, goes trail running and plays many sports with great mediocrity.
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We often joke that drinking a diet soda cancels out our French fries. But are diet drinks really the best choice for us? As with most things in life, health professionals remind us that moderation is key.
Jazzercise Founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett recommends some healthy, tasty and low-calorie alternatives to help you quench your thirst naturally:
Cool Water
Remaining hydrated is critical for our survival, and drinking water is the most effective way to do it. Water is refreshing, thirst quenching, available almost everywhere and easily portable. If you favor flavored waters, check labels to make sure they're low-sugar or sugar-free.
Make Your Own
Create your own flavored waters by freezing small chunks of fruit in ice trays or freezer-safe containers then adding them to your glass of water. You'll have a colorful and delightful homemade healthy drink.
Be Juicy
What could be more refreshing than fresh-squeezed orange juice? With juice bars and raw foods restaurants all over the country, you can easily enjoy tasty juice blends such as orange, apple and carrot. If you juice at home, add a splash of seltzer water for fizz and fun.
Spot of Tea
If you like variety, try teas on for size. From fruity flavors to herbal blends, there are thousands of flavors of tea, and many provide additional health benefits. For extra energy, try black or green teas that are caffeinated; and white tea to a lesser extent.
Milk It
Milk is a healthy alternative to diet drinks. Low-fat milk or soy, rice, almond or hemp milks are satisfying beverages. Want something sweeter? Try vanilla flavored milks – most are sweetened with natural cane juice.
Enjoy diet drinks as treats, but expand your horizons to include natural drinks that are tasty and healthy for you.
Judi Sheppard Missett, who turned her love of jazz dance into a worldwide dance exercise phenomenon, founded the Jazzercise dance fitness program in 1969. She has advanced the business opportunities of women and men in the fitness industry by growing the program into an international franchise business that today, hosts a network of 7,800 instructors teaching more than 32,000 classes weekly in 32 countries.
The workout program, which offers a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, cardio box and Latin style movements, has positively affected millions of people worldwide. Benefits include increased cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility, as well as an overall "feel good" factor. Additional Jazzercise programs include Junior Jazzercise, Jazzercise Lite and Personal Touch. For more information on Jazzercise go to jazzercise.com or call (800)FIT-IS-IT or (760)476-1750.