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Vacation rental condominium. Sleeps 11, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. No pets allowed.
75 San Miguel St
Avila Beach, CA 93424
United States
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SURF IN SURF OUT has a new look! A neutral beach color palette, furniture, bedding, linens, flooring and more! Come see the fresh look on a family favorite beach rental.
Surf In, Surf Out is a family favorite condo! Located in the heart of Avila Beach and steps to warm white sands. Courtyard at Avila showcases award winning architecture with lovely hillside views. Private patio area within gated courtyard. Just steps to the sandy beach, restaurants, golf course, bike path, etc. All the benefits of beach life steps from your front door...surf boarding, kayaking, jet skiing, boating. Condo includes 2 parking places in secured, gated garage. The condo is directly off the garage elevator, located on a private and quiet end of the courtyard.
The condo has three private sleeping rooms: The master suite(king bed) with ensuite bathroom; bedroom 2 (queen bed); and the loft area. In the loft is a queen bed, 2 twins, and 1 twin sleeper sofa. The living room has a queen sleeper sofa. Total beds is 7. Sleeps 11 guests. 2 bathrooms downstairs.
There is an elevator from the parking garage to the courtyard area. This condo does not meet handicap accessibility requirements. The main living area and second bedroom is handicap accessible. There are three steps leading to the master suite. Please reference the photos to determine suitability and ease of mobility.
Need several condos for your group? We have multiple condos in the same complex and nearby.
Stayed 3 days ending in
September, 2020
Overall satisfaction:
a guest from Portola Valley, CA recommends this vacation rental
We had a WONDERFUL family vacation at this condo. This place was nice, clean, spacious (family of 6) and only half a block to the sunny Avila Beach. Moreover, the management company was super responsive when we had a few questions to ensure we had a fun and smooth vacation. Thank you Seven Sisters! We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 days ending in
September, 2020
Stephen F from Thousand Oaks, California recommends this vacation rental
Enjoyed our week stay. Weather was somewhat disappointing
Stayed 3 days ending in
July, 2020
Jan W recommends this vacation rental
Surf In Surf Out is the perfect beach home to stay in for families. It is roomy and luxurious, but very comfortable at the same time. The patio, table, and weber grill are perfect additions for outdoor dinning. It is important to note that the upper floor, although spacious, is a loft without doors and it does not have a bathroom. The stairs are quite steep but fine for children older then 5. It is important to also know that there are other rentals that share the courtyard so privacy is limited. It is just steps away from the beach and restaurants. Seven sisters are always available and gracious. I would not hesitate to stay in this beautiful home again.
Stayed 4 days ending in
June, 2020
Becki K from San Jose, CA recommends this vacation rental
This unit was perfect. We loved that we could order dinner and walk back to the unit and eat our meal without the food getting cold. The unit was beautifully decorated. I would for sure rent this unit again.
Stayed 3 days ending in
June, 2020
a guest from Corona, CA recommends this vacation rental
My family's experience at the seven sisters vacation rental was terrific!!! The rental was super clean and beautiful! The location, so close to the beach was perfect!!! It is highly recommended! Thank you!
Joe S from Denver, CO recommends this vacation rental
We recently had a great trip to Avila Beach to celebrate my Daughter's college graduation. Even with COVID the trip was great because of the fantastic location and walk-able amenities. I strongly recommend Surf in Surf out for a family trip
Stayed 4 days ending in
March, 2020
a guest from Fresno, Ca recommends this vacation rental
The location was fantastic, the house very accommodating. Just know the stairs to the loft are spiral.
Stayed 3 days ending in
February, 2020
Maria C from Petaluma, CA recommends this vacation rental
This was the perfect place for our girls getaway. Great location, and super clean and comfortable. We would totally stay here again!
Stayed 7 days ending in
December, 2019
James R P from Fresno, Ca recommends this vacation rental
This home was very clean & comfortable. All the dishes, cooking pans, everything you will need are provided, sleeps 11 comfortably. Just close walking distance to the beach. Very one loved this home, it even has a spiral staircase. I recommend this if you have a large family.
Stayed 3 days ending in
September, 2019
Ryan M from Redwood City, CA recommends this vacation rental
Our stay at Seven Sisters was fantastic and the unit was clean, modern, and one block from Avila Beach. The courtyard has beautiful fountains and BBQs while Avila Beach has a number of restaurants, coffee shops, and wine tasting rooms all within a three minute walk from Seven Sisters. Highly recommend!
Stayed 10 days ending in
September, 2019
a guest from Sacramento, CA recommends this vacation rental
Location was great but I would chose an interior unit as the garbage trucks are very loud in the early morning and no air conditioning. Didn't notice in the description when renting. Otherwise it was very nice.
Yolanda S from Lancaster, CA recommends this vacation rental
This condo was amazing. Very clean and well stocked with everything you could possible need.
The location was perfect and in walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants.
I definitely would recommend to family and friends. And would rent again.
Stayed 3 days ending in
August, 2019
a guest from San Jose, CA recommends this vacation rental
We had two units, one unit's washing machine was broken and we were not informed of this when we checked in. Only after we ran it for an hour and called were we told it was broken and one unit had a window blind that was broken. We were told the bathroom ability to lock the door when in use was removed. The units were in a great location and clean. We will go next year.
Stayed 5 days ending in
July, 2019
a guest recommends this vacation rental
We rented 3 of the condos for our recent family reunion. We ended up only having 5 people stay in each condo, which really gave us the room to spread out. The condos were all very clean upon arrival. We requested an early check in on at least one of the condos, so that we could unload vehicles and go grocery shopping for the group. We were pleasantly surprised with 2 out of 3 units being ready early. We loved our stay in Avila Beach. It is in a prime location, 1/2 block from the beach. We loved the Friday night farmers market - great food! The condos were private, great breeze all day long if you open the windows! We highly recommend a whale watching cruise with Captain Mark with Central Coast Whale Watching. He was spectacular and gave us the trip of a lifetime! Saw a whale breach 10 times, including 20 ft. in front of our boat. We also saw Hearst Castle, Pismo Beach, and Morro Bay. We would go again tomorrow.Thank you Seven Sisters for making our stay so great!
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2019
Brooke R from Bakersfield, CA recommends this vacation rental
Multi generational family vacation. Wonderful! Seven sisters is so awesome, helpful and professional. Love Terri Hicks and her posse. The best!
Stayed 6 days ending in
June, 2019
a guest from Benicia, CA recommends this vacation rental
Great condo in a fabulous location! Two families (10 total) stayed for a week and loved the condo and the location - plenty of shops, restaurants, bike rentals and the beach all within one block. The kids didn't even have to cross a street to get to any of it. Avila is wonderful, and we were close to activities in SLO and Pismo.
Property management group had great communication before and during our stay, which made things even better.
We loved our stay and want to return!
Stayed 3 days ending in
February, 2019
Georgine N recommends this vacation rental
This unit was spotless and spacious. The beds were all in great shape. Checkin was a breeze. Great location that was truly walkable to the beach, cute shops, wine tasting rooms and restaurants. I would recommend it for a large family, several couples or as we were, a group of women getting together. We had some trouble with the TV remotes as there were a lot of remotes and the management team sent someone over to straighten it out very quickly. Better labels would help. A delightful stay.
Stayed 2 days ending in
February, 2019
a guest from Palo Alto, CA recommends this vacation rental
We had 2 families staying here over a weekend and we had a great time. The house was clean and well furnished. 5 kids were happy to have the loft to them selves and everyone was happy to be just steps away from the beach. Nice restaurants and even some wine tasting when as soon as you step outside. We would definitely stay here again.
This was second time we rented house with Seven Sisters Vacation Rental. We were very satisfied with our stay and recommend to everyone. The place was nice and big with lots of space for toddler to run around. My wife washed all the kitchen utensils as they were not cleaned to her satisfaction. There were no other issue.
Stayed 3 days ending in
November, 2018
a guest from san rafael, CA recommends this vacation rental
The only thing that I would say that made this a negative experience was the noise. not only from neighboring condos, street noise, and garbage pick-up trucks early in the morning, but loud exhaust fans (?) throughout the evenings. At 6am, the garbage trucks being their runs and all 11 of us had trouble getting back to sleep. Then, because of our exhaustion, we tried to go to sleep early, but the neighboring condos had loud partiers out on the decks causing us not to be able to sleep. The expense was challenging, too. Otherwise, a 5 star review.
Stayed 3 days ending in
October, 2018
Joan V from San Jose, CA recommends this vacation rental
Seven Sisters are lovely to work with. The condos in this complex are a delight. Great beds, lovely clean and comfortable interiors. The parking garage and elevator make it easy for the "grandma" (me) to get everything from the car to the condo.
Stayed 3 days ending in
September, 2018
Lisa O from Orinda, CA recommends this vacation rental
My husband and I stayed here with our two young children, nanny and my husband's dad. The location couldn't have been more perfect. The only downsides were only 1 sink in the 2nd bathroom, no gate on the top of the spiral staircase, and the washer/dryer was small and the dryer filter was broken and couldn't be fixed before we left. So we weren't able to do laundry. However, the rental company did offer to let us use their washer dryer but it wasn't possible in the evening when we were available to do laundry.
Hi, it was unfortunate the dryer lint screen was ripped making it difficult for clothes to tumble freely. Since your visit the screen has been repaired.
Stayed 2 days ending in
September, 2018
a guest from Saratoga, CA recommends this vacation rental
Perfect spot for a weekend retreat!
Stayed 4 days ending in
August, 2018
Stephanie T from Perris, Ca recommends this vacation rental
Amazing as always... I would rate a 5 in every area. And I will continue to rent annually.
Stayed 5 days ending in
July, 2018
a guest from Dinuba, CA recommends this vacation rental
Surf In Surf Out was spacious, quiet and fun and you can't beat the location! The condo was clean, well furnished and the property manager was available and happy to answer any questions. The open loft was surprisingly quiet for those who went to bed early. The master closet was large enough for a port-crib and the bedroom #2 was the smallest but was fine. We didn't use the sofa bed but it would have been private enough. The kitchen isn't huge but worked well for 10 (6 adults, 4 children) people. We only wished that the outdoor table would seat would seat more. Being next to the elevator was not a problem. We loved this property and what it had to offer. The property managers are great!
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2018
Seven Sisters employees are extremely helpful and friendly. If ever we needed something they took care of it immediately. Their office is just below the condo and they are very accessible.
Stayed 2 days ending in
July, 2018
Maria B from Fresno, CA recommends this vacation rental
Trying to find a place to stay with three teenagers and their friends for a few days is not cheap or easy! Avila Beach was the perfect solution and this condo accommodated us beautifully!! The loft was perfect for the four girls. We were happy there was a portable fan to take up there because the loft was warm in July. The master suite was beautiful. The beds were medium comfy. We could walk anywhere in Avila in a few minutes. Loved running on the trail and Kraken coffee was amazing. Go there!!! We let them know about a few maintenance issues and they were very thankful. We received our entire deposit back about 2.5 weeks later. Great trip! Be sure to also visit the Avila Wine Tasting right near the pedestrian gate. We also loved having shampoo conditioner and body wash in the showers. So helpful! We did not get to check in early so plan what you can do on arrival day!
Stayed 4 days ending in
June, 2018
Robert R from Alamo, CA recommends this vacation rental
Thirty-five family members descended on SLO for CAL Poly Graduation. Our family had two nieces getting degrees. As you can imagine, we had people staying all over the area. Well, I will say, we had the best place. The location is half a block from the beach, shops, bars and restaurants (no one driving home after a few). The home was clean, well supplied with ample room for our family of 10. Seven Sisters is easy to work with.
Their mobile application was amazing to use. It provided information about the unit and the area. Best of all, you could share it with other guests so everyone had the codes, etc.
While seemingly very expensive, it was a deal compared to the $600 a night other family members paid to stay in hotels. Being able to cook meals for ten instead of eating out every meal saved a fortune.
I have only one minor complaint- for $900 a night they should trust you with using their gas barbecue.
Stayed 3 days ending in
May, 2018
a guest from Denver, Co recommends this vacation rental
The condo was much bigger than it appeared in photos! It felt brand new and everything was very nice, including the furnishings. There was plenty of bedding and towels, which was great for the larger group that we had. It's also right next to the beach, which was the main reason we wanted to stay there. The interior courtyard was really cute and it was also secure with a pedestrian gate that had a code, so it felt very private. The keyless entry and two parking spaces was amazing and especially for our group so we didn't have to worry about parking and dealing with keys. I will definitely stay there again if I come back to Avila Beach!!
Stayed 3 days ending in
April, 2018
Jason B from san jose, CA recommends this vacation rental
We had a great time at Avila beach. The House was amazing and really had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 days ending in
April, 2018
What a wonderful time we had, the condo was really just what we needed for our two families, the kids really liked the spiral stairway leading to the upstairs loft. The weather was great and the adults thought the patio was fine. We will be staying with you again. Thanks. Jim Palmer
Stayed 3 days ending in
January, 2018
a guest from Davis, CA recommends this vacation rental
This very pleasant condo was comfortable for two families of four each. It's helpful to know that 5 of the "beds" are in an open upstairs loft reached by a stylish circular stairway. Would not be good for people who need privacy or who have mobility issues (or small children) but was perfect for a bunch of older kids.
Furniture and beds stylish and comfortable, and property generally in excellent condition.
No views to speak of but it is a half-block from the beach and boardwalk, and yet quiet. We were there in winter, so didn't use the patio, which is part of a larger patio shared by a bunch of similar condos.
Location is ideal for either just hanging out at the beach down the street, or accessing one of the numerous other beaches, tidepools, dunes, state parks, etc. nearby. And San Luis is 10 minutes away.
Stayed 2 days ending in
December, 2017
a guest from San Diego, CA recommends this vacation rental
The Surf In Surf Out condo was the perfect spot for our family. We were looking for a home away from home to celebrate our daughter's Cal Poly graduation and we found the perfect spot. Plenty of room for our extended family, the condo was spotlessly clean, furnished beautifully and the location can't be beat. Seven Sisters helped with an early check-in and were wonderful to work with. Hope to rent from them again.
a guest from San Francisco, CA recommends this vacation rental
Beautiful home with an excellent location. We had such a wonderful time spending the weekend here!
Stayed 2 days ending in
November, 2017
Katie C from Hermosa Beach, CA recommends this vacation rental
Great location in heart of downtown Avila, very clean and well appointed rental. Walk down to the wine bars on Front St for live music or Kraken coffee for your early morning brew.
Stayed 2 days ending in
September, 2017
Lindsey J from Fresno , Ca recommends this vacation rental
We had a wonderful time!! Thanks 7 sisters
Stayed 3 days ending in
September, 2017
a guest from Los ALtos Hills, CA recommends this vacation rental
Awesome place! beautifully maintained and well equipped - we had 3 couples and everything was great - plenty of towels, great location and amazing staff in the office - only suggestion I have ( and the reason for one 4 star review with condition) is to consider a 1/2 bath in the loft area. We will definitely come back again1
Stayed 4 days ending in
August, 2017
Rhonda B recommends this vacation rental
The condo was large and clean. Very accommodating.
Everyone was comfortable. Such easy access to the
beach and stores and restaurants. Only problem we encountered was the trash truck at 5 am just below our window, and the parking lot across the street being cleaned with a leaf blower at 6 am. Much too early when on vacation. We will return.
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2017
We had an amazing stay in this condo. If we needed or wanted for anything Terri Hicks and her staff were available to help us. Stellar service! Thank you!
Stayed 2 days ending in
March, 2017
a guest from Clovis, CA recommends this vacation rental
Awesome place!!! Very clean, very organized, well stocked! We had 6 adults and 3 kids and had plenty of room. Had room for a couple more kids. Will definitely stay there again! Was worth the extra money to be so close to everything :)))
Stayed 2 days ending in
February, 2017
Tarah H from san luis obispo, California recommends this vacation rental
Our family had a great stay! We had 10 people, including 2 small kids, and there was more than enough room! The house was big, clean, and so close to the beach! We will definitely look at renting this condo in the future!
Stayed 7 days ending in
November, 2016
Liked almost everything, beach was great, good condo that will sleep 11. Only draw back was trash pick-up. They start picking up the garbage at 5AM. Waking everyone up way to early.
Stayed 4 days ending in
August, 2016
Denise Z from Camarillo, CA recommends this vacation rental
Condo was so clean and beautiful, all guests were so comfortable, not to mention so accessible to town and restaurants. Excellent customer service too. Would definitely recommend this to friends.
Stayed 3 days ending in
August, 2016
Don and Janette P from Fairfield, CA recommends this vacation rental
Excellent condos. Great experience. Would have liked air-conditioning. The other two condos had real comfortable living room furniture. The furniture in our condo is very uncomfortable in the king size bed had slope to the middle. Great location Overall would go there again slight maintenance problems were handled immediately
Stayed 3 days ending in
July, 2016
lanette w from Pleasanton, CA recommends this vacation rental
What a lovely place to stay! We had 6 ladies sharing this condo and everyone had a bed to sleep in. The beds were very comfortable and the home was very clean. It was perfectly situated so close to the beach and we could walk everywhere (beach, shops, wine tasting, Bob Jones Trail, bike rentals). It was terrific! My only complaint was that the kitchen chairs were not comfortable to sit in. They sunk down into the frame of the chair when you sat in it. Otherwise, it was great!
Stayed 3 days ending in
June, 2016
Jim W from Louisville, KY recommends this vacation rental
Had a great time and the property was very nice.
a guest from Moraga, CA recommends this vacation rental
This unit was clean and close to the beach.
You need to know your group to determine who stays in the loft area.
The loft upstairs sleeps 4 - 5. A screen separates the double bed from the twins, which is a nice touch for added privacy.
We tried to leave the windows open at night in the master bedroom, but the noise of cars driving by and people talking kept us awake. We closed the windows and turned on the fan and it was fine.
The dining room chairs need more support, you sink way in. We used the pillows from the living room for added support.
Stayed 2 days ending in
January, 2016
Lynette B from Clovis, CA recommends this vacation rental
We took our parents and children to Avila during Christmas break. We have stayed in this complex before. Love it! Close to everything yet tucked away. This vacation rental was awesome! Very spacious for our guests and plenty of room to hang out between beach visits and shopping/dining. We will definitely stay here again. Everything at 75 San Miguel is newer and updated. The loft was really fun for the kids. We stayed upstairs with them in the loft (there are three beds upstairs) and my parents and my in-laws stayed in each of the bedrooms downstairs.
Stayed 2 days ending in
December, 2015
Janice B from Grover Beach, CA recommends this vacation rental
The condo was perfect for a family reunion/birthday weekend. The location was great--close to beach, shopping and restaurants but was quiet and secluded. Elevator helped for luggage to and from condo. Everything was clean with just a few minor issues (light in the front bedroom burned out). Would be nice if there was a child gate provided for families with small children and perhaps something to block the light shining into the loft. Overall, was a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 days ending in
October, 2015
Katlyn B from Minneapolis, MN recommends this vacation rental
Great location! (1 block from the beach) and right in the heart of Avila Beach where you are surrounded by restaurants, boardwalk, etc.
Very nice condo
Stayed 3 days ending in
August, 2015
a guest from Morgan Hill, CA recommends this vacation rental
I would recommend this beautiful vacation home,and it's bar none to anywhere we've stayed!!!
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2015
Beautiful accommodations. Family friendly. Easy access. Great location. Will return for sure!
Stayed 4 days ending in
July, 2015
Chris C from Campbell, CA recommends this vacation rental
Great location, experience and unit
Stayed 3 days ending in
June, 2015
Julie L recommends this vacation rental
Great location and a comfortable and fun house for our large family. We'll be back!
Grace B from Golden, CO recommends this vacation rental
This is a lovely condo in one of the best locations in Avila. There were 9 of us and we all slept comfortably. The master suite is quite large with a nice bathroom. There is only one other bathroom which was in high demand with our 5 twenty-something's.
Stayed 4 days ending in
March, 2015
Tammie M from Bakersfield, Ca. recommends this vacation rental
Perfect location! Felt very safe & secure. Beautiful home and very accommodating. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 days ending in
January, 2015
Jessica L recommends this vacation rental
This condo is very clean and in a great location.
Stayed 2 days ending in
December, 2014
Peter B recommends this vacation rental
Wonderful property with wonderful property management. Close to the beach, coffee house (joe momma's,) restaurant (custom house), fun bar (Mr.Rick's) and a perfect location for my son's Cal Poly graduation family home. Couldn't be happier.
The power was out all of Avila Beach, but candles and a fireplace was on hand...But within 2 hours the power was back up and all was good!
Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 days ending in
November, 2014
Lisa G from Folsom, CA recommends this vacation rental
We had a great time, farmers market, Joe Mama's Coffee early on the beach, sight seeing sea beavers in Morro Bay, Cambria's garden show with unique succulents and wonderful food at The Custom House.
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Chief executive Willie Walsh, who has already announced that he will work unpaid for the month of July, said: "This is a fantastic first response. I want to thank everyone who has volunteered to help us pull through this difficult period.
"This response clearly shows the significant difference individuals can make."
Options offered to staff included volunteering for between one and four weeks' unpaid leave or unpaid work, with the pay deduction spread over three or six months.
Staff who have offered to work unpaid will still receive shift allowances and other payments, although they will forego their basic pay.
BA said around 4,000 staff had volunteered for unpaid leave, 1,400 will switch to part-time work and 800 put their names forward for unpaid work, while 740 overseas staff also volunteered to take part in the cost-saving drive.
The airline has been looking to slash costs as part of its survival plan after unveiling an annual loss of £400 million.
Around 2,500 jobs have been cut since last summer and the airline wants to shed another 3,000 posts across its business.
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Around 10,000 of BA's 40,000 staff already work part-time.
Mick Rix, national officer of the GMB union, reacted with anger to the release of the information while negotiations were continuing over cost-cutting at the airline.
He said staff had been influenced by the "scaremongering tactics" of the company.
Mr Rix said union leaders had asked BA earlier this week for information about how many staff had volunteered to work for nothing but were told it would take some time to collate the information.
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Bringing It Home
I moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand, from New York City when I was 21. I had been practicing yoga for three years, attending group classes four times a week. When I moved, though, things changed. Chiang Mai's yoga scene didn't compare to the abundant supply of classes I had grown so used to in New York. If I wanted to keep practicing, I had to do it alone.
Forced by circumstance to foster a home practice, my relationship with yoga quickly deepened and became more intimate, more connected. Equipped with a solid foundation from the group classes I had attended, both my insights and physical prowess quickly evolved. That was 10 years ago; the ritual of unfurling my mat continues to this day.
But most students won't be faced with the necessity of practicing at home. Often the only way they'll begin to explore a home practice is when a trusted teacher gives them a push in the right direction.
As a teacher, you know that inspiring your students to practice at home is the most effective way to help them grow, both on the mat and in their lives. The tricky part can be convincing them of that. Here's how to motivate your students to turn inward and approach their yoga mats—alone.
The Boons of Being on Your Own
Remind your students that developing a regular home yoga practice is an essential stepping-stone on the path toward embracing the gift of self-illumination through yoga.
"When we practice alone, we're allowing ourselves the opportunity to embody what we've been taught," says Jill Satterfield, founder of Vajra Yoga in New York City. "We empower ourselves with personal experience, which is essential to truly know something."
The independence students gain from practicing at home will strengthen their overall practice and seep out into all areas of their lives.
"I can immediately tell when students are practicing at home," says Rodney Yee, who leads yoga workshops all over the world. "There is an authenticity to their practice and a depth to the way they are feeling their own bodies—a much more direct connection to the poses."
Home Practice versus Group Classes
While you never want your student to give up group classes altogether—they give students a foundational understanding and add to their yoga repertoire—the experience of being under the supervision of a skilled teacher in a classroom setting can, at a certain point, become a limitation.
"A teacher can introduce us to our practice and offer some advice," says Ashtanga teacher David Swenson, "but the real learning comes from personally experiencing the subtle nuances that accompany the internal journey of yoga."
In a group setting, it's more difficult to turn inward to listen to and answer one's own needs than it is when practicing alone.
"Often in a class we can get swept away by the group energy, because it's so powerful," Yee says. "While this is often fun and exhilarating, it takes us away from our own true rhythms and needs."
Step by Step
Those students with good body and breath awareness, a solid understanding of alignment, and a steady attendance in group classes are ready to start a home practice. But it's imperative to broach the topic skillfully and with care.
"The relationship with the student is key," says Susanna Nicholson, a teacher who runs a private studio at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia.
"A teacher offers the student compassion and understanding while holding firm to the importance of daily personal practice," she says. "For certain students this means telling success stories, or it may mean simply making the program very doable and making oneself very accessible for advice and feedback along the way."
Instead of overwhelming them, ease students into a personal practice slowly. It should become a pleasure rather than a chore. Encourage students to practice for short periods at a time to give them a taste of success.
"Begin with just one day a week, or twice a month, and then add some more gradually," Swenson suggests.
Nicholson gives her students a 10- to 15-minute sequence, with a longer option for weekends.
"I ask students to forgive themselves for missed days, while insisting that the practice needs to be done regularly and with dedication," she says. "Often I put the fault on myself to take away guilt. I say, 'If you're not doing it, I've made it too long—so call me, and we'll work it out.'"
Making a Plan
Having a private session with your student could be a way to provide him or her with the extra support needed to develop a regular routine and stick with it.
"There are many asanas to work with, and many meditation techniques," says Satterfield, who meets with all of her teacher trainees privately to look at alignment and emotional needs. "One size definitely doesn't fit all!"
Nicholson meets draws from a variety of tools, including Pranayama, asana, chanting, meditation, and imagery. This way she designs a practice that suits the individual needs of the student.
Then she diagrams the practice, adding notes and the date, and she always asks for a follow-up meeting within one week to confirm that the student has understood the practice—and to ensure that it will remain appropriate for the following two to three months.
After that, Nicholson requests that her students offer feedback about how they're progressing, especially if their situation changes, they outgrow the practice, or they have further questions or difficulties.
By giving your students a set sequence to practice, they will feel supported and structured when they step on the mat alone for the first time.
Working Through Resistance
No matter how well equipped your students are, they will inevitably face obstacles. Resistance afflicts everyone at times—even the most seasoned yogis.
"One of the most challenging aspects of home practice is finding the motivation to get on the mat and begin," Swenson says.
Having an informal practice group with friends at home once a week, in addition to your private home practice, can be a great motivator.
Another way to keep students motivated is to have them set aside a regular time and place for practice. Ask them to stick to a specific goal or intention to return to daily. Steeping themselves in the "bigger picture" will remind them of their highest priorities for practice.
Encourage your students to continue attending classes once or twice a week to learn new things that they can bring home with them. During class time, speak of the importance of having a personal practice. Share with them your own successes and tips about how you have learned to work through resistance.
Getting Them Started
These tips will help your students get started:
- Set aside a place and a time to practice every day. Start with a short amount of time, such as 15 to 30 minutes.
- Identify an activity that is no longer valuable in your life and remove it, so that your home practice doesn't just add another task and make your life more complicated and full.
- Commit yourself to being consistent in your practice for six months.
- Find an occasional practice partner.
- Have several planned sequences in the back of your mind as a backup.
- Continue to go to class weekly for inspiration and ideas on how to change your home practice or what to focus on at home.
- Recognize how much yoga has already helped you, and trust that your daily life will be better with a daily practice.
Sara Avant Stover is a freelance writer and Anusara-inspired yoga instructor. She teaches private sessions, workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings around the world. Visit her website www.fourmermaids.com.


text: CIA asset Khashoggi gets murdered by MBS's hit squad and dismembered in Turkish embassy. Sounds like another day in the Middle East. I'm not sure who is worse to their people now-a-days, Turkey or Saudi Arabia. Oh wait, its Saudi Arabia because every Turkey was appalled at their barbarism. It's like everyone forget that this is a country that still has public beheadings.


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Matt Slater responds to the rise of the #PlatformCooperativism movement by issuing a call for #ProtocolCooperativism:
I have lot of sympathy for Matt Slater's arguments for Protocol Cooperativism. This is essentially the songbook I was singing from, since the late 90s, and throughout my time working on the Aotearoa localizations of #Indymedia and #CreativeCommons. But in hindsight, those songs were naive. As Matt points out within his own essay, capitalists have already figured out ways to dominate open networks based on open protocols (eg Microsoft's "embrace, extend, extinguish"). Ownership matters.
@mayel @matslats
What allows them to dominate? They have financial resources smaller players don't. For example, they can pay as many fulltime staff as they need to make their products and services more attractive than more freedom-respecting alternatives. They can get their PR posters slapped up all over major cities. Protocols + cooperatives offers us a way to compete with this. The point of Platform Cooperativism is that neither can do it alone, which is what Matt's essay seems to miss.
@bhaugen @mayel apologies @matslats , when I read the second part of your essay more carefully I see you are essentially making same argument I am making here. I guess it comes down to our understanding of the rather loose term "platform". To me the net, the web, and the fediverse (everything connected via ActivityPub) are platforms. You seem to use it in your essay to specifically describe centralized infrastructures.
@strypey @mayel @matslats
> You seem to use it in your essay to specifically describe centralized infrastructures.
That's the way I use it, too. My understanding of platform cooperatives is they are centralized infrastructures owned by a cooperative, that is, owned by their participants depending on the type of co-op.
Is any of that wrong? I am always ready to be wrong and learn something new.
@bhaugen @mayel @matslats your definition is becoming a common one, and is perfectly valid. But "platform" is a fairly loose term. People have talked about OS as platforms (eg "the GNU/Linux platform), network protocols as platforms (the web as a platform), and so on. It's one of those terms that needs to be defined for the purpose of any given discussion, so we don't end up talking past each other ;)
If you consider a platform cooperative to be a centralized and hosted system owned, operated, and governed by a cooperative, it is easy to tell what the cooperative owns.
If it's an open protocol, how does a cooperative own it?
A cooperative could form to create and maintain software that runs the protocol. SSB is starting more than one organization like that
Or cooperative could form to host sites that run the protocol, for example, social.coop. (part 1 of 2)
@bhaugen @mayel @matslats @strypey
Where does infrastucture come in? The spaces we create/cooperatively run, in which we and others generate content and build relationships, and the hardware/software construction and maintenance? (e.g., hosting and admin/maint of an instance)
There is also the question of basic infrastructure, like broadband coops or local networks.
@bhaugen @mayel @matslats good point @Matt_Noyes . I laid out various layers of infrastructure that cooperatives could (and in some cases are) organize at, in a blog post here:
@Matt_Noyes @bhaugen @mayel @matslats 1. support/ join existing commons and cooperatives, and help start new projects where there are gaps. 2. help theorize and map the space so we can understand how the various initiatives can join up and support each other, and where the gaps are.
@bhaugen Capitalists centralising everything and always competing for profit rather than collaborating can never get cooperativism right. Free Software is anathema to their process, even if they benefit from it, there's a fundamental philosophical impossibility in being for capital and being for collaboration at the same time. US Liberals really need to make their minds up.
@xj9 I wasn't even talking to you. I already know that you always have everything completely backwards, you don't need to remind me. For some reason I forgot to block you from this account too, just stay away from me.
That could have become an interesting sidelight on this thread if y'all were a little more nuanced and not so absolute and did not feel like you had to have a debate. For example, here are a bunch of nuances on collaboration in capitalism, which does happen, but is often crippled by competition:
(warning: very dry and academic, you'll get the picture quickly though)
@xj9 @h @matslats @mayel @bhaugen in order to have a productive discussion about "capitalism" or "capitalists", you first need to define these terms for the sake of the discussion. Otherwise all that can happen is people talking past each other based on differing assumptions about what aspects of the real world these terms are describing. I wrote about this in the wake of Occupy, see:
@bhaugen @mayel @matslats again, I think the whole platform cooperativism thing is too new to assume a single, common definition of "platform". If you look at Uber, AirBnB, or TaskRabbit, I would argue that software or server infrastructure are not the platform, but rather the database of vendors and customers, and the things that make them trust it (mainly reputation and payment systems). So if these are decentralized via a protocol as @matslats proposes, I'd argue it's still a "platform".
@bhaugen @mayel @matslats to explain what I mean by analogy, take cash as a platform for transactions. You can't do cash without paper or metal, but the materials are not the guts of the platform. Rather it's the reputation and security systems (eg state backing, watermarks, anti-forgery enforcement) that make cash a platform people trust and use. You can't set up a cooperative to replace cash as a platform just by printing bills or minting coins (something cryptobugs often don't seem to get)
@h @mayel @matslats true, but one effective way to compete with that is a pitch based on shared values. I envision the digital equivalent of organic grocery cooperatives computing with corporate supermarkets or independent coffee house cooperatives competing with corporate cafe chains #DigitalCafes
@strypey I get you, and your idea fits in nicely with the concept of 'exodus' that @KevinCarson1 has written about extensively. The problem I see is that most cooperativists (especially in fiercely capitalist countries) are unaware of their own impossibility of being truly cooperative honouring all 7 ideals and pursuing capitalist objectives at the same time. 9 out of 10 adopt the cooperative form, but functionally they behave like a typical corp in everything but name.
@strypey Most actually existing cooperatives still behave under the logic of competition and the capitalist production mode by default. It's not enough to say "we're a cooperative, we're good people". We should rather ask "Is this org really fostering collaboration and helpibg to produce common wealth beyond itself?". If the answer is "Yes, but..." then that really means "No".
@strypey Apart from Kevin"s work, I'd recommend taking a look at @Gin 's initial work (beyond labels and branding) on the ways that genuinely progressive organisations aware of the limitations of capital can tell who are compatible organisations to cooperate with. (And which aren't) Hopefully a first deliverable of many.
"we're a cooperative, we're good people".
IMO it's not about 'values' - whatever they may be . . some kinda idealist arm-waving? Rather, actual relations of production, actual material articulation of forces of production? What joins up with what, in practice? Eg, are there commons being curated and stewarded, or just more consumers and workers seeking comfort? Is laying so much stress on 'values' one of the weakest things about coops?
@strypey @KevinCarson1 @mayel @matslats
@mike_hales For someone like myself coming from a Free Software background at Groklaw and the Ruby community, and having been part of a few cooperatives, I feel confident in stating that cooperatives are lacking binding contracts like the GPL, and very few coops have the knowledge and inclination to bind themselves to such a common social contract (and other byproducts like friction reduction)
@strypey @KevinCarson1 @mayel @matslats
@mike_hales In that particular sense, I think analogue coops have a long way to go before they can become nearly as effective as the Free Software movement has been in such a comparatively short time span. Of course, merging the Free Software ethos with cooperative economic production would be even better. The problem is few people really grok both camps. @strypey @KevinCarson1 @mayel @matslats
@mike_hales @h @KevinCarson1 @mayel @matslats don't underrate the importance of values. The Four Freedoms are an articulation of a set of values. So are the permaculture ethics. They summarize, in simple terms, how production will and won't be done by an organisation that shares them. They allow for informal coordination of effort on a much larger scale than any set of formal MoUs.
@mike_hales @h @KevinCarson1 @mayel @matslats
For example, I can buy certified organic food and have reasonable confidence that I am supporting growers using sustainable practices, without personally inspecting their farms. That's possible because the word "organic" stands in for a shared set of values around sustainable land use. It's not an ironclad guarantee, but it's a big improvement on just buying anything and hoping for the best.
'Values' . . I'm sensitive to the power of stories & the need to do storytelling skilfully. Meme-wise, words press buttons! I just don't believe there are such things as values. That's just a story we tell, a meme (which clearly is rather powerful for many people).
Too much ontologising here!
'Organic' I see as a hint of certain actual practices, with particular material relationships & consequences. A one-word story that I might choose to believe.
@h @KevinCarson1 @mayel @matslats
@mike_hales I think we substantially agree here. But I feel obliged to point out that if values don't exist, neither does production. They're both typed of storytelling about systems of physical interactions between humans and resources. Values are stories about means, productions are stories about ends.
@h @KevinCarson1 @mayel @matslats
@strypey There is no permaculture binding document. I don't underestimate shared values, and of course the GPL is a clever hack that encodes primary values, but the fact remains that there is nothing like a GPL for coops. As it's plain for all to see on the greatest public stage the world has ever seen, even the strongest foundations based on admirable values can be shaken and subverted. It's good, maybe. Other ways can be better.
@mike_hales @KevinCarson1 @mayel @matslats
@h true, but the ethics (earth care, people care, fair share), as defined by Mollison and Holmgren, are a core part of the curriculum for any Permaculture Design Certificate course, and pretty universally accepted by permies worldwide. The GPL is a strategy for protecting the freedoms valueed by the software freedom movement. The PDC curriculum serves a similar function for the permaculture movement.
@mike_hales @KevinCarson1 @mayel @matslats
@h are you envisioning some kind of legal license that forces coops to follow the coop principles (which encode the coop values)? If so, how do you see this working in practice? I worry that using the stick instead of the carrot risks alienating people, with the result that they abandon the coop form. Might it be more effective to build relationships, and educate people about the coop principles and how their coops might better enact them?
@mike_hales @KevinCarson1 @mayel @matslats
@strypey There are other ways with plenty of eventual carrot and no stick. In my experience convenience and inconvenience work better than stick and carrot.
Expecting vastly different people from various backgrounds to magically behave in predictable ways without agreeing on binding contracts is like expecting a herd of pre-schoolers to play a symphony without previous training.
@h and yet the permaculture movement expects exactly this with the way PDCs are organized, and AFAIK it's exactly what happens. Also, the existence of the GPL doesn't force anyone to license their software under it (unless its derived from existing software that is), and yet thousands of people do.
@mike_hales @KevinCarson1 @mayel @matslats
@h I do agree with you that mutually enforceable agreements have a place, in business arrangements with low tolerance for unpredictable behaviour (eg service level agreements for hosted software). But this is not about enforcement of *values*, but enforcement of *agreed actions*. I wonder if you might be conflating two quite different strategic uses of the law.
@mike_hales @KevinCarson1 @mayel @matslats
@strypey The GPL is more than a strategy, it's also a legally binding document. I'd personally prefer laws being crafted in a consensual process by an horizontally organised federation, rather than a hack derived from the Berne Convention signed by some UN member states.
But one binding document is far better than none at all, and in the case of the GPL it has proven itself, in fact, to be admirably solid.
@h sure, but the #GPL is a defensive tool. It's function is not to enforce compliance with the #FourFreedom values within the software freedom movement, but rather as a preventative measure against the work of free code hackers being abused by anti-social outsiders.
@mike_hales @KevinCarson1 @mayel @matslats
@strypey It's externally binding as much as it's self-binding and internally binding.
@h I don't agree, but this sentence probably summarizes a much larger set of thoughts, which I could easily be misreading. Can you expand on this? @mike_hales @KevinCarson1 @mayel @matslats
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In a world where we are surrounded by technology, it's no surprise student housing and generation Z students are demanding smart technology be incorporated not as an afterthought, but as a cornerstone of the design & planning phase.
Smart technology is shaping the very layout, structure, design, and functionality of new student housing. Here are five ways these trends are impacting the market today.
Cashless Campus
Gone are bulky washers & dryers accepting quarters and old school vending machines. Replacing them are sophisticated new technology units which accept credit cards, mobile payments, take up less space, and become a centerpiece in a room rather than an eyesore.
Student Security
With security at the top of everyone's mind, technology is leading the way making campuses more secure. Doors on campus are being designed to be integrated with mobile security access systems. Layouts are more open by design, but also to increase the view of strategically placed security cameras. Tech is shaping student security, and in a good way.
Constant Connectivity
Students today demand constant connectivity. Designers are challenged with incorporating outlets in places never imagined before, WiFi hubs throughout all student housing to provide connectivity for more devices than ever, and replacing outdated technology like telephone outlets and even Ethernet ports with wireless charging bays, tables that charge your tablet while you work at them, and much more.
Personal Privacy
While social, students today also demand their private spaces. Gone are the locker room style shared showers and bathrooms which are being replaced with individual personal bathrooms. Technology is leading this charge enabling students to schedule time in key spaces which used to be shared and are now privatized. And designers are tracking student behavior utilizing mobile devices, apps, and security to learn how to design the perfect student housing layout for tomorrow.
Going Green
Without a doubt, generation Z students demand everything be green. From materials used to energy efficiency, everything about student housing is being designed and built to be greener. Things like room occupancy sensors to turn on lighting, spray foam insulation to reduce energy on heating & cooling, and LED lighting to cut on electric use are being implemented to cast a green halo and attract to today's new student.
These five trends are some of the most prevalent smart trends shaking up student housing, and require planning start during the design & planning phase and not once ground breaks. Crossing these off your planning list will ensure a housing facility that students love for years to come.


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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Pantene Beautiful Lengths Products
Pantene is showing their support for the Beautiful Lengths donations to help create real hair wigs for cancer patients with this strengthening shampoo, conditioner, and finishing creme. The shampoo surprised me! It didn't tangle my hair, like other Pantene shampoos have been known to do. It also didn't burn when it accidentally got in my eye; it was very gentle. However, the conditioner had such a strong, unpleasant smell, that I think I wouldn't buy this just because of that. Maybe I'd just get the shampoo and finishing creme and buy a different brand's conditioner. The conditioner smelt like straight nail polish or nail polish remover. It was awful. It reminded me of one of Bath & Body Works' scents, so you might like it, depending on your smell preferences. But the finishing creme was good. It went right in my hair, no problem. Then the extra little bit left on my hands acted as lotion and made my hands soft! I was pleased with the finishing creme.
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November is a great month for so many reasons crisper weather, gatherings of friends and families, turkey, and stuffing but also because it is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month. And if you know me, then you know I'm definitely that! As a peanut butter lover, I'm always intrigued by new or creative recipes that incorporate the ooey-gooey ingredient. Here are a few I'd love to try (or have made for myself hint, hint 🙂
This one is found on the Peanut Butter Lovers as a 2012 contest winner. I love Chai almost as much as I love PB, so I know this one would be a hit with me.
Chai-Peanut Butter Apple Breakfast
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 chai flavored tea bags
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 cup granola
- Combine boiling water and tea; steep for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add peanut butter and honey. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
- Combine sugar and flour. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apple slices; sprinkle with the sugar mixture. Cook apples for about 5 minutes per side or until browned, shaking and turning occasionally.
- To serve: divide sauce into individual bowls, top with apple slices and granola.
courtesy: peanutbutterlovers.com
A frihttp:/peanutbutterlovers.com/2012/04/chai-peanut-butter-apple-breakfast/end enlightened me the other day when she mentioned that you can make a Butterfinger-esque treat when you melt candy corn, mix with peanut butter and cover in chocolate. World. Officially. Rocked. And what a delicious way to get rid of all of that leftover candy corn!
Also Read: Chickpea Tomato Salad Recipe
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What a fun twist on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons sound divine! I bet and hope we Tulsans can pick up a dozen at Antoinette Baking Co. some time.
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And November 20th is National Peanut Butter Fudge Day, so why not use it as a great excuse to try out this Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Crunch recipe?!
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Organise yourself. How many exams do you have? When is your first exam? Do you have any clashes? Then prioritise which subjects you need to focus on and within those subjects which units/topics you need to study in more depth.
Revision Timetable. Create a revision timetable (see links, where you can create one online or use a template) make this as detailed and specific as possible. Also plan in breaks for praying, eating and relaxing.
Get Revising and Testing. Continuously assess how useful the revision is by attempting past papers. These are available online through the exam board websites.
Learning style. Decide what type of learner you are. Some work well with visuals (post it notes, highlighters, diagrams) others learn through memorisation techniques (mnemonics summarising texts. Decide how you will revise each topic and ensure you have the right resources to aid you to do this.
Religious Studies revision booklet
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So you've created a pretty basic stick man and now you want to add some detail. Some feet (or a foot, anyway, since he has that peg leg) would be nice, and nobody has a head that round, so we'll make it more egg-shaped. When we're done, he'll start to look more realistic, though not complete quite yet.
Extend The Arms
This is where we give our stick man elbows. So we go back to Edit Mode. You can see that the cubes are still present even though we created subdivisions in my last article, in which we actually created the stick man. That's because we haven't actually applied the subdivisions yet. But more on that later.
What we want to do now is rotate the view so that we see the top of the stick man and also deselect the head by hitting A. Now we select the Face Select Mode icon on the 3D View header and select the top face on the cubes at the end of each arm. Now we extrude those arms along the Z axis by six Blender units, so it looks like this:
Make A Foot
Now that he has elbows and forearms (of sorts), let's give our pirate a foot on his good leg. So I select the "front" face of the bottom cube of his good leg, hit W to pull up the Specials menu and select Subdivide. This gives us four equal divisions of this face. Now I select the bottom two of the new subdivisions and protrude them outward by 2 Blender units. Rotate the view a little bit, and I see that this gives him a reasonably sized foot.
Make The Head Egg-Shaped
Now I want to make the head a little more realistically shaped. So I find the Edge Select Mode icon on the 3D View toolbar, where my mouse is pointed at the bottom of the 3D View toolbar in the above screenshot, and also disable the Occlude Geometry view. Now I make sure I'm looking at the front of my stick man and select the bottom vertex that I actually see on the head.
Now I use SHIFT + S to pull up the Snap menu and select Cursor to Selected. Now that the cursor is where I want it, I make it the pivot point by going to Pivot Point drop-down box on the 3D View header and selecting the 3D Cursor option. If you accidentally left-click and move the cursor away from this point (and right-clicking to select something does take some getting used to), re-select the same vertex you had before and use the Snap menu to move the cursor back.
I select the entire icosphere by using CTRL + L. This selects all the edges that are linked to the original vertex I had selected. It won't matter whether there is one or a hundred vertices between your original edge and another edge in the distance. If it's linked, it'll be selected by using CTRL + L.
Now we want to scale this icosphere along the Z-axis by hitting S, and then hitting Z if it isn't already locked to the Z-axis. As you can see in the above screenshot, the head is already more egg-shaped. Blender sees the place where I have my 3D Cursor as the "center" of the scaling operation. So, when the icosphere is egg-shaped enough for me, I hit Enter.
What Our Man Looks Like Now
So he's actually starting to look less like a stick man. In future articles, I'll start adding details like a hat, get started on his face and make that peg leg look like wood.


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One of the most hated, yet most used, Apple products on the market right now is iTunes. Even Mac users recognize that Apple's media management software is more than a little bloated. Unfortunately, it's so incredibly powerful that it's hard not use it. Apple also makes it even more difficult by forcing it on anyone who wants to use an iPhone, iPad, iPod or even a Mac with the Mac App Store.
There may be good news, however. Reports are indicated that Apple is planning on releasing a new version of iTunes in September. While that isn't a huge deal by itself, there is something more to it. iDownloadBlog is reporting that Apple is planning on completely redesigning iTunes with the upgrade to version 11.
Interestingly enough, the basic design of iTunes has not changed since its inception. It has always had the controls at the top, with lists on the left side and content displayed on the right. There has always been that "Now Playing" area in the middle, and a search bar on the top right. It is well overdue for a significant face lift.
The timing of this release makes perfect sense. September is the month that many have pegged for the release of iCloud and iOS 5. There have also been reports that a new version of the iPhone is due to come out around then as well.
iDownloadBlog says that we can expect deep integration of iCloud into this new version of iTunes. They also report that the iTunes Store will become more a part of the app. Currently, the iTunes Store is basically a built-in web browser that navigates only to the store.
iDownloadBlog also claims that iCloud backups will be integrated into iTunes. That means that when you backup your device to the cloud, you will get a local copy as well. This also applies for app data as well.


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November is my favorite month of the year. It is the month of my birth, it is a month that falls within my favorite season- Fall/Autumn and it is the month of my favorite holiday- THANKSGIVING! My favorite part of Thanksgiving is dessert and my favorite Thanksgiving dessert is Sweet Potato Pie.
My grandmother baked several sweet potato pies every Thanksgiving. The smell of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg filled not just the kitchen but every room. Those pies baking were the scent of Thanksgiving for me and in many ways still are, which is probably why I make one every year. I know for a lot of people this holiday means pumpkin pie but for me, Thanksgiving will always mean sweet potato pie. I love it not only for the delicious taste and smell but also for all of the lovely memories it conjures up. The warm feeling of time in the kitchen with my maternal grandmother is a favorite. I have never made this pie and not thought of her. ❤
If you haven't ever tried sweet potato pie, I strongly encourage you to try one this holiday season. If you are already a fan, try my version of this southern holiday favorite!
Yield: 1 deep dish or 2 regular pie crusts
After an hour the pie should be set in the middle. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool. Serve plain or with whipped cream, that's how I like it!


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Samuel Oluwadare, the Nigerian WEG Ambassador living in Lagos and going to the Xplanter Group of Schools, is urging the importance and benefits of the upcoming World Education Games!
Not only will it improve the skills and be fun for those who participate, but it will also help UNICEF provide vital resources for schools around the world who need them.
We are looking forward to the participation of Nigerian, African and Global students as a whole to make this World Education Games the biggest and best so far!
Read more about what Samuel thinks and and how this can help Nigerian education here.
Let us know how your school is getting prepared for World Education Games 2015!
@WorldEduGames | #WEG2015


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Low Testosterone Can Be Reversed
Testosterone is important in all stages of life
A natural hormone that has many roles to play in the male body is testosterone, also known as T, and if a man has low T, symptoms of several kinds and levels of severity will appear. In the male species of all mammals, the testes make the hormone, while in the female, the ovaries produce a very small amount, and the adrenal glands in both sexes manufacture the hormone. The most important job of the hormone is to make sure that the sex organs grow and mature correctly. As a male matures, density of the bones and red blood cell production fall under the control of testosterone. During the years of puberty, it is responsible for deepening the voice and causing hair growth on the body and face.
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The human body starts to decrease its production of the hormone somewhere around the age of 25 and there is a steady decline in levels thereafter. By the time a man is 80 years old, his body is producing about 20% of what it did in his prime. While this is apparently a natural phenomenon which has been called male menopause, a man can also start making less of the hormone for other reasons such as taking some types of medicine, undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments, or suffering from high stress or alcoholism. However it happens, a low level of testosteronehas numerous effects on a man as he ages and can cause many health and psychological issues. Here are some of the major signs of low T in a man.
The first important aspect of low testosterone symptoms is the slowness of their onset and the increase in their severity. It can take several years before a man notices what is happening to him. He may begin by feeling more fatigued and tired, having less energy than normal, and not being as interested in sex as he used to be. These symptoms will gradually get worse, along with a lack of zest for life and some of the signs of clinical depression - lack of appetite, less interest in formerly passionate pursuits, a chronically low mood, and overall feeling of not being well.
While these signs are becoming apparent, on the inside the declining levels are causing other physiological changes. The thickness of the skin, an organ on its own, decreases. There is more risk of developing osteoporosis - weak bones. Low red blood cell counts can cause anemia, which in turn causes weakness and fatigue. Blood serum levels of bad cholesteol can increase due to lower testosterone levels, and this can result in elevated blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, and heart disease.
These changes also become symptomatic in more visible and noticable ways for a man, and interact with the slower changes previously described. A man may feel increased anxiety, and gain weight more easily. Desire for sex decreases to very low levels, difficulty in getting an erection becomes an issue as well, and the result is that sexual activity can come to a standstill. As a further symptom develops, sexual activity and all the things it means to a man are lost: the sex organ itself actually can decrease in size. With all of these symptoms coming together in a man with signs of low T, he may truly feel that life as he knew it is over.
Fortunately, a man does not have to accept this situation. Modern medical research has shown that low testosterone symptoms can be reversed and gains made in many of the affected areas by several means. Hormone replacement therapy can make a huge difference, supplements that help the body make more testosterone and utilize it more efficiently have been proven effective, and nutritional changes and exercise can help. Signs of low T don't have to be the end - they can be banished with the right treatments.


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Dear Neighbors,
I have been working to serve Southern Nevada since making Nevada my home after returning from deployment in Afghanistan for the U.S. Marine Corps. After years of participating in our community, I decided to run for office before our last legislative session so I could represent our neighborhoods better in Carson City and make a difference during these difficult times.
I was humbled by the opportunity to represent Assembly District 15 for the first time during our last session, and have kept my promise to knock on doors every single week so I can hear from you firsthand about the problems we are all facing. The economic downturn is certainly a challenge we continue to face; however, it also represents an opportunity to learn from our past and create a better future for Nevada.
I am looking forward to representing you once again, and encourage you to sign up for community and campaign updates while you are on my site. I also would like to hear from you, whether we speak every week or have not had the chance to meet yet, and encourage you to contact me with any questions and concerns you may have.
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Position Summary
The Senior Project Manager shall oversee total paving effort to ensure projects are safely constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. This includes interfacing with client representatives, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Review project features with the estimating department
• Work with the project engineer and superintendent to develop a C.P.M. project schedule with the appropriate attributes
• Submit preliminary paperwork such as submittals, introductory letters, subcontractor approvals, lump sum breakdowns of work items, affirmative action documents, etc., as required
• Develop a submittal log, a project organization chart, and a material storage plan
• Initiate project startup and closeout sheet and submit a copy to the paving department and set up and maintain project files
• Required to sign off on the budget prior to the start of paving
• Responsible for all aspects of cost management for the project
• Submit a quarterly cost revision with an explanation of any cost variance of 5% or more
• Submit change order logs to the regional office monthly
• Coordinate and direct all project activities with the project superintendent/general superintendent to ensure that all milestones are met and job continuity is maintained
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The commission landmarked this fine parking lot as a monument to Native Americans (some of whom might have preferred a casino on the site). Actually, it isn't so much the parking lot as what may lie beneath: ancient Indian shellmounds of the type buried throughout West Berkeley and Emeryville.
Some people asked how the commission could landmark something no one could actually see. The panel itself had no such reservations. One commissioner at the time even griped about how Berkeley's landmarks ordinance favors "above-ground historic structures."
While some shellmounds are filled with archaeological treasures like ancient tools, bones, and shells, workers excavating for the Spenger's parking lot didn't find much of anything. Some Cal archaeologists think the good stuff is actually a block west, though no one disputes that Native Americans once inhabited this part of town and threw out their trash here. Yet neither is it disputed that most of the artifacts were carted off a century ago by the white man to fertilize his gardens and pave his roads -- and, uh, parking lots.
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Four fraternities faced off as they slid through the slick and wet grass Monday afternoon during this year's Tugs Competition kick off. However, confusion flooded the area by Campus Pond due to a technical call that left the winners of the first round uncertain. Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Phi Kappa...


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Privacy versus Security
From The Research Team
Privacy and security are rapidly converging especially in the realm of compliance. A comprehensive program for information security management and planning must include privacy concerns and meet such confidentiality objectives. The two disciplines become "siloed" when information security is regarded as an IT issue and privacy as a legal issue. The truth is they are both a management data protection issue with board room level implications. Management must look at all forms of information and provide for its protection in accordance with privacy, Cyber Security, and include continuity of operations as these three components of business assurance have congruent requirements.
After a recent presentation on Cyber Security at a financial services conference, I was asked what the differences are between privacy and information security. I thought I would share my answer with you in hopes that it improves collective understanding.
Privacy is centered around customer and employee information most people would reasonably consider private and only for trusted disclosure. Such information includes, but is not limited to:
The primary protection focus is the confidentiality (prevention of unauthorized disclosure) of such information. The main threat is a breach of information in which an unauthorized party can access data. A breach could lead to identity theft resulting in company legal liability and loss of company confidence.
Information security focuses on the protection of data while stored, in transit, and during processing, and the related informational assets like servers and mobile devices. The objectives are information confidentiality, integrity and availability (C-I-A). Compromise of one or more of the objectives could result in a breach of information to unauthorized parties, inaccuracy in data elements and records, and destruction or denial of access to mission critical data.
European nation states are serious about privacy. Germany is one of the leaders in this area based on its history of violations towards citizens. Well known North American laws, like the Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), set the standard for data privacy in the western hemisphere. In the U.S., there are very few federal laws regarding privacy protection beyond HIPAA which puts pressure on the individual states. Thus, U.S. companies that operate across multiple states must always be aware of various state laws and implement controls commensurate with the most restrictive.
Unlike privacy, information security has very little by way of laws requiring protection. Don't misunderstand, there are numerous regulations regarding companies having a security program, but government statutes are lacking. Most U.S. congressional statutes in this realm have to do with cybercrime or refer back to data privacy. More recent laws in the U.S., like the Cyber Security Act of 2015, give companies legal rights to protect their data. Stay tuned as many more laws across the international landscape will quickly rise in the remaining years of this decade.
A trending industry approach is to focus on creating an organization standard through the lens of privacy and information security frameworks like ISO 29100 and ISO 27000. ISO 29100 is a privacy framework that can be adapted to any organization that stores, transmits, and processes PII; and ISO 27000 series is a set of mature security techniques that can be used by organizations to protect various types and states of data. Both address protection via the implementation of information technology controls and the two frameworks have a direct relationship (according to ISO).
For several years in the U.S., the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) has been the standard for information security within federal government agencies. RMF has a provision for privacy and all systems using this framework must conduct a privacy impact assessment. In May 2015, NIST drafted a Privacy Risk Management Framework (PRMF) for protecting and assessing federal systems processing personal information. As with ISO, there is a direct relationship between information security and privacy as it pertains to RMF and PRMF.
Most U.S. industries are highly regulated and new regulatory standards require safeguards for privacy and programs for Cyber Security. Most of these regulations make a direct reference to NIST guidelines and frameworks. For regulated organizations, NIST provides guidance via the Cyber Security Framework (CSF) which includes a smidge of privacy techniques. My prediction is that more privacy protection guidance will be incorporated over the coming years of this maturing framework.
Privacy and information security, although not the same, are closely related and critical for every business. Privacy should be regarded as an element of information security specifically providing for the confidentiality of PII, PHI, and PFI. The requirements for both are complex and evolving. Every business has a responsibility to understand their legal, civil, and social obligations for data protection. For small to medium sized businesses, the convergence of privacy and security is essential to an efficient and effective data protection program. For certain medium to large sized companies, it makes sense to separate, yet closely relate, the two functions as each can benefit from concentrated focus and management.


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The Early Years
The personal computer was introduced to E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University the year after I graduated. As a hopeful journalist, I learned my craft "old school," on an Olivetti Underwood typewriter. It wasn't until my first "real" job as a copywriter for The Dallas Morning News that I worked full time using a new gadget they called the "personal computer." It was the cinderblock-sized Macintosh, with 128 Kb of built-in memory and an 8 Mhz processor.
I eventually left The Morning News after five years of intense and often creative writing to join the interactive development team at Sprint, the telecommunications company, to construct the business unit's first Website. The Internet was new and largely unexplored and the site we eventually built would be laughable by today's standards. But I loved the work and there was no looking back.
I left Sprint and Dallas, TX for the cozier confines of Austin and a small yet powerful interactive agency called M2K. (Here's where these guys are today). eCommerce was the buzz word of the day and Internet start-ups the rage. It was a hectic and exciting time to be in the Web development business. We built a lot of creative and technically advanced portals for clients such as i2 Technologies (ERP), Site Stuff (online business procurement), Holiday Time (online Christmas store), and Dell Computers. Professionally, it was a blur. My role changed a few times, eventually landing on "Technical Director" (I never understood what that meant or fully what my role was). I was also young, naive, raw, and inexperienced. But I tried my damnedest to soak it all up.
The new millennium approached and along with it the opportunity of a lifetime. Fittingly, I received an offer that would usher in a new era in my career: the opportunity to build the Web and marketing team for a startup company, Wiredinn, which provided Internet access to the world's top hotels. As vice president of global e-business, I built a global, multi-lingual Web portal for hotels in Europe and Asia, as well as managed our company's brand identity, marketing, and public relations efforts. While it was an amazing experience, the company could not land the investors needed to keep the doors open, exacerbated by an event that ground the world to a halt: 9/11. The attacks had a devastating effect on the global economy. (One report states that the attacks cost the world economy $36 billion. Some airlines lost a third of their fleets. People simply stopped traveling. And investors stopped returning phone calls.) Nonetheless, being a part of Wiredinn was an amazing experience that taught me most of what I know today about global Web strategies and worldwide e-business development.
Post 9/11
My career after Wiredinn was both hit and miss: working for a nationally recognized interactive agency (VML), striking out on my own as a freelance copywriter, and managing all online and offline communications efforts for an Israeli-based videoconferencing company, I found myself landing a wonderful job as online programs manager at AMD, where I led Web-related activities for the company's 50×15 initiative, established in 2004 to help provide half the world with Internet access by the year 2015. (That mark was recently achieved, by the way.) My work in the three years at AMD was incredibly interesting, creative, challenging, and rewarding. When the 50×15 program was scaled back in late 2008, I joined GLOBALFOUNDRIES, the manufacturing arm that AMD divested, to build and launch the new venture's Intranet and external website. In less than 60 days, and without approved branding until the eleventh hour, we launched a CMS-driven, open-sourced, multi-lingual website that was extremely well-received by the press, analysts, investors, and external stakeholders.
After nearly two years working at GLOBALFOUNDRIES, the company announced a move to upstate New York. My boss asked if I would consider moving with the company, but I told him that my kids, and my heart, were in Austin. I re-joined AMD in August 2011 and struggled through the most difficult year-and-a-half of my career. I managed consumer Web strategy and content, which was, in and of itself, busy and somewhat rewarding. Projects included App development, social media contests, Websites, landing pages, and other forms of online communications. The issue I had was with the environment and a small clique of colleagues. It was a far cry from the exciting and collaborative environment I enjoyed during the 50×15 years. The company had seen many changes, most of them bad, and the culture was infected as a result. When AMD included me in the 10 percent of the workforce they laid off prior to the 2011 Christmas season, I was relieved.
Back to the Future
The timing of AMD's layoff would have been a lot more difficult had I not lined up a new job within two weeks of my last day there. In addition to a small severance from AMD that got me through the Christmas season, I was hired by Bulldog Solutions as a senior copywriter/team lead. The interview process was stressful and long, including a timed writing exercise where I created a small mock campaign for a Bulldog client. (I remember sitting in a back room of the Bulldog offices, praying for inspiration. To me, that test meant the difference between a relaxing Christmas break and a long, painful layoff. Most importantly, I knew I had to land the job for my kids. The pressure was on.) Thankfully, the muse was working that day. I passed the test and negotiated a start date at the first of the new year, which turned that ill-timed layoff into a much-needed holiday vacation. The best news? I was going to continue providing for my kids. And I was back to what I love most: writing. And write, I did! For two years and eight months, I worked diligently, providing B2B copy (emails, infographics, white papers, and other forms of content) for clients such as Sungard, DexOne, Freescale (now NXP), Zebra Technologies, Bazaarvoice, and others. I met some incredible people and created what was up to that point the best stuff in my portfolio. In my last year-and-a-half at Bulldog, I became great friends with my office mate, designer Chad Harlan. We created some really cool and effective campaigns, which happens when you're locked in a room together for eight hours a day executing for demanding bosses and clients. It's rare to find someone you riff with creatively like Chad and I did, but what I miss the most is the laughs. We were relentless in our pursuit of comedy and had what I consider the most fun I've ever had at work.
Why I left Bulldog was a combination of events and timing. An associate creative director position within Bulldog popped up that I was interested in. At the time I thought I was a pretty good candidate: I was intimate with the business, I knew our clients, and I had spent two-and-a-half years delivering blood, sweat, and tears on paper (e.g., five infographics on cloud computing). It seemed like a logical next step in my career. I felt slighted and ignored when the creative leadership at Bulldog never gave me the chance. I must admit that in hindsight, they were right. I was not a good fit for the role back then, but I still think they should've given me the chance to at least discuss it because to not do so gave me the clear signal that I was stuck in my current role without the prospect of progress. (My sister-in-law has a saying, "Bloom where you're planted." But it's impossible to continue blooming when the soil never gets watered). Also, Chad had experienced the same treatment and he was seriously thinking about leaving. And the thought of having to force the kind of relationship that Chad and I had with a new office mate was difficult to envision. At the same time, a former colleague at Bulldog had called me about a position at the Austin American-Statesman. He was leading a newly formed in-house agency that needed a creative writer to join the team. It would provide the chance for me to continue writing but to branch out into B2C writing and to once again be part of a small yet growing creative team (It felt very similar to my job at The Dallas Morning News, which was a very positive experience). All in all, it seemed time to move on. Despite it all, leaving Bulldog was a difficult decision. It was everything I needed at the time: A steady, well-paying job, plus the opportunity to work with some amazing creative minds. But I know this about me: I need to be continually challenged. So, I took the offer and joined the Statesman team on August 4, 2014.
I'm writing this on November 22, 2017. To say that my time here has been a whirlwind is the grandest understatement of my career. I started as a writer on the team with the title, "Manager of Visual Communications," then asked to co-lead the client solutions teams when the guy who hired me was let go, became Interim Director of the newly named "Statesman Studio" in-house agency when my co-leader left the company, and eventually earned a promotion to Director, Statesman Studio in December, 2015. Along the way, I helped build exceptional creative, video, and research teams. Since being promoted to Director, Studio has grown our client list from a single Agency of Record (AOR) account to six. Our revenue has more than doubled. We worked our way from being virtually unknown at Cox Media Group to a highly respected and sought-after team of creative colleagues, branching out from doing local work to projects in Atlanta, Ohio, and Florida. Our video team restructured to handle five- and even six-figure productions. We won a coveted Telly Award for video production in 2015, then five more Tellys in 2017. Our creative team continually out-performed for clients, earning more assignments, bigger projects, and most importantly, achieving outstanding results, with ROIs we had to explain we're not fabricated. In fact, we've so much success since the inception of Statesman Studio that in March 2017, we merged with our sister CMG agency, Ideabar, officially making the announcement in April and immediately doubling our agency size and skill set. The merger with Ideabar lead to the largest AOR in our history with Brookfield Residential. My team has been "in it to win it," collaborating with our colleagues in West Palm Beach, flying out to video shoots together, leading CMG-wide agency summits, and generally excited about our future as an agency backed by one of the best media companies in the world.
Building and managing an ad agency is a dream come true, and the experience of a lifetime. I've never been more involved in the creative process, and have learned everything I know about video, media, and research while in this position. I've had my hands in the development of our P&L, capital budgets, expense management and reporting, partner development, and the list goes on. Every day is a new lesson in management and strategy. I've never been more client-facing and have probably made 500 pitches about Studio. I'm more comfortable as a leader and public speaker and a salesperson. The days are long, and it's stressful, but also extremely rewarding.
In this business, you must be able to welcome change. For reasons far too complicated to explain here, my team learned that we were to remain with the Austin American-Statesman, which was put up for sale by Cox Media Group. As such, we were no longer part of Ideabar, which is "powered by Cox Media Group," which meant going back to Statesman Studio, being part of the Statesman's advertising team, and focusing on more local (and typically, smaller) accounts.
My team and I made the adjustment quickly and without too much angst. Our work continues to grow and our creative remains strong. One of the most important skills in the business of advertising is the ability to pivot.
Update. In 2018, Gatehouse purchased the Austin American-Statesman and other former Cox Media Group newspapers. It was a year of transition. For the most part, the transition went smoothly. I was a bit surprised, sitting here on December 23, 2019, that zero new clients arose from it. We had a lot of bites, a few hooks, but we were unable to land a new client. We did manage to produce two video projects for a sister agency out of Oklahoma City. However, potentially good news. A month ago Gatehouse merged with Gannett, forming one of the top media companies in the U.S., if not the largest. Already Gannett seems on top of things. Top brass was quick to visit Austin, and Studio pitched a few of them. I'm certain that Studio provides something unique for Gannett, and that we'll be around, even if our structure somewhat changes over time. I'm really looking forward to working in new markets and finally taking our little agency to another level.


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HIGH winds hit Merseyside for a second day.
Coastal and exposed areas were particularly affected, with large waves breaking on the front at New Brighton and increased tide levels on both sides of the River Mersey.
Water levels of around nine metres were recorded at high tide, though Liverpool Coastguard said it had received no reports of anyone getting in to difficulty.
Wind speeds of up to 40mph were logged at Crosby, with frequent gusts topping the 50mph mark.
Train services and flights from John Lennon airport were unaffected.
The Met Office issued a "yellow" wind warning for the region and urged people to take extra care.
But forecasters predicted a calmer outlook for today, with winds expected to reach up to 14mph.
That could prove to be a short-lived respite, with the Met Office expecting gusts to reach the mid-40s once more by Monday.


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