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The Trademark East Africa Challenge Fund (TRAC) has extended its remit, launching the Fund in Rwanda, with an Introductory Stakeholders' Workshop in Kigali, to be followed by a similar launch in Burundi this Friday. While already present in Kenya and Tanzania, the Challenge Fund – which aims to encourage cross-border trading in East Africa – has decided to cover a wider territory, supporting innovative start-up and expanding businesses in the East African states.
The Challenge Fund is an initiative of TradeMark East Africa (TMEA), and provides the opportunity for new businesses lacking the necessary start-up capital to apply for financing through the fund. Alternatively, businesses in expansion requiring additional funding to implement projects may also be considered for financial assistance. Parties looking for funding can apply online by submitting their concept description, and will be subjected to a six-month screening process. The Challenge Fund plans to contribute between 50 and 70 percent of total necessary funds to those enterprises that it selects (with a typical maximum financing of $350,000 per project); and will support the businesses by instating milestones to be met during the project implementation process.
TMEA Country Programmes Manager, John Bosco Kalisa explains that the Challenge Fund hopes to benefit the most innovative business ideas in Rwanda and Burundi, and said: "The focus will be on people with good innovative ideas that can benefit the country and East Africa as a region. We will be providing financial support to implement these ideas."
Kalisa went on to explain that the Challenge Fund is but one of a number of initiatives being championed by TMEA, which holds as one of its aims the desire to alleviate the number of people living in poverty in East Africa. TMEA identified that one of the main hindrances to the success of regional existing SMEs and budding entrepreneurs (particularly the youth) is that they are not able to get together the necessary capital to launch and/or carry-out what are often innovative and sustainable business concepts.
TMEA also wishes to grow the power of the region as an open trading space, and businesses catering for a cross-border element will receive particular favour. TRAC national coordinator in charge of Rwanda and Burundi, Robert Amigo Nkiiko explains that the Fund is looking for: "Innovative projects proposed by private firms that have the potential to boost cross-border trade and international trade".
The TRAC project is initially expected to last for three years, and is currently planned to inject over $10 million into the East Africa region.


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VIDEO: World's tallest drop ride may also be the world's SCARIEST
IF YOU have a desire to try the world's most insane rides, you'd be hard pushed to find a more terrifying one than this.
The Zumanjaro, housed at Six Flags in New Jersey, USA, can proudly boast to being the tallest drop ride on the planet.
And if words aren't enough, there's a video to show exactly what you can expect when you jump on board.
The ride stands at a palm-sweating 400 FEET (higher than the Statue of Liberty), and once you're strapped in, you are slowly taken up to the top to briefly enjoy the view.
We say briefly because you are then sent hurling to the ground at 90mph in a 10-second terror journey.
John Fitzgerald, Six Flags president, said of the ride: "Zumanjaro – you are picked up and brought over 400 feet in the air.
"Now, I don't know if anybody can really imagine what that's really like to look down from 400 feet with just a harness holding you in place.
"You get some fantastic views, but most folks have their eyes closed so they don't get to take them in!"
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This post is a guest contribution to share some interesting research on product compliance and sustainability with a special invitation for Triple Pundit readers to participate in an upcoming survey on how manufacturers design for compliance, sustainability, and cost.
By: Jim Brown
As I talk to manufacturers about their green initiatives, I run into some very passionate people. They are tired of seeing products greenwashed (of course it's always their competitors that do that). They want to make a difference in the way their companies' products impact the environment. I chose to do some research to understand how these people were helping reduce the impact of their products, I think the results are interesting on compliance today – and could be very interesting on sustainability in the future.
How to Achieve Compliance?
The first angle on the research was focused on compliance. Manufacturers recognize that if they aren't compliant they can be locked out of markets. That gets senior-level attention and serves as a great platform to get a mandate for action. The first study on making environmental compliance sustainable put a spotlight on the regulations that were getting the most attention – namely RoHS and REACH. In addition to survey data, the report delved into the compliance approach of several large manufacturers (Seagate, APC, and Motorola) in more detail. The study made some interesting conclusions, including:
- Forward-thinking companies are taking a more systematic approach to compliance as opposed to taking a brute-force effort to address each new regulation or customer requirement that pops to the surface
- Leading manufacturers are trying to move towards greater levels of material disclosure from their suppliers
- Manufacturers are trying to implement processes and systems to help make compliance a more sustainable from a business perspective (financially speaking)
Is Compliance Enough?
I think most of you would agree that being compliant does not make you green. The most exciting part of the research to me was a rising focus on sustainability in addition to compliance. Specifically, the research showed that while the primary focus was on hazardous materials, the growth areas involved broader aspects of sustainability.
- Over three-quarters of the respondents are collecting data from suppliers on hazardous (or suspected hazardous) materials – yup, no surprise there
- While the focus was smaller (around 10% of companies for each), the number of companies collecting data on carbon footprint and energy consumption shows 100% planned growth over 12-18 months
What Will Happen Next?
So what happens next? The questions I am asking are:
- Will companies continue to their focus on environmental compliance?
- Will they expand their focus on sustainability in addition to compliance?
- How are they aligning decisions with business realities like product cost?
To understand the answers to these questions, I am conducting a survey on how companies design for compliance, sustainability, and cost. If you design or produce products, please participate in the survey. I will gladly share the results with you, and if we get enough participation through Triple Pundit I will also share some of the findings in another guest post here.
Authors Bio – Jim Brown is the president and PLM analyst for Tech-Clarity, Inc. You can find Jim on his Clarity on PLM blog or follow Jim on twitter.


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A Visit to Avery Island, Louisiana: Home of Tabasco Sauce
Last week I had the unique opportunity of visiting Louisiana for the first time ever! I'm a California girl, so the south is little bit like foreign territory to me. The people, the food and the bayou- were all things I was looking forward to. The trip was a blast- every minute of it. Here's a little recap of my time there.
I was invited on the trip along with a few other food and cocktail bloggers by the folks at Tabasco Sauce. We stayed on Avery Island, home of Tabasco Sauce– which was founded in 1868 by Edmund McIlhenny. Five generations later, the sauce is still made on Avery Island, and the company is still family owned and operated. That's not something you can say very often these days!
We were educated on the whole process of how Tabasco is made (and how it has always been made). Peppers are grown and then ground into "mash," and then they are packed into large barrels where salt is added and they are given time to age. In the old days, bottles and jugs were used instead of barrels, like the ones shown in the lower left. We had an opportunity to taste the "mash," which was super duper spicy… so they gave us a swig of bourbon for being brave enough to take a taste 🙂
In the processing plant, they add vinegar to create Tabasco "sauce." It goes into huge vats with stirring arms, and it's aged a bit more before it's ready to bottle and ship to more than 160 countries around the world. Interestingly enough, Japan is the country that uses the most Tabasco sauce of any other. That was a little surprising to me. I wonder what they use it for?
The Tabasco Country Store has all kinds of fun Tabasco-themed goodies. No, I didn't taste the Tabasco Spam, but I did learn that the people of Guam are really into this stuff. I was told that they consume more Tabasco per capita than any other country.
Cruisin' down the bayou was a fun highlight of our trip, even though those menacing clouds followed us around all day. Gaby and Jenna were fun friends to hang out with (picture from Jenna). And I got my very first ride down the bayou and through the swamp in this super cool airboat!
Along the bayou, we stopped and had a crawfish boil, of course! Another first- I had never had crawfish before this trip… ever! Well, I had my fill of crawfish. I thought they were good… but they were an awful pain in the butt to get to for just that little bitty piece of fish. Doing it all right on the bayou though was a priceless experience.
We had a dinner one night in the McIlhenny's family home. They brought in Alon Shaya, a James Beard nominated chef from the Domenica Restaurant in New Orleans to teach us how to make homemade pasta and a most excellent shrimp stock (the secret to the rich flavor being… keep the shells- heads and all- on while simmering). Chef Alon served up several courses – all using different varieties of Tabasco Sauce- amidst a thunder and lightning storm in a very old house. Everything was amazing, but my favorite dish of the evening was a fried eggplant served over a green Tabasco- based sauce.
At cocktail hour, we were given a lesson in how to make some cocktails with Tabasco Sauce by the experts at Cure, New Orleans. This is some sort of drink called a Hurricane Alley on the left (I'm so not good at cocktails, so I really can't tell you what was in it… even though I made the thing and shook it myself!) The drink on the right – another first for me- is a Bloody Mary, made by Jeffrey from the blog The Cocktail Guru– who was also on the trip. Although I enjoyed the Bloody Mary, I'm just not sure I could drink these in the morning. Do people do that??
Another fun hot spot to visit on Avery Island is Jungle Gardens. Ned McIlhenny (son of Edmund) brought in exotic plants from all over the world to create these gardens back in the 1920's. Today it spans 170 acres of protected land. The buddha you see in the photo was a gift from one of Ned's buddies, so he plopped it in the middle of his Jungle Gardens. He also founded Bird City, a private bird sanctuary for the once- endangered snowy egret. The birds still come back to nest and have hundreds of babies every year! We saw a few gators, but no big guys. It was a little chilly for much alligator action. Next time, I want to see more gators!
Most of us on the trip had the opportunity to stay in the McIlhenny home, built back in the 19th century. You certainly can't stay anywhere that was built in the 1800's without being slightly weirded-out that there might be a few ghosts around. These were two chairs in my room that I thought were pretty darn spooky. I kept thinking to myself… if I wake up in the middle of the night and the house's ghosts decide to visit my room, these are the chairs they will be sitting in. Or spontaneous rocking of that rocking chair there, right?? Nothing happened. But we did end up hearing some pretty cool ghost stories of things seen in the house and around the property!
Finally, the trip would not have been complete without a proper Tabasco Sauce tasting and education about all of their sauce varieties! I have to admit… I've never ventured out from the basic Tabasco Sauce, and I definitely wasn't familiar with the varieties that they carry. The basic stuff… my husband puts it on his eggs. I add it to recipes, but I tended to shy away from sprinkling its spiciness on my eggs. See that Chipotle variety right there? THAT is my new favorite sauce. I've been sprinkling it on literally everything, and the Green Tabasco is the stuff I've been enjoying on my eggs. I'm such a fan.
If you ever find yourself in Southern Louisiana, I'd recommend stopping in on Avery Island to see what it's all about. It's beautiful country, and touring the Tabasco factory is fun too. Thanks to the McIlhenny family for hosting me on Avery Island. I loved every minute of the trip and everyone in your family is delightful. Thanks to Hunter PR for putting together a fun weekend. I feel very lucky to have been a part of it.
This trip was offered courtesy of Tabasco Sauce and the McIlhenny Family. All opinions expressed are my own.
36 Responses to "A Visit to Avery Island, Louisiana: Home of Tabasco Sauce"
It looks like such a wonderful trip!
Ironically i just watched the episode on "How its made" last night that was about making tabasco! Not a big fan of the stuff but you gave a great story!
What a fun experience!
That looks like so much fun!!!
I love the name Avery Island given my name 🙂
Glad you had a great trip and I lived in the South (South Carolina) for 4 years and it's a world apart from San Diego, that's for sure! Glad you were able to visit LA for the first time ever; the pics look fabulous!
Cajun cooking is so good! My parents always taught me don't buy hot sauce unless it's made on Avery Island.
Looks like a fun trip! And now I want crawfish!
Wow!! I'm so envious! I love love love Tabasco! Those Tabasco chips are so delicious! I hope one day I'll get the chance to visit to see how Tabasco is made 🙂 I still remember my first taste of Tabasco at age 4… I thought it was vinegar so I put a lot into my soup… It does say vinegar as an ingredient… Needless to say, even though it was very spicy, I was afraid of getting yelled at for wasting food so I didn't tell my parents and ate the whole bowl, haha…
How fun! I was following your trip via Instagram and it looks like you had a blast! And I definitely want to try that tabsaco spam. Spam is a very important staple in the Korean community.
We visited Avery Island about eight years ago and found it very interesting. Hubby and I are both big fans of hot stuff!! 🙂
What a fun trip Lori! Food trips are the best and always fun and educational! I can almost smell the Tobasco NOW!
I would love to visit the Tabasco company! I love my to sauce! What a fun trip!
I'm ready to go to Avery Island to tour and visit. My dad was a Louisiana boy and the sauce was on our table day and night.
Friends and myself were just talking about Tabasco last nite at our local Pub Night in our neighborhood.
I would really like to visit. I'll have to explore my dad's home state more.
How fun! I loved reading about this trip, and I want to try the chipotle Tabasco.
How fun!! We are friends with some of the McIlhenny's and have always wanted to go there. Love the pics!
Benvenue! So glad you enjoyed your visit to our state! I grew up about an hour and a half from Avery Island. It's amazingly rich in culture and beautiful. Next visit, come to my hometown, Eunice, LA to experience a real Mardi Gras.
Great trip!! So fun. Yay for the Guam shout out!! I lived there for 2 years, they LOVE spam and definitely use their share of spice 🙂
What a very cool trip!
This looks like an awesome experience. I want to go! Spam is so creepy. My Granny used to eat it on a sandwich with tomatoes and mayo. Yuck!
Great write-up, Lori. I've read a few others' posts of visits to tour the Tabasco operation and enjoy it every time. I had a sixth grader who is related to the McIlhennys and remember him talking about the island and the factory. I'll have to remember the "swig of bourbon" chaser after a shot of Tabasco! Love the photos!
What a fun trip! I am a Tabasco addict!
I have been following your blog.. I am from Louisiana… I LOVED this as it is part of Louisiana… Thanks for the great blog! I enjoyed it all and it sounds like you got the great southern hospitality from us Louisianans… LOL
What a great trip! I love travel, and enjoyed your photos. I myself am a southern girl, but I've never made it over to Louisiana. We have stayed in the bayou section of a Disney Resort if this counts..haha. While my hubby is a hot sauce nut, I'm not. I have to say though, since we both love chipotle flavor, we'll have to try this one. 🙂
Sounds like you had a great time in Louisiana Lori! I love that state, the food is amazing and the people are so friendly. The French influence also reminds me of home.
Lori, this is amazing! I would love to see this in person. How lucky. And I just did a post on buffalo sauce. Wonder what that process looks like 😉
Well done at the Bayou! I was born in NOLA, but I should go back now that my taste buds are more… "mature!" Everything looks exciting and yummy!
What an awesome trip that must have been Lori!
I happen to be lucky enough to be from Southwest Louisiana (Lake Charles) and have been to Avery Island many times. I absolutely love it. The grounds are beautiful and always strike me as a bit mysterious. I have tons of pics of the Buddha; I think he's my fav. So funny to hear people talk about things that are part of our everyday life like it was an adventure! 🙂 However, I have been on an airboat ride only once and had a blast! That was so cool! We went on part of the Achafalaya Basin & it was an amazingly beautiful trip that I highly recommend to anyone who has the opportunity to go. Crawfish peeling is something that one has to master after lots of practice. It does seem like a lot of work for a tiny bit of meat, but once you've got the hang of it, you can peel those little suckers in no time! It's always an exciting thing when one of the little kids learns how to peel their own! Haha And the best part of any crawfish boil is the companionship of a group of fun-loving, hilarious people I'm blessed to call my family & friends. So glad you enjoyed your trip to "our neck of the woods". Louisianans love to show people a good time!
Lisa is right. Crawfish peeling starts at an early age. I remember being a young girl learning to peel crawfish. And I remember and still treasure today all the memories of sitting around a big table of boiled crawfish sharing stories and good times with family and friends. It is fun to be the next generation of adults peeling crawfish for the 'babies' too little to peel but want to eat some! Being raised with them, you get pretty fast at peeling for yourself and for others.(And knowing which batch to really dig into as each batch gets hotter!) And you get a chance to sit down and visit with aunts, uncles and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th cousins! We cajuns got BIG families!
Every time I see this it reminds me of how homesick I am. I hope to move back this year. I love Louisiana and have such memories there. Sad face…


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For those of you who are new, here's a brief tutorial of how Moosenomics works:
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There are a few new features in the Moosenomics spreadsheet for the 2016 season, and I thought I would take a minute to go over a few of them:
Cut Made %
First thing you might notice is the Cut Made % column. This is found on the "Moosenomics" sheet and is carried over to the "Lineup Manager" sheet so you can see how often they actually make cuts while you're building your lineup. It shows the percentage of cuts each player has made in the past 12 months. If the number is negative, that means their percentage is based on fewer than 10 events.
This has actually been on the sheet for a couple of weeks now, but this is the first cut event we've had since we've implemented it.
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Lineup Manager "Double Click" Features
Instead of having to copy paste your players into the lineup manager roster spots, now you can just double click the players name from your player list and it will put that player into the next available lineup. You can similarily double click on that player's name once he is in a lineup and it will remove him from that lineup.
Shit, while I'm talking about double clicking on the lineup manager I should probably mention another silly little trick… If you double click on the "Salary" label (the blue part) for any lineup, it will sort the players on that roster from most expensive to least expensive. Obviously this isn't a game changer, but I caught myself wanting to sort the lineups often enough that I added this feature.
Lineup Manager Rank Column
This is kind of a cool new feature I've been playing with. I've added a rank column next to each of the lineup forms on the "Lineup Manager" sheet. Now, when you add a player to your roster it will grab his custom rank as determined by your weightings on the Moosenomics spreadsheet. It also totals up the rank for every player on that roster. This can be used to build "optimal" lineups by trying to build lineups with the lowest total sum of rank. Obviously, I don't recommend relying 100% on this methodology. I like it, so I added it. Use it or ignore it, MooseFucker.
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Once you start building more than 20 lineups, it was a pain to keep scrolling up and down to keep building lineups. That is why there is now a shift lineups down button on the "Lineups Manager" sheet. This button moves all of your lineups down a row without messing up the formulas and you can continue building lineups in the first row of lineup forms.
Model Value Rank
This is a calculated field that determines the value of a player by comparing his custom rank against his salary. If somebody has a custom rank of 14, but they are the 70th most expensive person, that would obviously be a big value and this column would high-light that. I currently have it buried in the fourth to last column on "Moosenomics" page. I tend to sort by this column once, and an ownership percentage to a couple of players based on it, and then I'm done with that column.
Own % Column
To make it easy to add players to your lineup manager sheet, I created a double click feature for the "Own %" column on the "Moosenomics" spreadsheet. If the cell is empty (black) it will give it 5% ownership. Full disclosure, I typically just give everyone 5% initially and figure out my actual percentages later. If there is a value in the column, double clicking will clear that value out and remove that player from your lineup manager the next time you click the "Update Lineup Manager" tab at the bottom.
Alright, go let loose like a moose and get to building those lineups!


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Re: Pleaseeee help. im at the end of my rope :(
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Ive done a lactose free diet for past two weeks to see if it IS the lactose thats making my digestive problems unbearable.
I think it's been slightly better. The wind and passing of wind (sorry) have been pretty much the same, but waking with the tummy ache has got a lot better.
So this weekend i went away with Hubby for his birthday and thought i am going to have some dairy as its so boring and difficult without it.
I had a cream tea with clotted cream yesterday afternoon, and within 2 hours i had wind bubbling in my tummy, with gripy pains and a lot of passing of wind too.
So today i woke at hotel and avoided dairy once more and had a cooked breakfast without dairy. I was ok. Then i came home, went shopping and had my usual soya starbucks hot choc which is totally free of dairy, AND i decided to have a couple of biscuits ( dairy). one hour later it started again, cramps, like a massive painful bubble going through my intestines, gas, pain, horrible. the pain came in waves and hurt so much at one point i was sweating. I went and empytied my bowels which helped short term, then ate some pasta with a tiny bit of parmesan cheese, and hour later it started again. I just emptyied my bowels again and it was loose not quite diarroreah but almost (sorry for graphics). Again its eased slightly. I dont know if its dairy or ANY food consumption. The pain has been awful this afternoon. I'm scared when it starts that i wont be able to tolerate the wind /gas pain and have to go to hospital.
I am seriously at the end of my rope with this. I THINK it could be dairy related, i think i will again tomorrow start a lactose free diet maybe for a while longer and see again if things ease up.
My Gastro Doc is rubbish, they have no idea and i only see him once every 6 mths. Ive had an endo and all is ok except a small hiatus hernia which gives me heartburn. But this pain from the wind pain in my stomach is unbearable when it comes. What shall i do , please help, i dont know where to go with this anymore. My GP says stick with the lactose free diet until my recent blood tests to see if im intolerant comes back, so i guess i'll do that.
I'm just wondering if anyone else has lactose intolerance or suffers the same as me.
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This is a short segment on how to get Grails up and running on Windows, to allow you to experiment with creating a web site in Grails and Groovy. Although I talk about this in respect to Windows, most of the steps below can be modified to run under Linux.
Groovy is a Java-like agile dynamic language built on top of the JVM (Java Virtual Machine). It's a language that has borrowed from other languages like Python, Ruby and Smalltalk, while enabling a Java developer to feel at home.
Grails builds on top of Groovy in the same way (and the same problem space) as Ruby on Rails builds on top of Ruby.
I almost skipped this step, then realized some readers might not have installed Java, or running an old version. Get it downloaded now: http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp and click the "Get the JDK download" to get the developer version.
If you do not have Eclipse IDE already installed (for example, if you are a C# developer who's never heard of this wonderful tool, or if you're a Java developer who uses NetBeans) then give it a whirl. It is to Java and Groovy as Visual Studio is to C# and VB.NET. It's learning curve is slight, and I would not develop Java without it. It's also cross-platform (Including Linux, OSX and Windows).
Downloaded latest version of Eclipse from (http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/). I prefer the "Java EE Developers" version. Whatever version you pick, you can add additional modules as needed.
Once downloaded, extract Eclipse to a preferred directory such as "C:\eclipse". Create a short-cut to the executable "C:\eclipse\eclipse.exe". When you run this, you are prompted for a project directory. In many cases, you may find yourself only ever using one project directory. Think of this as a top level source folder, but don't use a root directory. I.e. "D:\my-eclipse-projects\" would be a fine alternative to the default if you have a second disk called "D:", but do not specify "D:\".
Before going any further in setting eclipse up, you will need Grails and Groovy.
Grails includes Groovy, so there's no need to install Groovy if you are only going to play with Grails.
You can download Grails from this location: http://grails.org/Installation. I will assume in the text below that you have downloaded version "1.0.3" into the directory "C:\grails-1.0.3" by using the Windows installer.
Using Eclipse is going to be no better than using Notepad if you don't make Eclipse aware of Groovy. By making it Groovy aware, Eclipse can notify you of any errors it identifies in the code as well as other cool features.
Follow the steps outlined here to install the Groovy Plugin: http://groovy.codehaus.org/Eclipse+Plugin
Now follow the additional steps outlined here for Grails: http://www.grails.org/Eclipse+IDE+Integration
Configured Eclipse to work with Groovy (http://www.grails.org/Eclipse+IDE+Integration). In my case, I had to specify "C:\grails-1.0.3\grails" as GRAILS_HOME. You can identify GRAILS_HOME by running the Grails "Grails Environment" command line prompt, and typing "SET GRAILS_HOME". This is the sub directory "grails" in the directory you installed Grails into. If you miss this, Eclipse gets all upset when browsing a Grails project.
Finally, you will need to add a "Grails" external tool, more or less as described in the above link.
To add the external tool, click "Run" "External Tools" "External Tool Configuration". In this dialog, click "Program", click the new button (document with a yellow star), and name it "Grails".
For location, specify: "C:\grails-1.0.3\grails\bin\grails.bat" (without the quotes).
For working directory, specify: "${project_loc}" (without the quotes).
For arguments, specify: "${string_prompt}" (again without the quotes).
Click the environment tab, and add environment variable "GRAILS_HOME" set to "C:\grails-1.0.3\grails" (and again, no quotes).
While you are at it, add another external tool to create a Grails application.
Right-click on "Grails" in the configuration dialog, click "Duplicate". Name it "Grails create-app". Specify Working Directory as "C:\grails-1.0.3" and Arguments as "create-app".
The instructions I give below more or less parallel instructions on http://www.grails.org/Quick+Start. Refer to this link for an explanation of the steps. I've modified the steps to be Eclipse centric.
First off, use the "Grails create-app" tool above, click "Run", "External Tools", if "Grails create-app" is not there, click "External Tools Configurations", find "Grails create-app" (or create it per above), and click "Run". In the "Console" window at the bottom of "Eclipse", you will be the prompt (in red) "Application name not specified. Please enter:".
Enter "GettingStarted" and press Enter.
Import this by clicking "File", "Import", type "Existing" and double-click on "Existing Projects into Workspace". Browse to "C:\grails-1.0.3\GettingStarted". Once this is listed under "Projects" click "Finish"
What's a domain? A domain holds state about business processes and implements behavior (It is part of, but is not itself the model "M" in "MVC"). They are linked together through relationships (one-to-one or one-to-many). Grails supports it's own Object Relational Mapping, which under the covers uses Hibernate as Hibernate does ORM very well. Grails has some additional bells and whistles on top of Hibernate to enable rapid development.
Highlight the project name "GettingStarted" then use the "Grails" external tool. Like above, click "Run", "External Tools", click "Grails" if it's there, "External Tools Configurations" if not. Run the tool, type "create-domain-class Book" (use a capital "B" in Book) when prompted. Click on "GettingStarted" again, and press "F5" to refresh the project.
You will find a new file "Book.groovy" under "grails-app/domain". Another file "BookTests.groovy" exists under "test/integration".
Next add two fields to book, "title" and "author". Here's the source listing:
class Book {
String title
String author
For more information about domain classes, go to "http://www.grails.org/GORM+-+Creating+a+domain+class".
Since this project is not using a real database, you will need to boot-strap the data. To do this, modify the boot-strap code. This can be found in "grails-app/conf" in a file called "Bootstrap.Groovy". Change this file to read as follows:
class BootStrap {
def init = { servletContext ->
// Create some test data
new Book(author:"Stephen King",title:"The Shining").save()
new Book(author:"James Patterson",title:"Along Came a Spider").save()
def destroy = {
This creates two books.
The controller is the "C" in "MVC". It takes commands such as "index", "list", "show", "delete", etc., and determines what to do. The views ("V" in "MVC") determines what the output should look like. I really don't want to do lots of work here if I don't have to, and in Grails, I don't. Using the same Grails tool we used when adding a Books Domain, type the command "generate-all Book" when prompted. (Remember to highlight "GettingStarted" before running the tool, for some reason, Eclipse gets upset if you don't). Refresh the project (click on "GettingStarted" and press "F5").
This adds a file "BookController.groovy" under "controllers", and "BookControllerTest.groovy" under "test/integration".
It has also added a bunch of views, but we need to tweak with Eclipse a bit to show these. First, if the folder "grails-app/views" does not exist, right-click on "Getting-Started", click "New", click "Source Folder". Specify "grails-app/views" as the folders name.
Once this is added, it will contain a bunch of gsp files (create.gsp, edit.gsp, etc) that Eclipse might not yet recognize. To fix this, follow the steps outlined in http://grails.org/Eclipse+IDE+Integration:
If you do the last step on "create.gsp", you'll see all the squiggles on "g:link" etc go away.
Grails has now added handlers for "index", "list", "show", "delete", "edit", "update", "create" and "save", and created default UI for all of these actions. What else is there to do with a book?
Just a final note on views. When you run the servlet (per below), you'll notice that the page is decorated with a Grails banner. This layout is defined in "grails-app/views/layouts/main.gsp".
There's one additional step before running for the first time, to specify the GRAILS directory.
Click "Run", "Run Configurations...". In the configurations dialog, type "GettingStarted" revealing your project "GettingStarted" under "Java Application".
Click on the "Environment" tab, and add a new environment variable called "GRAILS_HOME" with value "C:\grails-1.0.3\grails" (no quotes of course).
Now click "Apply" and "Run". You can also click "Run" via the "Run" menu.
Hopefully Eclipse will announce "Server running. Browse to http://localhost:8080/GettingStarted".
Open up IE/Firefox/browser of choice, and browse to "http://localhost:8080/GettingStarted". You will be welcomed with a "Grails" banner and a link to "BookController". Clicking on this is the same as browsing to "http://localhost:8080/GettingStarted/book/list".
You will now be presented with a list of 2 books that you can browse.
To terminate the servlet, switch to Eclipse, ensure "Console" is selected (that is running the servlet) and click the red Terminate box.
You are now in the groove!
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Previous Ann Castle Award Recipients
2017: Jill Meister
Jill Meister has more than 20 years of experience in development and fundraising, and has served in several key roles that contributed to the success of seven multi-million dollar capital campaigns. She received her bachelor's degree in management from Franklin Pierce College before receiving her MBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Jill is currently the Director of Prospect Research and Management at the University of New Hampshire. She started her career as a researcher at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she was the manager of Development Research Services. She then worked as the Associate Director of Prospect Development for Brown University. Most recently, Jill was Director of Advancement Services and Research for the Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, Massachusetts.
Jill is the president of Apra, and former president of NEDRA. She has been a member of Apra and NEDRA for over 20 years, and has served on numerous committees in both organizations. As an active member of the prospect development community, she has presented at CASE, AFP, NEDRA, MARC and Apra International events.
2016: Dina Zelleke
Dina Zelleke has been the Director of Research at Harvard University's Alumni Affairs & Development office since April 2001, and has been at Harvard since January 1998. She leads a team of 20, providing research support for the Faculty of Arts & Sciences, as well as six of Harvard's graduate schools. Prior to coming to Harvard Dina worked as a paralegal in the corporate legal department of Southern California Edison.
Dina received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of San Diego, and a Certificate of Special Studies in Administration and Management from Harvard Extension School. She is a former board member of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA), and the New England Development Research Association (NEDRA), where she served as co-chair of the 2007 and 2008 conferences.
2015: Nancy Faughnan
Nancy Faughnan has been a senior research analyst at Yale University since 2004 and has been at the University since 1988. She is part of the team that supports the work of Yale's central development office. Nancy also oversees the research and prospecting function of Yale Law School and Yale Nursing School. Prior to these roles, Nancy initially developed and led the research function of Yale's non-legacy parents program, creating a liaison with the undergraduate admissions office that has allowed research to proactively identify and evaluate new sources of giving and programmatic opportunities. Since 2013, Nancy has served as a resource in prospect research to a preparatory school in the Middle East.
Nancy served on the NEDRA board of directors from 2006 to 2012 and co-chaired the programming committee with, at different times, Amy Minton, David Sterling, and Amy Bagley Begg. During that time, NEDRA developed a strong cohort of year-round program offerings that has flourished with the help of committed volunteers and compelling speakers, as well as formalized many functions of the board. Nancy lives in Madison, Connecticut, volunteers for local animal welfare causes and for NEDRA's programming committee.
2014: Heather Reisz
Heather Lynn Reisz was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Arlington, Massachusetts. She moved from Boston to Chicago in November 2011 to start a new research group within the development department at the Art Institute of Chicago, she most recently served as the Director of Research at the Art Institute. Prior to moving to Chicago, Heather was the Director of Research and Prospect Development at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Manager of Research at the Museum of Science Boston.
Heather began her career in the mid-90's at the Names Project - AIDS Memorial Quilt in San Francisco. A former colleague wrote that she was the "engine behind corporate and foundation giving at the Quilt" that enabled them to do the 1996 display of the complete quilt on the Mall in Washington, DC and the organization's High School Quilt Program.
Heather was an active and devoted volunteer and former board member of the New England Development Research Association (NEDRA). She had an infectious love for the work she did and served as a mentor to many. She had a particular fondness for newcomers to the profession. Thanks to Heather's free sharing of knowledge, support and advice, there are numerous people in the field who have her to thank for their success.
Heather was vivacious and made friends everywhere she went. She had a boisterous laugh and an empathetic heart. She was incredibly talented and found her calling as a researcher and data "nerd" within the development department of non-profits. She was a devoted friend and colleague.
2013: Sarah Fernandez
Sarah Fernandez has worked at MIT since 1998 and in her current position as Director of Research and Prospect Management since 2005. Before joining MIT, she was the Research Coordinator at the Boston Museum of Science, a Research Analyst at Harvard University and the Coordinator of Research Services at UC Berkeley. Fernandez has a master's degree in regional planning from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and a bachelor's degree in history from Grinnell College.
Sarah was one of the organizers of NEDRA and a member of the first Board of Directors in 1987. She served as NEDRA's treasurer from 1988 to 1990.
2012: Joe Donnelly
Joe Donnelly currently serves as Vice President & Campaign Director in the Office of University Advancement at Northeastern University. In that role, he oversees development information services, donor relations, events, and research. In addition, he helps plan and implement the strategic direction of the advancement division in advance of a major fundraising initiative.
Since beginning his development career in research at Brandeis, Joe has held positions in donor relations at Harvard, Brandeis, and Northeastern universities, and was director of advancement services at Phillips Academy, Andover. He has also done front-line fundraising in health care and education.
Joe was the founding president of both the New England Development Research Association and the Association of Donor Relations Professionals (ADRP) and has done many presentations at NEDRA, APRA, ADRP, CASE, and AFP conferences. In 2009, he was presented the Founders Award from ADRP for "significant contributions to the profession." Joe holds a B.A. in art history from Bates College.
2011: Marianne Pelletier (Written by Helen Brown)
Many times these introductions start with a recitation of the individual's pedigree in the field: Harvard, Lesley, Southern New Hampshire, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell. Not too shabby.
Also mentioned are usually the alphabet soup after the person's name: MBA, CFRE.
But what I want to concentrate on is Marianne's service. Marianne served with me as a board member of NEDRA for six years, and most significantly as our treasurer. She brought us out of an era of chewing gum and duct tape and put NEDRA's finances in a format that an accountant could recognize. Since I was president at the time, I was grateful for her MBA and annoyed that she wouldn't always let me do what I wanted to do. I'd say: "I want to pay a really great speaker to do the keynote at the NEDRA conference!" "No!"
She earned the title "Dr. No."
But she's also honest as the day is long – those of you who have been NEDRA members since Marianne was treasurer will remember the line item in the budget she reported on at the conference for two years running titled "I don't know." She didn't know where that $15.00 came from, but it had showed up on the accounts and by god she was going to report it.
Marianne harped, cajoled, threatened and encouraged us to find new and creative ways to increase membership and innovate programming, and by doing so helped create a foundation of financial strength for this organization. I have always found her wise counsel invaluable and her friendship irreplaceable.
Marianne's service to prospect research didn't quit when she left New England. She is retiring as the current president of the APRA Upstate New York chapter and, if she gets enough votes, will become an APRA board member this summer.
Marianne has devoted 23 years of her life to this cool profession, beginning with her time working for Ann Castle.
I know that wherever Ann is right now, she's looking down and smiling. Please join me in congratulating the 2011 recipient of the NEDRA Ann Castle Award, Marianne Pelletier.
2010: Charlie Carr
Charlie Carr is the Senior Principal Gifts Researcher in the Office of Development Services at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Charlie has been at MIT since 1986 during which he supported two major capital campaigns. His responsibilities include preparing research on very-high-net-worth individuals for calls by the senior officers and top volunteers of the Institute.
Charlie's expertise in understanding MIT's top prospects is mirrored by his in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of prospect research and wealth analysis. He has written and updated the financial section of MIT's internal training manual focusing on SEC documents and transactions. He stays current on all the changing rules and regulations and serves as a mentor to the members of the MIT research team. Charlie has also conducted numerous workshops teaching MIT field staff members how to look up basic information on their own.
Charlie has also been extremely generous with his time and expertise to researchers throughout the region. He is a frequent presenter at NEDRA conferences on topics including Research Basics and Research Math. He served as the "expert" at NEDRA's annual "The Expert is In" booth, has participated in NEDRA's Mentor Program, and has written articles for NEDRA News. Charlie has also been a presenter or panelist at conferences for the Massachusetts chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA). For APRA, Charlie has given numerous presentations including sessions on Basic Corporate Research.
Before entering the development field, Charlie worked in the private banking industry.
2009: Paul Dakin
Paul Dakin served as President of the New England Development Research Association from 2004 to 2006 and spent a total of six years on the NEDRA Board. During his tenure as President, Paul led the effort to incorporate NEDRA as a chapter of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA), shepherded NEDRA through a remarkable growth spurt, and helped fashion the organization into a model for the industry. His ability to formulate, communicate, and execute visionary concepts was critical in growing and shaping NEDRA into what it is today. Paul was also instrumental in steering NEDRA's educational direction by leading the Board commitment to develop the highest quality programming.
Paul entered the prospect research profession at Harvard University in 1995 when, as luck would have it, his staff assistant cubicle was stationed just outside the office of Director of Research Ann Castle. Paul and Ann became acquainted over conversations at the photocopier, eventually leading to his start in the research field. He went on to hold research positions at Harvard, MIT, Northeastern University, and Phillips Exeter Academy before joining the Gardner Museum in 2006.
Paul has been a frequent and popular presenter at NEDRA, APRA and CASE events, sharing his advanced knowledge of the prospect research profession and his breadth of experience with numerous others. Demonstrating constant patience, enthusiasm, and professionalism, he has also been a mentor to many, helping colleagues develop both their knowledge and their careers.
Throughout his career, and especially during his tenure at the helm of NEDRA, Paul has been a true ambassador for the field of prospect research and has inspired others to give back to the profession. The NEDRA Board and the Ann Castle Award Committee are delighted to recognize Paul Dakin with this prestigious award.
2008: Valerie Anastasio
Valerie Anastasio, Development Officer, Special Projects at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Boston, is the recipient of the seventh annual Ann Castle Award. Valerie has spent 17 years in development research, operations and prospect management, and frontline fundraising roles at educational and cultural institutions. From 1999 to August 2007, she served as Director of Research and Prospect Development at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, working on strategic, feasibility and donor prospecting for the museum's $500 million campaign. Before joining the MFA, Valerie was Director of Development Research at Harvard University. Prior to Harvard, she worked in frontline annual fund raising at Boston Lyric Opera, Brandeis University, and WGBH Television and Radio.
Valerie is an especially esteemed research professional who brings the experience and knowledge of fundraising to her understanding and practice of development research. Her visionary ideas regarding the use of data to inform fundraising strategies have been valued tremendously by her colleagues at the MFA and her counsel has been strongly relied upon by many in the wider research community. Valerie is an enthusiastic supporter of the research profession in general, and NEDRA in particular, which she has served in many ways, not the least of which as a former member of the NEDRA board. Her leadership has also led to a new way of thinking about research programs in non-educational institutions.
Valerie generously shares her understanding of research strategies, methods, and skills with others in our profession at all levels. She has made numerous presentations on a wide variety of topics for NEDRA, APRA, CASE and AFP programs. Her presentations, most notably those on the hedge fund, financial services, and venture capital industries, have been regarded as must attend educational events. Valerie's professionalism, judgment, ethics, knowledge and experience make her a valued colleague to many in the development field. The NEDRA Board and the Ann Castle Award nominating committee are delighted to recognize Valerie Anastasio with this prestigious award.
2007: Elizabeth Crabtree
Elizabeth Crabtree, Director of Prospect Development at Brown University, is the recipient of the sixth annual Ann Castle Award. In her position at Brown, she manages a team of professionals that provide advice, counsel and analytical support to several areas critical to Brown's fundraising effort, including: campaign planning and management, prospect identification and research, data mining, modeling and market research, and relationship management. Elizabeth is a member of the board of directors for the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA), where she serves as Vice President of Education and Professional Development and chaired APRA's 2005 and 2006 International Conferences. Elizabeth is also a member of AFP, CASE, and NEDRA, and is a frequent, nationally recognized speaker and philanthropy and nonprofit research consultant. As the founder of givingresearch.com, Elizabeth is creating a website to share resources, techniques and best practices related to understanding wealth, philanthropy and fundraising research, which is due to launch in the near future.
Previously Elizabeth held senior development positions with Northern Illinois University, Benedictine University, College of DuPage and the Digital Schoolhouse Foundation. Prior to her work in the nonprofit sector, Elizabeth spent eight years working as a marketing director and senior analyst in the consumer products and manufacturing industries and six years in arts management as a talent/music agent. Her expertise spans the areas of corporate, foundation and government relations, marketing and business development, communications, and program and volunteer management.
Elizabeth is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and is currently an Executive M.A. candidate in the Philanthropic Studies program at Indiana University.
Elizabeth Crabtree embodies the spirit of the Ann Castle Award. Elizabeth is very generous to the research community, giving of her expertise, guidance, and her wealth of resources that she has created through her professional experiences, and her research on the world of philanthropy. She has given much to the profession, and to both NEDRA and APRA. She is a speaker at many conferences and workshops, often given pro-bono, and is a mentor and advisor to all in the research profession. Elizabeth's vision, accompanied by her intelligence and warmth make her an outstanding leader in the development field. The NEDRA Board and nominating committee are pleased to recognize Elizabeth Crabtree with this prestigious award.
2006: Helen Brown
Helen Brown, founder and head of research consulting firm, The Helen Brown Group, was the recipient of the fifth annual Ann Castle Award. Since becoming a development professional in 1987, Helen has worked with a variety of clients to establish and re-align research departments, identify major gift prospects, and train researchers and other fundraisers.
Over the course of her nineteen year career, Helen Brown has become a recognized leader among development research professionals in New England. As a director of NEDRA and a past President, Helen recognized the need for a mentor program and advocated for a stronger program to better serve the members. She also worked to build collaborative relationships between NEDRA and its for-profit partners, significantly increasing sponsorships at NEDRA's annual conference. After nearly six years, Helen retired from the board of directors in 2004 but she continues to serve the profession as a frequent speaker for NEDRA and APRA as well as AFP and CASE.
With the growth of the Helen Brown Group, Helen is expanding her leadership overseas. For the past several years, Helen has worked to increase the professional status of prospect research in the UK which lags behind the United States in advancement opportunities and compensation. As a member of London's Researchers in Fundraising, Helen participates in workshops and conferences around the UK and has even presented to fund raising professionals in Europe. Most recently, Helen has partnered with Chris Carnie of The Factary to found ShareTraining, a web-based training program for fundraising professionals.
As a representative of the prospect research profession, Helen is a wonderful ambassador for researchers around the world. She continuously impresses her growing list of clients with her intellect, her generous spirit and her thoughtful strategies for success. Characteristic of true leaders, Helen possesses vision. She has a view of our profession that extends far into the future and in her quiet, focused, and most effective way, she is doing her part to ensure that we remain a profession that adds value to our institutions and earns respect simply and honestly through our good work.
Helen has given so much to NEDRA both as a role model and mentor, and has raised the bar in the quality and depth of our research. Her enthusiasm, warmth and intelligence transcend beyond this role, making her a true leader in the field.
2005: Sandra Larkin
Sandra Larkin handles communications for the Stewardship and Development office for the Unitarian Universalist Association. She writes, designs, and coordinates the information they share with donors—everything from the annual report to newsletters and special mailings to advertisements, proposals and fund reports. Previously, she was self-employed as the sole proprietor of Larkin Research Associates, a role she has held since 1995. She joined NEDRA in 1989 at her first prospect research job; she wrote her first book review for NEDRA News in 1991. One year and a couple of NEDRA News articles later, she was asked to take over as editor, a job that lasted till 2000. As editor, she attended NEDRA board meetings, so she joined the board in 1993 and served three two-year terms. She has attended at least a dozen NEDRA conferences and spoken at several. She describes joining NEDRA and getting involved as a volunteer as one of her smartest professional decisions.
2004: David Eberly
David Eberly has worked in the fundraising profession for over thirty years, serving at Tufts University, Harvard's Medical School and John F. Kennedy School of Government, and Boston Children's Hospital Trust. As an independent consultant, he has guided numerous organizations in higher education, health care, membership organizations, and the arts. David has provided expertise in board development; campaign feasibility and strategy; development operations and systems; prospect identification, research, and management; foundation proposal writing; and fundraising privacy and ethics. David is a past board member of APRA and a past president of NEDRA. He is the 2004 recipient of NEDRA's Ann Castle Award.
2003: Shelley Brown
In 2003, Shelley Brown was director of development research and systems at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She had been in that position since 1987, directing a staff of over 20 employees. Shelley pioneered work in monitoring Initial Public Offerings and venture capital activities, as well as gathering valuable data through surveys of MIT founders, alumni, and top prospects. Previously, she was a director of development research at Boston University and a prospect researcher at Brandeis University. She presented at both NEDRA and APRA conferences, and served as a director of APRA in the early 1990s. She served as a co-chair of the national BSR/Advance Users Group. According to a colleague, "Shelley Brown demonstrates the highest level of commitment to her profession. In every institution she has served, she has led her department in setting an example of quality. She constantly seeks to develop and maintain excellence of service in every facet of operations in research and development information systems areas. She is an innovator, whose ideas have allowed the research department to stay at the forefront of its field. Finally, she is a thoughtful, dedicated, and caring individual and supervisor who never loses sight of the fact that people are the most important element in the equation."
2002: Judith Rottenberg
In 2002, Rottenberg was director of prospect research at Brandeis University. She had been working in development research there for 20 years. She initially worked in the Brandeis libraries, later moving into development research. In the 1990s, Rottenberg assumed responsibility for prospect management, in addition to managing the research staff. She started a program to trace Brandeis' lost alumni, which at the time accounted for 20% of all alumni. As a result of the project, that figure was reduced to 7%. Also, Rottenberg established a prospect tracking project, established goals for leadership giving, and collaborated with members if the development staff to achieve those goals.


text: WTT a Nikkor EL 50mm f2.8 for 150mm enlarging lens of equal quality. This lens is in excellent condition and look almost new in all respects. This is the newer "N" version and has 39mm threads. I have three 50mm enlarging lenses and do not need two of the same thing.


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| Article By Kath on Jul 1, 2003
Amy Vee is a singer/songwriter from Newcastle with a single out called 'All in Me'. I had a listen and liked what I heard.
The single contains two versions of 'All In Me' and two other tracks.
On first listen to title track 'All in Me' I was immediatly impressed with Amy's voice. Really sweet, strong, melodic and in the vein of the whole Michelle Branch crop of female singer/songwriter's in vogue at the moment.
The song's good too, it's commercial pop but more in the adult commercial pop vein. Amy's also the songwriter and producer which shows she is very talented.
Next track 'Friendly Fire' is also very good in a stripped back way, as it is only voice and acoustic guitar.
'Where are you' is also acousticy but in a more angsty- way. It's a great song too.
Last track is a live version of 'All in Me' in acoustic mode recorded at a gig.
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Best Western PLUS Inn of Sedona
A Hikers Guide to Sedona, Arizona and Surrounding Areas
Hiking is one of the most popular recreational activities for visitors coming to the red rock region of Sedona, Arizona especially in the Spring and Fall. Visitors head out to explore the many trails in the Coconino National Forest, Sedona, Verde Valley and trails that explore the Mogollon Rim. you and your family will enjoy being out in nature taking in the beauty of the red rocks against the crystal blue sky and all the desert flora and fauna of the area.
Below you will find trails for beginners through more seasoned, and serious, hikers throughout Sedona, the Coconino National Forest, and the Verde Valley. We of course have a few of our favorites and guest favorites to share with you, and I am sure you will find a few favorites of your own. Below you will find information on the Coconino National Forest, our favorite Sedona hikes and some tips and resources to help you plan your hike. Have a great time exploring!
Our favorite hikes and places to hike in the Sedona area
Coconino National Forest
The Coconino National Forest, one of six National Forest in Arizona, offers on of the largest varieties of landscape and beauty from the towering red rocks of Sedona to Ponderosa Pine Forests, to alpine tundra. Whatever difficulty level of hike or scenic wonders you want to experience you will find it here. Recreation and hiking information is divided into three Ranger Districts, just click on the area you are interested in hiking and see what awaits you! Before you hit the trail, visit the Coconino National Forest website for maps and information.
Red Rock State Park
Red Rock State Park is a family-oriented 5-mile network of trails with a diverse habitat of plants and wildlife. The Forest Service presents popular talks at the visitor's center on the natural history of Sedona, and living with our wildlife neighbors. They also offer the following guided hikes and walks: Geology Hike, Moonlight Hikes, Bird Walks and Nature Walks. To see the Schedule of guided hikes please visit Red Rock State Park.
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Bell Rock Pathway
This trail takes you on a scenic journey of the red rocks with panoramic views that can't be beat. This hiking trail is marked as easy to moderate and there are other paths and trails that lead off the Pathway for you and your family to explore. The Pathway is about 7 miles round trip and it is important to remember it is not a loop. Keep that in mind while you are enjoying your hike and remember you have to hike back the distance you go in. You do not have to hike the entire pathway to enjoy some great views of the red rocks. As soon as you walk the first 10-15 minutes you will be close enough to feel the energy of Bell Rock and get some great views!
Directions: From the junction of Routes 89A and 179 in Sedona, take 179 south 3.6 miles to a paved turnout and trailhead parking on the left (east) at milepost 309.8 for the South trailhead, .2 miles south of the entrance to the United Methodist Church for the North trailhead. Visit our Bell Rock Pathway Photo Album.
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Red Rock Crossing – Crescent Moon Picnic Site
Red Rock Crossing is one of the most popular places to take a leisurely hike and take some great photos of Cathedral Rock. The Crescent Moon Picnic Site offers pathways that take you to the crossing where Cathedral Rock and Oak Creek meet. There are Picnic Tables, grills and well maintained restrooms. Enjoy a little water play in Oak Creek, walk the pathways and visit Buddha Beach, considered to be the site of a powerful vortex. You will find a variety of rock cairns, last time I was there I was overwhelmed by the complexity of some.
Directions: Drive west from Sedona on US 89A. Just outside town, turn south on FR 216 (Upper Red Rock Loop Road). Drive about 1.5 miles and follow the signs to Red Rock Crossing. All roads except the short segment leading from Red Rock Crossing Road to the picnic area are paved.
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West Fork Oak Creek Trail
There are a number of reasons why West Fork is the most popular trail on the Coconino National Forest. You'll know some of them once you've strolled beside the pleasant little stream that ripples along the canyon floor and look up, way up, at the dizzying cliffs that tower above it. This hike is most popular in the fall when vibrant colors take over the trail, but now is also a great time for this hike, just keep in mind this hike will be cooler than the others, if you start early or late in the day you will want to dress in layers!
To access the West Fork Oak Creek Trail drive north 9.5 miles from Sedona to about halfway between milepost 385 and 384. The trailhead is on the west (left) side of the highway. Visit our West Fork Trail photo album.
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Dead Horse Ranch State Park (Cottonwood)
The beautiful park with the unfortunate name sits on over 400 acres in Cottonwood, Arizona and is right next to the Verde River Greenway State Natural Area. The temperatures at the park are often mild, due the park's elevation, and make it an ideal place for outdoor activities. This state park is a short distance from Sedona and has numerous hiking trails, not to mention trails for mountain biking and horseback riding. You can even take along a nice picnic lunch for your family and take in the scenic view at any of the picnic tables around the park.
Directions from Sedona: Head south on Arizona 89A, continue straight through AZ RT 260 intersection in Cottonwood, turn right onto N 10th Street to the park. Visit our Dead Horse Ranch Photo Album.
Our favorite Sedona Hiking Resources
Tips for Hiking in Sedona
- Make sure to bring plenty of water. Even if you are only hiking a short distance, hydration is key. Take more than you think you will need.
- Create a hiking backpack that includes water, first aid kit, protein snacks, trail map, compass, sunscreen and sunglasses.
- It is always safer to hike with others. Always let somebody know what trails you plan on hiking.
- Wear suitable clothing and shoes for hiking.
- Don't leave the trail. The ecosystem of the desert is fragile and leaving even a footprint can damage it.
- The trails in Sedona and the Verde Valley are very traveled and it is unlikely that you will come across a rattler, however if your tromp around off the trails you are asking for trouble! With that said be aware of your surroundings and respect the wildlife of Sedona!
- Bring a camera to take some amazing shots.
- Know your limitations.
- Don't rush your hiking experience. Take your time and enjoy the scenery.
A visit to Sedona can be anything you want to make it. Whether you're interested in ancient cultures or hiking, wild animals or off road adventure, Sedona has something to offer. To save our guests time and money we've put together several great packages that make it easy to plan that Sedona getaway. To learn more about our Sedona hotel please visit the Best Western PLUS Inn of Sedona


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Financial forecasts assist in managing your finances. They are a future prediction of your business finances, as compared with statements, which provide details of actual results or progress.
Predicting the financial future of your business is not easy, especially if you're starting a business and don't have a trading history. However, forecasting and making adjustments frequently will enable you to become more accurate.
Monthly or weekly forecasts may be necessary when starting your business, experiencing rapid growth, or having financial difficulties. Regular forecasts allow you to closely monitor your finances and develop strategies to fix problems before they become major issues.
Monthly or quarterly forecasts may be more appropriate for a stable, established business.
Financial forecasts may include:
Start-up costs
Whether starting a new business or purchasing an existing one you will need to factor in start-up costs, such as:
- legal or accounting fees
- insurance costs
- furniture, equipment, supplies or fit-out
- stock
- advertising
- permits
- cash required to fund the business until you start collecting payments from customers
- staff wages
- leasing costs of property, plant and equipment
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TIP: Starting a business often costs more than you expect; it is a good idea to add an extra 20 per cent to your forecast to allow for unexpected expenses.
Estimating the sales your business will generate over the forecast period can be difficult. If you are staring a new business you can base your estimates on market research and industry benchmarks. For an established business, take into account previous sales data over the same time period. You will also need to consider the current market and other economic conditions.
TIP: Regularly review actual sales figures against your forecast, revising your forecast accordingly if the results differ from those expected. Being able to identify the reason for the difference may help you to address a problem before it becomes a major issue.
There are two methods to forecast sales; unit sales and margin sales.
Unit sales forecast = number of units sold x price per unit
If your business has many products or services it may be useful to group them into categories and forecast sales for each group.
Margin sales forecast = (total cost of stock x mark up ÷ 100) + total cost of stock
This method is only suitable for businesses that use the same mark-up percentage on each product or service. If you apply different mark-ups then consider arranging them in groups according to the mark-up being applied.
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An expenses forecast estimates your ongoing operational costs over a period of time. Business expenses may include (amongst others) rent, insurances, vehicles, advertising, employee wages, and accounting and legal fees.
If you are starting a new business, base your forecast on market research and industry benchmarks. If you are already operating a business, use records from previous years to assist you. Make sure you allow for any likely changes, such as an increase in costs or employing additional staff.
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Cost of goods sold (COGS)
If you sell physical products you will need to forecast how much it costs to produce or stock them.
The COGS forecast relates to your sales forecast. If you are forecasting an increase in sales, the cost of producing the goods will also increase (you will need to purchase more components or stock).
To forecast COGS you will need to include all the direct costs associated with production and preparation for sale. These may include:
- the wholesale cost of buying completed goods, raw materials or parts
- packaging
- freight and freight insurance
- commissions paid on sales
- direct labour costs used to manufacture the product
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Cash flow
A cash flow forecast estimates the amount of money you expect to flow in (receipts) and out (payments) of your business, including projected income and expenses. A forecast is usually done over a 12 month period but could also cover a shorter period, such as a month.
Cash flow forecasts can help you identify when you may have extra cash available or experience shortages, so you can make the right decisions for your business.
It is important to review your cash flow forecast regularly against actual results. A forecast can provide warning signs that may help you to avoid future financial problems. Watch out if:
- cash payments are more than cash receipts – you will run out of money
- net operating cash flow is less than profit after tax – you are spending more than you earn
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Efficacy and Safety of PERIOGEN in the Treatment of Periodontal Bone Defect
This study has been completed.
Virchow Group
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First Posted: July 4, 2007
Last Update Posted: December 16, 2014
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Virchow Group
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Detailed Description:
PERIOGEN, containing rhPDGF and -beta-TCP, promotes gingival healing and corrects periodontal defects. This study will test the safety and efficacy of PERIOGEN in the treatment of periodontal disease
|Intrabony Periodontal Defect
|Drug: PERIOGEN Drug: Beta TCP alone
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Study on the Efficacy and Safety of PERIOGEN in the Treatment of Periodontal Bone Defect - A Double-blind, Controlled, Randomised,Parallel,Multi-centre Study
Further study details as provided by Virchow Group:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- 1.Area under curve (AUC) of clinical attachment level (CAL) gain (0-24 weeks) 2.Extent of linear bone growth (LBG) and percentage of bone fill (%BF) at 6 months. [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- 1.Changes in CAL gain, probing depth and gingival recession at 3 and 6 months. 2.Incidence of adverse events. [ Time Frame: 3 and 6 months ]
|Study Start Date:
|August 2007
|Study Completion Date:
|August 2009
|Primary Completion Date:
|August 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Drug Group
Drug: PERIOGEN
Implantation of rhPDGF-BB (0.3 mg/ml) + β-TCP (0.5 g)
Active Comparator: Control group
Beta TCP alone
Drug: Beta TCP alone
Implantation of β-TCP (0.5 g) alone
Detailed Description:
Sixty eligible patients with periodontal defect will randomly receive either beta-TCP implantation (control group) or PERIOGEN implantation, containing beta-TCP and rhPDGF (drug group). The specified primary and secondary end points related to efficacy and safety will be assessed during 6 months study period.
Information from the National Library of Medicine
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|25 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Probing depth ≥7 mm at baseline
- Presence of ≥4 mm vertical bone defect with at least 1 bony wall after surgical debridement.
- Adequate keratinized tissue to permit complete tissue coverage of defect.
- Radiographic base of defect ≥3 mm coronal to the apex of the tooth.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Failure to maintain adequate oral hygiene (plaque index>2)
- Pregnant and lactating women
- History of oral cancer or HIV
- Periodontal surgery on treatment-targeted tooth within the last year.
- Tooth mobility greater than grade II.
- Study tooth exhibiting a class III furacation defect
- Localized aggressive periodontitis
- Radiographic signs of untreated acute infection at the surgical site
- Recent history of smoking more than 20 cigarettes/day
- Known allergy to E.coli-derived products
- Using an investigational therapy within the past 30 days.
Contacts and Locations
Information from the National Library of Medicine
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00496847
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00496847
|Sri Sai Dental college of surgery, Vikarabad,
|RR Dist, Andhra pradesh, India, 501101
Sponsors and Collaborators
Virchow Group
|Principal Investigator:
|A Jayakumar, MDS
|Sri Sai Dental college of surgery, Vikarabad, RR Dist, AP, India.
More Information
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Keywords provided by Virchow Group:
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Jayakumar A, Rajababu P, Rohini S, Butchibabu K, Naveen A, Reddy PK, Vidyasagar S, Satyanarayana D, Pavan Kumar S. Multi-centre, randomized clinical trial on the efficacy and safety of recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor with β-tricalcium phosphate in human intra-osseous periodontal defects. J Clin Periodontol. 2011 Feb;38(2):163-72. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2010.01639.x. Epub 2010 Dec 6.
|Responsible Party:
|Virchow Group
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00496847 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Submitted:
|July 3, 2007
|First Posted:
|July 4, 2007
|Last Update Posted:
|December 16, 2014
|Last Verified:
|November 2009
Keywords provided by Virchow Group:
periodontal disease


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Yes it's Saturday, a time when most companies don't publish anything on the *official* company blog. Well we're no *typical* company, and some things just can't wait for Monday! What's so pressing? We're super excited about the great feedback we've been getting to our previous blog post – Calling All GL Coders – and in addition, we wanted to follow-up by providing our users with something they can refer to when setting up their company with GL codes. So without further ado…
Step 1: Account Set-up
After you've signed-up for a free Expensify account, visit www.expensify.com/upgrade to upgrade to the Corporate plan and add GL Code functionality.
Step 2: Create an expense policy
The Corporate plan also allows you to create an expense policy, or the umbrella under which all employees can create and submit expense reports. To create an expense policy, visit the Expensify Dashboard and click on the button to "Set up a policy" (or if you have already created an Expensify account, you can go to Settings>Policies).
Step 3: Enable GL codes and add/import into your expense policy
In the basic section of the expense policy setup dialogue, you will see a checkbox to use GL codes.
Enabling GL codes will reveal a new column in Expensify Categories.
You will also see a GL column for Expensify Tags.
Finally, you can associate a GL code with each of your employees.
Step 4: Customize your CSV export file (based on the format accepted by your accounting package)
After you set up GL codes for Expensify Categories and Tags, you can create the customized CSV format that is accepted by your accounting package. To do so, click on the "create policy CSV export" button that appears below the People section in the expense policy setup process. Clicking this button will take you to the following screen.
Expensify also has a formula helper on the righthand side of the screen. Click on a name, and Expensify will reveal a formula that you can copy and paste for your CSV export file. For instance, say you want to add a column that includes the email of the report submitter. To do so, use the formula helper to go to Report>Submit>From.
Step 5: Export expense information into your expense policy CSV file and then upload to your accounting package
Once your GL codes are mapped to Expensify and your expense policy CSV export format is set up, you can choose to "export to…Policy CSV Export" for any approved reports. Your exported CSV file will look something like below.
Now you just need to import your CSV file into your accounting package! All done in five steps!


text: Drake @ The O2 Dublin 18 Mar 2014 18 Mar 2014 , Dublin City Centre Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling, recording artist Drake will be returning to Ireland in in March 2014 with special guest The Weeknd.Tickets priced from €59.40 incl. booking fee on sale now Drake's new album "Nothing Was The Same" – one of the most critically acclaimed and feverishly anticipated new albums of the year – debuted at number 1 on the US Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and entered the UK album chart at number 2. The album has already been certified Platinum in the US and also features his brand new single "Too Much", due to be released on December 6th.Debuting to widespread acclaim from music writers and critics, in its four-star review of NOTHING WAS THE SAME, Rolling Stone hailed, "Drake makes his best yet," and the New York Times declared, "…Drake is on top now, the genre's stylistic standard-bearer and its most reliable and versatile hit maker…"Drake has enjoyed a landmark 2013, winning his first-ever Grammy Award in the category of "Best Rap Album" for his critically revered platinum album, "Take Care", and has remained a distinctive presence across both hip-hop and popular culture.Following their collaboration on the track "Live For", fellow Canadian The Weekend will be joining Drake as a special guest on all UK dates. The track – which clocked up over half a million plays on Soundcloud in one day when revealed online earlier this year – is taken from The Weeknd's second full-length album "Kiss Land" which was released to critical acclaim in September.DRAKE plus special guest THE WEEKND – March 2014Source - http://theo2.ie/index.php/artist/drake/336


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String Quartets 4
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This is the fourth volume of the Diogenes Quartet's acclaimed complete set of Schubert String Quartets. The ongoing project for Brilliant Classics has already been highly acclaimed, with Jerry Dubins of Fanfare writing of Volume 2 (BC94462): "Immaculate execution is complemented by genuine emotional engagement and real feeling for Schubert's unique modes and moods of musical expression." With two more volumes to come, this series is sure to attract Schubert aficionados and string quartet lovers alike. This 4th installment of the complete String Quartets by Schubert presents one of the most famous string quartets ever written: the Quartet in D minor "Der Tod und das Mädchen" (Death and the Maiden), one of Schubert's grimmest and most powerful works, Beethovenian in structure and scope, Schubertian in passion and poetry. The Schubert cycle by the German Quartet Diogenes Quartet is highly regarded, critics praise their superb unity of ensemble and style, their impeccable intonation and their fiery and passionate music making.