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The Lovely UBC Botanical Garden in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Unique Place to Explore
The UBC Botanical Garden in Vancouver is a very interesting place for plant lovers. It's not a typical botanical garden consisting of neat flowerbeds and carefully manicured lawns. Instead, it contains multiple habitats, some of which are forested. It does contain flowers and a lawn, but it also has natural areas and specialized mini gardens. The UBC garden displays a wide variety of plants. It's an enjoyable and educational place to explore. It's also an important research area for botanists.
The garden is owned and run by the University of British Columbia but is open to the general public. A highlight of a visit to the garden for some people is the Greenheart TreeWalk. This construction allows people to travel along suspended walkways in the forest canopy. The journey gives a walker a new perspective on nature.
I enjoy walking, nature study, and photography, so I always love visiting public gardens. Unless otherwise noted, all of the photos in this article were taken by me.
UBC is the oldest university in British Columbia. The botanical garden was established in 1916. It's located on both sides of Marine Drive in the western part of the city of Vancouver. A tunnel under the road allows pedestrians to travel from one part of the garden to the other.
The David C. Lam Asian Garden
The UBC Botanical Garden contains multiple smaller gardens, each with their own unique features. The area next to the garden entrance is the David C. Lam Asian Garden. David Lam was a businessman, a philanthropist, and a Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. The Lieutenant Governor represents the queen in the province. Lam was widely respected. He died in 2010.
The garden named in Lam's honour contains an interesting mixture of local trees and Asian plants. On my first visit, I was quite surprised to see typical British Columbian trees beside the trail and then to notice plants with exotic leaves, stems, flowers, or fruits mixed in with them.
At the end of the Asian Garden is the Greenheart TreeWalk. The suspended walkway is 308 metres long and at its highest point is located 23 metres above the ground. It travels through the canopy of a coastal rainforest habitat. I describe the walk in more detail below.
Before (or after) reaching the tree walk, visitors can travel through the red Moon Gate and the adjoining tunnel to reach the section of the garden located on the other side of Marine Drive. This section is known as the North Garden and contains flowers, succulents, trees, and other interesting sights.
A moon gate is a circular opening in a wall that allows people to pass from one area to another. It has symbolic meaning in Chinese culture. Red is the colour of good luck. It's interesting to think about these points as one approaches and travels through the moon gate in the garden.
Flowers and Fruits in the GardenClick thumbnail to view full-size
The Greenheart TreeWalk
The tree walk was built by a company called Greenheart. No nails or bolts were used to attach the walkway to trees. Instead, a specialized cable tension system was used to hang the construction from the trees. Part of this system can be seen in the photo below. It seems to be very effective. I've never heard of a problem with the tree walk.
The walkway is constructed in segments with stable platforms in-between the segments. People need to move in single file along the walkway but can stand beside each other at the platforms. They can travel along the walk on their own or in a group during a guided tour.
The walkway tilts from side to side as a person moves along it. Some people may find this fun while others may not like the sensation of being unstable while being at a considerable height above the ground. I'm one of the latter group of people. I'm glad that I've walked through the tree canopy at least once, though. The view from the platforms was impressive and provided the opportunity for some great photos.
Over the past 100 years, the mission of UBC Botanical Garden has broadened to include education, research, conservation, community outreach, and public display of temperate plants from around the world.— UBC Botanical Garden website
The Great Lawn and the Carolinian Forest
Soon after leaving the tunnel between the two sections of the garden, a visitor will see the Great Lawn. The lawn and the nearby flowers and shrubs resemble a typical botanical garden. The flowers in the herbaceous border beside the lawn are colourful and attractive. The border is limited to one location, however, and doesn't travel around the lawn.
Next to the Great Lawn is an area known as the "Carolinian Forest". In Canada, this term refers to a distinctive and attractive group of deciduous trees that grow in eastern North America. The trees grow well in the botanical garden. The garden's goal is to create an arboretum containing groves of trees and herbaceous plants from the east coast of the continent.
Succulent and Cactus PhotosClick thumbnail to view full-size
The E.H. Lohbrunner Alpine Garden
The alpine garden and the nearby cactus and succulent display give visitors another chance to see plants that don't normally grow in Vancouver. The alpine garden consists of beds containing high altitude plants from different continents. The substrate, spacing, and—as much as possible—the microenvironments of the plants are carefully controlled to help them survive.
Near the alpine garden is a frame that contains a cactus display. The succulents are grown in special troughs next to the cactus frame. The troughs look natural but are actually made of an artificial mixture of materials. The troughs allows proper drainage during Vancouver's wet winters, allowing the succulents to survive.
The total collection of approximately 120,000 accessioned plants represents some 6,000 taxa and includes significant collections of Magnolia, Acer (maples), Sorbus (mountain ash), Styracaceae (storax family), Rhododendron and climbing plants.— UBC Botanical Garden website
Physic Garden PhotosClick thumbnail to view full-size
Harold and Frances Holt Physic Garden
"Physic garden" is an old name for a garden containing medicinal plants and used to educate physicians and apothecaries. The Harold and Frances Holt Physic Garden is enclosed by a hedge made of yew. Yew is poisonous and was traditionally planted in a physic garden. Its presence was a warning sign that other poisonous plants were located in the garden. Like pharmaceutical medicines, some natural medicines have the potential to harm instead of help if used incorrectly.
The physic garden consists of twelve concentric beds bordered by bricks and is most attractive during the spring, summer, and early fall. The bronze sundial is interesting at any time of year, however. It bears engraved depictions of items related to natural medicine. An interesting sign in the garden describes the doctrine of signatures. This doctrine claims that God has given medicinal plants a feature that indicates their benefit for an illness.
The "Doctrine of Signatures" is a belief that all plants have a divine mark of their curative power. For example, yellow plants, like the flowers of goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea, were presumed to yield a cure for jaundice.— UBC Botanical Garden Website
The Food and BC Rainforest Gardens
The Food Garden grows vegetables and fruits, including unusual or exotic types as well as more common varieties. Organic techniques are used to produce the food, which is given to those in need. A major goal of the garden is to educate the public about food production.
The BC Rainforest Garden contains typical coastal rainforest trees. It also contains a pond and boggy areas that can be traversed via stepping stones. The garden attracts birds, insects, and even frogs.
There are other interesting sights to see in the UBC Botanical Garden. These include the Garry Oak Meadow and Woodland Garden, the Arbour Garden, the Cattail Marsh, the Walk in the Woods Trail, and additional areas. Visiting everything in the UBC garden takes time but is very enjoyable, especially in summer. The garden has a number of facilities that can be rented as well as viewed, including an amphitheatre and the Garden Pavilion. These constructions are located near the lawn.
The garden's website provides a downloadable map so that people can plan their exploration in advance. A link to the website is provided in the "Resources" section below.
Plants in the Food GardenClick thumbnail to view full-size
The garden has a library that contains an extensive collection of reference works. It's a useful place for researchers. The public can explore the Reading Room section of the library but can't borrow items. The garden holds frequent workshops that may be of interest to local people.
Admission Cost
The garden is open every day throughout the year, with the exception of statutory holidays during the winter. In 2020, admission from April 1st to October 31st costs $10 for adults. Concession rates apply for people in various categories, such as those aged 65 or older. The adult admission price does a major jump to $23 if a person wants to travel along the tree walk. The tree walk is open from April 1st to October 31st and is closed during winter. Admission to the garden during the winter is by donation.
From November to March, there are fewer plants to see in the garden, although a visit can still be enjoyable. Evergreen plants are still present but there is less colour in the garden outside of the growing season. That being said, Vancouver generally has mild winters, which allows some plants to bloom. Some of the plants that are kept in frames are also able to flower in winter. The garden contains a special mini garden for the season—the Winter Garden—that contains both colour and fragrance in the colder months.
It would be a good idea to look at the garden's website before a visit. Many ticket packages are available. A person may need some time to choose the best one. In addition, admission costs and open hours may change.
How to Reach the Garden by Public Transit
In addition to driving to the botanical garden, a visitor has the option of taking a bus. The #49 bus stops at the corner of 16th Avenue and SW Marine Drive. From here, it's about a ten minute walk to the garden entrance.
It's also possible to walk to the garden from UBC, which is located nearby. The university campus is big, however. In addition, it's surrounded by an area known as the UBC Endowment Lands, resulting in a very large site. A walk to the botanical garden may take a considerable amount of time, depending on the starting point. The C20 shuttle bus may prove useful in this situation. It starts at the UBC bus loop and stops at Stadium Road very close to the garden entrance.
The organization that runs Vancouver's public transit system is known as TransLink. The TransLink website has information about bus routes and timetables in the Greater Vancouver region and includes data for the #49 and C20 buses.
Interesting DiscoveriesClick thumbnail to view full-size
Things for Visitors to Consider
A complete exploration of the UBC Botanical Garden takes hours. It might be a good idea to take a snack and water on the journey. It's important to dress for the weather and to bring rain or sun protection if necessary. Good walking shoes are also important. The garden contains three washrooms—one at the shop and garden centre located at the entrance to the garden, one in the Garden Pavilion, and one by the exit of the tree walk.
Some of the garden is accessible to wheelchairs, but not all of it. Some trails are paved while others are made of wood chip or gravel. In addition, some of the trails are irregularly graded.
There are special requirements for those planning to go on the tree walk. These requirements include no flip-flops, sandals, or high heels, the ability to keep both hands free in order to hold on to the guide ropes, and a backpack or other carrier for young children instead of a stroller.
The preparation for a trip to the garden is very worthwhile. An interesting mix of nature and cultivation awaits the visitor. The exploration will probably be both fun and educational.
- The UBC Botanical Garden website has information about current admission costs and open hours.
- The TransLink website is useful for someone who wants to travel to the garden by public transit. The site contains a trip planner to help people reach their destination.
© 2016 Linda Crampton
You're most welcome, Linda. Next time, I should share my mom's garden :)
Hi Linda, I might be a little bit behind but, I prefer taking time to come back to some of your past articles. Your article on UBC Botanical Garden was fascinating! In addition to that, I was delighted as there is a dedicated Asian Garden as well. The garden looks lovely :) Looking at the flowers reminds me of my mother's garden in my hometown.
Thank you for sharing this!
This is an incredibly well-illustrated article.
Thanks so much for the article. We went to the Butchart Gardens in Victoria, and now I'd like to take a trip and go see the two of them. I wonder if they have reciprocal admission. I'm a member of the Botanic Gardens in Denver & was pleased to learn that I could get my family in for free at a couple of gardens in San Francisco.
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Some years ago I stayed in the Youth Hostel in Vancouver and went on a guided walk which was a great overview of many of the interesting sites there; one of them was the Botanical Garden, so I was delighted to 'visit' it again in your interesting article. I also noted that one of your photos was of an Australian eucalyptus tree that was pointed out to us on the walk.
Thanks so much for this introductory visit to the UBC gardens. This is definitely on my to do list, and hope sooner than later. I was in upper Washington again about a month ago and almost made it across the border this time. Clearly, doing so is going to take more planning, but I hope to take my growing grands to this place thanks to your review. It would be an amazing opportunity with so much to learn about there. I would love to show them the plantings from the East Coast and let them connect with their roots, excuse the pun. :) I'm guessing it would be at least an overnight stay. Any recommendations for nice but economical lodgings and family restaurants/food stores? (Maybe you should build a guest house for your readers to rent!)
What a wonderful and interesting place to visit, the UBC Botanical Garden in Vancouver! Your photos are breathtaking, Linda. I really love the Asian garden.
I've been to botanical gardens before, but nothing like this one here. Thank you for taking us along with you. I'm terrified of heights, so not too sure about that tree walk!
This is such a beautiful hub.
Just a really cool place. I especially like the idea of walking in the tree canopy.
Great read!
Thanks for the tour of the UBC Botanical garden. I visualize the underground tunnel allowing one to see both sides of the garden. Your photos are helpful and the videos are a great addition.
I think I was there once with my parents on a vacation, but I'm pretty sure I was like ten or something, so I really don't remember. So thanks for taking me along this time. It really looks like a great place to visit.
Thank you for the tour through this beautiful garden. The walk through the tree tops must be exiting.
This looks like a wonderful outing. There is a Botanical Garden about 20 or so miles from me that I have been thinking of going to. I love these kinds of trips.
That black squirrel is beautiful. I've never seen one before. Thanks for sharing.
I enjoyed the tour through UBC Botanical Garden in Vancouver British Columbia. It must be great to see varied habitats in one place. The tree walk sounds fun but a little scary for me! Great photos, enjoyed reading.
My head would spin but it looks safe enough. I would try that tree walk, looks like great fun!
This would be a lovely place to visit -- from the gardens to trying to catch a glimpse of a black squirrel, as they don't make them like that where I live. I might have to scoot on my rear end across that scary bridge. Especially with balance issues traversing that thing could be nuts. I loved your photos, too.


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Huan joins Tinúviel but then make way to the place where he is to be found. Tinúviel meets the doorcat of Tevildo's castle, Umuiyan, and is brought to Tevildo. She says she has an important secret to tell and that it is best told indoors. They get to his halls and Beren is made aware of her presence. Tinúviel, Tevildo and two other cats leave to find Huan. Huan Fights the cats and Tevildo and one other flees up a tree. Huan threatens/ treats with Tevildo who lends them his golden collar and reveals the secret of cats, the words of magic given by Melko. Tinúviel used these to gain access to Tevildo's abode and the cats who lived there cowered before her. She ordered the freedom of the elves and men present, but aside from Beren there was only one other there, an old aged Gnome called Gimli. Beren was amazed by his rescue. Huan then let Tevildo return but Huan kept the collar. Melko banished all the cats later on.
Tinúviel and Beren went with Huan and they did not meet elf nor man for a long time where they lived in the forest. Tinúviel wants to return home, but to do so with Beren, they needed a Silmaril. By using the fell of the dead cat Oikeroi they disguised Beren and decided to leaave Huan and make for Angamandi. At the gates they came upon Karakras and by wearing the Robe of Sable Mist, Tinúviel made him sleep. In the halls of Melko Tinúviel reveals her identity and offers her dance to Melko. Intrigued Melko allows her to dance and one after one, the whole hall falls asleep (including Beren). Finally also Melko sleeps. Beren is woken up and they steal one of the Silmarils from the Iron Crown that dropped from Melko's head. When leaving the halls, they face the now woken Karkaras who bites off one of Beren's hands, the hand that is grasping the Silmaril. It starts to burn and hurt the wolf from the inside, but the elves flees without the Silmaril. They join up with Huan and his pack who helps them to get back to Tinúviels home in Artanor.
When they arrive they learnt that there have been ill-fortune upon Artanor since Tinúviel left. Orc-raids, Gwendelings magic lessened and Dairon lost (from searching for Tinúviel). Also, a great wolf is on the loose, wild and with a great desire to drink water. When Tinúviel and Beren tell Tinwelint what have happened to them when gone he is glad of their return and he wholly accepts Beren to stay with them. But Beren still wants to hand over the Silmaril. The Silmaril is still in the belly of the wolf, which now roams near the halls of Tinwelint, so a hunt is issued. Though, Beren was badly hurt, and after giving Tinwelint the Silmaril his spirit is flet to the halls of Mandos.
Here Vëanne ends her tale. Some voices are raised and tells of different versions on how Beren was giving life again at Mandos mercy. Tinúviel who had died of grief also came to Mandos halls, and because of her they both were given new life, as their own persons but without immortality. Ausir points out that Vëannë did not tell them about what happened with Huan.
Character to note
- Karkaras Knife-Fang – Father of wolves, guardian of the gates of Angamandi.
- Umuiyan – The doorcat of Tevildo's castle.
- Oikeroi – A cat-servant of Tevildo. When dead, his fell is used to disguise Beren.
Features to note
- Dogs, Wolfs and Cats – The wolfs are creatures bred from dogs by Melko, and are this his servants. The dogs are free creatures and aids those who they like. The cats are led by Tevildo, a fay in beastly form. Thus, the cats are all servants under Melko and in conflict with dogs. After Melko banished the cats, they have been masterless.
- Angamandi – The abode of Melko, north in relation to Artanor.
- Robe of Sable Mist – The garment that Tinúviel weaves from her own dark hair. It magically puts other to sleep.
- Iron Crown of Melko – The crown Melko always wears. It has the three Silmarils fastened to it.
Personally I found this an enjoyable read. Although, I do not remember that much of the story as it is featured in Silmarillion there are some things that I reacted on quite strongly. First is the overall lighter mood and straightforward events. One other thing is the whole cats versus dogs setting, it is like taken from a children's book rather than a part of a great mythological epos! The main thing is of course the race of Beren! Famously in the current Middle-Earth universe he is a man and one of the whole core ideas from the story of Beren of Luthien is that it is an interracial love story that ultimately ends with their offspring having to choose between mortality and immortality.
I think that this chapter is one that if you would only pick a few chapters, from both volumes of the Book of Lost Tales, to read more carefully and back to back with the Silmarillion version. I know from the commentary part of the chapter that there is there whole Nargothrond period and a few characters that are completely lacking from this older narrative. I can't remember that in detail from only having read the Silmarillion twice, so I'll have to re-read it soon. However, the commentary part of the chapter was very interesting annd clears up a few questionmarks that I got along reading, so I recommend you to read it carefully! 🙂
Have you read this chapter or do you want to know more? Please comment and tell me what you think of this part or if you have something to ask!
Next up is the Tale of Turambar!


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The great majority of people infected with Helicobacter pylori never develop neoplasia, the formation of such tumors. Upper endoscopy (EGO) is the most important diagnostic test for the detection of gastric cancer, as well as endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) which aids in the diagnosis and staging of gastric cancers. Via these procedures biopsies can be obtained for analysis. The use of the aforementioned modalities such as imaging studies and CT scanning help arrive at a clinical staging of the disease and determination of whether surgery should be considered or not.
Survival rates strongly depend on the extent of how far the cancer has spread at the time of surgery.
Generally, survival rates are reported to be around 30% within the first five years, a modest improvement over the last couple of decades with initial staging remaining the key factor for such increase. Identification of individuals at increased risk, or those with unexplained symptoms should be aggressively evaluated as early endoscopy saves lives.
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What are Probiotics? The World Health Organization defines probiotics as live organisms (bacteria or yeast) which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit. The public is exposed to pervasive claims for probiotics, by a multi-billion dollar industry, without clear guidance or convincing raw data. Ads promise that probiotics will fortify digestion, strengthen immunity, […]
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What is Barrett's Esophagus?
Barrett's Esophagus is a pre-cancerous condition of the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. In Barrett's Esophagus, the lining of the lower esophagus change in form to look more like the lining of the stomach. This change happens due to years of cell injury from acid reflux into the esophagus from the stomach. The change in the cell lining is a defense mechanism against acid injury because the cells that line the stomach are more resistant to acid injury. Unfortunately, these new cells have a risk of becoming cancerous due to the repeated injury from the acid.
Who is at risk?
Anyone with a long history of heartburn symptoms or GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). It is more common in men than in women. It is also more common in people of Caucasian descent, but can occur in any ethnicity. People who smoke are at higher risk than non-smokers.
What are the symptoms?
There are usually no symptoms from the change in the cell lining in Barrett's Esophagus. Most people diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus usually present to their doctor due to symptoms of heartburn, acid reflux or trouble swallowing.
How is it diagnosed?
If you have symptoms of GERD with any risk factors, a gastroenterologist can perform an upper endoscopy. An upper endoscopy is a procedure performed to look inside your esophagus to determine if you have the changes of Barrett's Esophagus. It is a painless procedure and requires sedation. If necessary, a small piece of the abnormal tissue can be taken (a biopsy) so that it can be studied under a microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
How is it treated?
The most important form of treatment and prevention is to change your diet to avoid foods that cause acid reflux and its symptoms. Common foods to avoid are tomato-based foods and sauces, citric juices, coffee, caffeine, chocolate, alcohol and foods high in fat. Changes in lifestyle are also important. Such changes are to quit smoking, eat smaller meals and not to lie down soon after eating a meal.
The use of medications to reduce acid production from the stomach can also help decrease the injury to the lining of the esophagus. Some of these medications are available without a prescription, but you should still consult a gastroenterologist about their use. In select cases where medications do not help, there may be some surgical procedures than can help.
You may require surveillance of the abnormal lining with periodic upper endoscopy and repeat biopsy. If pre-cancerous changes are detected on biopsy during endoscopy, then it may be possible to remove or destroy the abnormal tissue during an upper endoscopy. This form of treatment should only be performed by gastroenterologist who has experience with it and performs the treatment regularly.
Barrett's Esophagus is a chronic, pre-cancerous condition of the esophagus caused by repeated injury to the lower esophagus from acid reflux. It is diagnosed by upper endoscopy and, if present, should be treated early to prevent the formation of esophageal cancer. If you have a long history of heartburn, acid reflux, trouble swallowing or any of the risk factors listed above, please talk to your primary care physician or get referred to a Gastroenterologist to discuss your risk for Barrett's Esophagus.
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7 Best Coffee Maker for Kitchen: What You Need to Know
You must have heard about Starbucks, I mean who hasn't. They are most popular for selling coffee and sells over four billion coffee each year. In reality, many of coffee lovers can't afford to buy coffee from Starbucks each day.
So, most of the people make their own coffee at home. If you want to make your very own coffee at home, then you should definitely look into coffee maker for kitchen.
There are plenty of coffee makers on the market now and picking your favorite can be a hectic job. Every type of coffee maker will give a different texture regarding taste and smell. That's why to help you out; I'll be sharing insights on different types of coffee makers and let you make a choice.
So, let's get started, shall we?
Different Types of Coffee Maker for Kitchen
This is one of the oldest and popular coffee makers from the 19th Century. At early times, it was mostly used in the USA, but now you'll be able to find it everywhere.
Percolator coffee makers focus more on the safety and brew coffee in a convenient way. This coffee maker can make coffee from four to 12 cups at a time. At most times you'll see aluminum as the build, but makers with stainless steel and copper are also available.
For it to work, you would have to fill one section with water and another with ground coffee. Some manual maker would need a heating source, but there are inbuilt heating devices attached too. For those to work, you would have just to plug it in and start the machine.
Moka Pot
It's one of the coolest ways to make stove top expresso coffees at home. As you already guessed this one is a manual coffee maker. This kind of coffee maker is mostly used in Italy. Moka pot mergers percolator coffee with the unique taste of espresso.
You will see three chambers in this pot – one for water, one for grounded coffee and another for the finished product. Once you get it on the stove, the water in the lowest bottom part starts to boil and travels through the coffee in the middle to the upper chamber.
With this, you'll get a rich aromatic brew of coffee within a minute or so.
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French Press
Maybe you have a really short time to make coffee but you also a super strong one. In that case, the French Press could definitely help you out. This press was first introduced in 1958 back in France. The technique to brew the coffee is widely popular, and it's one of the best portable coffee makers on the market.
To brew a coffee in this one, you'd need to pour hot water in it along with the coarsely grounded coffee beans. Then you would have to stir the mixture and marinate it for about three to five minutes. After that, you'd have to stab the plunger affixed to filter out any residues.
You could find a small amount of residue remaining in the coffee, but the strong aromatic flavor will surely amaze you.
Vacuum Coffee Maker
Judging by the name you might have already guessed that it uses a vacuum to make the coffee. This one requires a bit of patience, so you might have to consider the time to use this type of coffee maker. However, the result will surely amaze you in every way.
The maker has three basic parts. In the bottom chamber you'd have to pour the water, and in the top chamber, you'd have to hold the coffee. The tight seal creates a vacuum inside the maker. Once you start to heat it up, the water will create steam and then travel in the upper chamber and get mixed with the coffee. But once the lower chamber cools off the vacuum pushes the coffee through the filter in the lower chamber.
Your cup of coffee will be ready to serve.
Drip Coffee Maker
If you love drinking filter coffee than you should surely check out this type of coffee maker. This is a really simple to handle and make yourself a cup of coffee. It first originated from Germany back in 1954. Another fun fact about this technique is that many coffee lovers in the USA use this maker to make coffee.
The maker happens to have two different types of filters. There's a metal filter which is permanent, and you'd have to clean it up after making the coffee. Another one is the paper filter. You would have to change it every time you make coffee.
In the automatic drip coffee maker, the water will pour directly on the coffee grinds. But ion the manual one you would have to pour the coffee yourself.
Espresso Coffee Maker
Modern-day espresso coffee maker might seem a bit intimidating, but if you like faster output, then you should definitely look into this type of coffee maker. Many people from Italy and the US love to use an espresso coffee maker to make coffee regularly.
Mainly this type of coffee maker comes with three different settings – Automatic, Fully Automatic and Semi-Automatic. In semi-automatic, you'll get a pressure method, and in an automatic, you'll get the pump method. But in fully automatic you'll be able to utilize both of these methods.
This machine will force really warm water to go through the coffee and then filter it out for you.
Thermal Coffee Maker
The mechanism behind a thermal coffee maker is really easy and similar to typical coffee makers. But in this case, instead of going into a cup or regular glass carafe, it goes into a thermal carafe. This makes sure that your coffee stays hot even after a long time.
So, if you have the money to spare you should always go for a thermal coffee maker instead of a typical one.
It's a debate between whereas automatic coffee makers are better than manual ones. In one, you won't have to do anything but only press a button. But in another, you'll have to control the process making it tweakable to your style. If you are just only looking for a cup of coffee in the morning then going for the automatic ones would be your best choice.
But if you are a bit more involved in the art of making coffee, then manual ones should be your pick.


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Orthotics and prosthetics technology programs are commonly available at the undergraduate level. To become a certified prosthetist, students must earn a master's degree, complete a two-year residency and pass a certification exam.
Schools with Prosthetics Programs
Prosthetics programs can be found at the following schools:
|Institution Type
|Degrees Offered*
|Tuition and Fees, In-State (2015-2016)**
|University of Washington-Seattle Campus
|Seattle, WA
|4-year, Public
|Graduate: $16,278
|St. Petersburg College
|Clearwater, FL
|4-year, Public
|Certificate, Associate's
|Undergraduate: $3,352
|Eastern Michigan University
|Ypsilanti, MI
|4-year, Public
|Graduate: $15,573
|Georgia Institute of Technology
|Atlanta, GA
|4-year, Public
|Graduate: $15,644
|Northwestern University
|Evanston, IL
|4-year, Private
|Graduate: $49,064
|Baker College of Flint
|Flint, MI
|4-year, Private
|Undergraduate: $8,640
|Spokane Falls Community College
|Spokane, WA
|2-year, Public
|Certificate, Associate's
|Undergraduate: $3,388
|Century College
|White Bear Lake, MN
|2-year, Public
|Diploma, Associate's
|Undergraduate: $5,391
Sources: *School website, **National Center for Education Statistics
School Selection Criteria
Consider the following when looking for prosthetics schools:
- Students should make sure that the program provides training that is consistent with their career goals; aspiring prosthetists must earn a master's degree, while technicians only need to complete an undergraduate program.
- Students who want to become prosthetists must make sure that the master's program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP).
- When looking at different master's degree programs, it can be helpful to find out what the residency placement rate is for graduates of the program.
- Students who are looking at undergraduate-level programs may want to find out about the pass rates for graduates on the Certified Technician Prosthetics (CTP) exam and the Certified Technician Prosthetics/Orthotics Exam (CTPO).
Certificate Programs
In undergraduate certificate programs for prosthetics technicians, students learn the basics of maintaining and repairing prosthetic and orthotic devices. They take foundational courses in human anatomy and physiology, and they gain hands-on experience with the tools and materials used in orthotics and prosthetics service. Some programs focus specifically on prosthetics, while others integrate studies in both prosthetics and orthotics.
Associate's Degree Programs
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) programs for aspiring prosthetics technicians typically cover the same material as certificate programs, but they also require students to fulfill general education requirements. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to take the national CPT or CPTO exam, depending on their career goals. In total, these programs take two years to complete.
Bachelor's Degree Programs
Bachelor's degree programs in orthotics and prosthetics go beyond the basics of associate's degree programs to incorporate more advanced studies in the design of prosthetic technologies and the social, political and ethical issues related to their use. Most programs confer a Bachelor of Science (BS), but there are some programs that provide five-year accelerated BS/MS degrees. It is important to note that many schools have been phasing out bachelor's degrees in the field since 2012, when the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education mandated that certified prosthetists hold a master's degree.
Master's Degree Programs
In master's degree programs in orthotics and prosthetics, students gain the advanced biomedical training they need to prepare for a residency and the national certification exam. Most programs take two years to complete, and they combine classroom coursework in orthotics materials and use with supervised clinical experiences in the field. Some programs are available in distance learning formats in order to accommodate the needs of non-local students.
Students who want to work in the field of prosthetics can choose between undergraduate and graduate-level programs depending on their future career goals. Residency placement and national exam pass rates are also important considerations.


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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
A Wow Moment
I don't remember what the score of the Mets/Cards game was tonight. I know the Redbirds won. All I can remember from tonight's game/telecast was a member of the Mets showing up a teammate. To make matters worse it was a backup player showing up an established veteran who is an exceptional player! After a play, the backup player raised his arms and looked at the veteran as if to say "Are you kidding me?" I would not be surprised if the veteran took care of the backup and his embarrassing display behind closed doors after the game. A "WOW" moment indeed.
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About Me
Ok, so after a period of inactivity I'm deciding to change the direction of this blog a little. I've recently accepted the fact that I suffer from some form of social anxiety disorder after years of convincing myself that there's no need to pin myself down and make myself feel worse by convincing myself that my extreme shyness is an actual mental disorder.
Having realised the other day that I hadn't had the guts to leave my room to go anywhere other than the kitchen and the bathroom, for nearly a week and that I hadn't spoken to anybody except my boyfriend and my mum in about three weeks, I decided that I need to seriously get over this. And what better way to do that than to document every attempt at regaining a normal life: forcing myself to write in this makes sure I make the effort, and I get to raise awareness of what people like me go through, help others through their worst times, and explain to the people I have had fleeting friendships with why I'm so crap at life.
For those of you who don't know me (lol, considering the circumstances, probably most of you!), I am a 20 year old, 2nd year English student at Leeds University and I live and die for my degree. I am an aspiring photographer, I used to be a runner (I'll explain why I've given that up in one of my blogs), I love anime, flash games, knitting ;), disturbing cult films, reggae, and I adore live music in any form.
For those of you who care about my book-geeking, here are some favourites:
1984– George Orwell
Brave New World– Aldous Huxley
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas– Hunter S Thompson
A Clockwork Orange– Anthony Burgess
Fight Club– Chuck Palahniuk
Requiem For A Dream– Hubert Selby Junior
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland- Lewis Carroll
Gulliver's Travels– Jonathan Swift
Lord of the Flies– William Golding
Confessions of an English Opium-Eater– Thomas De Quincey
Life of Pi– Yann Martel
Evelina- Fanny Burney
Wuthering Heights– Emily Bronte
The one thing I truly hate is Hollywood versions of incredible books (and the happy Disney versions of old, gruesome fairy tales) because they always take away the essence and the message of the story. Just look at the new version of Gulliver's Travels. Jonathan Swift would be turning in his grave if he knew.


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How a simple piece of feedback propelled a career
Receiving the right message at the right time can yield some powerful results:
The practical: don't take the highway, it's been backed up for an hour.
The helpful: you've got a little something stuck in your teeth.
The transformational: something unique to you that you didn't know, needed to hear, or that launched you in a whole new direction.
Pamela's Story
Pamela Findling, a communications professional in Surrey, BC, received some feedback early in her career which, 20 years later, has not only stuck with her, but encouraged her to take the same giving approach with others. She shares the delivery, the immediate impact, and the long-term effect of a few spoken words:
The Feedback: I took a drama class in my first year of college. One day, after one of our verbal exercises, the instructor told me that I had a lilt at the end of my sentences, and it made me sound like I was constantly questioning myself. This simple feedback immediately made me more aware of how others viewed me, and how my speech pattern undermined the confidence which I thought I'd been projecting. It had enough of a profound impact on how I carried myself moving forward, that I pass on the same feedback to others, whenever I notice those questioning sentences.
Routine feedback during a class exercise would've been easy to brush off, but Pamela chose to listen and to act. Reflecting on why she was able to receive that feedback, she notes that it was delivered in a kind and helpful manner, and that it spoke directly to her values. The formula for delivering feedback with success, as presented in Kim Scott's Radical Candor is to challenge directly, and to care personally, at the same time. Without that investment in the person—the human—your feedback can land the wrong way and have the opposite effect which was intended.
The Delivery: The instructor didn't deliver the feedback as criticism—he mentioned that females have a greater tendency to raise their voice at the end of sentences, which can result in sounding unconfident. He also hit a key nerve for me. I have always been very career-minded, and the thought that my speech patterns would give people the opposite impression of me was an absolute eyeopener. Not breaking this habit would've likely had a big impact on my future.
Solid feedback has such a lasting impact, it's a curiosity why we would hesitate to share observations and ideas with people we care about, whether colleagues, friends, or family. Finding the right moment can be tough—but rarely in life do perfect moments for anything exist. Often, we just need to get it done.
Staying open to feedback: The female voice issue still pops up from time to time, and I must apply the feedback again. Recently, I was working on a group project as part of my master's program at Royal Roads University. I was speaking, and a classmate cut me off, telling me not to start one more sentence with "I'm sorry but…" I hadn't realized I was doing it, but her bluntness was followed by encouragement to never apologize for my opinions and ideas. Perhaps an abrupt delivery of feedback, but it told me she cared, and that she thought my ideas—and I—were valuable.
Feedback is a bit of a risk, to be sure. We don't know how it will be received, even if it was requested. And our own responses to others' opinions and thoughts about us aren't always perfect. Something relatively small can become that final push we need, just as a tough topic to tackle can be met with thanks (or no thanks). But when we care—about people, about results, about being an exceptional leader—it's worth it.
Feedback skills need some polishing? If you - or your whole team - would benefit from some support in both giving and receiving feedback, contact us! Smart Savvy Academy offers a full-day workshop on Feedback and its role in fueling a culture of growth.
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Here you can find the latest information about what is happening at Sharp Electronics Corporation in the Americas.
On this site, you can view our recent press releases for company and technology news, access images and videos, and subscribe to thought leadership articles from Sharp.
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), has received the 2015 Business Technology Association (BTA) top overall Channel's Choice award for overall satisfaction of a manufacturer based on: Corporate Support, Distribution, Product Line and Inventory performance. The award recognizes Superior Performance as a Primary Line Provider and was presented at a ceremony during a BTA Event held in Minneapolis, on May 7.
The awards were based on the results of BTA's "Channel's Choice" survey of dealers, ranking the level of satisfaction with their equipment manufacturer/suppliers in various performance categories.
"BTA's annual Channel's Choice awards program, which began in 1989, provides dealers with a means of recognizing and honoring those vendors that are the most supportive of the dealer channel," said 2014-15 BTA President Ron Hulett. "Through the years, we have honored a number of deserving vendors for their outstanding product lines, exceptional levels of performance and dealer support. As one of our 2015 Channel's Choice winners, we congratulate Sharp and express our sincere thanks for its exceptional support of the BTA Channel."
In addition to the top overall award, Sharp received three additional awards that were presented by BTA President Ron Hulett as follows:
(1) Distribution Performance, measuring availability of marketing support funds and programs, parity between vendor direct and dealer channel, as well as overall distribution policy.
(2) Product Line Performance, measuring features, availability, and reliability of current product line offerings, support for Managed Print Services and overall ease of installation.
(3) Corporate Support Performance, measuring responsiveness of corporate administrative support and knowledge, professionalism and availability and effectiveness of training.
"Sharp is very proud to be recognized by BTA and the dealer community as the top performing primary line provider," said Doug Albregts, president, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "With the support of our outstanding dealer network, Sharp has been the industry's fastest growing vendor over the past two years. This award affirms our dealers' satisfaction with our direction, but also re-invigorates us to continue our never ending quest to be an "irresistible partner"."
BTA's Channel Choice Award winners were determined by the results of ballots cast by 343 independent dealers located throughout the country. The dealer votes were tabulated by Rochester, N.Y., office equipment market analyst firm, Industry Analysts Inc.
About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets the advanced, MX Series multifunction printers (MFP) systems that help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity. Sharp® MFPs feature the Sharp OSA® development platform, which seamlessly integrates network applications to create a personalized MFP that can meet virtually any business need, and Scan2 technology, which scans two-sided documents in a single pass to enhance scanning reliability and preserve document integrity. To keep documents safe from unauthorized users, Sharp is a leader in the MFP industry in security by offering the most secure suite of MFP applications.
Sharp's professional and commercial displays are specially engineered for business applications and are offered in a wide range of sizes. From high-impact displays for digital signage, to our award-winning ultra-thin bezel video walls, to the innovative AQUOS BOARD™ interactive display systems, Sharp products help you communicate, collaborate and disseminate information brilliantly.
For more information on Sharp's energy efficient products, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, 1 Sharp Plaza, Suite 1, Mahwah, N.J., 07495-1163. For online product information, visit Sharp's web site at SSICA SharpUSA
Become a fan of Sharp Business on Facebook, follow us on Twitterand watch us on YouTube.
About the Business Technology Association
Founded in 1926, the Business Technology Association serves office technology dealerships, resellers, manufacturers, distributors and service companies. Its core members — office technology dealerships — consult, sell and service hardware, software and supplies with the goal of helping businesses optimize business document and information workflows. Through the association's various educational programs, information, research, legal services, publications, and guidance, BTA member dealerships are positioned to be the premier source of the office technology used by businesses throughout the United States every day.
For more information on BTA, visit its Web site at www.bta.org or call (800) 505-2821. The fax number is (816) 941-4838. You may also write to: BTA, 12411 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145.
Sarah Sanzari
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Imaging Shows What is at Fault in Fracturing Job
Electromagnetic images can show where water flows during a hydraulic fracture. A test in the Anadarko Basin showed a fault there was a bigger hazard than expected.
Fracturing Plans and Reality Often Look Really Different
Good diagnostic testing is often painstaking, time-consuming, and costly, but recent studies suggest that a lack of knowledge can be even costlier.
It is Time for Oil Companies To Find Some New Technology
The future of unconventional exploration will require a break from the status quo. With well productivity stalling, it is time to look for a new plan of attack.
Doing Better By Doing Less: Using Well Logs to Target Productive Rock
The rising cost of fracturing offers a significant incentive for finding ways to avoid unproductive rock. One entrepreneur says he can use standard well logs to target the slice of rock likely produce most, and avoid the rest.
Search for Elusive Sweet Spots Is Changing Reservoir Evaluation
The pursuit of sweet spots in unconventional oil and gas plays is driving the creation of an emerging set of data-driven systems to measure, map, and predict how wells will perform in unconventional reservoirs.
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Creating a Backup
Database backup files are compressed using the .gz format. The .tgz format is used for system,
database, and media backups. Backup files are stored in the var/backups directory in your
Magento file system. The files that are stored in the /var/cache, /var/log, /var/session and
/var/report folders are excluded from the backup.
To create a single backup:
1. On the Admin menu, select System > Tools > Backups.
2. Click one of the following buttons, depending on the type of backup you need to create:
System Backup – Creates a complete backup of the database and the file system.
In the next step you can choose whether to include the media
folder to the backup.
Database and Media Backup – Creates a backup of the database and the media folder.
Database Backup – Creates a backup of the database.
3. When prompted that the backup will take time, click OK to continue.
4. To put the store into maintenance mode during the backup, select the checkbox. After the
backup is created, maintenance mode is turned off automatically.
5. If you are creating a system backup, select the Include Media folder to System Backup
checkbox if you want to include the media folder. When prompted, confirm the action.
All backups are listed on the Backups page. Deleting a record from the list deletes the archive
file as well.
To configure regularly scheduled backups:
1. On the Admin menu, select System > Configuration.
2. In the panel on the left, under Advanced, select System.
3. Click to expand the Scheduled Backup Settings section. Then, do the following:
a. Set Backup Type to one of the following:
- Database
- Database and Media
- System
- System (excluding Media)
b. Set the Start Time of the backup to the hour, minute, and second.
c. Set the Frequency of the backup to one of the following:
- Daily
- Weekly
- Monthly
4. To take the store offline during the backup process, set Maintenance Mode to "Yes."
To backup from Magento Connect Manager
1. On the Admin menu, select System > Magento Connect > Magento Connect Manager.
2. Select the Create Backup checkbox and select the backup type.
3. Proceed with an extension installation or Magento update. The backup is created automatically
and available at System > Tools > Backups.


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I was tagged by WANA buddy and God of Thunder Tour Promoter for Thor, Debra Kristi, in the 7-7-7 Game. Thanks, Debra! She rocks as writer: Debra will make you laugh, make you cry, make you think. Make sure you check out her terrific blog, Sparks in the Fire, and follow the adventures of Thor… Continue reading Weird Weekend – A Rare Sneak Peek And Update
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Hub and I went on a Ghost Tour last weekend. I love that sort of thing, and his daughter gave us a gift certificate for the tour for Christmas. We were lucky it wasn't raining, but cold and foggy, which gave the perfect atmosphere. Just the history part made the tour worthwhile, but we made… Continue reading Weird Weekend – Modern Ghost Hunting Part One
Wild Wednesday – A Brand New Year
Happy New Year! New beginnings, new possibilities, new horizons to seek are all awaiting us in 2013. This is the time of year when people make resolutions, plan to break bad habits and form good ones, and reconnect with friends and family. My wish for everyone on the planet is this: May 2013 be the… Continue reading Wild Wednesday – A Brand New Year
Weird Weekend – Between Lives
This weekend, I am thrilled to have a guest post on SJ Driscoll's blog, Come Sit By My Fire. She's hosting a series on life changes called Being Between. I've written about one of the biggest transitions in my life, leaving the job I loved at the San Diego Zoo to move to Seattle and… Continue reading Weird Weekend – Between Lives
Wild Wednesday – Happy Thanksgiving!
I worked today, late and so didn't have regular post ready to go. A little late, however is better than not posting at all. Here's wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! Take a moment to be grateful for the blessings in your life. Here is my list: For my Husband, the love of my… Continue reading Wild Wednesday – Happy Thanksgiving!
Eye Candy Sunday
Just to mix things up, I thought I'd give the ladies out there a little mental break. If you've been working furiously over the computer, take a moment and scroll through these fine examples of masculinity. Not into the sometimes furry? How about godlike? Or if you don't like fantasy, and prefer… Continue reading Eye Candy Sunday
Weird Weekend – Reincarnation
That word conjures up a lot, doesn't it? Have you ever discussed, or considered that you may have lived a life, or many lives before? Some are vehemently opposed to it, for religious, non-religious or scientific reasons. Some believe it's a lie of the devil. Others point to the fact that there are more… Continue reading Weird Weekend – Reincarnation
Wild Wednesday – Name That Mammal!
"Look! A seal!" A little boy points excitedly. Mom, walking nearby peers in the direction her child is pointing. A sausage-shaped creature lolling just above the surf line blinks back at her. "Is it a seal, Mommy?" Is it? I know this has been a burning question for so many of you. It's even tripped… Continue reading Wild Wednesday – Name That Mammal!
Weird Weekend – How Much Weirdness?
Can one person take? Am I the only one who thinks that spending $733 million dollars on political TV shows just how weird priorities have become? Only a few more days.... Until then, I offer up this more conventional weirdness. UFO's caught on tape.
Wild Wednesday – Happy Halloween!
I'd play Name That Mammal, but you already know this one: The wolf. Hey, it wouldn't be Halloween without this classic creature of the moon. Wolves are one of the most wide-spread mammals on the planet, they can be found on every land mass but Antarctica. The rarest wolf is the Ethiopian wolf, check them… Continue reading Wild Wednesday – Happy Halloween!


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The main purpose of this Manual is to provide useful guidelines for the selection of pathology tests and to facilitate interpretation of results.
Contains a comprehensive listing of all genes from the Human Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) database alongside laboratories and tests available in the country.
A manual for the process of macroscopic dissection in Anatomical Pathology laboratories.
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Sandra Ozzla Ferri and Sandro Ferri
Family Affair
PW talks with Sandro Ferri and Sandra Ozzola Ferri
Sandro Ferri and Sandra Ozzola Ferri, the
husband-and-wife team behind Edizioni
E/O, a leading publisher of Italian fiction
since 1979, are also the founders of Europa
Editions, which has offices in New York and
London and foreign literature in English
translation. Since Europa launched in 2005,
it has released translations of books by
more than 120 authors from 30 different
countries, bringing high-quality international fiction to American and British audiences. (Europa's New York office is
directed by Kent Carroll and the London
office is headed up by Daniela Petracco.)
The house is dedicated to the Ferris' belief that
literature "can help people to understand and
respect each other." Among Europa's successes
is The Elegance of the Hedgehog by French
author Muriel Barbery, which has sold more than
one million copies in English and made the New
York Times bestseller list. In 2014, Europa's reclusive Italian author Elena Ferrante captivated
American reviewers and readers alike with Those
Who Stay and Those Who Leave, the third of her
Neapolitan Novels. According to Sandra, Ferrante
has just delivered the fourth installment in the
series, which is scheduled to appear in English
in fall 2015. Here the talented couple talk about
publishing and how they divide the work, and
the spoils.
Sandro Ferri: It was my idea. It was political. Following 9/11,
I kept thinking it would be a good idea to draw America into
closer proximity with the rest of the world.
Sandra Ozzola Ferri: I immediately liked Sandro's idea. It
was time for us to grow as a company, and, instead of staying in
Italy, stealing authors from other publishers, and being stolen
from, it seemed more interesting to come to the U.S. and address
an area that was neglected: translated fiction.
Sandro: We have no individual titles. We're both publishers,
and for us being publishers means doing whatever is needed,
performing whatever role our profession calls for.
Sandra: Sandro is always reading, and he reads all kinds of
things. But he doesn't intellectualize too much. He is a good
businessman: courageous but cautious, creative but with a sense
of reality. And he does the math. This is why I trust him and
believe in his ventures.
Sandro: Sandra is much more determined than I am. When she
believes in something, she really follows through on it. She is
also more perceptive. I wouldn't have founded these publishing
houses without her.
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I really want some new bathroom vanity ideas that would allow me to keep the majority of the existing unit we have but give it a more traditional look. As you can see our current bathroom vanities with tops have quite a contemporary style. It is beautiful, but my personal design tastes lean a bit more traditional than the previous owners of our home. I know that the base is quite expensive so I want to try to reuse it, just give it a more classic look with new countertops, light fixtures, and handles. The existing pieces are the thing that make the space seem the most modern. The base of the unit is actually quite similar to a lot that have seen in my favorite traditional bathroom cabinet ideas online.
It has been really challenging to find bathroom vanity ideas that would not overwhelm a small space. In general, I find small bathroom vanities to be quite underwhelming because they do not seem to fit the scale of a room even though they are designed for more limited floor plans. I think the aspect that I do not like, is that they often seem to be shorter than their full sized counterparts. That is what attracted me to this cool contemporary floating vanity design. The fact that you could mount the unit and coordinating bathroom wall cabinet at any height you want, gave the space the elegance of a full size room, while still being the appropriate scale for the floor plan.
I have been looking at a lot of bathroom vanity ideas lately in order to decide what we should put in our new home. Our contractor asked if we prefer more contemporary or traditional style bathroom vanity cabinets and, to be honest, I don't think that I really lean one way or the other. I really liked the photos of this bathroom because I think that the decor scheme is quite generic and could take on modern style accents or traditional elements and still look good. The white bathroom vanity has some nice simple paneling (I think they call it shaker style) and the faux marble countertops are just beautiful.
I am so inspired by cool contemporary bathroom vanity ideas like this because I love the clean lines and simplicity of the piece. I have always been attracted to sleeker modern bathroom vanities with limited fuss from a lot of panelling, trim work and extra detailing. There is something about the simplicity of the piece in this photo that I find to be quite elegant. I especially like the rich espresso shade against the soft beige stone subway tiles that surround the vanity nook. Even better, they were able to fit a double sink vanity into a relatively small space without it looking crowded because the design of the unit is so simple and clean.
My husband and I just bought a new house that we plan to renovate and are looking for some bathroom vanity ideas. We weren't quite sure exactly what we wanted but we knew we wanted to keep it clean and neutral tones to match our plans for the rest of our house. I found these pictures during my search and it is exactly what we are looking for! We wanted to create more floor space in the master bath so we were planning on having a corner bathroom vanity just like this one. The addition of the chair area will be perfect for when I am putting on makeup and getting ready everyday. I love the light grey stained cabinetry paired with the various shades of grey in the tile that they have in this picture! And the white countertops with the porcelain white bathtub really accentuates the colors.
So many of the bathroom vanity ideas have been very similar to each other and, quite frankly, all together too traditional. I really wanted something for our new master bath that would be very modern and unique, like a piece of artwork. A floating bathroom vanity like this seems like such a perfect choice for the style that we I want to achieve. The simple boxy shape, clean lines, and hidden attachment to the wall make it look very sculptural as well as functional. I think this would be the perfect addition to our space because it would really cement the modern yet eclectic style we are going for and it would give the bathroom the illusion of more height. I am so happy I found this photo in a sea of boring white bathroom cabinet ideas that I have been seeing everywhere online.


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When we started SimpleTax, we spent a long time thinking about how we wanted to be better. Admittedly, we were all over the map. We saw many areas where we could improve on what was already available.
I'm a big fan of 37signals. They excel at making complicated things simple. And just like with their products, Jason Fried managed to summarize our complicated thinking into one, simple blog post. We are competing on easy.
When something is easier, you feel it. You've done it the hard way before, so when you experience the easy way you immediately know the difference.
Easy feels like a cold Coke on a hot day. It's just so satisfying. The harder it's been – the thirstier you are – the better it tastes, too.
Nobody likes fighting with their tax return. Taxes are already complicated enough as is, so software shouldn't be a barrier to getting them done—it should strive to make doing your taxes as fast, pain-free, and easy as possible. It's something that needs to get fixed and it matters to millions of Canadians. That's why we're doing what we're doing.
We're just getting started this year and it's a very exciting road ahead.


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My name is Matthew, and I'm the founder of Communitrak. What began as a small project I worked on in my free time while attending Clemson University, Communitrak has developed into an extensive, yet intuitive, application that bridges both the business and the social aspects of community management, all while maximizing efficiency and reducing the time and energy historically required to accomplish community management tasks.
I'm so excited to share my product with you! I hope you will take a moment to explore our website and see how Communitrak can benefit your community.
Please don't hesitate to send me a message. I'd love to chat with you!
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Butler Tech is listening and responding to the needs of the region's business community. Through Butler Tech's Industrial Maintenance Technology program, businesses with a need for skilled employees in this field have an ongoing relationship with Butler Tech instructor Russ Bowles. Bowles has more than 35 years of experience in the field and has developed strong relationships with the business community. Word of his expertise has spread, and now additional businesses are contacting him with workforce needs. One new company recently requested to come to the classroom to conduct mock interviews with the students in the program. Interviews help the students with employability skills and help the company screen students for potential employment. After the mock interviews, the company invited three students to interview to be full-time maintenance employees.
Butler Tech values the voice of its business and industry partners, and recognizes that business and industry need to drive curricular choices to ensure that Butler Tech students have marketable skills to keep them competitive. Each Butler Tech program has a business advisory committee that reviews curriculum and makes recommendations for changes or additions. A recent example of business involvement in curricular choices is with the local MillerCoors brewery. In an exploratory meeting regarding new technologies and methods of operation, it was revealed that MillerCoors was using infrared technology to identify preventative maintenance needs on its electrical and drive systems. Training on this technology and analysis of the data resulting from the infrared reads were added to Butler Tech's Advanced Manufacturing Technology program. Graduates of the program are placed at MillerCoors to hit the ground running, saving the company in training costs and giving a marketable advantage to Butler Tech students to be hired.


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Pierrot Men is the best known of Malagasy photographers. This book brings together a selection of his work, black and white photos, which he has been doing for a long time and more recent color photos. His approach is both documentary and an author's approach.
DO KRE I S is a journal of art and literature about creole cultures created in 2017.
DO KRE I S is a journal of art and literature about creole cultures created in 2017.
This book is a tribute to the zebu, worshiped and exploited in Madagascar. Text in French.
© 2014, no comment éditions by Bilal Tarabey In French.
Rijasolo invites the reader to consider his photos as many poems out of the night, like meditations on what places, men and women become when the light is rarer and more fragile.
A book, an exhibition, 30 contemporary artists, questions, laughter and dreams, in Antananarivo and around the world. By Joel Andrianomearisoa.
An artist's book, imagined and designed by artist Joel Andrianomearisoa. A tribute to the boys that punctuate his life, his work. Feeling, unfolding through these pages, is the thread that he shares with us, just for a short time, secret moments that infuse every true work.
Pierrot Men captures moments of life, faces, expressions, emotions that tell the lives of women in Madagascar. Without activism, without judgment, but simply the desire to share and sometimes challenge, it reflects a great affection for the Malagasy women.
Passage d'encres is a journal of art and literature created in 1996. Demanding and often audacious in his choices, it traces its way freely. Special Madagascar, coordinated by Raharimanana & Johary Ravaloson. In French.


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The project consists of the renovation of a house located in the Sant Gervasi district in Barcelona, in the Galvany area. This is a mid-twentieth-century property that has an original floor plan laid out in a daytime area facing towards the south façade and a communal garden and sleeping area facing towards the north façade and the access street.
Due to the fact that the original layout was perfectly suited to the customer's needs, we decided to carry out work in each of the spaces individually: we have provided each room with greater comfort, maintaining the daytime and sleeping areas, which are connected to each other by a central hallway that contains a volume of features that at the same time serve as bookshelves. This large item does not touch the ceiling and indirectly provides light to the long hallway, which runs from the hall to the bedrooms.
In the lounge-dining room, the entire space is surrounded three-dimensionally by the introduction of a lightweight oak slatted structure that provides soft indirect lighting. The same slats have been used for the design of the central volume in the hallway. The oak walls and doors in various spaces and the carefully selected colour range (whites, browns and greys) contribute to unifying the space and the different rooms, in accordance with an exhaustive attention to detail and aesthetic demands.
The doors are conceived as voids in the space, designed to be open most of the time and incorporated into the general layout and furniture of the property. A balanced connection has thereby been achieved between the original rooms while increasing the feeling of space and making the most of the potential of a large building.
Finally, we have applied a strategy of emptying out the fixed furniture items, such as built-in wardrobes, the fireplace and auxiliary shelves, which did not meet to the needs of the new owners and, by using natural materials, we have provided the homely feel that the flat needed.


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The Senate has directed the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate the alleged unofficial demotion of lecturers of the Federal University, Otuoke, in Bayelsa State.
On December 18, 2018, SaharaReporters had reported that at the 10th meeting of the Governing Council of the institution, the decision to demote seven professors was announced. See Also
Among those stripped of their professorship are Leonard Shilgba of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics; Steve Nwabuzor of the Department of Civil, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Sepribo Lawson-Jack of the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering. Others are Obalade Falade, Department of Banking and Finance; Marcellina Offoha, Department of Sociology and Anthropology; Evans Eze, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and Felina Nwadike, Department of English and Communication Studies.
However, a petition on behalf of the lecturers was raised by Andrew Uchendu, the senator representing Rivers East in the National Assembly, during the plenary session on Wednesday.
The petition is challenging the demotion by the vice chancellor of the institution, an action the lecturers refer to as "unlawful".
The matter was referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions and it is expected to submit its report in two weeks.


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Where do you feel most at home?
In Rockport, Maine along the coast in a tiny cabin listening to waves crash against the rocks
Where have you gotten lost on purpose?
Basel, Switzerland
What's the most important part of your evening routine?
Riding my bike 15 miles along the Charles greenway path - what a way to end the day
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What's your favorite app right now?
What do you listen to while relaxing?
Andrea Bocelli
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The Death of the Fax Machine?? Technology Moves the Green Industry Forward
I started working from the ground up (kind of like a plant) in 2004 for my father-in-law, here at Sunbreak nursery. I was overwhelmed by the amount of product that was sent out the door from the small 2 acre nursery. What amazed me the most was, that in the 21st century, all this business was being done with a fax machine crammed in a metal locker inside the greenhouse.
In 1966, the first mainstream fax machine was used, weighing in at a mere 45 pounds. A short three years later, the first moon landing occurred. Technology has come a long way since then. So why, almost four decades after later, was the green industry still feeding paper into a machine to reproduce a copy of it on the other side of a phone line? One reason is that we are creatures of comfort. We do what we know, and we do it well. My father-in-law (now 66) and many others could work that fax machine like a harp when all I wanted to do was beat it with a baseball bat.
Fast-forward to 2011: I am on the road, meeting with customers and calling on some new ones. Those repeat customers are asking for emailed availabilities instead of the fax! HALLELUIAH! The new customers I talked to ONLY wanted email. So what was the change?
I definitely think that there has finally been the paradigm shift that I was expecting when I first started in this business. Everyone, and I mean everyone, has an email address, whether it's to communicate with family members, do business or comment in the opinion section of the newspaper (now online). The need for a faxed piece of paper has gone the way of the dodo bird, for the most part.
However, for some, the fax machine still has merit, preventing it from disappearing completely. Their reasoning makes sense: it is nice, when ordering plant material, to walk through the nursery with sheets of paper to see what is needed or not, without having to print it. I agree, but think of it like in terms of the amount of paper the fax machine system goes through. My standard inventory is 3-5 pages (not including the cover page). I know that when I print 3-5 pages, then the person receiving it uses the same amount of paper. That is for only one customer; multiply that by 30 and that is 90 to 150 pages of paper BEFORE I receive a response. I would use almost 2 reams of paper a month. For those counting, that's almost 1,000 pages of paper.
Luckily, there are a variety of alternatives to fax machines in the year 2011. I use a service called RingCentral, which converts a fax sent into an email, and there are hundreds of others. Then, I have a digital reproduction of the all the information I need, all the while saving 7 pages of trees. If necessary, I can print it or I can just read it, edit it or send it on to someone else. The World Wide Web is amazing.
We started a website this year with an online inventory and store. My customers can now receive a fax, email, or order online. If they wanted, I would send a carrier pigeon. My goal is to make ordering as trouble-free as possible for my customers. What is easy for them is easy for me. I have decided not to fight the fax but adapt. If you want a fax you will get it, but what I really what people to understand is that there is a better or more efficient way to do business. We are in the green industry so let's practice what we preach.


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Special Teams Competition Key Ingredient in Nebraska's Culture Shift
Nebraska had its fair share of struggles on the field in 2017. When coach Scott Frost and his staff took over, they went to work bringing in over 50 new players. While the roster's overhaul helps upgrade the talent, it's only one part of the equation in fixing all of the Huskers' issues.
Spend some time around Frost's team and you get the sense that upgrading the mentality and culture was just as important as the players' physical development. And that perhaps one of the program's new players will not only upgrade talent, but also the culture.
Graduate transfer defensive back Tre Neal was part of a special culture at Central Floria. A close bond was formed in Orlando not only within the locker room but also between the players and coaches. Competition is one of the key ingredients that allowed UCF to go from being a winless team in 2015 to 6-6 in 2016 and then to an undefeated team in 2017.
That's why Neal called special teams coordinator Jovan Dewitt and asked to be placed on all special teams units.
"Guys are going to compete to start on offense and defense," Neal said. "Once we started to understand [at UCF] that you have to compete to be on special teams too, that's when we took the leap from 6-6 to 13-0. A lot of people overlook special teams because they think it's the dirty work but it's a third of the game. We made plenty of plays at UCF with special teams plays.
"If you can play special teams, you can definitely play defense. That's why I told them to put me on all of them so I could be an example and set the tone for the guys here to show that's an important part of the game."
According to Neal, that mindset of needing to compete on special teams set in before UCF's 2017 fall camp. He believes his teammates were fighting for the spots on special teams because the Knights' had a lot of good players on offense and defense already. The young players were just trying to find ways to compete and get some playing time. That competition ultimately helped with player development and getting players ready to contribute at a high level.
Neal is confident that he can bring a lot to the table on special teams. He enjoys running and hitting, after all. The staff can also put him anywhere and he will do it with no objection.
That approach has translated into a strong but truthful message for Neal's new teammates.
"I told guys straight up I'm here to work and I'm here to play. I'm here to make you better and make myself better," Neal said. "Don't be mad because someone comes in but embrace that challenge. They brought me in to come in and play. I want them to embrace that so we can get it out of the way. I'm here to play football.
"If they are out there ballin' and doing better than me, they deserve to play. That's the name of the game."
Neal is often asked about the culture in Lincoln. Having played for Frost and his staff at UCF, he saw their culture there. He knows what to expect.
His answer to that question provides a good glimpse into where the Huskers have been and where they hope to go now.
"You can tell the guys have come a long way," Neal said. "I've heard things like it was a bad team last year but these guys are really good guys. I don't know what was going on last year. As long as we can mesh together as a team, we'll get better. That's the key thing, you have to play for your brothers."
It'll take some adjustment for Nebraska. Neal admitted the investment is still building, as players are known take occasional plays off. Doing so hurts the team, so Neal is doing what he can to set an example for the Huskers.
It also doesn't hurt that he's simply eager to get on the field and play, even if that's only on special teams. He's confident that mentality will take root for Nebraska, ultimately building a stronger culture in Lincoln.
"Once we understand that philosophy, that's when we will develop better bonds," Neal said.