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For the ten days I spent in Sayulita, Mexico, that was the path from my vacation rental to the beach. Towering palm trees, green grass, blue skies, turquoise waters.
And a paved path?
And a golf cart?
What was going on?
I had previously visited Sayulita several times, but hadn't been back in more than five years. Since then, the town had received the Mexican Secretariat of Tourism's "Pueblo Magico" designation, an award given to small towns across the country that maintain a special kind of "Mexican Magic". I was very curious to see how this designation, and five years' time, could have changed the sleepy little beach town I'd once known so well. I quickly learned that Sayulita had not only grown in size, but also in diversity of services, tourist infrastructure and sheer visitor numbers.
Sayulita, Mexico – A True Pueblo Magico
Over the ten days that I recently spent in Sayulita, I came to appreciate the changes that came with the Pueblo Magico title. The local government was much better equipped to manage tourist crowds, with regular police presence on the roads and in the streets, with increasingly clean water along the beach and with improvements to the local transportation network. Increased tourist numbers meant that many new shops, restaurants and attractions had opened (I mean, even after ten days I hadn't eaten all the delicious Mexican food that I'd wanted to try!), and these businesses operated in a more organized and efficient way than what I'd seen before. Oh, and the town had hung pretty flags everywhere!
So yes, Sayulita has grown to the point where you might need a golf cart to get around (though definitely not from any of the accommodation I've recommended below!) and you might have to queue ten minutes for a table in one of the town's most popular restaurants, but I promise… it will be worth it!
Hotels in Sayulita, Mexico
Having been to Sayulita four times, I have stayed in a few different hotels and looked inside quite a few more. When you're searching for hotels in Sayulita, it's important that you identify what is most important to you: location, amenities or a quiet environment, because it's virtually impossible to find a hotel in Sayulita that delivers in all three of those areas.
If you're planning to visit Sayulita during the busy vacation periods (the weeks around Christmas and New Year's Eve, and Semana Santa, or the week before Easter), it is essential that you make your Sayulita hotel reservation as far in advance as possible. I'm talking several months in advance, not just several weeks.
On my most recent visit I was unhappy with my accommodation (which I have deliberately not recommended below) and was unable to switch, because everything in town was fully booked. The people in the room next to me had decided to "wing it" with their reservation and were literally in tears (and then in an angry shouting match with one another…) when they discovered that there was not one single place left to sleep in the entire town… and the closest hotel with availability was the Four Seasons at Punta Mita, which was charging $15,000 USD per night for their one remaining villa…
So, as soon as you make plans to come visit Sayulita, hop on Booking.com and reserve one of my recommended Sayulita hotels. Please don't leave it to the last minute – you might end up sleeping in a tent on the beach!
Hotelito Los Suenos
I'm kicking myself for not making my Sayulita hotel reservation in time to stay at Hotelito Los Suenos. I believe this hotel (whose name translates to "Little Hotel of Dreams"!) offers the best combination of location, amenities, quiet atmosphere and comfortable surroundings in town. Home to one of Sayulita's original yoga studios, Hotelito Los Suenos is just a few blocks north of the river on a quiet, well-lit street. With two swimming pools, sun loungers, free boogie board rentals, air conditioning and reliable WiFi, this hotel goes above and beyond to make guests comfortable. From here, it's only a five-minute walk to the beach or the city center, and there are several popular restaurants about two blocks away.
Petit Hotel Hafa
Do you remember the days before Instagram? When you could only see tanned hipsters with sun-bleached, wavy hair making their own jewelry under a palapa on the beach in the travel section of Vogue? Well, a stay at Petit Hotel Hafa will whisk you back in time to those days – say, the early 2000s, – when you could take a photo standing in front of an angel wing mural just for the sheer joy of it, and not feel like you had to share it with your subscribers at the exact optimal time for engagement. Petit Hotel Hafa is a tiny boutique hotel right in the center of Sayulita, just one block from the main plaza. Full of Moroccan-inspired decor, and with a rooftop terrace offering sunset views over the town, this is the best location for design-oriented travelers. The downside, though, is that its central location can be quite noisy at night, so it's not recommended for light sleepers.
Villa Los Corales
Also on the north side of town, and up a fairly sizeable hill, Villa Los Corales is a family-run condominium building with apartment and studio suites for rent. Accommodating single travelers up to groups of six, this is a great choice if you're traveling to Sayulita with a family or as a group of friends. Villa Los Corales has a rooftop terrace with an infinity pool, sun loungers and even a fridge to keep your roof beers cold! There are some chickens in the neighborhood, so you may get an early morning wake-up call here.
Villa Amor
My first visit to Sayulita was shortly after the construction of Villa Amor, the town's first large waterfront condo development. Back then, Villa Amor was so controversial that someone even wrote a trashy mystery-romance novel set in the town, with the drama taking place against the lurking, multi-story, thinly-veiled backdrop of "Villa Roma". Yeah, read that backwards. Regardless, Villa Roma has stood the test of time, and countless other similar developments have popped up in town, making its presence significantly less significant.
Villa Amor is built into the hills along the water on the south side of the city center. Featuring several different types of villas, ranging from studios to three-bedroom units, prices here are a little bit high but you won't be disappointed by the beachfront location or the amenities, like daily yoga classes and swimming pools spread across two levels. Highly recommended for couples and families, but the high number of stairs mean that it's not ideal for travelers with mobility impairments.
Hotel Diamante
I stayed at Hotel Diamante on a previous visit to Sayulita, and can recommend it as a solid, good value option. Also located on the north side, but a short, five-minute walk into the center, Hotel Diamante mostly caters to local Mexican travelers who appreciate having access to a communal kitchen, swimming pool and sun terrace, along with the daily maid service that wouldn't be available in a typical vacation rental. The owners can provide beach towels and even sun umbrellas for use while you're at the nearby beach (just one block away!). Rooms have been upgraded since my visit, and while they are simple, they are clean, bright and comfortable.
Mar y Suenos
I didn't actually stay at Mar y Suenos Sayulita, but I am including it because it was beside the Airbnb I stayed at on my most recent visit, and while I wasn't happy with my Airbnb, I really liked its location. Mar y Suenos is an apartment hotel with standard suites, studios and even a fully-detached house for rent. There is a rooftop garden terrace, a swimming pool and even a Jacuzzi. Although the units are self-contained vacation rentals, there is an on-site caretaker who can help you with anything (as opposed to say, an absentee Airbnb host…). Hotel Mar y Suenos is a five minute walk to the beach and a ten minute walk to the center (including a short hill).
Top 10 Things to Do in Sayulita, Mexico
Although Sayulita is a small town, you'll never run out of things to do during your stay. On my most recent visit to Sayulita I stayed in town for ten days and still wasn't ready to leave (for nearby San Pancho) by the end. Whether you prefer to participate in high-energy water sports or relax like a boho beach babe, Sayulita will have exactly what you're looking for.
Sayulita Beach – Playa Principal
Sayulita's most famous landmark is its main beach (playa principal), a two-kilometer stretch of golden sand that is heaven for sunbathers, surfers and anyone wanting to dip their toes in the fresh Pacific waters. The crowds tend to gather at the south end of the beach, close to town, where there are lots of surf shops, beach bars and lounge chair rentals. Further north, the crowds disperse and it's a bit calmer, with local residents setting up their own beach towels in the sand and playing an occasional game of volleyball. Sayulita's beach is great for surfing and wading, but the undertow means that swimming is rarely recommended. Keep an eye on the flags (red means "do not swim!") and head to Playa de los Muertos (below) if you're looking to go swimming.
Playa de los Muertos
Once a secret spot that only locals knew about, Sayulita's Playa de los Muertos (Beach of the Dead) is now a popular alternative to the town's main beach. In this protected little cove the water is calm and swimming is easy. It's also much more quiet than the main beach, with no lounge chair rentals (bring your own towel!) and only one or two bars serving drinks and snacks.
To get to Playa de los Muertos, follow Calle Pescatores past Villa Amor, then follow the signs for the cemetery that lend the beach their name. Follow the dirt road through the colorful cemetery and then turn right towards the beach. It's an easy fifteen-minute walk from the main plaza in Sayulita.
Sayulita's Secret Beach Hike
If even Playa de los Muertos is too crowded for your liking, then head north to Sayulita's secret beach. As you can see from the photos, this one-kilometer stretch of beach is virtually empty – there were fewer than ten people there on the day I hiked through the jungle to this (mostly) uncharted paradise.
To reach Sayulita's secret beach, follow Avenida del Palmar to its far north end. At the end of the road there is a chain separating the paved road from the dirt footpath. You have a few different options, including following the jungle path the whole way or stopping at the rocks (shown in the second photo) and, if the tide is out, ducking through the two small caves to reach the beach on the opposite side. Although one of my travel friends did the trip in flip-flops, the rest of us were glad to be wearing proper running shoes.
Surf Lessons
I first learned to surf in Sayulita back in 2008, on one of my first visits to the popular surfing destination. I signed up for a semi-private surf lesson with Luna Azul, one of the largest surf shops in the center of town. My instructor was really nice and was used to teaching people with zero surfing experience. After just an hour or two I was confidently riding the (small!) waves in Sayulita, and I recently gave surfing another shot in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Luna Azul has lockers inside their shop, so if you're traveling solo you can secure your belongings while you're on the water.
Shopping in Sayulita
Sayulita is packed with trendy shops and street vendors selling both authentic and made-in-China souvenirs. For inexpensive jewelry, bags and souvenirs like those shown above, head to the street market that runs along Avenida del Palmar on the north side of the river. It's normal to haggle a bit when you're shopping in the street, but keep it polite and reasonable (especially if you're buying from the person who made the items!). If upscale boutique shopping is more your thing, the streets around the main plaza feature lots of handmade leather bags and sandals, jewelry made from precious metals and stones, organic health products, gorgeous home decor and boho chic fashions. Most stores have a no-returns policy, so take your time and evaluate your options when you're shopping. Some of my favorite shops in Sayulita include:
- Fleur d'Oranger for skincare
- Revoluction del Sueno for locally- and ethically-made souvenirs
- Terrenal Sayulita for organic food products
Scuba Diving at the Marieta Islands
Although there is no diving right in Sayulita, the town has two PADI-certified dive shops: Sayulita Entourage and Oceano Adventures. I would never recommend Sayulita as a destination to obtain your PADI Open Water Certification (go to Roatan, Honduras instead!) but if you're already certified, you might want to spend a day at the nearby Marietas Islands doing a two-tank dive excursion. The general process is that you depart from Sayulita by van or taxi, board a small fishing boat in Punta Mita, and then head out to one of the dive sites in the Bay of Banderas. Our boat went to the Marietas Islands, and we were close enough to the rocks to catch a glimpse of the blue-footed boobies on shore. Our two dives were pretty uneventful, but there are occasional sightings of manta rays and even humpback whales. Diving in Sayulita is quite expensive, with prices starting around $140 USD for the trip (including equipment rental).
Whale Watching in Punta Mita
If scuba diving isn't your thing, you can still get up close and personal with the region's aquatic life with a whale watching trip from Punta Mita. Both of the dive shops I've mentioned above, and many other tour providers in Sayulita, can organize these excursions for you, but it's also easy to just show up at the dock in Punta Mita and organize your own trip with one of the local fishermen. Peak whale watching season runs from early December to mid-March, with 90% of trips in January and February spotting the migrating humpback whales. Although I didn't take a whale watching tour, we easily spotted humpback whales breaching (jumping out of the water) during our scuba trip.
Day Trip to San Pancho
Today, San Pancho has the same vibe that Sayulita did ten years ago. Much smaller and more quiet, San Pancho attracts travelers who are interested in natural health and community-based tourism. You can walk from Sayulita to San Pancho (follow the trail to the secret beach, but keep walking for another forty-five minutes) or you can grab one of the buses that leaves every thirty minutes from Sayulita's bus station. While you're in town, you can try surfing (the water is a bit rougher here, so it's recommended for intermediate to advanced surfers), take a yoga class or explore the Entreamigos (Between Friends) Community Center. Click through to my complete San Pancho travel guide for full details… and if you fall in love with San Pancho, check out of your Sayulita hotel and check in to San Pancho's beautiful Hotel Cielo Rojo.
Rooftop Massage
Feeling tense after all that relaxing on the beach and eating tacos? Me too! That's why I booked a one-hour rooftop massage at Nirvanna Spa (yes, it has two "n"s in its name!). Nirvanna is one of the largest spas in town, with a central office between the main plaza and the beach, and a second tent location right on the beach. Before you begin your massage the English-speaking receptionist will ask for details about what pressure you'd like, any particularly sore spots and any areas to avoid, and then you'll be taken to your treatment room by your massage therapist (whose English may be more limited). Massages are very affordable and the quality was on par with what you would receive in a North American spa.
Restaurants in Sayulita, Mexico
According to TripAdvisor, there are one hundred and thirty-three restaurants in Sayulita! That is a crazy number of restaurants for a town that only has about 5,000 residents! I made a mission of eating in as many different Sayulita restaurants as possible, and managed to visit more than twenty different vegetarian- and vegan-friendly restaurants in Sayulita during my visit. Click the link to see the full run-down of all twenty restaurants, or, if you're short on time, just swing by any of my favorites:
Breakfast in Sayulita
Start your day with a healthy smoothie or smoothie bowl at Organi-K or Matiz by Day (shown above). If you want something savory, I recommend chilaquiles verdes from La Rustica (a little pricey) or Mary's Traditional Mexican Cuisine (inexpensive).
Lunch in Sayulita
Don't leave Sayulita without trying an itacate from El Itacate – a burrito that is wrapped in a layer of crispy fried cheese instead of a typical flour tortilla.
Dinner in Sayulita
If it's early in the evening, head to Pizza Venezia right when they open to snag a coveted table and an 89-peso pizza with unlimited toppings. If you'd rather have Mexican food, try a chile relleno at Sayulita Cafe.
Drinks in Sayulita
Palmar Trapiche is a restaurant and craft beer bar in a lush garden atmosphere. Grab one of their tropical IPAs and relax in a hammock or at a picnic table.
Again, for complete details, make sure to read my full Sayulita restaurant report. It covers everything you need to know about eating out in Sayulita, and covers many more restaurants.
Getting to Sayulita, Mexico
Sayulita's bus station is on the main road into town and is an easy walk into the city center. Unless your accommodation is uphill, you should be able to walk from the bus station to your accommodation in fifteen minutes or less.
Getting to Sayulita from Puerto Vallarta
On my most recent visit to Sayulita, I flew into the Puerto Vallarta airport and used public transportation to reach Sayulita. The total cost was $42 pesos and the trip time was slightly longer than one hour.
In Puerto Vallarta, the buses reliably begin their route at the bus stop across the street from the airport. Exit the airport, turn left and cross the orange overpass to the opposite side of the highway. There, wait for a white-and-green Compostela bus with Sayulita written on its front window. There isn't a designated luggage area, but drivers are used to travelers dragging suitcases and backpacks on board.
A faster, more comfortable method of transportation between Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita is to use a private taxi or Uber. Uber rates are typically under $500 pesos, while taxis charge about $60 USD.
If you do venture into Puerto Vallarta for a day, you can follow this one-day tour of Puerto Vallarta on your own (no guide required!).
Getting to Sayulita from Guadalajara
The Vallarta Plus bus line operates daily bus service between Guadalajara (north and south bus stations) and Sayulita. The trip departs in the morning and takes about four hours. On the return trip, there are usually two afternoon departures to choose from. At publication time, tickets cost about $575 pesos.
Getting to Sayulita from San Pancho
Buses from San Pancho to Sayulita depart from the side of the highway at the Avenida Tercer Mundo turn-off. There is one hourly bus from the turn-off all the way into Sayulita's main bus station – ask the driver if the bus goes to "Sayulita centro". The cost of this official bus is about $40 pesos. Otherwise, if you flag down a random bus passing by, they are likely to only charge $10 pesos, but they will drop you off at the edge of the highway in Sayulita. From here, it's a further two-kilometer walk into the town center.
Sayulita, Mexico – Travel Essentials
Banks in Sayulita, Mexico
Sayulita's banking situation is definitely a sticking point for me. As far as I can tell, there are no national banks with branches in Sayulita. Instead, the town is full of private ATMs that charge truly exorbitant fees to withdraw Mexican pesos or US dollars. One ATM tried to charge me more than $8 USD to make a simple withdrawal, and others charged up to 10% of your total withdrawal as a transaction fee! There's not really a workaround (other than going to Bucerias and using an ATM there), so bring lots of cash and prepare to be ripped off at the ATM. Note that during busy holiday season, many ATMs run out of cash. Don't get down to Wallet Zero before you withdraw extra cash.
Hospitals in Sayulita, Mexico
Unfortunately, I had to visit the doctor in Sayulita after getting knocked around underwater during my scuba diving excursion and discovering a piece of sea urchin spine embedded under my skin. There is not a real hospital in Sayulita, but does have a number of medical clinics that can provide some urgent care services and consultations. I visited the Banderas Bay Medical Center on Avenida del Palmar (shown above). I don't believe the clinic is staffed all the time, but the pharmacist in the adjacent building called the doctor for me, and he arrived within ten minutes for the affordable consultation.
In case of a serious medical emergency, I recommend taking a taxi to one of the QMC Hospitals in Bucerias or Puerto Vallarta. If you are unable to take a taxi, ask a local to phone the hospital's ambulance service. Keep in mind that Mexican hospitals may ask foreigners for payment before they begin treatment, so it's essential that you bring a credit card (even if you have travel insurance).
Safety in Sayulita, Mexico
Personally, as a "fearless female" traveler, I have a somewhat laissez-faire attitude towards safety. My approach is to consistently take commonsense safety precautions, but not worry about what might go wrong. Overall, Sayulita is a very safe travel destination, but there are some simple things that you can do to make for a safer stay in Sayulita.
The biggest risk of travel to Sayulita is probably food poisoning and other stomach bugs. Most people I spoke with, myself included, experienced some kind of stomach discomfort during their stay in Sayulita. Unfortunately, stomach problems are common enough that internet forums feature lengthy discussions of this "Sayulita Sickness".
Personally, during my most recent ten-day stay, I experienced twenty-four hours of mild stomach discomfort and fatigue, which is a common symptom of mild food poisoning. To reduce your risk of food poisoning while traveling you should always wash your hands before eating, drink purified (or otherwise potable) water and stick to busy restaurants or restaurants where you can see the kitchen is clean. The Government of Canada has more information about food safety abroad. I wouldn't necessarily pack stomach medicine for my trip to Sayulita, as these types of products are very inexpensive in Mexican pharmacies.
The second potential risk in Sayulita is petty theft. Although violent crime is exceptionally rare in Sayulita, there are occasional crimes of opportunity. For example, as I was sitting down for dinner at a restaurant in the town center, I heard a commotion at a nearby table. A girl sitting at a street-side table had hung her purse over her chair while she ate, and when it came time to pay she realized that her purse had been stolen. Keep your valuables close at hand at all times! On the same note, there have been reports of break-ins at some vacation rentals, and the common thread is often that a window or patio door was left unlocked and/or open while the residents were at the beach or out for dinner. Lock up your property completely when you're not at home.
Closing Thoughts on Sayulita
Sayulita has grown a lot over the past ten years, and what it may have lost in village charm it gained in town comforts, including fantastic new hotels, almost countless new restaurants with high-quality food, and improved tourist infrastructure. These have rightfully earned Sayulita its designation as a Pueblo Magico.
Today, Sayulita has good options for all types of travelers, whether you're a family looking to build sand castles with your children or a solo surfer looking for a safe and reliable surf break. I can highly recommend a visit to Sayulita, and like always, I'm happy to answer your questions in the comments!


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FINAL CALL: Canucks Junior Golf Week Presented by Odlum Brown
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- Published: 2019-06-19
By THE PGA OF BC
RICHMOND, British Columbia — Canucks Junior Golf Week presented by Odlum Brown Limited returns July 2-9 at more than 30 golf facilities across the province, and there are just a couple of days left to sign up for this great, affordable program aimed at novice youth golfers.
Due to popular demand, we have added another session in Kelowna at The Okanagan Golf Club on Saturday, July 6. Although many of this year's camps in the Lower Mainland have reached capacity, opportunities are still available in all regions of the province for your child to learn the game of golf from PGA of BC Professionals and take home great gifts! CLICK HERE to sign up before our June 20 registration deadline.
Canucks Junior Golf Week will take place from July 2-9, 2019, featuring dozens of single-day camps for youth located at golf facilities throughout British Columbia. Children aged 5 & up will have fun learning the game of golf from certified PGA of British Columbia Professionals in their respective communities.
Boys and girls from all athletic backgrounds and all skill levels are encouraged to register -- no previous golf experience or equipment is necessary to participate! Approximately 3,500 kids have taken part in Canucks Junior Golf Week since 2014, and the vast majority were introduced to the sport for the first time. We'll supply the clubs if your son or daughter doesn't have their own.
The cost for a one-day camp during Canucks Junior Golf Week is only $20 (+GST), which includes equipment rental (if required), facility fees, certified golf instruction led by PGA of BC Professionals and multiple take-home gifts. The length of each camp will vary by facility, the number of attendees and the general age of the participants, but sessions generally last up to two hours in length. Learn more about the program at www.pgabc.org/golfweek.
In addition to the Vancouver Canucks and exclusive presenting sponsor Odlum Brown Limited, the PGA of British Columbia would like to thank contributing sponsors Srixon and Kal Tire for their patronage of this junior golf initiative, as well as BC Hockey for its ongoing support.
CLICK HERE to register for Canucks Junior Golf Week, or click here to view a full list of participating locations, dates and times.
Please note that registration for all camps will close Thursday, June 20 at 4 p.m. PT. Registration takes place on a first-come, first-served basis and camps fill up fast, so early registration is encouraged to secure your preferred time and location.

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Over the years, John Mayer has always dabbled in the world of hip-hop, collaborating with rappers and offering his opinion on the climate of the genre. Throughout his silly interactions with Nicki Minaj or his studio sessions with Russ or Big Sean, John Mayer has established a solid lane for himself in the pop and R&B world. Attempting to modernize his sound a bit, John Mayer decided to work with one of hip-hop's most prolific producers in No I.D., dropping off his new single "New Light."
The track is very clearly ready for the summer. A feel-good, breezy affair that is sure to get plenty of radio airplay, John Mayer has praised No I.D. for his work on the song, saying that he uses Ableton Live "like a violin." What do you think of his latest effort?
Quotable Lyrics:
I'm the boy in your other phone
Lighting up inside your drawer at home all alone
Pushing 40 in the friend zone
We talk and then you walk away every day
Oh, you don't think twice 'bout me
And maybe you're right to doubt me


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Everyone may have thought about being their own boss here and there. Perhaps it has been something your thinking about recently. Making your own work hours and not answering to a boss can be priceless benefits. If you're looking for some excellent tips, keep reading.
When you start a home business enterprise, there are many responsibilities to consider. Find your niche and leverage off of this when you begin. What fields or areas do you have a particular talent in? Research for a considerable amount of time before you throw all your eggs into one basket. Network with other successful home based business owners.
Starting a work from home business can be exciting, but it also takes a ton of initiative and a burning desire to bring your dreams into reality. Building a separate structure for your attraction marketing system home business enterprise might be a good idea – or even a legally required one, depending on your local codes. This is particularly well-suited for home businesses with a lot of face-to-face sales, as it keeps customers out of your private home. Consider renting office space, so you can easily separate home and work life.
Do you have an office with the needed supplies that you feel comfortable in? This may not seem that important, but it is hard to stay motivated if you don't have the proper setup.
If you do not know what you want to sell or market, consider making it something you use or could use. Try and determine the needs of your consumers before you select a product. If you have noticed a specific need for a certain product, you can be sure that others have experienced that need as well.
Start your home business enterprise while you are still employed. Chances are that your new business will not bring in a profit for quite a while, and it is best to have regular income from your current job during that click here time. It is wise to stick to your job while waiting to build profits from your new business.
Join forums about work from home business-related topics. This is a great tool for networking, as well as learning various secrets and techniques of the trade. Networking like this can often pay off!
When you are working from home, it is still important for you to be the best you can. If you don't put yourself first, your self esteem may be hurt, even if you are enjoying your home business enterprise. Take a shower, get dressed and report to your home office in a professional manner. Investing in you, and integrating these tips into your days, will improve your opinion of yourself and also improve how other people perceive you.
Before you begin marketing and selling products, you should set your price point based off market research. Check out the competition and try to offer prices that are a bit more competitive. Talking poorly about rivals is never good business; simply build up your own business.
Regardless of the kind of business you run, it is still important that you give your customers optimum service. You are the boss and your success is up to you. Do not stop learning how to operate a successful home business enterprise. Before you know it, your business can be flourishing.


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Substance Misuse
Q1 Alison Halford:
What progress has been made in tackling substance misuse in Wales? (OAQ13239)
The Minister for Health and Social Services (Jane Hutt):
The Welsh substance misuse strategy was launched last year following extensive development, and consultation with experts from all the relevant services in Wales. I have established a new advisory panel on substance misuse, and enhanced the Assembly's ability to support and advise those working in the area of substance misuse by bringing the Welsh drug and alcohol unit into the Assembly. The strategy is being delivered locally by five drug and alcohol action teams in Wales.
Alison Halford:
I congratulate you on all your initiatives. Notwithstanding, heroin use in Wales has unexpectedly increased over the past few months and drug charities report a rise in heroin use from four to 84 cases a year. Catherine Zeta Jones recently claimed that it is easier to get drugs than beer in parts of Wales. Drugs Aid states that it is increasingly difficult to find detox beds. It is known that once an addict is turned away, he or she may never apply for help again. Can you assure me that treatment, where possible, will be immediately available and comprehensive?
Jane Hutt:
This is a serious matter, particularly for our young people. We have substantially increased direct Assembly expenditure on drug and alcohol initiatives. The £500,000 additional funding in last week's draft budget to support drug rehabilitation and treatment services is of key importance. Clearly that means detox beds and the residential and rehabilitation projects that we support in Wales. It also means the community detox projects that are being developed by the voluntary sector. I assure you that this is an issue that we are all addressing seriously, particularly the increased use of heroin.
David Davies:
Is it not a paradox that, on the one hand, you are happy to spend millions of pounds discouraging people from smoking and, on the other, your colleagues in the Westminster Government are moving towards legalising soft drugs? Also, if this is a serious matter, as you claim, can you tell us where your Cabinet colleagues are?
Jane Hutt:
You know, David, that the reclassification of cannabis is a matter for the Home Office. It will be reclassified from a class B to a class C drug, which is different from decriminalisation or legalisation. Cannabis will remain a controlled drug and its use a criminal offence. We must concentrate on the key issue, and that is Alison's point about heroine use; we should target our attention on tackling that scourge of young people in Wales.
John Griffiths:
The regulations and national minimum standards for care homes for younger adults will create considerable challenges for the six registered residential care homes in Wales specialising in substance misuse. Building work, for example, will be costly. Will you investigate this situation and how we may assist the care providers to overcome these difficulties?
Jane Hutt:
Under our grant scheme we support a number of residential rehabilitation centres in Wales. The national minimum standards that have been out to consultation under the Care Standards Act 2000 are a matter for concern for all the residential units in Wales, in all the care sectors. However, this is a consultation exercise concerning what we can achieve in partnership with the care sector. It is about the longer term, as well as the short-term standards that we must achieve. I can assure you that we will consult closely to ensure that our services are not affected.
Jocelyn Davies:
Point of order. Here we are in Plenary and no Ministers are present except for one. There is no Minister for Assembly Business—
The Presiding Officer:
Order. I will take points of order arising from questions immediately after questions.


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Rumors swirl as AlpNames suffers "days" of downtime
The web site of controversial registrar AlpNames has been offline for "days", and rumors have started to circulate that it might not just a technical problem.
At time of writing, alpnames.com resolves to a Cloudflare error page, warning that the AlpNames web server has an invalid SSL certificate. Cloudflare may also show an ugly, bare-bones cached version of the site.
This means that AlpNames customers are unable to log in to manage their domains, according to threads on Namepros and Reddit, and conversations I've had with some of those affected.
It's said that customers are able to manage their domains by logging in directly to LogicBoxes, AlpNames' registrar-in-a-box provider, but I've been unable to personally verify this.
AlpNames is believed to have almost 700,000 names under management, double the size it was last June but well below its peak, at the height of its deep-discounting period in 2017, of over three million.
It's not known how many individual registrants are affected. The company tends to attract what one might charitably call "bulk-buyers", so it will be substantially lower than the number of registered domains.
It's also not entirely clear when the web site went down. It's not been loading here for at least 12 hours, but the first reference to downtime on Namepros was on Sunday. Multiple other sources have told me today that it's been unavailable "for a few days".
A separate AlpNames-owned web site focused on marketing .icu domains to the Chinese market is still online.
But it seems a lot of AlpNames customers have been left hanging in uncertainty, unsure how or when they will be able to manage their domains.
I've been unable to reach any of AlpNames' senior executives for comment on the situation today.
An email sent to CEO Iain Roache this morning, at the address he was using in December, bounced back with a "disabled account" error message. I have received no response to messages I sent to two other email addresses he is known to use.
I understand that fellow AlpNames exec Geir Rasmussen who, with Roache, was enthusiastically pitching grand plans for AlpNames as recently as October, is no longer with the company.
Chief operating officer Damon Barnard also left the company last October and ceased work as a director around the same time.
Records show the salesperson due to represent AlpNames at this week's ICANN 64 meeting in Japan did not show up and is believed to have also left the company in January.
The company's Twitter and Facebook accounts, which are not usually particularly active anyway, have not yet addressed the downtime problem.
If it is simply a case of an expired or misconfigured SSL cert, why is it taking so long to fix, and why has there been radio silence from AlpNames?
Opponents and competitors are putting the word around that there may be a more serious problem with the company, but I've not seen any conclusive evidence that this is the case.
It's possible there's some confusion between AlpNames and Famous Four Media, the now-defunct Roache/Rasmussen venture that managed the portfolio of new gTLDs owned by Domain Venture Partners, an investment vehicle set up by Roache prior to ICANN's 2012 gTLD application round.
DVP is no longer affiliated with AlpNames and its gTLDs are managed by a new GRS Domains, after an investor revolt.
UPDATE August 12 2020: Almost 16 months after this article was published, Roache recently wrote to DI and stated the following:
Alpnames itself worked closely with ICANN for months to arrange for its exit from the Registrar business and with a number of Registrars to arrange for the transfer of the customers. Your article does not reflect the detail of what transpired and is inaccurate.


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White House Wants to Slash 72% From Renewable Energy Programs
In 2017, the administration's attempts to slash these programs were thwarted by Congress.
The White House is expected to call for drastic cuts in funding for the Energy Department's renewable energy and energy efficiency programs, according to a draft of the forthcoming budget obtained by the Washington Post.
The proposed budget asks for $575.5 million in funding for these programs in fiscal year 2019, compared to $2.04 billion the previous year, a reduction of 72%.
Everything from fuel efficiency initiatives, grants for renewable companies, training programs for solar workers, research into cost efficiency, and research into new technologies, and much more would be heavily cut, according to the Post.
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In 2017, the administration's attempts to slash these programs were thwarted by Congress, and it's possible that this will happen again, the Post reports.
A source familiar with the proposed budget told the Post that money from these programs would be redirected to nuclear energy, an initiative favored by Rick Perry, the Department of Energy's director.
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On Jan. 22, the White House added a 30% tariff to foreign-made solar panels, despite protests from solar industry representatives who said it would dampen business.
And over the course of 2017, the Trump administration began to dismantle the Clean Power Plan, announced a withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, enabled fossil fuel drilling on public lands, opened protected waters to drilling, scrubbed climate change information from federal websites, and enacted various other moves meant to slow the progress of renewable energy.
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Hi All,
Had a question this week from a customer with a device + corresponding driver he'd written himself in C++. He wanted to use groov as a front-end. No Opto 22 hardware at all, an no OPC UA Servers handy either. (He had a small device, I believe a scale, and his custom software to control/monitor it from a Windows PC.)
My suggestion:
Use our OptoMMP as the glue/API between groov Server for Windows + SoftPAC and his C++ driver.
All he needs:
- [[U][B]SoftPAC[/B][/U]](http://www.opto22.com/lp/pc_based_controller.aspx) - which may be purchased separately and used with (FREE!) PAC Project BASIC, also included with (not free) PAC Project Pro, and includes our OptoMMP (memory map).
- [I]groov[/I] Server for Windows - [[B][U]free trial here[/U][/B]](http://groov.com/free-trial/)
- The [[B][U]C++ OptoMMP Communication Tookit[/U][/B]](http://www.opto22.com/site/downloads/dl_drilldown.aspx?aid=4420) for Windows, etc. (FREE!) to connect his C++ code to the memory map.
- A little logic to move data to/from SoftPAC's mem map. See details/attachments below.
For my example logic, I somewhat arbitrarily chose to use, as the glue in the memory map:
- 1000 Float "inputs" - coming FROM the mem map, Scratch Pad (SP) area [elements 0 - 999]
- 1000 Float "outputs" - going TO the mem map, Scratch Pad Integer area [elements 1000 - 1999]
- 1000 Int 32 inputs - FROM mem map, SP Floats [elements 0 - 999]
- 1000 Int 32 outputs -TO mem map, SP Floats [elements 1000-1999]
Both the toolkit & SoftPAC include commands like:
[INDENT] GetScratchPadIntegerArea, GetScratchPadFloatArea
SetScratchPadIntegerArea, SetScratchPadFloatArea[/INDENT]
In the SoftPAC logic, I load up some ready-to-groov corresponding tags called:
- ntInputInt32s [0 .. 999]
- ntOutputInt32s [0 .. 999]
- ftInputFloats [0 .. 999]
- ftOutputFloats [0 .. 999]
For convenience, I also added 4 string tables with corresponding names, to be used as labels/notes in groov as to what each of those elements/values represent, 50 characters each.
All of these 1000-elements-each tag/tables can be easily imported into groov (using the idb.txt included below), then attached to one of a variety of gadget choices:
To load the logic into SoftPAC, no need to even look at it or run PAC Control! You can load the attached .cdf using PAC Terminal's File > Download Control Engine Download File (CDF). FYI, that download could also be done using PAC Terminal's command-line option, for example, from that C++ code.
Not that you NEED to see the logic running on SoftPAC to move data from tag/groov tables to mem map tables, but here's what it looks like, just a handful of blocks/commands:
Just a little bit of glue and you can groov your own C++ stuff! Yet another example of how we play well with others.
Questions? Comments? Do share!
groovIDBtxt_and_the_cdf.zip (2.87 KB)


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The Galactic Center: a laboratory for the study of the physics and astrophysics of supermassive black holes
The center of the Milky Way hosts the closest supermassive black hole and nuclear star cluster to the Earth, offering us the opportunity to study the physics of supermasive black holes and their environment at a level of detail not possible elsewhere. I will discuss two major questions that are at the forefront of Galactic center research: (1) Is General Relativity the correct description of supermassive black holes? (2) How do nuclear star clusters form and evolve in the vicinity of a supermassive black hole? I will show how the long time-baseline of Galactic center observations, improved instrumental capabilities and the use of statistical methods to combine many types of data have led us to new insights into these questions. I will discuss the measurement of the relativistic red-shift from the sttar S0-2/S2 as it went through its closest approach to the supermassive black hole in 2018, as well as the results from the first chemcial-dynamical model of the Milky Way Nuclear Star Cluster
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CONTACT is constructed around one of the most extraordinary pieces of footage in Australian history; the moment in 1964 where a group of 20 Martu women and children walked out of the Great Sandy Desert into a new universe of European modernity. The event was only captured on film because scientists were testing the Blue Streak Rocket in the desert at the time. Many of the players on both sides are alive to recreate and tell their story.
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Families find a fun way to be mobile by incorporating cargo bikes into the routine
The Dutch word bakfiets means box bike and Amsterdam is filled with these cargo-style bikes, carrying kids, groceries, and wares that can all be strapped in and carried safely about town.
While this type of bike may not be quite as prominent in the United States, we talked to four area families that are finding ways to incorporate pedal power into their daily world, treading the "bakfiets" lifestyle with a sense of adventure and a desire to bring a healthy, economical and environmentally-friendly means of getting around into their daily routines.
Angela and Jarin Marocco
Angela and Jarin Marocco of Ann Arbor are a single-car couple and use a WorkCycles cargo bike from the Netherlands for their work and school commute, running errands, and family fun with their children Dominic, 4, and Aurelio, 2.
Angela Marocco, a program manager at the University of Michigan School of Education, says the bikes can be pricey and not every road is cycle friendly, so she was hesitant at first. Her husband, Jarin Marocco, who has been a cycle-enthusiast for the past 10 years, made the case for purchasing the bike touting the long-term money savings and safety of having the children in the front where the parent rider could see them.
Jarin Marocco is a nurse at the U-M Kellogg Eye Center and commutes year-around using one of several bikes, including a distinctive recumbent bike that puts the rider in a reclining position. Angela Marocco incorporates the cargo bike, the bus, and her car into her daily routine, depending on her transportation needs.
Savings and fun
The couple said they have seen the benefits in cost savings with gas, maintenance and parking fees. They note the convenience of pulling right up to their building for work. There's also the fun-factor of tooling around with their young children safely strapped in the front of the bike for grocery trips and leisure rides.
The couple also had a battery added to the bike for an electric-assist feature that allows them to go further, faster while carrying heavier loads. "It's really a game-changer for any family already cycling, or for those that are going to make it a part of their routine," Angela Marocco said.
To enable their family to be able to connect socially with other cargo bike owners, Angela Marocco created the Ann Arbor Bakfiets Facebook Group in 2016.
Nicholas and Natalie Adams
Nicholas Adams said he wasn't a bike enthusiast until about three years ago when Human Electric Hybrids (H.E.H.) of Ypsilanti converted his road bike with an electric assist feature. Ever since, Adams has been hooked and now he and his wife, Natalie, are looking for a bakfiet-style bike to tote their two children, Oskar, 5, and Magnus, 2.
"I live four and a half miles from work," Adams said, "and it just seemed absurd to drive to work everyday."
Nicholas Adams sold his car after converting his bike, finding out he could make the commute to his job at the University of Michigan fairly easily without getting sweaty, while helping the environment in the process.
Natalie Adams has a longtail cargo bike called Radwagon from Rad Power Bikes that could potentially accommodate the two children on the back, but, for now, the couple carries one child on each bike for family outings. One of their favorite family bike rides is the Border to Border trail that connects many Washtenaw County areas. Nicholas Adams said a lack of bike lanes near home and snow-cover can be an obstacle at times.
He said his electric-assist allows him to ride more confidently with traffic, takes much of the stress out of commuting and provides many health benefits with the daily exercise. Once the couple gets their box bike in the spring, they plan to incorporate bike riding even more into their daily family routines.
Nate Phipps
Nate Phipps was overjoyed when he found out the local owner of a Bullitt cargo bike was selling. Phipps rides bikes on his commute to work at the University of Michigan and also rides recreationally.
He and his partner, Michelle Bellino, have a 14-month old son, Reed, and wanted a way to transport the little one. Phipps is part of the Bicycle Alliance of Washtenaw and anxious to let people of all skill and interest levels know the fun and convenience of a cargo bike.
"It puts a smile on my face and turns a lot of heads," Phipps said, of being able to ride the sleak, white cargo-style bike. The bicycle is somewhat narrower than other styles of cargo bikes and rides with greater maneuverability.
Cargo bikes are a great car-alternative, Phipps explains, and add a lot of health benefits.
Bike Lending Library
Phipps said some families may be hesitant to make the switch to cargo-bike commuting, but there is a lot of information out there for people interested. Families who would like to try out the unique bikes before making a purchase can contact the Bicycle Alliance of Washtenaw general email at email@example.com to access a bicycle lending library.
Sam Firke
Rain, snow or sunshine, Sam Firke makes the daily 7-mile round trip commute to drop off his two older children, Ilana, 8, and Ari, 4, at school saying it's a nice way to start the day.
He and his wife, Shoshannah Lenski, have been in Ann Arbor for the past 10 years. They also have a younger son, Ezra, 7 months. Sam does data analysis for a K-12 education nonprofit and works remotely.
He explains he became a regular bike rider in 2016 after seeing a cargo bike for the first time in New York City and wanting to give it a try. He bought a Yuba Boda Boda, later upgrading to a Yuba Spicy Curry, which is a longtail bike with an electric motor assist.
Benefits abound
"I do most of our shopping on the bike, even including the occasional trip to Costco," Sam Firke said, saying his reasons for riding include the environment, for pleasure, incorporating exercise into a busy schedule and not having to worry about parking.
"My kids and I have better conversations on the bike than in a car. And we can stop and engage with things like animals by the side of the road or friends on the sidewalk."
He said his favorite places to bike as a family are where he can get safely and quickly. "In particular, the new bike lanes on North Maple Road changed from being a street I avoided to one where I'm comfortable taking my kids to the library on the back of my bike."
Winter weather can be a big obstacle but the family allots a good amount of time before school to suit up with appropriate winter gear.
Advice for those considering a cargo bike? Borrow one from someone, Firke said. "It's a big purchase when you're not sure if it will change your life as you hope." He said he is happy to offer test trips on his bike and talk to people about the pros and cons of various options.


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Let me begin by saying, I am not a great fan of Robin Sharma. I was not impressed by the book called "The leader who had no title" previously. The language used and ideas discussed were like bouncers bowled at 150 Kph. But, recently when I entered into Crossword book store, the title of the book got my attention. I just picked it up randomly and started to take an aerial view into the book. Then, went on to buy and started reading the book.
Let me begin with what i liked most about the book.
1. Title of the book
2. Content
3. Language used
4. Of course, the price
Flip Side
1. Some ideas seemed impractical
Let me begin with the title. During someones life time, more or less every body would ask themselves the same question. Who will cry when I die. Means, have I lived the life worth it? So, for a person who involves in regular introspection, it would definitely catch their eye. The content is great and some ideas discussed are really awesome. I really liked the idea of having personal board of directors. (read for the full idea). Second is to take a news fast. The idea discusses about how negative news impact our daily activities. Likewise, there are many great ideas discussed in the book for someone to read and put them into practice. The book also offers few simple tips to put the ideas into practice. Through out the book the author has kept the language very simple and Robin Sharma deserves a clap for the same. All the ideas are presented in brief, not in boring essays. Each idea typically goes for about 1 to 2 pages maximum. The price is very affordable at Rs.150/- in the book store and Flipkart offers at Rs.102/-. The book is totally a paisa vasool. It would not take more than 10 days to complete the entire book and some ideas discussed are totally applicable to our daily routines.
The flip side is that, some of the ideas seems to be too impractical for me. I can tell you those are not many, but are worth giving an observation.
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Google New Messaging App Might Get Augmented with Artificial Intelligence
Wouldn't it be nice to have an AI bot that could address all your queries by means of Google Search? Well, Google is already getting themselves drawn in for the development of such an app.
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the Mountain View Company is having its eyes fixed upon the development of a messaging app that would have artificial intelligence strapped in to bond the chat platform with its humungous search database.
The messaging app is reported to be featuring services for both chatbots as well as for normal chats with friends.
A similar guiding process seen in Google Search Engine will be utilized once you decide to get involved with chatbots, from where anything you text will be picked up by the advanced intelligences of these bots; a feature that makes the new app much advanced than of Google Now.
Google queries asked can still get you somewhere close to the answers required, but only if you narrow down your questions to under the learning limit of Google Now. That's what we believe would be changed with this upcoming app from Google.
It's also not necessary that each of these bots would appear directly from Google. Google is also calling upon third-party developers to take advantage of the bot services so that they can come up with one of their own.
There's no word on when the new app would be brought out. But it doesn't appear far from now. Reports reveal that Google has been working on the app for over a year now. That would mean that the launch deadline could be sometime before next year.


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The Howler Mag
By: Tom Peifer
The truth is that it is not raining much this year in Guanacaste. Depending on your area, perspective or source of data, we may be 80% below last year. Recent national forecasts say we'll get something substantial in September and October. Maybe corn farmers will have better luck with their late-season planting.
The truth is, we don't know if this is just a dry year after two wet years, or the beginning of a new pattern. Climate change models show Guanacaste becoming 30% drier but even that misses the point. They have long predicted that rainfall would come in more intense 'events'. When that happens, more water ends up running off to the ocean, less goes into the ground. Thirty percent less rain may well translate into fifty percent drier. Nobody knows for sure.
Over the years in these columns we have explored ways to adapt your home, your farm or garden, to the realities of a changing world. A well-placed bump here and an infiltration zone there and, bingo, you have an area where your plants could swear they were living in the humid tropics. But, as Mark Twain wryly noted, common sense appears to be a very uncommon thing.
Let that thought hang there while considering that a dry year for Guanacaste may lead to lower levels in Lake Arenal and reduced electricity generation in one of the biggest hydropower installations of the country. Might have been a good idea for someone to ponder that variable before developing a surfeit of energy guzzling, air-conditioned, tourist industry infrastructure. Ditto for the proposed massive diversion of ground water and river flows to keep the lawns and golf courses green.
An ironic fact is that the current weakness of the whole edifice of the tourism-related economy is due to 'other' reasons. Inquiring minds can now follow the paper trail and see how the twin towers of tourism and related construction were erected on the less-than-stable subsoil of the expanding US real estate and financial bubble. Both evidence and testimony would appear to demonstrate that that bubble was blown to resuscitate the moribund US economy after the dot.com bubble popped.
Let's cut to the chase here. What's the next bubble? Trillions of dollars have been poured into rescue efforts. Many observers are skeptical that the future will rock steady to the tune of "Let the good times roll." A recent conference in Russia—with US observers politely refused—is seen as a first step away from the dollar-based international monetary system. The truth is that there is a massive historical shift occurring and we are living through it.
The expression "living in a bubble" describes someone protected or isolated from reality. In the financial realm–which for many millions now impacts access to things like jobs, food, and shelter in addition to flights to Costa Rica—we can now observe the collective letdown of a return to stark reality. Let's run with the analogy a bit.
I recently saw an article with a series of graphs that depict man's increasing impact on nature. Statistics freaks call the form of the exponential rise of the curve from flat to vertical a "hockey stick." Pick your favorite area of concern. It was there. Over-fishing of the oceans, depletion of forests, use of groundwater, species extinction, fertilizer consumption, use of fossil fuels, McDonald's restaurants, air travel, CO2 in the atmosphere, extraction of minerals from the earth's crust. Hockey sticks galore.
The truth is that the human race has benefited from a series of bubbles conveniently blown by the forces of nature. You can thank your lucky stars that we just happen to enjoy life in an atmosphere that conveniently affords protection from the inhospitable void of space and a nice convenient breathable gas called oxygen that conveniently comes out of plants that conveniently turn solar energy into stuff we can use. All in all, it has been a quite comfy place for the human race to hang its hat for a while—considering the alternatives. But, it would appear that humanity has been busily bursting the bubbles with the hockey stick curve of exponential economic growth and the collateral damage of resource consumption and its consequences.
Now they may not be hockey fans, but mainstream economists want to get back to exponential growth ASAP. Most are wont to entrust our fate to the workings of the invisible guiding hand that is supposedly able to replace anything with something else as long as the price is right. Like they found the secret force which passes from the hand of God on the ceiling of the Sistine chapel and puts the spark of life into the lifeless clay of a recently moulded Adam. Inquiring minds can mull over the likelihood of market forces solving the shortage of rainfall in time for this year's corn crop in Guanacaste, or next year's electrical outages if Lake Arenal doesn't fill up.
The truth is that even the White House recently released a report saying that localities need to prepare for the inevitable effects of climate change based on what we now know. We're not talking more research. We're talking adaptation—concrete action steps around the certainty, as we now know it. No more head in the clouds, head in the sand or pie in the sky. The stuff is comin' down so people get ready. Like the Guanacaste proverb: hombre prevenido vale por dos (a well-prepared man is worth double…)
There are plenty of 'baby steps' you can take to prepare your home, garden or farm for a drier Guanacaste.
As a country, Costa Rica is several giant steps ahead of the pack in terms of coping with the vicissitudes of a future largely defined by climate change and both energy and water issues. Unfortunately the powers that be don't realize what a comparative advantage they enjoy, or how to make best use of it.
As observed above, "The truth is tough," but it may not resonate well with those whose power depends on adherence to the norms of yore. One of my favorite songs admonishes us to "tell the children the truth." They may in fact be more receptive. After all, the 'sins of their fathers' are going to be visited unfairly on their heads, leaving them with far fewer bubbles to enjoy.
It bears remembering that most organisms survived by the luck of the genetic draw in the sudden-death casino of natural selection. If your genes moved in the right direction, you evolved fast enough to adapt, to keep up with the changin' times. Homo sapiens, at least in theory, is a breed apart. We have the ability to see which way the wind is blowing and set the sails accordingly.
You can do your own kids a big favor. Tell them the truth and provide them with the knowledge and the tools to make a difference. Take the time—and effort–to blow some life back into the real bubbles, the natural ones that sustain us all and give us the gift of Pura Vida.
And yes, enjoy the fiesta time wonders that float, drift and rise like glittering spherical rainbows and make the children run, clapping their hands into the future with exuberance and happines.


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(INTELLIHUB) — CNN's Chris Cuomo grilled author and political pundit Roger Stone on Monday over fake news claims that the pundit was colluding with the Russians by having advance knowledge of the widely purported Democratic National Committee 'hack,' forcing Stone to defend himself once again.
A footer graphic on the CNN broadcast read: "Is Roger Stone a target of the Mueller probe?"
On the show, Stone repeatedly denied claims that he had any foreknowledge of the alleged DNC hack and admitted his tweets which appeared to give an advance warning were only fired out because he is a "political animal."
Additionally, the author and pundit also explained to Cuomo that he made his texts to Guccifer 2.0 available for the House Intelligence Committee six weeks after the hacking and has nothing to hide.
"How can I be involved in collusion of the hacking material after the fact?" Stone asked. "You need a time machine, it's chronologically impossible?"
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MTV's "The Real
World" show, where seven strangers move into a building together and allow cameras to film the inevitable drama for all
the world to see, wants to set up shop in the Randolph-Fulton area in the West Loop.
An affiliate of Van Nuys, California-based Bunim/Murray Productions is planning
to film an edition of the long-running reality show at 1100 W. Randolph St., according to people familiar with the project.
"The Real World's" designs for the property
is another marker of growing out-of-town interest in the fast-changing
neighborhood, which has become a magnet for restaurant operators, real estate investors and tech firms, including Google Inc.
On June 20, the Bunim
affiliate is scheduled to discuss its plans before the city's Zoning Board of Appeals, according to the panel's agenda for
this month. The firm must obtain special permits to allow for "a seven-bed, temporary, group living residence"
in the property, the agenda shows. A message left for an executive at Bunim, a unit of French production firm Banijay Group,
was not immediately returned.
production company said in an application to the city it plans to use the property for five months at most, shooting the show
over a 12-week period.
Alterations it wants
to make to the property, like a new paint job, lighting, security cameras and greenery, "would be compatible with the
character of the neighborhood — we want this building to embody Chicago," the application says.
The Bunim affiliate also wants to build shower stalls in the property and
a kitchen, the application shows. Security guards will be present 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The company has held casting calls in Chicago to find people willing to star
in the forthcoming show, according to news reports. MTV broadcasts "The Real World."
In 2001, a season of "The Real World" was filmed in Wicker Park,
with the building at 1934 W. North Ave. serving as the cast's home base.
The production drew protesters to the building, one of whom yelled at show participants
that the crowd wanted to "to liberate you from the agents of unreality," according
to a Chicago Reader story.
For its latest Chicago
show, "The Real World" will occupy a property owned by a venture of veteran New York retail broker David
Firestein, who declined to comment.
Greg Kirsch, executive managing
director in the local office of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank who's handling leasing at the property, didn't respond to a phone


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Introduction: Blueberry Cream Cheese Turnovers
Need a fun dessert or breakfast that looks fancy but is really simple? You have come to the right place. These delicious pastries with a flaky crust and yummy violet colored filling are elegant and visually inviting.
This recipe is also great because it only uses 6 ingredients and bakes up in 20 minutes. One of the ingredients is puff pastry. You may have to make a special trip to the grocery store but it is worth it. I love to use puff pastry because it is very forgiving. It may not look pretty going into the oven but it always comes out looking like something purchased at a professional bakery.
2 sheets puff pastry thawed ( I used a 17.3 ounce box of Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry)
8 ounce block of cream cheese room temperature
1 egg
1 cup powdered sugar plus extra for garnish
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step 1: Preparing the Pastry
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Take two sheets of puff pastry and place on parchment paper on a baking sheet. I used an 11 x 7 inch baking sheet. Cut each sheet into 9 squares for a total of 18.
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In a food processor, add one block (8 ounces) of cream cheese.
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Add 1 cup powdered sugar.
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Add 1 cup of frozen blueberries.
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Add 1 tablespoon of filling to each puff pastry square. Fold pastry over to make a triangle. You don't have to seal the edges. Bake for 20 minutes.
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Ta da! Look how lovely these turnovers are! They look delightful and didn't take a bunch of effort. I love a recipe like this. After removing the turnovers from the oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy! You can serve these for breakfast or as a dessert.
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Ford claims its new Focus EcoBoost, powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine developing 100PS, is the first petrol-powered family car in Europe to achieve CO2 emissions below 99 g/km.
The new Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost, with its 67.5mpg combined cycle fuel economy, will go on sale in early 2014.
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Update: We have a winner! Er, a few winners! See Harryspizzeria.com for details.
This Saturday, April 28 there will be high fives all around! When the Heat begin their NBA playoff run at 3:30 p.m. against the Knicks, Harry's Pizzeria will tune its TV to game #1 on ABC and begin offering buckets of ice-cold Miller High Life. $10 gets you five 12-ounce bottles ($2.50/each a la carte.) Heat game on TV means high fives in your bucket. The High Five promotion will run until the championships, of course…
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Today Friday, April 27, customers that follow @Harryspizzeria are encouraged to Tweet #HarrysHighFive with a picture showing why they deserve a personalized Schwartzdelivery. Entries will be taken until 5:00 p.m. today, and @chefmschwartz will announce the lucky winner on Twitter at 12:00 noon tomorrow, who will enjoy two pies with a High Five bucket hand delivered by the chef. He may even stay to watch the big game! Tweeters should bear in mind that delivery will only occur within a 10-mile radius of Harry's Pizzeria located at 3918 North Miami Avenue, Miami Design District, 33127.
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text: Sparse matrix-vector multiplication (shortly SpMV) is one of most common subroutines in the numerical linear algebra. The problem is that the memory access patterns during the SpMV are irregular and the utilization of cache can suffer from low spatial or temporal locality. Approaches to improve the performance of SpMV are based on matrix reordering and register blocking. These matrix transformations are designed to handle randomly occurring dense blocks in a sparse matrix. The efficiency of these transformations depends strongly on the presence of suitable blocks. The overhead of a reorganization of a matrix from one format to another one is often of the order of tens of executions of a SpMV. For that reason, such a reorganization pays off only if the same matrix A is multiplied with multiple different vectors, e.g., in iterative linear solvers. This paper introduces new approach for the acceleration the SpMV. This approach consists of 3 steps: 1) dividing matrix A into non-empty regions, 2) choosing an efficient way to traverse these regions (in another words choosing an efficient ordering of partial multiplications), 3) choosing the optimal type of storage for each region. All these 3 steps are tightly coupled. The first step divides the whole matrix into smaller parts (regions) those can fit in the cache. The second step improves locality during the multiplication due better utilization of distant references. The last step maximizes machine computation performance of the partial multiplication for each region. In this paper, we describe aspects of these 3 steps in more detail (including fast and time-inexpensive algorithms for all steps). Our measurements proved that our approach gives a significant speedup for almost all matrices arising from various technical areas.