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?We believe that every child is a champion.? This mission statement informs the approach that Cal Elite Kids takes with the participants of its programs. Youngsters may learn self-reliance in gymnastics lessons, which take place on an in-ground tumble-track trampoline, on an array of beams and bars, or in the air above an in-ground foam pit. They also develop discipline in dance class; at the Rancho Santa Margarita facility, the five dance studios inspire with views of the surrounding mountains.
Cal Elite Kids? charges can even learn how to express themselves through athletic theatrical performances or simply improve their 2 a.m. Friday-night karaoke warblings during Glee Elite sessions.
With more than 30 years of kid-entertaining experience, The Little Gym provides a safe and noncompetitive environment wherein wee ones can exercise their brains and bodies. Maturing moppets aged 4 months to 3 years glean social and cognitive skills from a parent-child program that helps developing minds learn colors and numbers and helps parents learn to take turns and share. Gymnastics allows energized preschoolers and kindergarteners to tumble at their own pace and caters to differing ages, levels of muscle development, and hatred of vegetables. Grade-school gymnasts tackle the mat, bar, vault, and beam in classes divided by ability, not age, and dance classes allow the rhythmically inclined to shake and sway.
At Intensity All Stars, experienced coaches impart knowledge on young athletes. In a training facility that's equally as professional, these trainers help Intensity athletes hone techniques. To explore a new passion without the competition, students enroll in more casual classes, like tumbling, dance, and parkour. Intensity boasts US All Star Federation credentials, a first-aid-certified staff, and its own pro shop, but many simply appreciate the way it stokes students' interests, fitness, and self-confidence.
As an Olympic gold medalist and master of the still rings, gymnast Eduard Azarian knows the feeling of standing on the winner's podium and hearing his nation cheer him on. Now, three decades later, he helps others experience that same exhilaration and sense of accomplishment. As the president of Azarian Gymnastics Training Center, he leads a diverse team that teaches an array of gymnastics skills to kids and adults. The center's recreational programs for ages 6 months and up help boost flexibility, conditioning, and self-confidence with classes focusing on learning gymnastics, trampoline, and tumbling skills.
Schulein Fit Enterprises' boutique fitness centers keep bodies toned through innovative classes taught by savvy, experienced instructors. Shimmy through women-only Zumba classes at the Athletic Club for Women, which fuse fitness with Latin-inspired dances such as salsa, tango, flamenco, and the Cicero. Rippling abdominals and self-aware biceps begin with BodyRoXX classes at Back Bay Fitness, blending the core methods of spinning, cross training, Pilates, and treadmill trekking to render bodies as chiseled as an ice sculpture of Mount Rushmore. Laguna Health Club offers classes such as beach boot camp, which guides participants through rigorous military-style fitness routines in an environment that promotes both communal support and sandcastle construction.
Linxian Guo stands before a roaring audience at the 1988 Olympic Games, barely dropping a sweat as he prepares to take on the parallel bars. The brawny athlete pulls himself up and launches his body into the air, flipping upside-down, somersaulting elegantly, and transforming into a swan and back as the audience erupts into gasps and applause.
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Tips for Guilloche Pattern Vectors in Under an Hour!
Sep 9th
Today we will talk about the technique of creating guilloche pattern vectors using the Envelope Distort, Blend Tool and Pattern Brush. Guilloche pattern vectors are commonly used to protect the securities and banknotes from counterfeiting. Usually, to generate a guilloche pattern vector, designers use special expensive software. You might not have known that Adobe Illustrator helps to create guilloche pattern vectors, using only native features. Let's see how it's done! Tutorial Details: Guilloche Pattern Vector Program: Adobe Illustrator CS2 – CC2014 Difficulty: Beginner Topics Covered: Envelope Distort, Blend Tool and Pattern Brush Estimated Completion Time: 20 minutes Final Image: Guilloche Pattern Vector Step 1 To begin this guilloche pattern vector tutorial, open Adobe Illustrator and create a new document ( Cmd / Ctrl + N ). Your artboard can be any size. The guilloche pattern vector we'll create will work equally well in the RGB and in the CMYK color modes. Step 2 Take the Pen Tool (P) and draw a wavy line with no fill like shown in the picture below. You do not need to repeat the exact shape of the curve – just place the handles of the start point and end point of the path horizontally. To do this, …
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All the Rage: 3D Style Retro Text Effect Tutorial
May 20th
In this tutorial you'll learn how to create dimensional text inspired by vintage packaging designs and logotypes. Pour a cup of coffee, sit back, and let's create some text with the help of Illustrator effects, the Blend Tool, and textures fit for the branding of a coffee house.
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In this tutorial we will learn how to create a vector character using the Pen Tool, linear and radial gradients, Art Brush, Pattern Brush and Blend Tool. For manual …. Adobe Illustrator tutorial : Draw realistic liquids in vector art .
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Create a Sunset Scene Using the Blend Tool in Illustrator
Mar 27th
The Blend Tool is a powerful tool which allows you to create quick and easy blends in Adobe Illustrator. In this quick tip screen cast, I'm going to show you how to create a sunset using primarily the Blend Tool.
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Difficulty: Beginner; Length: Medium; Tags: Tools & Tips, Tutorials , Vector . … Create a Sunset Scene Using the Blend Tool in Illustrator … Sharon Milne aka ChewedKandi is an Illustrator and Author specialising in vector art .
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How to Create a Blended Hexagonal Print Design in Adobe Illustrator
Mar 25th
Geometric print designs have been quite the trend as of late. Using the Blend Tool (W) , the Appearance panel in Adobe Illustrator, and a trendy color palette we'll create a hexagonal design of our own, ready for the printers. 1. Draw Your Hexagons Step 1 The first step is simple: draw a hexagon. To do so easily use the Polygon Tool to create a 6-sided polygon with a Radius of 100pts . Step 2 Draw a second, smaller hexagon next to the first. This one has a Radius of 20pts . 2. Blend the Hexagons Step 1 Select both hexagons and Align their centers (both Vertically and Horizontally ). Using the Blend Tool (W) , select both shapes and apply a blend of 6 Steps . I change the colors of the hexagons before applying the blend so the blend is easier to see. Step 2 With your newly blended group selected, go to Object > Expand , and Expand the group so you have eight stacked objects. 3. Divide into Sections Step 1 Use the Line Segment Tool () , draw a straight path in the center of the hexagon, bisecting it horizontally, from …
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Quick Tip: An Overview of Blends and the Blend Tool in Illustrator
Mar 24th
In this screencast, we'll take an in-depth look at the Blend Tool and the blend-making options. This will be a good start for beginners, a refresher for more experienced users, and along the way, you'll learn some hidden tips.
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In this tutorial , you'll learn how to create custom vector fire. We'll use custom art brushes, and will alter shapes with the Blend Tool and manipulate the look of your strokes and objects with Blending Modes in order to create a text treatment that
Quick Tip: Create a Long Shadow Using a Blend in Illustrator – Part 1
Mar 23rd
Long shadows are all the rage. There are many ways to create them, but using a Blend has its advantages. The blend remains live, so if you want, you can chan…
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Create a Detailed Tomato Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
Mar 13th
Follow this tutorial and have fun creating a vector tomato text effect in Adobe Illustrator. We will start with the letters and prepare them for the realistic tomato look that includes: the outer pulp, the seed pockets, the inner pulp and the seeds. We'll create all of these starting from simple shapes and using a few manipulation techniques along with the Pathfinder panel and the Appearance panel. Next, you will learn how to add details on the pulp of the tomato using a build-in Art Brush plus the Roughen and Zig Zag effects. At the end you'll make things more glossy by adding highlights and shades using Blend Art Brushes and also the Blend Tool. Tutorial Assets To complete the tutorial you will need the following assets: Lard! Font FatC Font Blob Round Font 1. Start a New Project Launch Illustrator and go to File > New to open a blank document. Type a name and set up the dimensions then select Pixels as Units and RGB as Color Mode . Next, go to Edit > Preferences > General and set the Keyboard Increment to 1px then go to Units & Display Performance and set the Units as in the image. I usually work with these settings and they will help you throughout the drawing process. 2. Type and Prepare the Letters Step 1 Grab the Type Tool (T) and type " ECTOR " using…
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Draft Watch: Odds now favor Rose as No. 1 pick, not Beasley
Originally Published: May 12, 2008
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Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesWith point guards hot right now, Derrick Rose could power past Michael Beasley for the No. 1 pick.
In 2007, one question dominated the months before the NBA draft: Who is the No. 1 player in the draft?
Greg Oden, a once-in-a-decade center prospect?
Or Kevin Durant, who had been arguably the most productive freshman in the history of college basketball?
After more than a month of deliberation, the Portland Trail Blazers decided to take Oden with the top pick.
This year, again, the focus is on two players.
The consensus two months ago was that Kansas State forward Michael Beasley was, far and away, the likely choice for the No. 1 pick.
Beasley had a freshman season that, in almost every way, was even more impressive than Durant's. He ended the season as the country's leading rebounder and one of its top scorers -- impressive feats for an 18-year-old freshman playing in an elite conference such as the Big 12.
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Mad Men Premiere Opens a 'Doorway' to a Promising (and Deadly) Season Six
Features By Caitlin Hughes on April 8, 2013 | Be the First To CommentNow in its sixth season, Mad Men is probably one of the only shows on television that never jumped the shark – it remains as thoughtful and sophisticated a show since its first season. Sure, there have been some mistakes made along the way. But if I'm to judge from this two-hour premiere episode alone (sorry, this will likely therefore be on the long side), entitled "The Doorway," I don't think that there's much to worry about in terms of the show not living up to expectations. In the premiere, a lot of recurring themes from seasons past are revisited – impending death, times that are a-changin', infidelity, identity – though are these themes should be ever-present, as the show wouldn't exist without them. Especially now since Vietnam looms even more heavily over the show's landscape and harbingers of death become even more pertinent. And, yes, the premiere was pretty damn good. Written by showrunner Matthew Weiner and directed by veteran Mad Men director Scott Hornbacher, it featured elegant, filmic non-linear structure, as well as the intelligent writing that we have all grown accustomed to in the many years of drinking in this show.
Movie News After Dark: Jemaine Goes Bad, David Simon Hates You, Prometheus and SXSW Changes People
Movie News By Neil Miller on April 5, 2012 | Comments (2)What is Movie News After Dark? Like The Wire creator David Simon, it doesn't think you should worship it. Except that it doesn't think you're a dummy for liking it. That actually makes you quite smart. We begin this evening with a look at Jemaine Clement and Nicole Sherzinger in Men in Black III. The formerly flying conchord and the pussycat doll will be the film's duo of baddies, both looking very much as the higher powers intended for them: one is creepy, the other is hot.
'Mad Men' Creator Matthew Weiner Readies Owen Wilson and Zach Galifianakis for Film Debut 'You Are Here'
Casting Couch By Nathan Adams on March 29, 2012 | Be the First To CommentSeeing as he served as a writer/producer on Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Matthew Weiner is considered something of a TV god. Also, I hear that he has some new show called Mad Men that's showing some promise; so he's got the TV game locked down. But a transition into feature films has eluded him up to this point. Weiner wrote a dramedy called You Are Here back in the early 2000s. It's about a freewheeling weatherman who goes on a road trip with his bi-polar best friend. The friend is kind of a man-child, but he's in line to inherit some big responsibilities, which causes complications between the two. It sounds like something of a coming-of-age movie, but for grown-ass men. Over the years several incarnations of the film have almost made it into production with names like Matt Dillon, Jack Black, and Matthew McConaughey attached in various roles, but up to this point it's never completely worked out. That's all set to change though, because – dang it – this guy wrote on Andy Richter Controls the Universe, and if he wants to make a goofy comedy, then he's allowed to. THR has news that Weiner is determined to put the project in front of the camera sometime around April, and if that doesn't sound official enough for you, he's already signed Owen Wilson and Zach Galifianakis to star.
'Mad Men,' 'Eastbound & Down,' and Cultural Estrangement
Channel Guide By Amber Humphrey on March 28, 2012 | Comments (5)If I were to call The Vampire Diaries stupid, I don't think that too many people would be outraged or even ask me to explain why I had that opinion. Everyone would probably just assume that I wasn't in to vampires or diaries or good-looking men with smoldering eyes and leave it at that. The show definitely has its fan base, and it's a very devoted fan base, but it's socially acceptable to not like The Vampire Diaries. Now, what if I were to call Mad Men stupid? The kind of inarticulate assessment that it's perfectly OK to make when talking about The Vampire Diaries probably wouldn't fly when talking about Matthew Weiner's acclaimed drama (mainly because the show isn't stupid and, even if it isn't your cup of mid-afternoon booze, there are certain things about it that you have to concede—it's thematically complex, well-written, pretty to look at, etc.). I happen to be a faithful Mad Men viewer but I know that there are people who find it painfully unwatchable and I also know that these people aren't hillbillies (no offense to hillbillies) or unintelligent. Disliking a popular show is, of course, alienating—even when you're steadfast in your opinion—but it's also just incredibly frustrating; there's a kind of emperor's new clothes aspect to it where you're left asking, what is it that I'm missing here?
'Mad Men' Will Return for Seasons Five and Six
Television By Neil Miller on April 1, 2011 | Be the First To CommentFans of excellent television can rejoice today. This is no April Fools' joke. AMC and Lionsgate have announced to the world that seasons five and six of everyone's favorite Madison Avenue soap opera (circa 1960) are a go, and series creator/beating heart Matthew Weiner is on board. After extensive negotiations that were reportedly slowed by Weiner's desire for a bit more "credit" (read: payola), things have finally been smoothed out and the partnership can move forward on the thing that matters most: showing us what the hell happens to Don Draper next. You can read the entire press release after the jump, if you'd like. In it you will find a very cool bit about a possible option for a seventh season. Yes, you read that right. Seven seasons of Mad Men. Drool.
Culture Warrior: A Reluctant Criticism of 'Mad Men'
Culture Warrior By Landon Palmer on September 21, 2010 | Comments (10)I really love Mad Men. I talk about it a lot. Since The Wire ended in 2008, and I haven't seen any episodes of Boardwalk Empire yet, then as far as my knowledge takes me it's the best damn show currently on television. Nothing I'm saying here is necessarily new, but Mad Men effectively does a great many things I've never seen television do before in that it 1) delivers is an incredibly entertaining and engaging media object while it uses its protagonists to criticize and reveal the potentially manipulative processes of media itself, 2) interrogates any continuous notion of the ever-interpretationally-oscillating "good old days" by showing how they were neither that good nor that long ago, thereby criticizing our culture's all-too-convenient rotating manufacture of nostalgia, 3) utilizes the past to criticize white male heteronormative hegemony and reveal a systematic culture of sexism, racism, and homophobia, and all the while 4) creates compelling drama as manifested by ambiguous, layered characters with the combination of beautiful cinematography and impeccable production design. Mad Men, in short, is an engrossing, enjoyable, and thought-provoking series in unprecedented ways. But for a show to engage in such a rare criticism of a cultural moment, a bit of negotiation is required. And it is in this respect that some major problems with the show have arisen recently.
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How dominant was this performance?
McIlroy is just the seventh wire-to-wire winner in U.S. Open history and first since Tiger Woods in 2002. His eight-stroke victory is the third largest in U.S. Open history and tied for the sixth largest at any major.
McIlroy's performance broke Woods' previous U.S. Open tournament record of 12-under, set by Woods when he won the 2000 championship. Before this, Woods had held at least a share of the record for the lowest score to par in each of the four majors.
According to Elias, the 22-year-old McIlroy is the youngest to win the U.S. Open since Bobby Jones in 1923. Jones was 21 years, 55 days old when he won it that year. McIlroy is the ninth youngest all time to win the U.S. Open.
McIlroy is the second-youngest player to win any major since World War II. The only player to do so at a younger age during that span? You guessed it -- Tiger Woods, who was 21 at the time of his win at the 1997 Masters.
McIlroy's play evoked comparisons to that of Woods during his first major victory in 1997. Like McIlroy at this year's U.S. Open, Woods dominated the 1997 Masters, entering the final round with a nine-stroke lead to finish 12 strokes ahead of the pack.
McIlroy is continuing a youth movement in golf during which each of the past four majors has been won by a player in his 20s. The last time all four current major champions were in their 20s was in 2000-2001, when Woods held all four majors.
This also marked the 11th different champion in as many majors. Eight of the 11 are first-time winners.
The struggles among American golfers continued as this marked the fifth straight major won by a player born outside the United States. That is the first time that has ever happened.
Perhaps more troubling are the recent struggles for American players at the U.S. Open. Six of the past eight years, the U.S. Open champion has come from outside the host country. From 1971 to 2000, only three players from outside the United States won the title.
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5 The rest of the dead lived not, till the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. | 5 (The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.) This is the first resurrection. |
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I mention the 1st set vs Sveta at Melbourne because once you lose the first set like that, Sveta knows she can take a breather in set 2 and fight again in set 3. Vika won set 1 vs Sveta, and Sveta offered little resistance after that.
So I think slow starts in big matches is very relevant, because it builds her opponents confidence.
Her level has dropped from early 2011. thats for sure. But she also used to start well and rarely lose a first set. 2011 Dubai, won all her 1st sets, most by a wide margin. Same with Doha until the final in 2011. Only lost 1 first set at 2011 IW. She won 2 titles & 14 of 15 matches, but only lost 1 first set in those 14 wins.
Now going into Charleston, she's lost her 1st set 4 matches in a row.
So I think all of them might be relevant, especially against majors when losing to non YEC players
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2 There was a man named Zakkai. He was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. | 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. |
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I was just wanting to find out who are interested in becoming a designer or would like to become one and who are just happy to stay scrapping instead. Id love to know your answers!
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Eventually I want to design, but for now I am just trying to find the time to scrap enough to satisfy my addiction. Does anyone ever scrap enough?
I said yes, but I fully realize that I still have much to learn about scrappin' first......
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27 Make the way of your orders clear to me; then my thoughts will be ever on your wonders. | 27 Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders. |
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I have read all the previous posts regarding moving conifers and have some more questions.First of all I would rather leave them than risk killing them.We are downsizing as seventy acres is too much.My realtor said I should dig up what I want to keep as once potential buyers see them they will want them to go with the house.I know it is not good to dig up while they are budding out. I can wait until end of May when we have torrential downpours and the ground is wet.The new shoots should be fully out by then as they are budding now.I want to hold them in the shade in pots until this house sells.Any and all advice would be appreciated.Thanks |
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- Posted by ken_adrian MI z5 (My Page) on Mon, Apr 21, 14 at 6:49
first.... decide what can be had for a relatively good price ... and plan a budget to buy them when you are read to plant them at the new place ... and have them mailed there in fall second ... then decide what is left that is to die for and must be taken ... and be very realistic about that ... there should not be more than a few that are of easily oved size ... third.. whatever you take.. you will have to put the house back together long before you can ever plant these.. and to do it mostly right.. you would target the fall planting season.. which means a lot of pots hanging around ... but it would be easier to handle those.. that a lot of transplants in the ground ... 4th.. rethink all the above.. lol.. and just plan a budget ... and abandon them ... i moved 1650 potted hosta.. i thought i couldnt live w/o ... i should have really rethought that ... lol... and dont forget.. that you will have to talk with the people moving the household goods.. about all those extra pots ... or you are going to have to do it... while packing a house .... it took me something like 4 months to pot the hosta... luckily it took longer to sell the house .... all sentiment aside.. be extremely realistic about this ... ken |
- Posted by Davesconifers 5 Shawnee Ks (email@example.com) on Mon, Apr 21, 14 at 10:16
Some conifers endure the move better then others. What are you wanting to move? How big are they? Dave |
Where ever you move to, think about the soil. Find the soil type characteristics. You probable are aware of this already, but even tree/plant people forget to consider soil when moving, or think "I'll just work with it". As someone with lots of clay, I would suggest to anyone they rethink that ideal. Also living in a very cold Valley prone to extreme late freezes (got to 18F just last week on the 15th), consider micro-climate. Arktrees |
Unless you have access to a tree spade or are moving very small plants, I can't imagine you would successfully move many conifers at this point. I believe that south of the Mason-Dixon, almost everything should be moved in the fall. The exception might be camellias or anything considerably more tender. Of course, this was the 1 on 20 winters where that might not have worked out. But generally speaking it's a lot easier to keep a plant stabilized in winter than in summer. My most ambitious moves have gone successfully in fall. OTOH, I've failed several times moving things in spring. The largest plant I've moved was a 8' Abies firma that had been in a spot 2 years after being planted...had grown from about 6' to 8'. Then I decided that spot was not good for it. So, yes, it wasn't deeply rooted, but, OTOH, it had just gotten settled. I'm sure it would have died if I'd tried to do it the following spring. |
Thank you for all of the replies and advice.I am considering all of the above.luckily many are small and have been in the ground less than two years. I am only moving ten minutes away so preparing the beds ahead of time is very realistic ,plus two teenage sons. Is there any one type that takes being moved better than others. I have some min pines and picea I don't want to leave. My biggest challenge is a five foot picea gold drift that this is its second spring. I really don't want to leave that one,but will if forum members believe it will kill it.They are all on raised beds with super soft soil.That is also what they would be moved too.I also don't want to leave larix lulu.My plan would to move the end of May when the ground here is very wet.Since I am in tn they are all putting out shoots now.all advice welcomed. |
We have just transplanted four dwarf alberta spruce. They are about two to three years old if that makes any difference. I had read somewhere that they should be watered two to three times a week depending on rain for the first month or two. Do you have any input on this matter? Would appreciate any comments. Keep in mind that we are on Cape Cod and have, as do all Cape Codders, very sandy soil |
- Posted by tsugajunkie z5 SE WI (My Page) on Mon, Apr 21, 14 at 20:05
Cococo, if you were doing this a month or even 3 weeks ago, I'd say all had a good chance of moving well. You still may be ok, but late April in Nashville is pretty late for transplanting. If it were me, I'd move them real quick. Start with the 'Gold Drift'. We're having a cold front drop down on us starting tomorrow. Hopefully it makes it down to you. tj |
Thanks.will do. |
- Posted by ken_adrian MI z5 (My Page) on Tue, Apr 22, 14 at 7:25
do you know how to ball and burlap ... does you soil allow such.. unlike my sand??? can you provide any type of shade ... i ask .. might it be better to BB them.. and throw them into pots ... and put the pots in shade until fall.. and replant in that season ... the base concern.. in my world.. is the total disturbance of the root masses ability to pump water ... during the heat of summer... just a few weeks after bud out ... so... like dave.. if you could rig up some shade ... i think you push the odds of success in your favor ... but doing that across a whole garden can become problematic.. perhaps ending up spending more money on supplies .. than the plants are worth ... so whats the alternative ... i see two ... and neither involves planting them in sun in the garden .. either pot them ... a BB with wood chips filling the pot around the native soil .... and stored in shade until planting time .. like i have seen in many nurseries ... OR>>>> getting a few yards of mulch dumped in a shady spot at the new place ... and nestling the BB or pots into about a foot or two of mulch [so as to cover the pots in toto] ... just like i see at every other good nursery ... do you know what i mean ... i like to say ..... just because you buy it.. that does not mean it the proper planting season .. i collect plants all summer long.. but i dont plant in mid june thru august ... the same idea applies here ... besides... if you move.. you will need a few weeks to settle into the house ... etc.. and you dont really need some overwhelming garden project.. that needs TLC to distract you ... i really think it can be done... but you need to get your head out of the idea.. that you will be designing and creating a new garden scheme.. in a few weeks.. either of the options above.. allow you to get what you want.. hold them over properly.. and then.. at your leisure.. make a garden plan.. and plant them when it is proper planting time ... the key is full bright shade.. IMHO ... and complete water management ... make any sense ... BTW: if the sale of the new house is complete... you might be able to do this before you move in.. upon closing, and discussing such at the closing .... i moved a 1000 pots to the new house.. even though i was not taking possession for a few weeks ... the sellers thought i was insane.. lol ... but they wanted my money ... what could they say...???? ken ps: i dont understand the dwarf alberta spruce question above [i do now.. keep reading] ... nor its relevance to this topic ... if bru wishes comments on their project.. then they should make their own post... rather than ask here.. upon checking.. i see you are new to GW ... and i welcome you ... and hope you will do such, with an appropriate title .... as i am sure.. other peeps are doing the same.. and would like to know ... but the answer is.. watering is an art.. not a science.. so there are no schedules .. and if you want that deciphered.. new post ... see you there... |
Thenks for the advice.i will read up on ball and burlapping. I. am thinking I might get lucky and this house won't sell until fall than no problems.The new house is empty so will have time to prepare beds.All rock and clay here so I see dump trucks of good dirt in my future.thanks for all of the advice.And yes,there is areas of good shade there . |
- Posted by ken_adrian MI z5 (My Page) on Tue, Apr 22, 14 at 8:10
except how to hold them over sharpen your shovel first and do note.. mine hadnt budded out .. and no.. i havent updated the pic of this plant ... ken |
Here is a link that might be useful: link
You might consider potting them in root-pruning pots for the summer rather than planting them out. That would give you the option of moving them around to shadier locations etc if need be, or put them in a temp berm etc. Would also give you time to get everything in order for you and the plants before fall planting. I have returned many plants to root pruning pots, or delayed planting for the first growing season with the new arrivals kept in pruning pots until fall. This has worked very well for me, and my climate is not so different from yours. FWIW, if it were me, I would be moving them into pots ASAP. See link if you need a source. Arktrees |
Here is a link that might be useful: Root pruning pots.
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Jonny Venters of Atlanta Braves faces possible third Tommy John s...
The Atlanta Braves have shut down left-hander Jonny Venters for the rest of the season after the reliever tore an elbow ligament while trying to come back from his second Tommy John surgery.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2014 -
MLB should consider rules for relievers
Buster OlneyA couple of years ago, a longtime player noted the workload of one of his teammates, a reliever, who had been asked to work day after day after day, in keeping with the general credo of the bullpen. As a reliever, you do everything you can do to take...
Blog | August 27, 2014 -
MLB - The Atlanta Braves should explore trading Craig Kimbrel thi...
Dan SzymborskiDan Szymborski writes that Craig Kimbrel's great performance in recent seasons means that it's time to sell him to the highest bidder this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2013 -
Atlanta Braves trade for Los Angeles Angels reliever Scott Downs
The Atlanta Braves have added a needed left-hander to their bullpen by acquiring Scott Downs from the Los Angeles Angels for minor league righty Cory Rasmus.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2013 -
Brandon Beachy of Atlanta Braves won't make 2013 debut Tuesday as...
Braves general manager Frank Wren says Brandon Beachy is a little tender and won't make his 2013 debut on Tuesday as had been planned.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2013 -
Braves release Francisco, call up lefty Alex Wood
The Atlanta Braves designated third baseman Juan Francisco for assignment before Thursday night's game against Toronto, clearing a spot for the promotion of left-hander Alex Wood.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2013 -
Scanning the bullpen market
Buster OlneySome general managers would prefer that the non-waiver trade deadline be moved back until the end of August, especially now, when the addition of two more wild-card teams to the playoff format provides lingering hope for more teams. To those GMs, the...
Blog | May 24, 2013 -
Series preview: Mets vs. Braves
Adam RubinUSA TODAY Sports This weekend at Citi Field, the Mets face (left to right) Kris Medlen, Mike Minor and Julio Teheran. METS (17-27, fourth place/NL East) vs. ATLANTA BRAVES (28-18, first place/NL East) Friday: RHP Jeremy Hefner (0-5, 5.00) vs. RH...
Blog | May 23, 2013 -
Is It OK to Blame Fredi Gonzalez for Eric OFlaherty's and Jonny ...
Michael BaumannThere's an understanding among baseball fans who can read and do math that relief pitchers are pretty much interchangeable. Certainly not all relievers — some are consistently good, like Mariano Rivera, while others are consistently awful, like...
Blog | May 20, 2013 -
Braves' pen woes deepen, but they'll be OK
Christina KahrlThe Braves might be atop the National League East, the beneficiaries of Justin Upton's slugging largesse, and they just got Jason Heyward back from the disabled list after getting Brian McCann back in action earlier this week. Yet for all ...
Blog | May 19, 2013 -
Atlanta Braves lose Eric O'Flaherty to torn elbow ligament
Braves general manager Frank Wren said Saturday left-hander Eric O'Flaherty has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2013 -
Jonny Venters of Atlanta undergoes 2nd Tommy John surgery
Atlanta Braves reliever Jonny Venters will be out at least a year after undergoing the second major elbow operation of his career on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2013 -
Atlanta Braves acquire Luis Ayala from Baltimore Orioles
The Atlanta Braves bolstered their bullpen depth Wednesday by acquiring right-handed reliever Luis Ayala from the Baltimore Orioles for a minor-leaguer
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2013 -
Jonny Venters of Atlanta Braves receives injection in sprained el...
Braves left-hander Jonny Venters will be shut down for a month after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in his sprained pitching elbow.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2013 -
Atlanta Braves' Jonny Venters to visit Dr. James Andrews
Jonny Venters, the Atlanta Braves setup man, will have his sore elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews next week, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2013 -
How about a Porcello-Venters trade?
David SchoenfieldTalk among scouts that #Braves will listen on Venters. Braves, though, say they love depth in their bullpen, including 3 LHs with Avilan. - Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) March 6, 2013 OK, so the Braves will listen on reliever Jonny Venters. ...
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Concurrent enrollment courses are designed to provide "lower division" or "general education" coursework - those commonly taken by freshmen or sophomores at a college campus. Concurrent enrollment courses are further restricted to being just those courses that are the "common core" general education requirements, meaning those courses all students must fulfill, regardless of their particular choice of career paths. Typically, these courses are entry-level courses in English, math, science, history, psychology, and so forth.
Concurrent enrollment courses may be delivered through a variety of means: At some high schools, high school instructors with advanced degrees and the permission of college departments may deliver instruction "face-to-face," meaning the instructor is present in the classroom. A variation of this model is when the students travel out of the high school to attend a regional USU campus and receive instruction directly from a USU instructor. There may also be instances when a USU instructor comes to the high school and teaches the concurrent enrollment course at the high school campus.
Another means of delivering concurrent enrollment is by "distance education." Here the student remains at the high school campus, but the course is delivered electronically using technology. The instructor may be at the college campus, but the student sees and hears the instructor on a television screen and has the ability to participate in the class using microphones and cameras.
Concurrent Enrollment Registration
Students may now register online through Utah State University's Concurrent Enrollment Office.
View these most commonly asked questions regarding concurrent enrollment.
Concurrent enrollment provide a great low-cost way to earn college credit. See how concurrent enrollment tuition compares to traditional tuition at USU Eastern.
The parental consent Form is required for all students to enroll in concurrent enrollment courses.
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View the Utah State Office of Education approved concurrent enrollment courses. These courses are not available all high schools. Be sure to meet with your high school counselor to view a list of courses available to you or to request a course.
Click here for links to helpful information about USU Eastern and other college-related materials.
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Broken lines are caused by a phenomenon called parallax. As you move the camera the point of view change. You get a similar effect if you close one eye at a time and look at the same object; it will appear different because the point of view changes. The problem is more likely to arise when objects are very close to you. In general it is not easy to stitch objects from different points of view. Please see the tips for making Panoramas work well to alleviate this problem.
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Chartered Accountants were the first accountants to form a professional accounting body, initially established in Britain in 1854. The Edinburgh Society of Accountants (formed 1854), the Glasgow Institute of Accountants and Actuaries (1854) and the Aberdeen Society of Accountants (1867) were each granted a royal charter almost from their inception.[1] The title is an internationally recognised professional designation. In 2014 we had a best student from Walter Sisulu University by the name Seloane Katiso from the rural area in Matatiele town(Mpharane) so is really proud of being Accounting student.
Chartered Accountants work in all fields of business and finance, including audit, taxation, financial and general management. Some are engaged in public practice work, others work in the private sector and some are employed by government bodies.[2][3][4]
Chartered Accountants' institutes require members to undertake a minimum level of continuing professional development to stay professionally competitive. They facilitate special interest groups (for instance, entertainment and media, or insolvency and restructuring) which lead in their fields. They provide support to members by offering advisory services, technical helplines and technical libraries. They also offer opportunities for professional networking and career and business development.[5]
Chartered Accountants in Australia belong to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and use the designatory letters CA.[6] Some senior members (at least 10 years' membership) of the Institute may be elected Fellows and use the letters FCA. Of equal legal status and recognition in Australia as Qualified Professional Accountants are Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and CPA Australia[7]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) is the national professional accounting body of Bangladesh. Established in 1973, it is the sole organization with the right to award the Chartered Accountant designation in Bangladesh. Senior members (at least 5 years' membership) of the Institute are called Fellow members and use the letters FCA.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bermuda works with the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and is the sole organisation in Bermuda with the right to award the Chartered Accountant designation.[8]
In Canada, Chartered Accountants belong to the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants ("CICA") by way of membership in at least one provincial/territorial institute (or order in Quebec). In order to become a CA, a candidate requires an undergraduate degree plus experience and, depending on the province, additional education. Candidates in all provinces are required to pass the 3-day Uniform Evaluation ("UFE"). As of January 2013, Canadian CA's have adopted the CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation. Now CICA, CGA and CMA (all three accounting bodies in Canada) are in process of unification.
Under the Mutual Recognition Directive, EEA and Swiss nationals holding a professional qualification can become members of the equivalent bodies in another member state. They must, however, pass an aptitude test in understanding local conditions (which for accountants will include local tax and company law variations).
The local title is however not available for use if the professional does not choose to join the local professional body. For example a holder of the French 'expert comptable' qualification could practise as an accountant in England without taking a local test but could only describe him/herself as "Expert Comptable (France)" not "Chartered Accountant". Within the EEA, only the UK and Ireland have bodies that issue the Chartered Accountant title.
ICAP is a professional body of Chartered Accountants in Pakistan,established on July 1, 1961 and represents accountants employed in public practice, business and industry, and the public and private sectors. The Institute is a member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) which is the global organization for the accountancy profession.
ICAP has more than 5,000 active members and more than 35,000 students.
In India, the profession of chartered accountancy is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India which was established by an act of Parliament under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. Prior to 1949, Restricted State Auditors were registered with the respective princely states and British provincial State Governments. However, now, the Restricted State Auditors have become redundant.
ICAI continues to keep the membership alive through yearly payment of prescribed fees. Associate member of the ICAI are entitled to use the prefix 'CA' to their name from 07-08-2009. Further, members who are in full-time practice, and have completed 5 years of practice, can add 'FCA' as a prefix to their names.[9]
As of December 2013[update], ICAI had more than 240,000 registered members.[10] It has three levels - CPT (Common Proficiency Test), IPCC (Integrated Professional Competence Course) and the CA Final Exam. On clearing the first group of IPCC level, one is required to serve 3 year training period as Article Clerk in an Auditing Firm, or under a senior auditor.Immediately after joining as Audit Clerk one has to do thrie first fifteen days soft skill and communication training named GMCS-I. After the final exams also another fifteen days soft skill and communication training named GMCS-II.
In Nepal, the profession of chartered accountancy is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal ICAN which was established by Parliament under the Chartered Accountants Act 1997.
After completion of three level of examination CAP I, CAP II, and CAP III with 3 years of Article ship Training under qualified CA, one can get the membership of ICAN and with the COP one can practice as professional body.
In Ireland, Chartered Accountants are generally members of Chartered Accountants Ireland and use the designatory letters ACA or FCA. Chartered Accountants may also be members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.
In New Zealand, Chartered Accountants belong to the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and use the designatory letters CA. Some senior members may be elected Fellows and use the letters FCA.
There is also a mid-tier qualification called Associate Chartered Accountant with the designatory letters ACA. Associate Chartered Accountants are not eligible to hold a Certificate of Public Practice and therefore cannot offer services to the public.
The Chartered Accountant of Singapore (CA (Singapore)) title is protected under the Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC) Act and the Singapore Qualification Programme (Singapore QP), a pathway to obtain the CA (Singapore) designation is owned by the SAC, a statutory board of the Singapore Government. The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is a designated entity in the SAC Act and confers the CA (Singapore) designation on behalf of SAC.
The Singapore QP comprises 3 components, namely: academic base, professional programme and practical experience. To attain the CA (Singapore) designation, Candidates will have to complete 3 years of relevant practical work experience, under the supervision of an Approved Mentor, and with a Training Agreement at an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) .
The ISCA is also the Administrator of the Singapore QP. ISCA works closely with the SAC in raising the profile of the Singapore QP, helping it to attain international recognition, and promote it as the educational pathway of choice for professional accountants.
In South Africa, SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) regulates the CA (SA) designation (Chartered Accountant (South Africa).
To qualify as a CA (SA) one requires a specialised bachelor's degree in accounting, followed by a Certificate in the Theory of Accounting, or CTA; depending on the university, this is offered as a postgraduate honours degree, or as a postgraduate diploma. This formal education is followed by two external exams set by SAICA. The first one being ITC (Initial test of competence) [ITC since 2013; previously, Qualifying Exam 1 - QE1) usually written before starting articles and the second being APC (Assessment of professional competence) [APC will be written for the first time at the end of 2014 - it used to be called Professional Practice Exam - PPE] usually written at the end of year 2 of articles.
A separate registration is needed for Chartered Accountants wishing to act as auditors in public practice, namely the RA (Registered Auditor). The RA designation is conferred by IRBA (Independent Regulatory Board For Auditors), (previously known as PAAB (Public Accountants and Auditors Board) in terms of the Auditing Profession Act (AP Act).[11]
Candidates must complete three years of practical experience, working for a registered training office - the Training In Public Practice (TIPP) programme. Articled clerks who switch employers during this period are required to extend their training by six months. The Training Outside Public Practice (TOPP) programme has a financial management focus; TOPP trainees can thus become Chartered Accountants with a more limited knowledge and experience of auditing than those who undergo the TIPP programme, but with a more extensive financial management and business experience than the TIPP learners.
Chartered Accountants who are not registered auditors may not act as or hold out to be auditors in public practice.[12] However, the AP Act does not prohibit non-RAs from using the description 'internal auditor' or 'accountant' or from auditing a not-for-profit club, institution or association if he or she receives no fee for such audit.[13]
In South Africa the Companies Act was replaced, with effect July 2010, to allow companies without a public interest to choose between an audit or an independent review. A review is not an attest function and will be performed by Accountants who are members of bodies, that are registered in terms of Close Corporation Act of 1984. In South Africa these bodies includes: SAIBA, CIMA, ACCA, SAICA, SAIPA.
Chartered Accountants in Sri Lanka belong to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and use the designatory letters ACA. Some senior members of the Institute may be elected Fellows and use the letters FCA.
In the UK there are no licence requirements for individuals to describe themselves or to practise as accountants, however direct registration with the HMRC is required in order to act on behalf of a client. Those who use the description "Chartered Accountant" must be members of one of the following organisations:
(Although other UK accounting bodies were also formed by Royal Charter, they grant separate designations to their members.)
The three Institutes above admit members, who become Chartered Accountants, only after passing examinations and undergoing a period of relevant work experience. The ICAEW requires that students complete 15 examinations as well as 450 days of relevant work experience. Once admitted, members are expected to comply with ethical guidelines and gain appropriate continuing professional development. Fully qualified members of the ICAEW and CAI earn the designation ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant). After 10 years' membership, members are invited to apply for fellowship of their Institute and earn the designation FCA (Fellow Chartered Accountant).
Chartered Accountants who engage in public practice work (i.e. providing services to the public rather than acting as an employee) must gain a "practising certificate" by meeting further requirements such as purchasing adequate insurance and undergoing regular inspections.
Chartered Accountants holding practising certificates may also become "Registered Auditors", providing they can demonstrate the necessary professional ability in that area. A Registered Auditor is able to perform statutory financial audits in accordance with the Companies Act 2006.
Further restrictions apply to accountants who work as insolvency practitioners.
The approximate equivalent in the United States is the Certified Public Accountant (CPA).[citation needed]
In the Czech Republic, Chartered Accountants are generally members of Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Czech Republic and use the designatory letters CA (Chartered Accountant) or CAE (Chartered Accountant Expert). Chartered Accountants may also be members of the Chamber of the Chartered Accountants.


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Top Dawg Ent. Plotting 2014 Takeover; 6 Albums To Release From TDE Camp Over The Next Year
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Skillz: 2013 Sports Rap-Up
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Kanye West Blasts Nike During Madison Square Garden Rant
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Dublin-born Irish musician Eddie Delahunt, has lived in Kansas City since 1989. His first St. Patrick's Day celebration in Kansas City took him by surprise. "The Kelly green was everywhere and I went, 'Oh my gosh, what is this?' I was in shock." Delahunt said.
St. Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday that takes place every March 17 – and it's been embraced widely in America by descendants of Irish immigrants. Kansas City's celebration began early this year with the annual St. Pat's Senior Ball.


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Take off, Rwy 07R, just before 7 am.
About to land in Lisbon...
The new A332 for TAP fleet, just came from TAM (PT-MVK) and now this plane keeps visiting Brazil pretty much every day... With my mom onboard arriving from Lisbon as TP21 in a golden winter light!... (more)


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All hopes now pinned on a good monsoon
With their hopes dashed after the first voyage, fishermen are now pinning their hopes on monsoon rainfall to get a good catch.
The first voyage, which some of the mechanised boats completed in past two to three days, has remained most disappointing barring a few who could get just enough to meet their operational cost.
The annual 47-day conservation period, also called annual ban, aimed at allowing different types of fish to breed ended on May 31.
Compared to last year, the catch this time further fell for want of pre-monsoon rain. Of 600 mechanised boats operated from here, about 100 or so have returned on completion of their first voyage. Most of them had to cut short their voyage due to problem with the ice, thanks to long hours of power cut. Ice strength, fishermen say will not be good if the unit producing it is hit frequently by power cuts. Another problem they are confronted with is with regard to availability of sufficient stock of ice. This is again as a result of power holiday declared on ice units.
A mechanised boat operator, who generally spends around Rs.1.5 lakh to Rs.1.75 lakh per voyage on fuel, provisions and crew for a voyage of 12-15 days, is not even getting a catch worth the operational cost.
"The situation is very bad. We don't know anything except fishing and we are getting only miscellaneous fish such as 'jella', 'gulivindalu', 'budasulu' and 'kanakartulu,' points out P.C. Appa Rao, president of AP Mechanised Boat Operators' Association.
He said the government in the larger interest of fishing community should extend the duration of conservation period from 47 to 60 days and exempt ice factories from power cuts.
Fishermen also demand succour to the crew members and all those who depend on fishing in the fishing harbour as part of indirect employment on the lines of rice and provisions offered by Puducherry Government.
"We are neither getting brown shrimp nor tiger prawn.
Even pomfret and vanjaram are not available in good number. Miscellaneous catch is not fetching us much, which is consumed only in local market," said Ch. Satyanarayana Murthy, president, Dolphin Boat Operators' Welfare Association.
Keywords: Fishermen, fishing community, monsoon rainfall, annual ban, pre-monsoon rain, Ice strength