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Greenhouse concentration and sustainable horticulture in densely populated areas
During the last two decades, the production value of the Belgian horticultural sector has increased substantially and represents almost a quarter of the total agricultural production value. Within the total production value of vegetables, greenhouse production represents almost half. Despite having so much importance, the greenhouse sector faces a lot of problems in relation to sustainability such as obtaining the necessary building and exploitation permits. The lack of space and adapted legislation results in an uncertain investment environment. The establishment of greenhouse parks, which can be defined as areas of greenhouse concentration, can satisfy the need for space. Using a survey organised amongst all horticultural holdings in an important greenhouse production area, a study has been conducted of the attitude of farmers towards the establishment of greenhouse concentration parks. A probit model is used to connect the attitude of farmers with characteristics of horticultural farms and farmers. Possible areas for greenhouse parks are also identified and evaluated. The results confirm that greenhouse concentration may be an acceptable solution for the spatial problems of horticultural farmers. The methodology used can be applied to identify and evaluate areas suitable for greenhouse concentration.
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We celebrate interdependence this Independence Day in Congo with Marijane, Chanceline, and Martine, who started a sewing co-op after graduating @Action Kivu's Sewing Workshop in 2015.
Using the machines they received upon graduation thanks to a generous donation from Robin Wright and Karen Fowler's Pour Les Femmes that year, the three women say that when they work on each order together, they finish faster, allowing them to take more orders per month.
We love to work together, and this is something we learned from the Sewing Workshop program. We are working, we are strong.
Marijane (pictured left) shares what @Action Kivu's Sewing Workshop means for her life:
Since I graduated, I feel completely different. I have a voice. I pay for my child's school fees each month.
This year we need your help to graduate the Class of 2017. And we know, from statistics and from the stories of our alumni, that when you invest in women's education and vocational training, you invest in their children's future, and the health of the community. Take action: Invest in the future of Congo today!
To shake off the stigma that surrounds AIDS and HIV testing, our partner Amani volunteered to be publicly tested at the opening of World Soccer Day this September 25th. Funded by the Dillon Henry Foundation, the tournament brought together 8 teams of footballers to play it out on the pitch, 4 of which were girls' teams, a first in Mumosho, which explained the crowd of 4000 spectators.
In front of the crowd gathered at the Mumosho Women's Center, Amani stepped forward to have his blood taken by Nurse Jeanine for an HIV test, and was quickly followed by one of the star players from the community, a young man geared up for the game. Shortly after him, a line formed to be tested, as kids and community members signed on to learn more about the disease, and how to stop it from spreading.
One week earlier, on a hot September Sunday afternoon in Mumosho, Congo, a slight breeze stirred the air in the sparse room of the church where Nurse Jeanine sat in front of 45 students and community members. Though they had just started the school year, these students were spending their Sunday in a different kind of class, learning the facts about HIV/AIDS, so that they could share their education with their peers and family members. Sub Saharan Africa represents almost 70% of the total new HIV infections in the world, according to UN AIDS. Nurse Jeanine, Amani, and the kids and community leaders of eastern Congo learning about the disease intend to change that.
"HIV / AIDS is considered taboo in Congolese society, thus the high risk of going untested and spreading HIV. The message of education about HIV/AIDS can deeply penetrate the fabric of society, and literally save lives," says our partner and community leader, Amani Matabaro.
Working in tandem with Amani's community building programs and vocational / educational training workshops, Nurse Jeanine is committed to changing how the new generation of Congolese thinks about HIV/AIDS, spending much of her time in the villages of Mumosho, proctoring tests and raising awareness to the facts about living with the disease, while not passing it on.
The determiner kits that Jeanine uses to test on site for HIV offer an immediate reading of whether the person shows the signs of HIV/AIDS, at which point she contacts them confidentially, and schedules a full blood test at a nearby hospital for the conclusive results. With those results, the person is then referred to Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, or the local clinic in Nyantende for treatment with antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.
Even then, knowing they are HIV positive, many people in eastern Congo ask to be sent to a clinic in neighboring Rwanda, terrified that their family, friends, and neighbors might find out they contracted the disease. Thus, the critical, life-saving aspect of Amani and Nurse Jeanine's program ALL TOGETHER AGAINST HIV/AIDS consists of diversified activities centered in the community, with a focus on settings with large populations such as schools, churches, and community-based organizations in eastern DRC. Thanks to the generosity of Robin Wright and Karen Fowler's company Pour Les Femmes, Action Kivu currently pays Nurse Jeanine a monthly stipend that helps with her tireless work, but the HIV field test-kits are paid for out of Amani's pocket at $25 per kit, and each tests 80 individuals. If you would like to give toward covering that cost as well as for Nurse Jeanine's assistant, please donate today, and in your PayPal "note to seller" mark HIV. We are grateful for your investment in this life-changing work!
Mumosho, Congo
Celebrating, the women held high their graduation certificates, sang songs of gratitude, and made plans for their new small business ventures as designers and seamstresses. It was Action Kivu's Sewing Workshop graduation day for 60 girls and women in a village in eastern Congo, a day made possible by pajamas, you, and Robin Wright!
Robin watched the video (below) of the graduates celebrating and sharing their stories of how their lives have been changed by learning to sew and starting small businesses, and sent this message to the women.
"Congratulations to the graduates of Action Kivu! This is only the beginning… You are setting the example and reminding all of us that self-reliance is the key to a sustainable and rewarding life. Bravo!!!" ~Robin Wright
(Filmed & edited in Mumosho, DRC by Patrick Byamungu.)
"Mama Robin," as many of the Congolese women who met Wright on her 2011 trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo call the actor, is a vocal activist on behalf of the people of Congo. Late last year, Robin partnered with her friend and fashion designer Karen Fowler to create a campaign for the women of Congo through Pour Les Femmes, a luxury pajama company. The profits from the PJ sales traveled 15,114 kilometers from Los Angeles to Congo, and purchased sewing kits for these women to start their own businesses, earning income to feed, clothe, and send their kids to school, helping to break the cycle of poverty and change the landscape of their lives.
Some women walked one kilometer, some trekked five or six, a few bused in from the city of Bukavu, braving the unpaved dirt roads made muddy and dangerous from two days of the non-stop, rainy season wet weather. It's just this wet weather that makes travel in Congo so dangerous, yet also makes it look a lush, verdant paradise, with its rolling green fields and the wide leaves of banana trees leading up to the misty mountains surrounding the valley. But the potential for paradise in Congo has long been marred by conflict, extreme poverty, and violence against women as a weapon of war.
That Saturday in March, in a corner of Congo, a country in which it is reported that 2.5 million girls are out of school, 60 young women ages 14 to 28 made their way to celebrate graduation from Action Kivu's 8-month sewing program. They walked through the rain to the Mumosho Women's Center, the heart of Action Kivu's work in Congo.
Amani Matabaro is the man and the inspiration behind Action Kivu. In 2006, Amani and his wife created Action Kivu's partner organization in eastern Congo, Actions pour le Bien être de la Femme et de l'Enfant au Kivu (ABFEK), after learning that his cousins, victims of the ongoing conflict, needed work and a place to live. At the March 2015 graduation, Amani congratulated each seamstress for her diligence in learning a new skill and gaining an education, invoking empowerment that no one could take away from them. Often overwhelmed by tears of joy, Amani handed each woman her certificate of completion, and draped her new tape measure around her bowed head, a sort of sewing stole denoting achievement in education.
Amani congratulates Cibalonza Claudine.
Each woman received her graduation kit: a push-pedal sewing machine (for working in villages with little or no electricity), fabric, a box of threads, scissors, and her tape measure. The rain abated, and the women stepped outside to pose for photos and share their stories of how learning to sew and having the means to earn income has already changed their lives.
"I am the happiest person on the planet today because of this graduation kit, I had never expected this, I waited for a long time but today is the day," said Cibalonza Claudine, the sewing program's star student, who was wearing a dress she had made. Cibalonza walks an hour and a half each way to attend the sewing classes at the Center, and was never late, never missed a session, said Amani.
Action Kivu's work in Congo provides women with a variety of entrepreneurial programs to create sustainable change in their community, from bread baking and basket making to the sewing workshops, from literacy classes to a demonstration farm for growing food to sell and eat, as well as education assistance for the kids in the community whose families cannot afford to send them to school. Your partnership through Action Kivu, whether an annual gift or a monthly donation, changes lives.
"Before I came to this center, I was nothing, I meant nothing at all," Cibalonza said at the graduation ceremony. "After learning the sewing skills, I started rebuilding my life and today, I AM SOMEBODY. No matter the rain I will carry my sewing machine and show my mom and my child that I have to start a new life. My plan is to open a new business and I promise I will prosper – thank you ABFEK, thank you Action Kivu, thank you Robin Wright, God bless you all and keep you strong for changing my life."
These women, who have so little in terms of money, power, or influence, have so much to teach us. Their gratitude for what you give them to start them on their path to earning income and caring for their families, reminds us of our connection to everyone in the world. Thank you for partnering with Action Kivu through the Pour Les Femmes campaign!
Please consider continuing your partnership with Action Kivu — it provides the means to continue these life-changing programs for the women and children of Congo. All donations are tax deductible in the U.S., and make a tangible difference in the lives of these women, as they share, in the video above.
ABFEK is registered as a local non-governmental organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Action Kivu, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) charity in the United States. Our EIN is 27-3537799.
~Rebecca Snavely
Executive Director & Co-Founder, Action Kivu
We are honored and thrilled to announce that Robin Wright has chosen Action Kivu as one of two organizations to receive the profit of sales from her new sleepwear line through socially-conscious sleepwear company Pour Les Femmes. Robin met Action Kivu founder Amani Matabaro on a visit to eastern Congo, and has since supported his work with the community there, using her voice and celebrity platform to raise awareness, and giving her time, energy, passion, and money, to people who are too often overlooked. She documented her visit over at The World Post, noting:
"The women from the Action Kivu sewing center also came out to meet us and asked that we carry their message of triumph and hope back tothe U.S. What they were most looking forward to was the completion of Amani's ongoing project–the Peace Market.
"Mumosho is a small village located about 16 miles from Bukavu, situated right on the border with Rwanda, which means it is 16 miles away from the nearest market. Therefore, the women of Mumosho were forced to walk for hours to purchase basic goods, including food, soap, and clothing. And during their trek through the forest, they were vulnerable to attacks from the roving militias, including the FDLR. As a result, many women simply did not make the journey for fear of being raped or shot, and the community in turn suffered.
"Now, less than a year after we visited Mumosho and saw the beginnings of the Peace Market, it is built, complete with a roof to protect people from the rain, and a place of refuge and shelter for the community."
Later learning of the need for latrines at the Peace Market, essential to prevent an outbreak of cholera, Robin promptly donated the funds needed to build the toilets. Her compassion and generosity have made an indelible mark in the lives of the women and children in eastern Congo. And she continues to do so, through this beautiful line of sleepwear, and invites you to make a difference, too.
Visit plfdreams.com to learn more about the pajamas and to purchase. 100% of profits are going to Action Kivu and Synergie Des Femmes, to support the women of Congo!
Read more about Action Kivu's work in Congo here:
(Photo courtesy Pour Les Femmes)
"The women from the Action Kivu sewing center also came out to meet us and asked that we carry their message of triumph and hope back to the U.S."
Read more from Robin Wright and JD Stier about meeting Amani and the women of Mumosho's Sewing Workshop here!
|Robin Wright, photo courtesy of Enough Project
And if you've yet to meet Amani via Enough Project's video series, I am Congo - watch now, and spread the message of hope!

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Original painting was painted in 2004 and is part of the City Of Light: Paris Collection.
This piece is of a classic Parisian scene. As we look over the river Seine to the Eiffel tower in the back ground we see a city full of life and light. Kinkade give us a feast for our eyes as we can see many interesting points in the foreground, the cats strolling along the back, the artists stall selling paintings and the boats sailing up the river. The colours and light are rich and intense like all Kinkade pieces but this piece also bustles with life.
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LeBron James and 5 Athletes Who Should Buy Their Way into Madden NFL '13November 29, 2011
LeBron James and 5 Athletes Who Should Buy Their Way into Madden NFL '13
Those who have always wanted to be in Madden can finally get that chance, as Madden is auctioning off a spot in Madden '13 that will go to the highest bidder.
While this is a great opportunity for an average Joe with a little extra pocket change to live out a childhood dream, wouldn't it be more exciting to have athletes who aren't in the NFL get involved in the mix?
How cool would it be to have LeBron James catching passes for your favorite team in Madden?
He's not the only athlete who would be awesome to have at your disposal, either. Here are five athletes who should buy their way into Madden '13.
Akebono Taro
Why Akebono Should Buy His Way in
The 6'8" Akebono Taro has retired from Sumo and needs a new outlet to dominate in. Since Sumo video games aren't likely to take flight in the US, Akebono would jump right back into relevancy by owning the trenches in Madden '13.
Key Attributes
Strength: 100
Akebono is said to have had a fighting weight of 235 KG (517 pounds). Thought Vince Wilfork and Casey Hampton were tough to move? Try running against a defense that features Akebono. He's not a two-gapper; he's a four-gapper.
Speed: 5
Sumo wrestlers have to have a certain amount of agility, but speed would elude Akebono in Madden. He shouldn't be expected to move more than two feet in either direction, but he wouldn't have to in order to be considered an overwhelming success.
Hope Solo
Why Solo Should Buy Her Way in
Hope Solo ruffled some feathers during her time on Dancing With the Stars and needs some positive exposure. The soccer phenom would certainly be a more attractive addition than Akebono, and if there is any female athlete would want to show that she can compete against the boys, it would be Solo.
Key Attributes
Kick Power: 95
Don't be fooled by Solo making her living in a goalie box, this former forward has a boot. She may not be able to boot 60-plus yarders, but she's certainly got the kick power to hang with guys who are in the league.
Swagger: 100
Solo's Swagger is through the roof. She's a fierce competitor and the perfect female athlete to be the first woman to ever make her way into Madden.
Usain Bolt
Why Bolt Should Buy His Way in
Usain Bolt's speed in pads was negatively portrayed in one of Kenny Mayne's Mayne Event segments, and Bolt deserves a shot at redemption. Those who think Devin Hester, Mike Wallace and Chris Johnson are speedy will find it difficult to comprehend the speed of the fastest human on the planet.
Key Attributes
Speed: 107
107 out of 100? Absolutely. He's that much faster than the fastest player in the NFL, and the only way to gauge his speed appropriately would be to break the meter. His ability to fly is off the charts and no corner could even come close to handing with his down-the-field speed.
Catching: 20
Getting open wouldn't be a problem, but can Bolt catch? Running like he does is useless if he can't bring in the pass. Bolt would seemingly be a better version of Ted Ginn Jr. if he broke into the game.
LeBron James
Why James Should Buy His Way in
Many have wondered how LeBron James would fare on the NFL scene. He's got the height and freakish athletic ability to be a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. King James would finally get a chance to play as himself in Madden and should jump at the opportunity to do so.
Key Attributes
Jumping: 100
James has serious hops that may get unnoticed at times on the hardwood but would certainly stand out on the gridiron. His height and leaping ability would make make him virtually uncoverable and in the red zone, the LeBron fade route would be unstoppable.
Courage: 50
There are serious questions that need to be addressed when inserting LeBron into the game. Would he go across the middle? Would he quit on his team when it mattered most? He can't get less than a 50 here because, 75 percent of the time, he's a gamer.
In big games, LeBron James will not be available for use in the fourth quarter.
CC Sabathia
Why Sabathia Should Buy His Way in
CC Sabathia has New York Yankee money to kick around. The ace has more cash than he knows what to do with and getting a chance to see what it's like to play yourself as a quarterback in the NFL is worth the relatively small amount of money it's likely going to take for Sabathia to buy his way into the game.
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Throw Power: 99
The change in ball shape won't bog down Sabathia's ability to throw smoke. You can expect his arm to translate from baseball to football. Sabathia may not be able to put the ball on a dime down the field, but there is no doubt that he'd be able to toss the long ball.
Endurance: 15
Sabathia would be a pocket passer, but he's still prone to tiring out. If you choose to roll with the big fella, you're going to need to invest in a closer.


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Developers and some users who are now looking at the iOS 8.2 beta 3 features from the inside can tell you what this next firmware is going to bring to iPhone and other iDevice users. Apple is improving its operating system and fixing the current bugs etc. If you are curious to compare iOS 8.2 vs 8.1.2 we can share the speed test results with you.
iOS 8.1.2 is the current version officially released by Apple to all iDevices that are supported by iOS 8 [you can learn how to install 8.1.2 on iPhone in a detailed guide]. The next update might enhance performance on older gen smartphones that can't boast fast performance in the current versions of 'fruit' OS.
iOS 8.2 speed test is available in the public video that compares the firmware version to the v.8.1.2 running on the iPhone 4S [this is the earliest cell phone that can run this year's operating system, users with the older iPhone 4 are not able to install iOS 8 and up].
The device that you can see on the video has been restored to run 8.2 beta 3 and 8.1.2. You can notice that some applications are launched quicker on the new beta. At least, if you are using Messages or Facebook more often than other programs you will be glad to see them open faster.
Devs will surely share more iOS 8.2 beta 3 specs with us. For now, you can watch the video and compare 8.2 to 8.1.2 on iPhone 4S:
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The class sizes are small so each child receives a lot of individual attention. In the classroom we focus on high academic standards, spiritual values, family values, and serving our community. Prep School students are able to participate in Extra Curricular Activities such as Band, Chorus, Musical, Athletics, and Clubs.
Primary subjects are Math, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Religion. Students attend Music, Art, Physical Education, Computer Education, Library, and Spanish each week. Each classroom is equipped with a Promethean Board to enhance the learning environment and learning experience to our students Children attend mass every Thursday mornings.


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CR7 Nike Mercurial Superfly 5 Chapter 4 - Unisport's JayMike and Joltter talk about the brand new boot made for Cristiano Ronaldo by Nike. The Nike Mercurial Superfly 5 CR7 Chapter 4 is designed with Cristiano Ronaldos time in Manchester United in mind, and the colours on the Nike Superfly 5 show iron and fire to highlight how Ronaldo was forged into a superstar both in terms of skills and his superhero-like physique.
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In addition to all the well known photo locations in the Southwest, more photographers are being drawn to what was previously an unknown destination. White Pocket.
Close to the ever famous Coyote Buttes, and the Wave formation, White Pocket sits with amazing scenery, rock formations, and quite the off road adventure for the more intrepid photographer. We'll be covering how to reach White Pocket, available camping, required gear, and of course, images from the location.
Getting to White Pocket
For almost a year now images of White Pocket have dominated my photographic wish list. Somewhere along the way I stumbled across a few photos of the place along with images of Coyote Buttes, and I had to see it for myself. Two books were found that helped fuel my imagination. "Photographing the Southwest, Volume 2", by Laurent Martres, and the "Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau," by Michael R Kelsey. Each book has been viewed cover to cover, and a great number of places are now on my "must see" list. But I can now say happily, I have seen White Pocket, and I want more!
Laurent Martres' book has the best information available regarding White Pocket, and if you're interested in other amazing opportunities in Arizona I'd strongly recommend the book. In addition, there's also Volume I covering Utah which is a must read for photographers as well. While we're going to cover the in's and outs of White Pocket, there's a lot more to see and I'd be remiss not telling you about the books as well.
From direct experience I've found that approaching White Pocket from the south along BLM 1017 to be the best approach in. While the road between Paw Hole and Cottonwood Cove (Coyote Buttes South) is passable for some off road vehicles, it is not recommended for all. Therefore we'll talk strictly about getting to White Pocket from 89A.
The journey from Route 89A in Arizona to White Pocket is less than 25 miles long. However, you will be driving for quite a while to make the 25 miles. While the first 10 miles are on well packed dirt roads (House Rock Valley Road to BLM 1017), you'll soon find yourself in extremely soft sand as you make your way to Poverty Flat Ranch, and then on to White Pocket. Be prepared to spend some "behind the wheel" time, but also be prepared to stop here and there for photographic opportunities. This trip shouldn't be rushed!
Once you get off of House Rock Valley road onto BLM 1017 you'll still have some well packed dirt roads under tire. Enjoy this, as in a few miles you'll be cutting north and getting into the unpacked sandy driving that will bring you to a crawl.
The ride between BLM 1017 and the Poverty Flat tank is a long one, even if mileage is short. The bulk of the time will be spent in the sand, and occasionally rock outcroppings will pop up in the road to give a little extra traction right when you seem to need it most. Fortunately, while you'll be gaining ground, the incline isn't too steep, so fear of getting bogged down in the sand is limited. Keep in mind, road conditions change season by season, so you might encounter different conditions on your trip into the pocket.
Reaching the Poverty Flat Ranch you'll see many old ruins, fences, an old windmill, and finally a large water holding tank on your left. Park here for a few minutes to take in the scene. To your north you'll see Cottonwood Cove in the distance, and to your east you'll see the White Pocket Monolith. Yup, you can see White Pocket at a distance for the rest of the ride in. Keep your eyes open, but also pay attention to the road!
Be happy now! You're almost there. Approximately 5.8 miles from the tank is your destination. Bear right from the tank on the obvious road. You'll follow along a fence for a good distance, then you'll cut right at an old corral. There are places to park in the area if you'd like to stop again and take more photos. Since you're so close, what's an extra stop or two?
Leaving the corral area you will encounter deeper sand. Hopefully you've aired down your tires, and if you have you should get through without incident if you keep a steady pace and don't loose momentum in the deeper sand. Worse case scenario, a set of sand ladders will get you moving easily! Oh, and be sure to watch for deeper ruts in the road. My first trip in I didn't watch the changing conditions close enough and launched two passengers and gear into the air several times.
Once you climb a short but steep section and take a hard cut to your right you'll be reaching the height of land. The White Pocket Monolith will be visible off to your left, and it's quite a scene. This is your last major decision point. From the height of land you have a long grade down toward White Pocket, and you should ask yourself if you should park a the top and walk a few miles in, or if your vehicle is doing great. If you haven't had issues so far taking the vehicle in should be okay. But you really need to be certain!
Along the entire way leaving BLM 1017 to White Pocket you're going to come across several fences and gates. Someone will have to exit the vehicle to open the gates, and reclose them after you pass through. Don't leave the gates open! Please be courteous enough to leave things as you found them!
Camping Opportunities
Making it all the way to White Pocket is a time consuming proposition. So let's hope you're planning on camping there, or in the area. After all, you're visiting the location to see one of those unique spots that most people will only ever dream about. Make the most of it. Stick around for a while!
The parking area near White Pocket offers many opportunities to make camp. The ground is flat, not too many cacti (although they are there, so watch your step), and chances are you'll be the only vehicle in for the day. Given the remote location you won't be seeing many people in the pocket, if you see any at all.
You don't have to camp at White Pocket exclusively. All along the way in you'll pass some great dispersed camping. If you're making a larger trip out of this adventure and plan on visiting other locations such as South Coyote Buttes, there are sites along BLM 1017, and on the way to Poverty Flat. In addition, if you're planning on going to Cottonwood Cove, there's a few great sites near there as well.
Keep in mind, all of the dispersed camping should remain as such. Leave no trace applies here. That means that toilet paper and human waste above ground isn't a great idea. You're off roading, I assume you have a shovel. How about making use of it?
If you can't tell, on my last trip to White Pocket I was horrified to find that folks who had camped before me did not follow a "leave no trace" policy. Just plain gross folks! Clean up after yourself, and keep White Pocket from becoming another permit only area!
Finally, if you don't mind driving back and forth consider staying at State Line Campground. It's along House Rock Valley Road very close to the UT / AZ Border, there are restroom facilities available as well as some great picnic tables. Fantastic camping, and it's free! Once again, clean up after yourself! You weren't raised in a barn.
Gear for your trip to White Pocket. Be Prepared!
The gear list doesn't have to be too complex. If you're an experienced off roader then you're most likely covered. But for the novices (like me) here's a list of what travels with me now.
- Nissan Titan 4×4. If you're going into these locations, please don't do a 2 wheel drive vehicle. You will get stuck, and you will make a mess out of the road for other responsible visitors!
- Max Trax: Great set of Sand Ladders. If you get jammed up in the sand, these will get you out!
- 2 5 Gallon Jerry Cans: Pretty self explanatory. Gas!
- Shovel: Once again, self explanatory.
- ARB Tire Delator, and QuickAir DC powered tire inflator.
- Tool and Repair Kit: The same tools I keep in the back of the Titan for all my needs when on the road with the Airstream.
Safety Gear in the truck
- Yaseau VX5R & FT8500: My HT Ham Radio, in truck installed 8500, and whip antenna on the truck. Already have the frequencies up there programmed in. Cell phones don't work in any of the places we're going. ARRL Repeater guide book comes along as well.
- Garmin 2610 GPS: I've had this fantastic GPS for so long now. Who needs a new one when I've got the best?
- Fire extinguisher: Yeah, that's on hand too. You never know.
- Spot Messenger: The Spot has proved to be a useful little device. The bulk of my test messages on my last trip made it out to the world. A few that I tried sending from Hackberry Canyon didn't make it.
- EMS Guide Emergency Medical Kit: This is a big medical pack that I got from Eastern Mountain Sports oh so many years ago. It covers all of the major bases, and a few that I never thought of. It's the emergency kit that has ridden with me for years, and traveled around in my backpack before that.
Truck entertainment
- XM Radio: I've been an XM user since 2002. Think they'd give me a "thank you" discount by now.
- IPod Touch: For use when driving and hiking.
Camping Gear
- Northface Tent: I think I own the Rock 22. Reminds me of my old Slickrock that I'd gotten so many years ago. That one is still stored back in New England.
- Thermarest Sleeping Pad: Love these pads!
- Petzl LED Headlamp: I'll be bringing 2 in case anyone needs to borrow one.
- Brunton LED Lantern: For in camp use, lighting up the tent for night shots, and for attracting every flying insect around into the tent!
- Slumberjack 30 degree bag: The winter months require something more substantial, but most of the year a light bag will do. Planning on Nov – March? Bring something warmer.
- Whisperlite International Stove: Quick boiling of decaf in the morning and heating beef stew at night.
- OR Bathroom & Kitchen bag: I stuff the forks and knives with the toothbrush and toothpaste. What can I tell you?
- Epi-Pen: Between bee and food allergens, gotta have this with me always.
- MSR Nesting Pots: For the water boiling, etc.
Hiking Equipment:
- Keen Hiking Sandals: I've really come to like these sandals. And I've found that hiking in sand in my Chacos leads to blisters. Using the Keens and some socks….all happy all day long.
- Osprey Stratos 24: The Osprey pack I picked up years ago as a light hiker / climbing pack. I can fit a 100 oz Camelback water bladder in it, and the water keeps me cool all day long as well. This is the pack I used on the past trip up, and it will be the pack I use for the upcoming trip.
- OR Medium Medical Kit: A smaller version of the emergency medical kit that will stay at the truck.
- Leatherman Multi Tool: I just always have one of these in any pack. So many uses.
- Synthetic tops and shorts by Northface, Mountain Hardware, Smart Wool, and Cloudveil.
- Oh, and my Tilley Hat.
Camera Gear and Packing
- Canon 5D Mark II
- Canon 40D: The backup
- Canon 17-40mm f/4
- Canon 24-70mm f/2.8
- Canon 70-200mm IS f/4
- Canon 10-22mm EFS lens (for the 40D)
- Zing Medium Camera cover.
- Clik Elite Medium and Large Lens Pouches: I was really hoping to get to try some of Clik's other packs on the upcoming trip, but I've received no response from them. So, I worked out my own solution with my Osprey pack and a few of their lens pouches. Worked well. I'll do a podcast on that sometime.
- Camera cleaning kit: Gitzo Rocket blower, lens brush, soft cleaning cloth, and lens cleaning solution.
- Pelican 1520 Camera Case: For all the gear on the ride up. Weatherproof, dustproof, and it gets to ride in the back of the truck as the passenger compartment will be full.
- 4 8GB Sandisk CF cards, and 2 4GB Sandisk CF cards: No computer is coming along, so I've got what I've got for memory. 4 day trip, 2 days of guaranteed all day hiking in amazing places…..I think I'm covered.
Oh, and by all means, don't forget WATER! At least a gallon per person per day. Personally, I keep 2 gallons per person in the truck. It just makes sense if you've got the room.
Photographing White Pocket
Ah, now we arrive at the important stuff. Getting there, gear, safety gear…..it's all about making for a good trip. And if you're heading out to see one of the most amazing places I've ever seen, once you've got your bases covered you shouldn't have to think about all the big stuff. You should just be thinking about capturing that amazing scene that nobody will believe is real. At White Pocket you can do that time and again!
If you're looking to capture dawn and dusk at White Pocket I'd suggest camping nearby. The drive in can leave you showing up after the amazing light has gone, and the drive out could leave you navigating unfamiliar territory in the dark. Nobody wants that. Camping next to the parking area leaves you in and out at your leisure! And believe me, you'll want to shoot dawn and dusk here!
The entire main formation of White Pocket is a photographer's dream. It's also an amazing challenge. See, the colors change throughout the day. Sun, clouds, and all the rest play into what the formations look like. Mid-morning sun vs high sun can present two different and stunning takes on the same exact formation. You've got to give yourself time to see what the lighting has to offer. And this is not a place that is dawn and dusk only!
Fortunately the main area isn't huge. If you're moving quickly you can circumnavigate the area in about an hour and a half. That leaves no time for pictures, but just saying it's not a giant expanse. Still, it's large enough to contain mini canyons, fun little climbs, shadowed areas, and more.
Entering White Pocket you'll be tempted to stand around for quite some time taking pictures. You walk onto an amazing sandstone expanse that's a mix of white to gray stone. The larger formations are directly in front of you, off to your left and right as well. Explore! That's what you're there for after all.
Several of the large whitish mounds hide really fun secrets. As you walk around them you find them almost "cracked open", displaying oranges, reds, and yellows. These brain rocks, combined with the multi-colored striations are amazing photographically. Most likely this is what you're looking to visit White Pocket for. Work around each of the formations at your leisure! But don't forget to look around, and look behind yourself. That's where you'll normally find your best photos.
Getting tunnel vision while taking pictures is an easy thing. Don't let it happen here! Getting fixated on specific formations might distract you from the amazing image that you're standing on the edge of. The large formations cry out to be shot, but the minor details around you might just make for a more compelling image!
Now, if you're looking for GPS coordinates or suggested formations, you're going to be disappointed. That's not provided here. After all, if you're going to travel here you need some adventure. Seriously, you'll do well shooting in White Pocket, and providing you an exact location to get the same image someone else did isn't going to add to your fun. Part of the photo adventure is making your captures unique from anyone else's. Easy enough to do here.
One thing to watch for while shooting White Pocket…..shadows. No, not the formations shadows. They can add to the drama of a scene. Instead, watch for your own shadows and those of others around you. Sunrise and sunset are extremely cool in the pocket, but normally what you're looking to shoot at those times will be right in the path of your shadow! Make sure to get clear of your shadow, tripod shadows, and camera shadows. Get creative with your angles and positioning. It's no fun getting "that shot" and finding that half the foreground has a perfect profile of you in it!
Common sense and common courtesy while visiting
The Vermillion Cliffs National Monument is an amazing place. Coyote Buttes, Paria Canyon, Buckskin, Wirepass, and White Pocket are all in the monument. The BLM controls the area, and the management is pretty loose in my opinion. While permits are required for several of the areas, you're still not likely to see a ranger or any other management authority. That leaves a ton of responsibility on your shoulders.
Practice the leave no trace policy that any hiker worth their salt should be aware of. Take only pictures, leave only footprints. No rock hounding while visiting, no grabbing up fossils, etc. Leave everything as you found it so the next visitor has the same opportunity as you.
Think of it this way. Coyote Buttes is already under a pretty restrictive permit system. Only so many people per day in. The Wave is hard to get to now due to the permit system limitations. Do you really want these other wonders to become extremely restricted? I sure don't. But if we don't practice some simple common sense ideas while visiting we might see further restrictions on other amazing formations in the area. Don't give anyone a reason to make it tougher on nature photographers to get access to these amazing locations.
Additionally, make sure you're prepared. Gear in working order, vehicle ship shape, emergency recovery gear with you, become familiar with your equipment before the trip, etc. Going into White Pocket you'll find yourself in a remote area where the only person responsible for you is you. Emergency services are not right around the corner. They really aren't, and even if you have emergency communications gear it may be hours before help could arrive.
Finally, please be careful while exploring the formations. The fins, striations, and other rocks are not granite or something else as solid. One wrong step could ruin a beautiful piece of rock art. I'm sure readers wouldn't want to be responsible for breaking something while visiting! Take your time, watch your footing.
Now, go enjoy your own adventure
I certainly hope this posting is helpful to readers. Personally, months were spent scouring the Internet regarding White Pocket, how to get there, and what I needed to make a successful and safe outing. This post tries to condense it all into one spot, and most likely the post will evolve.
Readers are welcome to comment on the information contained here, request additions, and make their own suggestions. This is for informational purposes, and to help you have a good trip. Keep in mind, you're responsible for you, so this site and author are not liable for any issues you may encounter when visiting remote areas, including White Pocket. Setting out to see these places is your choice, and the end result of your travels rests with your decisions and abilities!
With all that butt covering mentioned, I hope you can get out there yourself and have an amazing trip. It's rare to find places so compelling. And while you're out, try and visit a few other nearby locations. Turn this trip into an epic adventure that you'll remember forever, the area is conducive to that after all!
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SCARLETT MOFFATT has come face-to-face with all manner of creepy crawlies during her time in the I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle, however tonight she goes up against a new nemesis altogether.
The Gogglebox favourite is tasked with the latest Bushtucker Trial, Critter Console, and her reaction leaves hosts Ant and Dec highly amused.
Dressed in a hilarious themed costume, the 25-year-old is heard telling the two enormous birds: "It's alright! George [the ostrich]… is he having a laugh?"
In a teaser from the ITV show, Scarlett is seen chasing the feathered creatures in the hope of retrieving tokens from around their necks.
"George, you're taking the mick out of me here man. George man! Don't be scared," the reality star continued.
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Pretend you're one of the ostriches!
Presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly couldn't stop laughing as the star addressed the ostriches, however they did give some gentle encouragement as the time ticked on.
"Pretend you're one of them," they told her, to which she replied: "Obviously I'm not attractive to George…"
Scarlett's Trial comes just hours after Carol Vorderman became the fifth celebrity to be voted off, following Jordan Banjo, Ola Jordan, Lisa Snowdon and Danny Baker.
I'm A Celebrity 2016: Scarlett Moffatt had Ant and Dec in hysterics
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According to booker makers William Hill, Wayne Bridge has become the most likely to be booted out this evening with odds of 13/8, while Martin Roberts and Sam Quek follow shortly behind at 9/4 and 5/2 respectively.
Scarlett is still favourite to become queen of the jungle (evens), followed by Adam Thomas (11/4) and Joel Dommett (10/3).
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurotrack, a digital health company focused on the early detection of cognitive decline and prevention of diseases like Alzheimer's, today announced the general availability of its Imprint™ Check-Up. Previously, the assessment was only available through clinical studies or by special invitation. Now, by going straight to consumers, the company wants to ensure that anyone, anywhere, can take the first steps to protect their brain health as they grow older.
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Based on more than 30 years of scientific research, the Imprint Check-Up provides people with a baseline measurement of their memory health, which can then be used to track any changes as the individual ages. Candidates for the assessment include:
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People can take the five-minute check-up from the comfort of their own home, as long as they have a computer with an internet connection and a webcam. The assessment is quick, non-invasive, private, and free.
The Imprint Check-Up is a digital assessment used to identify people who are at risk for cognitive decline. The five minute, web-based assessment measures the health of the hippocampus, the first part of the brain to be impacted by Alzheimer's disease. By tracking, then analyzing the eye movements of a person while he or she looks at a series of images, the Imprint Check-Up measures declarative memory. Declarative memory describes "everyday memory," which is the ability to remember things like where you parked your car, where you put your keys and what time you need to arrive at work.The test is used to establish a baseline – on a scale of 1 to 100 – that allows for future assessment and prediction of cognitive decline over time.
After taking the Imprint Check-Up assessment, individuals receive:
- Detailed results including their Memory Score;
- Information, advice and recommendations for improving their brain health;
- An invitation to a private Facebook group that provides a supportive environment for anyone seeking to improve or maintain their brain health.
"Our vision at Neurotrack is to educate and empower people to take control of, and care for, their brain health. Testing for early detection of cognitive decline should be a part of everyone's annual checkup and health routine," said Elli Kaplan. "We already do this for diabetes, heart disease, colon and skin cancer, among others; it's crucial that we begin testing for brain health now that we have the technology to do so."
"I want to let my patients know they aren't helpless. There is a perception that once you have early onset memory loss there is nothing you can do about it," said Douglas Swanson, M.D., a family medicine specialist in Colorado Springs, Colo. "I'll use the results of the Imprint Check-up to make recommendations and help patients have a better, healthier life."
Individuals can take the Imprint Check-Up assessment by visiting www.neurotrack.com and clicking "Get Started."
About Neurotrack
Neurotrack is a digital health company that is changing the way consumers and the medical community address cognitive health.
Neurotrack provides science-based, memory health assessment tools that help prevent cognitive decline, which is often a precursor of dementia and Alzheimer's. Neurotrack's proprietary Imprint Check-Up, a five-minute, computer-based cognitive assessment that tracks eye movements to detect abnormalities in the hippocampus that are indicators of cognitive impairment. The Imprint Check-Up is backed by 30 years of scientific research, and is the only cognitive assessment tool available that can detect risk of memory loss years before symptoms appear.
Neurotrack is led by CEO and cofounder Elli Kaplan, and scientific co-founders Stuart Zola, PhD, Elizabeth Buffalo, PhD, and Cecelia Manzanarez, leaders in the fields of neuroscience and Alzheimer's disease.
For more information and to access Neurotrack's brain health assessment tools and programs, visit www.neurotrack.com.
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Hillsboro High School star Chris Russell is receiving attention as one of the top three prospects in the state of Tennessee for the 2003 recruiting campaign.
The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Nashville native is coming off a tremendous junior campaign where he led his team to the finals of the Class 4A state championship and a 14-1 record.
Russell was dominating on defense, registering 35 tackles, 25 passes broken up and five interceptions. On offense, he also caught 6 passes for 95 yards and one touchdown.
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Russell, who runs a sub 4.5 forty and boast a 35-inch vertical, projects as a free safety or cornerback at the collegiate level.
Russell is hearing from a host of top tier Division I schools including Tennessee, Notre Dame, Penn State, Florida, Michigan and Stanford.
Russell currently ranks Tennessee, Penn State and Ole Miss as his top three favorites, but all indications point to him signing with the instate Vols.
"Tennessee is my favorite school," said Russell. "It's not that far from home and they have great coaches and facilities. Tennessee is a powerhouse. I wouldn't have that far to go to play for a NCAA powerhouse team." Russell plans to attend the Vols spring game and summer camp.
Russell also commented on Penn State and Ole Miss. "I like Penn State because they have always been in the top twenty-five, and I've always heard so much about Joe Paterno and the Penn State program. It's about winning there," he said. "Ole Miss has some real good athletes and they have a good program. One of my coaches played at Ole Miss and that is one of the reasons why I'm taking a close look at them."
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Hey Evan,
You can probably go to the FRRO and ask for an authorization to reenter the country before the 2 months gap and show them your tickets to Nepal.
Good luck!
Hi Evan,
I suppose you are in India on a tourist visa. First question you have to ask yourself is, are you sure that you can get a Visa in Nepal? To my knowledge you only can apply for a visa from your own country. And yes it will not be easy to overcome this two month away regulation.
A visa you can get within one day, but you have to wait 2 month before you can reenter India.
I am on a six month tourist visa. When my visa expires, I was thinking that I would go to Nepal via train/taxi and then reapply for an Indian visa in Kathmandu. I have already heard mixed rumors about doing this. I was hoping to receive more concrete information about this topic.
The rumors that I have heard: this is a very easy process and I can not extend my visa in India, but I must go to Nepal (I dont have to go back to America).


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JOHANNESBURG, March 7 (Reuters) - The new co-heads of South Africa's Standard Bank promised to sharpen the African focus of the continent's biggest lender following Thursday's announcement by veteran chief executive Jacko Maree he was stepping down.
Maree, 57, will be succeeded by Sim Tshabalala, the head of South African operations who described himself as a "Zulu boy from Soweto", and investment banking head Ben Kruger.
"There is a wall of liquidity and capital coming through the African continent. But to win, we need to ramp up our Africanness," Tshabalala, 45, told a news conference.
"There's been an understanding in the market that (Maree's) had a long tenure and that there could very well be a change so it's not much of a surprise," said Steve Meintjes, head of research at brokerage Imara SP Reid.
"The fact that they are making internal appointments points to depth of management."
Under Maree's 13-year tenure, Standard Bank ramped up its overseas presence and aggressively added branches across Africa, a strategy that has been widely lauded.
But his attempt to push into other emerging markets such as Argentina, Turkey and Russia was seen as a costly blunder and the bank has since scaled back its ambitions outside Africa.
Tshabalala will remain head of the South African business and take on operations on the rest of the continent.
Kruger, who has been with the bank for 28 years, will stay in charge of personal and business banking, and corporate and investment banking.
On Maree's watch, Standard Bank sold a 20 percent stake to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, a deal that highlighted China's growing role in Africa and Standard Bank's ambition to profit from trade with Asia.
Maree said he would stay on at Standard and use his wide contacts to generate business.
Tshabalala described his former boss as "fiendishly clever", "famously impatient" and "infuriatingly pedantic".
Kruger said Standard Bank was not intent on immediate acquisitions in Africa, where it already has 17 operations.
"We are not anti-small acquisitions but have nothing on the horizon that we are contemplating," the 53-year-old said.
South African banks are focusing more on Africa, where the number of people without access to financial services is much higher than in their home market.
Rival FirstRand is making acquisitions on the continent to keep up with Standard, and Absa has bought up the African businesses of its parent Barclays to enlarge its presence to the north.
Standard Bank on Thursday reported an 8 percent rise in full-year profit, helped by double-digit growth in income from fees and lending. It said diluted headline earnings per share totalled 931.7 cents from 860.4 cents last year.
Its shares were slightly down at 115.93 rand at 1431 GMT, lagging a firmer Top-40 index. (Additional reporting by Ed Cropley; Editing by David Dolan and David Cowell)


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(Bolivian Lace Leaf Sage) A large decidious woody shrub, this is a distinctive and somewhat unique Salvia species. The large clusters of deep blue flowers appear in the spring and again in the fall. A native from a tropical savanna climate in Bolivia, this species grows best in climates with year-round warmth.
Growing six feet or more tall and across, give this species adequate space to develop. The true blue flowers are quite abundant during bloom times, and the attractive grey-green leaves make this a handsome background plant. Good drainage is essential, and rich soil is appreciated but not required.
New for 2017.
These are species that grow as woody shrubs and lose their foliage in winter. In mild climates, leaf drop may take place gradually.
Pruning is both an art and a science. It takes practice, experience and learning from your mistakes to become a proficient pruner. The pruning information about this plant should be considered as a guideline for getting started. Your particular climate, soils, watering and fertility schedules, sun exposure, space requirements and weather are all factors that influence how and when you choose to prune. We're providing a starting place for you, and over time you will learn the particularities of this plant in your garden. Don't be afraid to get started – Salvias, in general, are quick to rebound if inappropriately pruned.
Deadheading – the removal of spent flowers, is a practice that will always benefit the plant's health and appearance. This can be done at any time. Pruning involves removal of entire stems of spent growth. Becoming "spent" means that flowering stems stop blooming and begin going to seed.
(Rhythm and Blues Anise-Scented Sage) This variety is a far superior version of the older standby 'Black and Blue'. Easy to grow and rewarding, this hummingbird favorite is our very best Anise Scented Sage.
Grow this variety as an aromatic border plant in full sun and well drained soil. It appreciates regular moisture and fertile soil, but can survive moderate stress from shortages of either. The thick dahlia-like tuberous roots, which survive well into Zone 8, are reliable and long lived. With moderate preperation for the winter, it is generally Zone 7 hardy, and can survive Zone 6 winters with appropriate care.
Unlike the herbaceous 'Black & Blue', Rhythm and Blues is semi-woody, and has a much longer blooming season than other varieties. The strong stems and thick deep green leaves are durable and not prone to breakage. The flowers are larger and more numerous as well. Flowers by the Sea is proud to offer this plant for the first time in 2017.
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(Puna Sage) The deep violet-blue flowered Salvia calolophos has white beelines and oblong, mid-green leaves. It is a high-altitude native of northern Argentina.
This petite, mounding sage is from the Puna region of the Argentine Andes. Puna Sage is rare in the horticultural trade.
As to its species name, calo means beautiful in Latin and lophos refers to a crest, such as the plume on a helmet. Calolophos most likely refers to the plant's flower spikes, which bloom abundantly at their tips to create a plume-like look.
Growing Puna Sage is challenging. In its home environment, it thrives in rocky soil with excellent drainage. Although it prefers average watering based on local growing conditions, this is a sage that seems to like its soil to dry a bit before watering.
As a subshrub, this Salvia combines both soft herbaceous and woody growth. Winter chill may cause it to die to ground, but it will reemerge the next growing season. Similar to most sages, this is a deer-resistant species.
The Salvia genus is part of the huge mint family (Lamiaceae). American botanist and Lamiaceae expert Carl C. Epling (1894-1968) gave Salvia calolophos its scientific name in 1935.
(Corrugated Sage) Dense, purple-blue whorls of flowers complement this evergreen's somewhat linear, deeply textured -- or corrugated -- dark green leaves with cottony undersides. It is a handsome native of the Ecuadorian Andes Mountains.
Corrugated Sage grows quickly and easily up to 6 feet tall and wide. It needs full sun, well-drained soil and regular water to stay in nearly continuous bloom and look it's best. Occasional pruning of the growing tips or container planting helps restrict the shrub's growth to about 2 to 3 feet tall and wide.
We enjoy contrasting this plant's rounded, dense form with taller, airier sages, such as Salvia guaranitica 'Purple Majesty'.
In addition to planting it in decorative containers, we highly recommend using this plant in shrub borders and moist woodland-style gardens.
(Elk Magenta Hybrid Sage) Combining the best characteristics of both parents, this robust, large leafed hybrid has deep magenta and white flowers that delight hummingbirds.
One of the parents of this new variety is Salvia cuatrecasana, with small flowers of a deep purple. A collector's plant, it is floppy and blooms somewhat sparingly over the course of the year. To improve the growth habit, flower size and blooming season we crossed this species with one of our best Salvia guaranitica clones. The result is a plant with large lush leaves, strong stems and sizable flower displays.
A tender variety, it is suitable for the southern areas of the US as a perennial. It qualifies as a good choice as an annual in colder Zones.
We are very excited to offer this plant for the first time in 2017.
(Peruvian Sage or Concolor Sage) Native to the high Andes of Peru, this is a distinctive Salvia with apple-green leaves that are smooth on top and silver-haired fuzzy on the bottom. The flowers are such a dark purple that they almost look black.
Large and showy, the flowers of Peruvian Sage -- also known as Concolor Sage for its bicolor leaves -- bloom from spring through autumn. They continue blooming during the chill of winter if kept in a greenhouse. Peruvian Sage does best if watered regularly and given shade for part of the day, but cannot tolerate wet soils.
The plant's wiry stems are scandent, which means that they climb upward like vines but without tendrils. When planted in the ground, its stems arch and form ground cover. This dramatic plant looks lovely in a hanging basket or in a container with a light trellis or bamboo poles supporting its sprawling growth.
Situate Peruvian Sage where it will delight you with its black currant fragrance that makes all seem well in the world. This is one of our favorite plants, and we are glad to report that deer don't seem to like it!
(Purple Bract Peruvian Sage or Concolor Sage) Similar to its wild relative, Peruvian Sage, which is also known as Concolor Sage, this cultivar has foliage that is smooth, apple green on top and fuzzy with silver hairs on the bottom. Major differences appear in the dramatic bracts.
Unlike the apple-green bracts of its parent, this cultivar has large purplish bracts cupping the base of flowers so deeply purple that they are almost black. Its leaves are also smaller than those of the species. It is the combination of purple bracts and blossoms that causes us to put this on our most unusual Salvias list.
Large and showy, the flowers bloom continuously from summer through autumn. They continue flowering during the chill of winter if kept in a greenhouse. Purple Bract Peruvian Sage does best if watered regularly and given shade for part of the day.
The plant's wiry stems are scandent, which means that they climb upward like vines but without tendrils. When grown in the ground, its stems arch and form ground cover. This dramatic plant looks lovely in a hanging basket or in a container with a light trellis or bamboo poles supporting its sprawling growth.
Situate Purple Bract Peruvian Sage where it will delight you with its black currant fragrance that makes all seem well in the world. This is another outstanding plant from California Salvia guru Brent Barnes and receives our best-of-class honor. Availability is limited.
(Elk Blue Hard Leaf Sage) Soft baby blue & white flowers in abundance coupled with strong growth make this an ideal new variety for hummingbird gardeners. the specific epitaph, durifolia, means hard leaf. We don't find the leaf exactly hard but it is lovely and durable.
Grow this outstanding variety in full sun or in a bit of shade in hot climates. In frost free areas it becomes a shrub, blooming almost year round. In Zone 8 it is a herbacious perennial that returns strongly in the late spring. In colder Zones its a good choice for a summer annual. These flowers are true blue.
It's our bet that this new introduction will become a standard for hummingbird gardens.
(Elk Argentina Skies Anise-Scented Sage) Developed at FBTS, this new introduction is superior to the old standby, 'Argentina Skies'. Superior growth and earlier flowering make it a must-have choice for hummingbird gardeners.
Clear sky blue flowers grace this compact growing variety. The foliege is deep green and lush as well. As do some members of this species, it does spread gently by runners.
We anticipate this replacing the original 'Argentina Skies' variety.
(Purple Haze Sage) The very best purple Anise Scented Sage, period - the result of years of careful breeding aimed at developing a reliable, free flowering and easy to grow variety suitable for growing countrywide.
The other popular purple flowering Salvia guaranitica types are hybrids with tender species as parents. Purple Haze is a true member of this popular species, making it hardy enough to grow in Zone 6 with winter protection .
Compared to 'Jean's Purple Passion' and 'Purple Magesty', 'Purple Haze' is more compact in it's growth, earlier to bloom with the same rich purple color. We believe it is a superior alternative to both of these older varieties.
New for 2017.
(Fuzzy Bolivian Sage) Large, bright and fuzzy, the cherry-licorice red flowers of this sage top what at first glance appears to be smooth, glassy green foliage. Up close, the large, lance-shaped leaves are velvety with clear-to-white hairs.
This tropical perennial is slow to start growing in spring, but takes off as the days get longer and warmer. Then it blooms from summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds. It grows well in USDA Zones 7 to 9, but needs winter mulching in the cooler part of that range. Well-drained, loose soil and mulch help the plant's underground runners survive to grow new stems in the spring.
Salvia oxyphora is from middle elevations in the Bolivian Andes, where it grows on the edge of moist, warm forests. It loves rich soil, lots of moisture and full sun to partial shade.
We enjoy growing this dramatic, heat-tolerant plant in containers where its showy flowers can be enjoyed close up. Moist woodland gardens are another good setting. One last tip: The branches of Salvia oxyphora tend to be somewhat brittle. Pinching it back encourages good branching and protects it from breaking in strong winds.
Highly recommended.
(Venezuelan Red Sage) Purple stems and calyxes so dark that they almost look black contrast dramatically with the deep red-orange flowers of this South American beauty. This tall, spectacular sage has been in cultivation for decades but is still rare in gardens. We'd like to see that change.
The heavily textured leaves are large, growing about 4 inches long and 3 inches wide. They are hairy, which gives the foliage a silvery appearance. The flower spikes grow up to 2 feet tall.
This is a robust shrub that requires full sun to partial shade, average watering and rich, well-drained soil. Plant it in a prominent place so you can enjoy its long bloom throughout fall as well as the hummingbirds who use it regularly. At our farm its flowering synchronizes with the Dahlias. Garden uses include shrub borders, cut-flower gardens, background plantings and patio containers.
Rubescens refers to the reddish color of the flowers. This native of Venezuela was first described by Reinhard Gustav Paul Kunth in 1817.
Although we list this species for USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 9 to 11, we believe it may be hardy to Zone 8 winters if treated as an herbaceous perennial and well mulched.
Highly recommended.
(Furry Colombian Sage) The leaves of this rare shrub are a glossy mid-green on top and fuzzy with hairs underneath, which is why it's commonly called Furry Colombian Sage.
Although first collected in 1845, Salvia sphacelioides is just making its way into commercial horticulture in America and Europe. We are one of the few nurseries offering it.
The foliage is deeply textured similar to another blue-flowered South American species Salvia corrugata. However, the leaves of Salvia sphacelioides are smaller and more triangular. Also, its flower spikes are a bit airier due to fewer blossoms.
In areas with moderate winter weather, this tall sage forms an effective groundcover, especially in wildlife gardens. Hummingbirds enjoy its long-blooming, deep violet-blue flowers.
Native to Colombia, Salvia sphacelioides is listed on that country's endangered species list as being "vulnerable." So planting it in your garden helps to preserve the species.
Give this sage full sun to partial shade and average watering based on your local conditions. It isn't particular about the type of soil in which you plant it, but similar to all Salvias, it requires good drainage.
Hummingbirds love Salvia (sage) nectar and are attracted to it by the bright colors of tubular sage blossoms. In particular, these little whirlybirds can easily spot flowers in the red spectrum, which is prevalent among sages. Here are some hummingbird gardening tips.
If you live in suburbs or rural areas where deer plunder gardens, Salvias (sages) can be part of your plan for discouraging these hungry visitors. Here are some tips.
Xeric plants are excellent for water conservation. They grow well in dry gardens with little to no supplemental watering once established. In fact, overwatering can harm these plants, which are native to dry environments such as deserts and chaparral.
At Flowers by the Sea, we identify all xeric plants with a blue plant marker that warns against overwatering. Here are some tips for growing and understanding our xeric, or blue tag, plants:
1) In a humid region, you may find it difficult to grow plants native to semi-arid and arid environments. Yet xeric plants may succeed if you have a persistently dry area, such as under a roof overhang or in the shelter of a tree.
2) Xeric plants are excellent for locations far from garden hoses, such as along sidewalks -- areas often referred to as "hellstrips."
3) Shipping is hard on xeric plants, which suffer from confinement in small containers as well as boxes. You may see some mold, spots on leaves or withered foliage when they arrive. But xeric plants perk up with proper care while hardening off in partial shade before planting.
4) When amending soil before planting, remember that xeric plants not only need excellent drainage but also flower better in low fertility soil. Fertilize sparingly and use a mix with more phosphorous than nitrogen to encourage flowering and discourage lax overgrowth of foliage.
5) Organic matter, such as compost, is an excellent soil amendment for xeric plants, because it keeps their roots healthy by improving aeration and drainage.
6) When your xeric plants are established, water infrequently to encourage deep root growth and to avoid fungal problems. However, it's a good idea to gently spray dust off foliage about once a week.


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Budapest, Hungary (PressExposure) August 18, 2008 -- The goal of the new product developed by the company OrthoGraph is the highest achievable support of floor-plan (graphical) surveying of facilities. Using this software the measurements are produced in electronic format right on the spot, while using all possible data-entry equipments and providing automatic control on the values. The system is able to manage large data amounts rapidly, to connect with databases, supports teamwork and - for making the data acquisition easier - can handle laser distance meters or barcode readers (e.g. for inventory purposes).
After specifying the structure of rooms each room (or logical zone) can have its own drawing. This drawing is uniquely created first by sketching in the particular room into the PDA, and after that measuring the distances in order to have the proper floor-plan entered. To keep the sketching process as easy as it is possible the system provides numerous tools like "ghost layer" function that allows the user to show and snap to already sketched or measured zones. Ghost layers are displayed in gray to help the user distinguish them from the room that are about to be drawn. In many cases it may be enough to have the particular rooms sketched and partly measured (that is supported by the "fast measure" function), but in some cases it is required to have them exactly surveyed. Using the automatic measurement functionality the OrthoGraph Survey software warn for each missing measurement one by one, and controls to do all necessary measurements on-site.
For entering distances on-screen or external keyboard can be used, but the best and fastest way is to use a laser distance meter. The model Leica Disto A6 is such a measurement device, which is supported by default, and using the bluetooth connection it transfers the measured distances with one single click. In case of automatic measurement there is an additional feature of this device which means besides the measured distances the Leica device can step back and forth between the measurement steps, so that it controls the whole measurement and the PDA can be used only as a display.
Besides the graphical DWG export format numerous other formats are supported, such as .xls, pdf, .txt, .xml. Using these formats most of the required listings and further processing tasks can be done easily. The integration to other existing systems is also very easy either using these standard file formats or by creating a custom native interface add-on. Such a connection is already available to some CAFM systems like ArchiFM as an example.


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HEFLIN, Ala. (WIAT) — The Heflin community is rallying behind a family trying to make a special Christmas for one child.
10-year-old Laura Nolen wants a bike for Christmas, but it's a special bike to help her ride with ease. Laura's been blind since birth. She was born at 24 weeks old, weighing one pound. Her parents call her their miracle baby because they lost two babies before Laura. Since Laura was so premature, combined with the lack of oxygen throughout her development, her retinas detached and she's been blind since birth.
She doesn't let it hold her back. Laura loves to ride horses and ride her tricycle. She's going to grow out of it soon though, so her parents want to get her a special kind of bike to ride called a Buddy Bike.
A friend of the family reached out to CBS 42 to get the word out. Click here to access the GoFundMe page for Laura.


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Remember how wondrous it was reading your e-mail messages on your brand new 2G phone? Probably not, but those were the times when if you'd been asked what mobile browser are you using, then you'd probably consider the person asking the question as being either: a) An inter-stellar humanoid from the constellation of Cassiopeia; or b) A loony.
As it turned out though it could have been either thing but that doesn't change the fact that in this day and age we are carrying smart phones and tablets that can easily rival the desktop PC's of yesterday. Precisely for these indispensable gadgets we have myriads of apps (comfy abbreviation, thanks Steve Jobs), out of which there are a lot that help us navigate the web… and read our e-mail messages.
The Opera Mini web browser is such an app. Developed in Norway, it has the classic Viking feel of simplicity and roughness.
The main control bar has the classic navigation arrows and refresh/stop buttons, along with a tab selector and the search bar with Google as the default search engine. The main screen is comprised of Speed Dial tiles (the hallmark for Opera actually). Unlike with other browsers, the tiles here can handle a higher degree of manipulation. You can designate what they will display from the get-go, without having to wait for the browser history to fill them up automatically. Pretty neat.
Most of Opera Mini's functions can be easily accessed from a top left "O" button that is visually reminiscent of Windows XP. From there you have access to Bookmarks, History and Settings, along with some other useful tools such as the Share button. This button becomes active whenever you are logged into Twitter or Facebook. Too bad it requires you to log in again to actually share something. Safe, I admit, but a bit cumbersome isn't it?
On a light note, Opera Mini has a delightful way of showing the past. That's because facebook.com looks exactly like when Mark Zuckerberg wrote the first draft. Unfortunately, Facebook is not the only one. Most sites seem somewhat truncated while few others scream incompatibility.
That being said, Opera Mini is a somewhat incompatible mobile browser that also happens to be surprisingly fast. The appealing factor is that this little beast can load pages way faster than its tablet friends and it definitely favours speed versus bling-bling. If a few seconds matter to you then this is a strong point.
Opera Mini offers an interesting trade off. It doesn't take up much memory while running and delivers web pages in a timely manner. I would probably just use it if I frequently access pages with lots of text and don't want to be bogged down by the rest of the content.
-It's fast!
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-Doesn't use up a lot of memory
-Not compatible with some mobile sites
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Not the prettiest animal but if you're on the run and don't care about web pages looking neat, choose Opera Mini.
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The Midwest Bonsai Society is hosting a Pot Luck Holiday Party
The annual Midwest Bonsai Society Holiday Party is Wednesday, December 7th, 2016. The setup is at 5:00 pm, dinner at 6:00 pm.
Where: Takiff Center, Aiken Activity Room, 999 Green Bay Road, Glencoe, IL 60022.
Use the driveway on the furthest north side of the building to come around the back for parking and the main entrance.
When: Wednesday December 7th, 2016, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Bring a pot luck dish and any item you would like to donate for the evening's free raffle. The Society is providing drinks. Last year's party was a great deal of fun with fine food, wine and drinks. This is a great opportunity to renew friendships and meet new Bonsai members.


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A fan participating in a basketball tournament's halftime shot contest might have made a layup, free-throw and the difficult half-court shot, but it's what he missed that kept a $50,000 prize from him.
Alex Permann at the Missouri Valley Conference tournament final Sunday was told he had to make four shots — a lay-up, free throw, three-pointer and half-court — within 24 seconds. In the excitement of the contest though, the 24-year-old forgot to stop for a three-pointer and went straight for the half-court shot after sinking his first two. He even jumps excitedly in the air after the swish, not yet noticing his error even though fans had shouted "three" at him.
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After being told he had forgotten one of his target shots, Permann quickly went back to the 3-point line, missed a couple attempts and was then out of time.
USA Today reported Permann, who is an optometry student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and plays intramural basketball, saying "I guess I don't listen too good."
"Either way, it's been awesome. I just can't believe I made it," Permann told USA Today.
Even though he didn't win the $50,000 prize, Permann was awarded tickets to the MVC tournament for life. The tournament has held the contest since 2004 but no one has come as close to Permann yet. USA Today added that he was also awarded a three-night hotel stay for the tournament next year.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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