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A durable, highly technical climbing top with the ideal balance of warmth, breathability and protection. Designed to be abrasion-resistant so it won't shred against rock, with climbing-specific features like high-stretch cuffs and a deep center-front chest zipper. Fair Trade Certified™ sewn.
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Van Rental in Sydney
Need a rental van in Sydney? There are hundreds of real people's vans of all types listed on Car Next Door. It doesn't matter if you require a moving van, a minibus or a people mover- Car Next Door has something for you. Borrowing a van from your neighbour is up to 50% less expensive than a traditional rental van company. In fact, the average price per hour for a rental van in Sydney is just $10.20 (plus fuel) with Car Next Door. It's free to become a member, and because the keys are at the car, you can skip the rental counter!
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Even if you already own a car, sometimes you need something a little bigger to move house or transport big items. Hiring a van for a few hours or a couple of days is the cheapest and easiest way to get the job done.
Unlike renting from hire car companies, borrowing a van through a car-sharing service like Car Next Door is really flexible. If you only need a van for a few hours, you'll only pay for the time you actually need. Plus you and pick up and return the van at a time that suits you – no more hiking to the rental depot during business hours!
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I've started a new golf blog and I just couldn't help myself: one of my post is on the origin of the word etiquette. Go check it out!
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I am Céline Graciet, a freelance English to French translator. Since 2003 I've been writing on all sorts of areas linked to translation and the life of a translator.


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Guttenberg Riverfront Development Project
NE IA RC&D is assisting the City of Guttenberg with development of a downtown riverfront marina. The project is maximizing natural resource based economic development without destroying sensitive resources in the Mississippi River, Mississippi River bottomland hardwood wetlands, and small coldwater tributaries to the river. NE IA RC&D has helped the community obtain and leverage millions of dollars in funding for the project, including funding for feasibility and environmental impact studies, construction, education and wetland mitigation. This project is helping Guttenberg with their mission, which is "To recreate the Mississippi River town of Guttenberg as a place for tourists, businesses, workers, and residents to invest their time and money as they enjoy the beauty and splendor of a cluster of spectacular natural sites."


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Looking for hosting organizations for a KA1 project for VET learners
We are looking for hosting organizations (schools, educational centres, other institutions) available to host our VET learners for a three-week mobility. Our project will involve a period of on-the-job training for learners/recently graduated students of the course to become a qualified operator for the identification and validation of competences.
Partner necessario per l'accrescimento e il miglioramento delle competenze dei docenti in materia di STEM in relazione con l'Ambiente
We are looking for a Comprehensive Institute (4-14 years) in Finland, Sweden, Denmark.
Experts in the training of teachers and in the improvement of their skills, in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, in relation to the Environment and the conservation, development, enhancement and care of the territory, in an eco-sustainable way.
Seit 2020 ist es Anbietern nonformaler Bildungsangebote möglich, die Qualifikationen, die sie vergeben, dem Nationalen Qualifikationsrahmen (NQR) zuordnen zu lassen. Judith Proinger, eine Mitarbeiterin der NQR-Servicestelle von AK und ÖGB, erklärt im Interview, wie das funktioniert und was wir davon haben. (Lesedauer: ca. 5 Minuten)
Valoarea adăugată a învățării non-formale a adulților: mari diferențe de impozitare a educației adulților în Europa
În ultimii ani, au existat mai multe inițiative ale guvernelor naționale și regionale din țările UE cu privire la modificarea impozitării educației adulților. Scutirea educației non-formale a adulților de la taxa pe valoarea adăugată (TVA) este deosebit de controversată - deoarece politicienii adesea susțin că educația non-formală a adulților este "distracție în timpul liber" și, prin urmare, nu este o activitate în interes public.
Norme fragmentate de scutire a TVA-ului
Erasmus+ KA1, KA2 and KA3 Partnerships
The Directorate General for Relations with Civil Society is a public institution affiliated to the Ministry of Interior located in Ankara
UNESCO International Day of Education - Kerekasztal beszélgetés a befogadó oktatásról és a befogadó közösségről
Are you looking for a KA2 Partner? Liberitutti scs is here to join your project proposal!
Looking for partners and applicants for Strategic Partnerships
Dear partners,
We would like to express our interest in collaborating for your adult, HE, school, youth and VET Erasmus+ projects. We are active in Erasmus+ projects as applicants and project partners. As partners, we support the applicant during project planning, implementation and closing. As applicants, we won 2 KA2 Strategic Partnerships in Romania 2019.
Need partners for KA104 training project
We will submit a KA104 project for 5 February, to develop our organizational capabilities to work with adults to work with adults in order to better integrate them in society, especially those without secondary education.
We need partners in this project to provide relevant training. Please send us your offer, necessary documentation and PIF.
We are especially interested in partners who have developed training materials in KA204 partnerships.
Ovidiu Acomi email@example.com
Looking for beneficiaries for a KA1 project "Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience Applied to Training"
Join us for a 5 or 7-days mobility project to bring new teaching methods to life!
The purpose is to help trainers to boost their training practices by using behaviour and cognitive neuroscience discoveries, non-formal training techniques and collective intelligence.
The idea is to:
KA104 Looking for Job shadowing partner in ITALY
Our centre provides language courses for adults and we are currently looking for similar centres in Italy to do job shadowing and develop our network for future cooperation.
Article compiled by Des Cini- Education Programme Developer, who attended a job shadowing event at the Heureka Science Center; Vantaa, Finland.
Design Effective Meetings and Teamwork with Sociocracy
Sociocracy is a participative-democratic, dynamic governance method that brings cooperation capacity, commitment and empowerment to the people. It works within any decision-making processes, in teams, in organizations, as well as in the entire society. Long-term we aim to teach Sociocracy with the first pioneers in the southern EU-countries as it will strengthen trust among people and help empower these countries.
The ecological footprint of a training was discussed at the Estonias 5th trainers unconference. The participants found that beacause it's easy to reach meny target groups in the training sector, it's important to think thoroughly about how to act more sustanably when making a trining.
From 7th to 11th January 2020 was organized Europe for Citizens "Network for a new Europe" project meeting in the city of Locri (Italia). Locri is ancient city founded by Greeks in the south part of Italia. Locri, with over 12'000 inhabitants, is an important administrative and cultural center in Calabria Region.
Krāslavas māmiņu klubs 2019. gada rudenī aizvadīja vairāk kā 30 tikšanās ar ģimenēm un ģimenes atbalsta personām, popularizējot fiziski aktīvu dzīvesveidu, gardu, vienkāršu, maltīšu pagatavošanu, radošu kopābūšanu, kā arī runājot par aktuāliem tematiem garīgai un fiziskai labklājībai.
"Targa tööotsija tööriistakast" tasuta täiskasvanute koolitusel kasutatava õppevara esitlus 25.02.2020
Kutsekoja juures tegutsevate Euroopa Liidu rahastatud projektide Europass ja Euroopa kvalifikatsiooniraamistiku (EQF) rakendamise koordinatsioonikeskus (National Coordination Point) eesmärgiks on hõlbustada ja edendada tööjõu vaba liikumist nii Euroopa Liidu sees kui ka liiduga külgnevate riikide vahel. Europass on raamistik, mille eesmärgiks on lihtsustada Euroopa Liidu riikide vahel kodanike oskuste ja kvalifikatsioonide tunnustamist ning teise riiki tööle või õppima asumist.
International trainings in Porto, Portugal - Erasmus+ KA1 grants - Next deadline, 5th February, apply with us!
For many years, AE2O - Second Chance School Matosinhos has been using Arts and innovative methods to motivate young dropouts in Porto and to organize their learning processes.
AE2O has, thus, become a reference institution, at national and international level, because of the innovative approaches in education and also because of our pioneer work to establish a second chance education policy and system in our country.
Dvadeset pet srednjih škola iz cijele Bosne i Hercegovine dobilo je priliku da se uključi u međunarodni program "Eko-škole" - program edukacije u oblasti zaštite okoliša. Prvi informativni seminar o mogućnostima za učešće održan je danas u Sarajevu.
No 2020.gada 7. līdz 11. janvārim Lokri pilsētā (Itālija) norisinājās Europe for citizens "Network for a new Europe" projekta pirmā tikšanās.


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Travel to Blackrock Spire and find out what happened to Bijou.
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Never trust a goblin. That's what it comes down to, <name>.
Bijou is her name - one of our slipperiest operatives. I found out she was working for some shady exotic pet dealer out of the Burning Steppes named Kibler, in essence, two timing us. Worse yet, she was using Horde funds to finance her operations.
I want her brought back here alive.
She was last seen entering Blackrock Spire. Find her and bring her back.
And <name>, do not let her sweet talk you.
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I won't lie to you, <race>. I needed the money! Kibler pays very, very well - much better than the K.E.F. ever could.
But don't doubt my loyalties! Why do you think I'm down here? To get that crazy goblin some exotic animal eggs or something equally inane? No, only someone truly daft would come to Blackrock Spire to collect pets. Yep, I don't reckon too many people like that exist in this world.
<Bijou laughs.>
The last thing we need are those kinds of people breeding.
Gains Edit
Upon completion of this quest you will gain:
- 6400 XP (or 39 at level 70)
- -250 reputation with Bloodsail Buccaneers
- 250 reputation with Booty Bay
Notes Edit
Bijou is making reference to the quests:
- [59D] Kibler's Exotic Pets (Dungeon)
- [59D] En-Ay-Es-Tee-Why (Dungeon)
Both of which reward the player with companion pets.
Quest progression Edit
- [59] Operative Bijou
- [59] Bijou's Belongings
- [59] Bijou's Reconnaissance Report


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Chinese consumers shop almost exclusively on online marketplaces, instead of stand-alone sites from brands. In general, there are five major cross border Ecommerce platform models for foreign brands to sell their products on to Chinese customers
Online Malls
Online Malls are large, well-known marketplaces where e-customers can roam around to select items from different independently operated shopfronts (stores). Tmall Global, the sister-website of China's leading B2C online marketplace Tmall, is China's first and largest official cross-border B2C platform, and therefore it's the most famous.
Other examples of these are JD Worldwide, Su Ning, Yang Ma Tou
Hypermarket adopts a B2B2C model. It is fundamentally different from online malls. Pure hypermarkets such as Koala purchase a great variety of popular goods directly from oversea brands and sell them on its platform. Consequently, hypermarkets charge a markup from wholesale price to retail price. Big online market places like JD have both hypermarket models and online malls. For direct purchasing, hybrid platforms tend to focus on certain categories and brands for overseas products. For example, JD concentrates on categories like wine, watches, handbags and milk powder.
Other examples of these are Suning, Amazon, Feng Qu Hai Tao, Yi Hao Dian
Vertical Specialty Marketplaces
Vertical Specialty Marketplaces typically buy goods directly from overseas suppliers. However they only focus on specific target audiences, product categories or geographical region. Although, consumer traffic is lower and the product catalogue is limited. Specialty marketplaces provide brands in niche-markets with a valuable opportunity to sell their goods, which would likely remain under the radar of consumers on large e-commerce platforms, and they usually generate more qualified prospects and thus higher conversion rate. Xiaohongshu (www.xiaohongshu.com) is a rapidly growing specialty marketplace with over 17 million registered users, especially females under the age of 30. This social platform is mostly used to discover cosmetics, skin care, food, nutrition, mother & baby, household, small appliances & electronics, fashion categories.
Other examples of these is Mia
Flash Sales Websites
Flash Sales Websites focus on offering limited quantities of new-to-market, or surplus products at highly discounted rates for a limited period of time. Such websites can be an effective tool for foreign brands to test their product in the Chinese market. Meanwhile, flash sales websites can be considered as an effective marketing technique to give more exposure to one's brand. VIP.com is the largest flash sale websites in China, cooperating with over 20,000 brands and serving more than 300 million users across China. For overseas products, VIP's main focus is on mother and baby products.
WeChat Stores
In China, product research or getting recommendations is often done through social media. Recently, this consumer behaviour has been expanded from deciding what to buy, to actually buying directly on social media. WeChat, founded in 2011, is primarily known as a messaging app to foreigners, but it serves also as the virtual lifeline of 700 million Chinese smartphone users. A WeChat Store is a distinct feature of WeChat, not found in western equivalents, that allows for users directly buying on social media.
Multi-Channel Approach
As with many other marketing tools in China, no single platform fits all. Hence, it's always beneficial to adopt a multi-channel approach, which is good for
At Ehubnordic we offer customers not only to be present on Tmall Global but also to sell their products on other cross-border e-commerce platforms in China at no extra cost.


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I first saw Mina Stone's Cooking for Artists on display at Arcana when I was visiting L.A. last March. It was in the front near the register. The book was tall and bright white, with large bold Santorini-blue letters that took over almost the entire front cover. It screamed, and I wondered: 1. Who is Mina Stone? 2. Which artists?
Cooking for Artists is more art book than cookbook, with its mix of illustrations from artists like Elizabeth Peyton, Rob Pruitt, and Alex Eagleton. I even treat it that way; I leave it open on a little table for display, I don't bring it into the kitchen to cook with and potentially ruin. Recipes are often short, or worded so that they're incredibly easy to follow or copy onto a notepad more deserving of kitchen spills, making other cookbooks look chaotic or ostentatious in comparison. All of Stone's recipes are informed by her Greek heritage, where the cooking method starts with whatever is available at the local market, so all the ingredients are seasonal and fresh. Each dish has a corresponding photo, taken by Stone, which adds to the overall ease of this book. Cooking for Artists is the perfect merging of design and function. The aesthetics help draw attention to the recipes, which are the real reason I keep returning—for food so simple and thoughtful that I believe in staying in again.
You started working as a personal chef for art dealer Gavin Brown, almost a decade ago, and that was to help supplement your income while you were working as a clothing designer. For the last five years you've been cooking for artist Urs Fischer in his studio. Can you tell us more about what were you doing before, and how you initially started working for Brown? Then for Fischer?
I initially started cooking to support myself while I worked on my clothing line. I had always loved to cook and I worked odd jobs here and there. I cooked a dinner party and the then director of GBE, the downtown manhattan art gallery, was there: Corinna Durland. She asked me if I would be interested in cooking an opening for 40 people—to which I hesitantly said yes—and that was the beginning of cooking at the gallery ten years ago.I started cooking for Urs's studio when he did his show at the New Museum in 2009. I cooked for the celebration party at his studio and then I sort of never left!
Urs Fischer published Cooking for Artists under his imprint Kiito-San, I wonder, what other books were used as references to help create this?
The best way I could answer this is to say so many books and also none at all. I love cookbooks and so does Urs. I flip through cookbooks all the time and am inspired and informed by them. When it came to putting Cooking For Artists together, it became a totally insular and organic experience and it felt like it only came from us. I really wanted a simple book, with a picture for every recipe. Then the rest sorted itself out as artists submitted their contributions and we put the book together.
There's a long history of dinner parties in the art world. I know Brown initially wanted you to recreate a meal like 19th century French art dealer, Ambroise Vollard, who used to host dinner parties in his cellar. How have you integrated this history into your dinners and menus?
I think Gavin put it perfectly in the forward of the book, when he references the idea of "breaking bread" together. That is really what it boils down to, and the history I have integrated into my cooking comes from that idea. It doesn't have to be fussy or complicated, just a delicious and shared experience.
I've read that a lot of your cooking proficiencies come from your yiayia or grandmother, and that you're not formally trained. What are some of your earliest memories of her cooking that you reuse in your work?
My earliest memory of my yiayia cooking for me is fried eggs in olive oil. Possibly every Greek kid's favorite dinner—with french fries to supplement. It happens, much to my surprise, to be one of the most successful recipes in my book. I think it reflects my cooking concept in general: keep it simple.
Good food brings good vibes, health, and a relaxed atmosphere. So in that sense I hope I have contributed to an artist's ability to work better.
Aside from your yiayia, what are some skills or techniques from art school and working as a designer that you've incorporated into cooking? I always like to see how those concepts crossover from one job or career, to another.
My creative process is similar when it comes to both fashion and cooking. They are both very hands-on jobs and ultimately about making people happy. There is a reward at the end with both jobs.
When I designed, I had ideas that made their way into my head and which all came together into something that made sense. I feel the same way about cooking. Parts of a puzzle come together to form a full picture.
Cooking for all of these creative and visual people, I wonder if you or any of your guests have ever drawn parallels between certain works of art and your recipes?
Ha! I have never wondered that but I would be most flattered. The only thing I can say is that I feel like good food brings good vibes, health, and a relaxed atmosphere. So in that sense I hope I have contributed to an artist's ability to work better.
Can you explain more about your process as a personal chef? How far in advance do you decide the menu? How involved are the hosts? How do you course the meal? We'd love if you could give us an idea of what goes on behind the scenes.
When I cook at Urs's studio, I might have an idea before I go in, or something I would really like to try and make. Sometimes I am stumped, but I figure it out when I go to the grocery store before I go into work. Most often I feel inspired and do a lot of research on my own about what I am interested in at the time.
Usually the host is not involved too much, I feel lucky that they leave it up to me. It is how the best result comes through anyway, so it is in everyone's best interest!
Your three main ingredients are salt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Can you tell us more about why those work so well across so many different dishes, and when cooking for so many different people?
I think it is because it makes things taste clean, fresh and bright at the same time. I grew up with those three ingredients seasoning almost everything I ate, so it is what makes sense to me. It seems to make sense to others as well!
When you were first starting out as a chef, if you could, what advice would you give yourself?
Not to take things too seriously. It makes you better at everything you do!
What's next for you?
I would like to study the cuisines of Greece and the Middle East more than anything—from antiquity to today (and then another book!?).
Lisa John Rogers is a writer living in Detroit and the senior editor of Aftertastes.


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For the cyclists among us, Sonora Pass is famous for that nice stretch of climbing above Kennedy Meadows that goes up to over 9000 feet at a 26% grade. If you can ride that, you can ride just about anything!
This area is one of the largest and easiest to access Wilderness areas from the Bay Area, and the information station at the Summit Ranger Station at Pinecrest Lake is a great place to start. They have maps, they give advice, and they require neither fees nor reservations. Trails go off in every direction, and all of them lead to beautiful places. The one in the photos at right is the stairway to heaven, past Grouse Lake to Groundhog Meadow.
Camp Lake and Bear Lake: From the trail head at Crabtree Cabin, behind Dodge Ridge, this is a nice five mile hike that is easy to get to, easy to hike, and has both fine fishing and lovely scenery! The downside? Yeah, you will probably be joined by more than a few people, especially on the weekends. But you can always keep going--there are campsites along the creek above Bear Lake (No camping allowed at Camp Lake...go figure!) or go cross country following the cairns and plastic ribbons up the ridge to Granite Lake. Or follow the creek up to Y Meadow Dam Lake. Or...this is a great place to explore! Whatever you do, don't miss the view on this trail. When you get to the top of the first ridge, walk 100 yards or so down the trail to Grouse Lake...and the whole Emigrant Basin opens up in front of you. under 10 miles. rt.
Lost Lake, Sword Lake, and Spicer Reservoir: We took this trip in June of 2010, a snowy year that meant many other trails would be covered with snow or under water. So was this one. But the hike is still great. In fact, it's probably better when the conditions are a little difficult. The trail is easy enough from the County Line trailhead that it can get overrun in the middle of summer. But with the late snows, we had to break our trail from the Wheat's Meadow trailhead, and we had the place to ourselves.
The first two miles were a simple climb up and down the ridge, and then we had two miles of wandering up the Dardanelles Creek watershed in the snow. The trail was either under snow or under water, but we managed to navigate with map, compass, and a lot of stopping and looking around. Once you're there, the lakes offer amazing views--we camped on the western rim of Lost Lake, and admired the views of Spicer, the Dardanelles, and the rest of this part of the Sierra. Definitely one to keep in the back of your mind. And did we mention that nobody else was there? Try that in the middle of summer! 8 miles rt, depending on the trailhead used. Here's the blog entry: Spring Trails
A variation of this hike leaves from the same trailhead (Wheat's Meadow) and instead of taking the fork to Sword Lake, continues on to Wheat's Meadow--or in our case, takes the poorly marked route to Burgson Lake. We never got to Burgson Lake--see why here:
https://sites.google.com/site/backpackthesierra/home/our-blog/awalkinthewoods ---but we did love this hike and would do it again. And now that we know where the lake it, we'd find it!
Kennedy Meadows to Summit Creek and the Granite Dome Lakes: This is not for those who want a nice hike along a well-marked trail. In fact, the lakes in question are well off the trail, and take quite a bit of navigation. But they are lovely lakes, and we promise you that you won't see many people up in this area.
Begin by following the horsemanure up the trail to Relief Reservoir. On our hike out, we passed seven (!) pack trains of horses on this trail. Go up to Summit Creek, and then chart a path across Summit Creek and over the rolling slopes of granite underneath Granite Dome. When you get over the first ridge, you can see where the lakes should be. And once you get over the second ridge, you can see the lakes themselve.
Fabulous stuff, if you are willling to strike out on your own. And the fishing can be wonderful around here, if you can take the time to do so.
Crabtree Cabin to Lower Bucks Lake: This is one of our favorite all time hikes---starting out at the same trailhead as Bear Lake and heading deep into the heart of the Emigrant Wilderness. But instead of heading north, this trail veers east at the junction, and then plunges down into Piute Creek. And then climbs up again to Piute Lake. And it does this a couple of times as it works across Gem (photo at left), Jewelry and Deer Lakes. There is good fishing in Deer Lake, and the trail never gets too steep.
Every time you think you might need water, another lake comes into view. And the scenery is really great--a kind of mini-Yosemite, with the same kinds of granite features you'll further south in the national park, but on a smaller scale. Bucks Lakes sit in a stunning valley walled with white granite--and have lots of nice fish to catch. That's Lower Bucks Lake in the photo at right. About 25 miles rt.
Crabtree Cabin to Wood Lake and Beyond: If you like to explore beyond the established trails, then this hike is for you. You start at the same trailhead as Bear Lake, but this time you go right down the dusty volcanic slopes to Grouse Lake. This isn't a great lake for camping, as it is choked with lily pads in most places--but as the photo at left shows, it can be beautiful at sunset. The best spots are on the southern shore. Beyond Grouse Lake is heaven--a series of amazing climbs and trails that lead first to Cherry Creek, then to Woods Lake.
And from Wood Lake you can really go cross-country! It's an easy hike to Karl's Lake (there is a use trail, but we found our way without needing it at all--photo is at right) and then you can just lake hop for days, through Leighton Lake and beyond. Wood Lake has excellent fishing, and the whole region just begs to be explored more...You can even extend this trip by heading north out of Wood Lake, and connecting up to the trail at Bucks Lake...and return via the route above. 20 miles rt to Wood Lake...and then explore!
Crabtree Cabin to Pingree, Yellowhammer, and points beyond: If you really want an adventure in this region, follow the trail up past Grouse Lake into Louse Canyon, and then follow a series of "ducked" routes to some of the most remote and beautiful lakes in the Sierra. Our route went up out of Louse Canyon to Resasco Lake the first night. Then Pingree, Big Lake, and Yellowhammer the next day, ending up at tiny but wonderful Five Acre Lake. The stretch of "trail" between Pingree and Big Lake traverses the single biggest expanse of granite we've ever hiked, and we'd do it again in a heartbeat. That's M in the middle of it in the photo at left.
Simply stunning.
And from Five Acre Lake there is a nice cross country route will take you up to Red Can Lake and then Leighton and Karl's Lakes, where you will run right into the trail above---from Wood Lake back out to the trail head. Next time, we'll spend more time at Red Can Lake, and less time trying to find a nice campsite at Yellowhammer, where the rustic farm buildings may be old, but they are also out of place in the wilderness. 30+ miles
Here's a blog entry The Lonely Backcountry Lakes of the Emigrant Wilderness
Gianelli Trailhead to Y Meadow Lake, Leopold Lake: if you don't want to use the Crabtree Cabin entry point, this one is actually a bit easier, in that the trails are not as steep. The lakes here are not along the trail---they are off to the side---so it's not quite as rewarding as the Crabtree to Deer Lake route, but it is easier to cover a lot of ground along here. We hiked to Leopold Lake the first day, passing by the turn-offs to Powell, Chewing Gum, and Y Meadow Lakes, all of which seemed pretty crowded on a July weekend. Even Toejam Lake had about twenty people camped in different places around the lake.
All of these trails were clearly marked...but that's not true of the cross-country route to Leopold. There is a significant series of granite ledges between Toejam and Leopold, and it takes a bit of route-finding to get through them. But once there, it is worth it--a stunning lake high on a ridge, with views in all directions if you just walk a few yards up the slopes. No people, probably because there are no fish. But well worth the hike. (There are fish at Toejam, which may explain why there are more people.)
On the way back we stopped at Y Meadow Lake. We had heard it was very crowded on Saturday night, but by Sunday afternoon we were alone there. No fish, but a shallow, warm lake that had some in our group swimming like Naiads. We camped on the ledges to the West of the lake, with lovely views. But dusk came early there, as we were in the shadows of the cliffs. No worries, the sunrise got us up before 6:30...
This area gets a lot of traffic, both from hikers and horse packers, but you can find your spots to get peace and quiet if you are willing to go a step further than most people. This was 23 mile total, including the sightseeing day-hikes.
Gianelli to Emigrant and Huckleberry Lakes: This is a long hike. We did it as a five-day, forty six mile trek. But the attractions are huge. There is great fishing in Bucks Lakes, Emigrant Lake, and Huckleberry. The scenery climbing out of Huckleberry and past Letora Lake is as good as it gets. And by the time you get to the far side of this hike, you'll find few people there to share the experience with you.
Some of these trails are a bit rough---the one from Horse Meadow to Huckleberry is no cakewalk--but the only place we lost the trail was at the huge campsite at Huckleberry Lake. There were so many use trails for the local campers that it took a while for us to see the cairn that marks the trail. You'll see plenty of people the first day, but by day three this will be sweet solitude.
And if you get there, send us some photos. P fell into the lake and got our camera wet at Huckleberry---so we don't have any photos of that lovely climb to Letora Lake and beyond...
Hyatt Lake: NOTICE: THIS IS A CROSS-COUNTRY ROUTE, WITH NO TRAIL. DON'T TRY THIS IF YOU
Clark Fork and beyond: Tlhe Clark Fork Trailhead off Highway 108 does a great job of getting you into the mountains quickly--and the trails here are not so popular. The very nice people at the Summit Ranger station are helpful, and it's easy to get the free permits they issue. In short--this is a great fallback destionation for lots of reasons!
The trail up the Clark Fork itself is another good hike for early in the season, or early in your hiking career. It's just about four or five miles to the waterfall, and only one of those miles is steep. At the top, you get the view of the waterfall, and then you can have the rest of the canyon to yourselves. There is decent fishing in the creek, and enough use trails to wander around for a day up to Clark Fork Meadow.
It's beautiful, peaceful, and easy.
The only real downside to this hike is that there are range cows here, with cowbells on their necks. So your peaceful evening can seem a bit like a downhill ski race in Switzerland....clang, clang, clang! The waterfall at right is the highlight of the hike...unless you count the isolation. We do. 10 miles r/t, depending on where you stop to sleep.
Beyond...to Boulder Lake: As noted above, the trails in this area connect beyond these initial destinations. If you hike to the junction with Clark Fork, and turn left instead of crossing the creek, you can hike up to Boulder Lake. Eventually that will take you all the way to the Pacific Crest Trail. In the middle of the summer this is a busy place, because Boulder Lake is only four miles from the trailhead.
Don't be misled. The first 2.3 miles are a gentle stroll along the Clark Fork. The last 1.7 miles are a very steep climb up to 8,000 feet. And this is on a south facing slope, so you can expect it to get hot on a warm day. (There is water in the creek, though.)
As you climb, the views get better. That's St. Mary's Pass, and Sonora Peak in the photo above, taken just a short distance from the top of the climb to the lake. And while the lake itself is quite small, and the camping sites are very well-used, it's still a nice place to stay. Particularly if you are going to spend the next couple of days working your way around the Carson Iceberg Wilderness high country.
Beyond...Arnot Creek: This one starts out as an easy stroll along on old logging road, the fords Woods Creek and
Beyond...Disaster Creek and the Carson River: From the end of Clark Fork Road, this trail climbs steeply up Disaster Creek. A few miles later you come to a junction. One trail continues up Disaster Creek to Gardner Meadow, while our route took us up into Paradise Valley (quite lovely, but hardly a valley) and over the ridge, crossing the Pacific Crest Trail and heading down Golden Canyon into the Carson River Canyon. Beautiful, isolated area. From here we turned left (we looked for the trail going south along the Carson River, but could not find it. Turns out it hasn't been maintained for forty years!) and then took the Murray Canyon trail back up to the PCT...and home again. We saw two people on this entire trip...and they had hiked in from the other side. They hadn't seen anyone but us! 20 miles.
Lake Eleanor/Cherry Lake: It's always hard to pick the perfect destination for a spring hike---especially considering the weather can change pretty quickly. But this hike works well, because it's at a lower elevation, and later in the summer is too crowded to be much fun. That's because during the summer, this is a very short hike, because the road across the dam is open, and you can drive to within about a mile of Lake Eleanor. But before Memorial Day, you have to hike from the near end of the Dam at Cherry Lake, and so the hike is closer to six or seven miles, round trip.
Lake Eleanor is a great destination early in the year---because there AREN'T that many people willing to make the hike. If you want to add more miles, you can continue up to Laurel Lake and Lake Vernon---but be prepared to play it by ear, and by the snow levels. Those are each higher than Eleanor, and thus snowier.
That's Lake Eleanor at left, in mid-May of 2011, which was a very snowy year. And yes, the next day it snowed six inches right here--just enough to worry the mosquitoes! 7 miles, unless the road is open. Then it is no miles at all!
Further East, best reached by Highway 395, which has its own page:
Leavitt Meadows and the West Walker River: This is one great area--now part of the Hoover Wilderness as of 2010 and just amazing scenery. It's about 30+ miles.
Long Canyon is a very tough, steep climb for the first mile or so...but there are both views and waterfalls...Here's the blog entry: West Walker River Trip Report
Twin Lakes to Benson Lake and Matterhorn Canyon is a longer hike--we took seven days to finish the 50 miles.
Here's the blog trip log: Matterhorn Canyon and Benson Lake loop--a trip report
And the photo at right is the head of Matterhorn Canyon--the Sawtooth Range.
Chain Lakes: The road into the trailhead was really quite rough--absolutely not recommended for passenger cars, And the trail itself is in fairly poor condition, with lots of downed trees, quite a few trail re-routes around the biggest ones, and some swampy areas. But it is also chock full of the most amazing displays of wildflowers. Like walking through a botanical garden. And it is only two and half miles in total. It took us longer to drive to the trailhead than to hike the hike!
Sonora Peak and St. Mary's Pass: we would normally list this in our dayhike section, except that it's a great trailhead for the Pacific Crest trail as well. You can follow the PCT up to Ebbetts Pass, or use some of the lesser trails to connect to Clark Fork or Boulder Lake (see above.) And the climb up to Sonora Peak is not hard--it's just long and steep. While it may look forbidding, just take your time and slowly work your way up. You will be rewarded with some of the best views between Tahoe and Yosemite! From here the PCT will take you hundreds of miles in either direction!
Day Hikes:
Pinecrest Lake and Cleo's Baths: The hike around pinecrest lake is a pleasant stroll, and in the summer time the temperatures might just get warm enough to encourage you to take a dip in the lake. You'll pass cute cabins, warm rocks, and inviting water all along the hike. And if you are feeling a bit more adventurous, you can take the use trail (marked with a sign and painted arrows these days) to Cleo's Bath--a series of deep pools in the creek that feeds the lake. This is a tough climb up the rocks of a moraine, so be prepared to scramble and maybe even scrape a knee. When you get there, you can relax in the cool waters of the creek--unless you go too late in the year. By August Cleo sometimes has to take dust baths, as the water dries up. 6 miles.
Pacific Crest Trail South: From Sonora Pass you can spend a lovely day exploring this route along the very top of the Sierra Crest.
The trail goes on for many miles, so just pick a spot to turn around. The views here are stunning, and there are quite a few peaks in the neighborhood that are worth climbing. The photo here is from the top of Peak 11845, which is only about a 1/2 mile off the trail, on the east side about three miles in. The photo doesn't really capture how much you can see from up here---it really is most of the Sierra crest for fifty miles or more.
Not a lot of trees up here, but there were wildflowers galore, and more butterflies than we have even seen when we did this hike in late June of 2013.
Blue Lake Canyon: a lovely hike that explores a tiny but beautiful canyon just off Highway 108 below Sonora Pass. Great views, great hiking, and a deep blue lake at the end of the trail, just to make it seem even more rewarding. About 5 miles rt. via a use trail that is relatively easy to follow. Here is the full trip report:
The Gargoyles: This is an ideal hike for a half-day, and the trailhead is just about ten miles from Pinecrest Lake on the Herring Creek Road. A few miles past Strawberry, take Herring Creek Road to the right and follow it for six miles to the trailhead. Yes, it is a dirt road for the last mile or two, but completely reasonable for any sedan. And then the fun starts--you park overlooking a huge bowl above the Stanislaus River, and the trail takes you either North or South along the rim. We did the south side first, then the north. North has better "gargoyles, but the south side had better wildflowers.
And while this is NOT recommended, we climbed up out of the end of the North Rim trail to scramble and struggle up to Bull Run Rock at the top, which has wonderful views of the Sierra. But is it very steep, with lots of loose rock, and no marked trail at all. Proceed at your own risk. Without that little adventure, the whole thing is only about 3-4 miles total.
Sardine Falls: Just about 2.5 miles east of Sonora Pass, this is a fun hike. There is no real trail, nor is there a marked trailhead. But if you are paying attention, all will work out. As you come down the pass, keep your eyes open to the canyon on your right. Soon you will see the falls...and if you stop your car and open the windows, you will hear them roar! Drive down to the meadow, park, and follow the use trails and double track (you'll likely have to wade a couple of times) and you can walk up to the falls. Lovely and fun. Photo here is from July 0f 2010 (a very snowy year) taken from the highway just above the meadow. 4 miles
You can just barely see the waterfall in the notch at the bottom of the canyon. If you click on the photo, it will take you to the Picasa page where you can zoom in...
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Thursday, March 3, 2016
The grains are holding on the high side this morning but it's a tepid bounce, with low volume to boot; the trade awaits export sales this morning, and USDA trade estimates that are unlikely to provide any support...
Taiwan flour millers bought 100,975 tonnes of U.S. milling wheat for April-May shipment, with varieties/prices ranging from $204-225/tonne FOB.
India bought 60k tonnes of wheat from Australia, at $230/tonne C&F for April arrival; it was their first international wheat purchase of 2016. India bought about half a million tonnes of premium Aussie wheat in 2015.
Egypt's GASC yesterday bought 180k tonnes of wheat for April 5-14, including 120k tonnes from Romania and 60k from Ukraine, at an average price of just under $185/tonne C&F. On a related note, Bunge said that it will deliver a cargo of French wheat that Egypt had rejected back in December to Spain.
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This morning in my Spanish class, I learnt that "estoy constipada" means "I have a cold". Talk about false friends. So how did this word come to take a different meaning in English and in French? Its etymology reveals all:
[Latin cōnstīpāre, cōnstīpāt-, to crowd together : com-, com- + stīpāre, to cram.]
So originally, it denotes a crowding, which became restricted to the intestine in English and in French, and to the nose in Spanish. This is the result of a very quick search, if anyone has more information, I'd love to hear it.


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Thai is the official language, although English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
The unit of currency is the Baht (THB), which is divided into 100 satang. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks, hotels and bureaux de change. Banks are open Monday to Friday. ATMs are available in most cities and tourist resorts. Most large hotels and shops accept travellers cheques, but a better rate will be given at banks. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels and larger businesses.
In 2002, Koh Yao Noi received the World Legacy Award for
Destination Stewardship from Conservation International and
National Geographic Traveler magazine for its innovative home stay
programmes offered by locals. Maintaining their traditional way of
life is important to the residents, as is preserving their
environment; the top activities on the islands include hiking,
kayaking, swimming and snorkeling. Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai are
situated in Phang Nga Bay, near Phuket and Krabi. Though the
islands are both small and have few facilities, Koh Yao Noi has
recently added amenities like restaurants, shops, and internet
service. The islands are a quiet and secluded refuge from the
hordes of tourists in nearby resorts. Visitors need to bring cash
with them, as there are no ATMs on the islands.
The holiday spot of Phang Nga Bay is characterised by sheer
limestone cliffs that jut vertically out of the emerald green
water. The bay contains a fascinating collection of 3,500 islands,
most of them uninhabited, which are unique in that they have
central hollows or 'rooms', actually collapsed cave systems,
containing hidden realms of unspoilt fauna and flora. Many of these
can only be reached by inflatable kayak, which makes exploring the
bay on the water an exciting way to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
The largest and most popular Phang Nga Bay islands are James Bond
Island and Koh Pannyi, the first named for having been where the
The Man with the Golden Gunwas filmed. Another interesting
site is Sea Gypsy Island, where a village has been built on stilts
in the water with a giant monolithic rock guarding its rear.
Regular boat trips carry holiday tourists from Phuket to Phang Nga
Bay, and it can be overcrowded during high season.
The Similan Islands have a reputation, even among the many Thai
islands, as one of the world's top scuba diving sites. The intense
blue waters are frames by white coral sand beaches, and are home to
intricate coral reefs and rock formations. The most famous dive
site in the Similan Islands is Richelieu Rock, where whale sharks
are commonly spotted. The Similan archipelago consists of nine
islands: Ko Bon, Ko Bayu, Ko Similan, Ko Payu, Ko Miang, Ko Payan,
Ko Payang, and Ko Huyong. Not all are open to visitors, and all are
virtually uninhabited. Many charters offer day trips to the Similan
Islands from Phuket and Phang Nga, but there are limited
accommodation opportunities as well.
The best place to learn more about Phuket's past and present is
the Thalang National Museum, which chronicle's the island's daily
life as well as its long history. There are exhibits on tin mining,
military history, the Sea Gypsy culture and artefacts of the
ancient Sukothai kingdom, dating back to the 9th century. One of
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sisters Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Si Sunthorn, who helped to
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Wat Chalong is the most famous of 29 Buddhist temples in Phuket,
welcoming thousands of visitors each year. The site is dedicated to
two monks who used their knowledge of herbal medicine to assist in
the tin miners' rebellion of 1876. The many buildings of the temple
complex contain gilt statues, paintings, and relics, including a
splinter of bone said to belong to the Buddha. A unique aspect of
Wat Chalong is the regular sound of firecrackers, which are set off
to show gratitude for answered prayers. Visitors to Buddhist
temples should take care not to wear revealing clothing, and be
prepared to leave their shoes at the door.
Looking for something a bit different? Check out our selection of cultural & adventure holidays or if you're looking to go it alone then see our selection of solo holidays.


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To ease congestion, officials propose new roundabouts, expanding pedestrian access, adding double-decker buses, and building a new parking garage.
As Pensacola Beach residents and visitors grow frustrated with traffic gridlock that has grown with 70 years of continuous development, new options to ease traffic congestion could soon come to fruition.
Last week, Escambia County planners and consultants unveiled several proposals during a public input kickoff meeting on the barrier island.
New roundabouts to replace traffic light
The most notable proposals include new roundabouts as a way to reduce accidents and smooth traffic flow along the main traffic corridor of Via de Luna Drive on Pensacola Beach. As Pensacola Beach is forecasted to continued record economic growth, so is the growth in traffic that comes onto the barrier island.
Volkert, Inc. and EPR-Florida have been tasked by the county to develop the proposals and work with the public and beach stakeholders throughout the planning process.
All the proposals add two roundabouts to Via de Luna Drive, eliminating the sole traffic light on Pensacola Beach. One roundabout would replace the stoplight at Fort Pickens Road, while one would be at the east entrance of the Casino Beach parking lot.
Three variations of the roundabouts were presented to the public. Each option provides alternatives for pedestrian access from the bayside of Pensacola Beach to the gulf front.
The first alternative provides for at-grade pedestrian crosswalks within the traffic circles, another involves constructing a pedestrian tunnel below Via de Luna Drive, while the third option calls for an elevated pedestrian overpass over both Via de Luna Drive and Fort Pickens Road.
In offering the roundabout options, traffic engineers cite data showing that roundabouts result in a 35 percent reduction of all intersection crashes and a 76 percent reduction in serious injury and fatal crashes.
They also said the traffic circles are safer for pedestrians and reduce rush-hour delays.
As part of the ongoing planning process, county consultants will read and review public comments. Early next year, the final proposals will be presented to the county and the SRIA, with the discussion of funding and construction to follow.
Municipal parking garage proposed
Amongst the ideas to reduce congestion, the roundabouts are only a piece of the larger proposed transportation picture.
Consultants also have proposed options to increase parking availability, including constructing a new municipal parking garage and adding surface parking. Officials cite the lack of a public multi-story garage as a key barrier towards attracting more visitors to Pensacola Beach.
Volkert presented the public with a conceptual eight-story parking garage that could accommodate up to 92 spaces per parking deck. The garage could be built at the current site of the SRIA's headquarters and be built as a mixed-use facility similar to other developments across the region. Consultants estimated the cost of such a facility to be $1.4 million per parking deck, or more than $11 million for an eight-story structure.
Double-decker buses could replace new trolley buses
In addition to finding solutions to parking and traffic management, efforts to expand public transportation options on the beach are being proposed.
Robert Rinke, the developer of the more than $600 million Portofino Island Resort, is lobbying the Santa Rosa Island Authority and Escambia County to set aside nearly $800,000 to purchase double-decker buses to service Pensacola Beach.
Rinke is proposing that the SRIA purchase the new buses with funds from the Portofino Island Improvement Fund. The fund provides an annual pot of money collected from the Portofino development's lease fees, which total about $250,000 annually.
The fund is utilized for enhancements and projects on Pensacola Beach, such as the SRIA's purchase last year of three open-air buses at a cost of more than $200,000 each. The buses are operated by Escambia County Area Transit and were to be used exclusively on Pensacola Beach.
Now, however, the open-air buses are being tasked with a new route in downtown Pensacola, at least through the end of the year. A public-private partnership formed last month between Escambia County, ECAT, the SRIA, and local developer Quint Studer will test a new pilot program for new public transit routes downtown beginning this week.
As part of the pilot program, the interlocal agreement between the SRIA and ECAT had to be amended to allow the buses purchased with SRIA funds to be used downtown. Officials said once the pilot program is completed, the feasibility of continuing the service will be analyzed.
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Big Springs has a population of 125, and derives its name from a large spring from which the U. P. Ry. draws water. The village is located in the south eastern part of Deuel county one of the new counties recently established, being the eastern part of what was formerly Cheyenne county. Big Springs at present is contesting for the county seat and hopes are expressed of its success in obtaining it. The surrounding country is best adapted to live stock grazing and a series of bluffs surround the place affording splendid shelter. Irrigation is, however, contemplated, and at a very early date it is proposed to have a good agricultural country in this vicinity. Churches are Methodist and Presbyterian.
Business Listing
- Abbott & Kimball, genl mdse, agl impls.
- Beachler S E, drugs.
- Big Springs Journal, R D Root M D, pub.
- Dessauer & Fischer, genl mdse.
- Enslow John, justice.
- Gunnell O M & Bro, lumber.
- Kinsman G S, postmaster, notary, sta agt.
- Morrison Alex, pumps, windmills.
- Mouser Gottleib, blacksmith.
- Phelps Hotel, Mrs A E Phelps prop.
- Plummer W S, real estate.
- Root R D, phys, editor and pub Big Springs Journal.
- State Bank, H L Gould pres, R J Vinton cashier.
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How can you modernise your brand in 2017?
How can you modernise your brand and bring it into 2017?
The first 3 month's of 2017 have flown by, but some hotels still haven't jumped on the changing trends in the hotel industry.
Businesses find it hard to stand out on the internet where everyone is exposed to thousands of brands trying to make their stamp. Therefore, assessing a brand's image and physical and digital presence is important for brands looking to grow in the future. With the pressures of having to modernise brands businesses have to think hard about what is the best way to bring your brand into 2017.
Assessing where the brand is in 2016 and the first few months of this year is a good idea before beginning a modernisation process.
Ask yourself some questions:
- What have your competitors been doing? Are they doing really well online and can you re-create this for your brand?
- Is your branding strong? For example, do you use a colour scheme and logo across your company?
- What channels would be best for your business? There needs to be a specific approach to each channel.
The Aims:
Modernising your brand needs clear goals. What is it you want to achieve from making the brand more digital savvy. Is it better relationships with customers, more sales or growing your loyal customer base? Take these different aspects into consideration when looking at a new digital plan for your company.
- Create a strong brand on social media platforms
- Create a blog or a news update feed on your website to have a more permanent presence online.
- Create a website that is accessible (see our blog on how to make your website better)
- Create a strong message to share online. Think about your USP
- Find ways to engage people online. This can be through good content, competitions or online only deals.
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On 2 June 2014 Victoria Tauli-Corpuz assumed her responsibilities as the new Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, replacing Professor James Anaya. Once again Professor Anaya congratulates Ms. Tauli-Corpuz and wishes her success.
The contact information for the Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which may be used to reach Ms. Tauli-Corpuz, remains the same.
Ottawa. 15 October 2013. "I am now concluding my visit to Canada in my capacity as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples. Over the last nine days I have met with federal and provincial government authorities, and with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis leaders, organizations and individuals in several parts of the country. In addition to being in Ottawa, my meetings have taken me to various places, including indigenous territories, in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec."
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James Anaya, the U.N. special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, has conducted the United Nations' first-ever investigation into the plight of Native Americans living in the United States. Anaya's recommendations include advising the U.S. to return some land to Native American tribes, including South Dakota's Black Hills, home to the famous Mt. Rushmore monument. Anaya says such a move would be a step toward addressing systemic discrimination against Native Americans that continues to this day. "The indigenous peoples of this country ... suffer from poverty, poor health conditions, lack of attainment of formal education [and] social ills at rates that far exceed those of other segments of the American population," Anaya says. "These conditions are related to a history of wrongs that they have suffered.
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On 20 May 2014 Professor James Anaya made his final presentation, in his capacity as Special Rapporteur, to the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at its annual session in New York. In his statement he reported on his activities over the past year, including his reports on visits to Canada, Panama and Peru, and he welcomed the appointment of his successor, Vicky Tauli-Corpuz, who will become the next Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples on 2 June 2014.
Additionally, he discussed aspects of the international indigenous rights movement that have been key to the progress it has made and that will continue to be important to bridge the gap between the recognition of indigenous peoples' rights and the implementation of those rights. During the interactive dialogue following his statement Professor Anaya heard from a range of representatives of indigenous peoples and States, as well as from several members of the Permanent Forum.
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GENEVA (3 October 2013) – United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, will visit Canada from 7 to 15 October 2013 to examine the situation of indigenous peoples in the country. This visit follows up a mission to Canada by the previous Special Rapporteur in 2004. "I will be looking at the issues faced by First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada", the human rights expert said, "including in relation to matters of reconciliation, governance and self-government; lands and resources; and health, education and economic development." Announcing his first visit to Canada as UN Special Rapporteur, Mr. Anaya emphasized that the mission "aims at assessing the human rights concern of indigenous peoples in light of international standards to which Canada has committed, and at identifying good practices in Canadian law and policy as well as needed reforms."
The Special Rapporteur, who visits the country at the invitation of the Government and indigenous peoples, will travel to remote communities and urban areas in the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. In these areas, he will hold discussions and consultations with indigenous peoples and their representatives and meet with federal and provincial government officials.
At the end of the seven-day mission, on 15 October 2013, Mr. Anaya will hold a press conference, from 2 to 3 pm at the National Press Theatre, located on the first floor of the National Press Building, in Ottawa, Ontario.Following the visit, the Special Rapporteur will prepare and make public a report on the visit's findings, which will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council in September 2014.
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The estimated 2.7 million Native Americans living in federally recognized tribal areas have to contend with problems like unemployment, alcoholism, sexual abuse, and suicide. Now a UN report is investigating the conditions of Native Americans in the U.S. Host Michel Martin speaks with S. James Anaya, the UN special rapporteur on indigenous peoples.
[Geneva, 12 May 2014] The Special Rapporteur releases today his reports on the situation of indigenous peoples in Panama, Canada and Peru. Each of these reports is based on research and information gathered by the Special Rapporteur, including during visits to these countries in July, October and December 2013, respectively. The report on Peru focuses especially on the situation of indigenous peoples in the context of extractive industries.
The Special Rapporteur would like to thank the Governments of Panama, Canada and Peru for cooperating with his mandate during and after the visits, and would also like to thank the indigenous peoples with whom he met in each country, who shared their stories, concerns and aspirations with him.
These are the final country reports to be issued by James Anaya before he ends his mandate in June 2014. The Special Rapporteur will be briefly discussing these reports during this statement and interactive dialogue before the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on Tuesday, 20 May 2014, from 1 to 3 pm.
See reports: Panama, Canada, Peru
Canada, 7 to 15 October 2013
7 October - Ontario: Meetings with government and indigenous representatives
8 October - Ontario: Meetings with government and indigenous representatives
9 October - Quebec: Meetings with government and indigenous representatives
10 October - British Columbia: For information about opportunities to participate in meetings in Vancouver please write to:
11 October - Alberta: For information about opportunities to participate in meetings in the Edmonton area please write to:
12 October - Manitoba: For information about opportunities to participate in meetings in Winnipeg please write to:
13 October - Saskatchewan: For information about opportunities to participate in meetings in Southern Saskatchewan, please write to:
14 October - Ontario: For information about opportunities to participate in meetings in Ottawa, please write to:
15 October - Ontario: Press conference from 2 to 3 PM, National Press Theatre, Ottawa
Please be aware that, due to the large volume of requests, we will not be able to respond to all inquiries individually and not all of those interested may be able to participate in meetings. However, written information for consideration may be sent at any time to
Thank you for your understanding.
Statement of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, upon conclusion of his visit to the United States
4 May 2012
Washington, D.C.– "In my capacity as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, I am concluding my official visit to the United States of America, which I have been carrying out over the past twelve days. During my mission, I have held consultations with indigenous peoples, tribes, and nations in Washington, D.C.; Arizona; Alaska; Oregon; Washington State; South Dakota; and Oklahoma, both in Indian Country and in urban areas. I also had a series of meetings with representatives of the executive branch of the federal government and with state government officials. I regret that my efforts to meet with members of the U.S. Congress were unsuccessful, especially given the prominent role of Congress in defining the status and rights of indigenous peoples within the United States.
I would like to thank the U.S. Department of State and other parts of the government administration for the cooperation they have provided for the mission. I would also like to express my deep gratitude to representatives of indigenous nations and peoples whose assistance in planning and carrying out of this visit has been indispensible. I am honored to have been welcomed into their communities and am humbled by the hospitality I received. I am grateful that they shared their still vibrant cultures and stories, and also their concerns with me.
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Professor James Anaya, will carry out an official visit to Canada from 7 to 15 October 2013. The aim of the Special Rapporteur's visit to Canada is to examine the human rights situation of the indigenous peoples of the country. During the visit, the Special Rapporteur will hold meetings and consultations with government officials, as well as with indigenous nations and their representatives in various locations.
The Special Rapporteur is currently developing his agenda to visit locations throughout Canada. Further information and updates about the agenda of the Special Rapporteur, including opportunities to participate in consultations, will be made public on the website of the Special Rapporteur as it becomes available: www.unsr.jamesanaya.org. Please check that website periodically for updates.
The Special Rapporteur invites indigenous peoples and organizations, and other interested parties, to send information relevant to the visit to Canada or any other aspect of the mandate to:
The findings from the Special Rapporteur's visit will be reflected in a preliminary report that will be submitted to Canada for its comments and consideration. A final version of the report will be circulated publicly and presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council. The report will include recommendations to Canada, indigenous governing bodies and, possibly, other interested parties on how to address issues of ongoing concern to indigenous peoples.
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Congratulations! If you have reached the interview stage it means your CV has impressed (or, at the very least, piqued the interest of) your prospective new employer. That's a huge step to take and a clear sign that you probably have what they are looking for. But don't take anything for granted – there is still a lot of work ahead of you and delivering that winning interview begins long before the interview even takes place.
Finding the right mindset
Most people dread interviews. It's not surprising. The idea of sitting in a room with one – or maybe more – strangers asking you questions, evaluating everything you say and how you say it, and using all the conscious and unconscious answers you give them to make a decision that could change the entire course of your career is an intimidating prospect.
But why not look at it another way?
This is also a great opportunity to talk about you – all the hard work you've done to get here, your achievements, your goals, and maybe even a chance to be honest about some of the things that didn't go quite as planned and how you would do them differently. It is also an opportunity for you to evaluate the people you may soon be working with, and make your own decisions about whether you are the right fit. The power is not completely in the interviewers hands.
Preparation is the key
There are certain things you should do before any interview. The chances are you've done some of them already but even if you have, there's no harm in doing them again just to refresh your memory.
First of all, how much do you know about the role you're applying for and the company you're applying to? Do your research and think about how well your skills match who they are and what they are looking for.
What kinds of questions might they ask you? This is a great time to think about what you'll say but don't obsess about it. You won't really know what they'll ask until you're in the room so try to stay loose and free-form, think about how you might answer some of their likeliest questions and mentally reinforce how confidently you're going to perform when the interview takes place.
Also, try to find out what form the interview is going to take. Will you be meeting with one person, or several? Or will it be a group interview? (Call Centre and Sales recruiters especially seem to favour the group interview because it not only gives them a chance to assess your communication, negotiation and persuasion skills but also to compare you in real-time against the other candidates).
The Day Before
Make sure you know what you're going to wear. Even if you are applying for a job in a 'casual' workplace it is always best to err on the side of caution and dress smartly and professionally for your interview: choose a suit or similar business attire and wear polished comfortable shoes.
Know where you are going! Make sure you leave plenty of time to get to get to the interview and make allowances for unexpected travel disruptions. Even if you know the route well it is always best to carry a street map with you (or pre-programme the postcode into your phone) because pre-interview nerves can sometimes have an interesting effect on our sense of direction!
What do you need to take with you? It is always good to bring a copy of your CV to the interview, and examples of your work if that is appropriate. Some employers also ask to see your examination certificates and – sometimes – your passport, national insurance number and bank account details. Even if they don't, it is always useful to have your NI and bank details handy. And don't forget to take a pen!
The night before the interview, make sure you get to bed in good time and try to get plenty of sleep. Partying the night before your interview is definitely not recommended!
The Big Day!
Stay hydrated! Take a bottle of water on your journey and make sure you drink it. Good concentration and good, regular fluid intake are very closely related.
Make sure you arrive at your interview on time or – preferably – several minutes beforehand. Arriving early will also give you the chance to decompress a little and calm down any nerves you may be feeling.
And while we're on the subject of nerves….
Feeling nervous is normal. It would actually be scarier not to feel nervous on an occasion as important as this! But try to keep those nerves in perspective. If you have done all your preparation you're going to be fine. And whatever happens – don't forget to breathe!
The Interview
Be calm, polite, positive and engaged. You're happy to be here!
When you are asked a question, give yourself time to think your answer through before you reply. And if you're not clear on what the question means, ask for clarification.
Speak clearly and be aware of the shape of your voice – undue nerves can make us speak quietly and / or too fast. Remember that you wouldn't be here if you hadn't already got the interviewer's attention. This is your turn to express yourself confidently and reinforce what a fantastic candidate you are.
Also, be aware of your body posture (don't slouch) and don't be afraid to make eye contact. This isn't the time to admire your shoes!
At the end of the interview, if you are given the opportunity to ask questions – take it! This is a great time to ask about the company's culture, what in-house courses or self-development programmes they might offer, and find out what the next steps are following the interview.
And afterwards
When you leave the interview, take a moment to evaluate it. How do you feel things went? What could you have done better? It is important not to use this looking-back as an excuse to beat yourself up, but to get perspective on how you performed. If all went well, you'll have good news to look forward to. If not, every interview is a chance to develop your experience and hone your skills for next time.


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Although the boy may wonder what he is doing on the page the answer is there for us to see. This is a touching book containing themes which can be enjoyed and explored by both children and grown up readers. Peter Carnavas has used water colour paints to illustrate this book and it gives it a soft and whimsical feel.
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Bring clarity to your CV setups! RVL-1 features configurable displays for analysis of up to eight CV input signals. Choose from a variety of display modes, including digital readouts, note name readouts, graphical meters, and more. RVL-1 also performs useful CV operations, including constant generation, scaling, offsetting, splitting, and step output. Whether you're a CV novice or pro, RVL-1 is an invaluable addition to your rack.
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Perform CV operations - In addition to analyzing CV signals, RVL-1 can perform several useful tasks:
Splitting - Each input is split into three outputs.
Scaling - Each input can be scaled by a value from -2 to 2.
Offset (bias) - Each input can be precisely offset by a value between -10000 and 10000, configurable to three decimal places.
Constant generation - When no input is connected to a display, its offset controls generate a constant CV signal between -10000 and 10000, configurable to three decimal places.
Step output - Each display features step output sockets, which output 0 when inactive and 1 when active. Steps are evenly distributed across the CV input ranges from 0 to ±1 based on the number of steps chosen--anywhere from 1 to 200. There are eight step output sockets for each display, so the active step loops back to the first socket when there are more than eight total steps. Level Mode and Step Forwarding Inputs further extend RVL-1's step output functionality (see the RVL-1 Operation Manual for details).
Collapsed operation - RVL-1 was designed for optimal collapsed operation within complex CV setups. When RVL-1 is collapsed, its displays remain visible, so you can monitor your CV signals without wasting valuable screen real estate. Display modes can be changed as well, and RVL-1's labels can be mirrored on the displays for maximum clarity.
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Have you ever wanted to learn to make your own clothes? This course will suit you perfectly. Over the day we will be exploring the fundamentals of dressmaking, reading a pattern, knowing which fabrics to select and what notions are perfect for the task. We will be practising how to insert a zip, finish a seam and putting in a bias binding finish. There will also be an opportunity to ask the questions you want the answers to. By the end of the course you should be able to confidently start tackling a dressmaking project. You will have lots of samples to refer back to as you progress through your dressmaking career.This class starts at 10am and finishes around 3pm. Included in the price are materials and the use of a sewing machine. This class is ideal for beginners to intermediate sewists who can use a sewing machine without help.
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NHC is always looking for innovative ways to better the housing conditions on homesteads. In early 2000, NHC developed and continues to manage the first construction materials reuse center on the island of Oahu. The purpose for Baseyard is to assist financially challenged Hawaiian 'ohana with inexpensive building materials to improve their living conditions and maintain their greatest asset, their homes.
Baseyard Hawaiʻi ,located in Kalaeloa, collects and distributes reusable, surplus, construction materials to families, schools and nonprofit organizations at little or no cost. Excess materials are made available to the public at a discount and proceeds are used to fund NHC's programs.
Materials at Baseyard are marked off 40% of the original retail price.
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Alright, so you've been hearing about this thing called the "Internet" now for like, 10 years and you've even ventured onto Facebook, and although you still don't quite get it, you have finally come to terms with the fact that… YOU NEED A WEBSITE. Now the question is, "What the heck? How do I do this?"
Perhaps you invest in a mac because you're told you can do it yourself with their tool called iWeb. Or you've gone out and purchased Dreamweaver, because someone said that's what you use. Okay, now what? You could sludge through tons and tons of online tutorials on how to use these tools, but most people who do eventually come to terms with the fact that… they need help.
So, where do you start?
Well, first of all, you probably know someone or know someone who knows someone who can do a website for a reasonable price. So, start trying to get into contact with whoever that person is. But when you finally DO have your meeting with that person, come prepared!
This post will give you a few questions and info to gather for your new website venture and your first meeting with your web person. I'll be posting a series of blogs that will help you with the entire process over the next few weeks but for today we'll just deal with the first meeting.
- What kind of business do you have? This is important because there are a set of specific pages that most web designers know should exist depending on what your website is trying to sell. For instance, if your business is a storefront where you sell designer boots, then your designer will need to know that you'll need a shopping cart and all of the bells and whistles that go with this. If your business is selling your voice-over skills to the local studios, your designer will need to ensure that you have a voice-over portfolio page and possibly some special access to possible recruiters or employers. If you're a novelist, there will need to be pages about your works and publications. I think you get the drift.
- Given no budget, what would you want your website to do in 10 years? No, I know that there probably IS a budget, but giving your web designer an overall perspective on what you're eventually going to do with the website is helpful in planning. Now, you may not know and that's okay. But do try to take at least 10 minutes to sit down and jot some ideas on what it COULD do. 🙂 Trust me, you'll really probably like the process.
- What do you expect this website to do for you? Make sure your developer/designer knows what you are expecting from the website. "I want 100,00 hits in two months" is an example of that. This helps the designer/developer know what they can provide for you on a more reality-based set of circumstances. For instance, if you are Julia Roberts, that may work. But if you are not someone of great fame already, the designer/developer can help you redirect goals to a more reasonable level and give you a good process in order to eventually get to that final goal.
- Why should anyone care? And of course, I mean this in the nicest way possible. Really, why are you unique. Why should anyone give a damn about your website? If you want to create just some store out on the internet, fine… a designer/developer would probably gladly except your money in exchange for another store out there. But its ALWAYS good to be UNIQUE in what you are bringing and to be clear about that uniqueness.
- What is your budget? Come on, now, this is a serious question. I've experienced a lot of people who like to keep that question vague to see what they can get out of me and its just a bit annoying. 🙂 State the budget. Trust me, your developer can give you an accurate quote based on that. If you asked for a 10 page site and then you say your budget is 300.00, then your designer/developer can at least adjust and give you one kick-ass home page.
- When do you want this completed? DON'T leave this open-ended. Give a deadline. Give a deadline for the proposal and don't be afraid to set reasonable consequences.
- What do you like on other websites and what do you hate? Give examples. VERY HELPFUL!
- How much time and resources will you want to commit to this new venture after its done? Your team will want to know this in order to quote out the possibility of an admin-able website to enable you to change your own content, or they may not if you don't intend on spending your time doing this. In my experience, paying more money upfront to get the admin-able stuff is always the best bet because otherwise you'll be paying here and there for things that eventually add up.
- Who is your target market? Type (Businesses or consumers?), ages, gender, etc. If you're a website for elderly people, for instance, you will want to make sure your site accomodates larger texts. If you're a website for teen girls, you'll probably be looking for a more vibrant and hip look and feel to it.
This just about covers the info you should bring on your first meeting. Next, we'll go over more specifics about budgeting and maintenance.


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Hopewell centre: glass elevator with a panoramic view over Hong Kong
WoolooMooloo rooftop bar on top of The Hennessy might have that cool outdoor rooftop bar view, but if glass elevators are your thing make sure to check the ones in Hopewell Centre. Simply walk in, get up to the 17th floor and transfer to the express elevator.
Get your camera ready because this elevator is all made out of glass and offers a really cool view over Wan Chai and Victoria Harbour. Luckily it's not really express, well, it might not stop but it isn't exactly fast. Once you reach the 62 floor you can either check out the revolving restaurant, or (like many people do), simply go down again on the same elevator. Free of charge, enjoy!
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Aloha Lakota!
The Institute ran from June 1-19 and consisted of 11 courses ranging from Lakota Morphology, Phonetics, Syntax, Methodology, and Conversational classes. A total of 32 teachers representing the Rosebud, Cheyenne River, Standing Rock, and Pine Ridge Reservations, as well as Sioux Falls School, and Colorado and Minnesota schools had the opportunity to get a head start on using the New Lakota Dictionary and forthcoming Level 3 Textbook.Participants of the 3rd Annual Lakota Summer Institute (LSI) received the triple benefit of working with the upcoming Level 3 Lakota Language Textbook, the New Lakota Dictionary (which by the way received a bronze medal at the 13th Annual Independent Publishers Book Awards competition), and Pila Wilson, a founding member of the very successful Hawaiian Language Revitalization program.
Sacheen Whitetail Cross, the Education Coordinator for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, is a 3-year veteran of LSI. In a recent conversation with Sacheen she lent her perspective on the progress of the program and the teachers:
So after 3 years—things are beginning to take shape and the teachers have gained a feel for the strategy of the comprehensive curriculum plan, and the 3rd LSI seemed to crystallize training and experience into a shared vision of the value of LSI and a line of sight for future progress.
Sacheen has had the opportunity to see a lot of progress at LSI. Who I really wanted to interview was LSI instructor Pila Wilson, co-founder of the Hawaiian Studies Program at the University of Hawaii in Hilo.
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