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It's easy for service revenue to get lost or tangled up as your sales team scales. Although it's a critical piece of your revenue it's often rolled up into other metrics to save time, especially in the case of sales forecasting. However, the ability to accurately forecast service revenue individually from standard subscription MRR grants a great reward of stellar forecast accuracy and advanced pipeline comprehension.
Your first step is to ensure it's clearly separated in your CRM. As with anything else, setting up your data correctly is always the foundation of analytics. Some CRMs give you the ability to organize attached revenue directly within the platform to some extent. Others may require you to set up multiple custom fields to categorize it. In both cases, it's important to align on including or excluding it within your total amounts. This is up to your discretion, it only changes whether you will be rolling it up later on for your grand total forecast.
Distinguishing it within your process is the next step. Define how you want to categorize it for individual calculation and forecasting. The more you break it down the more accurate you have the ability to become, however it also becomes harder to manage as you increase the number of categories. Finding the balance between the two might take some experimenting but it's worth experimenting with.
One way to break them down is by the individual product such as:
Another technique is to distinguish based on aggregating your service revenue into macro categories and then summing them up when totals are needed.
Example of this would be:
Whichever way you go, it's important to note one more time that consistent compliance is critical here. Unless you have a super-star team that updates your CRM religiously (hopefully you do!), it's recommended that you explore additional resources that specialize in automatic data capture or analysis that will minimize the effort to divvy this up from your rep's already busy hands.
Now that we have it defined, you'll need to figure out exactly how much service revenue you are generating. One easy way to do this is to calculate your attach rate and then use this to drive your average service revenue amount on a per deal basis.
Service attach rate = (Total Service Bookings / Total Subscriptions)
Example: ($40,000 Total Service Bookings / $160,000 Total Subscriptions) = .25 Service Attach Rate
We can use this to find the average per deal service booking by dividing both sides by the number of deals in the time segment used.
Example: ($160,000 Total Subscriptions / 16 deals) x 0.25 Service Attach Rate = $4,000 Avg Service Amount
Finally, we've reached the forecasting step. Depending on where you are at in your quarter, you'll either utilize all of the deals in your pipeline or determine which deal stages you want to include based on how much time is left.
Sum of each stage where avg deal stage sales cycle <= Time left in Quarter:
((# of open opportunities in deal stage x Avg Service Amount) x confidence level of the deal stage)
Example: Time left in the quarter is 45 days. Avg sales cycle time is 60 days. Therefore, deals in stages 1-2 are not expected to close before quarter end. Stages 3-6 are expected to close at their standard confidence levels.
Projected service revenue in each stage:
Stage 3: (20 deals x $4,000) x 0.5 = $40,000
Stage 4: (15 deals x $4,000) x 0.6 = $36,000
Stage 5: (10 deals x $4,000) x 0.7 = $28,000
Stage 6: (5 deals x $4,000) x 0.9 = $18,000
Sum of stages 3-6: $122,000 = Total Incoming Projected Service Revenue
Total Incoming Projected Service Revenue + Total Quarter Service Revenue So Far = This Quarter's Total Projected Service Revenue
Alternatively, there are some tools out there that can forecast service revenue for you so long as you have it defined in your CRM as discussed in the earlier steps. It's a good idea to explore the automated sales forecasting route.
Now that you have a solid understanding of how your service revenue fits into your forecast, you can utilize it to increase the effectiveness of your planning and use the insight to gain a deeper understanding of your relationship with your customers. Companies that can translate this knowledge will not only increase the transparency of their sales process but also gain a better understanding of how to create the most value for their customers and accelerate their revenue growth.
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It happens sometimes that people fall in love with soil – this skin of the earth that carries the composted history of all life that came before it – that likewise carries the potential for all future life – a womb for seeds that can absorb the heat of the sun and the moisture of clouds.
Some years ago Anne and I watched Paul Gauche share his vision of soil – of keeping dirt covered and growing in a layer of leaves or wood chips- mimicking the floor of a forest where nature takes care of everything needed for abundant life. We've been pitchforking and tractor bucketing wood chips ever since – it makes so much sense to us. Highly recommended to watch the video www.backtoedenfilm.com. You may soon find yourself collecting woodchips for your own garden.
If you cover your garden with 6 or 8 inches of woodchips you'll get the obvious benefits of fewer weeds and needing to water far less. More importantly, you'll be massively enhancing the life force of your soil. Instead of adding chemicals to make your plants grow, you'll be mimicking the conditions nature uses.
These chips of wood, twigs, and leaves you add to your garden will soon be home to a billion composting bacteria in every teaspoon of soil. As the layer begins to decompose, the bacteria release the nitrates that plants count on for their growth. Manures can enhance this process; it's a main reason we keep chickens at our farm.
These nitrates that come from bacteria make up one side of the nature's fertility cycle. Fungi make up the second side of the cycle. Like plants, fungi love the nitrates from the bacteria. As these fungi consume nitrates, they create amino acids and proteins as they grow. Fungi live for a couple of months and when they die they complete the fertility cycle by becoming food for the bacteria.
In the conventional farming that developed in the 20th Century, we forgot the fertility cycle and came to depend on pouring chemical fertilizers straight into the soil. Gardening with a rich deep layer of wood chips returns us to the cycle of nature. As the bacteria create nitrates, our garden plants live from this natural bounty of the fertility cycle.
A soil like this can produce tremendous bounty. You can love the harvest of the soil, but you can learn to love the soil too. You can start looking forward to feeding the soil when you have access to wood chips or the leaves of fall. You get happy as you watch the chip layer depth increase. You stop tilling the soil because the life of the soil, the bacteria and the mycorrhizal fungi, are so intricately interconnected.
We added chickens to our farm for many reasons other than just eggs and meat. We get bug control, weed eaters, and manure manufacture – we get partners for building our living soil. When we collect food scraps from restaurants and supermarkets, we bring food for our chickens directly – and indirectly we feed our soil. The food that the chickens eat will become manure. The food that the chickens don't eat will become food for the compost cycle.
When you fall in love with soil you tend it with delight. You see in the soil the stored energy of the sun's shining on earth, of life coming into existence, then passing to death, decomposition and then regeneration for the next coming of life. The majority of what we eat we grow here at Many Spokes farm, from the bounty of a soil we have come to love. The eggs that come from our hens – they are connected to this living soil – this is where their deep color and rich taste come from – healthy soil, healthy food, healthy chickens, healthy eggs.

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Reacting to the proliferation of digital collage art that has engulfed social media, Canadian artist, Maxwell N. Burnstein's works evoke the tactile and genuine quality of handmade art being lost in this contemporary age.
In the weeks following his graduation from Ryerson University's School of Fashion in Toronto, Canada's premier fashion Institute, Burnstein began a self-imposed 30 day art challenge, during which he tasked himself with creating an original work of art daily and using Instagram as a way to exhibit it to the world. Within 18 months, Burnstein's handmade multi-dimensional collages had prompted international artist residencies and collaborations with leading fashion publications including Elle Magazines, Harper's Bazaar and digital advertisements with Perry Ellis.
As a student Maxwell Burnstein noticed the prevalence of art in the fashion industry and the potential to bridge two worlds into one visual narrative. Burnstein, who traces his love for photomontage back to early childhood, found a deeper appreciation for the art during his years at university, where he was able to create a strong eye for design and see the adoption of collage in fashion.
While most of today's mixed media collages are created digitally, Burnstein creates his with an x-acto knife, a glue stick and paper. "I have an idea of how the images will fit or work together. I'll pair the images up, normally two to three, print on hard stock and start taking apart the image till it can weave together. Each final piece is a series of layers that are woven and placed together. Normally i print the work, sit and create until I am done working." This process can take at least five hours depending on the complexity of the collage.
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Chemiresistive DNA hybridization sensor with electrospun nanofibers: A method to minimize inter-device variability
Tripathy, Suryasnata and Bhandari, Vasundhra and Sharma, Paresh and Vanjari, Siva Rama Krishna and Singh, Shiv Govind (2019) Chemiresistive DNA hybridization sensor with electrospun nanofibers: A method to minimize inter-device variability. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 133. pp. 24-31. ISSN 0956-5663Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)
Chemiresistive platforms are best suited for developing DNA hybridization detection systems, owing to their ease of fabrication, simple detection methodology and amenability towards electronics. In this work, we report development of a generic, robust, electrospun nanofiber based interdigitated chemiresistive platform for DNA hybridization detection. The platform comprises of interdigitated metal electrodes decorated with electrospun nanofibers on the top. Two approaches viz., drop casting of graphene doped Mn2O3 nanofibers (GMnO) and direct electrospinning of polyaniline/polyethylene oxide (PANi/PEO) composite nanofibers, have been utilized to decorate these electrodes. In both approaches, inter-device variability, a key challenge for converting this proof-of-concept into a tangible prototype/product, has been addressed using a shadow masking technique. Consequently, the relative standard deviation for multiple PANi/PEO nanofiber based chemiresistors has been brought down from 17.82% (without shadow masking) to 4.41% (with shadow masking). The nanofibers are further modified with single-stranded probe DNAs, to capture a desired hybridization event. To establish the generic nature of the platform, detection of multiple target DNAs has been successfully demonstrated. These targets include dengue virus specific consensus primer (DENVCP) and four DNAs corresponding to Staphylococcus aureus specific genes, namely nuc, mecA, vanA and protein A. The chemiresistive detection of DENVCP has been performed in the concentration range of 10 fM – 1 µM, whereas the detection of the other targets has been carried out in the range of 1 pM – 1 µM. Using a 3σ method, we have estimated the limit of detection for the chemiresistive detection of DENVCP to be 1.9 fM.
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On Tuesday 11th April, we heard from Professor Charles Spence and MassiveMusic's Roscoe Williamson about how sound can help amplify brand identities and consumer experiences.
We often think of brand identities as primarily visual, encompassing logos, typography, colour, graphics, imagery and icons. These might work together with textual elements such as tone of voice. But what role does sound play in designing effective brand identities and experiences?
In Member PROPERCORN's canal-side offices, we explored how brands can communicate with people via sound and other senses.
First to speak was IG Nobel Prize-winning experimental psychologist, Professor Charles Spence. Head of the Crossmodal Research Unit at the University of Oxford, his work brings together marketers, designers, psychologists, chefs and musicians to examine how our senses conspire and combine in unexpected ways. Charles advises companies including Toyota, ICI and PepsiCo on multi-sensory branding and design. And has for 13 years collaborated with Heston Blumenthal, helping cook up The Fat Duck's culinary inventions.
He helped us understand the surprising impact sound can make on the way we experience flavour, and signed copies of his latest book, Gastrophysics.
Joining Charles was Roscoe Williamson, Head of Branding at creative music agency, MassiveMusic.
MassiveMusic's expertise spans music composition and production, activations, sound design and voice casting. Which might mean creating the right track for an ad, or helping a global brand develop a music strategy and applying it across its identity and communications.
Focussing on sonic branding, Roscoe discussed the important part sound plays in building commercial brands. He talked through what he's learnt from recent projects for companies including Premier League, Vodafone, UBS and Phillips, to explain how sound and music can be used by brands to move audiences.
Here's what we learnt.
Sonic seasoning
Listening to sounds can change the way people experience food, explained Charles. How crunchy or soft a crisp sounds as you bite it impacts your perception of how fresh or stale it is. By changing the sound of the crunch, these crisps could seem up to 15% fresher, his research found. He shared many surprising examples, showing that light, sound, shape and smell can change the creaminess of a chocolate, or the tones we taste in a whiskey.
"Sound is the forgotten flavour" is the oft-repeated refrain of Charles' longtime collaborator Heston Bulmenthal. And the pair has worked together to create dining experiences that incorporate sound to enhance flavour. One of The Fat Duck's signature dishes is entitled Sound of the Sea, and sees diners listen to seagulls and splashing waves through an iPod, as they tuck into a plate of seafood, kelp and seaweed. "Technology at the table is seasoning the food."
This effect also spills into other senses, Charles explained, describing a project with Unilever that explored whether the sound of freshly-laundered clothes could make them feel softer.
"Eating isn't only what's on the plate," he said, "it's the total experience."
Food technology
The combination of food and technology is a particularly interesting prospect for companies whose products are enjoyed by people at home: whether you're a restaurant who delivers through Deliveroo or, in the example Charles cited, Starbucks launching its VIA range of instant coffee back in 2011. Outside the coffee shop or the restaurant, the company has lost control of the environment and its ambience. In response, Starbucks created a playlist of music that was intended to bring out bitter or smoother tones in the drink. "You're delivering experiences, not just food," Charles said, and brands should find ways to leverage the digital technologies already ubiquitous in the home.
The science is only one side of the story, explained Charles. The impact of these sonic seasoning experiments was actually reduced when users were told that effects were a result of science. More appealing were stories suggesting the chef came up with the dish in a fit of inspiration upon listening to a certain song, or hearing a certain sound. Storytelling and marketing both contribute to the holistic eating or drinking experience.
Sounds familiar
Sound in advertising and brand communications has a history that begins with the church bell, argued Roscoe. He shared a 19th Century print ad for tobacco that was accompanied by sheet music, for people to play at home as they smoked, and played the first jingle, for US cereal brand Wheaties. These lay the groundwork for Coca-Cola's 1970s Hilltop ad, the Nokia tune, and even the smooth theme music that heralds George Clooney's entrance in Nespresso's TV ads.
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Most brands aren't even conscious of the fact that they're making sound, Roscoe said. But from call centres to apps, brands create sounds across many different touchpoints.
"Sonic branding should have the same consistency as visual branding," he argued, explaining how he and his team at MassiveMusic create assets, then produce guidelines about how a client should use them.
Making noise
To create a sonic brand with real consistency, Roscoe and his team try to find authentic sources of inspiration. In a recent project for Premier League, the team visited stadiums around the world and recorded ground sounds: cheering fans, the ref's whistle, or the sound of a ball hitting the back of the net. These sounds were used to create the assets that form the basis of Premier League's sonic brand.
Thanks to our speakers, our hosts PROPERCORN, and to David Townhill for the photos above.
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I've spent the last two weeks in Japan, dividing my time evenly between Tokyo and Okinawa and the surrounding islands. The contrasts between the two could not be greater. Everyone knows about Tokyo (girl's underwear vending machines etc. it's true!), so let me tell you about Okinawa.
Okinawa prefecture is a series of small islands in the south west of japan. The string of islands stretch all the way from the base of the mainland, reaching almost all the way to Taiwan. In fact, the main island (Okinawa) and it's capital (Naha city) are closer to Taipei than to mainland Japan.
One important fact about the island, is that Okinawan girls are generally regarded as the best looking in Japan.
Okinawa is generally everything that Tokyo is not, yet it still maintains a uniquely Japanese feel. Life is slow and relaxed, the heat and extreme humidity (it is in the topics) cause the Okinawans to live life slowly. Okinawans were also, by-far, the friendliest Japanese that I met. This was in stark contrast to the isolated, un-approachable anxiety that the kids in Tokyo seem to have, which is another post all together. I think it's this relaxed attitude (and the awesome diet of fresh fish, vegetables and rice) which contributes to Okinawa having one of the longest life expectancies on the planet. The streets of Okinawa feel more like the backstreets of a lazy Mexican village than suburban japan. Stray cats are everywhere.
I caught a ferry to some smaller surrounding islands, where i had a whole amazing tropical beaches to myself. Some of these smaller islands have populations of 15 people or less, and English is generally not spoken.
One added complexity of the Okinawa region is the added presence of about 40,000 American troops stationed at the Kadena airforce base in the northern part of Okinawa. Whilst it was rare to see the soldiers during the week (they're generally at their base, which itself is a mini-america, complete with wallmarts, donut kings, the works..) it was definitely a surreal experience to be chiling out on the beach and have fighter jets do formation run-pasts and training exercises in the sky above.


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I wanted to address a situation that happens a lot here at DJ Idea Sharing. That would be DJs who take on a event that they have NO experience with. Then, come up to the group 2 weeks or less before their performance to ask advice from other DJs on how to actually do the event. I'm sorry but I'm going to call this behavior for exactly what it is….. Irresponsible!
Whether you are a part time novice or a full time professional, if you accept compensation to perform services for a client you owe it to your client to provide the best possible services. If you have no experience with a particular event and still feel motivated to take on the challenge you owe it to your client to prepare and research so your performance can be up to acceptable standards.
A great way to ensure a smooth and well-executed performance is find a mentor, or even sub-contract a experienced professional to work with. You get a education and your client gets a quality event. Sure, you may not make much money for this time around but the knowledge will be worth it. Having a mentor is always in your best benefit and well worth your time investment getting to learn from a expert.
Next, do the research. Between on-line tutorials and books or video programs you certainly have a wealth of options available to educate yourself on performance and traditions. Take a Bar/Batmitzvah for example? There are customs you need to learn. Timing and structure for the event. Games and performance aspects and a general knowledge of the musical and MC approach needed to entertain the guests in attendance. If you are a bar/club DJ and think you can just go fake it, you are sadly mistaken.
Coming to a on-line community like DJ Idea Sharing is a great idea to gather advice and tips from pros. Just not 2 weeks before the event! If you are waiting until a few weeks before to learn how to do it, you are TOO LATE!
One of the key components to success is practice, practice, practice! And that cannot be done to sufficient level in just a few weeks. If you accept a event that you lack experience in I would recommend not taking it unless there is a minimum of 6 months lead time. Utilize that time to do everything aforementioned. Get a mentor, read, research and practice!
Also, be honest with the client! If you have no experience or limited experience tell them! Let them know you will do all of the things needed to bring yourself up to the standards they will expect. If they decide not to hire you, then at least you won't misrepresent yourself and your reputation.
Finally, you owe it to any customer who pays you for services to give them your best effort! If you can't give that find another line of work. The mobile DJ entertainment industry is about helping people make memories, and we want those to be good memories. If you take on a party lacking experience and don't live up to expectation you do more than hurt your reputation. You hurt people and their memories. Sometimes, like with a wedding you can destroy a once-in-a-lifetime event! Is that worth a paycheck? How selfish if you can answer "yes, it is worth the deception for profit." Remember that as an entertainer you have a lot of power over people's memories.
So, please feel welcome to come to DJ Idea Sharing and ask questions. There will always be some members who mock you and provide no assistance. Ignore them! There will be plenty more who are willing to help you. Just not a few days before the event! Keep all these thoughts in mind and you will be on path to being the mentor and not the student.
"To Our Success!" – Mike Fernino (Founder of DJ Idea Sharing)


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Netscribes plays Santa to Cherubs from local NGOs as their Christmas CSR
January 04, 2017
We at NS had a chance to play Santa to smiling cherubs from Local NGOs who were guests of honor at our offices in all three centers. This is our annual endeavor each year to host these children to refresh our minds with their untarnished innocence.
January 04, 2017
- Mumbai, India We at NS had a chance to play Santa to smiling cherubs from Local NGOs who were guests of honor at our offices in all three centers. This is our annual endeavor each year to host these children to refresh our minds with their untarnished innocence.
This is the first time we had HIV positive children from Desire society (www.desiresociety.org) at our Mumbai center. Desire Society cares for children infected or affected with HIV/AIDS. It was indeed humbling to see the resilience and positive energy of these children who are battling with an uncertain future.
In Kolkata they came #Universal Smile (http://universalsmile.org/). They enlivened our office with their songs and tinkling laughter. Their infectious smiles, spontaneity and their enthusiasm were rejuvenating.
The cherubs came from Baalvadi at our Gurgaon center. The little ones brightened our office with their radiance and joy and simple acceptance of our tiny gestures.
We @ NS look forward to this day every year. As our Founder and President Mr Sourav Mukherjee says "CSR is not our obligation or responsibility, it is in the DNA of Netscribes." Thus such initiatives are promoted with a passion at Netscribes.
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When starting something new (like singing lessons!), your focus is usually fairly intense. Excitement about the possibilities of this new pursuit are in your thoughts, you feel happy to be exploring a new area of interest, and you are making the time to do the work necessary to get better and improve.
After some time, you find your focus changes. You don't learn things as quickly as you thought or hoped, you find yourself spending a little more time on other worthy tasks (resistance!) instead of continuing to improve in your new pursuit. Since this is a blog about singing, let's call this new pursuit 'singing lessons', although any new task, skill, activity etc. can be inserted here.
When singing, focus can be used in a number of different ways. In a broader sense, you focus on your overall direction – perhaps there is a goal of an audition, recital, or competition. You look at your goals for a longer period of time and ask 'Where do I want to be?' or 'What do I need to focus on to get there?'
However, you also need to focus within your vocal practice on specific techniques, sounds, listening, etc. This is where the daily practice comes in.
So how do you focus when practicing singing? When my attention is distracted from practicing singing by other worthy things like the internet, cleaning the kitchen, dusting, a good book, TV, etc., I find it really helpful to set a timer for my practice. I start with 30 minutes, then work up from there. When I set a timer, I know I have to focus for that specific amount of time, then I take a break. If you're just beginning your singing practice, start with 15 minutes, take a 10 minute break, then try another 15 minutes.
Another way to focus is to sing at the same time every day. Put those times in your calendar or schedule, and stick to them. That time is untouchable.
Sometimes singing practice is taking a look at a larger view – using a broader focus, if you will, and mapping out what you need to do to get there. This might include specific benchmarks such as, "I will have this piece memorized by September 30th." or "I need to decide what pieces I will sing for X by October 31.", etc.
In a previous post I discussed Listening vs. Hearing. Listening requires more focus than hearing. Listen intently to a new piece of music, perhaps even a genre you've never explored before required attention and focus. Listen closely to different aspects of the composition – high tones, low tones, bass line, percussion, rhythm, lyrics, harmonic changes, etc. – there many possibilities! Your focus will change depending on what you are listening for.
When you learn to sing, there are many different things you have to focus on separately, in order to improve your overall vocal quality. Tone, breath control, rhythm, hearing and leading your line within the structure of the overall piece, harmony, direction of the phrase or line, text, poetic message, etc. This is why we need a singing teacher or a coach. You need another set of ears that aren't focused on the production of all those qualities to help you find the best way there.
If you have been sitting on the fence about taking lessons, go and find yourself a teacher! Try out a few different teachers (finding the right teacher will be the subject of a future blog post). Starting is the easy part. Keeping your focus on a consistent basis will deliver results, progress, and the joy and satisfaction of focusing on a specific task!
Set your timer, focus on the task at hand, and have fun!
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High speed traffic racing game - amazing running on the highway. Who will be the best driver?
You control a vehicle with unbelievable horsepower wherewith you have to drive as far away as possible on a busy highway.
Control: move the steering wheel by your fingers, but you can control it by tilt of your mobile device. Throttle may give you bonus points (and get away from cops), brake is made by engine brake.
Your best result is uploaded to a leaderboard and your outstanding performance will be rewarded by achievements. On the race you can reward by Golds whereof you would buy better and better vehicles. If you have problem with getting of gold, the app could help you out.
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Are you constantly looking for your next adrenaline-packed experience? Seeking another dose of excitement from an adventure with suspense, fun, and danger rolled into one? What if your Christian life were just as thrilling? Jesus said that He came to give us abundant life. In Thrill Sequence, Rob Ketterling encourages readers to seek adventure in a full-on, reignited faith. He challenges others to discover the excitement in passionately pursuing a life of service and reckless faith. Thrill Sequence demonstrates that intentionally following Jesus is the ultimate thrill experience. Available in Spanish.


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Smiling is a very powerful medicine for your body. Smile is something which a person notices on another person. It brings out your inner self and how happy you are. One smile can make all the difference in this world says dentist in TX, 77075.
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Smiling boosts your mood when you feel sad. It reduces anxiety and can actually uplift your mood and increase positive vibes.
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Did you know that smiling more often, whether you're feeling happy or not, helps your body deal with stressful situations more effectively? A recent study shows that smiling can result in a lower heart rate during stressful tasks. Stress generally causes increases in heart rate and blood pressure. According to dentist in South Houston maintaining a smile when stressed out provides you with both psychological and physical health benefits.
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Patricia Neely Dorsey's Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia-A Life in Poems is "a true celebration of the south and things southern." The author states , "There are so manynegative connotations associated with Mississippi and the south in general. In my book, using childhood memories, personal thoughts and dreams, I attempt to give a positive glimpse into the southern way of life. I try to show that there is much is more to Mississippi and the south than all of the negatives usually portrayed .I invite readers to Meet Mississippi (and the south) Through Poetry ,Prose and The Written Word."
If you want a glimpse of Southern life,
Come close and walk with me;
I'll tell you all the simple things,
That you are sure to see.
You'll see mockingbirds and bumblebees,
Magnolia blossoms and dogwood trees,
Caterpillars on the step,
Wooden porches cleanly swept;
Watermelons on the vine,
Strong majestic Georgia pines;
Rocking chairs and front yard swings,
Junebugs flying on a string;
Turnip greens and hot cornbread,
Coleslaw and barbecue;
Fried okra, fried corn, fried green tomatoes,
Fried pies and pickles too.
There's ice cold tea that's syrupy sweet,
And cool, green grass beneath your feet;
Catfish nipping in the lake,
And fresh young boys on the make.
You'll see all these things
And much, much more,
In a way of life that I adore.
Copyright 2008 Patricia Neely-Dorsey
from Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia-A Life In Poems
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Patricia Neely-Dorsey is a 1982 graduate of Tupelo High School in Tupelo, Mississippi... located in the beautiful red clay "Hills" of Mississippi..and yes, the birthplace of Elvis Presley. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. After living for almost 20 years in Memphis, Tennessee, working in the mental health field she returned to her hometown in August 2008.
Reflections, Her first book of poetry was published in Febraury 2008 (GrantHouse Publishers)
Patricia currently live in Tupelo with her husband James,son Henry,and Miniature Schnauzer, Happy. She is a proud, active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,an avid reader and passionate writer.
Patricia says that she has always considered herself a "Goodwill Ambassador" for Mississippi and the south.
She feels that we can bridge many gaps of misunderstanding across regional, racial, cutural, generational and economic lines by simply telling our stories.
Reflections has been called, among other things, a poetic autobiography and a love letter to the south. The author agrees with both.


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There is Lace in my Haze
This is my latest creation. It is a lace scarf in the Estonian Style, well that is what I think. It is inspired by the readings of Lace from Estonia by Nancy Bush. It is simple and very fast. There may be more to come in the near future as I get to practice some more. The yarn was variegated in a camo colorway, but I did not like the yarn color that much. It has been overdyed with Brown and I really like the way it looks. The yarn is Oak by Fibranatura and it is a blend of 60 wool,20 silk and 20 linen. I do like the yarn, I hate the color it had, lol. It is blocking , I used this fiber to test the pattern, but the real fiber will be Malabrigo Arroyo. I can't wait until it is made in Arroyo. Malabrigo yarns was kind enough to gift me three skeins of yarn. I am hoping to create a scarf, a Crochet hat and maybe a Crochet Shawl. This guy is actually drying at the moment and once I am done with the Malabrigo version, I will post a clear picture. This is the before and after of the yarn.
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Annapurna Lodge Trek
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View the panorama of very high Himalayan peaks of the Annapurna range without going to very high elevations. Trek ridgetops and hillsides through friendly Buddhist and Hindu villages. October trekkers may catch the great fall eagle migration, while March trekkers will experience rhododendrons in spectacular full bloom. Combine visits to attractive Gurung villages with stunning views of some of the most beautiful peaks in the Himalayas. This trek can be taken at any time of year, and the itinerary can be modified for your particular interests or preferred length of travel. You will spend your nights in small lodges specifically designed to host Western travelers who desire the amenities of modern plumbing, electricity, and private quarters, but who also wish to gain an insider's view of Nepalese culture and village life. Your days are spent hiking mountain trails which afford ever-changing views and perspectives on the land, its people, and Nepalese life. This is a great trip for birders, photographers, and anyone who appreciates the profound rewards of getting away from roads, cities, and the concentrations of mass tourism sites.
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- Spectacular Scenery
- Physical Activity
- Village Culture
Journeys is so good on Himalayan trips that I feel no need to look elsewhere. All so well planned ... wonderful guides and staff, every time.
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met at the airport by your Journeys guide and transferred to your centrally-located hotel. On the ride from the airport to your hotel, you will dodge water buffalo, bicycles, and cattle. Golden-roofed temples glisten in the distance, and neatly-terraced rice fields sculpt the hillsides. The rules and conventions of Western life have been exchanged for the customs of ancient Asia. You will have an orientation to Nepal by our staff.
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Day 2 Kathmandu Sightseeing
Your city guide will take you to Swayambhunath, where Tibetan chants, Hindu religious rituals, and processions of pilgrims establish a rich spiritual setting for your visit. Afterward, our staff will assist you with buying or renting the gear you may need for this trip such as coats or sleeping bags.
International Guesthouse or similar
Day 3 Kathmandu / Pokhara
In the morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Pokhara, where you meet your guide and transfer to your hotel, a beautiful resort complete with a swimming pool. From here you will have views of the Annapurna range, including the sacred mountain Machhapuchhare, or "Fishtail".
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Day 4 Pokhara / Dhampus (3 hrs hiking)
Today you will be driven to Phedi to begin your hike up to Dhampus, from where you will have your first views of rural Nepal life. You climb the ridge above the Yangri Khola Valley, which takes about two hours. Your lodge has eight double rooms with hot running water, 24 hours a day, in an attached bath with flush toilet. The dining hall has a wide view of the Annapurna range and the hotel's beautiful gardens. This is the only hotel in Dhampus with views of Mt. Dhaulagiri.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 Dhampus / Ghandruk (7 hrs hiking)
Today you hike over a small pass and then descend to the Gurung village of Landrung, set above the Modi Khola River. After crossing the river, a set of stone steps leads you into the maze of alleyways and terraces of one of the most beautiful communities in this area. From here, you have excellent views of Annapurna South and Machapuchare. Your lodge sits within its own garden and apple orchard on the higher terraces of the village. From the garden, some of the highest peaks in the world can be seen in all their snow-capped glory. The lodge is centered on a 150-year-old traditional Gurung village house, which now serves as the dining room and main reception area. New bedrooms with a covered verandah, solar-heated showers and western-style toilet facilities have recently been added for your comfort.
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Local guesthouse
Day 6 Explore Ghandruk
You have a free day to explore this mountain village, which is not only a major recruitment center for the famous Gurkha soldiers but also the hub of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project, which promotes many varied ecological projects. The women of Ghandruk maintain a local industry of weaving traditional Nepalese rugs. You will enjoy walking through the network of alleyways through town.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Local guesthouse
Day 7 Ghandruk / Birethanti (5 hrs hiking)
After breakfast, return to Birethanti via a spectacular ridge and forest route, stopping to explore the rarely-visited village of Moharia. After lunch at the lodge, you may either take a short walk with your guide to photograph the flora and fauna of the valley or simply relax by the river or in the landscaped gardens from which there are direct views of magnificent 23,000′ Machapuchare. Your lodging has twin bedrooms, solar-heated showers, and proper toilet facilities. There is also a central reception and dining area with fireplace, comfortable chairs, books, and magazines.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Local guesthouse
Day 8 Birethanti / Pokhara
In the morning, you make the 1.5-hour drive back to Pokhara, where the rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the views, hike to some nearby villages, or take a boat ride on the lake. Some activities available are:
- A boat ride on enchanting Phewa Lake, the second-largest lake in Nepal, is a great way to take in the surrounding beauty.
- The Barahi Temple, the most important religious monument in Pokhara, can be found almost in the middle of Phewa Lake. This two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the boar manifestation of Ajima, the female deity representing Shakti. Devotees can be seen here, especially on Saturdays, carrying animals and fowl across the lake to be sacrificed.
- The World Peace Pagoda, a massive Buddhist stupa, is situated on top of a hill on the southern shores of Phewa Lake. From here, there are spectacular views of the Annapurna range and Pokhara. You get here by crossing the lake and hiking up the hill.
- The Seti Gandaki River runs right through Pokhara town and is completely underground in some places. Though not very wide at certain points, it may surprise one to learn that its depths reach over 65 feet! The Mahendra Pul, a small bridge near the old Mission Hospital, provides a great view of deep gorges made by the river's powerful flow.
- Patale Chhango, or Hell's Fall, as known to the locals (also known as Devin's or David's Fall), is an incredible waterfall about 1.5 miles outside of Pokhara.
- Gupteswar Gupha is a sacred cave located across from Devin's Fall. The cave itself is almost two miles long and contains both large, hall-sized rooms and tiny passages. A phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered, holding a special value for Hindus.
- Mahendra Gupha (locally known as Chamero Odhaar), or "House of Bats", is a large limestone cave said to have been discovered around 1950 by a couple of shepherd boys. It is a two-hour walk through the cave, and it is best to bring your own flashlight in order to get a good look at the stalactites and stalagmites.
- The Bindbyabasini Temple, dedicated to the goddess Bhagwati, is a center of religious activity in the Old Bazaar. This festive scene, especially on Saturdays, brings worshippers from all around to perform sacrifices.
- The Pokhara Museum displays the lifestyle and history of ethnic groups of Western Nepal such as the Gurung, Thakali, and Tharu.
- The Annapurna Museum, also known as the Natural History Museum, is managed by the Annapurna Conservation Area Project and contains an excellent collection of wildlife, insects, and birds, as well as a variety of precious and semi-precious stones and volcanic rocks.
Four Seasons Lodge or similar
Day 9 Pokhara / Kathmandu
After breakfast, a flight takes you back to Kathmandu, where the rest of the day is yours free to do some last-minute shopping and exploring. Journeys staff will be on hand to assist with further explorations and sightseeing (not included in land cost).
International guesthouse or similar
Day 10 Kathmandu / Onward
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight or extend to Chitwan National Park.Breakfast
Dates & Price
Custom & private on your dates. Contact an Adventure Specialist to create your dream trip! Schedule a call or tell us more about your dream trip!
Best Time of Year to Visit
View the panorama of very high Himalayan peaks of the Annapurna range without going to very high elevations. Trek ridgetops and hillsides through friendly Buddhist and Hindu villages. October trekkers may catch the great fall eagle migration, while March trekkers will experience rhododendrons in spectacular full bloom. Combine visits to attractive Gurung villages with stunning views of some of the most beautiful peaks in the Himalayas. This trek can be taken at any time of year, and the itinerary can be modified for your particular interests or preferred length of travel. You will spend your nights in small lodges specifically designed to host Western travelers who desire the amenities of modern plumbing, electricity, and private quarters, but who also wish to gain an insider's view of Nepalese culture and village life. Your days are spent hiking mountain trails which afford ever-changing views and perspectives on the land, its people, and Nepalese life. This is a great trip for birders, photographers, and anyone who appreciates the profound rewards of getting away from roads, cities, and the concentrations of mass tourism sites.
Rates Per Person
Need to Know
Rates Per Person -
Land Cost
Single Supplement
+ $450
Rates Per Person -
Includes local Nepal flights
Need to Know
(Numbers in parentheses indicate the estimated walking time between camps.)
Pricing and Payment
Reservations are accepted and confirmed after we receive a non-refundable booking deposit and a Traveler Profile Form signed by each adult on the trip as well as by the guardian for each child on the trip, and if space is available. For most group departures, the booking deposit is $500 per person per trip, though for some trips it may be more, as noted in the trip description.
The minimum booking deposit requirement for custom trips is $800 per person, and this deposit is non-refundable. A trip-planning fee of $250 per itinerary is also charged to cover costs of preparing itinerary proposals for custom trips. This fee is credited to the cost of the trip, but is nonrefundable if you do not take the trip. Custom travel during holiday seasons may require a deposit prior to trip confirmation.
An invoice for the total estimated cost of your itinerary will be sent with your reservation confirmation. For both group departures and custom trips, a second deposit of $1,000 per person is due 120 days prior to departure or at the time of booking for reservations made fewer than 120 days before departure. The balance as shown on your invoice is due 60 days prior to departure regardless of whether extensions or other arrangements are pending. Although we do our best to avoid increasing prices after we receive your deposit, in some cases it may be necessary to adjust pricing even after we receive payment to allow for changes in group size, rooming status, currency exchange rate fluctuations, fuel surcharges and other circumstances attendant to international travel. Late payments may jeopardize confirmation of your itinerary and in some cases may result in additional fees. If we have not received final payment 30 days prior to departure your reservation may be canceled and subject to our Cancellation & Refund Policy stated below.
We accept payments by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or check drawn on a U.S. bank account. Payment for airfare is required at the time of ticketing. Discounts that may be available for some trips are not available toward bookings made through travel agencies.
Late Signups
Early reservations are encouraged! Some trips and flights fill several months before departure. We can confirm your space on a trip once we receive your deposit and signed Reservation Form. We try, but cannot guarantee, to accept late signups. In the event that we are able to accept reservations fewer than 60 days before a trip departure, additional fees of $500 or more may apply to cover administrative costs necessary to expedite your reservation confirmation and transmit your departure materials. For reservations made fewer than 60 days before departure, full payment will be due at the time of booking.
Itinerary Changes
We understand that circumstances arise that lead you to inquire about changes to your itinerary, and aim to satisfy your requests. Once activities and accommodations have been confirmed, there will be a $50 change fee, in addition to the difference in costs for the services booked. When changes are requested within one week of departure, the change fee is $100. For changes requested after a trip has begun, the change fee is $200.
Cancellations & Refunds
If you must cancel before departure, you may request a refund according to the following schedule. Some trips require additional non-refundable payments as noted in the trip description or in the trip itinerary.
|Days Prior to Departure
|Cancellation Penalty
|90 or more
|Non-refundable booking deposit and trip planning fee, if applicable
|30% of total land costs
|75% of total land costs
|100% of total land costs
Please note: cancellation of airfare, other transit, and lodging is subject to the policies of the individual carriers or providers and are not included in the schedule above. Additional cancellation fees are the responsibility of the traveler. We strongly recommend that all travelers purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for trip cancellation or interruption which may reimburse you for cancellation penalties and extra trip expenses should a circumstance covered by the policy force you to cancel or interrupt your trip.
Departure is defined as the date on which travelers will leave their home state, province or city, or the trip departure date as indicated on the trip itinerary, whichever comes first. Cancellation date will be considered the date that we receive written notification of your intent to cancel.
Payments due at the time of cancellation remain the responsibility of the client. No partial refunds are possible for unused hotel rooms, air or land travel, trekking days, or other sight-seeing arrangements included in the land cost.
In the event Journeys International cancels a trip, for any reason, all money for services described in the trip description, less airline ticket cancellation fees, will be refunded.
Air Fares
We can help you to secure air travel arrangements to correspond with land travel booked through Journeys International. We work with an airfare consolidator to assist in booking the flights that suit your needs. Journeys International may charge a ticketing fee for this service. For group departures, if you prefer to fly on dates other than those listed as trip dates, or if you arrive at your destination other than at the group arrival time, then you may incur an additional fee to cover the separate transfer, contingency, and coordination costs which frequently arise from arrival and departure on flights different from our regular bookings. We will let you know about these fees ahead of time, if they apply. If you must change your air routing after ticketing, there is a charge of $50 per change, in addition to change or cancellation charges levied by the airline.
If you decide to make your own flight arrangements, you must provide Journeys International with a complete copy of your itinerary showing departure and arrival flights and times. You should plan to arrange your own air travel if you are using mileage credit or originating outside North America, but please be in touch with our office before you finalize ticketing so that we can help you to coordinate the correct arrival and departure dates and times.
Transfers Between Trips
You may transfer between some trips upon written request. More than 90 days before departure, the deposit transfer fee is $100 per person plus any cancellation fees charged by hotels or ground service providers. Less than 90 days before departure, full cancellation penalties from the original trip apply. In the event that Journeys International cancels a trip, you may transfer the full amount of your land payments to another trip without penalty.
Expenses Covered
Normally, our stated land costs include the cost of all guides, leaders, permits obtained after arrival, lodging accommodations, food and entry fees as specified, and all surface transportation associated with the planned itinerary. We do our best to avoid increasing prices after receipt of your deposit, but, rarely, factors beyond our control might require us to change our prices without prior notice, even after you have signed up.
Expenses Not Covered
Costs not included in the price may include: meals not indicated as included in itineraries; meals prior to arrival in starting cities; transfers, if not arriving or departing on the scheduled group flights; soft drinks, bottled water, and alcoholic beverages; medical expenses, costs of hospitalization, or evacuation from remote areas; laundry; airport departure taxes not included on your airline ticket; accommodations en route to starting cities; visas; airfares; gratuities; and insurance.
If a trip must be extended or an itinerary modified due to weather, road conditions, labor interruption, lack of transportation, political or civil disputes, medical emergency, or other causes beyond our control, then the traveler may incur additional costs that are not included in the trip price. We strongly recommend that all travelers obtain travel insurance to cover these risks.
Group-Sized Pricing & Group Minimums
Many trips are guaranteed to depart at prices published on our website with as few as two participants. However, in some cases it is necessary to adjust prices to reflect smaller group sizes. We do everything we can to make a trip operate as planned even with a single participant. Additional costs for small groups amounts vary from trip to trip. Final decision to cancel a trip due to insufficient signups is made 30 days prior to departure.
Environmental Stewardship
Journeys International believes that we have a responsibility to protect the earth for future generations of travelers. International tourism may be responsible for up to eight percent of annual worldwide emissions of greenhouse gasses. Journeys International advocates that adventure travelers who make environmentally-conscious choices when selecting their destinations and activities should also make the environmentally-conscious choice to offset the carbon footprint of their travel to compensate for their personal contributions to global climate change. Every Journeys International trip invoice includes an optional donation to the Earth Preservation Fund's carbon offset program to be used to purchase and permanently retire certified carbon credits to offset the carbon footprints of Journeys' travelers. The Earth Preservation Fund purchases carbon credits that have been certified under a reliable third-party standard. Travelers who choose to make this donation will receive a receipt for 501(c)3 tax deduction. There is no penalty for opting out of this donation.
Pre-Departure Services
We look forward to working with you! After we receive your deposit we will send you a pre-departure information packet containing things like medical and immunization information, visa and other permit forms, a recommendation for travel insurance, packing checklist, reading list, cross-cultural information, and an initial invoice for the balance due. If you would like, we can also book your extended land travel arrangements for before and after your trip. About 2-3 weeks before departure, we will send you a final departure packet including last minute reminders and local contact information for your destination. We send some of our materials by mail, so if you are leaving home before the scheduled trip departure date, please let us know how we can best reach you so that you will receive your materials prior to your departure.
Please call our office at any time if you have questions about your trip or for additional information.
Lodging Accommodations
Lodging accommodations are usually double occupancy in hotel rooms, tents, or other facilities as described or noted in trip itineraries. Please contact our office to discuss pricing and availability of alternative accommodations. We try to honor specific requests for lodging, but in some cases we may have to book and confirm equivalent standard accommodations. If you are traveling alone but would prefer a roommate, then let us know! We are often able to match solo travelers. If a roommate is not available or if you prefer single accommodation, then you must pay the Single Supplement, if one applies. On some trips, it is not possible to guarantee single accommodations.
Fitness to Travel
Good physical and mental health are essential for the enjoyment of Journeys International's trips. In many cases participants travel in rugged areas remote from modern medical facilities. Good physical conditioning is recommended as preparation for all trips, especially those involving trekking. Most trips require some walking. By paying the booking deposit and signing the Reservation Form, the traveler certifies that he/she is fit for rigorous travel and does not have any physical, mental, or other condition that would create a hazard for him/herself or other travelers. It is essential that any participant with a medical condition requiring regular treatment or which may be affected by vigorous activity, prolonged travel, high altitude, heat, cold, natural phenomena, or particular foods, notify Journeys International in writing prior to booking.
We assume no responsibility for medical care and we cannot guarantee meeting special dietary requirements or vegetarian needs. Participants may be required to furnish a physician's statement of good health. Journeys International's or the individual trip leader's or guide's judgment shall provide the ultimate determination of an individual's fitness to embark upon, or to continue, a trip. Journeys International reserves the right to refuse reservations or deny participation prior to departure of anyone whom it deems unsuitable for a trip. Once a trip has been confirmed, medical circumstances will not be considered as exceptions to our cancellation policy. All participants must be covered by a current major medical insurance policy for the duration of their trip. Proof of such coverage may be requested.
Duration 10 Days
The number of days, or duration, in a destination corresponds with the itinerary as published. This is the time period covered by the land cost.
Group Size 2 - 12
The stated range indicates minimum required for guaranteed departure and maximum accepted on the scheduled dates. Exceptions can often be made for private departures.
Comfort Level
Basic guesthouses to 3 * Western style hotels (hotel upgrades available in Kathmandu & Pokhara)
Activity Level
Hiking over rough terrain
Activity Level
Match the trip's intensity to your ability and motivation.
Easy walking, with opportunities for low-key physical activity.
Energetic exploration with optional day hikes, leisurely cycling, or light canoeing.
Day-long active excursions and options for demanding activity in varied environments.
Strenuous hiking or other intense activity that may be at high altitude or over rough terrain.
Multi-day trekking and other activities requiring endurance or strength. Steep trails. No technical expertise necessary.
Comfort Level
Choose accommodations and amenities that fit your personal style
Our most natural accommodations. Bath facilities often shared, sometimes rustic.
Comfortable and especially personal. Small to mid-sized lodges, typically with private bath.
Lodges and hotels with additional amenities, refined artistry, or extra-special settings.
Exclusive or luxury lodges, hotels, or safari camps with fine dining options.
The most indulgent accommodations arranged specially for private trips.
Single Supplement
The single supplement is applicable if a roommate is not available or if single accommodation is specifically requested. While single accommodation is not available on all trips, we will try and honor this request whenever possible.


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